Campus Highlights: Soundview is Buzzing with Activity!
Soundview’s Spirit Week is just around the corner! For those who want to join in, it promises to be a joyful week full of fun activities, themed outfits, and school spirit all across campus!
Dear Soundview Families,
It’s been another enriching week on campus, filled with meaningful activities and moments of growth for both students and staff. Yesterday, we enjoyed the Spring Bands & Orchestra concert. The concert was a true celebration of their hard work and passion, with several inspiring duets and courageous solo performances. Congratulations to the students and Mrs. Higgins for putting on a wonderful concert for all of us to see.
Meanwhile, our early childhood class welcomed members of the Lynnwood Police department for a presentation that centered about safety and community. Our kindergarteners partnered read Maddi’s Fridge with a Soundview alumni volunteer. They learned about food insecurity and the importance of compassion. As their community action, the group assembled bags of food to be delivered to shelters for children in need.
Today our 5th-grade students Celebrated Earth Month in North City Park! They participated in an environmental work party to help push the boundaries of a few of their sites. The students worked in restoring sections of the park by removing invasive species and planting native plants. This experience also equips them with valuable skills they can bring back to our Soundview forest. Discover more about the work party at North City Park HERE.
Take a look at all of the memorable moments from this week’s events below.
Our 5th–8th grade students delivered an outstanding performance last night—be sure to check out the photos capturing the magic of the event below!
Yesterday, our Kindergarten class had a meaningful learning experience with a Soundview alum as they supported her service project. The students explored what it means to experience hunger and discovered ways to help those in need. Don’t miss the heartwarming photos below of them packaging food bags for children in our community.
Our Early Childhood students enjoyed an engaging visit from local law enforcement, where they learned valuable lessons about safety. Don’t miss the photos capturing their excitement and curiosity below!"
Admissions
Soundview is enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year. Our dedicated and amazing Director of Enrollment, Victoria Nunes, has been conducting multiple tours each week for families interested in Soundview. If you know someone who is interested in a Soundview education please have them contact Victoria by clicking HERE.
Accreditation
We still need your help with the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) accreditation process! We’re asking all families to take a few moments to complete our Soundview Parent Survey, available HERE. This survey is designed to provide a well-rounded view of your family’s experience at Soundview and will help us celebrate our strengths and identify areas where we can grow. A few quick notes:
Please complete one survey per household.
All responses are anonymous and will be used exclusively for accreditation and school improvement planning.
Support Our Future Leaders: MYP Students Need Your Help!
Our MYP students will be developing renovation proposals for custom vans, and they’re still looking for members of the Soundview community to act as clients in this exciting project.
They’ll be building your dream camper van or helping your business hit the road, and it’s a chance to bring that vision to life! As a volunteer client, you’ll take part in an initial interview, then provide feedback on student design drafts at least twice during the process. At the end of the unit, you’ll receive a scale model and a personalized vision board crafted just for your ideal van.
Interested in participating? Reach out to the Design teaching team—Mr. Fleming, Ms. Swarthout, and Ms. Vu as we’d love to have you involved!
Here are the reminders and opportunities during the end of April and month of May:
Our next Community Coffee is on Wednesday, April 30th, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center, with parking available at 3:45 pm. We’ll be talking about the culminating projects of the primary and middle years programs. Upcoming dates are on the Community Calendar which you can find HERE. Should you require childcare to attend this event, please sign up HERE.
Soundview’s School Spirit Week is next week, April 28th to May 2nd, and we can't wait to celebrate our community pride. Students are encouraged to join in the fun by dressing up as much, or as little, as they’d like. There’s absolutely no pressure to purchase anything new; the focus is on creativity, school spirit, and having a great time together. Just be sure that all outfits are appropriate for all age groups. View the daily Spirit Week themes HERE.
The Middle School Spring Fling is on Friday, May 2nd. You can view the information about the theme, dress attire and details of this event by visiting HERE.
Join us in honoring our incredible educators during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5th - 9th! This special week is our chance to recognize and thank the dedicated teachers who make Soundview such a wonderful place to learn and grow. There are plenty of meaningful ways to get involved and help make this week truly memorable! To explore the schedule of events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to contribute, please check out the SPGA’s information HERE.
You’ll also find a day-by-day appreciation schedule with activities and instructions listed below:
Monday: Morning coffee, tea, and doughnut delivery to kick off the week with a smile.
Tuesday: Let’s stock the teacher lounge with tasty snacks and treats.
Wednesday: A delicious pizza lunch to show our gratitude.
Thursday: It’s Gratitude Day, send a thank-you card or note of appreciation to a teacher who’s made a difference.
Friday: Join us for a Community Ice Cream Social from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. See all the details for this event HERE.
Our 10th ParentMap ParentEd Talk will take place on Tuesday, May 6th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The topic is Let Go and Let Grow, Raising Confident and InHEREdependent Children with Author of “Free-Range Kids” Lenore Skenazy. 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.
Our Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) is partnering once again with Clothes for Kids! Each year, Clothes for Kids provides quality clothing for thousands of students where kids and teens can pick out their own clothes with their families. They are especially in need of summer items like hats, shorts, and shirts. You can learn more about their mission HERE:
There will be collection bins in the front entrance hallway from May 12th - 16th where you can drop off items any time. The clothing drive will also be linked with the donation of the unclaimed lost and found items at the end of the week. The primary collection day is happening with the help of the SPGA volunteers during drop off and pick up on Friday, May 16th, so you don’t even have to get out of your car to participate!
Around the world and in different communities, May is a month of recognition and awareness:
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7th, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10th, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. You can learn more about this HERE.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Each May, hundreds of organizations and Americans of all backgrounds join together to discover, explore, and celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience from the dawn of our nation to the present day. You can learn more about this HERE.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 by Mental Health America to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings. Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiences. Often, because of misconceptions about mental health and mental fitness, people often suffer in silence and their conditions go untreated. You can learn more about this HERE.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine everyone,
Chris
Chris Watson, Soundview Head of School
One more thing…
On April 25th, 1950, Chuck Cooper made history as the first African American player to be drafted into the NBA, selected by the Boston Celtics. His groundbreaking entry into professional basketball marked a pivotal moment in the fight for racial equality in sports, breaking the color barrier and paving the way for generations of Black athletes. Cooper's courage, talent, and perseverance challenged segregation and helped transform the NBA into the inclusive, diverse league it is today. His legacy lives on as a symbol of progress and the ongoing pursuit of justice in American athletics. Learn more about this HERE.
