Trait of the Month: Principled
Dear Soundview Families,
Big thanks to our fifth-grade students for running today’s assembly! They highlighted the January International Baccalaureate (IB) trait of the month “principled.” Familiarize yourself with the IB traits HERE. You can see photos from this event below.
Our students talked about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his embodiment of the trait principled. Soundview students in all grades were recognized for their actions and demonstrations of Soundview’s values. You can learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. by visiting HERE.
This was also a fun week of field trips for our students. Yesterday, our third and fourth-graders went to Trinity Lutheran Church to continue their learning unit about cultural symbols and architecture. You can learn about this church by visiting HERE. Next week, they visit a local mosque and synagogue.
Today, our middle school students went on a field trip to Page Ahead where they partnered with elementary schools, early learning centers, and social service agencies across the state to increase access to books and reading for children and families. You can learn more about Page Ahead HERE.
Enjoy the long weekend:
Soundview school and offices are closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There is no school for students on Tuesday, January 16th as faculty and staff will be completing first semester report cards.
School resumes at the usual time on Wednesday, January 17th.
Here are some reminders and opportunities during the month of January:
Our second semester Before and After Care and Clubs are in full swing! Dungeons and Dragons, for example, has nearly 25 students. Five student Dungeon Masters are leading five different interactive tables! Many clubs are almost full! Register your student(s) before they fill up by visiting HERE. Summer Camp registration will be open at the end of the month.
The next Orchestra recital, featuring the 7th Grade Band, is coming up on Thursday, January 18th from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM in the Performing Arts Center. The recital is an opportunity to share the band’s progress, as well as performances by the orchestra and advanced trio. Should you have any questions regarding this event please reach out to Mrs. Higgins HERE.
Saturday, January 27th is the SPGA CHILI COOK OFF AND GAME NIGHT, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, in the Soundview Performing Arts Center. This event is for the entire family and all ages. Join us for an evening of good food and fun games! The evening will begin with the chili cook off competition, mac and 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:
Our 2024-2025 admissions deadline is February 2nd. Get in touch with Director of Enrollment Management Victoria Nunes if you know a family who would benefit from a Soundview education by visiting HERE. Please share our special school.
We are also 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.
Soundview and the Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) have partnered with Clothes for Kids for donations in the month of January. The first donation and collection day happened today, January 12th. The next donation and collection day is Friday, January 26th. You can learn more about the Clothes for Kids mission by visiting HERE.
Around the world and in different communities, January is a month of recognition and awareness:
Korean American Day on January 13th commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903. The day also honors the Korean American's immense contributions to every aspect of society. You can learn more about this HERE.
MLK Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated every year on the third Monday of January to honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It's a day that celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later on January 20, 1986. You can learn more about this HERE.
The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched in 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. You can learn more about this HERE.
Enjoy the long weekend,
Chris
Chris Watson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
On January 12th, 1908, scientist Lee de Forest made the first long-distance radio message broadcast from the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the White House. It was heard by an audience of 50, and you can learn more about the history of the tower by visiting HERE.
