Growing, Learning and Achieving Together
THE VIEW THIS WEEK AT SOUTHVIEW PS - WALKING FOR TERRY FOX
Hello Lynx Families!
It has been super wet this week and some of our recesses have had to take place indoors much to the chagrin of our student body who love to be outdoors. Fortunately, next week promises to be filled with sunny days and very seasonal temperatures. The perfect weather for Fire Drill practice! Lots has been happening around the school with both athletes and classes are busy in competition and with field trips.
Our Intermediate Baseball Teams competed in the Acadie Interschool competition on Friday October 9th, 2026 and our teams did extremely well. All Games were tightly contested with the Girl's Team celebrating a big win in one of their three games. The Boy's Team won two of their three games making it to the finals where they were narrowly defeated by a score of 3-2. Well done to all coaches and athletes for representing Southview with tremendous team spirit!
Our Cross Country Team and coaches represented Southview PS at the LESAA Race on October 14, 2026. Southview has a grand tradition in running races and this year proved to be no exception.
Congratulations to the following teams (top four runners) on their Regional Medals:
- Atom Boys – Silver Medals
- Atom Girls – Silver Medals
- Bantam Girls– Bronze Medals
- Senior Boys – Bronze Medals
In addition, thirty-two members of the team qualified at this competition earning the opportunity to compete at the District Finals on Tuesday October 20th, 2026. Good luck to all athletes and coaches! Go Lynx!
There is a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks as the Volleyball Tryouts have started consisting of weekly practices in the gym during the nutrition breaks. Also, the Drama Club is beginning to prepare for their production with practices and rehearsals being planned to take place during the weeks prior to the show which will open before the holiday break in December! The Grade 5 & 6 classes will be participating in a municipally sponsored field trip this week designed to explore the role of local government in Napanee. The field trip will take place on Thursday October 22, 2026!
Please remember that our School Photo Day will take place on Wednesday October 21st, 2026. Everyone should come equipped with their best smiles!
On Thursday October 15, 2026, Southview PS distributed Individual Education Plans to many of our students' families for review and feedback. These are considered working documents that may be revised throughout October and November and sent back out to some families as finished documents. This will happen over the course of the next few weeks. We are looking for family feedback on the plans developed for our students so that parent and guardian voices can be included! Please feel free to connect with your child's classroom teacher if you have any questions or suggestions regarding these important documents.
Southview is very proud of the contribution we have made towards the Terry Fox Foundation this year and have reached $ 2744.40 which includes the total from the donation website and the cash and cheque donations we have received. The whole school participated in the Terry Fox Walk/Run on Thursday October 8th, 2026. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our effort to find a cure for cancer! A special congratulations goes out to Ms. Crouse's Grade 5 class who raised the most money as a group and will now play a Dodgeball game against the staff and administration on a date to be determined in the near future. Game on!
Also a congratulations goes out to Lorelei Saunders who earned the most money as an individual and now has the opportunity to put a "pie in the face" of the Principal of the school! A huge thank you and "shout out" to the students and Mme. St. Laurent who organized the fundraiser, the run itself and the opening assembly. Well done to all!
Our next School Advisory Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday October 21st, 2026 beginning at 5 p.m. Please consider coming out to this session, which will be held in the school library, to take part in discussions regarding important upcoming events in your child's school. The SAC committee is planning to host a Halloween Dance on the evening of Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Please see the poster below for further details!
Have a wonderful rest of the week everyone, and a fantastic couple of weeks ahead!
A BIG THANK YOU TO MR. HOUARD!
We would like to take a moment to give a very special THANK YOU to Mr. Houard, a generous member of our Southview community. Mr. Houard has donated thousands of dollars worth of woodworking equipment and supplies over the years, including drills, nails, sandpaper, and so much more, to help support our students and their learning. He has also generously financed our Math Award at graduation, helping us celebrate and recognize the hard work and achievements of our students.
These donations make a real difference! When your children reach Grades 7 and 8 at Southview, they will have the opportunity to benefit from the equipment and experiences made possible by Mr. Houard's generosity.
So, if you happen to see Mr. Houard out in our community, please take a moment to say THANK YOU! We are incredibly grateful for his generosity and his belief in our students.
