Growing, Learning, and Achieving Together
Hello Lynx Families!
We have enjoyed another wonderful week here at the school! There is an amazing staff supporting all of your children and they are working hard to ensure each student's future success! It is important to remember that we could not do our jobs without the collaboration we share with our families! Well done to everyone!
Next week will be every exciting for the Southview community with the OPEN HOUSE happening on Thursday evening from 5-6 p.m. followed by the School Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. We hope to see you all here on Thursday for a night of information sharing and planning for an eventful year of learning and engaging. Just a reminder that the Open House will provide an excellent oppotunity to discuss overall plans for learning within each class, but it is not an ideal time for questions regarding the progress of individual students. Our staff are always ready and willing to discuss your child's learning in a private meeting that can be arranged by contacting the classroom or relevant teacher either by email or by calling the office. Thank you in advance for your understanding of the purpose of the OPEN HOUSE event!
The Cross Country running practices for Grades 3-8 athletess are being held multiple times per week during the recess break period in preparation for race day at Fort Henry which will take place on October 14th. The Intermediate Baseball team is practicing for their big event to take place on October 8th. Finally, the Intermediate Boys and Girls Soccer teams are in preparation for their tournament day taking place between September 29th and October 1st. The exact date will be announced shortly. Thank you to all of our staff who are dedicating so much time to coaching our young athletes and good luck to all students! Go, Lynx!
Junior boys and girls intramural soccer will be starting up very soon. Please see Mr. Dunleavy if you have any questions about this fantastic activity. The whole school will be participating in the annual Terry Fox Fundraiser on October 9th, 2025. We have fixed the link to the Southview Terry Fox Fundraising site, and we have received our first contribution. Please review the relevant section below and help us reach our goal! Stay tuned for more information coming in the near future!
Our first successful Hot Lunch took place today, and we want to shout out to all of the parent and community volunteers for their committment and dedication to this program. In order to participate in the Hot Lunch Program or to ensure your child's participation on field trips you must have access to your School Day account. If you have any difficulty with this process, please contact our Office Administrator, Ms. Brenda Sproule, at the school. Students who have transferred from another LDSB school should already have a School Day account. To access School Day, log into our website at http://southview.limestone.on.ca and click on the Permissions and Payments tab which will take you directly to the Login Page.
Nominations are still being accepted for a position on the School Advisory Committee. Come on out and share your voice with our school!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and see you next Thursday!
John Ricci, Jen Cole and the Southview Learning Team!
School Calendar
Limestone DSB School Year Calendar 2025-2026
What's Ahead...
September 2025
30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
October 2025
8 Intermediate Baseball Tournament
9 Terry Fox Fundraiser
10 P.A. Day (no classes for students)
13 Thanksgiving Day
16 I.E.P.s Distributed to Families for Review
November 2025
7 School Photos
13 Kindergarten Communication of Learning: Initial Observations and Elementary Progress Reports Distributed to Families
14 P.A. Day for Educators (no classes for students)
December 2025
5 School Photo Re-takes and Absentee Make-Ups
Southview Open House - Thursday, September 25 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Southview PS Educator Team and students would like to invite all Lynx families to attend our "Back to School" Open House on Thursday September 25th, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. This event provides an excellent opportunity for parents and guardians to visit Southview PS have a look at your child's classroom and meet the teachers who are working with your children to help them achieve their academic, social and character development goals during the 2025-2026 school year. Many of our team members will be available, including class and planning time teachers, support professionals and administration, to answer questions about our school, the classroom routines and our plans for student achievement.
As an additional bonus, the Open House is running on the same night as the first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting which all parents are invited to attend. The School Advisory Council meeting will run from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 7:30 p.m. in the school library and is your opportunity to have a voice at your child's school.
Please plan to attend this two important events!
SOUTHVIEW PS Runs For Terry Fox
October 9th, 2025
Southview Public School is proud to take part in the 2025 Terry Fox School Run!
Since 2013, Southview has participated in 12 runs and raised a total of $44, 227.95. This is a proud history!
This year we have set a goal to raise $4500 prior to run day to support cancer research. Instead of using Pledge Sheets, we ask our students to collect from family and friends. We would also like to encourage families to use the online donation site specifically set up for Southview Public School. The site can be found at the following link:
Alternatively, students can collect donations and bring cash or cheques to the main office. Please make cheques payable to the Terry Fox Foundation.
Thank you in advance for your support of Southview Public School and its efforts to support cancer research!
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/
School councils play a vital role in the education system in Ontario. They provide a forum through which parents, school staff, students, and other members of school communities can contribute to improving student achievement and well-being, and enhance the accountability of the education system.
Elections and the first meeting will be held , Thursday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m., in the school library.
Please consider nominating yourself, another Southview parent or guardian, or a community member for a position.
Click on the link below to see a description of School Advisory Council positions.
The 2024-2025 School Advisory Council Chairperson, Amanda Morrison and Co-Chairperson, Jen
Covell have provided a welcome letter to the Southview PS families. Please click on the link below to see their message.
Hope to see you there!
School Council Representative Job Descriptions
Nomination Form for Southview School Advisory Council (Please use this link to nominate yourself to someone else to the Southview PS School Advisory Council)
School Advisory Council Chair/Co-Chair Welcome Letter to Southview Families
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