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What's Happening at Southview PS - Week 36, May 2026

<img src="/images/1ece4821-e131-41d2-8937-afa40dae9b3f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013257" alt="Land acknowledgement" width="413" height="323" style="width:413px;height:323px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Growing, Learning and Achieving Together</h2> Hello Lynx Families!We are celebrating a number of special events and activities that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. As is usual at this time of the year, our calendar is full, students and teachers are working overtime and the school is a hive of "busyness" and excitement.Both the ATOM and BANTAM/INTERMEDIATE School Track Meet Qualifiers took place last week. These events were incredibly well organized by our Grade 6 Teaching Team. Students enjoyed a very positive experience and Southview PS will be represented by a talented group of athletes at the Regional Meet at CaraCo Field on June 2, 2026.The Junior and Senior Dodgeball Teams travelled to Selby Public School on May 1st, 2026 to compete against 3 other schools in their annual tournament. Both Southview teams came out on top after some very competitive and hard-fought matches! Well done to our athletes and coaches!A huge team of Southview runners travelled to NDSS for the Hawk Run on May 12, 2026. The group had an outstanding day with 4 of the 5 teams winning placement ribbons for their performance. Southview individual runners won first place in Senior Girls, second place in Senior Boys, while 3 runners in other divisions won third place ribbons and two other runners place 4th in their divisions. Well done to all athletes and their coaches!Mr. Babcock and Mr. Gallupe took 35 students in Grade 7 and 8 (one team played in the competitive division and one team played in the recreational division) to a Flag Football Tournament at Calvin Park School in Kingston. Both teams were a successful and had lots of fun. Students represented Southview very well and demonstrated terrific responsibility. Most students had never played in an organized football game, but did an amazing job! Mr. Gallup and Mr. Babcock were proud of all their efforts!Academically, our Grade 6 students have started their participation in the EQAO Assessment process by completing the required Literacy modules over the week of May 4th, 2026. Grade 6 will be completing the Math portion of the assessment and Grade 3 both Literacy and Math, at the beginning of June. We are proud of the our student's academic achievement and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in the fall of 2026!Welcome to Kindergarten at Southview PS events will take place on the evening of June 3rd, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We are very much looking forward to meeting all of our new young Southview Public School students!Just a reminder that all staff and the administration at Southview are participating in PA Day this coming May 29th, 2026.  The focus of the PA is the reporting process and the preparation of the final reports cards due to be distributed in June. There are no classes for students on Friday May 29th, 2026.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Preparations for the 2026-2027 School Year</h3> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3">We are in the midst of the school structure, staffing and class organization processes for next year. We know that we will be working through a number of changes next year and this will impact how we organize each class. Information regarding your child's class placement and class teacher will be made via an email that will be sent to all families in August, approximately one week prior to the first day of school. We recognize that this is different from previous years but our new practice will align us with the process as it takes place in most other schools within the LDSB. More importantly, it will allow us time to consider adjusting class structures over the summer as we adapt to any changes or additions that occur during the summer months. We work very hard to balance many aspects of school life when we are organizing classes and staff. Each change has a knock on effect and we adjust accordingly. Once we announce classes in August, most changes should be accounted for as opposed to announcing in June and then having to notify families in the summer that plans have changed. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the success of all students and staff at Southview PS.</h3> On May 28th, all students at Southview PS will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart, Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser. Please see the information below and consider contributing to this worthwhile cause!<img src="/images/1fd53126-c9c1-49f0-8c0f-31e540d673eb?fingerprint=ppb20260524175040" alt="Congratulations" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3">We are announcing the retirements of two of our most valued teachers! Melinda Gillam and Monica McLeod will be retiring from 30+ years of teaching at the end of June. We will be celebrating with Melinda and Monica over the coming weeks and wishing them all the very best the world has to offer in the years to come!</h3> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"> </h3> Have a wonderful couple of weeks everyone and take some time to brief the info graphics below which contain information regarding fantastic opportunities of both students and parents/guardians!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Safety Reminder</h2> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;">Please remember that drivers must come to a complete stop when a pedestrian crossing light (walking person or flashing hand/orange hand) is active, yielding the entire roadway until pedestrians safely reach the other side. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Help us keep our students and their family members safe!</h3> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> </h3>Please note the announcements/info posters in the sections below regarding the following topics/events/opportunities:<ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Hot Lunch Schedule contains the dates for the rest of the school year.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Paul Davis, an expert in Cyber Safety and Security will be speaking at the Limestone Education Centre on Friday June 5th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Paul is an extremely engaging speaker with a powerful message regarding keeping our kids safe online.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Southview PS is hosting their Discover Kindergarten Event on June 3rd, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This event is intended for all new and propective Junior Kindergarten students!</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Kindergarten Registration is now open within the Limestone District School Board and at Southview PS. See the announcement below and in the news links on the right hand side.</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">School Mental Health Ontario is holding four very important FREE webinars for parents which will feature subject matter experts hosting conversations regarding critical topics related to children and youth.</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Public Health has provided their regular bulletin for our Newsletter. This month's topic is looking after the well-being of our young people.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Maltby Centre has provided an updated wealth of information regarding their family and child support services, programs and workshops for Spring 2026.</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School. Information regarding the process our Grade 8 students will follow to ensure a successful transtion to high school can be found below! </li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team registration happening now. The team will begin it's regular season in May.</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Free Eye Exams (Free Glasses for Students in Kindergarten). For more information, visit the Kingston, Lennox and Addington Public Health website at the URL indicated in the graphic below.</li></ol> We have just placed all of the items from our LOST and FOUND on tables displayed in the entrance foyer. Please tak an opportunity to check the tables if your children are missing clothes and other items. Many our young people leave clothes behind in many different places! In order to prevent loss, labelling your children's clothing is highly recommended!Just a reminder to all families that Southview PS is a scent-free site. Some of our students and staff are very sensitive to strong scents which can affect their health and well-being. Please help us to ensure that all members of our community are avoiding strongly scented products when attending Southview PS. Thank you!John Ricci, Allison Gladu and the Southview Learning Team! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER!</h2><img src="/images/f097670d-7b85-492d-88d3-9f437cf0d5a7?fingerprint=ppb20260424215729" alt="Jump Rope For Heart" width="627" height="329" style="width:627px;height:329px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Dear Southview Families, </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Our school will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser on May 28, 2026 and are looking for your support to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please see the attached link for online donations, we appreciate any and all contributions! Our goal is $750!</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca%2F122444&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C899dc687792442ab85a208dea1356460%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639125447860350621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Gs%2FHsGpJLyiXKDgpLa3fvAMMBOvaFJIFQLzfXfhK968%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444</a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Thanks in advance 🙂</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Allie St-Laurent</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Core French Teacher</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Southview Public School</h3> <img src="/images/8f735074-9951-40a8-8502-61e800a6ded6?fingerprint=ppb20260522205037" alt="School Carnival" width="768" height="495" style="width:768px;height:495px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Our SAC Sponsored School Carnival will take place on </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Friday June 12, 2026 from 5:00-7:30 p.m.</h2> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Bring the whole family and have a wonderful evening of food, fun and excitement!</h2> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Games/Raffles/Food/Exhibits/Friends</h2> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">See you there!</h2><img src="/images/ee9891ee-87b5-48b0-8790-ffa4d09e3fac?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="LDSB School Year Calendar" width="911" height="695" style="width:911px;height:695px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">What's Ahead...</h2> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">May 2026</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 28 Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 29 Professional Activity Day (No Classes for Students)</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">June 2026</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 2 Regional Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 3 Welcome To Kindergarten (5:30 p.m.)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 9 District Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 12 School Council Carnival Event!