April 7, 2022
Words of Wisdom
“Be kind. Kids are watching”
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 Update
UTS reported 2 confirmed COVID-19 cases among in-person staff and students during the week of April 4 - 8.
These numbers are updated every Thursday and can be found in the document below.
Important Dates and Closures 2022-23
Staff, please note that Important Dates and Closures 2022-23 have now been published for the next academic year at UTS. Please click the link below to see the full document.
COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
COVID-19 rapid test kits are available at the main office for pick-up. Each kit contains 25 screens which should last till the end of this school year.
All staff are strongly encouraged to continue their participation in the program.
Social Media Spotlight
See some of the beautiful images and videos of staff and students first few days back at Bloor.
International Women’s Day
For International Women's Day on March 6, the Gender Equity Committee wanted to celebrate everyday women in our community. This year, the Committee asked UTS staff to describe an important woman in their life and how she impacted them.
You can read their heartwarming and inspirational stories here.
As we move into April, please remember to cherish and celebrate the women in your lives.
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 recommendation was submitted by Vince Dannetta:
How to Argue Better | Oren Jay Sofer
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
”We revisit a past episode with Oren Jay Sofer who dives into why communication is one of the most accessible ways to improve your life.”
Parent Update
New in this update, you will find information on dates and tickets for the annual student production SHOW, a UTSPA event and Zoom webinar on empathetic leadership in youth, as well as a reminder about drop-offs and pick-ups at Bloor.
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 Liz Straszynski:
Happiness is waking up from your day long nap because your sister is cleaning your fur.
