Announcements for December 19, 2014

Please take note that the Library will be closed during the lunch hour for a special event today.  As well, today at lunch we will be having the last Grade War Challenge.  Come on down for some fun and games.

Would all curlers please meet in room 305 for a team photo immediately after the announcements.

There will be a very brief meeting for the boys soccer team today in room 209.

The January Exam schedule is now available online or in the office.  Please review and see Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions or conflicts.

All grade 12 students please update your CIA hours.  The nominations forms for the Premier's volunteer Service Award have arrived.  Please see Mrs. Olko for more information.

Any students interested in earning volunteer hours there is an opportunity to shovel snow for seniors that are unable to do it at their homes. Please see the office if you are interested in helping out.

Any students who are interested in attending the JT Ski Trip taking place March 4 & 5, forms will be available on January 8th.  See Mr. Vermette for details.

TADD the Teens Against Drinking and Distracted Driving want to wish you a happy and safe winter break.  Please remember you are the reason to drive sober this season.

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.

Announcements for December 18, 2014

Reminder to all students and staff, today is locker cleanup before the winter break @ 10:45.  Please ensure all items belonging to the garbage, go in the garbage and food containers are brought home.

Attention all students who ordered Grad clothing or Piper clothing, you orders are here.  Today is the last day you can pick up your clothing orders in room 106 at lunch or during period 6 if you are on spare.

Attention all grad committee members, just a reminder that there will be a meeting today at lunch.
Attention band students who are going on the Elementary School Tour – At lunch today, please come to the band room and eat your lunch.  We will be leaving for Lakewood at 12:30 pm today

Attention all Pipers: This week is Spirit Week and today is Red/White/ or Green Day
Tomorrow will be Ugly Holiday Sweater Day
We will pick one of these days as a grade war competition. Get involved and show some piper spirit.

The January Exam schedule is now available online or in the office.  Please review and see Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions or conflicts.

There will be a student advisory meeting in the bio lab today at 11:45am.

All grade 12 students please update your CIA hours.  The nominations forms for the Premier's volunteer Service Award have arrived.  Please see Mrs. Olko for more information.

Any students interested in earning volunteer hours there is an opportunity to shovel snow for seniors that are unable to do it at their homes. Please see the office if you are interested in helping out.

Any students who are interested in attending the JT Ski Trip taking place March 4 & 5, forms will be available on January 8th.  See Mr. Vermette for details.

All curlers are to meet Mr. Kutcy immediately after announcements for a very short but important meeting!

Would the following students please come by the office sometime today to pick up your Piper Classic Schedule.  Isaiah O., Justice T., Samrawit F., Jade V., Haley K., Richard F., Taylor M., Jayden N., and Ryan M..  You will need this before you leave for winter break.  Any questions, please see Ms. Paragg.

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.

, Announcements for December 17, 2014

Attention all students, we have booked a bus for today’s hockey game.   JT vs. Sturgeon at the ICE PLEX.

The Bus will be leaving JT for the ICE Plex - at 1:45 and returning to JT for 4:00 PM

Permission forms are available in the office.  Students are required to get permission from their period 5 & 6 teachers to attend this Hockey game.  As well, it will cost 2 Tins for the Bins or $3.00 to those who will be attending.

Once your permission form have been completed, please return to the office to receive a ticket to attend.  Mr. Lockhart will be checking tickets at the door at the Ice Plex.

Attention all students who ordered Grad clothing or Piper clothing, you orders are here.  You can pick up your clothing orders today or Thursday in room 106 at lunch or during period 6 if you are on spare.

Attention all grad committee members, just a reminder that there will be a meeting tomorrow at lunch.

Attention all Pipers: This week is Spirit Week and today is Formal Day in support of our Hockey and Basketball teams for their big game day.
Tomorrow will be Red/White/ or Green Day
Friday is Ugly Holiday Sweater Day
We will pick one of these days as a grade war competition. Get involved and show some piper spirit.

The January Exam schedule is now available online or in the office.  Please review and see Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions or conflicts.

There will be a student advisory meeting in the bio lab tomorrow at 11:45am.

All grade 12 students please update your CIA hours.  The nominations forms for the Premier's volunteer Service Award have arrived.  Please see Mrs. Olko for more information.