Southview Public School
Teaching Team for 2026-2027
Kindergarten Teaching Team
Sara Lollar/Lesley Beaubien
Chelsea Cook/Amy Fitch
Keasha Milligan/Nicole Cruji
Ashley Lewis/Carrie Leduc
Primary Teaching Team
Amy York (Grade 1)
Jessie Carr (Grade 1)
Melissa Michaud (Grade 1/2)
Brooke Gaffney (Grade 2)
Diana Hall (Grade 2)
Shannon Collins (Grade 2/3)
Lauri Brown (Grade 3)
Jo Mace (Grade 3)
Junior Teaching Team
Jen Zwiers/Sierra Darton (Grade 4)
Ashley Chapman (Grade 4)
Anna McKinney (Grade 4/5)
Cheryl Crouse (Grade 5)
Adam Morrow (Grade 5)
Aline LaRochelle (Grade 6)
Beth Myers (Grade 6)
Melissa Hutcheson (Grade 6)
Intermediate Teaching Team
Terry Dupuis (Grade 7)
Matt Hallford (Grade 7)
Matt Babcock (Grade 7/8)
Julia Hansen (Grade 8)
Tracy Bridgen (Grade 8)
French Teaching Team
Hillary Bullock
Allie St. Laurent
Christa Platz
Amanda Coulter
Faith Moore
Planning Time + Grade 4 Team
Sean Dunleavy
Jen Zwiers
Special Education Team
Mary Beth Duchene (Student Support Teacher)
Mandy Stinson (Student Support Teacher)
Caitlin Jones (Intensive Support Teacher)
Michelle Glenn (Intensive Support Teacher)
Educational Assistant Team
Logan Huyck
Sheryl Larkin
Coral Myers
Pam Fitchett
Mallory York
Kathy Burnett
Kim Grant
Hilary Meldrum
Erin McCullough
Crystal Downing
Kristen Andrews
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 Ministry approved School Calendar for 2026-2027 has be provided below for your convenience.
- The School Advisory Committee for Parents. Your 2026-2027 School Advisory Council!
- School Photo Day! - October 21st, 2026
- The "Haunted Hop" - Annual SAC sponsored and organized school dance event!
- Free Event - An Evening with renowned speaker, Barbara Coloroso, author of "Kids Are Worth It!"
- NDSS Youth Basketball registration information and link.
- Youth Darts activity for children and parents/guardians.
- Dental Care for children information form.
- 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.
- Maltby Centre Virtual Open House
- Maltby Centre Resources
- KidsInclusive Smart Hub information.
- School Mental Health Ontario information and resources for parents/guardians.
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!
2026-2027 School Calendar
What's Ahead...
October 2026
October 20 District Cross Country Meet
October 21 School Advisory Council Meeting (5 p.m.)
School Photos - Edge Imaging
October 22 "The Haunted Hop" SAC sponsored School Dance (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
October 26 PA Day (No Classes for Students)
November 2026
November 4 Grade 7 & 8 Immunization Clinic
November 13 Kindergarten Communication of Learning-Initial Observations and Progress Reports Distributed to Families
November 20 PA Day (No Classes for Students)
December 18 Final Day of Classes before the Winter Break
SCHOOL (PARENT) ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAC)
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT PARENT COUNCIL MEETING
The first School Advisory Council Meeting took place on Thursday September 24th, 2026. An enthusiastic group of new Council members were elected. The Council membership is as follows:
Chair: Tarra Ceballos Arango
Vice Chair: unfilled/deferred
Secretary: Krista Smith
Treasurer: Camillo Ceballos Arango
Fundraising Coordinator: unfilled/deferred
Volunteer Coordinator: Gabriel Hugh
Public Relations Coordinator/Community Engagement: Lauren MacAlpine
Kinder/Primary Grade Reps (JK-3): Emily Hineman
Junior/Intermediate Grade Rep (4-8): unfilled/deferred
Community Rep: unfilled/deferred
Events Co-ordinator: opted for sub-committee
Indigenous Families Representative: unfilled/deferred
Member at Large (non-voting): unfilled/deferred
Thank you to all those who attended and participated in our first meeting and congratulations to our new School Advisory Council for 2026-2027!
If you have any questions, contributions, suggestions or are considering volunteering for one of the remaining roles on the School Advisory Committee, please reach out to our SAC Representatives. They can be contacted at the following e-mail address: sviewsac@gmail.com
Our next meeting of the 2026-2027 School Year will take place on Wednesday October 21st, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Southview Library.
Hope to see you there!
School Photo Day - Edge Imaging
"The Haunted Hop" - Halloween Dance
Our School Advisory Committee is hosting it's annual school Halloween Dance on
Thursday October 22nd, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Haunted Hop promises to be a "spookily" good time with music, games, treats and prizes for everyone! Mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend! More details will follow very shortly!
Please note that all attending students must be accompanied throughout the evening by an adult.
An Evening With Barbara Coloroso at NDSS
NDSS Youth Basketball
NDSS Youth Basketball Registration Link
https://forms.gle/fyJQ6yedLNjp8y5s7
Youth Darts
Dental Care
Walk to School Month - Public Health
Eye Exams and Eye Glasses for Children
MALTBY CENTRE
Maltby Resources:
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
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