Growing, Learning and Achieving Together
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.
Preparations for the 2026-2027 School Year
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.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the success of all students and staff at Southview PS.
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!
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!
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!
Safety Reminder
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.
Help us keep our students and their family members safe!
Please note the announcements/info posters in the sections below regarding the following topics/events/opportunities:
- The Hot Lunch Schedule contains the dates for the rest of the school year.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- Public Health has provided their regular bulletin for our Newsletter. This month's topic is looking after the well-being of our young people.
- The Maltby Centre has provided an updated wealth of information regarding their family and child support services, programs and workshops for Spring 2026.
- 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!
- The Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team registration happening now. The team will begin it's regular season in May.
- 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.
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!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER!
Dear Southview Families,
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!
https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444
Thanks in advance 🙂
Allie St-Laurent
Core French Teacher
Southview Public School
Our SAC Sponsored School Carnival will take place on
Friday June 12, 2026 from 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family and have a wonderful evening of food, fun and excitement!
Games/Raffles/Food/Exhibits/Friends
See you there!
What's Ahead...
May 2026
- May 28 Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser
- May 29 Professional Activity Day (No Classes for Students)
June 2026
- June 2 Regional Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
- June 3 Welcome To Kindergarten (5:30 p.m.)
- June 9 District Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
- June 12 School Council Carnival Event!
- June 22 Grade 8 Graduation
- June 24 Final Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning Documents Distributed to Families
- June 25 Last Day of School for Students
Hot Lunch Schedule
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:
CYBER-SAFETY AND SECURITY PRESENTATION
Welcome to Kindergarten at Southview PS
Kindergarten Registration
Parenting
School Mental Health Ontario
Dental Care
Young People and Well Being - Public Health
The Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School
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.
December - February | March - June | July - August |
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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 triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility 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:
Applications due | Accepted students will be notified | Students to confirm acceptances |
January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
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:
- Plan and select courses
- Explore occupations and post-secondary options
- Record important information and reflections
Students and families should feel comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance whenever needed.
Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team
Maltby Centre Support for Students and Families
Maltby Resources:
- Maltby Workshops at a Glance Spring 2026
- Maltby Mental Health Services Spring 2026
- Maltby Foundational Services Spring 2026
Eyeglasses for Children
Reporting Absences
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: Reporting Absences
Southview Swag
If you want to start the year showing off your school colours, checkout what's available at:https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/
If you have any questions, contributions or suggestions for our School Advisory Committe, they can be contacted at the following e-mail address: sviewsac@gmail.com
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.
KFL&A Public Health
The KLF&A Public Health website 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.
School Mental Health Ontario
Check out some of the Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Families