Any students interested in earning volunteer hours there is an opportunity to shovel snow for seniors that are unable to do it at their homes. Please see the office if you are interested in helping out.

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.

Announcements for December 15, 2014

Just a note to all staff and students.  The Library will be closed all day today.

Attention JV Boys Basketball.  There is a practice is today at 5:00pm

Anybody who has left food containers or other items from the fashion show please pick up in the office.

Graduates that sold cookie dough, please make arrangements to pick up your cookie dough order on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the end of the day that's 2:50 PM.   Mrs. Penner also needs volunteers to help, so Grads please see her if you are free Period 5 and/or 6 on Tuesday.  

Attention Pipers: This week is Spirit Week.
Today is Holiday Cozy Day
Tuesday is Holiday Head Wear Day
Wednesday is Red  or White or Green Day
Thursday is Winter Wear Day
Friday is Ugly Holiday Sweater Day

We will pick one of these days as a grade war competition. Get involved and show some piper spirit!

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.

Announcements for December 12, 2014

Another successful Hamilton House Christmas Dinner was enjoyed by the residents from Hamilton House last night.  Thank you to Mrs. Laubenstein and Mrs. Arsenault and all the student volunteers who worked so hard to pull it all together. The decorations, food & music were fantastic and the residents enjoyed the individual attention from our student volunteers.  It was a great event and many of the seniors commented on the lovely view that they now have of John Taylor when the Christmas lights come on at dark.

Attention band students who are going on the Elementary School Tour- At lunch today please come to the band room and eat your lunch. We will leaving for Buchanan at 12:30pm today.

All members of the Boys curling team must see Ms. Peters after announcements at her room.

Attention to all members of the Varsity Girls volleyball team - there will be a brief, but important, meeting at lunch today in Ms. Gosselin's room 106.

Attention all pipers: We will also begin our collection of food for our Cheer Board and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.  This year, we are hoping to provide between 12 and 14 hampers to those in need. Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes. If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, they can drop of goods to any classroom.

Attention Pipers: Next week is Spirit Week.
Monday is Holiday Cozy Day
Tuesday is Holiday Head Wear Day
Wednesday is Red  or White or Green Day
Thursday is Winter Wear Day
Friday is Ugly Holiday Sweater Day

We will pick one of these days as a grade war competition. Get involved and show some piper spirit!

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.

Announcements for December 11, 2014

Congratulations to our JV Boys Basketball Team who defeated St. James on Tuesday 95-90.  Great job boys!

The poinsettias from the safe grad fundraiser will be delivered today around 10:00 this morning. Please come and see Mrs Palmer if you have a spare and are able to assist with unloading. Anyone who purchased a poinsettia can get them from the theatre today between 3:30 and 5:00.

Attention all graduates.  You are invited to attend a grad committee meeting today @ 12:10 in room 111.

Attention to all members of the Varsity Girls volleyball team - there will be a brief, but important, meeting at lunch on Friday, Dec. 12th in Ms. Gosselin's room 106.

Attention all pipers: We will also begin our collection of food for our Cheer Board and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.  This year, we are hoping to provide between 12 and 14 hampers to those in need. Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes. If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, they can drop of goods to any classroom.

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.

Announcements for December 10, 2014

Please be aware that the rivers, creeks and ponds in the city are not safe due to unpredictable ice conditions.  Extremely cold water and thin ice are extremely dangerous at this time of year and we ask that all parents and teachers remind everyone that the ice is unsafe.  Let's keep everyone safe by making good decisions about our waterways.

Just a reminder that the library is closed the whole day today for the Heritage fair.

All yearbook students are asked to attend the meeting today immediately at 12 noon for a team picture. All members are asked to see Mr. Kutcy ASAP to confirm that they are able to make it to the meeting!

All mentors please meet in room 111 this morning at 8:30.

All students who are looking for volunteer hours, there is a great opportunity with Craig Street Cats.  Interested students, please see the office for volunteer forms.  As well, the annual Assiniboia Sleigh Ride is taking place on Sunday, Dec. 14th and are looking for volunteers to help out with this event.  Any interested students can contact Teresa, at Jim Rondeau’s office at (204) 888-7722.

