Growing, Learning and Achieving Together
Hello Lynx Families!
We are celebrating a number of special events and activities that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. As is usual at this time of the year, our calendar is full, students and teachers are working overtime and the school is a hive of "busyness" and excitement.
A huge congratulations is extended to our Drama Club and their supervisors Jennifer Zwiers and Ashley Chapman. Families and students attended two performances of "The Wild Robot" on April 29th, 2026 and the quality of the production was overwhelming. The reviews are in and the decision is unanimous! MAGNIFICIENT! Complete with incredible dramatic performances, music, dancing and audience participation it was obvious from beginning to end that the amount of work that went into this project was awesome! We are incredibly proud of this team who deserve a big "thank you" for bringing joy and laughter to our school and community! Well done!
Another annual event that provided a welcome diversion from the academic focus that we typically see at this time of year was the "Celebration of Dance" organized by Aline LaRochelle. The focus on movement, fun and fitness was evident on the day of the event as hundreds of students from Grades 2-6 gathered in the gym to participate in a dance celebration demonstrating a commendable level of skill and enthusiasm. The cheers of delight that each new song elicited from our young people made it clear that all teachers had spent time teaching their students the choreagraphy and exposing them to the upbeat tunes that accompanied the dances! A huge "shout out" to Ms. LaRochelle and all of the teachers for their committment to this well-received and worthwhile activity!
Our Skills Ontario Construction Team travelled to Toronto on May 3/4 to participate in the Provincial Championships under the direction of their coach Matt Gallupe. The team had six hours to demonstrate their knowledge and skill, using nothing but wood and cardboard to build a scaled model of a home. The detail that the team included in their blueprint design, framing, roofing and interior structure was outstanding. We are incredibly proud of the achievement of these 4 students and Mr. Gallupe! They have acquired aptitudes and know-how that will serve them well into adulthood! Well done to all of you!
On Friday May 1, 2026 our Jr and Sr Dodgeball teams consisting of students from Grade 5-8 travelled to Selby Public School to compete against students from 3 other schools (Selby, The Prince Charles and North Addington). Both Southview teams came out victorious after some heated matches! Mrs. Hutcheson and Mr. Babcock were proud of the resilience, perseverance and teamwork demonstrated by our students throughout the day. They represented our school with a high level of skill, sportmanship and maturity! Congratulations, Lynx!
The Track and Field season has officially started with the 800 m and 1200 m qualifying races taking place on Monday May 4th and Wednesday May 6th. Both races were highly competitive with the winning runners demonstrating terrific times and an impressive level of skill and determination. On Wednesday and Thursday of the week beginning May 11th, the qualifying athletes for the other events will be decided upon at two highly anticipated track events. Our ATOM athletes compete on Wednesday and our BANTAM and SENIOR athletes on Thursday. We wish all of our athletes the best of luck and to our coaches and organizers, thank you for providing this oppporunity to our students! The Regional and District finals will take place at the Invista Centre on June 2nd and 9th respectively.
Southview Public School is proud to be sending a team of more than 40 runners to the Hawk Run at NDSS on Monday May 11th, 2026. Thank you to our coaches and organizers and best of luck to all of our participating athletes!
Thank you to the Napanee Family Of Schools for hosting our Grade 8 students at two big events held over the past week. The May Day Assembly took place at NDSS on Thursday May 7th. This event provided our students with a full day of activities at the high school as they continue their preparation for the transition to Secondary School in September of 2026. On Friday May 8th, The Prince Charles PS welcomed our Grade 8 students to a Careers Fair designed to bring awareness to options and opportunities for our students' futures!
Just a reminder that our JK/SK and Grade 2 students will be participating in a Dental Screening on May 21/22, 2026 offered by Public Health. Parents have the option to opt out by following the instructions provided in the inforgraphic below.
Academically, our Grade 6 students have started their participation in the EQAO Assessment process by completing the required Literacy modules over the week of May 4th, 2026. Grade 6 will be completing the Math portion of the assessment and Grade 3 both Literacy and Math, at the beginning of June. We are proud of the our student's academic achievement and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in the fall of 2026!
On May 28th, all students at Southview PS will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart, Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser. Please see the information below and consider contributing to this worthwhile cause!
The next meeting of our School Advisory Council will take place on Thursday May 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Please consider attending and making your voice heard!
Have a wonderful couple of weeks everyone and take some time to brief the info graphics below which contain information regarding fantastic opportunities of both students and parents/guardians!
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 Hot Lunch Schedule contains the dates for the rest of the school year.
- Southview PS is hosting their Discover Kindergarten Event on June 3rd, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This event is intended for all new and propective Junior Kindergarten students!
- 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.
- The Boys and Girls Club is hosting a 3 session workshop on Parenting Without Power Struggles beginning on April 28th. This opportunity is free of charge but requires registration. For more Information, see the poster below!
- 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 looking after the well-being of our young people.
- 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!
- The Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team registration happening now. The team will begin it's regular season in May.
- 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!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
May 10th, 2026
Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms in the Southview PS community and everywhere!
We wish you a wonderful day of being celebrated for all that you do!
Thank you!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER!
Dear Southview Families,
Our school will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser on May 28, 2026 and are looking for your support to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please see the attached link for online donations, we appreciate any and all contributions!
https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444
Thanks in advance 🙂
Allie St-Laurent
Core French Teacher
Southview Public School
What's Ahead...
May 2026
- 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 SAC (School Council Meeting) - 6:00 p.m.
- May 21/22 Dental Screening for JK/SK & Grade 2
- May 28 Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser
- May 29 Professional Activity Day (No Classes for Students)
June 2026
- June 2 Regional Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
- June 3 Welcome To Kindergarten (5:30 p.m.)
- June 9 District Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
- June 12 School Council Carnival Event!
- June 22 Grade 8 Graduation
- June 24 Final Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning Documents Distributed to Families
- June 25 Last Day of School 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:
Welcome to Kindergarten at Southview PS
Kindergarten Registration
Parenting
School Mental Health Ontario
Dental Screening on May 21/22, 2026
Young People and Well Being - Public Health
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.
Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team
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 May 21st 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