Welcome Back! Refreshed, Recharged, and Ready for More!
Time is running out! There’s only one week left to register for the Soundview Spring Benefit, our biggest event of the year. Secure your spot today and be part of an unforgettable evening celebrating our community and supporting our students!
Dear Soundview Community,
Welcome back from mid-winter break! Whether you traveled somewhere exciting or enjoyed fun activities locally, I hope everyone feels refreshed, rejuvenated, and well-rested. It’s been wonderful having everyone back on campus this week! Our week ended with an afternoon orchestra concert with our 5th and 6th band, you can see photos from this performance below.
The March 6th deadline is quickly approaching to register for the Soundview Spring Benefit on March 22nd at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. WE NEED YOU THERE! Our Spring Benefit is more than just a celebration. It’s a chance to directly impact the lives of our students and ensure that Soundview remains the exceptional community we all cherish. This year’s theme, “Building Dreams, Creating Futures,” captures our collective dedication to sustaining the Soundview experience today and shaping an even brighter tomorrow. We are Soundview. This event simply cannot succeed without the presence of our community. Please join us in keeping Soundview ethical, rigorous and compassionate.
Register now HERE. Ryan Wasserman
Registration Receipt: If you did not receive a receipt after completing the benefit form and submitting payment, please contact Ryan Wasserman to confirm that your registration has been successfully processed and received.
Reminder: After filling out the Spring Benefit registration form, please complete your checkout by clicking on “Cart” at the top of the website.
Secure childcare for the evening HERE.
If you are unable to attend but wish to contribute, click HERE.
Another shout-out to parents Hanna and Jeong Seo. Their dental practice, Spring Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, is our fourth Soundview Spring Benefit sponsor! Being able to partner with our incredible families and help create a meaningful and memorable event is truly impactful. There’s still time to sponsor this special evening. You can learn more HERE, or reach out directly to Director of Advancement Ryan Wasserman HERE.
On Tuesday we held our 7th ParentEd Talk, The Lost Art of Civility, Raising Respectful Kids with Robert B. Brooks and Sam Goldsteirn, co-authors of “Tenacity in Children” and “The Power of Resilience.” If you missed the live viewing, you can watch the recorded session with the information below:
Watch the recorded talk HERE.
Password: ed*talks*replay
Here are the reminders and opportunities during the month of March:
Join the Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) for their next meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center for our next meeting. If you require childcare, please sign up for HERE.
On March 10th, we invite families to play a vital role in our Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) Accreditation process. You are invited to a mission review and self-study kick-off event. Please join members of our board and staff from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Performing Arts Center as we engage in this meaningful work together. Due to space limitations, we can accommodate approximately 10 parent participants. Please secure your spot HERE.
There will be no school for students on Monday, March 10th for a teacher in-service day. Please note that no childcare or extracurricular clubs will be available on this day.
Our March Community Coffee is on Wednesday, March 12th, from 9:10 am to 10:10 am in the Performing Arts Center. Upcoming dates are on the Community Calendar which you can find HERE.
Join us for the Early Childhood through Fourth Grade Spring Showcase on Thursday, March 20th, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Explore classrooms and hallways throughout our campus as our youngest students proudly guide their parents and guardians through their spring projects and classwork. This self-guided event offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their learning and creativity.
To begin your exploration, please enter through the Performing Arts Center. Students will be supervised from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Upon arrival, head directly to your child’s classroom to start the experience. Older siblings are welcome to remain at school until the showcase begins.
Around the world and in different communities, March is a month of recognition and awareness:
Ethnic Equality Month is celebrated in February every year. It is a period to recognize the similarities all people have, yet acknowledge, appreciate and respect the differences in all of us. So no matter what race you are, or what ethnicity you belong to, everyone is equal and deserves equal rights and equal opportunities. Ethnic Equality Month is a good time to reflect and challenge ourselves, as a group and individually. Learn more about this HERE.
March is Women’s History Month, which highlights contributions that women have made in history and in society. It is celebrated every March to correspond with International Women’s Day on March 8th. The first Women’s History Month was celebrated in 1987, and you can read more about this HERE.
Gender Equality Month is celebrated every year in March. The whole month is dedicated to celebrating the social, political, cultural, and academic achievements of women in the world. March is also important to raise awareness against gender bias in society. Read more about this HERE.
Saturday, March 1st, is Zero Discrimination Day. Zero Discrimination Day calls for the elimination of all discrimination. Its goal is to promote both inclusivity and equality across the world. First initiated by the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS to address the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with HIV/AIDS, this day encourages all people to take a stand against discrimination. Learn more about this day HERE.
Welcome back everyone!
Chris
Chris Watson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
On February 28th, 1953, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick made a groundbreaking discovery—the double-helix structure of DNA. Building on the work of Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, Watson and Crick identified DNA’s twisted-ladder shape, revealing how genetic information is stored and replicated. Their discovery revolutionized the field of genetics, paving the way for advances in molecular biology, medicine, and biotechnology. This pivotal moment in scientific history laid the foundation for our modern understanding of heredity and genetic coding. Learn more about this HERE.