</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 22 Grade 8 Graduation</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 24 Final Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning Documents Distributed to Families</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 25 Last Day of School for Students</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Hot Lunch Schedule </h2>Thank you to the School Advisory Committee and our parent volunteers for organizing the Hot Lunch Program! Here is the schedule for the rest of the year: <img src="/images/d01cbb70-dda6-4dbf-9056-b15a4973e29b?fingerprint=ppb20260220195205" alt="Hot Lunch Feb 2026 (b)" width="710" height="898" style="width:710px;height:898px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">CYBER-SAFETY AND SECURITY PRESENTATION</h2> <img src="/images/36472f03-b95b-4777-b0d2-b2e1702d048e?fingerprint=ppb20260522202547" alt="Paul Davis Advertisement" width="722" height="933" style="width:722px;height:933px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Kindergarten at Southview PS</h2> <img src="/images/fa0d1b68-577b-4c15-96ab-3bf959ef9f07?fingerprint=ppb20260424220032" alt="Welcome To Kindergarten!" width="770" height="772" style="width:770px;height:772px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Kindergarten Registration</h2> <img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab?fingerprint=ppb20260115184001" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="651" height="366" style="width:651px;height:366px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/97b85b55-ec2e-4a7b-9580-87d21f5f99ab?fingerprint=ppb20260122162507" alt="Kindergarten Registration" width="641" height="797" style="width:641px;height:797px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Parenting</h2> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Mental Health Ontario</h2><img src="/images/a8e1e168-9aae-4447-8b26-07f289071377?fingerprint=ppb20260220212643" alt="Parent Webinars February 2026" width="712" height="918" style="width:712px;height:918px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Dental Care</h2> <img src="/images/863afb70-c579-495d-af3e-b153c1bceceb?fingerprint=ppb20260509175647" alt="Dental Care Public Health" width="763" height="956" style="width:763px;height:956px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Young People and Well Being - Public Health</h2> <img src="/images/fe712c06-e11f-46f1-ae57-031e006b2761?fingerprint=ppb20260509175608" alt="Well Being Public Health" width="726" height="908" style="width:726px;height:908px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">The Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School</h2> <img src="/images/1b316329-e9a1-4820-9c40-23da0321249c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="High School Transition" width="735" height="511" style="width:735px;height:511px;display:inline-block">Dear Families and Students,The move from Grade 8 to Grade 9 is an exciting milestone in a student’s educational journey. To help students transition smoothly to secondary school, an extensive planning process takes place between December and August.<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">December - February </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">March - June</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">July - August</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 information nights for families (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fdocuments%2F7f8af775-354d-46a7-939f-29996c90d684%2FGrade-8-Information-Nights-2026.pdf%3Ffingerprint%3Dppb20251217014207&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C2b16a41062e04a6a05b708de3691d0cc%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639008197558128029%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oG%2FccGINDAS1xgl2juqFOeKFohMbY9lMPBR5s70gNN8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7f8af775-354d-46a7-939f-29996c90d684/Grade-8-Information-Nights-2026.pdf.?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207 Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">schedule available online</a>)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 classroom visits</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Course selection        </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 visits to secondary schools</li></ul></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Transition meetings</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Day/Tours</li></ul></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Timetables sent to students</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 9 Orientation/Tours</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>Students will be automatically transferred to their home secondary school based on their current elementary school. You can find your child’s designated secondary school by visiting the Tri-Board Eligibility Lookup <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftriboard.mybusplanner.ca%2FEligibility&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C2b16a41062e04a6a05b708de3691d0cc%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639008197558144556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=34jUFpU6NbL1VxrWIPfLtYDuZtBkFBRfZjzEKQW2NYI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility</a>  and entering your home address. Students who wish to attend a Limestone secondary school outside their designated home school area must first complete registration and course selection at their designated school.Families should then contact the requested secondary school directly to apply. If the application is accepted, your student’s course selections will transfer to the new school. Students applying will be placed on a waitlist and may be admitted before the start of Grade 9 if space becomes available. Transportation is not provided for students not attending their designated school. Families of students with exceptional learning needs are encouraged to connect with their elementary school team to discuss programming options and supports for the transition to high school.The Limestone District School Board offers Choices at 9 programs including Academic Arts Enriched Program (AAEP), Advanced Placement Preparatory Program, International Baccalaureate, and Bayridge Computer Science Program (BCSP). If you have any questions about this process, please contact your student’s elementary school or the school location of the Choices at 9 program. See key application dates below:<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Applications due</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Accepted students will be notified </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Students to confirm acceptances</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">February 13, 2026</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">February 20, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>Secondary school guidance counsellors are a helpful resource for learning about programs, course pathways, and available supports and are available to families with students entering Grade 9.Students and families are also encouraged to use myBlueprint to:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Plan and select courses</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Explore occupations and post-secondary options</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Record important information and reflections</li></ul>Students and families should feel comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance whenever needed. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team</h2><img src="/images/55349dce-2a8e-4613-9519-1a720dd22fb6?fingerprint=ppb20260410161140" alt="Quinte Football" width="632" height="804" style="width:632px;height:804px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Maltby Centre Support for Students and Families</h2><img src="/images/43fd51ab-04a7-406f-b0b1-d2705190c76c?fingerprint=ppb20260328174031" alt="Maltby Spring 2026" width="722" height="1028" style="width:722px;height:1028px;display:inline-block"> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Maltby Resources:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NH44gOGjMxXi1Piyy6FPON9rrxt4Di6t/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Workshops at a Glance Spring 2026</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yRPZXCp0TkwBRVPFyDApqBp84Gl35aSz/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Mental Health Services Spring 2026</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dAk3ZHdgxfZm3QdtevLKfFzH7uwFlJO8/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Foundational Services Spring 2026</a></li></ul> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Eyeglasses for Children</h2><img src="/images/381ff23b-66f7-47d1-89b9-ee1fe2a37b3a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="thumbnail 2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="735" height="919" style="width:735px;height:919px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Reporting Absences</h2>All student absences should be reported through the SafeArrival system. Please do not call the school directly to report an absence. You can use the SchoolMessenger app, the Safe Arrival website, or the toll free number (1-855-257-9349) to record an absence.You can find more information by clicking on the following link: <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/report-a-student-absence" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Reporting Absences</a> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Southview Swag</h2><img src="/images/ce3260d8-1332-41c4-93bb-e049e3c2eb09?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="Lynx" width="148" height="179" style="width:148px;height:179px;display:inline-block;float:right">We have partnered with a Specialty Trophies for our school clothing this year. Specialty Trophies is a local Kingston company which provides school apparel to many of the schools in our district. One of the big advantages of this company is that they will provide free shipping to the school! That will be a great savings to our families!If you want to start the year showing off your school colours, checkout what's available at:<a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/</a> <img src="/images/d953d6e6-3477-4d91-a70e-4d7e9970fb32?fingerprint=ppb20251217015010" alt="School Council" width="469" height="216" style="width:469px;height:216px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2">If you have any questions, contributions or suggestions for our School Advisory Committe, they can be contacted at the following e-mail address: <a href="mailto:sviewsac@gmail.com" title="mailto:sviewsac@gmail.com" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">sviewsac@gmail.com</a> </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Our first meeting of the 2026-2027 School Year will tentatively take place on September 24th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Southview Library.</h2> <img src="/images/6b8671bd-7df8-4d15-bbbb-3ead38299e08?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 12 084941" width="517" height="667" style="width:517px;height:667px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">KFL&A Public Health</h2>The <a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/parenting-programs-and-services.aspx" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">KLF&A Public Health website</a> is an invaluable source for parent/guardians and families with respect to family health and welfare. Please use the link provided below to explore the topics and resources available through KFL&A.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Mental Health Ontario</h2><img src="/images/cf8e0478-107c-443d-bfd4-1ef12b843d71?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="School Mental Health Ontario" width="473" height="224" style="width:473px;height:224px;display:inline-block">Check out some of the <a href="https://smho-smso.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Families</a>

