Fostering Brilliance
A message from principal Dr. Leanne Foster
UTS is a community that is passionate about learning, not just for our students but for everyone. Coming next month, we are so pleased to offer you an opportunity to learn from visionary U.S.-based educator and author Dr. Paul Gorski.
The Question of Class: A Presentation with Dr. Paul Gorski
Thursday, October 10, 2024
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
University of Toronto Schools
The author, co-author or editor of 12 books including his most recent, Fix Injustice, Not Kids and Other Principles for Transformative Equity Leadership, Dr. Gorski is an inspiring speaker with important messages for our community.
Founder of the Equity Literacy Institute, he has worked with educators in 48 states and 12 countries. Dr. Gorski brings 25 years of experience helping educators, nonprofit workers, and others in building deep and meaningful equity practices that put the student at the centre, which is so important to our school as we begin to implement work on our new Strategic Plan.
This event is open to the public and I am making a special invitation to all our families and guardians to join us in exploring how to create real impact and transform our school into a place where all students thrive. I am very excited about this event, and expect it will be an inspiring evening for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Dr. Leanne Foster
UTS Principal
Coming up next at UTS
September 12, 2024
Curriculum Night and Strategic Plan Launch
Tuesday, September 17, 4:45 to 8:30 p.m.
Curriculum Night takes place next week on Tuesday, September 17 beginning at 4:45 p.m. with the UTSPA Coffee Reception for Parents/Guardians. At 5:30 p.m. in the Withrow Auditorium, join us for the launch of our new Strategic Plan.
Curriculum Night, where you have the opportunity to meet UTS teachers firsthand for an overview of what your child will be doing in class this year, will start at 6 p.m. and finish at 8:30 p.m. You should have received your personalized Curriculum Night schedule by email and you can also find it on myUTS.
Your children are welcome to stay in the Rosemary Evans Library and/or the Learning Stairs. However, they cannot accompany parents/guardians to the class sessions for the teacher presentations.
Parent-Teacher Interview Dates
UTS is offering Parent-Teacher Interview dates on November 1, 7 and 8. PickAtime will open for parents/guardians on Thursday, October 17 to book appointments.
If you require translation services, it needs to be arranged ahead of time. Please fill out the Translation Service Request Form.
Open Gym Time at Lunch
This is just a reminder that open gym time at lunch starts on Monday, September 16.
The schedule is as follows:
Mondays - F1/F2/M3
Tuesdays - M4/S5/S6
Wednesdays - Female/Non-binary
Thursdays - Open for all
Fridays - F1/F2/M3
Thank you and hope to see you there!
Ridley Fitness Centre
Students are now invited to use the Ridley Fitness Centre for fitness training at the following supervised dates and times:
Mondays: 7:30 a.m. before school
Wednesdays: Lunch
Thursdays: Lunch
Fridays: Lunch
*Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Social Work at UTS
This week students received information about social work support offered at UTS.
Social workers are available at UTS to help with many different things. We are here to talk about mental health, family, friends, relationships, stress management, big life events or anything else that would be helpful. Students most frequently refer themselves by emailing us or dropping by our offices. Guidance counsellors, our school nurse, teachers and/or parents may also refer students to us.
How to connect to UTS Social Workers
General email: social.work.staff@utschools.ca
Marleen Constantin: at UTS everyday
Email: marleen.constantin@utschools.ca
Marleen's Appointment Calendar
Steph Stavro-Pearce: at UTS Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Email: stephanie.stavro.pearce@utschools.ca
Joelle Therriault: at UTS Mondays and Thursdays
Email: joelle.therriault@utschools.ca
Joelle's Appointment Calendar
We remind students and families, that like physical health, we all have our mental health to care for and consider.
Rosemary Evans Library
We're excited to welcome students to the Rosemary Evans Library for the 2024-25 school year and support their academic success and well-being with the following hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Our Library is a cell-phone-free and food-free community space for learning, inquiry, discovery, leisure reading, connection and belonging!
When logged into their UTS Google account, students can access the UTS Library website here.
The UTS Library shares a catalogue with the University of Toronto Libraries. To search for materials in the UTS Library, head to https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/ and filter with 'U. of Toronto Schools Library.'
- Ms. Rebecca Courtney, Director of Library Services, and Ms. Monica Jucha, Library Technician
Coffee Mornings at UTS for Parents and Guardians
You are invited to join Dr. Leanne Foster, UTS Principal - and other UTS representatives - for coffee mornings at the school from 8 to 9 a.m.
Click on the links below for the event specific to your grade. We look forward to welcoming you!
M3/M4 Coffee Morning - October 8
UTSPA Parent Volunteer Group
The UTS Parents’ Association invites you to join our Parent Volunteer Group (PVG). We need your help to support our school and students in various exciting events that are scheduled to take place throughout the year.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the UTSPA PVG this year and have not already signed up, please complete this form and express your areas of interest. UTSPA looks forward to working with you!
United Bilingual Correspondents - Virtual Exchange Program
Young people aged 12 to 18 can find a pen pal from another part of Canada through the organization French for the Future.
This free program enables them to communicate regularly in French in a friendly environment, and to discover a new aspect of Canadian Francophone and Francophile culture.
UTS Family BBQ
Friday, September 20, 4:30 to 7 p.m.
You are invited to join us for the UTS Family BBQ on Friday, September 20, 4:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the new school year as a community. You and your family are welcome to purchase tickets to this inaugural event, which will include delicious food, delightful music, prizes and an opportunity for parents/guardians and students to meet each other.
Student Hot Lunch Orders
UTS is excited to offer hot lunches! See menu options and order forms below.
Flamme Fresh September 2024 Menu, September 2024 Vegetarian Menu, Ingredient List
Mindful Munch September 2024 Menu, Ingredient List
The Question of Class: Keeping Schools Inclusive and Accessible
Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Save the date for a UTS community presentation by Dr. Paul Gorski, a leading expert in educational equity and how to address classism in schools.