November 2, 2023

Written By UTS

Fostering Brilliance

We are our relationships – the connections that flow between us help make us who we are, enlighten us and can even transform us.

As a school, UTS thrives on the power of our connections between staff, students, alumni, parents and the broader community. Especially for our younger students, the quality of relationships can have a profound impact on their lives as they learn and grow. We don’t want our students to be successful solely in academics; we want them to thrive – to be happy, to have a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging to something greater than themselves. 

Click to learn about relationship mapping at UTS.

PD Day

Tomorrow, Friday, November 3 is a PD day for teachers.

Students should be working on work assigned for next week.

Parent-Teacher Interviews

We are looking forward to positive and productive Parent-Teacher Interviews on November 9 and November 17.

Parents, please follow these guidelines as you engage in interviews. 

UTS Events & Co-Curricular Calendars

November Lunch Menus

We offer two daily lunch ordering options. Please find the daily options for November lunches here including the list of ingredients.

Please find the Zero-Waste options here.

Photo Packages

Caregivers have been emailed as packages arrive at the Main Office. 

Retake photos have also arrived. Your child can pick them up Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Office.

Lost & Found Items

Students are reminded to check the Lost & Found to pick-up any potentially lost items.

Lost & Found can be found in the L1 corridor between Stair A and Student Services. 

Any items not retrieved by November 8 will be donated and/or recycled the week of November 13.

Parent Socials

Upcoming events for parents and guardians with students in the following grades:

  • S6 Parent Social on Thursday, November 2 in the Multi-Purpose Room at 6:30 p.m.

  • M3 Parent Social on Friday, November 3 in the Multi-Purpose Room at 6 p.m.

  • M4 Parent Social on Saturday, November 18 in the Multi-Purpose Room at 2 p.m.

Questions can be directed to UTSPA@utschools.ca. Hope to see you there!

UTSPA General Meeting

As parents of UTS students, you are invited to attend the UTSPA General Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, which will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Our keynote speaker is Ruth Goba, Former Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission. Together, we will address the history of Human Rights in Ontario, share data from our Panorama survey related to student feelings of belonging, and the relationship between belonging and student success.

Join us for this informative in-person session. which will discuss how UTS can build a culture of belonging.

RSVP with this form today

Build Your Own Air Purifier Workshop

On behalf of UTSPA, the Sustainability Committee is planning a DIY workshop for parents and students on Wednesday, November 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. where you can build your own air purifier, or Corsi-Rosenthal box.

Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own supplies (you will be given more information on what you will need, and the cost of parts for air purifiers can range from $80 to $190 per unit).

You will have the opportunity to have guided instruction on how to build your own purifier with other UTS families, and receive valuable information about Indoor air quality. Sign up today!

Support UTS Students Today

You will have received our Board Chair, Peter Buzzi's letter, sharing his compelling story of being a UTS bursary recipient and how the UTS community supported him. You can help current students who, like Peter did, also face financial challenges by making your donation today! Provide more students with opportunities!

Gifts of Securities

You can make a big impact by donating securities! Tabulate the tax savings that your UTS donation offers with this interactive tool. Making a gift of publicly traded stocks, bonds and other securities is a tax-smart and easy way to support UTS. All direct gifts of securities are currently exempt from capital gains tax which makes them a popular donation vehicle. Download the form on our ways to give page.

Please note that our broker's deadline for guaranteeing a 2023 settlement is December 8; after that it is a best effort to settle the securities year.

Alternative Minimum Tax  

Alternative Minimum Tax changes are coming January 1st! This change to Canadian tax law will mostly affect those who earn $300,000 or more per year in non-employment income (dividend income, real estate sale, for example) - you are encouraged to consult with your financial advisor. This may be the year you consider a larger gift to UTS to enjoy a bigger tax credit before this tax takes effect.

Looking for more information? Watch this video posted by the Financial Post or read this notice.

UTS House Store

It’s that time of the year again! The UTS House Store is now open to purchase House Merchandise!

Hats, joggers and hoodies the online store will be open until November 14.

So let’s gear up for the holidays and get your purchases mailed directly to your homes.

Here is the link to the UTS House Store. Don’t wait, get them while quantities last. 

Let’s hear it for AltHouse! Let’s go, Crawford! Hooray for Cody! Three cheers for Lewis!

Check out the UTS Shop

The UTS Shop is open! Enjoy this cozy time of year in full UTS style. Stay dry with a UTS umbrella, keep warm with a UTS toque, and more!

Visit the UTS Shop today!

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