2026-05-24 18:15:29.478 +0000 UTC

What's Happening at Southview PS - Week 34, May 2026

<img src="/images/1ece4821-e131-41d2-8937-afa40dae9b3f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013257" alt="Land acknowledgement" width="413" height="323" style="width:413px;height:323px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/162d9bc4-e1e5-4dd6-a553-904a5ea62fef?fingerprint=ppb20260505153528" alt="Track and Field" width="651" height="477" style="width:651px;height:477px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Growing, Learning and Achieving Together</h2> Hello Lynx Families!We are celebrating a number of special events and activities that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. As is usual at this time of the year, our calendar is full, students and teachers are working overtime and the school is a hive of "busyness" and excitement.A huge congratulations is extended to our Drama Club and their supervisors Jennifer Zwiers and Ashley Chapman. Families and students attended two performances of "The Wild Robot" on April 29th, 2026 and the quality of the production was overwhelming. The reviews are in and the decision is unanimous! MAGNIFICIENT! Complete with incredible dramatic performances, music, dancing and audience participation it was obvious from beginning to end that the amount of work that went into this project was awesome! We are incredibly proud of this team who deserve a big "thank you" for bringing joy and laughter to our school and community! Well done!Another annual event that provided a welcome diversion from the academic focus that we typically see at this time of year was the "Celebration of Dance" organized by Aline LaRochelle. The focus on movement, fun and fitness was evident on the day of the event as hundreds of students from Grades 2-6 gathered in the gym to participate in a dance celebration demonstrating a commendable level of skill and enthusiasm. The cheers of delight that each new song elicited from our young people made it clear that all teachers had spent time teaching their students the choreagraphy and exposing them to the upbeat tunes that accompanied the dances! A huge "shout out" to Ms. LaRochelle and all of the teachers for their committment to this well-received and worthwhile activity!Our Skills Ontario Construction Team travelled to Toronto on May 3/4 to participate in the Provincial Championships under the direction of their coach Matt Gallupe. The team had six hours to demonstrate their knowledge and skill, using nothing but wood and cardboard to build a scaled model of a home. The detail that the team included in their blueprint design, framing, roofing and interior structure was outstanding. We are incredibly proud of the achievement of these 4 students and Mr. Gallupe! They have acquired aptitudes and know-how that will serve them well into adulthood! Well done to all of you!On Friday May 1, 2026 our Jr and Sr Dodgeball teams consisting of students from Grade 5-8 travelled to Selby Public School to compete against students from 3 other schools (Selby, The Prince Charles and North Addington). Both Southview teams came out victorious after some heated matches! Mrs. Hutcheson and Mr. Babcock were proud of the resilience, perseverance and teamwork demonstrated by our students throughout the day. They represented our school with a high level of skill, sportmanship and maturity! Congratulations, Lynx!The Track and Field season has officially started with the 800 m and 1200 m qualifying races taking place on Monday May 4th and Wednesday May 6th. Both races were highly competitive with the winning runners demonstrating terrific times and an impressive level of skill and determination. On Wednesday and Thursday of the week beginning May 11th, the qualifying athletes for the other events will be decided upon at two highly anticipated track events. Our ATOM athletes compete on Wednesday and our BANTAM and SENIOR athletes on Thursday. We wish all of our athletes the best of luck and to our coaches and organizers, thank you for providing this oppporunity to our students! The Regional and District finals will take place at the Invista Centre on June 2nd and 9th respectively.Southview Public School is proud to be sending a team of more than 40 runners to the Hawk Run at NDSS on Monday May 11th, 2026. Thank you to our coaches and organizers and best of luck to all of our participating athletes!Thank you to the Napanee Family Of Schools for hosting our Grade 8 students at two big events held over the past week. The May Day Assembly took place at NDSS on Thursday May 7th. This event provided our students with a full day of activities at the high school as they continue their preparation for the transition to Secondary School in September of 2026. On Friday May 8th, The Prince Charles PS welcomed our Grade 8 students to a Careers Fair designed to bring awareness to options and opportunities for our students' futures!Just a reminder that our JK/SK and Grade 2 students will be participating in a Dental Screening on May 21/22, 2026 offered by Public Health. Parents have the option to opt out by following the instructions provided in the inforgraphic below.Academically, our Grade 6 students have started their participation in the EQAO Assessment process by completing the required Literacy modules over the week of May 4th, 2026. Grade 6 will be completing the Math portion of the assessment and Grade 3 both Literacy and Math, at the beginning of June. We are proud of the our student's academic achievement and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in the fall of 2026!On May 28th, all students at Southview PS will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart, Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser. Please see the information below and consider contributing to this worthwhile cause!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">The next meeting of our School Advisory Council will take place on Thursday May 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Please consider attending and making your voice heard!</h2> Have a wonderful couple of weeks everyone and take some time to brief the info graphics below which contain information regarding fantastic opportunities of both students and parents/guardians! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Safety Reminder</h2> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;">Please remember that drivers must come to a complete stop when a pedestrian crossing light (walking person or flashing hand/orange hand) is active, yielding the entire roadway until pedestrians safely reach the other side. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Help us keep our students and their family members safe!</h3> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> </h3>Please note the announcements/info posters in the sections below regarding the following topics/events/opportunities:<ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Hot Lunch Schedule contains the dates for the rest of the school year.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Southview PS is hosting their Discover Kindergarten Event on June 3rd, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This event is intended for all new and propective Junior Kindergarten students!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Kindergarten Registration is now open within the Limestone District School Board and at Southview PS. See the announcement below and in the news links on the right hand side.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Boys and Girls Club is hosting a 3 session workshop on Parenting Without Power Struggles beginning on April 28th. This opportunity is free of charge but requires registration. For more Information, see the poster below!</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">School Mental Health Ontario is holding four very important FREE webinars for parents which will feature subject matter experts hosting conversations regarding critical topics related to children and youth.</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Public Health is attending Southview PS on May 21/22 to perform Dental Screenings on our JK/SK and Grade 2 students. Please reach out to the number provided on the infoposter below if you do not want your child to be screened.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Public Health has provided their regular bulletin for our Newsletter. This month's topic is looking after the well-being of our young people.