October 30, 2025
Help Wanted: Admissions Marking
We are looking for 16 teachers to help with admissions entrance test marking: 8 for English, 8 for Math.
The teachers’ responsibilities will include group marking of the tests in-person on Saturday December 13th from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm.
Compensation: $500 stipend
All UTS Teachers are welcome to apply. Applicants must have teaching qualifications in Math or English, or have taught Math or English at UTS.
Interested teachers please email Charline Wan (charline.wan@utschools.ca) by November 14, 2025.
Absences for Supervision of Co-Curriculars
Starting Monday, November 3, Teaching staff who are planning to be off-site to supervise co-curriculars should submit the dates they are scheduled to be away on ADP, using a new time off policy is titled "Supervision of Co-Curriculars".
This new policy can be found on the drop down My Time Off menu. If you are unable to find the Supervision of Co-Curriculars policy on your ADP account, please contact HR.
Roborium Processes
For students with ESPs who are using extra time accommodations, at times they will miss some of a class period to complete tests/assessments.
We ask that students immediately return to class following the completion of the assessment. Their presence in Student Services is documented by the Student Success team and shared with the Main Office, which is why students do not require late slips prior to returning to class.
We endeavour to email teachers notifying them of their absence from class and their departure from the Roborium. Teachers may also email student.success@utschools.ca, if they would like to confirm a student’s presence in the Roborium.
If you have any questions about these processes, please connect with Julie, Kelly or Jenny P-L.
Thanks!
Final Reminder: Flu/COVID Vaccine Clinic
UTS has partnered with the local Shoppers Drug Mart to offer a Flu Shot/COVID booster clinic to all staff. The clinic will be held this Wednesday on November 5 in the Lang Innovation Lab.
You can choose to get both vaccinations or just one. Please indicate your interest here. If you have any questions, reach out to Adi Sood.
UTSAA Alumni Reunion 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:30 p.m.
Join UTS alumni for a celebration of their time at the school. UTS staff help make the student experience so memorable, and our alumni love to see you at their reunions. Register here and apply the code FREESTAFF at check-out for free admission. Questions? Contact Rebecca Harrison in Room 250 or at rebecca.harrison@utschools.ca.
OSSTF and USW Announcement Boards
There are now announcement boards for OSSTF and USW in the West Wing staff room. Please feel free to post on them!
Student Group Meeting Reminder
For those who have booked rooms to meet with students, please remember to a) click ‘Yes’ on the Google invite to confirm you are aware of the meeting b) use the Google Form linked in the invite to complete attendance of present students.
Weekly Wellness Tip 04
Welcome to your fourth weekly wellness tip! Stay tuned for a different tip each week! (Brought to you by your self-appointed, staff-member powered wellness committee.)
Boundaries Matter Teaching is a job that can easily spill into evenings. Protect your downtime by choosing a “hard stop” time at least a few days a week. Give yourself permission to leave work at work… it’s not selfish, it’s sustainable.
UTS Staff Book Club
The UTS Staff Book Club is still welcoming new members! Our first read is James McBride’s The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store which we will be discussing at our next meeting on Monday, Dec. 1 after school. If you’re interested, reach out to Kelly (kelly.marcella@utschools.ca) for details!
