November 6, 2025
Mid-Term Break
Please note there will be no classes on:
Friday, November 7
Monday, November 9
We hope you enjoy your mid-term break!
Notifying School About Absences
Students are welcome to inform the Main Office about absences ahead of time but in order to ensure student safety we require parents and guardians to inform us via phone (365-645-7609 or 365 297 5706), email (mainoffice@utschools.ca) or School Messenger.
AP Exam Declaration Forms
AP exam registration is now closed. Parents can access AP Exam Declaration Forms on MyUTS.
The AP exam fee invoices will be available on the UTS billing system in mid-November for the payment.
Online Parent-Teacher Interviews
Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place on the following dates:
Thursday, November 6 (Evening Only)
Friday, November 14
Monday, November 17
The schedule you have registered for is in your PickAtime account.
New Students/Families - UTORid (U of T account) Activation for Library Access
In the afternoon on Friday, October 31, new students received an email with the subject line “UTORid (U of T account) Activation.” Within this email are detailed instructions guiding students how to activate their U of T account, which includes setting up their password and password recovery (so they may reset their password online in the future, if needed). We would greatly appreciate your support by checking in with your child to ensure they’ve completed all of the steps outlined in the email. Students who do not activate their account will not be able to access the in-person and online resources offered through U of T Libraries, and will not be eligible to receive their TCard, which serves as the library card for the Evans Library at UTS and the U of T Libraries.
The UTS IT team has been working in collaboration with U of T to have these accounts created and also to have new student TCards created. When the TCards are ready to be picked up in the near future, students will hear from Evans Library staff again.
Thank you for your support in ensuring all students have access to the amazing resources available through the U of T Libraries!
Remembrance Day Assembly
November 11
Our Remembrance Day Assembly will be held on November 11, which follows the mid-term Break. We ask that students not wear jeans or sweatpants on November 11 and dress respectfully for a significant ceremony.
Get your House Clothing!
Only available until November 18
House clothing is being sold once again! Choose from a selection of hoodies, ¼-zip pullovers, crewnecks and flannel pants. Place your order soon — the online store closes on Tuesday, November 18.
UTSPA General Meeting: Artificial Intelligence at UTS and Beyond
November 19
7 p.m.
Withrow Auditorium
Join us for a special in-person discussion on November 19 at 7 p.m. on “Artificial Intelligence at UTS and Beyond,” as part of the UTS Parents’ Association General Meeting series.
UTS Principal Dr. Leanne Foster and Director of AI Integration Adnan Zuberi will be joined by a distinguished panel working in the field of AI. Panelists include:
Angela Chen ’13 - Stanford Entrepreneurship Instructor and Founder of Stealth Edtech
Lakshmi Baskaran P ’31 - Senior Director of Engineering at Microsoft
Steve Engels ’94 - Professor, University of Toronto Department of Computer Science
Adam Lerer ’05 - Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI
Luke Stark ’02 - Assistant Professor at Western University in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies
Please note that this session will be recorded and shared with the UTS community following the event.
Social Work Parent Talks - Supporting Student Well-Being
The Social Work Department continues to host a series of online parent talks designed to build community and support student well-being both at school and home. So far, UTS social workers have hosted conversations with F1 and F2 parents. Thoughtful questions were asked, many of which were common wonders.
The next scheduled parent talk will be for M3 parents/caregivers on Wednesday, November 12 at noon via Zoom.
To collectively normalize the experiences of young people and foster overall well-being, we invite you to explore the Key Takeaways from past sessions.
We welcome parents/caregivers to connect directly with our team would like to consult at anytime: social.work.staff@utschools.ca
🛍️Get Ready to Shop at the Parent Meeting! 🎁
Planning to attend the “Artificial Intelligence at UTS and Beyond” at UTS on November 19? Make it festive by picking up your pre-ordered UTS Shop items or shopping in person ‒ just in time for the holiday season!
Whether you're looking for cozy UTS crewneck sweatshirts, socks perfect for stocking stuffers, or a wide variety of other UTS-branded gear, our shop has something for everyone.
Pick-Up and In-Person Shopping
Outside the Withrow Auditorium
6 to 7 p.m. on November 19
All purchases made by November 18 will be ready for pick-up at the meeting.
Come by, grab your gear and get holiday-ready with school spirit!
Introducing the UTSPA Community Table!
November 27 at 6 p.m.
The Host Fine Indian Restaurant
87 Elm Street, Toronto
We are excited to announce a new UTS Parents’ Association initiative: Community Table ‒ a space for parents to come together and celebrate the rich diversity of our school community.
We hope to strengthen connections and celebrate the many cultural traditions of our UTS families, while giving parents a chance to also connect across grades.
Our inaugural event will be held on Thursday, November 27, celebrating a variety of holidays including Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Yalda, Khushali and Kwanzaa. We invite parents to share any other celebrations important to their family so we can include as many traditions as possible in future events.
Tickets are $40 per person. Space is limited.
Get yours before they sell out!
For more information, contact Shabin Nanji (UTSPA) at shabin.nanji@utschools.ca.
Summer Experiential Program Host Sign-up
UTS Parents’ Association invites you to join an exclusive group of professionals shaping the next generation.
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to open their doors and host a group of students for a valuable, short-term, in-person workplace experience in July 2026. This is your opportunity to offer practical perspective, share your expertise and give a student a genuine look at a "day in the life" of your career.
Your experience is their opportunity. Secure your spot as an Summer Experiential Program Host today.
Go Blues!
Catch our exciting upcoming UTS Athletics games and practices:
Co-Curricular Meetings and Events
See the full calendar of our almost 100 clubs, committees, ensembles, and other co-curricular activities:
Student Hot Lunch Orders
UTS is excited to offer hot lunches, through our trusted providers. See menu options and order forms below.
Flamme Fresh
Mindful Munch
What’s been happening at UTS recently….
Fireside Chat
Principal Dr. Leanne Foster, Head of Senior School Jill Strimas and Head of Middle School Royan Lee discussed topics ranging from student wellness and ethical use of technology to school spirit and assessments.
Thank you to our virtual guests for your patience as we addressed some technical issues during the event last night. The audio levels are fixed in this recording, and the video element starts to work around five minutes in.
Finding Their University Match
Too often, postsecondary searches start with a school’s name. As New York Times writer Jeffery Selingo points out, this can mean we begin the process halfway through!
This week, our M3 to S6 students flipped that script by taking part in a “Meet Your University Match” event. Before meeting representatives, students completed a character-based activity to uncover what qualities matter most to them. Using adjectives that reflected their ideal “vibe,” they then visited the schools that matched their interests and personalities.
By putting fit first, students explored universities in a more meaningful and personalized way — discovering that the best school isn’t always the most famous one, but the one that feels like home.
Four UTS students qualify for OFSAA Tennis
Congratulations to the following students who, following terrific practice all season and dynamic performances at TDCAA, have qualified to compete at OFSAA:
Shawn - Open boys’ singles
Lochlan and Alex - High school boys’ doubles
Jerry and Akash - High school boys’ doubles
Will and Stephanie - High school mixed doubles
UTS Hosts Keva Garg Memorial Basketball Tournament
We were deeply honoured to host another year of high-energy play during the Keva Garg Memorial basketball tournament, welcoming teams from as far away as London, Ontario to our McIntyre Gymnasium.
