Growing, Learning, and Achieving Together
Hello Lynx Families!
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026!
We hope that you all enjoyed a joyful holiday filled with time spent celebrating alongside family and friends. It was a bit of a soft landing post holiday start within the LDSB catchment area with 3 snow days (2 for Kingston schools) at the beginning of last week. Thursday was a very happy day as Southview is not truly a school until the young people are in the building. All of the staff were remarking that it felt really good to finally see our students after more than two weeks away, and to begin the process of getting back into a routine.
We are thrilled to announce that our new Vice Principal, Ms. Allison Gladu, started at Southview on January 5, 2026. She is fitting into our community beautifully and has spoken openly about how welcoming the school has been and about the positive vibe in the hallways and classrooms. Welcome to Southview, Ms. Gladu! You are going to love it here. Please feel free to stop into the main office when you are here, to introduce yourself to Allison!
Our athletics program is in full swing after the break with two sports calling for athletes wanting to participate on our highly competitive teams. The tryout processes for both basketball and floor hockey are just getting started and coaches are planning to attend both exhibition games and tournaments through the month of February. Go Lynx!
An exciting dramatic opportunity is happening at Southview PS in the early Spring! Ms. Zwiers is producing and directing the play "Wild Robot" to be presented on April 10th, 2026. All students from Grades 3-8 were offered the opportunity to participate and those who chose to showcase their acting talents will be practising twice per week to get ready for their big day. Thank you to Ms. Zwiers and her team of volunteers, for undertaking this fantastic opportunity on behalf of our students! We are looking forward to this performance!
All of our educators are beginning to prepare report cards for distribution on February 13th, 2026. We are looking forward to sharing reports of student achievement over the first half of the 2025-2026 school year!
Please note the announcements in the sections below regarding the following topics/events/opportunities:
- The Public Health Department has provided information regarding Vaccination Clinics opportunities.
- The Public Health Department has provided infomation regarding National Non-Smoking week which takes place from January 19-23, 2026.
- 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.
- Lonely Mitten Project. Please consider donating your unmatched single mittens and gloves to the Lonely Mitten Project. We are also accepting matched sets, jackets, boots, scarves, snowpants, hats and socks. This year's recipient is The Prince Charles Public School.
- 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 located 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 continues to fluctuate but the overall average temperature is certainly trending downward, so please ensure that your children come to school with attire that is suitable for the weather. It might even be a good idea to send them with 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!
We wish everyone a fantastic holiday season!
John Ricci, Allison Gladu and the Southview Learning Team!
Limestone DSB School Year Calendar
What's Ahead...
January 2026
- January 13 YMCA Presentation for Grade 7/8 (Media Impact)
- January 20 SAC Meeting (6 p.m.)
- January 21 NDSS Attending Southview for Information Session
- January 23 Queen's Gaels Hockey Game (Grade 7/8)
- January 27 Junior Medics (Grade 7/8)
- January 30 PA Day for Teachers - No classes for students
February 2026
- February 3 Edge Imaging attending Southview for Grad Photos
- February 10 YMCA Presentation for Grade 7/8 (Financial Literacy)
- February 16 Family Day
- February 18 NDSS Open House for Grade 8 Students (2026-2027 Grade 9 students)
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)
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 first term:
National Non-Smoking Week January 19-23, 2026
For families:
The nicotine industry continues to target young people through fun flavours and high-tech devices designed to increase addiction.
During National Non-Smoking Week, families can help young people better understand the risks and start important conversations at home.
Parents and caregivers can watch this short video to learn more: www.notanexperiment.ca/parents
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.
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
Lonely Mitten
Eyeglasses for Children
Register for January Tryouts
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 January 20 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