</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Maltby Centre has provided an updated wealth of information regarding their family and child support services, programs and workshops for Spring 2026.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School. Information regarding the process our Grade 8 students will follow to ensure a successful transtion to high school can be found below! </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team registration happening now. The team will begin it's regular season in May.</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Free Eye Exams (Free Glasses for Students in Kindergarten). For more information, visit the Kingston, Lennox and Addington Public Health website at the URL indicated in the graphic below.</li></ol> We have just placed all of the items from our LOST and FOUND on tables displayed in the entrance foyer. Please tak an opportunity to check the tables if your children are missing clothes and other items. Many our young people leave clothes behind in many different places! In order to prevent loss, labelling your children's clothing is highly recommended!Just a reminder to all families that Southview PS is a scent-free site. Some of our students and staff are very sensitive to strong scents which can affect their health and well-being. Please help us to ensure that all members of our community are avoiding strongly scented products when attending Southview PS. Thank you!John Ricci, Allison Gladu and the Southview Learning Team! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">May 10th, 2026</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms in the Southview PS community and everywhere! </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">We wish you a wonderful day of being celebrated for all that you do! </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Thank you!</h3> <img src="/images/637c0173-645b-4854-834f-05c8f7573d50?fingerprint=ppb20260509174951" alt="Mother's Day" width="612" height="479" style="width:612px;height:479px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER!</h2><img src="/images/f097670d-7b85-492d-88d3-9f437cf0d5a7?fingerprint=ppb20260424215729" alt="Jump Rope For Heart" width="627" height="329" style="width:627px;height:329px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Dear Southview Families, </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Our school will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser on May 28, 2026 and are looking for your support to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please see the attached link for online donations, we appreciate any and all contributions!</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca%2F122444&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C899dc687792442ab85a208dea1356460%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639125447860350621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Gs%2FHsGpJLyiXKDgpLa3fvAMMBOvaFJIFQLzfXfhK968%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444</a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Thanks in advance 🙂</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Allie St-Laurent</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Core French Teacher</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Southview Public School</h3><img src="/images/ee9891ee-87b5-48b0-8790-ffa4d09e3fac?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="LDSB School Year Calendar" width="911" height="695" style="width:911px;height:695px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">What's Ahead...</h2> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">May 2026</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 12 Hawk Run (NDSS)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 13 Southview Atom Track and Field Event (Grades 3-4)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 14 Southview Bantam Track and Field Event (Grades 5-8)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 21 SAC (School Council Meeting) - 6:00 p.m.</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 21/22 Dental Screening for JK/SK & Grade 2</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 28 Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 29 Professional Activity Day (No Classes for Students)</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">June 2026</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 2 Regional Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 3 Welcome To Kindergarten (5:30 p.m.)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 9 District Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 12 School Council Carnival Event!</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 22 Grade 8 Graduation</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 24 Final Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning Documents Distributed to Families</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 25 Last Day of School for Students</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Hot Lunch Schedule </h2>Thank you to the School Advisory Committee and our parent volunteers for organizing the Hot Lunch Program! Here is the schedule for the rest of the year: <img src="/images/d01cbb70-dda6-4dbf-9056-b15a4973e29b?fingerprint=ppb20260220195205" alt="Hot Lunch Feb 2026 (b)" width="710" height="898" style="width:710px;height:898px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Kindergarten at Southview PS</h2> <img src="/images/fa0d1b68-577b-4c15-96ab-3bf959ef9f07?fingerprint=ppb20260424220032" alt="Welcome To Kindergarten!" width="770" height="772" style="width:770px;height:772px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Kindergarten Registration</h2> <img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab?fingerprint=ppb20260115184001" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="651" height="366" style="width:651px;height:366px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/97b85b55-ec2e-4a7b-9580-87d21f5f99ab?fingerprint=ppb20260122162507" alt="Kindergarten Registration" width="641" height="797" style="width:641px;height:797px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Parenting</h2><img src="/images/0472b2ae-e592-4350-ba75-bb236421a757?fingerprint=ppb20260424173019" alt="Parenting Course BGC" width="637" height="821" style="width:637px;height:821px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/44257223-dd60-464b-ab28-65cb236562ef?fingerprint=ppb20260424174108" alt="Parenting Course BGC 2" width="626" height="805" style="width:626px;height:805px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Mental Health Ontario</h2><img src="/images/a8e1e168-9aae-4447-8b26-07f289071377?fingerprint=ppb20260220212643" alt="Parent Webinars February 2026" width="712" height="918" style="width:712px;height:918px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Dental Screening on May 21/22, 2026</h2> <img src="/images/43a175ad-fa00-46ed-b1a1-326c252cad61?fingerprint=ppb20260330184807" alt="Dental Screening 2026" width="765" height="954" style="width:765px;height:954px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/863afb70-c579-495d-af3e-b153c1bceceb?fingerprint=ppb20260509175647" alt="Dental Care Public Health" width="763" height="956" style="width:763px;height:956px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Young People and Well Being - Public Health</h2> <img src="/images/fe712c06-e11f-46f1-ae57-031e006b2761?fingerprint=ppb20260509175608" alt="Well Being Public Health" width="726" height="908" style="width:726px;height:908px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">The Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School</h2> <img src="/images/1b316329-e9a1-4820-9c40-23da0321249c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="High School Transition" width="735" height="511" style="width:735px;height:511px;display:inline-block">Dear Families and Students,The move from Grade 8 to Grade 9 is an exciting milestone in a student’s educational journey. To help students transition smoothly to secondary school, an extensive planning process takes place between December and August.