January 23, 2025
Course Selection Deadline
Target submission deadline: Friday, January 24 at 5 p.m.
Student course selection forms for the 2025-26 school year are open. Students must sign in to their course selection form using the link sent to them via email on January 17 (subject line: “Course Selection Forms are Open”). The target submission deadline Friday, January 24 at 5 p.m.
IT and guidance support is available until Friday, January 24 at 3 p.m. While there will be no support available from guidance counsellors or IT over the weekend, the form will remain open until Monday, January 27 at 9 a.m. for families who need a little more time in making their final decisions.
Comprehensive information to support your child in making their decisions is available through MyUTS.
Online Parent-Teacher Interviews
Friday, February 7 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
We encourage parents who have specific concerns or questions to meet with teachers. If there are no concerns, no appointment is necessary.
The PickAtime, for Parents and Guardians to book parent-teacher interviews with teachers, will open on January 28 at 12 p.m. and close February 2 at 11 p.m. Parents will receive an email with instructions on how to book appointments through PickAtime.
Please save your confirmation email, and take note of the times booked. We kindly ask everyone to please be respectful of these timelines so as to avoid any missed opportunities for anyone.
Please note your child's schedule will not be visible until booking opens.
Before beginning the booking process, please obtain your child’s UTS Student ID number which can be found on MyUTS under Academics/student timetable. After this initial step, you may click here for PTI booking instructions.
F2 and Senior Drama Night
Tuesday, February 11 at 6 p.m.
Jackman Theatre
Reserve your tickets now via SchoolCash Online and celebrate our Drama students' collaboration and creativity!
Our F2 classes present
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on the story by Roald Dahl
A wacky adventure set in a world of candy and imagination.
Our Senior Class presents
This Is A Play by Daniel MacIvor
A clever exploration of storytelling itself, where the boundaries between performance and real life collide in unexpected and hilarious ways.
UTSPA Virtual General Meeting: From Academia to the Workforce
Wednesday, February 12
UTSPA is hosting a virtual General Meeting for parents and guardians on Wednesday, February 12 with UTS alumni. In this panel, our guests have recently graduated from university, and will be reflecting on their transition from academia to the workforce. Join us as UTS alumni share their thoughts on adapting to professional environments, balancing independence with workplace expectations and deciding on a career path.
Preparing for your Future: Wills and Estates Planning with Tanya Bartucz ’90
Join us on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. for an informative evening with barrister and solicitor Tanya Bartucz ’90, who will provide advice on the fundamentals of creating a comprehensive estate plan, no matter the size of your estate.
Tanya Bartucz graduated from Harvard Law School in 1999 and practiced law for several years in the United States and Canada, before establishing her practice in Toronto’s west end in 2008. Her services include will and estate administration and real estate transactions including purchases, sales, mortgages and leasing.
Supporting Your Teen with Emotional Regulation
Parenting teens can be difficult, particularly when we are trying to connect with them while they are expressing strong emotions. Though this experience can be frustrating, this is normal as the teen brain is still developing and they are continuing to learn how to manage emotions during this stage in their lives.
Research has shown that it is important to regulate your own emotions prior to responding and supporting someone else's needs. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention offers this resource titled Tips for Coaching Teens to Recognize and Manage Emotions for parents to help navigate these challenging moments. Fostering emotional regulation skills can help children effectively cope with stress and decision making. The article provides thoughtful ideas to practice with your child at home when you may notice big emotions showing up.
February Lunch Menus
Please see the lunch menus for February below:
UTS Lunar New Year Gala
January 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Withrow Auditorium
You are invited to the annual UTS Lunar New Year Gala, which will feature cultural-themed performances such as traditional Chinese instruments, traditional dancing, Taekwondo, poetry recitation, and more! There will also be various stations set up in the atrium with mini games and cultural activities such as Chinese calligraphy, jianzi kicking, Gonggi (공기) and Ddakji (딱지).
Looking forward to sharing an enchanting evening of festive music and captivating performances as we celebrate the Lunar New Year together! This is a free event.
F1 and M3 International Schools Assessment
February 3 and 4
All F1 and M3 students in their morning classrooms on February 3 and 4 will complete the International Schools Assessment (ISA). This standardized assessment evaluates students’ mathematical, reading, writing and scientific literacy.
This testing does not impact students’ UTS grades.
Reach out to the Academics office at academics@utschools.ca with any questions or concerns.
Registration is open for March Break Camps!
Camps run March 10 to March 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Complimentary extended care from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Designed for students currently in Grade 4 to Grade 9, programs include Introduction to Parliamentary Debate, Hands on Math, World Games, Maximum City, Creative Explorers and Integrative Thinking. Camps are open to both UTS and non-UTS students.
