Upcoming Dates:

• 4/8-4/12             Spring Break
• 4/25                    ADHD Parent Group Meeting with Guest Speaker, 6:00pm
• 4/27                    Hazel Wolf Mariners Night, 6:00pm
• 5/5                      Hazel Wolf Sounders Game, 3:30pm
• 5/9                      Multicultural Night
• 5/15                    Last Day to order HW K-8 Yearbook
• 5/25                    Hazel Wolf Storm Game, 6:00pm
• 5/27                    No school (Memorial Day)
• 5/30                    PTSA General Session, 6:30pm
• 6/10-6/14            Book Fair
• 6/13                    E-Stem Celebration
• 6/17                    E-Stem Career Day
• 6/18                    Field Day
• 6/18, 20-21         Book Bonanza
• 6/19                    No school (Juneteenth)
• 6/21                    Last Day of School

All School Announcements

Message from Dr. Breuder:

I know this past week brought about many emotions, as I sent out a number of safety messages to the community.  I know there are many people who want more detailed information, but there are FERPA laws around confidentiality that do not allow me to share more than what I have already shared.   I have a number of reasons for sending out this information to families, which includes (but is not limited to) keeping you updated on what is happening at the school, provide you some context if your child comes home talking about seeing first responders at school, and also to let you know that the school takes safety very seriously.  We know these messages are scary to receive (sending them is one of the least favorite parts of my job), but I believe in transparency and in communication about the happenings at Hazel Wolf.  Even if you don’t talk about these events with your child, please know I will continue to keep you updated with any safety concerns that arise in our school. 

On a much more positive note, we were thrilled for our 5^th-graders to go to Nature Bridge last week, and for our 8^th-graders to head to Nature Bridge this week.  We hope the weather holds out for the 8^th-graders! 😊

The Hazel Wolf Staff has done a lot of work with the SPS Racial Equity Analysis Tool as we look at our practice in the classrooms and in our community.  As we analyze some of our systems, protocols, community events, and many other things at Hazel Wolf, we are going to ask for input from our families, as your input is critical!  Stay tuned for that survey link!

I am also including the link to an article, Parents and Caregivers for Inclusive Education.  This was shared with me last year from another school, and I found it to be helpful as we are all working together to provide equitable and inclusive opportunities for our students at Hazel Wolf. 

https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/fall-2023/parents-and-caregivers-for-inclusive-education

Volunteer Orientation: I apologize for all the last-minute changes, but I am holding a Volunteer Orientation this Tuesday, April 2^nd, at 5:00pm on Teams.  HWK8 Volunteer Orientation

Outdoor Education Survey: The ESTEM committee is trying to get community feedback about outdoor camp experiences at Hazel Wolf.  Please fill out the following survey to provide your input.   

https://forms.office.com/r/R5DAUN27e9

Lost and Found: A Lost & Found PURGE will be happening the week before Spring Break. All items will be placed on the front benches from Wednesday April 3rd through Friday April 5th. Items not claimed by Saturday, April 6th will be donated to KidVantage.

Order your 2023-24 Hazel Wolf K-8 Yearbook: Students who order a yearbook by May 15 will receive their yearbook at school with their classmates. Order your 52-page full color book of special memories now through May 15 here:  https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/hazelwolfk8

WANT TO GO TO SUMMER CAMP?

Apply for a Summer Enrichment Scholarship to help you get there!

• Maximum scholarship awarded will be $500
• All camps/programs will be considered, with the exception of those with a religious affiliation
• Must currently be in grades 4 to 11 in a Seattle school to apply
• Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2024
• Contact scholarships@alseattle.org with any questions

You can find an application on our website at: www.seattle.assistanceleague.org

(Look under Programs tab and click on “Applications available now” or apply directly here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQftxg8pqez4RHKFVdJEev9zj4G8GGmsRBEcnyjpL4YPwJMA/viewform

Middle School:

8^th-grade Promotion: We have received a number of messages asking if 8^th-grade promotion has been canceled.  Not at all! The middle school team is working with students on the end-of-year activities for our 8^th-graders, but nothing has been canceled.  The date we have set aside for 8^th-grade promotion is Thursday, June 20^th, but we are still working on the details for the other events in June.  We strongly believe providing equitable and inclusive opportunities for all of our students to feel celebrated.  We will keep you updated, but please know that nothing has been canceled.  We will celebrate our 8^th-graders at the end of the year!

PTSA Announcements and Events

ADHD Parent Group Meeting with Guest Speaker Bethany Febus:  Hazel Wolf’s ADHD Parent Group would like to invite the community to its first educational program on April 25th at 6pm. Our meeting will feature guest speaker  Bethany Febus, ACCG, PCC, PCAC, professional certified life coach (accredited by the ICF and PAAC) who specializes in ADHD and executive function. Febus will give us an overview of ADHD, describe its impacts at home and school, and offer some helpful tips and strategies to make life smoother for anyone who teaches or cares for a child with ADHD. Febus has ADHD herself, so she understands the topic on a very personal level. Would she trade out her ADHD brain for another? She says she wouldn’t: “I am grateful for my curious, determined, passionate, playful, open mind.” Even if your child doesn’t have ADHD, you probably know someone who does. All are welcome to come, enjoy refreshments, and learn a little bit more about ADHD. If you are interested in more information, please email luschyler@gmail.com

Hazel Wolf Family Mariners Night at T-Mobile Park is Saturday April 27th at 6pm.  We have 300 tickets reserved in the 300 level & 200 tickets reserved in the 100 level.  Tickets are $12 or $20 depending on which section you pick, and both tickets include $2 for the PTSA. Please email sabra warren with questions at sabrahallphoto@gmail.com 

We heard the old link wasn’t working for some families. Here is a new link to purchase tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/04272024-mariners-vs-arizona-diamondbacks-6wgmnrv-d373abb?fevoUri=04272024-mariners-vs-arizona-diamondbacks-6wgmnrv-d373abb%2F

Hazel Wolf Sounders Night: We have 350 discounted tickets to the Sounders match on Saturday May 5th at 3:30pm with a special performance by the Hazel Wolf Show Choir.  We expect tickets to sell out fast.  Contact Sabra Warren with questions. sabrahallphoto@gmail.com 

Link to purchase tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/PP-HW

Seattle Storm Game and Hazel Wolf Show Choir Performance:  We have discounted tickets to the Storm game on May 25th.  Tickets include a $2 donation to Hazel Wolf.  Contact Sabra Warren with questions sabrahallphoto@gmail.com

Link to purchase tickets: http://stormgrouptix.com/hazelwolf

Volunteer Opportunities

Lunch volunteers: Thank you to all the parents who are helping serve lunches!  You can continue to sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E49ACAA22AAFF2-47072318-lunch