<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">December - February </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">March - June</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">July - August</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 information nights for families (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fdocuments%2F7f8af775-354d-46a7-939f-29996c90d684%2FGrade-8-Information-Nights-2026.pdf%3Ffingerprint%3Dppb20251217014207&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C2b16a41062e04a6a05b708de3691d0cc%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639008197558128029%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oG%2FccGINDAS1xgl2juqFOeKFohMbY9lMPBR5s70gNN8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7f8af775-354d-46a7-939f-29996c90d684/Grade-8-Information-Nights-2026.pdf.?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207 Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">schedule available online</a>)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 classroom visits</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Course selection        </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 visits to secondary schools</li></ul></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Transition meetings</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Day/Tours</li></ul></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Timetables sent to students</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 9 Orientation/Tours</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>Students will be automatically transferred to their home secondary school based on their current elementary school. You can find your child’s designated secondary school by visiting the Tri-Board Eligibility Lookup <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftriboard.mybusplanner.ca%2FEligibility&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C2b16a41062e04a6a05b708de3691d0cc%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639008197558144556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=34jUFpU6NbL1VxrWIPfLtYDuZtBkFBRfZjzEKQW2NYI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility</a>  and entering your home address. Students who wish to attend a Limestone secondary school outside their designated home school area must first complete registration and course selection at their designated school.Families should then contact the requested secondary school directly to apply. If the application is accepted, your student’s course selections will transfer to the new school. Students applying will be placed on a waitlist and may be admitted before the start of Grade 9 if space becomes available. Transportation is not provided for students not attending their designated school. Families of students with exceptional learning needs are encouraged to connect with their elementary school team to discuss programming options and supports for the transition to high school.The Limestone District School Board offers Choices at 9 programs including Academic Arts Enriched Program (AAEP), Advanced Placement Preparatory Program, International Baccalaureate, and Bayridge Computer Science Program (BCSP). If you have any questions about this process, please contact your student’s elementary school or the school location of the Choices at 9 program. See key application dates below:<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Applications due</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Accepted students will be notified </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Students to confirm acceptances</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">February 13, 2026</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">February 20, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>Secondary school guidance counsellors are a helpful resource for learning about programs, course pathways, and available supports and are available to families with students entering Grade 9.Students and families are also encouraged to use myBlueprint to:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Plan and select courses</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Explore occupations and post-secondary options</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Record important information and reflections</li></ul>Students and families should feel comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance whenever needed. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team</h2><img src="/images/55349dce-2a8e-4613-9519-1a720dd22fb6?fingerprint=ppb20260410161140" alt="Quinte Football" width="632" height="804" style="width:632px;height:804px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Maltby Centre Support for Students and Families</h2><img src="/images/43fd51ab-04a7-406f-b0b1-d2705190c76c?fingerprint=ppb20260328174031" alt="Maltby Spring 2026" width="722" height="1028" style="width:722px;height:1028px;display:inline-block"> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Maltby Resources:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NH44gOGjMxXi1Piyy6FPON9rrxt4Di6t/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Workshops at a Glance Spring 2026</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yRPZXCp0TkwBRVPFyDApqBp84Gl35aSz/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Mental Health Services Spring 2026</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dAk3ZHdgxfZm3QdtevLKfFzH7uwFlJO8/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Foundational Services Spring 2026</a></li></ul> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Eyeglasses for Children</h2><img src="/images/381ff23b-66f7-47d1-89b9-ee1fe2a37b3a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="thumbnail 2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="735" height="919" style="width:735px;height:919px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Reporting Absences</h2>All student absences should be reported through the SafeArrival system. Please do not call the school directly to report an absence. You can use the SchoolMessenger app, the Safe Arrival website, or the toll free number (1-855-257-9349) to record an absence.You can find more information by clicking on the following link: <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/report-a-student-absence" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Reporting Absences</a> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Southview Swag</h2><img src="/images/ce3260d8-1332-41c4-93bb-e049e3c2eb09?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="Lynx" width="148" height="179" style="width:148px;height:179px;display:inline-block;float:right">We have partnered with a Specialty Trophies for our school clothing this year. Specialty Trophies is a local Kingston company which provides school apparel to many of the schools in our district. One of the big advantages of this company is that they will provide free shipping to the school! That will be a great savings to our families!If you want to start the year showing off your school colours, checkout what's available at:<a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/</a> <img src="/images/d953d6e6-3477-4d91-a70e-4d7e9970fb32?fingerprint=ppb20251217015010" alt="School Council" width="469" height="216" style="width:469px;height:216px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2">If you have any questions, contributions or suggestions for our School Advisory Committe, they can be contacted at the following e-mail address: <a href="mailto:sviewsac@gmail.com" title="mailto:sviewsac@gmail.com" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">sviewsac@gmail.com</a> </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Our next meeting will take place on Thursday May 21st at 6:00 p.m. Please consider coming out and making your voice heard!</h2> <img src="/images/6b8671bd-7df8-4d15-bbbb-3ead38299e08?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 12 084941" width="517" height="667" style="width:517px;height:667px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">KFL&A Public Health</h2>The <a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/parenting-programs-and-services.aspx" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">KLF&A Public Health website</a> is an invaluable source for parent/guardians and families with respect to family health and welfare. Please use the link provided below to explore the topics and resources available through KFL&A.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Mental Health Ontario</h2><img src="/images/cf8e0478-107c-443d-bfd4-1ef12b843d71?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="School Mental Health Ontario" width="473" height="224" style="width:473px;height:224px;display:inline-block">Check out some of the <a href="https://smho-smso.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Families</a>

