Mid-Winter Break:Time to Rest, Recharge, and Reset!
Dear Soundview family,
I hope you’re heading into the weekend feeling energized after another lively week at Soundview! The campus was buzzing with excitement from the Seahawks Super Bowl win and the much-anticipated break. I missed seeing many of you on campus for our originally scheduled Community Coffee and Assembly this morning. Due to the high number of illnesses this week and resulting loss of practice time, we rescheduled for Friday, February 27, same time and format. Our Grade 3/4 students will be rested, well-rehearsed, and ready to go!
Momentum is also building for the Soundview Spring Benefit on March 28 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, and we truly hope to see you there. This evening is both a celebration of our community and a critical fundraiser that directly supports our students. Ticket sales, auction bids, raffle tickets, and paddle raises all play an important role in making this event a success, and it simply wouldn’t be the same without our families.
Review event details from last Wednesday’s announcement
Register to attend before March 13
Reserve childcare for the evening
Can’t join us? You can still support Soundview by making a gift or pledge
As we look ahead, planning for the 2026–2027 school year is underway. Major dates for next year will be shared after the mid-winter break, with the full academic calendar to be published this spring. For planning purposes, Dolphin Day will be on Tuesday, September 8, with the first day of school on Wednesday, September 9.
Head of School Search Update
As we mentioned last week, our Head Search Committee is making progress on our plan towards landing a permanent Head of School for Soundview. Part of the internal vetting process is an on-site visit day where the search consultant meets with faculty, staff, and families to gain insight on the internal candidate. Your perspective as parents and families is an important part of this process. This will be taking place on Tuesday, February 24, from 2:15 to 3:00 pm. An anonymized survey will be sent for those who are unable to attend or who have additional feedback to share. Please RSVP for the live session to help us plan.
To read more about our process, search committee, and timeline, visit the Head of School Search page on our website.
Community Projects
Don’t forget! Grade 8 student, Sonya, is holding her supply drive to support her work with Seattle Children’s Hospital from March 2 to 6. Read this recent note from Sonya for more details.
Summer Camps
Summer Camp registration is well underway, and spots are filling quickly! Soundview’s inquiry-driven, adventure-filled camps for students entering Early Childhood–Kindergarten and Grades 6–8 are led by our own dedicated faculty and staff. We’re also thrilled to continue our partnership with Steve & Kate’s Camp, offering additional options for children ages 4–12. Camps are open to both Soundview families and the wider community. Spread the word! Space is limited; be sure to register soon on our website.
Need a refresher on last week’s updates? You can find them on our website.
A few key dates, events, and opportunities for February and early March:
Midwinter Break
A friendly reminder that Midwinter Break runs February 16–20. There will be no school for students, and the Soundview office will be closed during this time. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, February 23, rested and ready to learn.
SPGA Parent Education Night
Families are invited to join us on Thursday, February 26, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm for a Family Education Night featuring Angela Wood, LMHC, ATR. Her expert-led conversation, “Your Child, Food, and Body Image: What to Know, What to Look Out For, and How to Help,” will include a concise presentation followed by an interactive Q&A centered on caregivers’ most pressing questions. With more than 23 years of experience, Angela will share practical insights and tools to help families support their children with confidence and care.
Please be sure to RSVP and reserve childcare, if needed, so we can plan accordingly.
Afternoon Orchestra Concert
We’re excited for our upcoming Afternoon Orchestra Concert in the Performing Arts Center with the Grade 5 & 6 bands on Friday, February 27. Limited standing room will be available upstairs in the PAC for families to attend.
Tuition Deadline Deposit
You should have received an email from Hazel notifying you that your enrollment deposit for the 2026–2027 school year has been added to Blackbaud as a payment this month, due by February 28. If you have any questions, please reach out to Hazel directly.
Community Coffee Events
Join us for our next Community Coffee events on Friday, February 27, and Friday, March 6, from 8:40 am - 9:20 am in the Language Lab, just before the all-school assemblies led by our students in Grade 3/4 (Feb. 27) and Grade 1/2 (March 6). These gatherings offer a great chance to connect and share conversation, everyone is welcome! Parking is available in the gravel lot beginning at 8:30 a.m. Additional dates can be found on the Community Calendar or via the printable version.
If you missed this week’s ParentEd Talk, From Blowups to Breakthroughs: A New Way to Navigate Anger in Kids, featuring parent coach, psychologist, and GoZen founder Renee Jain, a recording is available to view HERE, and the password for access is edTalks*2526. It is sure to spark engaging conversation at our next Community Coffee!
Upcoming Non-School Days for Students
Please remember the following dates when school will not be in session for students:
Monday, March 9: Faculty & Staff In-Service Day
Around the world and in different communities, January 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.
As always, thank you for your continued engagement and for being such an essential part of the Soundview community. Enjoy the time off, everyone!
Warmly,
Chrissy Sinclair
Interim Head of School
One more thing…
On February 13, 1923, the New York Renaissance, known as the Rens, were organized, becoming the first all-Black professional basketball team. At a time when segregation barred Black athletes from most professional leagues, the Rens dominated the sport with skill, discipline, and innovation, proving unequivocally that talent knows no color. Their success challenged racial barriers in athletics, elevated the visibility of Black excellence in professional sports, and helped pave the way for the eventual integration of basketball, leaving a lasting legacy on the game and American sports history. Read more about the New York Renaissance.
