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Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 1-10-25

Hello Viewlands Families! This week we were working on getting back into our school and classroom routines after winter break and diving back into learning together. Today our salmon eggs arrived! We are part of the Salmon in Schools project annually. The tank will be in our 4th and 5th grade learning…

Viewlands Open House 2-4-25

Duration: 1 hour What will be shared: A 10-15 minute introduction to Viewlands by Viewlands Principal Carrie Wheeler for all families  After the introduction, incoming prospective kindergarten families will engage in a 10-15 minute introduction to kindergarten at Viewlands with the K team A school tour led by Viewlands staff…

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 12-13-24

Hello Viewlands Families! Ms. Lin took time to transport the large number of items in our lost and found from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor inside our main entrance. We highly encourage families here at arrival or dismissal to look for any lost items. If you are not able…

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 12-6-24

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 12-6-24 Hello Viewlands Families! This week our new art teacher, Katie Buschmann, started at Viewlands. While students, staff, and families miss Mr. B, it was wonderful to see students welcoming her to our community! She is very excited to be at Viewlands. Her passion and love…

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 11-15-24

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 11-15-24 Hello Viewlands Families! November family conferences are quickly approaching. Our goal is always to have conferences with 100% of our students. The conference is an opportunity for the teacher to share your child’s learning profile within the learning standards, while also discussing your child’s goals and how…

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 11-08-24

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 11-08-24 Hello Viewlands Families! This week students were asking questions and sharing their thoughts about the election this week. Through some of these questions and thoughts shared by students, there were opportunities to discuss the election process, voting, and the history of voting rights in this…

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 11-01-24

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 11-01-24 Hello Viewlands Families! Yesterday we had a wonderful day at the zoo! A big thank you to the many volunteers that supported this all school fieldtrip! We appreciate you and value your time supporting this fall celebration with our day at the zoo. We had about 40…

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 10-25-24

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 10-25-24 Hello Viewlands Families! With the announcement from Thursday about the latest proposal for school closures and consolidations from Seattle Public Schools, there are many questions and wonders about what this means for Viewlands as a school community. I understand this! I also know it is…

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 10-18-24

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 10-18-24 Hello Viewlands Families! This week was a full week of learning. Students are settling more into their learning routines, small group instruction to support learners is beginning, and fieldtrips are starting to happen. This week was also the launch of the VEPTSA-sponsored after school enrichment.

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 10-11-24

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 10-11-24 Hello Viewlands Families! We started the week with the Move-a-thon. Students were excited to participate in the move-a-thon. It was a fun event. We haven’t had a move-a-thon for a few years. It was wonderful to bring back this event. This is a fun event,…