Growing, Learning and Achieving Together
Hello Lynx Families!
This is definitely a "highlight" time of year for the students and staff at Southview PS. Not only is the weather changing quickly and dramatically, but we are also entering the last third of the school year where teachers begin the final push towards June. There are a number of events, competitions and academic activities that have been planned to take place over the next couple of months, in addtion to the planning that has already started for the 2026-2027 school year.
One of the big events in April will be our drama presentation entitled "The Wild Robot" which will take place on Wednesday April 29th, 2026. This very large group of thespians have moved rehearsals from the front foyer to the gym as their performance day gets closer and closer. We are all super excited to see the show and celebrate our young performers. Thank you to Mrs. Jen Zwiers and her amazing team.
Congratulations to our Skills Ontario - Intermediate Construction Skills Group that placed first in the District competition held at St Lawrence college last month. This group of four very talented students, led by Mr. Gallupe, will be moving on to the Provincial competition on May 3/4 in Toronto. Well done and good luck to this amazing group of achievers!
We are also very excited that some of our young artists will be preparing work to be displayed at the "Neurovibes" presentation being offered on April 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Queen's BioScience Building. Thank you to Ms. Ashley Chapman's Grade 3/4 class who have volunteered to send some special art work to be put on display! Well done, Grade 3/4!
The Running Club has started their Spring training schedule and will continue to provide an opportunity for those students who are keen to get into competition form for the Road Race, and Track and Field Season. Our students are dedicating much of their break time to getting into top physical condition in order to compete in our Spring sport lineup. All of the upcoming dates for the Road Race and Track and Field season are included in the "What's Ahead" section below. Thank you to our coaches and well done to our athletes.
The weather has not cooperated at all for our Grade 3s and 3/4s who have been rained out on three separate occasions for their trip to Gould Lake . Fortunately, our Outdoor Education Team is exceedingly flexible and has now offered this group an alternative date in April/May which should improve the likelihood that the trip will actually happen (and it also increases the program choices!).
As mentioned in our previous newsletter, coaches are also spending their lunch offering skill and training sessions in the gym for our athletes hoping to join the Junior Basketball or one of the other many sports on offer in the next few months. Thank you to all of our coaches and athletes for their dedication to physical wellness and healthy competition!
All of the staff at Southview PS, would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our students and their families a very happy and and relaxing four day long weekend from April 3-6, 2026. Be safe, be healthy and see you back at Southview PS on Monday April 7, 2026!
Please note the announcements/info posters in the sections below regarding the following topics/events/opportunities:
- The new Hot Lunch Schedule is ready and contains the dates for the rest of the school year.
- 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 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.
- Public Health has provided their regular bulletin for our Newsletter. This month's topic is protecting our children from harmful substances.
- NEW!! 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!
- NDSS is hosting a Grade 8 May Day Assembly on May 7th, 2026
- 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!
What's Ahead...
April 2026
- April 3-6 Easter Break
- April 17 Professional Activity Day (No Classes for Students)
- April 29 "The Wild Robot" Drama Performance
May 2026
- May 3/4 Provincial Skills Ontario Competition - Good Luck to our Construction Skills Group!
- May 5 800 m Qualifying Run (All 3 Divisions)
- May 6 1200 m Qualifying Run (All 3 Divisions)
- May 7 May Day Grade 8 Assembly (NDSS)
- May 8 Careers Fair at TPCS for Grade 8
- May 12 Hawk Run (NDSS)
- May 13 Southview Atom Track and Field Event (Grades 3-4)
- May 14 Southview Bantam Track and Field Event (Grades 5-8)
- May 21/22 Dental Screening for JK/SK & Grade 2
June 2026
- June 2 Regional Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
- June 9 District Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
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:
Kindergarten Registration
School Mental Health Ontario
Dental Screening on May 21/22, 2026
Harmful Substances - Public Health
NEUROVIBES
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.
MAY DAY Grade 8 ASSEMBLY - NDSS
Football Tryouts
Key Details for Families:
· Divisions: U12 (2014–2015) and U14 (2012–2013)
· Focus: Player safety, certified coaching, and skill development.
· Registration: Now open at www.skyhawksfootball.ca
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 next meeting will take place on Thursday April 16 at 6:00 p.m. Please consider coming out and making your voice heard!
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