December 7, 2023

Written By UTS

Fostering Brilliance

I had breakfast with a Superhero. Yes, that’s right, a real live Superhero. How many people can say that? 

Last week, I joined Marvel Comics Superhero Shang-Chi for breakfast, accompanied by UTS Co-Captains Iris and Archie. For those of you who don’t know, Shang-Chi is also known as actor and author Simu Liu, a UTS alum from the Class of 2007.

Read more.

Mandatory F2 to M4 Course Selection Sessions

We will be hosting mandatory 2024-25 course selection sessions for all F2 to M4 students on December 19 during the late start.

Your child should arrive at school at 9:20 a.m. as the information sessions begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. 

Please make note of the locations that course selection presentations will occur. 

F2 students: Jackman Theatre (room 144)

M3 students: Multi-Purpose Room

M4 students: Withrow Auditorium

F1 students will receive course selection information through classroom sessions; and S5 students will receive course selection information in S5 Guidance Seminar. 

Course selection materials will be provided to students through Google Classroom. Information for parents will be available on the course selection website. 

If parents have course selection questions, please aim to attend the parent virtual course selection evenings taking place January 5 to 17.

Students will be able to connect with guidance counsellors during drop-in sessions in January, in advance of their course selection submissions.

Late Start on December 12

December 12 is a late start and no students should be in the building until 10:15 a.m.

No Co-curriculars December 14 — Student to exit by 4 p.m.

There will be no co-curricular events on Thursday, December 14, 2023 due to a staff event. Students should plan to exit the school by 4 p.m.

Stepping Forward Tool

The Stepping Forward Tool is designed to empower students to confidentially share instances of discrimination and harm, witnessed or experienced, for intervention and support.

Its use is not a substitute for immediate emergency assistance.

This tool is intended to be responsive with the primary goal of fostering a safe and inclusive environment within our school community.

The Stepping Forward Tool can be found on the Student Portal and using QR codes posted around the school.

Drama Night - December 12

Join us for an evening of theatre on Tuesday, December 12 at 6 p.m. in the Jackman Theatre! It’s a double bill of two exciting productions: our Junior Theatre Ensemble will perform Duncan MacMillan’s Every Brilliant Thing, and our Senior Drama class will perform an adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector. No tickets required, all are welcome! Need more information? Ms. Shaddick (melissa.shaddick@utschools.ca) or Ms. Kemeny (gabrielle.kemeny@utschools.ca) can help.

2024 French Immersion Fair

Alliance Française Toronto has partnered with nine language institutions that offer French immersion programs in 10 destinations. Fill out the form for your free entry to the show on December 8 and 9 to meet their partner schools on the metaverse (online) and learn about their courses, activities and family stays.

Sign up here

S5 / S6 Core French Excursion to See Les Misérables

Students in Mme Amiot’s M4 and Mme Kelly’s S5 Core French classes are invited to participate in an excursion to see Les Misérables on March 27.

Keep an eye out for the field trip information sent to parents this week.

Parent Volunteers Needed!

Fulford Debate Judges
UTS is hosting the Fulford Debate on January 13, 2024. As part of this experience, UTS is looking for 50 volunteers to help judge the debates and provide feedback to the participants. By signing up for this role, you will be asked to have Vulnerable Sector Screening as this volunteer position works directly with students. Sign up with this form.

Summer Experience Program Hosts
UTSPA is hosting our annual Summer Experience Program (SEP) this summer 2024. Please sign up to become a host, which involves giving our students a brief experience of your work environment and sharing your knowledge, thoughts and enthusiasm about your profession with them! The length can range from half-day to a week-long experience.   

SEP is a work placement experience aiming to give UTS students experience in different industry sectors through real-world working environments. Learn more about UTSPA SEP Program. You can also contact SEP co-leads at christine.wong@utschools.ca and andrandy.pang@utschools.ca.

UTS Events & Co-Curricular Calendars

December Lunch Menus

Please find the daily options for December lunches here including the list of ingredients.

Giving Tuesday

Thank you for your donations to UTS on Giving Tuesday.

This year, we shared that our philanthropic priority is the bursary program.

With support for the UTS Bursary and Area of Greatest Need, your gifts directly help UTS students. Not all families whose children are admitted into UTS can afford tuition, and we are so grateful to the many parents who donated to scale up access for a UTS education.

Thank you for your support!

If you have yet to make your 2023 donation and wish to receive a receipt for the current tax year, you can donate online or call David Haisell in Advancement at 416-978-3919.

Celebrate the holidays with the UTS Shop

The holiday season is fast approaching, and the UTS Shop is the place to go for UTSers to show their school pride! 

By student request, new ¼ zip sweatshirts and ½ zip sweatshirts are now available! UTS socks are new too and make a great stocking stuffer!

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