May 2, 2024

Written By UTS

Fostering Brilliance

This Sunday, red dresses will hang across the country in recognition of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and children. This stark reminder of the ongoing tragedy points to the need for education and action if solutions are to be found.  

The symbol of the red dress began fourteen years ago when Métis artist Jamie Black first hung hundreds of red dresses in public spaces with her REDress Project, using art as a powerful statement to draw attention to an ongoing tragedy in our country. The empty red dresses are a visceral symbol of what is missing and what has been lost – the thousands of murdered and missing Canadian Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who never came home. The dresses highlight both the systemic violence and systemic inaction that mean so many are never found…
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Protests on U of T Campus 

As is happening on many university campuses, there is currently a protest on the U of T St. George campus. While the protest appears non-violent at this time, we encourage students to avoid areas of U of T if they see protests or encampments. We ask that you have a conversation at home to confirm your children understand they should avoid protest areas and if appropriate for your family and child, the context of what is taking place. While we are aware of the potential for protests to occur in the weeks ahead, we do not anticipate that our area will be impacted. We will work closely with campus security should anything change and will keep parents informed as needed.

Reminder: No stopping in the laneway south of the school

Using the laneway south of the parking lot for dropping off or picking up students is strictly prohibited.

The UTS Code of Conduct refers to our responsibility as members of the UTS community, and this expectation extends to supporting our commitment to the University and its bylaws. Both residents and University of Toronto staff are increasingly frustrated by UTS parents and guardians not respecting parking laws. Any cars found stopping in the laneway are subject to being tagged or towed by the city.
For the safety of our students and community, and our good relations with the University, we also ask that parents and guardians avoid dropping off/picking up students on Bloor Street, and be sure not to stop on Huron Street or Washington Street unless you are pulled up directly alongside the curb. These streets do not provide enough space to stop safely without impacting traffic.

Nearby options include Sussex Ave. to the south, or alternatives such as public transit, cycling or walking to school.

Final Exam Schedule F2 to S6
June 10 to June 17

Final Exams for all students taking credit courses (F2 to S6)  will occur between June 10 and June 17. Final exams count towards the 30% Summative Mark for all credit courses. Here is the schedule for 2024 Final Exams. The only reason a student may miss an exam is for illness and in the case of illness, the student will need a doctor’s note acknowledging they were unable to write the exam due to illness, and need to write the exam later. All exams must be completed for the student to obtain their credit. Vacations or other activities are not viable reasons to write exams late (or early). Please contact academics@utschools.ca if you have questions.

AP Exams Begin
May 6

For M4 to S6 students who registered, AP exams begin next week (full schedule). Students were sent full instructions and reminders via email, along with support tools to help their preparations. Please note morning exams begin at 8 a.m., however, students should arrive at UTS 20 to 30 minutes prior to their exam start time to sign-in at their exam room at 7:45 a.m.

For afternoon exams, students should sign in at their exam room at 11:45 a.m.

If your student will miss classes due to AP exams, please ensure your student communicates with those teachers. Students are still responsible for all assigned UTS course work and assessments during AP exams.

Junior Music Night
May 8

The halls are alive with the sound of music! Junior Music Night will be taking place on May 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Withrow Auditorium. The concert will feature performances from F1, F2 and M3 strings and winds classes, Junior Winds, Junior Strings, Taiko and Junior Stage Band.

Tickets will be sold on SchoolCash Online for $5 starting April 24 and for $10 at the door (cash only).

The concert is free for all UTS staff and students.

Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and light refreshments will be available for purchase before the concert and during intermission. 

UTS Together postponed

UTS Together, originally scheduled from May 6 to 10, has been postponed. Updates will be available in the coming weeks in Parent Updates. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Sarah Behl in the Office of Advancement at sarah.behl@utschools.ca.

UTSPA Annual General Meeting
May 15

As parents and guardians at UTS, you are part of the UTS Parents’ Association.

All parents are invited and welcome to attend the UTSPA Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting details will be shared closer to the date; please click here to register. The new slate of executive members for the 2024-2025 school year will be voted in. Thanks to all who are interested in becoming UTSPA members!

Junior Drama Night
May 23

Junior Drama Night is right around the corner! All F1 students and F2 Drama students will be sharing their Drama work with the community, in the Withrow Auditorium at 6 p.m. Please come and support this wonderful community event! Next week’s update will include a ticketing link - stay tuned. Any questions can be directed to Melissa Shaddick or Gabrielle Kemeny.

F1 Vaccination Clinic
May 30

Toronto Public Health will be returning to UTS on Thursday, May 30 to complete the vaccination series for Hepatitis B and HPV. In order to be considered complete, another injection is required for both Hepatitis B and HPV six months after the initial doses (for a total of two doses each). Meningococcal vaccination requires only one dose. Nothing is required from your end at present.

If your child missed the first round of vaccinations in December 2023, and you would like them to start their series at UTS, please complete this consent form. Completed consent form can be returned to the Main Office. 

If you are unsure which vaccines your child has received to date, you can use this portal. You will require your child’s Health Card information. If the portal is not working, email immunization@toronto.ca to request the vaccination records directly

For questions, reach out to the School Nurse at adi.sood@utschools.ca.

Announcement by Ontario Government on Cell Phones

The Ontario government recently made an announcement that they will address the use of cell phones in schools and classrooms.

UTS will review these guidelines and peer best practices to determine our policy.

UTS Summer Camp Spotlight

Is your student interested in a career in medicine or health sciences? In partnership with the Postgraduate Medical Education department at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at U of T, UTS offers the Global Health Mini-Masters camp, where participants research the issues facing equitable access to health services on a global scale.

Or perhaps your students interest runs more to finance and industry disruption? Developed at the Rotman School of Business and now our partner as an educational non-profit, Integrative Thinking is a problem-solving strategy that aims to help businesses meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Please email camps@utschools.ca for more information.

First Aid Certification Opportunity

A second First Aid session has been added for July 9 to 10.

For students currently in M3 to S6, Adi Sood (School Nurse) will be running a reduced cost ($75) Standard First Aid and CPR/AED C class. Taking place July 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., students will learn the skills to deal with a variety of health emergencies, as well as how to properly perform CPR and use an AED. Upon successful completion, students will receive their Red Cross Certification. 

Please click here to register.  

Close the Gap!

You should have  received your spring appeal in your mailbox recently. Please help close the gap by making your donation today - to make sure all UTS students who face barriers to a UTS education are supported for the 2024-25 school year.

Flame Fresh Lunch Menu

Here are the May menus from Flame Fresh including the list of ingredients.

For May in addition to the regular menu they are offering a vegetarian menu in hopes of ensuring there are options for everyone.

Please check out their tasty new vegetarian options. 

Mindful Munch Lunch Menu

UTS is also offering a hot lunch menu through Mindful Munch, which is brought to you by Basil Box! You can see the May menu here.

Please place your order for May here.

UTS Shop - New Items

New Items at the UTS Shop! Get this great looking licence plate frame and show your UTS pride! Also - introducing our RFID Pouch - a sleek and secure solution for safeguarding your essentials! This pouch features two compartments, an internal key chain, and RFID protection, ensuring the utmost security for your car fob and cards. The built-in clip provides on-the-go protection without compromising style. Shop these and many other items in the UTS Shop!

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