Veterans Day: Honoring Courage and Sacrifice
David Wasserman, grandfather of our own Ryan Wasserman, served with honor as a medic in the United States military during World War II. To all in our community who have served, or have family members who have served, we offer our heartfelt thanks.
Dear Soundview family,
Thank you to our community for supporting the launch of this year’s Annual Campaign. Your generosity ensures that Soundview can continue offering an ethical, rigorous, and compassionate experience for our students, something only possible through a strong culture of philanthropy. Please help us achieve our goal and give now. Every gift makes a meaningful impact on our students’ lives.
Discover what Soundview means to Hank, one of our inspiring Grade 8 students, by visiting HERE.
You can give or pledge your support HERE.
It was an exciting and “spirited” week on campus as the entire school participated in our Soundview Spirit Week! The students were very engaged in themed attire, fun activities, and showed off their school spirit. Additionally, our Grade 7 students visited Trinity Lutheran Church and Chabad of Snohomish County, gaining hands-on experiences to enrich their World Religions unit. Meanwhile, our grade 3-5 students took their learning off campus with an exciting trip to the Museum of Flight, exploring history and science in a dynamic, immersive setting. The week wrapped up with the annual Middle School Fall Ball, where students enjoyed an evening of dancing, snacks, and fun, letting loose and celebrating together.
View photos from the week of activities below.
Spirit Week was a blast, filled with exciting activities and joyful moments for everyone!
Our Grades 3–5 took to the skies this week with an amazing visit to the Museum of Flight!
Reminder, Soundview school and offices are closed to observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. There will be no classes, clubs, or extended care that day as we take time to honor and reflect on the service of our nation’s veterans. School resumes at the usual time on Wednesday, November 12.
Finally, it’s getting colder! Please dress your students in layers, including gloves, hats, and rain pants, as we continue to work and play outdoors throughout winter. Weather may occasionally affect school operations, and Soundview makes its own decisions about closures or delays, as we do not follow the local school district or other schools' schedules. You will be notified if there are any changes. If you don’t hear from us, school is open!
Pro tip for the season: label those jackets and layers! It makes it much easier for us to reunite misplaced items with their owners.
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:
School Pictures
The deadline to download your students' school picture from Lincoln Photography is Sunday, November 9, at midnight. The instructions for accessing pictures are listed below, and you can complete this process by visiting HERE.
Read the provided information
Click on ‘PICTURE GALLERY LINK - CLICK HERE’
Enter your email address and your child’s secure password
Choose a download and purchase option
Community Coffee
We’re looking forward to our Community Coffee on Monday, November 10, from 8:40–9:20 am in the Spanish room, just before the all-school assembly. Our last gathering was lively and full of great discussion. Let’s keep that energy going! Please park in the gravel lot starting at 8:30 am when you arrive. For a full list of upcoming Coffee dates, visit the Community Calendar HERE or download a printable version HERE.
Prospective Family Coffee
Do you know a family interested in learning more about Soundview? Invite them to our Prospective Family Coffee and Open House on Wednesday, November 12. This event is a wonderful way for prospective families to experience our ethical, rigorous, and compassionate approach to education and connect with our welcoming community.
Family Education Night
Join us for Family Education Night next week on Thursday, November 13, hosted by the Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA). We’ll be showing Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, a compelling film exploring how technology affects children and families. The movie covers topics like smartwatches in school, video game limits, and healthy screen habits. Register for the screening and childcare HERE.
Food Drive
At Soundview, we believe that being compassionate means taking action to care for our community. In partnership with the Lynnwood Food Bank, whose mission is to serve our neighbors with dignity, justice, and compassion, we’re launching a schoolwide food drive to support local families in need on November 17. The collection will run until Winter Break, offering our students and families a meaningful way to give back this season. Stay tuned for more details in next week’s Toddle Announcements and Friday Letter on how your family can participate!
ParentMap ParentEd Talk Series
Our next ParentEd Talk is with visionary educator and founder of Khan Academy, Sal Khan. The topic is Raising Future Ready Kids, What Every Parent Should Know about AI. The talk will be on Tuesday, November 18, at 12:00 pm. A reminder that this year we’ll keep the conversations going by discussing each ParentEd Talk at our monthly Community Coffees.
You can register for this session by visiting HERE.
Use the password SOUNDVSCH to claim your complimentary ticket.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day (GPSF)
Grandparents and Special Friends Day is coming up soon on Friday, November 21! This special Soundview tradition invites grandparents, relatives, and close family friends to join us on campus for a joyful and heartwarming day of classroom activities and connection. Please register your student’s guests by Monday, November 10 HERE.
Event Schedule:
Early Childhood & Kindergarten: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Grades 1–5: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grades 6–8: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fall Break
There will be no school from November 26 - 29 as we recognize Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving Day. School resumes at the usual time on Monday, December 1.
Around the world and in different communities, October 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.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Warmly,
Chrissy Sinclair
Interim Head of School
One more thing…
On November 7, 1916, Jeannette Rankin of Montana shattered a national barrier when she became the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress, four years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote nationwide. Her election signified a major leap forward for women’s political representation and shaped the future of gender equality in American public service. Read more about this HERE.
On November 7, 1989, America witnessed two historic firsts. David Dinkins was elected the first Black mayor of New York City, and L. Douglas Wilder became the first elected Black governor in U.S. history. Their victories represented major breakthroughs in political representation, signaling that leadership at the highest levels was becoming more inclusive and inspiring future generations of Black public servants. Read more about this HERE.
