Hello Viewlands Families!

March 31^st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. At Viewlands we have students, family members, and community members that identify as trans. We recognize the importance of knowing our students and honoring their identities, which represent diverse lived experiences. SPS is for ALL is a reminder that we serve all students and families. This includes all LGBTQ+, Black and indigenous students and families, students and families of color, those who come from a range of faiths, and students and families who have a range of abilities. Viewlands, along with all schools in SPS, are charged with creating an inclusive community where voices are lifted, stories are known and valued, all identities are honored, and kindness is felt by all. We have more work to do in our Viewlands community. We are committed to ongoing learning and reflecting together to continue in that journey, along with other schools in SPS, so we truly can live the SPS for ALL.

SPS-for-ALL-Draft.pdf 

There are always highlights when listening and learning with and from our students. This week feeling the excitement and joy during a rock-paper-scissors team building activity in 2^nd grade; watching 3^rd-5^th graders navigate the excitement, joy, and disappointment positively during the Connect Four Tournament; listening to some of our students share the things they like about Viewlands, our new building, and the staff that support them; and watching a few 4^th graders share their reading successes were the highlights! Your children are bright, inquisitive, and creative thinkers. We will continue to seek ways to make every student feel known, valued, and empowered through the year.

In Partnership,

Carrie Wheeler | Viewlands Principal

2^nd Trimester Progress Reports

Wednesday March 27^th was the final day of the 2^nd trimester of learning at Viewlands. 2^nd trimester progress reports will be printed and sent home next week. Please look for the printed progress reports to come home with students in their red folders on Wednesday or Thursday next week. During spring break, the progress reports will become available on the Source digitally. Elementary progress reports in Seattle Public Schools use a number system for scores based on standards. To interpret and understand the numbers scoring, please review the below linked documents.

Progress Report Family Communication_English.docx 

Elementary Progress Report Family Communication_Spanish.docx 

Lost and Found

The Viewlands Lost and Found is full! If you are at the school during arrival, dismissal, or to volunteer, please feel free to let the office team know you want to look at the Lost and Found to locate some of your child’s lost items. A reminder, please label items with your child’s name. Our staff and VEPTSA volunteers try to go through the lost and found once a month and bring any labeled items back to the student. Most items do not have a name so continue to live in the Lost and Found.

Lost and Found March 29_2024.jpg 

VEPTSA Update:

Message from VEPSTA Partners

Click the header for links and more details on each topic.

VEPTSA enrichment  – Enroll today

We need your help! Volunteer chaperones receive a 50% discount – email for more info.
Spring enrichment enrollment continues through April 7. Kong Academy, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 1ON1 Hoops, and others are still open. Consider joining today!

Early Bird Auction Tickets  Saturday, April 27

Early-bird ticket sales end this Sunday March 31 $40 each or $75 for a pair!

Important School Calendar Dates

• Monday, April 8^th – Friday April 12^th –Spring break, no school
• Monday May 27^th – Memorial Day, no school
• Thursday May 30^th – Evening of the Arts