Spring Showcase, Declamations, Yearbook Contest and More!
Soundview students had an unforgettable experience this past week, sharing laughter and learning with our wonderful visitors from Ehime University in Japan. Scroll down to explore highlights from this special day on campus, including vibrant photos capturing the joy and connection!
Dear Soundview Community,
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week and are adjusting well to the time change. With spring just around the corner, there’s so much to look forward to, from special events to new opportunities for our students!
Soundview had the privilege of welcoming university students from Ehime University in Japan on Wednesday as part of the FIUTS Diversity and Education Program. This short-term visiting program provides undergraduate students from Ehime University, who are studying or interested in education, with the opportunity to explore different learning environments. During their visit, the students led interactive lessons on Japanese language and culture in PYP classes, joined our students for recess, and observed MYP classes to gain insight into an IB classroom experience. It was a morning filled with meaningful cultural exchange, hands-on learning, and new connections. You can view photos from this special event below.
We are also thrilled to share that we have surpassed last year’s registration numbers for the upcoming Spring Benefit! Thank you to everyone who has already registered, we can’t wait to support Soundview together at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Saturday, March 22nd. Registrants, please look for an arrival email next week, and get excited about the full list of items to bid for the evening by viewing them HERE.
Ms. Molly is hosting Soundview’s 12th Annual Yearbook Cover Contest! All students are invited to participate and showcase their creativity. You can find more details and submission guidelines HERE.
Here are the reminders and opportunities during the month of March:
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.
Our 8th ParentMap ParentEd Talk will take place on Thursday, March 20th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The topic is Harmony at Home, Successfully Navigating Parent-Child Differences with Pediatric Psychologists and parent coach Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart. 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.
Middle Years Program’s (MYP) Declamations is Thursday, March 27th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm in the Soundview Performing Arts Center. This is a fully student-produced live variety show performance with a long tradition. This is a must-see event for the entire school community!
Additional parking will be available across the street from Soundview at the Lynnwood Ice Center.
We will provide supervision for siblings of performers from dismissal to 4:25 pm with an RSVP, which is due by Wednesday, March 26th. Please pick up your student(s) between 4:15 pm when the doors open and 4:25 pm. Please RSVP for supervision HERE.
All other friends and family members eager to witness the brilliance of our students, we kindly request your presence beginning at 4:15 pm to ensure a prompt start at 4:30 pm.
All students who are not performers MUST be accompanied by an adult and arrive with the other audience members between 4:15 pm-4:25 pm.
There is no school for students on Thursday, April 3rd and Friday, April 4th for parent/teacher/student-led conferences. There will be drop-in care available for students during the time of your conferences. Conference sign-up were sent out on Tuesday, March 11th via Toddle.
Spring Break is April 7th through 11th. There is no school for students, and the Soundview offices will be closed. School resumes at the usual time on Monday, April 14th.
Around the world and in different communities, March is a month of recognition and awareness:
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, commemorated annually on March 21st by the United Nations, commemorates the day of a peaceful demonstration against apartheid in South Africa in 1960 where police opened fire and killed 69 people. Read more about this HERE.
Thank you for being such an engaged and supportive community, wishing you all a fantastic weekend!
Chris
Chris Watson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
On March 14th, 1889 Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, breaking barriers in the late 19th century. A member of the Omaha Tribe, she dedicated her life to improving healthcare for Indigenous communities, addressing issues like tuberculosis, sanitation, and lack of medical access on reservations. Her work was not only groundbreaking in medicine but also in advocacy, as she fought against government neglect and worked to bridge the gap between Western and Indigenous healing practices. In 1913, she founded a hospital in Walthill, Nebraska, one of the first privately funded hospitals for Native Americans. Her legacy continues to inspire as a symbol of resilience, education, and service to marginalized communities. Learn more HERE.
