This Week at Soundview: Learning and Life on Campus!
Our faculty and staff felt truly uplifted during Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to our incredible SPGA and the entire Soundview community for coming together to recognize and celebrate the care, dedication, and impact of our educators.
Dear Soundview family,
This week at Soundview, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week, filled with thoughtful moments that recognized and uplifted our incredible educators. From coffee deliveries and stocked snack stations to a delicious pizza lunch and heartfelt notes of gratitude, it was a week full of appreciation. A very special thank you to the Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) for their care, creativity, and dedication in making this week so meaningful. Your efforts truly made an impact on our faculty and staff!
On Wednesday, we welcomed the chairs of our Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) accreditation team for their preliminary visit, and they declared that we are on track for a successful full team visit in November. They met with members of our staff, faculty, and Board of Trustees and experienced firsthand what makes Soundview so special. Hearing Julie and Yvan rave about the warmth and engagement of our community, the dedication of our team, and the “good vibes” on campus filled me with even more pride for Soundview. Families can support this process by completing the anonymous Soundview Parent and Guardian Survey, helping us better understand your experience, celebrate our strengths, and identify areas for continued improvement.
It was also a full week of learning, exploration, and memorable experiences for our students. Mr. MacCully’s Grade 5 class visited the Edmonds Library to deepen their research in preparation for their upcoming Exhibitions. Our middle school students partnered with Silverkite Community Arts and traveled to Chateau Pacific Senior Living for a memory box workshop connected to their design unit. The week concluded with a lively performance of Interstellar Cinderella, presented by the Kamiak Traveling Children’s Show, a wonderful way to bring the community together through the arts.
You can see photos from the week of activities by viewing them below.
This week, our students were delighted by a lively and fun-filled performance from the Kamiak High School Children’s Show!
Class placement
The class placement process for the 2026–2027 school year for rising Grade 1 and 3 students begins next week. Our goal at Soundview is to support continuity by keeping students with their teachers for the full two-year pod experience, while also thoughtfully creating balanced, diverse learning communities within each classroom. Families of current Kindergarten and Grade 2 students will receive additional details via email. Final class placements for the 2026–2027 school year will be shared in Early August.
Dress & Appearance
With warmer weather here, please ensure students are dressed comfortably and appropriately for the classroom, art, and physical activities. Younger students should wear clothing they can manage independently. For safety, open-toed shoes, sandals, clogs, flip-flops, platform shoes, high heels, and shoes with wheels are not permitted, except on designated days or for performances. All grades K–8 students should wear sneakers on PHE days. Thank you for helping support a safe, active learning environment.
Need a refresher on last week’s updates? You can find recent announcements on our website.
A few key dates, events, and opportunities for May and early June:
Spirit WeekSpirit Week returns next week, May 11–15, bringing a fun burst of creativity and school spirit to campus. Students are invited to participate in whatever way feels right, whether going all out or keeping it simple. No need to purchase anything new; it’s all about imagination, connection, and having fun together. Be sure to check out the daily themes, and as always, please ensure outfits are appropriate for all ages.
SPGA Clothing Drive
The Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) is once again partnering with Clothes For Kids to support local families. Summer essentials like hats, shorts, and shirts are especially needed. Donation bins will be available May 11–15 in the front entrance, and unclaimed lost and found items will also be donated at week’s end. For added convenience, SPGA volunteers will host a drive-through collection during drop-off and pick-up on Friday, May 15.
ParentMap ParentEd Talk
Our final ParentEd Talk of the year features Andrea Davis. In The Family Tech Reset, she’ll share practical strategies for building strong family connections in a screen-filled world. Register to join us on Tuesday, May 12, at 12:00 pm (password: SOUNDVSCH), and continue the conversation at the Community Coffee on Friday, May 15.
MYP Spring Fling
The Middle School Spring Fling is set for Friday, May 15. More details on the theme and festivities will be shared soon via Toddle. Students are already looking forward to a fun evening together!
Community Coffee
Join us for our final Community Coffee of the year on Friday, May 15, from 8:40 am - 9:20 am in the Language Lab, just before the all-school assembly led by our Early Childhood students with support from Grade 8. It’s a great chance to connect and reflect as a community. Parking is available in the gravel lot beginning at 8:30 am.
Spring Showcase
Save the date for the Early Childhood–Grade 4 Spring Showcase on Thursday, May 21, from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Families are invited to explore classrooms and hallways as students proudly share their work. Please enter through the Performing Arts Center. Students will be supervised from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm, and families may head directly to classrooms upon arrival. Older siblings are welcome to remain on campus until the event begins.
Upcoming Non-School Days
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26: Faculty & Staff Work Day (no school for students)
Spring Social
Mark your calendars! On Friday, May 29, the Soundview community will come together on campus for our annual Spring Social & New Family Welcome from 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow families, meet future classmates, get to know the amazing people who make up our community, meet members of the SPGA, enjoy our beautiful outdoor space, and continue strengthening our vibrant community.
June Volunteer Opportunities
We’re looking for volunteers to help with set-up for both Graduation and Exhibition, and we’d love your support! If you have availability to lend a hand, please sign up for Graduation HERE and Exhibition HERE. Thank you for helping make these special student events possible.
Fun at Funko Field in July!
Join the Soundview community for a summer outing at the ballpark on Sunday, July 26, as the AquaSox take on the Eugene Emeralds. Tickets are $13, and an RSVP is requested by June 2. Tickets will be available for pickup the week of June 8. Thanks to Jill Schaller for organizing this fun community event, and we hope to see you all there!
Around the world and in different communities, May 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.
Enjoy the sunshine, and happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in our community!
Warmly,
Chrissy Sinclair
Head of School
One more thing…
On May 8, 2010, Betty White made television history when she became the oldest person ever to host Saturday Night Live at age 88. Her appearance came after a grassroots fan campaign, proving the enduring power of her wit, charm, and cross-generational appeal.
White’s hosting debut was more than a milestone—it was a celebration of a trailblazing career that helped shape modern television. From breaking ground as one of the first women to produce a sitcom to her decades of comedic brilliance, she redefined longevity in entertainment and challenged age stereotypes in Hollywood. Her moment on Saturday Night Live served as a joyful reminder that talent, humor, and impact only grow stronger with time. Read about Betty White.
