Jan 30, 2023 Weekly Bulletin
Hazel Wolf Weekly Bulletin
Upcoming Dates
- Feb 2 Multilingual Family Enrollment Night 6-8 p.m.
- Feb 3 Spirit Day – Favorite Stuffy Day (less than 1 foot high), and Buddy Day
- Feb 8 School Tour 5-6 p.m.
- Feb 9 School Tour 9:15-10:15 a.m.
- Feb 15 School Tour 9:15-10:15 a.m.
- Feb 16 All School Spelling Bee 1:45
- Feb 20-24 Mid Winter Break (No School)
- Mar 23 MS Music Concert
All School Announcements
New Student Registration and Reaching out to Multilingual Families – The time for new students to register to attend Hazel Wolf for the 2023-2024 school year is coming up soon! The window to submit a choice application for an Option School is February 1 through February 28. We want to reach out and give a special welcome to families who may be new to the country and who speak languages other than English. We need YOUR help. Do you have relatives, neighbors, or friends that speak a language other than English who are interested in enrolling at Hazel Wolf? If you do, contact Rachel Projansky raprojansky@seattleschools.org with any information you have and the ELL Enrollment Team will reach out to you soon.
Multilingual Family Enrollment Night is Thursday, February 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the Hazel Wolf Library. Multilingual families enrolling new students can come to get computer access, help from interpreters, and help completing forms.
The SPS Vaccine Exclusion Date is approaching on Feb 9, 2023. If you would like to get your student vaccinated for any of the following: varicella, MMR, Hep A, Hep B, Tdap/DTap, HPV, covid booster, Covid #1, Covid #2, flu for age 18 and younger, all SPS required vaccines or meningitis – you can do so at the following SPS sites in the next few weeks.
- We have a provider coming on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 9-11 a.m. Please see link below as you must register and consent for your student to be vaccinated. If you have questions about what your student has already received and still needs to in order to not be excluded, please let me know. kwyukevich@seattleschools.org.
- Here is the most up to date link to the Docere Center Vaccine Clinics being hosted at SPS sites over the next few weeks
Lost and Found: Lost & found items will be donated on Monday February 6th. There are a few ways to retrieve lost items before they are donated. Please stop by the office during or after school to find lost items. We will put all lost & found items in front of the school on Friday February 3rd & leave them out over the weekend. Anything left on Monday February 6 will be donated.
Last reminder: Check out the online 2022-23 Reflections online gallery
This includes all student entries that were submitted to the SCPTSA.
LEEP Refresher and Important Dates – What is LEEP?
LEEP is for current 5th grade and 8th grade students. Think of LEEP as a blend of summer camp and summer school. Through engaging and fun activities and classes, LEEP helps students build excitement around school and learning. Classes are interdisciplinary and intended to improve skills like organization, time management, and self-advocacy.
Summer 2023:
- We will be enrolling students in the 5th-to-6th grade cohort and in the 8th-to-9th grade cohort.
- LEEP is a four-week summer session. It will run from July 10-August 4, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- It remains completely free for families. Transportation within Seattle, all needed materials, and breakfast/lunch is provided at no cost.
Highlights of the program include:
- Prepare for middle or high school academics.
- Discover leadership abilities.
- Develop computer and multimedia skills.
- Enjoy outdoor education, sports, and other physical activities.
- 6th graders: learn to swim in single-gender classes, and go on an outdoor trip.
- 9th graders: get service learning hours, learn to row, and practice public speaking.
Who should apply for LEEP?
LEEP is specifically for students enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. Students are academically, ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse. We aim to enroll students who traditionally do not have access to similar summer programs, due to academic performance or family circumstances.
Information sessions
- Feb. 8, 6-7 p.m.: Information session on Zoom. RSVP for meeting
- Feb. 15, 6-7 p.m.: Information session on Zoom. RSVP for meeting
- March 4, 12-1 p.m.: Information session in person at Lakeside Upper School campus, 14050 1st Ave NE, Seattle. RSVP to leep@lakesideschool.org.
Important 2023 dates
- Feb. 1: LEEP 2023 application available online in Ravenna
- April 1: Application deadline
- May 1: Notification date
- July 10-August 4: LEEP 2023 program dates for admitted students (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; full attendance is required)
High School Tours for 8th Grade Students
There are still some tours coming up in February!
Ballard High School
Wednesday February 15 6-8 p.m.
Cleveland High School
Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Please RSVP for the Open House
The Center School
Feb 9: Open House at 6 p.m.
