March 4, 2022
Words of Wisdom
“Truth burns up error.”
Have a quote you would like to submit for next week’s Staff Update? Click here to share the words of wisdom that inspired you most recently.
COVID-19 Case Count
UTS reported 2 confirmed COVID-19 cases among in-person staff and students during the week of February 28-March 4.
These numbers are updated every Thursday, and can be found in the document below.
Weekly Schedule
Please find the activities schedule for the week of February 28-March 4, 2022 below, including the on-call list for teachers.
Students Learning Online and In-Person
This spreadsheet will be updated throughout the spiral for teachers to reference and determine which students will be learning in person and online.
If a student is forced to isolate or remain home due to COVID-19 in the household, the list will also be updated.
Please reach out to Nancy if you have any questions or concerns about students learning online and/or who appear to be switching between the two.
COVID-19 Vaccination Reminder
A reminder to staff that as per the UTS Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all members of staff must receive their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by no later than March 31, 2022.
Staff who have received their third dose should email their proof of vaccination to hr.staff@utschools.ca for confirmation.
So far we have received certificates from approximately 65% of staff members,
We would like to thank those who have received their third dose, and already provided their proof of vaccination, and encourage those who haven’t to use the upcoming March Break to book an appointment as soon as possible.
Social Media Spotlight:
Check out this performance of Stevie Wonder’s Sign, Signed, Delivered for #BlackFuturesMonth by Senior students, Mr. Laidman, and Dr. McLeod (including a spectacular guitar solo).
Share an Article or Podcast
Have you read a great new article that inspired you, or found a podcast you can’t get enough of? Share your inspiration here and we may feature it on the next Staff Update.
This week’s submission comes from Vince Dannetta:
“I have been listening to this one for almost three years. Dr. Laurie Santos is a Psychologist at Yale. I loved her podcasts so much that I took her course (free) last April (found in Coursea). In one of her latest episodes she delves into that “meh feeling” we get especially during the pandemic. What I love about Laurie is that she makes understanding the science about what she talks about easy.
Parent Update
Click below to check out this week’s Parent Update. New in this update, you will find information on upcoming winter progress report cards to be sent by email before the start of March Break, a reminder about in-person classes at Humbert next week, a note about programming for Foundation students
Silver Lining
Every week, we will close the Staff Update with a little silver lining that highlights the lighter side of life. So far the theme has been pet photos, but any cheerful content is welcome!
Submit Silver Linings here or in the Staff Updates Google Doc.
This week’s submission is from Bryan Levesque
From dogs in snow, to dogs in spring.
Here is a throwback picture of Memphis enjoying some springtime weather last year!
