Project Night, Annual Campaign, Human Rights Rally and More!
Congratulations to Mr. MacCully and the fifth-grade class for organizing an impactful and inspiring Human Rights rally this past Tuesday, showcasing their dedication, preparation, and passion for justice!
Dear Soundview Families,
Our Annual Campaign is off to a great start. There is still work to do to meet our goal. Alumni parents and trustees Alison and Doug Suttles have stepped up with a December giving challenge. When Soundview reaches $20,000 before December 31st, the Suttles will match the amount raised!
Make your gift today HERE.
Pledge your support HERE.
Learn how you can maximize your gift and give in various ways by visiting HERE.
You can give throughout the school year with a number of options to customize your gifts. The Annul Campaign directly funds programs that provide your student(s) with the ethical, rigorous, and compassionate education that defines Soundview. This school year, our goal is to raise $365,000. Every gift matters and contributes to the success of your student(s).
This morning, our sixth-grade class led the December all-school assembly featuring the December trait-of-the-month “balanced.” We also heard a new poem from students, jokes and a skit from sixth-graders, and a song from Mr. Fred. You can learn more about our IB learner profile HERE, and see photos from the assembly below.
Project Night last evening was a resounding success, and we hope you and your student(s) had a wonderful time exploring the school and discussing student work and creativity. Thank you for celebrating our students' hard work and achievements! Be sure to check out photos from Project Night below.
On Tuesday, our third through fifth-grade students hosted Soundview’s first annual Human Rights Rally. Students delivered powerful and thought-provoking speeches, poems, and songs on the importance of human rights. They proudly displayed their impactful posters throughout the school and invited the community to stand with them at the front entrance in a show of unity and support.
Check out photos from this memorable event below.
Read the My Edmonds News article about the event HERE.
Before and After School Care and Clubs
Registration for Soundview’s Winter Care & Clubs are officially open! These engaging and enriching programs offer wonderful opportunities for your student(s) to learn, grow, and have fun during the winter season. Don’t miss out on these fantastic programs, spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! Here are a few helpful details:
You can register your student(s) HERE.
Once your registration and payment are complete, our Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, Christine Taylor, will personally reach out to provide the final forms needed to finalize your enrollment.
There are still spots available for the Ski and Snowboard Bus this season to the Issaquah Ski and Snowboard School! Please note that the pick-up location has moved to Kirkland this year. Reserve your spot today by visiting HERE!
Admissions Update
We continue to receive a healthy amount of responses and inquiries from families wishing to join Soundview. Admissions builds a healthy and thriving school community, and referrals from current families are most valuable. For more information or questions, please contact Victoria HERE. Key admissions deadlines to keep in mind:
Financial aid for current families: Due December 16th.
All other applications: Due January 31st, 2025.
Please note upcoming non-school days for students on:
Friday, December 20th for faculty/staff work day.
Monday, December 23rd through January 3rd. Both the school and offices will be closed.
Monday, January 6th for faculty/staff work day. (School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 7th, following the regular schedule).
Monday, January 20th in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday, January 21st for faculty/staff work day and report card writing.
Here are the December and January reminders and opportunities:
Our next Community Coffee is on Wednesday, December 18th, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center, with parking available at 3:45 pm. This casual event allows parents to engage in open conversations and get to know Assistant Head of School and incoming Interim Head of School Chrissy Sinclair. Upcoming dates are on the Community Calendar which you can find HERE. Should you require childcare to attend this event, please sign up HERE.
We are excited to share a special opportunity for our middle school students to represent our school at the upcoming NWAIS Student Diversity Leadership Retreat on March 17th, taking place at Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, WA. This event is designed to foster leadership, collaboration, and personal growth while connecting students with peers from other schools. Middle school students from independent schools within the Puget Sound area are invited to come together, connect, and build relationships and skills around communication and inclusiveness during an overnight retreat. Further communication about this overnight retreat will be emailed in the coming weeks. Interested students should complete the online application form HERE.
Join the Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) for their next meeting on Wednesday, January 8th, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center for our next meeting. More details to follow, and if you require childcare please sign up for HERE.
Our 5th ParentMap ParentEd Talk will take place on Thursday, January 16th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The topic is Navigating Neurodiversity, Strength Based Support for Kids with ADHD with Pediatric psychiatrist and best selling author Dr. Ned Hallowell. The live viewing for current Soundview parents will be in the Soundview library, with an optional discussion until 1:30 pm. Space will be limited. If you're unable to join us in person, you can register to watch the live stream. Here are a few helpful details:
Soundview community members can register HERE.
The password for complimentary ticket access is SOUNDVSCH
After the talk concludes, all registered attendees will be emailed a link to watch the recorded session at their convenience.
SPGA’s next big event is the Soundview Game Night and Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, January 25th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please note the time change originally listed on the school year calendar. The event is on the Soundview campus with a variety of games for all age levels. The cook-off will have categories for chili, mac and cheese, kids’ cornbread, as well as opportunities to bring desserts and sides! Look for all the details in upcoming Friday emails.
The Soundview State of the School meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 22nd, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center. During the meeting, Soundview’s Board of Trustees will discuss their governance role, the head of school transition (including get-to-know incoming Interim Head of School Chrissy Sinclair), Soundview’s upcoming accreditation, and long-range financial planning, tuition, and strategic priorities. This is a can’t miss for Soundview families!
Soundview School invites all fifth-grade students and their families to a special Middle School Preview on Thursday, January 23rd from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Humanities Room. This informative event offers students and parents a firsthand look at the exciting opportunities, unique programs, and supportive community that define our middle school experience. Attendees will have the chance to meet teachers, explore the curriculum, and ask questions about the transition to middle school. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing how Soundview continues to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
Our January Community Coffee is on Wednesday, January 29th, 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.
During January the SPGA will be hosting a clothing drive to support our local partner Clothes for Kids. Their mission is to empower students for success, one wardrobe at a time. They are especially in need of winter items like hats, gloves, and coats. Collection will happen in January during drop-off and pick-up so you don’t even have to get out of your car to participate in this wonderful event. The clothing drive will also be linked with the donation of the unclaimed lost and found items at the school. This might be a good time to start saving gently used clothing! More details to come…
Only one more week until winter break!
Chris
Chris Watson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
In Atlanta on December 13, 1992, Manon Rheaume became the first woman to play in a regular-season professional hockey game. In the Atlanta Knights' 4-1 loss to Salt Lake City, Rheaume entered at the start of the second period with the score tied at 1 in the International Hockey League contest. In nearly six minutes, Rheaume stops four shots and allows one goal before she is replaced by the Knights' starter. You can read more about this HERE.