Great job to the grade 12 students who participated in the Safe Grad Poinsettia fundraiser.  They are being delivered on Dec 11 - please contact Mrs. Palmer if you are willing to assist by volunteering with the distribution.

Attention all graduates.  You are invited to attending a grad committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11 @ 12:10.  Location to be determined.

Attention all pipers: We will also begin our collection of food for our Cheer Board and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.  This year, we are hoping to provide between 12 and 14 hampers to those in need. Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes. If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, they can drop of goods to any classroom.

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.

Announcements for December 9, 2014

Please be aware that the rivers, creeks and ponds in the city are not safe due to unpredictable ice conditions.  Extremely cold water and thin ice are extremely dangerous at this time of year and we ask that all parents and teachers remind everyone that the ice is unsafe.  Let's keep everyone safe by making good decisions about our waterways.

Thanks to Pizza Hut for the grad fundraiser which raised $330.00

There will be a GSA meeting today at noon in room 301.

All yearbook students are asked to attend the meeting tomorrow immediately at 12 noon for a team picture. All members are asked to see Mr. Kutcy ASAP to confirm that they are able to make it to the meeting!

All mentors please meet in room 111 tomorrow morning at 8:30.

All students who are looking for volunteer hours, there is a great opportunity with Craig Street Cats.  Interested students, please see the office for volunteer forms.  As well, the annual Assiniboia Sleigh Ride is taking place on Sunday, Dec. 14th and are looking for volunteers to help out with this event.
 Any interested students can contact Teresa, at Jim Rondeau’s office at (204) 888-7722.

Great job to the grade 12 students who participated in the Safe Grad Poinsettia fundraiser.  They are being delivered on Dec 11 - please contact Mrs. Palmer if you are willing to assist by volunteering with the distribution.

Attention all graduates.  You are invited to attending a grad committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11 @ 12:10.  Location to be determined.

Attention all pipers: We will also begin our collection of food for our Cheer Board and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.  This year, we are hoping to provide between 12 and 14 hampers to those in need. Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes. If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, they can drop of goods to any classroom.

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.

Announcements for December 4, 2014

Attention members of Senior Jazz Band: This is reminder to come to the Band Room today for period 2 for the Jazz Workshop.

Are you a Jets Fan? Do you want to see the Jets live at the MTS centre vs the best team in the league. Yes you can watch the Jets vs the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 3 buy purchasing a $2.00 raffle ticket at lunch today.  Test you luck. Past winners have been Shae Kemball, and Ms. Kubas.  Good luck.

Yearbooks: If you have discovered that you did not pay for a yearbook last Sept. 2013, Yearbooks are now available at the office for $20.  If you did not paid for a yearbook this last Sept., you have until this Friday to pay $20 to receive a yearbook next fall. We can promise extra yearbooks next year, don't be left out!

Reminder to Grade 12's that silent auction prizes for Variety night must turned into Mrs. Arsenault in the Family Studies Room ASAP. NO later than 3:30 today. The Sooner the better.

Hey psst... Do you know anyone who doesn't like cookies?  Didn't think so!  Attention all grade 12 students, the grad cookie dough fundraiser is on this week.  Order forms are available outside Ms. Gosselin's class room 106 or from Mrs. Penner in room 113.  All orders and money are due to Mrs. Penner by Friday, December 5th.

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.

Attention all pipers: We will also begin our collection of food for our Cheer Board and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.  This year, we are hoping to provide between 12 and 14 hampers to those in need. Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes. If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, they can drop of goods to any classroom.

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.

Announcements for December 2, 2014

Boys Musical practice at lunch is cancelled today

Attention members of Senior Jazz Band: This is reminder to come to the Band Room tomorrow for period 2 for the Jazz Workshop.

Are you a Jets Fan? Do you want to see the Jets live at the MTS centre vs the best team in the league. Yes you can watch the Jets vs the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 3 buy purchasing a $2.00 raffle ticket at lunch today and Thursday.  Test you luck. Past winners have been Shae Kemball, and Ms. Kubas.  Good luck.

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

Reminder to all students: Piper Classic Volunteer Forms are due to Ms. Paragg in room 109 today by 8:30am.

