Upcoming Curriculum Nights!
Miss Noelle engaging her Grade 1/2 Seals class with a story during the first week of school!
Dear Soundview Families,
Congratulations on a fantastic start to the school year! We hope that you and your students have quickly settled into a smooth and enjoyable routine after the first full week. Check out some photos from the first week of school below.
Our first assembly is next Friday, and our admin team will host it. For the rest of the school year, each class will run their own assembly. When it’s your child’s turn, we will send you an invite to attend. We also recognize students each month for being ethical, rigorous, and compassionate. When your child is being recognized, we’ll also let you know and invite you to join us.
Before and after-school programs are now available! Don't miss out—secure your spot now before they fill up by registering HERE.
Important Update: Please note that we've recently made some updates to our registration process. Please register for your preferred care or clubs as the first step. Following your initial registration, our Care and Clubs Coordinator, Christine Taylor, will reach out with the necessary forms for you to complete.
Exciting News: The Annual Campaign is Kicking Off in October!
This year’s Annual Campaign is launching earlier, starting in October. As many of you know, tuition alone doesn’t cover the full breadth of the Soundview experience. Essential elements such as our facilities, financial aid, outdoor education programs, field trips, classroom supplies and comprehensive student services rely on the philanthropic support of our community. Your involvement is crucial in maintaining the exceptional environment that makes Soundview unique. If you’re passionate about learning and supporting our vital initiatives, and eager to dive deeper into the culture of philanthropy within independent schools, we encourage you to connect with our Director of Advancement, Ryan Wasserman. Set up a meeting today to learn how you can make a lasting impact by contacting Ryan HERE.
Welcome new Soundview staff members
Stella Brier joins Soundview this year as our regular substitute for all grades and classes. Stella is a former Soundview art, design, and early childhood teacher. She has been teaching in various positions since 2008. Stella has a bachelor’s degree from Cornish College of the Arts and a master’s degree from Rhode Island School of Design, in addition to teaching certification in Washington and Rhode Island. Stella’s daughter Ellie is in the early childhood class.
Laura Simplicio joins our early years team next week as a new assistant teacher. She will also be our after-care teacher. Laura has a bachelor’s degree in global and public health from University of Washington. She has four years of experience as an assistant early childhood teacher, and she was a site director for Girls Rock Math.
Here are the September reminders and opportunities to look forward to:
Upcoming Curriculum Nights in September: Parents are invited to spend an informative hour with their child’s teacher, gaining insights into the curriculum, assessment methods, and class activities for the year. Parking will be available starting at 3:45 PM each night, and childcare will be provided for all students. Please mark your calendars for the following grade-level Curriculum Nights:
Third through Eighth Grade: Thursday, September 12th, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM on campus at Soundview.
Early Childhood through Second Grade: Thursday, September 19th, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
Our Soundview Parent and Guardian Association is hosting a back-to-school social at the Boathouse in Edmonds on Friday, September 13th, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Food and drink available for purchase. The Boathouse is kid-friendly. You can find more information HERE.
Around the world and in different communities, September is a month of recognition and awareness:
September 5th was the International Day of Charity. This day seeks to promote global solidarity, support for charitable causes, and an increase in social responsibility on a global scale. This day provides a special chance for individuals, organizations, and companies to take part in charitable events taking place all around the world, encouraging volunteering and philanthropic work that hopefully provides social bonding while creating resilient societies.. You can learn more about this HERE.
September 8th is International Literacy Day. This is a day to highlight the importance of literacy to development, education and poverty reduction. One of the targets is sustainable development, ensuring all young people achieve literacy and that adults who lack these skills are given the opportunity to acquire them. You can learn more about this HERE.
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). This day was established in 2003 in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is a significant advocacy and communication based event aimed at reaching national organisations, governments and the general public, giving a singular message that suicide can be prevented. It serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps we all must take in looking out for loved ones, the people in our community, and those who have been impacted by this leading cause of death. You can learn more about this HERE.
September 11th is Patriot Day. It was established to honor the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks and to recognize the bravery of first responders who risked and gave their lives that day. The U.S. Congress designated September 11th as Patriot Day in December 2001, just months after the attacks. You can learn more about this HERE.
Enjoy the weekend,
Chris
Chris Waterson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
On September 6th, 1870, 70-year-old Louisa Ann Swain, a grandmother with white hair peeking out from beneath her bonnet, stepped up to the ballot box in Laramie, Wyoming and cast her vote in the general election. In doing so, she became the first woman to legally cast a ballot in a general election since 1807, the year New Jersey took away a woman’s right to vote. Although women weren’t extended the right to vote in the US until 1920, the governor of Wyoming, John A. Campbell, had signed a bill that gave women the right to vote on December 13, 1869. This meant that women could vote in local and state elections, but not country-wide elections. You can learn more about this HERE.
