October 14, 2022
Words of Wisdom
“Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have.”
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.
Accessing the School on Weekends
For staff interested in accessing the building on a weekend for a student activity, please be sure to make a request to facilities.
In general there is no security on site nor appropriate cleaning staff booked. If access can be arranged, the cost may be passed on to the budget of the activity making the booking.
Reminder: Flu/COVID Booster Vaccination Clinic at UTS
On Wednesday, October 19, UTS will be offering a flu/COVID booster vaccination clinic to UTS staff in collaboration with Dr. Alvi/Ms. Sarah Moosavi. They have been kindly donating their time and efforts for this initiative over the past few years.
Dr. Alvi is supplying the quadrivalent flu shot vaccine and the bivalent Moderna COVID booster vaccine at this clinic. You can receive both the shots at the same time if you choose to do so. You can also opt for either the flu shot or the COVID booster as well.
Here is the survey to express your interest if you already haven’t done so. Please complete the survey by Monday, October 17.
Dimitrie Sissie Visit
Dimitrie Sissie, Rwanda Genocide survivor, and author of the book “Do Not Accept to Die” will be in Toronto on October 26 and 27 and would be pleased to visit UTS to speak to students about her first-hand experience and knowledge of Rwanda and its history.
This offer has come through Martha Drake from UTS parent of an alumna, David Earthy, who, during a trip to Rwanda in May 2022, was introduced to and has since become close friends with Dimitrie Sissi.
Dimitrie has two daughters who reside in Canada, one in Toronto and one in Halifax. Because of her daughters, Dimitrie will be visiting Canada in late October, Toronto specifically on October 26 and 27th.
David has asked if UTS would welcome Dimitrie to share her first hand experience and knowledge of Rwanda and its history with a group of relevant students.
If interested, please contact David Earthy at david.earthy@gmail.com.
Athletics Calendars
Please see the two calendars below for upcoming games in both Foundation and High School Athletics.
US Early Application Letters and Teacher Recommendations
Teachers, please double check names appearing on your Naviance dashboard against this master list, as there have been some changes and updates (we’ve tried to highlight them for you).
If you notice any discrepancies, please contact Andrea (A-J), Julia (K-Sh) or Munira (Si-Z).
Please recall that early application reference letters and teacher recommendation forms need to be completed in Naviance by 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 21.
Parent Updates
New in this update you will find information on the UTS partnership with the SickKids CALIPER Project, booking Parent-Teacher Interviews through pickAtime, a Toronto Public Health Mandatory Vaccination Clinic for students at UTS, a reminder about two late school day starts in November and more.
COVID-19 Case Counter
UTS reported 2 confirmed COVID-19 cases among in-person staff and students during the week of October 10-14.
These numbers are updated every Thursday and can be found here in this document.
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.
Here are some great events and activities to enjoy the city this fall!
