January is Full of Opportunities!
Soundview's Care and Clubs programs are now open for registration! Spaces are filling up fast, so be sure to secure your student’s spot today for an enriching and engaging experience!
Dear Soundview family,
It’s been wonderful to welcome everyone back to campus and kick off the new year at Soundview with such positive energy. A heartfelt thank you to the Soundview Parent and Guardian Association (SPGA) and other parent volunteers for stocking gift bags in December. Our faculty and staff felt incredibly appreciated!
Annual Campaign Update & Save the Date
We are thrilled to share some exciting news from our December Annual Campaign Challenge. Together, our community raised $24,970, successfully unlocking the matching incentive. Congratulations and thank you to everyone for your generosity! We are closing in on our $350,000 goal for the year, with just over $178,000 raised so far. We’ll have the opportunity to reach our fundraising goal at our Annual Spring Benefit, which promises to be an inspiring and fun evening. Save the date for March 28 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. More details, including exciting auction items and registration information, will be shared in the coming weeks.
Admissions Deadline Approaching
The admissions timeline for the 2026–2027 school year is moving quickly. All applications from prospective families are due Friday, January 30, just three weeks away.
If you know a family seeking an ethical, rigorous, and compassionate education, we would be grateful for your referral. Please encourage them to connect with our Director of Enrollment Management, Jill Schaller.
Winter Care & Clubs
Registration for Winter Care and Clubs is well underway, and spots are filling fast! These programs offer engaging opportunities for students before and after school. Be sure to secure your place soon.
Register for Before and After Care
Register for Clubs
Once registration and payment are complete, Christine Taylor, our Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, will follow up with the final forms needed to complete enrollment.
A few key dates, events, and opportunities to keep in mind this month:
Upcoming Non-School Days for Students
Please remember the following dates when school will not be in session for students:
Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 20: Faculty & Staff Work Day / Report Card Writing
Annual Clothing Drive: Supporting Clothes for Kids
Soundview and the SPGA are excited to once again partner with Clothes for Kids, an organization dedicated to providing quality clothing to local students in need. Based in Lynnwood, the organization offers a welcoming, retail-style shopping experience where children of all ages can select their own clothing and a new pair of shoes alongside their families.
Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch are eligible to receive one complete wardrobe each school year, including up to 26 items. Last year alone, Clothes for Kids served more than 5,600 children and expects to support even more this year.
Your participation in our Clothing Drive directly supports this important mission by empowering students with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to focus on learning, one wardrobe at a time.
Collection details:
January 12-16
This January, they are currently seeking the following items and sizes:
Pants (boys & girls): Sizes 3T–16 (youth)
Pants (teens): Adult sizes XS–XXL
Sweatshirts (boys & girls): Sizes 3T–16 (youth)
Sweatshirts (teens): Adult sizes XS–XXL
Pajamas: Sizes 3T–adult XXL
New socks: Children's and adult sizes
New underwear: Children's and adult sizes
Easily drive through and drop off during arrival and dismissal
Collection bins will be available throughout campus
Friday, January 16, will be our main collection day with SPGA support
Unclaimed lost-and-found items at Soundview will be included in the donation
To help with organization and space, we kindly ask that donations remain close to the collection window whenever possible. Thank you for your support!
Community Coffee
Join us for our next Community Coffee on Friday, January 16, from 8:40 am - 9:20 am in the Language Lab, just before the all-school assembly led by our Grade 5 students. 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.
ParentMap ParentEd Talk
Our next ParentEd Talk features board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani, presenting Inside the ADHD Mind: Tools to Help Your Child Thrive on Wednesday, January 21, at 12:00 pm. We’ll continue the conversation at the following Community Coffee.
Register for the full ParentEd series
Complimentary ticket password: SOUNDVSCH
Transition Preview – New Event!
Families of students moving to a new classroom or division next year are invited to our Transition Preview on Thursday, January 22, from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. This event offers a chance to meet teachers, explore the curriculum, and ask questions about the year ahead.
Please RSVP by Monday, January 19.
January Orchestra Concert
Our first Afternoon Concert is coming up on Friday, January 27! The Orchestra will perform for the students and faculty of Soundview on the PAC stage, along with other band classes. Limited standing space will be made available upstairs in the PAC for performers' parents. All upcoming Orchestra Concert dates will be on the following dates:
January 23, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Orchestra, 7th, and 8th.
February 27, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Orchestra, 6th, and 5th.
March 27, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Orchestra and Concert Band (MYP).
Chili Cook-Off & BINGO
SPGA’s next signature event, the Chili Cook-Off & BINGO, is happening Saturday, January 31, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center. Please note that this updated time differs from what was originally listed on the school calendar.
This fun-filled, all-ages family event promises an afternoon of great food and friendly competition. We’ll kick things off with our popular cook-off competitions, including chili, mac and cheese, and kids’ cornbread. This year, entries are limited, so be sure to sign up early! After tasting and voting for your favorites, the fun continues with BINGO from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this community favorite a success. To enter a dish or volunteer to help out, please RSVP by Monday, January 26.
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.
Welcome back, everyone!
Warmly,
Chrissy Sinclair
Interim Head of School
One more thing…
On January 9, 1978, Harvey Milk made history by becoming the first openly gay person elected to public office in California, winning a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. His election was a groundbreaking moment for LGBTQ+ representation in politics, inspiring visibility, advocacy, and progress for the LGBTQ+ community. Milk’s leadership and courage helped pave the way for future generations of openly LGBTQ+ leaders in government, highlighting the importance of equality, inclusion, and civic engagement. Read more about Harvey Milk.
On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone, revolutionizing the world of technology and communication. This groundbreaking device combined a phone, music player, and internet communicator into a single sleek device, transforming how people connect, work, and access information. The iPhone’s debut marked the beginning of the modern smartphone era, influencing global communication, app development, and digital culture in profound and lasting ways. Read more about Steve Jobs.
