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Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 1-17-25

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 1-17-25 Hello Viewlands Families! There is no school on Monday, January 20th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This week as we head into MLK weekend, students were discussing, sharing, and grappling with concepts related to freedom, social justice, and activism. Each classroom approached…
Mural Art

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 1-10-25

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…
photo of the orca mascot behind the Viewlands sign

Viewlands Open House – February 4th @ 5PM

Viewlands Open House – February 4th @ 5PM Viewlands Open House 2025 for incoming and new families February 4th @ 5PM 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…
photo of the Viewlands lost and found clothes

Principal Wheeler’s Weekly Update 12-13-24

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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
autumn trees

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,…