2026-05-09 19:24:24.25 +0000 UTC

What's Happening at Southview PS - Week 32, April 2026

<img src="/images/1ece4821-e131-41d2-8937-afa40dae9b3f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013257" alt="Land acknowledgement" width="413" height="323" style="width:413px;height:323px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/07ac3cc4-738f-4ae0-8f8a-cc41bdada215?fingerprint=ppb20260424174457" alt="The Wild Robot" width="482" height="732" style="width:482px;height:732px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Growing, Learning and Achieving Together</h2> Hello Lynx Families!We officially have two months left of the school year and there are an amazing number of school events and activities being planned to take place over the next 8 weeks. Our athletes are going to be especially busy in May and June. On May 1st, Southview's Junior and Senior Co-Ed. Dodgeball Teams will be participating in a tournament being held at Selby PS. The final teams have been chosen and both teams are spending time at nutrition breaks practicing for what promises to be a fast paced and hard fought competition. Good luck to our Dodgeball athletes and coaches. On Tuesday May 5th, the Junior Boys and Girls Basketball teams will be participating in their skills development competition. This promises to be a fun filled day for all athletes! On Monday May 4th, our Bantam and Senior runners will be participating in the 800 m qualifier for the Regional Track and Field competition to be held at the Invista Centre later in June. Additionally, on Wednesday May 6th, all three divisions (Atom, Bantam and Senior) will be competing to qualify for the Regional Track and Field Meet in the 1200 m race. Qualifications for all other Track and Field events will take place at school track and field competitions on May 13th (Atom) and 14th (Bantam and Senior). Good luck to all competitors! Our long distance runners will also have another opportunity to test their skills at the Hawk Run to take place on Tuesday May 12th at NDSS!Outside of the athletic arena, Southview is looking forward to a number of exciting activities that involve our students participation! The BIG event this week is the Drama Club's production of their play "The Wild Robot"! Our thespian group have been practicing non-stop to prepare for their big day and the whole school is "over the moon" exicted. Performances take place on Wednesday April 29th at 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. and parents our welcome to attend! Thank you to our directors, Mrs. Zwiers and Mrs. Chapman! Our Skills Ontario 4-Person Team will be travelling to Toronto on May 3/4 to compete in their province-wide competition. This event is the culmination of a months long preparation period which invovled a huge win at the District competition which led to their qualificaiton for the provincial championships. We are incredibly proud of these four very capable individuals and their coach Mr. Gallupe and wish them every success next week! A huge thank you goes out to Aline LaRochelle who is organizing Southview's participation in the "Celebration of Dance" which will take place in our school gym on Wednesday May 6th. Southview will particpate with school across the LDSB in this annual event which celebrates our student's developing confidence and competence while promoting the philosophy of being active for life!Academically, our Grade 3 and 6 students will begin their participation in the EQAO Assessment process which will run intermittently from May 5th until June 9th, 2026. We are proud of the our student's academic achievement and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in the fall of 2026!On May 28th, all students at Southview PS will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart, Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser. Please see the information below and consider contributing to this worthwhile cause!Just a reminder that our Grade 7 students will be participating in their second round of immunizations on May 4th, 2026.Have a wonderful couple of weeks everyone and take some time to brief the info graphics below which contain information regarding fantastic opportunities of both students and parents/guardians! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Safety Reminder</h2> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;">Please remember that drivers must come to a complete stop when a pedestrian crossing light (walking person or flashing hand/orange hand) is active, yielding the entire roadway until pedestrians safely reach the other side. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Help us keep our students and their family members safe!</h3> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> </h3>Please note the announcements/info posters in the sections below regarding the following topics/events/opportunities:<ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Hot Lunch Schedule contains the dates for the rest of the school year.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Southview PS is hosting their Discover Kindergarten Event on June 3rd, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This event is intended for all new and propective Junior Kindergarten students!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Kindergarten Registration is now open within the Limestone District School Board and at Southview PS. See the announcement below and in the news links on the right hand side.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Boys and Girls Club is hosting a 4 session workshop on Parenting Without Power Struggles beginning on April 28th. This opportunity is free of charge but requires registration. For more Information, see the poster below!</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">School Mental Health Ontario is holding four very important FREE webinars for parents which will feature subject matter experts hosting conversations regarding critical topics related to children and youth.</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Public Health is attending Southview PS on May 21/22 to perform Dental Screenings on our JK/SK and Grade 2 students. Please reach out to the number provided on the infoposter below if you do not want your child to be screened.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Public Health has provided their regular bulletin for our Newsletter. This month's topic is protecting our children from harmful substances.</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">NEW!! The Maltby Centre has provided an updated wealth of information regarding their family and child support services, programs and workshops for Spring 2026.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School. Information regarding the process our Grade 8 students will follow to ensure a successful transtion to high school can be found below! </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">NDSS is hosting a Grade 8 May Day Assembly on May 7th, 2026</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team registration happening now. The team will begin it's regular season in May.</li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Free Eye Exams (Free Glasses for Students in Kindergarten). For more information, visit the Kingston, Lennox and Addington Public Health website at the URL indicated in the graphic below.</li></ol> We have just placed all of the items from our LOST and FOUND on tables displayed in the entrance foyer. Please tak an opportunity to check the tables if your children are missing clothes and other items. Many our young people leave clothes behind in many different places! In order to prevent loss, labelling your children's clothing is highly recommended!Just a reminder to all families that Southview PS is a scent-free site. Some of our students and staff are very sensitive to strong scents which can affect their health and well-being. Please help us to ensure that all members of our community are avoiding strongly scented products when attending Southview PS. Thank you!John Ricci, Allison Gladu and the Southview Learning Team!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER!</h2><img src="/images/f097670d-7b85-492d-88d3-9f437cf0d5a7?fingerprint=ppb20260424215729" alt="Jump Rope For Heart" width="627" height="329" style="width:627px;height:329px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Dear Southview Families, </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Our school will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser on May 28, 2026 and are looking for your support to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please see the attached link for online donations, we appreciate any and all contributions!</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca%2F122444&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C899dc687792442ab85a208dea1356460%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639125447860350621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Gs%2FHsGpJLyiXKDgpLa3fvAMMBOvaFJIFQLzfXfhK968%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444</a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Thanks in advance 🙂</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Allie St-Laurent</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Core French Teacher</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Southview Public School</h3><img src="/images/ee9891ee-87b5-48b0-8790-ffa4d09e3fac?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="LDSB School Year Calendar" width="911" height="695" style="width:911px;height:695px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">What's Ahead...</h2> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">April 2026</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 29 "The Wild Robot" Drama Performance</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">May 2026</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 1 Jr/Sr Dodgeball Tournament at Selby PS</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 4 Grade 7 Immunizations (Second Round)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 3/4 Provincial Skills Ontario Competition - Good Luck to our Construction Skills Group!</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 5 800 m Qualifying Run (Bantom and Senior)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 6 1200 m Qualifying Run (All 3 Divisions)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 6 Celebration of Dance</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 7 May Day Grade 8 Assembly (NDSS)</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 8 Careers Fair at TPCS for Grade 8</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 12 Hawk Run (NDSS)</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 13 Southview Atom Track and Field Event (Grades 3-4)</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 14 Southview Bantam Track and Field Event (Grades 5-8)</li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 21 SAC (School Council Meeting) - 6:00 p.m.</li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 21/22 Dental Screening for JK/SK & Grade 2</li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 28 Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser</li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 29 Professional Activity Day (No Classes for Students)</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">June 2026</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 2 Regional Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 3 Welcome To Kindergarten (5:30 p.m.)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 9 District Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 12 School Council Carnival Event!