Movember

MOVEMBER at John Taylor Collegiate
It is a simple as grow moustaches for November. This creates awareness of Movember in a fun way that also generates conversations about men’s health issues. Movember funds that are raised support innovative research, improves clinical tests and treatments for prostate and testicular cancer. For more information check out the Movember website: info.ca@movember.com or call 1-855-4GROWMO (1-855-447-6966)

Jersey Day

Friday, November 29 is a national day to show your love and support for sport by wearing a jersey, team or club uniform to school, work or play. From municipal council chambers to office buildings and classrooms across the nation, we envision a sea of Canadians wearing their hearts on their sleeves on national Jersey Day. John Taylor showed our support for SPORT today.

Mouse Trap Cars

John Taylor Physics -Mousetrap Car Competition

Can you build a car powered by a standard size mousetrap? (no rat traps)
Criteria:
No other sources of energy: elastics, CO2 cartridges, nuclear, combustion, circuits, etc
Mousetrap car must have at least three wheels.

Not all mousetraps are created equal. Check out the photos on JT´s Instragram.

Kyle Nobess - Winnipeg Actor Coming to JT - December 5th @ 12:15

Kyle Nobess is a Winnipeg born actor who has starred in the TV series "Cashing In" and "Mohawk Girls".  He has also been in the movie "Imperfect Justice" and co-hosted the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards.  He will be coming to John Taylor Collegiate on Thursday December 5th at 12:15 to share his story.  Hope to see you there.

Scott Cairns Shares His Story with JT Students

Our first Alumni presenter from the class of 1989 is Scott Cairns who returns to John Taylor Collegiate as a Nobel Peace Prize winner for his work with the United Nations, OPCW - the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.  Their mission was to find deadly chemical weapons where ever they might be used in warfare or on citizens and destroy them.  Students were captivated by his story.

Grad Photo Dates

Mark your Calendar .... 2014 Grad photos will take place on Feb 18, 19, 20, 21, 24 & March 20th.

Stay tuned for more details.

JT Presentation "Seeds of Learning" - Report on Education

Students and staff from John Taylor Collegiate presented on the Seeds of Learning Project.  This two year inclusive project included all of the JT feeder Schools.  It involved preparing the gardens, planting the seeds and selling the plants.  First students were taught about the benefits of composting.  Then John Taylor students provided leadership as mentors when the students got together to paint birdhouses, play games and celebrate together. This was a wonderful opportunity to promote student leadership and exploration of eco-globe initiatives.  

Student council makes a difference at JT

JT will be collecting donations for the Me to We BRICK by BRICK fundraiser.  The money goes to support building a school.

Nobel Peace Prize Alumnus Presentation on November 27

2013 Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Alumnus Scott Cairns
to Meet With John Taylor Collegiate Students
Wednesday November 27 @ 2:25
Scott Cairns is part of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW),
which was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize "for its extensive efforts to eliminate
chemical weapons." On Wednesday, November 27th at 2:25, Cairns, who graduated from
John Taylor, will meet with a group of 200 students to talk about his
experiences in Syria and answer questions relating to his work with the OPCW.
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was founded in 1997 to enforce
the Chemical Weapons Convention, the first international treaty to outlaw an entire class
of weapons. By awarding the prize to the OPCW, the Nobel committee focused attention
on the conflict raging in Syria without siding with any of the groups involved. The OPCW
is overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical-weapons stockpiles and has inspectors
working in the war-torn country, where Scott Cairns leads the team.

Visit http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2013/ for more information on
the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize and Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Physics 30 - Guys VS Girls Tug-o-War

In class there was a question that required a vector diagram of a Tug-O-War.  The boys thought they would win and the girls thought they would win.  The challenge was on and they got the Tug-O-War rope from the gym and had to play out this situation to a natural consequence....Pizza was the Prize.  There were  8 guys VS. 13 girls who participated in the challenge. The winners were the GIRLS....  The Pizza was never such a good motivation!!!

Friends For Life to John Taylor Collegiate on Thursday November 21st at 9:30.

Teens Against Drinking and Driving -TADD

Did you know that in 2012, 53% of impaired drivers were between the ages of 16-24?

That nearly half of Grade 11 and 12 students have been a passenger with a driver who had consumed alcohol within an hour of driving?

These facts are harsh realities here in Manitoba that we, as young drivers, can make positive choices to reduce our odds of being a statistic.   Teens Against Drinking and Driving (TADD), with the support of the Manitoba School Boards Association and Manitoba Public Insurance, is very pleased to bring Friends For Life to John Taylor Collegiate on Thursday November 21st at 9:30.  The Friends For Life program is about having real people share their real experiences with young drivers, with students pledging not to drink and drive, or be a passenger in a vehicle operated by an impaired driver.  

Blood Donor Clinic

The Canadian Blood Services had set a goal of 51 donors but we rocked it with 67! Thank you to all the staff, students and community members who came to help us reach our goal.

WWAC Junior Varsity Boys Volleyball Champions 2013-14

Congratulations to the Junior Varisity Boys volleyball team for their victory over St. Pauls in the conference  finals.  The pipers came back from a two game deficit to win 15 to 11 in the 5th game at the stroke of midnight.  A huge thanks to all of the staff, students, alumni and parents who came out to display their PIPER  PRIDE and support our players.  Good luck as the boys prepare for the Provincial finals November 21 - 23.

Friday Nov 15 -Blood Donor Clinic

JT is hosting a blood donor clinic in support of Canadian Blood Services on Friday November 15th from 10:30 to 2:30 in gym C.

Thursday Talking Circle

There will be a weekly Talking Circle in room 313 on Thursdays from 12:15 - 1:00 with Kathy Licandro. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about Aboriginal Culture. 

Please see Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Bus Cancellation Information

School Bus Cancellation 

Parents should listen to the radio (CJOB) for information regarding cancellation of bus transportation during extreme weather conditions. We believe it is in the best interest of all students' safety that all parents/guardians be contacted through the automated phone service, even if their child does not take the school bus.

The Chief Superintendent will consider the following criteria when considering School Bus Cancellation: 

Extremely Cold Weather 
- A wind chill of -45 or greater will dictate cancellation of school buses within the division.

Hazardous Weather/Road Conditions
- Blizzard Warnings 
- Ice-covered roads and/or snow-blocked roads 
- Any other weather condition that may put students at risk.

Student council makes plans for upcoming events.

Students will be volunteering at the Friday November 15th Blood Donor Clinic in Gym C from 10:30 to 2:30.

November 18th to November 22nd will be Bullying Awareness Week.  There will be daily activities planned  for our school community. Watch out for more information about the movie presentation of "Bully" in the JT theatre over the lunch hour on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Wednesday will be WEAR BLUE Day to bring attention to diversity and acceptance of all.  Thursday will be "Hi-5 Day"  and the week will conclude with Gave-A-Compliment Day on Friday.

Saturday November 30 the Student Council students are volunteering as servers at the Crestview United Church Fall Supper.

Lastly, all classes will be collecting money for the Me to We Brick to Brick initiative.

This will be a very busy time for everyone.

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