Assembly Highlights, Spring Benefit and More!
It’s been another fantastic week on campus, full of activity and capped off with an electric assembly!
Dear Soundview family,
I am proud to share that our Board of Trustees recently approved an updated Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This is the culmination of a year of research and reflection by the Board, administration, and faculty to state what these words mean to Soundview School and why belonging is essential for each individual within our community to thrive. Through this work, we were reminded of the power of the IB Learner Profile traits to provide a roadmap for the skills and mindsets needed to ensure a strong culture of belonging at Soundview. Please visit our website to read Soundview’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Congrats to our Grade 1/2 Seals and Otters for a wonderful and successful assembly today! The Performing Arts Center was completely packed. Thank you to everyone for showing up to support our students. Today’s assembly highlighted Women’s History Month and the March International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile trait “Inquirer.” You can see photos from this event below.
A reminder that there is no school for students this Monday, March 9, for an in-service day. Soundview faculty & staff will continue preparing for the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) Accreditation process, begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year, and conduct ongoing DEIB and AI training. Please note that no childcare or extracurricular clubs will be available.
Head of School Search Update
Please share your thoughts on the key attributes for our next Head of School by Sunday, March 8. Complete this short Soundview School Survey from our consultant from Educators Collaborative and let her know your thoughts. It should only take 10-15 minutes. Email Board President Shawn Heidel at shawnheidel@gmail.com or Joan Beauregard from Educators Collaborative at jbeauregard@educatorscollaborative.com with any questions.
To read more about our process, search committee, and timeline, visit the Head of School Search page on our website.
Spring Benefit
Please register for the Spring Benefit by Friday, March 13. Don’t miss out!
Register for the event.
Registration Receipt: If you did not receive a receipt after completing the benefit form and submitting payment, please contact Ryan Wasserman to confirm that your registration has been successfully processed and received.
Reminder: After filling out the Spring Benefit registration form, please complete your checkout by clicking on “Cart” at the top of the website.
Get excited about the FULL LIST OF ITEMS to bid for the evening by viewing them to prepare.
Secure childcare for the evening.
Unable to attend? You can still support Soundview by making a gift or pledge.
Major Dates: 2026-2027 School Year
As we look ahead, planning for the 2026–2027 school year is underway. Major dates for next year can be found HERE, with the full academic calendar to be published later this spring. For planning purposes, Dolphin Day will be on Tuesday, September 8, and the first day of school will be on Wednesday, September 9.
Need a refresher on last week’s updates? You can find them on our website.
A few key dates, events, and opportunities for March:
ParentMap ParentEd Talk
We’re excited to invite families to our next ParentEd Talk featuring Neuroscientist, educator, and author, Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, Ph.D. His presentation, The EdTech Wake-Up Call: Rethinking Digital Learning for Kids, examines how excessive technology use can undermine kids’ learning and attention. Join us on Tuesday, March 10, at 12:00 pm, and plan to continue the conversation at our next Community Coffee.
Families can register for the full ParentEd series using the complimentary ticket password: SOUNDVSCH.
Middle Years Declamations
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Declamations returns on Thursday, March 19, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in the Soundview Performing Arts Center. This beloved tradition is a fully student-produced live variety show that showcases the creativity, courage, and talent of our MYP students. It’s one of the highlights of the year and truly a can’t-miss event for our entire community!
Audience members are invited to arrive between 4:15 pm and 4:25 pm to allow for a prompt 4:30 pm start. Please note that students who are not performing must attend with an adult and arrive during the designated audience arrival window.
We look forward to celebrating our students and sharing this special evening!
Afternoon Orchestra Concert
We’re excited for our upcoming Afternoon Orchestra Concert in the Performing Arts Center with the Concert Band on Friday, March 27. Limited standing room will be available upstairs in the PAC for families to attend.
Around the world and in different communities, March is a month of recognition and awareness:
Curious about this week’s recognition and awareness days? You can explore the full list on our website.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Warmly,
Chrissy Sinclair
Interim Head of School
One more thing…
On March 6, 1974, Helen Thomas was named White House bureau chief for United Press International (UPI), becoming the first woman to hold that position at a major wire service. A trailblazer in political journalism, Thomas had already built a respected career covering multiple presidential administrations, but this appointment marked a historic breakthrough in a field long dominated by men. At a time when women were still fighting for equal opportunity in newsrooms, Thomas’s promotion signaled a shift toward greater inclusion and visibility for women in political reporting. She became a prominent and persistent voice in the White House press corps, helping to open doors for future generations of women journalists and reshaping expectations about who could ask the toughest questions at the highest levels of government. Learn more about Helen Thomas.