</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 22 Grade 8 Graduation</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 24 Final Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning Documents Distributed to Families</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 25 Last Day of School for Students</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Hot Lunch Schedule </h2>Thank you to the School Advisory Committee and our parent volunteers for organizing the Hot Lunch Program! Here is the schedule for the rest of the year: <img src="/images/d01cbb70-dda6-4dbf-9056-b15a4973e29b?fingerprint=ppb20260220195205" alt="Hot Lunch Feb 2026 (b)" width="710" height="898" style="width:710px;height:898px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Kindergarten at Southview PS</h2> <img src="/images/fa0d1b68-577b-4c15-96ab-3bf959ef9f07?fingerprint=ppb20260424220032" alt="Welcome To Kindergarten!" width="770" height="772" style="width:770px;height:772px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Kindergarten Registration</h2> <img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab?fingerprint=ppb20260115184001" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="651" height="366" style="width:651px;height:366px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/97b85b55-ec2e-4a7b-9580-87d21f5f99ab?fingerprint=ppb20260122162507" alt="Kindergarten Registration" width="641" height="797" style="width:641px;height:797px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Parenting</h2><img src="/images/0472b2ae-e592-4350-ba75-bb236421a757?fingerprint=ppb20260424173019" alt="Parenting Course BGC" width="637" height="821" style="width:637px;height:821px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/44257223-dd60-464b-ab28-65cb236562ef?fingerprint=ppb20260424174108" alt="Parenting Course BGC 2" width="626" height="805" style="width:626px;height:805px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Mental Health Ontario</h2><img src="/images/a8e1e168-9aae-4447-8b26-07f289071377?fingerprint=ppb20260220212643" alt="Parent Webinars February 2026" width="712" height="918" style="width:712px;height:918px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Dental Screening on May 21/22, 2026</h2> <img src="/images/43a175ad-fa00-46ed-b1a1-326c252cad61?fingerprint=ppb20260330184807" alt="Dental Screening 2026" width="765" height="954" style="width:765px;height:954px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Harmful Substances - Public Health</h2> <img src="/images/565a5e1a-ad87-4fc4-9bfe-37e81acd7de2?fingerprint=ppb20260328172938" alt="Public Health Storing Harmful Substances" width="756" height="942" style="width:756px;height:942px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">NEUROVIBES</h2> <img src="/images/31e1c51f-ca64-4903-a83d-061037d9da1c?fingerprint=ppb20260330203207" alt="Neurovibes" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">The Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School</h2> <img src="/images/1b316329-e9a1-4820-9c40-23da0321249c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="High School Transition" width="735" height="511" style="width:735px;height:511px;display:inline-block">Dear Families and Students,The move from Grade 8 to Grade 9 is an exciting milestone in a student’s educational journey. To help students transition smoothly to secondary school, an extensive planning process takes place between December and August.<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">December - February </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">March - June</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">July - August</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 information nights for families (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fdocuments%2F7f8af775-354d-46a7-939f-29996c90d684%2FGrade-8-Information-Nights-2026.pdf%3Ffingerprint%3Dppb20251217014207&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C2b16a41062e04a6a05b708de3691d0cc%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639008197558128029%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oG%2FccGINDAS1xgl2juqFOeKFohMbY9lMPBR5s70gNN8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7f8af775-354d-46a7-939f-29996c90d684/Grade-8-Information-Nights-2026.pdf.?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207 Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">schedule available online</a>)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 classroom visits</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Course selection        </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 visits to secondary schools</li></ul></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Transition meetings</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Day/Tours</li></ul></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Timetables sent to students</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 9 Orientation/Tours</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>Students will be automatically transferred to their home secondary school based on their current elementary school. You can find your child’s designated secondary school by visiting the Tri-Board Eligibility Lookup <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftriboard.mybusplanner.ca%2FEligibility&data=05%7C02%7Criccij%40limestone.on.ca%7C2b16a41062e04a6a05b708de3691d0cc%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639008197558144556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=34jUFpU6NbL1VxrWIPfLtYDuZtBkFBRfZjzEKQW2NYI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility</a>  and entering your home address. Students who wish to attend a Limestone secondary school outside their designated home school area must first complete registration and course selection at their designated school.Families should then contact the requested secondary school directly to apply. If the application is accepted, your student’s course selections will transfer to the new school. Students applying will be placed on a waitlist and may be admitted before the start of Grade 9 if space becomes available. Transportation is not provided for students not attending their designated school. Families of students with exceptional learning needs are encouraged to connect with their elementary school team to discuss programming options and supports for the transition to high school.The Limestone District School Board offers Choices at 9 programs including Academic Arts Enriched Program (AAEP), Advanced Placement Preparatory Program, International Baccalaureate, and Bayridge Computer Science Program (BCSP). If you have any questions about this process, please contact your student’s elementary school or the school location of the Choices at 9 program. See key application dates below:<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Applications due</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Accepted students will be notified </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Students to confirm acceptances</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">February 13, 2026</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">February 20, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>Secondary school guidance counsellors are a helpful resource for learning about programs, course pathways, and available supports and are available to families with students entering Grade 9.Students and families are also encouraged to use myBlueprint to:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Plan and select courses</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Explore occupations and post-secondary options</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Record important information and reflections</li></ul>Students and families should feel comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance whenever needed. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">MAY DAY Grade 8 ASSEMBLY - NDSS </h2> <img src="/images/2b68e9c8-e6c7-4369-9171-909f934d615d?fingerprint=ppb20260328172450" alt="May Day Assembly 2026" width="601" height="593" style="width:601px;height:593px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team</h2><img src="/images/55349dce-2a8e-4613-9519-1a720dd22fb6?fingerprint=ppb20260410161140" alt="Quinte Football" width="632" height="804" style="width:632px;height:804px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Maltby Centre Support for Students and Families</h2><img src="/images/43fd51ab-04a7-406f-b0b1-d2705190c76c?fingerprint=ppb20260328174031" alt="Maltby Spring 2026" width="722" height="1028" style="width:722px;height:1028px;display:inline-block"> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Maltby Resources:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NH44gOGjMxXi1Piyy6FPON9rrxt4Di6t/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Workshops at a Glance Spring 2026</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yRPZXCp0TkwBRVPFyDApqBp84Gl35aSz/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Mental Health Services Spring 2026</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dAk3ZHdgxfZm3QdtevLKfFzH7uwFlJO8/view?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Maltby Foundational Services Spring 2026</a></li></ul> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Eyeglasses for Children</h2><img src="/images/381ff23b-66f7-47d1-89b9-ee1fe2a37b3a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="thumbnail 2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="735" height="919" style="width:735px;height:919px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Reporting Absences</h2>All student absences should be reported through the SafeArrival system. Please do not call the school directly to report an absence. You can use the SchoolMessenger app, the Safe Arrival website, or the toll free number (1-855-257-9349) to record an absence.You can find more information by clicking on the following link: <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/report-a-student-absence" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Reporting Absences</a> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Southview Swag</h2><img src="/images/ce3260d8-1332-41c4-93bb-e049e3c2eb09?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="Lynx" width="148" height="179" style="width:148px;height:179px;display:inline-block;float:right">We have partnered with a Specialty Trophies for our school clothing this year. Specialty Trophies is a local Kingston company which provides school apparel to many of the schools in our district. One of the big advantages of this company is that they will provide free shipping to the school! That will be a great savings to our families!If you want to start the year showing off your school colours, checkout what's available at:<a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/</a> <img src="/images/d953d6e6-3477-4d91-a70e-4d7e9970fb32?fingerprint=ppb20251217015010" alt="School Council" width="469" height="216" style="width:469px;height:216px;display:inline-block"> If you have any questions, contributions or suggestions for our School Advisory Committe, they can be contacted at the following e-mail address: <a href="mailto:sviewsac@gmail.com" title="mailto:sviewsac@gmail.com" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">sviewsac@gmail.com</a> Our next meeting will take place on Thursday May 21st at 6:00 p.m. Please consider coming out and making your voice heard! <img src="/images/6b8671bd-7df8-4d15-bbbb-3ead38299e08?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 12 084941" width="517" height="667" style="width:517px;height:667px;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/58ae1d2f-6786-49ce-849d-62f64cc09c0e?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="KFLA PH" width="539" height="910" style="width:539px;height:910px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">KFL&A Public Health</h2>The <a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/parenting-programs-and-services.aspx" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">KLF&A Public Health website</a> is an invaluable source for parent/guardians and families with respect to family health and welfare. Please use the link provided below to explore the topics and resources available through KFL&A.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Mental Health Ontario</h2><img src="/images/cf8e0478-107c-443d-bfd4-1ef12b843d71?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="School Mental Health Ontario" width="473" height="224" style="width:473px;height:224px;display:inline-block">Check out some of the <a href="https://smho-smso.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Families</a>

