Wishing Our Community a Restful and Rejuvenating Spring Break
Wishing our entire Soundview community a joyful and refreshing break! Enjoy your time off, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on campus on Monday, April 13!
Dear Soundview community,
Our Soundview Spring Benefit was a tremendous success, and I am truly grateful for the strength and spirit of this incredible community. A heartfelt thank you to the Soundview Board of Trustees, the Soundview Parent & Guardian Association (SPGA), Ryan Wasserman, Laura Higgins, and the Soundview Service Band, our dedicated faculty, staff, and childcare team, and all the families and friends who made the evening so special. Your generosity and support help ensure that Soundview continues to provide an ethical, rigorous, and compassionate education for our students.
For those who were unable to attend but still wish to make an impact, please make a gift to continue supporting our mission.
View photos from the event.
Check out our new Soundview video showcased at the event.
Watch the band's performance from the evening.
Listen to an inspiring speech from Hank in Grade 8.
As we wrap up a short but meaningful week and head to Spring Break, I hope you found conferences to be a reflective and engaging opportunity to discuss your student’s progress. It’s always inspiring to see the growth and achievements of our students, and we appreciate your partnership in their learning journey.
If you completed the survey in support of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) accreditation process while on campus for conferences, thank you! If you haven’t yet, we want your feedback. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. Your voice is valued and important to this process!
A reminder to everyone that Soundview School and offices are closed for Spring Break next week, April 6-10. School resumes at its normal time on Monday, April 13.
On Wednesday, Grade 3/4 fit in one more exciting field trip before the break, venturing to the Hall Lake Salmon Hatchery in Lynnwood. During their visit, students participated in a nature and ecology walk, explored native plants, observed aquatic macroinvertebrates, and took part in a salmon release. It was a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that brought their studies to life.
Admissions Update
Congratulations to our Director of Enrollment, Jill Schaller! Jill has been working hard to welcome new families into our special Soundview community. Thanks to her dedication and hard work, we will be welcoming several new students for the 2026-2027 school year. Admissions for next year continue through the spring and summer. If you know a family that would benefit from a Soundview education, please connect them with Jill.
Summer Camps
Registration is open for Soundview Summer Camps (Early Childhood–Kindergarten and Grades 6–8) and Steve & Kate’s Camp (ages 4–12). Please sign up through our website to reserve your spot.
Seattle’s Child Reader Choice Award
Soundview has been nominated for Seattle’s Child Family Favorites Readers’ Choice Awards in the Multi-Activity Day Camps category! Cast your vote and help support Soundview.
Need a refresher on last week’s updates? You can find recent announcements on our website.
A few key dates, events, and opportunities for April:
Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day with Lincoln & Lucy Photography is set for Thursday, April 16. Photos will be taken outdoors, weather permitting, with a spring backdrop available if needed. Sibling photos are also offered. Please RSVP by Friday, April 10, if you would like your child photographed or wish to arrange sibling pictures. Examples can be viewed on their website.
Community Coffee
Join us for Community Coffee on Wednesday, April 22, from 8:40 am - 9:20 am in the Language Lab, just before the Kindergarten-led all-school assembly. We’re excited to welcome Mr. MacCully (Grade 5 teacher), who will share insights into the PYP Exhibition, a meaningful, student-driven culminating experience. Parking will be available in the gravel lot beginning at 8:30 am.
ParentMap ParentEd Talk
We’re excited to invite families to the next ParentEd Talk with bestselling author and founder of the American Institute for Boys and Men, Richard Reeves. His presentation, The Boyhood Crisis: Raising Thriving Young Men in a Changing World, examines how boys and young men are struggling more than ever, and the problem is only growing. Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 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.
Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline
The deadline for the 13th Annual Yearbook Cover Contest is Friday, April 24. All students are encouraged to participate in this wonderful opportunity to showcase creativity and contribute to a lasting memory of the school year. Please review the submission guidelines for details.
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert will take place on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, featuring our orchestra and all grade-level bands. It’s always a highlight of the season and a celebration of our students’ growth and dedication. To help the evening run smoothly:
Grade 5–8 band and orchestra students who remain on campus after school will be supervised by Soundview staff.
Students who leave campus should return by 4:15 pm, dressed and ready to perform.
Childcare for siblings will be available from 3:30–4:30 pm. Please complete the RSVP form for childcare by Monday, April 27.
To stay informed about additional dates and details, please refer to the Community Calendar or view our printable schedule.
Around the world and in different communities, April 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 break, everyone!
Warmly,
Chrissy Sinclair
Interim Head of School
One more thing…
On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his powerful “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech in Memphis, on the eve of his assassination. Speaking to striking sanitation workers and supporters, he reflected on the fight for civil rights, economic justice, and human dignity, sharing a moving vision of hope for the future even as he acknowledged he might not reach it himself. The speech became one of the most iconic in American history, symbolizing his courage and deep commitment to justice, and helping galvanize the civil rights movement for generations to come. See a transcript and video from this day.
