Celebrating Our First Week Together!
Our Grade 3/4 students kicked off the school year with smiles, laughter, and lots of fun on the playground, it’s been a wonderful first week back at Soundview!
Dear Soundview families,
We’re off to a wonderful start! It has been such a joy to see students diving into the school year with energy and enthusiasm. As routines begin to settle in, the excitement around campus is contagious. You can get a glimpse of Dolphin Day, the first day of school, and other first week highlights below.
What a splash of fun Dolphin Day was, bringing our Soundview community back together on campus!
The first day of school at Soundview was a true success! Warm smiles filled the campus, teachers were energized and ready, and the joy of learning was already in the air.
Next Friday marks our first school assembly of the year, hosted by our admin team. From then on, individual classes will take turns leading. When it’s your child’s class or when they are being honored for embodying our values of being ethical, rigorous, and compassionate, we’ll be sure to invite you to join in the celebration.
A change to our Soundview team:
Andrea Hjorten, our Front Office Manager, will be stepping down from her role at Soundview on September 30 to take on a new role with WA Cares. We are excited for Andrea to grow professionally and pursue her dream of building her family. Andrea has been an instrumental part of our team, providing warmth, care, and support to students, families, and staff each day. Her dedication and hard work have left a lasting mark on our community, and she will be deeply missed. Please join us in thanking Andrea for all she has done for Soundview and in wishing her the very best as she embarks on this next chapter. We are currently in the process of finding her replacement and will share updates soon.
A few reminders:
Drop-off and pick-up car line
Do your best to arrive at your designated time. The overlapping times are designed for families with students in multiple grades.
If you’re early, please wait around the corner on the residential streets.
Enter through the west entrance and pull all the way forward in all three of the loading areas.
Stay in your car to ensure the most efficient drop-off or pick-up.
Students will wait on the sidewalk for your car. They will not walk across the parking lot.
Please drive slowly.
You can review the campus map HERE. Please share it with anyone who picks up your child.
Note: During the school year, should you have changes to your approved individuals for regularly scheduled pick-up or carpooling arrangements, please email the Soundview main office at attendance@soundview.org.
Student personal devices
Soundview subscribes to a “banned unless required” policy regarding technology. During school, including before/after school clubs and care, and after-school events, the key reminders are:
No use of personal devices (cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronics) at school. Devices should remain in backpacks and be turned off while students are on campus.
Students who use their devices while at school will be asked to leave the device in the front office to be picked up by a parent or guardian at the end of the school day.
If students need to get in touch with their parents during the school day, they can use the phone in the front office. If parents need to get in touch with a student, they can call the front office, and we will make sure the student gets the message as soon as possible. You can review the full device policy and all other policies in our school handbook HERE.
A few key dates, events, and opportunities to keep in mind this month:
Curriculum Nights: A chance to connect with your child’s teacher and learn more about the curriculum, class routines, and expectations for the year. Parking will be available starting at 3:45 pm, and childcare is provided for currently enrolled students.
Grades 3–8: Thursday, September 11, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Early Childhood–Grade 2: Thursday, September 18, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Before and After School Programs
Registration for our school care and club programs is officially underway! If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t wait too long; spaces tend to fill quickly as we’ve had a very strong start to registration. As a reminder, once you’ve signed up, Christine Taylor, our Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, will be in touch to provide next steps, details, and answer any questions.
Library support
We still have many shelves in our new library location waiting to be filled with new books. If you'd like to help grow our collection, please visit our Library Wish List to get involved and support a love of reading at Soundview by visiting HERE!
We kindly welcome donations of new books to our library to keep our collection fresh and consistent. We’re unable to accept used books.
Engaging With Classrooms
Parents and guardians are encouraged to volunteer in classrooms. Soundview will have various times during the school year when potential volunteers can indicate their interest and availability. Adults on campus may be required to complete a background check by Washington State Patrol and must meet all other current requirements. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your student's teacher.
Spirit Gear
Show your Soundview pride all year at school! Our latest Soundview gear is now available HERE.
Around the world and in different communities, September 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.
We are looking forward to an amazing year. Thank you for your continued partnership in making Soundview such a vibrant community!
Warmly,
Chrissy Sinclair
Interim Head of School
One more thing…
On September 5, 2006, Katie Couric made history by becoming the first woman to anchor a weekday evening network newscast solo when she debuted on CBS Evening News. Her appointment marked a groundbreaking moment in broadcast journalism, breaking through decades of male-dominated nightly news desks. Couric’s role signified both progress and possibility, opening doors for future generations of women in media and reinforcing the importance of diverse voices in shaping how news is delivered and understood. Learn more about this HERE.
