Friday 28 November 2014

Announcements for November 28, 2014

THEY'RE HERE AT LAST!!!

The JT yearbook 2013-2014 is here! Yearbooks will be delivered to teachers at the end of period 3 classes this morning. Students without a period 3 class can pick up their yearbook from Mr. Kutcy at 12 noon or at 3:30 in room 310.

If you did not purchase a yearbook last year and would like one, there are a limited number of extras. Bring $20 to the office as soon as possible to purchase one. First come, first served!

Finally... don't be without a book next year!!! Make sure that you have paid $20 by next Friday. We can't promise any extra books will be available!
Today is National Jersey Day and we will be holding another Grade War Challenge. The Grade with the most students wearing a jersey will win points for their Grade.


This year, there will be a picture contest. All students and staff wearing a jersey will be called to the gym to take a group photo. Please listen for an announcement when to be called down.  The prize to the school with the most participation will win a fully autographed Jets Jersey.

Last year, 7 schools had 100% participation. So throw on your jersey, borrow one from a friend or guardian, and get involved in this National competition.

It's that time again to buy your tickets for the John Taylor Variety Night.  Starting Monday Dec. 1 at lunch in the front link, you can purchase your tickets for $10.00.  We will be selling tickets at lunch all week.  Come down to select your seat and table.  Get your tickets early to get the best seats in the house to watch the great line up of talent that we have here at JT.  Help support the Class of 2015.

Monday, December 1st is our Deck the Halls Challenge. Period 3 classes are asked to take a few minutes to decorate your front door or room as a grade war challenge. Doors / rooms will be judged at 12:00pm, and the Grade winners will be announced at 1:00pm

A reminder that Musical is starting next Tuesday, Dec 2 for all general chorus members. Please check your online calendar or stop by the choir room to check the schedule. We will be meeting in the choir room at 3:30.

Reminder to all band, choir and dance students that the tupperware fundraiser is due Dec 3, all funds go towards your individual accounts.

Attention all Pipers. The annual Piper Classic Basketball Tournament is quickly approaching. This provincial wide tournament is one of the largest and most popular in Manitoba. Much of the success of this tournament is due to our incredible student volunteers. If you are interested in being part of this year's Piper Classic from January 8th-10th, 2015, Please pick up a volunteer application form from Ms. Paragg's room, room 109. Forms need to be returned to Ms. Paragg by Tuesday, December 2nd.

Please remember that the family of schools Rock Paper Scissors tournament will be taking place over the lunch hour on Tuesday December 2.

Spectators are welcome to come out and cheer on the JT reps as they verse students from our feeder schools.

All of the food raised by this event will be used to fill hampers for needy families.
We will begin our annual food drive collection for Winnipeg Cheer Board Hampers and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.

Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes.  If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, you can drop of goods to any classroom. Thank you for working together to help those in need this holiday season.

Attention all graduates we have another general fundraiser to participate in.  Pizza Hut is proud to support you as a Graduate and offers the John Taylor Grad Class of 2015 Pizza Hut day.  On December 8th, 2014, between 4PM and 9PM at the 3421 Portage Ave. location, all sales from orders placed using the flyer showing 15% of sales will be donated to the JT Class of 2015.   You will find flyers to use on Dec. 8 on the door of room 113.

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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