Monday 20 October 2014

Announcements for October 20, 2014

Announcements for October 20, 2014

October is LGBT History Month: On February 29 1988: Svend Robinson becomes Canada's first elected Member of Parliament to come out.

A HUGE congratulations to Varsity Girls volleyball team for winning the consolation finals at the West Winnipeg Invitational Tournament this past weekend.  The girls were very competitive with several top ranked teams in a tough tournament.  Please wish the team members good luck for their game tonight against Stonewall!

Congratulations to JP for achieving third in the WFPS half marathon for the men's 19 and under race.

John Taylor Clothing will go on sale: Tues. Oct. 21, Wed. Oct. 22, Thurs. Oct 23 during the lunch hour in the front link. Order forms available from Mrs. Memka in room 301

Reminder to all students: Picture retakes will take place on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014.  Let’s get those brightest and widest smiles ready.

There will be a GSA Daily Grind meeting today.  Please see Mrs. Memka if you have any questions.

Attention all students, from Monday October 20th to Thursday, October 30th, John Taylor will hold its first Grade War Challenge in support of the We Scare Hunger Campaign with Free the Children. Canada has more than 800 food banks and 3,000 food programs helping those in need.
All students are encouraged to bring in canned goods to your Period 3 classes. Let's work together to help children and families who go without food on a daily basis.

SAFE GRAD is a fun and safe after-grad party planned and organized by the parents of graduates. That safe celebration, known as SAFE GRAD, is now widely accepted and is an integral part of graduation in nearly all Manitoba high schools. The official slogan is “It’s your graduation....get home safe”   The NEXT MEETING is Tuesday October 21 @ 6:30 in the JTC Theatre.

Save the date: Jostens will be at John Taylor on Nov. 21st for any grads interested in ordering a ring.  More info to follow closer to the date.

Reminder to all graduating students that you must complete 40 hours of Community Involvement if you plan to graduate with a St. James-Assiniboia School Division Diploma.
The CIA forms are available in the office

Please note: Announcements are posted in the front link, on the doors of Gym AB, on the website, on the blog, and on the Parent Portal.

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