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Dear Soundview Families,
We officially launched the Soundview Annual Campaign this week! Our goal is to raise $365,000, and we need the support of our entire community to make it happen. Every contribution—big or small—makes a positive impact on the lives of our students. We invite you to make a gift today by clicking HERE or pledge your support HERE.
Miss Molly shares what the campaign means to her class HERE.
Reach out to our Director of Advancement, Ryan Wasserman, to learn more HERE.
Last Friday, our fifth-grade class returned from NatureBridge. The students had an incredible time, learning and exploring in the great outdoors. You can relive these memorable moments below.
Today, we came together as a school to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event featured performances, singing, dancing, and tables with educational information. Students and teachers alike enjoyed the festivities! A special thanks to Ms. Alexandra and our volunteers Natalia Zarate, Nicholas Wood, Monica Herrera, Cecilia Bastidas and Doug Allyn for helping make the event possible. Be sure to check out the photos from this joyous celebration below.
Here are the October reminders and opportunities to look forward to:
School picture day is Tuesday, October 8th for all students. There will be time for retakes and sibling photos on Tuesday, November 5th. Soundview works with Lincoln and Lucy Photography, and you can preview their work HERE.
Conference sign-ups for in-person and virtual options will be available on Tuesday, October 8th via Toddle. The parent-teacher and student-led conferences will be on Thursday, October 31st and Friday, November 1st. There will be no school for students on these days. Childcare will be available for the time(s) of your in-person conference(s).
There is no school on Friday, October 11th for an all staff professional development day. Our faculty and staff will be working on our International Baccalaureate curriculum planning, building outdoor learning spaces, and more.
Our first ParentMap ParentEd Talk will take place on Tuesday, October 15th, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. We’re excited to host a live viewing for current Soundview parents 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:
The first talk will be with Jonathon Haidt who is a renowned social psychologist and author of The Anxious Generation. He will explore the key factors behind the rising rates of anxiety in kids and share practical steps parents and schools can take to reclaim childhood and protect our children’s mental well-being.
Soundview community members can register HERE.
The password for complimentary ticket access is SOUNDVSCH
If you can’t attend a live event, no problem. After the talk concludes, all registered attendees will be emailed a link to watch the recorded session at their convenience.
8th-grade students and their families are invited to an important high school application work session on October 17th from 4:00-5:00 pm in the Humanities room. Please bring your devices and be ready to work. Tasks may include application help, essay writing support, signing up for required tests, finalizing your list of schools to apply to, and more. Childcare is available for 8th graders and their siblings after school until the start of the work session. Please RSVP by Monday, October 14th by visiting HERE.
Soundview Spirit Week is October 21st through October 25th. Details and daily themes coming soon, in the meantime secure your Soundview gear now by visiting HERE!
Join in celebrating a successful Annual Campaign and mark your calendars for the Soundview Parent and Guardian Association’s upcoming event, BOOLING!, which is on Saturday, October 26th. BOOLING! combines bowling with costumes and features a fun-filled trunk-or-treat! It’s one of our favorite community gatherings, and we encourage all Soundview families, current and alum, to join in the festivities. RSVP HERE.
Around the world and in different communities, October is a month of recognition and awareness:
October 3rd was Latina Equal Pay Day. This day is the approximate day Latinas must work into the new year to make what White non-Hispanic men made at the end of the previous year. Latinas typically earn only 55 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men and must work nearly 23 months to earn what white men earn in 12 months. Learn more HERE.
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. It’s an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. The theme this year is “It's time to prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace". Learn more HERE.
Yom Kippur begins on October 11th at sundown, and ends at nightfall on October 12th. This is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It occurs annually on the 10th of Tishrei, corresponding to a date in late September or early October. For traditional Jewish people, it is observed with strict fasting and primarily centered on atonement and repentance. Learn more HERE.
October 11th is National Coming Out Day. This day is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating and supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ community as they share their authentic selves with the world. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of coming out, challenge stereotypes and prejudices, and promote acceptance and inclusion. Learn more about this HERE.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Soundview community. Your involvement and support makes everything we do possible!
Chris
Chris Watson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
On October 4th, 1927, sculpting began on the face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills National Forest of South Dakota. It would take another 12 years for the granite images of four of America’s most revered presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt—to be completed. You can learn more about this HERE.