Yearbooks: If you have discovered that you did not pay for a yearbook last Sept. 2013, Yearbooks are now available at the office for $20.  If you did not paid for a yearbook this last Sept., you have until this Friday to pay $20 to receive a yearbook next fall. We can promise extra yearbooks next year, don't be left out!

Reminder of the yearbook committee meeting today at 12 noon!

Reminder to Grade 12's that silent auction prizes for Variety night must turned into Mrs. Arsenault in the Family Studies Room ASAP. NO later than Thursday at 3:30. The Sooner the better.

Hey psst... Do you know anyone who doesn't like cookies?  Didn't think so!  Attention all grade 12 students, the grad cookie dough fundraiser is on this week.  Order forms are available outside Ms. Gosselin's class room 106 or from Mrs. Penner in room 113.  All orders and money are due to Mrs. Penner by Friday, December 5th.

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.

Attention all pipers: We will also begin our collection of food for our Cheer Board and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.  This year, we are hoping to provide between 12 and 14 hampers to those in need. Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes. If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, they can drop of goods to any classroom.

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.

Announcements for December 2, 2014

Congratulations to the JT Choir and Students in the Divisional Senior Choir for their performance at the Candlelight Service last night.

Any photography student that can take pictures at today's Rock, Paper, Scissors competition at noon, please see Mr. Kutcy this morning.

Are you a Jets Fan? Do you want to see the Jets live at the MTS centre vs the best team in the league. Yes you can watch the Jets vs the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 3 buy purchasing a $2.00 raffle ticket at lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.  Test you luck. Past winners have been Shae Kemball, and Ms. Kubas.  Good luck.

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

Reminder to all students: Piper Classic Volunteer Forms are due to Ms. Paragg in room 109 tomorrow by 8:30am.

Please remember that the family of schools Rock Paper Scissors tournament will be taking place over the lunch hour today.  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.

Yearbooks: If you have discovered that you did not pay for a yearbook last Sept. 2013, Yearbooks are now available at the office for $20.  If you did not paid for a yearbook this last Sept., you have until this Friday to pay $20 to receive a yearbook next fall. We can promise extra yearbooks next year, don't be left out!

Reminder of the yearbook committee meeting tomorrow at 12 noon!

Reminder to Grade 12's that silent auction prizes for Variety night must turned into Mrs. Arsenault in the Family Studies Room ASAP. NO later than Thursday at 3:30. The Sooner the better.
Hey psst... Do you know anyone who doesn't like cookies?  Didn't think so!  Attention all grade 12 students, the grad cookie dough fundraiser is on this week.  Order forms are available outside Ms. Gosselin's class room 106 or from Mrs. Penner in room 113.  All orders and money are due to Mrs. Penner by Friday, December 5th.

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.

Attention all pipers: We will also begin our collection of food for our Cheer Board and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.  This year, we are hoping to provide between 12 and 14 hampers to those in need. Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes. If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, they can drop of goods to any classroom.

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.

Announcements for December 1, 2014

Today is our Deck the Halls Challenge. If your period 3 class chose to participate, please take a few minutes during period 3 class to decorate your front door or room as a grade war challenge. Doors / rooms will be judged at 12:00pm, and the 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.

All Curling Team Students must see Ms. Peters immediately after announcements in room 311

There will be a workout at 3:30 today in gym C

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

Reminder to all students: Piper Classic Volunteer Forms are due to Ms. Paragg in room 109 tomorrow by 8:30am.

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.

Hey psst... Do you know anyone who doesn't like cookies?  Didn't think so!  Attention all grade 12 students, the grad cookie dough fundraiser is on this week.  Order forms are available outside Ms. Gosselin's class room 106 or from Mrs. Penner in room 113.  All orders and money are due to Mrs. Penner by Friday, December 5th.

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.

Attention all pipers: We will also begin our collection of food for our Cheer Board and Community Family hampers. Our food drive will run between Monday, Dec.1st - Friday, Dec. 12th.  This year, we are hoping to provide between 12 and 14 hampers to those in need. Please collect these goods in your period 3 classes. If students do not have a period 3 class but would like to join in, they can drop of goods to any classroom.

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.