May 10, 2024
Staffing Update
We are sad to inform you that Freyja Phillips will be leaving UTS at the end of May to return to the York Region District School Board. Freyja's last day will be May 24.
With the changes taking place in the AEDI department we have Parvathy Adiyat joining UTS to provide Executive Assistant support to Kim Tavares, until we solidify the details relating to the new administrative structure. Parvathy comes to UTS with 10 years of administrative experience and work in the area of human rights compliance. Parvathy's first day will be Monday May 13, 2024.
UTS Parent and Guardian Evening
Next week there will be a UTS Parent and Guardian Evening on Tuesday, May 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss topics of interest focusing on grades F1 to M3.
While this evening is primarily for parents and guardians of students in these grades, parents and guardians of all grades, and staff, are welcome.
If you do wish to attend, please do so virtually.
UTSPA Wellness Session on Gaming
UTSPA’s Wellness Committee invites you to join a much anticipated virtual session on Tuesday, June 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Video gaming continues to merge into the lives of families. While gaming can offer great opportunities for fun, education and connection, it can also bring about problems. Sometimes these problems can leave families feeling disconnected, blamed and helpless. Through a one-hour, online workshop, Dale Andersen-Giberson MSW, RSW will offer a number of responses to video gaming difficulties that he has encountered in his practice.
Click here to register! (Want to learn more? Read Dale’s article What’s In a Game?)
Paws for Well-Being: Staff Health and Wellness Initiative
Mindful Munch Lunch Menu
UTS is offering a hot lunch menu through Mindful Munch, which is brought to you by Basil Box and staff are welcome to order. See the May menu here.
Silver Linings
Thanks to Negar Shayan for providing this week’s Silver Living. If you would like to share a Silver Lining for a future Staff Update, please submit your content here.
