Chili Cook-Off and Game Night!
Dear Soundview Families,
This was a great week for our students. Yesterday, our third and fourth-graders went to Masjid Umar Al-Farooq Muslim Association of Northwest to continue their unit about cultural symbols and architecture. They learned about Islamic education and social services.You can learn about this association HERE.
Today, middle years students went to Page Ahead, an organization that partners with elementary schools, early learning centers, and social service agencies across the state to increase access to books and literacy for children and families. You can learn more about Page Ahead HERE.
Thursday was the second orchestra recital of the year, featuring the 7th Grade Band. The recital was an opportunity to share the band’s progress, as well as performances by the orchestra and advanced trio. You can see a video from this performance HERE.
Here are the January reminders and opportunities:
Our 2024-2025 admissions deadline is February 2nd. There is time to refer interested families to Director of Enrollment Victoria Nunes HERE.
Victoria is hosting tours for current families through February. Our school is small, but there is a big program and a lot of new opportunities at each grade level. Come learn more about your student(s) next class and get excited for 2024-2025. Space is limited. Schedule your tour HERE.
The clothing drive last Friday was a big success, we received an enormous amount of donations! Soundview and the Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) have partnered with Clothes for Kids for donations in the month of January. The next donation and collection day is Friday, January 26th. Do some early Spring cleaning! You can learn more about the Clothes for Kids mission HERE.
Saturday, January 27th is the SPGA Chili Cook Off And Game Night, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the Soundview Performing Arts Center. This event is for the entire family and all ages. Join SPGA for an evening of good food and fun games! The evening will begin with the chili cook off competition, mac-n-cheese competition, and of course, the kids’ cornbread competition. Sign up soon. Entries are limited this year! After you eat some goodies and vote for your favorites, we’ll play bingo from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. We’ll also have a variety of other games. We’re looking for volunteers to help at the event. RSVP and sign up by visiting HERE:
There are a few more spaces left in the after school clubs. Remember to take another look at this semester’s activity and join in! You can find registration HERE.
Around the world and in different communities, January is a month of recognition and awareness:
Sunday, January 21st is World Religion Day. This is a day dedicated to acknowledging and respecting the various religious traditions and beliefs practiced around the world. It encourages individuals to learn about different religions, engage in interfaith conversations, and work towards a more harmonious and inclusive society. You can learn more about this HERE.
Thursday, January 25th is the Mahayana New Year. The Mahayana New Year, also known as “Vesak,” is a traditional Buddhist holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. It is considered one of the most important events in the Buddhist calendar. You can learn more about this HERE.
Stay warm and dry everyone,
Chris
Chris Watson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
On January 19th, 1952, Professional Golfers Association (PGA) president Horton Smith announced that a seven-man committee “almost unanimously” voted to allow Black golfers to compete in PGA co-sponsored events. With the announcement, Smith hoped that Black golfers would participate in the next two major events, the Phoenix Open and Tucson Open. You can learn more about this HERE.