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Welcome to Southview Public School, where we strive to live our school motto "Embracing Differences, Learning Together" every day. We host a population of more than 600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Our staff work diligently and collaboratively to provide a rich and engaging educational program, and a positive learning environment for all of our students. Our Southview Lynx proudly represent our school at a variety of athletic and special events across the district.

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Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - Seeking Expression of Interest

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</h2>The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from <a href="about:blank" class="editor-link">individuals</a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link">[EL1]</a>  interested in joining the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the September 2026 to August 2028 term.  We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A Limestone school administrator</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">One or more Limestone secondary students</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</li></ul>Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism. An understanding of the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Anti-Racism Data Standards</a> is an asset.Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the Fundamentals of OCAP training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3">How to express interest:</h3>Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.Before expressing your interest, please review our <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link">Terms of Reference.</a>You can submit online <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link">here</a>, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared).  Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of <a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Student Census </a>data to minimize the risk of bias. The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Fundamentals of OCAP®</a> training.

2026-05-29 15:58:02.236 +0000 UTC

Message from the Director - May 28, 2026

Dear Families,It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of May, and the current school year only has four weeks remaining.  This message is to communicate a reminder regarding the PA Day tomorrow, and to share some information regarding an upcoming information session for families. Reminder – P.A. Day – Friday, May 29, 2026 A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is a P.A. Day, and there will be no classes for students.LDSB PIC – Guest Speaker: Paul Davis – Friday, June 5, 2026 The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to a free, informative, and engaging evening focused on helping families navigate the digital world. Topics will include:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Social media use</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Cyberbullying</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Online privacy</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Gaming and gambling</li></ul>Event details: Friday, June 5, 2026 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. LDSB Education Centre, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, KingstonThis is a great opportunity to learn practical tips and strategies to help support your child online. Register for this free event online: <a href="https://bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026" class="editor-link">bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026</a>.Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership in supporting student success and well-being. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable weekend.Krishna Burra CEO/Director of Education Limestone District School Board

2026-05-28 20:30:21.967 +0000 UTC

LDSB PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis

Join us for a free parent session with guest speaker Paul Davis! The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to an informative and engaging evening focused on:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Social media use</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Cyberbullying</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Online privacy</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Gaming and gambling</li></ul>Friday, June 5, 20265:30 – 7:00 p.m.LDSB Education Centre, 220, Portsmouth Avenue, KingstonThis is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child in today’s digital world.Register online: <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" class="editor-link">PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis (Free Event) – Fill out form</a><figure><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" title="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram"><img src="/images/4e2a9d97-41c5-4ea6-9410-06d26cb11a83?fingerprint=ppb20260521195148" alt="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure>

2026-05-28 13:38:33.734 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.