Growing, Learning and Achieving Together
Hello Lynx Families!
It has been a busy month that has gone by relatively uninterrupted by snow days (except for today) which has allowed our students and staff to expereince a great start to the second term. It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through this school year and that our students are engaged in activities that will take us into the Spring season and towards the end of the year. Recently, all students and their families received the Kindergarten Communication of Learning and First Term Report Cards for Grades 1-8 on February 13, 2026. Please review these reports carefully feel free to reach out to your child's teachers if you have any questions about progress. Just a reminder that Second Term I.E.P.s will be distributed to families on March 23rd, 2026.
We are very excited to welcome Ms. Ashley Patterson to Southview PS as a new Educational Assistant. We are already seeing the impact in the short time that Ashley has been here! Way to go, Ashley! We are so happy you have joined our team!
Our Southview PS Basketball Teams have been super busy, competing very successfully in exhibition games and a tournament across the LDSB. Our Senior Girls played a very competitive exhibition game against a team from Ernestown and came out on top while demonstrating some terrific skill. Our Senior boys have played a couple of exhibition games at Southview and Bath P.S. coming out on top in both games. They also competed in a tournament at North Addington Education Centre in which they won all of their games! The Senior Boys and Girls are very skilled and show great sportsmanship. Both the Boys and Girls teams have upcoming final tournaments. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches! Go Lynx!
Our Coed Junior Floor Hockey Team went 3-0 win/loss in their tournament at Selby PS. The team played like true champions but lost their final match against the host team Selby PS. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches! Go Lynx! There are many more athletic activities that our students will have the opportunity to enjoy. Our Junior athletes will be soon getting started in thier own basketball season. Tryouts for Junior Basketball will begin shortly for a season that will take us into May. All interested athletes should attend to morning announcements for information about participation! Additional upcoming athletic activities at Southview include touch football, dodgeball, road racing Track and field and ultimate frisbee. There is lots on offer for the athletes at Southview PS.
Our Grade 7/8 Skills Ontario competition team has been hard at work getting ready to compete at the Skills Ontario event in the Elementary Construction Scope. Best of luck to Mr. Gallupe and his team who have been preparing for this competitive experience for a couple of months!
Southview's Grade 8 students are beginning to pick up speed in terms of preparing for the transition to Secondary School in the Fall of 2026. The NDSS Open House took place on Wednesday February 18th and was extremely well attended by students from Southview PS. This is an exciting time for our graduating class and our staff is working over time to ensure future success.
Today, Director Burra sent a newsletter to all families that included our proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar. Please remember that this calendar is a proposal only and still needs to be approved by the Ministry of Education. Final approval of our school calendar for the coming school year will be communicated to families in the next while.
Please have a look at the advertisement included below regarding the Free Webinar Series being hosted by School Mental Health Ontario over the months from March-June. These topics cover critical topics related to our children and youth! Register today!
There are two very important days that are fast approaching in our calendar:
- "Pink Shirt Day" - On February 25, 2026, Southview PS will be hosting a Pink Shirt Day to acknowledge the importance of acknowledging our diversity and estblsihing a culture of acceptance and belonging. This "Pink Shirt Day" is being held to support the Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada.
- "Carnaval" - On Thursday February 26, 2026, the French Department at Soutview PS will be holding a full day Carnaval event to celebrate French culture in Canada! We are all looking forward to this amazing annual celebration! Thank you to Mme. St. Laurent, Mme. Bullock, Mme. Coulter, Mme. Moore and Mr. Morrow for organizing such an amazing expereince for our students.
Please note the announcements 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.
- Skyhawks Football Tryouts (U12 & U14) are happening beginning February 14, 2026. Please see ad below for more information and a link to the Skyhawks site!
- The Public Health Department has provided information regarding Vaccination Clinics opportunities.
- The Public Health Department has provided guidance for prevention and care with respect to respiratory infections.
- The Maltby Centre has provided a wealth of information regarding their family and child support services, programs and workshops.
- 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!
- 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.
The weather is forecast to fluctuate a great deal over the next while, so please ensure that your children come to school with attire that is suitable for the weather. Many of our students choose not to wear a coat at recess time despite temperatures that are well below freezing. Please have a chat with your children regarding your expectations and feel free to reach out to the school if you have concerns. Snowpants are highly recommended for students who want to play in the snow. It might even be a good idea to send extra mitts/gloves or socks as these are the items that tend to get wet and can become very uncomfortable during the recess breaks. Also, 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!
Limestone DSB School Year Calendar
What's Ahead...
February 2026
- February 25 Pink Shirt Day in Support of the Boys and Girls Clubs
- February 26 Carnaval Event hosted by the French Department
March 2026
- March 1 Grade 9 Course Selections Due for 2026-2027 (Will be completed on MyBlueprint after Open House)
- March 9 & 23 Swim to Survive (Grade 3 ONLY - Zweirs/Chapman/Gillam)
- March 10 & 24 Swim to Survive (Grade 3 ONLY - Brown/Collins)
- March 10 YMCA Presentation for Grade 7/8 (Game-Bling)
- March 16-20 March Break
April 2026
- April 3-6 Easter Break
- April 17 Professional Activity Day (No Classes 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:
Kindergarten Registration
School Mental Health Ontario
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.
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
Walking Safety
Family Day - Have Fun, Stay Safe
Vaccination Clinics
Public Health Info Graphics - Cold and Flu Season
Maltby Centre Support for Students and Families
Maltby Resources:
- Maltby Workshops at a Glance 2026
- Maltby Mental Health Services Winter 2026
- Maltby Foundational Services Winter 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 February 19 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