Greetings from Mt. Rainier! Soundview’s Outdoor School is in full swing!
Dear Soundview Family,
Greetings from Mt. Rainier! Soundview’s Outdoor School is in full swing here on Mt. Rainier. We have a longstanding relationship with Mt. Rainier Institute (MRI) and their partnership has made for a wonderful adventure for our sixth- through eighth-grade students! Learn more about MRI and their great work HERE. This has truly been a memorable bonding experience!
BOOLING IS BACK! This is one of our best community events and all Soundview families are encouraged to join in the fun. Booling is hosted by Soundview Parent/Guardian Association, and they are thrilled to bring back this annual Halloween bowling extravaganza! Join us at Spin Alley (1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline) on Saturday, October 29 from noon until 3:00 PM for bowling, costumes and trunk-or-treating with your Soundview community. Families must RSVP by Thursday, October 20, 2022 to attend Booling. Included for each person: bowling, shoe rental, pizza buffet, and fountain drinks. Please RSVP HERE.
If bowling isn't for you, please still feel free to join us just for Trunk-or-Treat. If you are interested in decorating your car and handing out treats for Trunk-or-Treat this year, please sign up HERE.
Other important dates:
Tuesday, October 11, 2022; individual student picture day; feel free to dress up.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022; student and sibling picture day (Lincoln and Lucy Photography; you can preview their work HERE)
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, starting at 9:10 AM; our first Community Coffee of the year!
Friday, October 14, 2022; no school or child care (faculty and staff will be working on our diversity, equity, and inclusion planning, as well as attending the Northwest International Baccalaureate annual conference and training)
Monday, October 24 through Friday, October 28, 2022; the first Soundview Spirit Week of the school year; wacky hat day, look-alike day, special color day–these are all examples of what your students can expect! major point–no special purchases allowed!
Saturday, October 29 from noon until 3:00 PM; BOOLING! and Trunk-or-Treat
Monday, October 31, 2022 and Tuesday, November 1, 2022; no school; These days are reserved for student-parent-teacher conferences. Details and sign-up information will be sent soon. There will be in-person and virtual options available.
We are off to a great start with the new school year. My very best to you and yours,
Chris
Chris Watson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
October 7 is America’s National Frappe Day! You can’t make this stuff up. Learn more HERE.