Family Bulletin 10-06-24

Posted on: October 6, 2024

Hazel Wolf K-8 Weekly Family Bulletin

October 6, 2024

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, Oct. 9 Curriculum Night (Elementary) –online on Teams
Thursday, Oct. 10th, 4-6pm, ADHD Parent Support Group Meeting (Library)
Wednesday, Oct. 16 Picture Day (Elementary, K-5)
Thursday, Oct. 17 Picture Day (Middle School)
Thursday, Oct. 24th 6:30-8pm, PTSA General Session meeting (Cafetorium, childcare provided for

HW students)

Sunday, Oct. 27th 12 noon-3pm, Harvest Festival (Cafetorium)
Friday, Nov. 15th (6-8pm), Movie Night (Cafetorium)
Tuesday, Nov. 19 Picture re-takes & 8th-grade Picture Day

All School Announcements

Message from Dr. Breuder:

Staffing adjustments: October 1st is a day in Seattle Public Schools that looks at the important “October 1st count,” which is the attendance count of students that determines staffing for the remainder of the school year. The current staffing was determined last spring and was based on the projected enrollment of the school. If the October 1st count is well over or well under the projected enrollment number in the spring, then staffing adjustments (additions or reductions) can occur. Last spring, the projected enrollment number for Hazel Wolf was 734. The October 1st count at Hazel Wolf was 672, which is considerably less than the projected enrollment. Due to this decrease in enrollment and attendance, we are looking at staffing reductions at Hazel Wolf, which means we will have staff that are displaced from our school. We do not yet know where those reductions will occur, as there is a displacement process that we are going through, but we will announce these changes as soon as they are finalized. We know that this is a disruption in programming and we know there are impacts to the school. We are doing our best to minimize those disruptions and impacts. Thank you for your patience as we work through this process with the Hazel Wolf staff.

K-5 Curriculum Night is Wednesday, October 9th:

Curriculum Night is online, as to provide access for families to attend from home. Here are the Teams links for each session. We will send the links to K-5 families again before Wednesday.

Agenda:

5:40-5:55 Meet the Administrators
Presentation #1: 6-6:30
Presentation #2: 6:35-7:00

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits at Hazel Wolf K-8 on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17

Families can preorder photos 2024-25 Hazel Wolf K-8 Picture Days 10/16, 10/17 (a separate order is required for each student, including siblings)

Print preorders will be shipped to the school in approximately three weeks after picture day.
Digital preorders will be sent via email from Yuen Lui Studio via no-reply@imagequix.com in approximately two-three weeks after the picture day (use “no-reply@imagequix.com” to search your inbox/spam folders).

LGBTQ+ Families Dinner (This info will also be put in the Family Bulletin)

The Health Education Office will be hosting the 25th Annual Seattle Public Schools LGBTQ+ Families Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Meany Middle School.

This event brings together LGBTQ+ parents/guardians and parents of LGBTQ+ or gender-expansive students in SPS. We offer a communal dinner, a resource fair, time for community and connection, family-friendly entertainment, and fun activities for kids.

Interested families should RSVP for LGBTQ+Family Dinner. Families can also join our Rainbow Families Mailing List for future updates.

For questions, contact Sam Cristol, LGBTQ+ Program Coordinator at secristol@seattleschools.org.

Middle School News:

Middle School Athletics

Grade checks need to be returned to the office by Wednesday of each week. If students do not turn in their grade check, they cannot play in the game on Saturday. If a student has concerns about their grade check, they can contact Jason Winston or Traci McCallick.

There is a $15.00 athletic fee per person per sport.
Please pay by cash or check to the front office or via school link:
Girls Soccer pay link
Ultimate Frisbee Fall pay link

PTSA Announcements and Events

Volunteer Needs: Our first ever Harvest Festival community event (Oct. 27th) is coming up fast, and we need your help to make it happen! Sign up to Volunteer at Harvest Festival. We’re also still looking for Parent Reps, particularly for middle school grades. Sign up to be a Parent Rep.

ADHD Parent Support Group, Oct. 10th, 4-6pm, Library: This group exists to provide parents with education, resources, and support to help children with ADHD grow and thrive at school and in life. We hope to see you at this first meeting of the school year!
Information & Questions: Please contact Leslie Schuyler at luschuyler@gmail.com.

PTSA General Session, Oct. 24th, 6:30-8pm, Cafetorium: We hope you’ll join us for our general session meeting, featuring updates from Principal Breuder and PTSA board members. Childcare will be provided for Hazel Wolf students.

Harvest Festival, Oct. 27th, 12 noon-3pm, Cafetorium: Celebrate the season with tricks, treats, games, face painting and spooky surprises! There will be refreshments and food available for purchase. Costumes encouraged!

3rd Annual Winter Gear & Ski Swap, Nov. 2nd, 11am-4pm, Cafetorium: Consign your winter layers that no longer fit your family and get outfitted for the cold season ahead! More details to come.

Stay Informed about PTSA Activities: If you use social media, make sure you’re following our new Instagram account (100 followers so far – yay!) and Facebook page. The PTSA website is another great place to bookmark, and includes a Google calendar of PTSA upcoming events.

Join the PTSA: Everyone is encouraged to join the PTSA as advocates for children. Membership does not commit you to attending meetings or volunteering. Join the PTSA.

Seattle Public Schools Vaccine Clinics: Getting vaccines is optimal for getting through cold-weather seasons. This fall, SPS is offering clinics to all SPS staff, families, and students—regardless of their enrolled school. Dates, locations, and registration information is available on the SPS vaccine clinic webpage.

Family Bulletin 10.6.24