Virtual tour information
Middle College High School (MCHS) Open House
Middle College website
Middle College High School Open House Feb 2023
Middle College HS is a small, cohort-based community of students. The program starts with 9th and 10th graders taking courses at one of the sites located at North Seattle College and Seattle University. Rigorous courses in 9th and 10th grade prepare students to attend our full-time enhanced Running Start program in 11th and 12th grade.
- Thursday, Feb 2 at North Seattle College at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb 9 at Seattle University at 6 p.m.
Nathan Hale High School
Nathan Hale High School website
- Thursday, February 9, 2023: Future and prospective parents/guardians and students are invited to join us for the following informational evening:
- 6-7PM Information Tables and Tours in Commons (last tour leaves Commons at 6:40)
- 7-8PM Presentation and Questions in Performing Arts Center
Alan T. Sugiyama HS at South Lake
Alan T. Sugiyama HS is having its first Open House in a very long time on February 15 from 5:30-6:30! We are a very small school with a focus on the performing arts, internships, and credit acceleration. We are particularly a great fit for those who may not feel like they fit in or who may thrive with small class sizes.
Middle School Announcements
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Unit – Starting on Monday, January 30 through February 17, all 3rd-5th grade students will be participating in Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety. All students are welcome to bring their own bicycle helmets that fit them correctly in during their week in the unit. Helmets and surgical caps will be provided for students needing to borrow them. Bicycles will be provided by the Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle. This is a community partner of Seattle Public Schools PE Program. No bikes of their own can be used during this unit due to liability and knowing the maintenance records from CBC bikes. Here is your child’s schedule for this unit, which will be outdoors!
- Jan. 30-Feb. 3: Rich, Villanueva, Dolin
- Feb. 6-Feb. 10: York, Holland, Einstein
- Feb. 13-Feb. 17: Thomashow, Grandbois, Smith
For questions, please email Ms. Sullivan: rasullivan@seattleschools.org.
PTSA Sponsored Events
Hazel Wolf All School Spelling Bee – All interested students grade K-8 are invited to participate in the Hazel Wolf All-School Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 16, 2023, which will be held in the Cafetorium starting at 1:45pm. The winner of our bee will have the opportunity to represent Hazel Wolf at the Regional Spelling Bee of King and Snohomish County at Town Hall Seattle on March 26th, 2023. To participate, complete this registration form by Thursday, February 2, 2023. Start getting ready by reviewing the study list here: Scripps 2022-2023 School Spelling Bee Study List
Staff Appreciation Event Friday, 2/17: We’re sending our staff off to mid-winter break with a special hot breakfast on Friday morning, 2/17. We will need A LOT of help to make this a success and show our staff how much we appreciate them!
Details, opportunities to bring in warm foods, and volunteer sign-up
Thank you for helping make the return of this fun event a success!
Volunteer Opportunities
Help with school tours – Don’t know your way around Hazel Wolf, but want to help? No problem! Zoe and Kim will help support you on the tours. Please text Zoe at 206-445-8521 with any questions or comments. Dates are as follows:
- February 8: School Tour 5-6 pm (please arrive at 4:30/ 4:45pm)
- February 9: School Tour 9:15-10:15 am (please arrive at 8:45/9am)
- February 15: School Tour 9:15-10:15am (please arrive at 8:45/9am)
Help with The Weekend Backpack Program – We are looking for some reliable volunteers to help with filling backpacks each Thursday. The food is moved from the PTSA closet to the cafeteria and divided between 50 backpacks. With two volunteers, this takes about 30-45 minutes. Volunteers meet at 2pm each Thursday. If we can build a reliable pool, each person would only need to commit to one shift every couple of weeks. Please contact familysupport@hazelwolfk8.org if you would like to come in and help on Thursday afternoons!
Do you want to help with event planning and/or join the PTSA board? – We are still looking for a Secretary, Vice President, and Advocacy Chair. Help decide what we spend our budget on to make Hazel Wolf K-8 great! We would also love help in organizing a variety of social and staff appreciation events for the remainder of the year. If you want to help or have questions about getting involved email president@hazelwolfk8.org or text 206-335-2497.
Community Opportunities
Teen Tix – Teens are eligible to get $5-10 tickets for arts events! TeenTix exists to break down the barriers that prevent teens from accessing art in our community, such as ticket or admission cost, not knowing where to look for events, navigating transportation around the city, and feeling insecure around arts-going if there’s no one in their lives already championing the arts.