January 21, 2022
“Do the best you can until you know better.
Then when you know better, do better. ”
Weekly Schedule
Please find the supervision schedule for the week of January 24-28, 2022 below, including lunch supervision. 
Students Learning Online and In-Person
This spreadsheet will be updated at the start of each spiral for teachers to reference and determine which students will be learning in person and online. If a student is forced to isolate or remain home due to COVID-19 in the household, the list will also be updated.
Winter Spirit Week
January 24-28 will be Winter Spirit Week at UTS! As part of the celeration, students and staff are invited to participate in three challenges:
Monday, January 24 - PJ Day
Wednesday, January 26 - Jersey Day
Friday, January 28 - House Colours Day
We look forward to seeing your UTS spirit!
Communications Policies & Procedures Updates
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COVID-19 Case Count
UTS reported 0 confirmed COVID-19 cases among in-person staff and students during the week of January 17-21. These numbers are updated every Thursday, and can be found in the document below.
Masks - KN95 and N95 Fitting
Medical masks, KN95 and non-fitted N95 masks will be available to all staff starting Monday January 17th. Please ask the main office at Humbert for KN95 masks/N95 masks upon entry. You will be provided with 1 mask for every 4 hours. A supply of KN95 masks and non-fitted N95 masks have been sent to Bloor as well. If requesting regular medical masks, they will be available via facilities.
Reusing Medical/KN95/N95 Masks
Here are the instructions on how to safely re-use medical/KN95/N95 masks. When in doubt, please change your mask.
COVID-19 Isolation Protocols
Please see the Infographic for COVID protocols that provides step by step guidelines for what to do in case someone is symptomatic or has tested positive for COVID-19. This tool is based on the guidance from the Ministry of Education.
Updated Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
UTS has updated their mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to include booster shots (third doses). All UTS staff will be expected to provide proof of receiving their third dose of COVID-19 vaccination by March 31st 2022. UTS will be extending this policy to all students when they are eligible for their 3rd doses. This decision was made in light of the constantly evolving COVID-19 situation and the guidance from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Government of Ontario and Toronto Public Health.
Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives in Classroom Learning
On Thursday January 27 from 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. join this online ColLAB and hear from Michael Knox about Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives in Classroom Learning:
"Some of the ways I've incorporated Indigenous perspectives into HPE on a daily basis. This takes 10-15 mins of each class and is done throughout the year."
Check your inbox or Google Calendar for the meeting invitation sent by Cresencia Fong.
Mental Health Minute
Mindfulness Everyday offers training, programs and resources to support educators, parents, community members and teens to develop personal mindfulness programs and develop communities of inclusion. A free weekly opportunity for practice with a focus on strategies to mitigate stress is offered for educators and helping professionals Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. Register below.
Lunch Protocols
The link to the new lunch restrictions are here.
Silver Lining
Every week, we will feature a submission by a staff member that highlights the lighter side of life. If you would like to submit a Silver Lining, please email communications@utschool.ca.
This week’s submission comes from Kara Lysne-Paris. The upside to our ‘snow days’ this week was the chance for everyone to enjoy the snowfall—after they had shovelled out. Here is Django’s first deep snow experience. More on BlogTO.
Submit Silver Linings to communications@utschools.ca or in the Staff Updates Google Doc!
For more dogs discovering the joy of Monday’s snowall, see Blog TO’s page.
https://www.blogto.com/city/2022/01/toronto-pets-confusing-snow-reactions-are-hilarious/
