GPSF Day was Filled With Joy, Connection & Belonging!
It was truly uplifting to see our students sharing meaningful moments with their grandparents and special friends. From hands-on activities and classroom projects to simple conversations and shared smiles, the campus was alive with joy, energy, and genuine connection. We invite you to relive the day’s highlights by exploring the photos below!
Dear Soundview family,
What an incredible day we had celebrating Grandparents and Special Friends Day (GPSF)! This beloved tradition once again filled our campus with warmth, connection, and joy. Thank you to all the grandparents and special friends who joined us; you helped make the day truly memorable. We are also deeply grateful to our faculty, staff, and volunteers, whose thoughtful planning brought this event to life. If you’d like to revisit the highlights, you can find photos below.
Throughout the day, many guests expressed their interest in staying connected with Soundview, whether to follow their grandchildren's learning or to explore opportunities to volunteer and support the school through our fundraising efforts. If you would like us to add a grandparent or special friend to our communication li st, please share their name, email, and mailing address HERE.
We are excited to welcome Atticus Halpern to Soundview as our new Office Manager! He will start on Monday, November 24. Atticus has experience working with children and families in healthcare, building relationships and helping them to manage complex and sometimes emotional situations. We are thrilled for him to bring his hardworking nature, attention to detail, and empathy to our community.
A quick reminder that there will be no school next week, November 25–29, in observance of Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoy a peaceful and restorative break with family and friends. Soundview offices will remain open Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and will be closed from Wednesday through Friday. Classes resume on Monday, December 1.
Admissions season is in full swing, and strong enrollment continues to be essential to our thriving school community. Jill is actively welcoming prospective families, leading campus tours, and processing applications for the 2026–2027 school year. If you know a family seeking an education that is ethical, rigorous, and compassionate, please encourage them to reach out as your referrals make all the difference! Families can connect with Jill HERE. A few reminders:
Sibling early admissions for current families are now open, with priority applications due December 5.
All other applications are due January 30, 2026.
Couldn’t make it to our recent ParentEd Talk, Raising Future Ready Kids: What Every Parent Should Know About AI? You can catch the full recording HERE with the password edTalks*2526.
Need a refresher on last week’s reminders? You’ll find them HERE
A few key dates, events, and opportunities to keep in mind this month:
Soundview School Food Drive
We launched our schoolwide food drive this week in partnership with Lynnwood Food Bank to support local families in need, and the drive will go from now until Winter Break. The last day for collections will be on Thursday, December 18.
Your family can help by sending in donations to be collected in your child’s classroom. While all nonperishable items are appreciated, the Food Bank has shared that the following are most needed which you can view HERE.
Together, let’s make an impact in our neighbors' lives this season.
Soundview Human Rights Rally
On December 10, our grade 3-5 students will honor Human Rights Day with our 2nd Annual Human Rights Rally. The event begins at 1:20 pm in the PAC, where students will share meaningful speeches focused on human rights. They will then display their handcrafted posters throughout campus and gather at the front entrance for a community-wide demonstration. The rally concludes at 2:20 pm, and families are warmly invited to attend. If you’d like to participate, please contact Mr. MacCully HERE. To learn more about Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, visit HERE.
Project Night
Please mark your calendars for Project Night on Thursday, December 11, a special evening to celebrate your child’s learning and achievements. Families will tour classrooms and hallways to experience projects from every grade level. Start in the Performing Arts Center to pick up your event program. Parking will be available on campus after 3:45 pm. Event schedule:
Early Childhood - Grade 2: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Grades 3-8: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Financial Aid Deadline
Financial aid applications for current families are due December 15. For questions regarding financial aid please contact our Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations, Hazel Estrella, HERE.
Around the world and in different communities, November is a month of recognition and awareness:
Curious about this week’s recognition and awareness days? You can explore the full list by visiting HERE.
I am thankful to be part of your students' educational journey here at Soundview. Our school truly represents family and community, it’s a very special place!
With gratitude,
Chrissy Sinclair
Interim Head of School
One more thing…
On November 21, 1877, Thomas Edison unveiled the phonograph, the first device capable of both recording and playing back sound. This groundbreaking invention transformed the world of communication, entertainment, and technology, laying the foundation for everything from music recordings to modern audio devices. Edison’s phonograph marked the beginning of a new era, one where sound could be captured, preserved, and shared across time and place. He stumbled upon the device while working on a way to record telephone messages and famously recorded himself reciting "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on a tinfoil cylinder. Read more about this HERE.
