Announcements for April 30, 2015

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

Report Card distribution will take place tomorrow.  Grade 11s and 12s will take place at 2:15 in the Library and Theatre and at 3:20 for Gr 9s and 10s, also in the library and Theatre.

A new club has started and it’s called movie club.  It’s a club for those who want to be actors.  Movie club is not where we watch movies, we make movies, play games and have lots of fun.  Please see the front link or the office if you would like to sign up.  It will begin on Monday, May 4th from noon until 1 on Mondays and Fridays.  Please see Colin Block for more details.

Please contact Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in volunteering to repaint a mural at Strathmillan Elementary School.  Volunteer hours are available.

Anyone wanting to compete in Track & Field, please meet in Gym C tomorrow at lunch.

Do you need community service hours or do you just want to make a difference in your community?
With the Spring weather now here, it is once again time for the Assiniboia Community Clean Up.
This year, there will be two clean ups hosted by MLA Jim Rondeau.  The first will take place on Monday, May 4th and again on Thursday, May 7th from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. on each day.  Students interested in volunteer hours can sign up by calling the office at 888-7722 to get more information. Clean up supplies will be provided and a bbq will follow on both dates.

All boys who signed up for outdoor soccer, there will be a practice Monday May 4  at  3:30 pm
Please change and meet outside

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due tomorrow.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

Another Scholarship opportunity is available.
The Lehotsky Scholarship Fund
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
• Youth between the ages of 18-30 who are residents of Winnipeg;
• Those entering or enrolled in post-secondary education;
• Those who have made a significant contribution to Winnipeg;
• Those who are advocates for health and safety of Winnipeg;
• Those who have indicated their intention to apply their education in the inner-city upon graduation.
Deadline is June 15, 2015
Please see Mrs. Palmer for more details.

Grads – Did you hand your forms into the office that you received at the last Grade Level Meeting? Thank you to those who already submitted their forms.

A notice to all staff and students.  Bells for class change will not be active during AP exams all next week.  As well, announcements will not be made over the PA system.  However….
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 April 29, 2015

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

Report Card distribution will take place on Friday May 1st.  Grade 11s and 12s will take place at 2:15 in the Library and Theatre and at 3:20 for Gr 9s and 10s, also in the library and Theatre.

Reminder that there is a girls soccer meeting today @12:45 in room 303.  You must attend or see Ms. Armistead.

Just a reminder that Art Club will take place today at 3:30 in the Art Room.  All are welcome

A new club has started and it’s called movie club.  It’s a club for those who want to be actors.  Movie club is not where we watch movies, we make movies, play games and have lots of fun.  Please see the  office or front link if you would like to sign up.  It will begin on Monday, May 4th from noon until 1 on Mondays and Fridays.  Please see Colin Block for more details.

Please contact Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in volunteering to repaint a mural at Strathmillan Elementary School.  Volunteer hours are available.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due this Friday, May 1st.

John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

Another Scholarship opportunity is available.
The Lehotsky Scholarship Fund
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
• Youth between the ages of 18-30 who are residents of Winnipeg;
• Those entering or enrolled in post-secondary education;
• Those who have made a significant contribution to Winnipeg;
• Those who are advocates for health and safety of Winnipeg;
• Those who have indicated their intention to apply their education in the inner-city upon graduation.
Deadline is June 15, 2015
Please see Mrs. Palmer for more details.

Grads – Did you hand your forms into the office that you received at the last Grade Level Meeting?

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 April 28, 2015

Congratulations to the members of the Pipers badminton team that competed in the WWAC conference finals last week. Lily J. finished second in girls singles. Madison F. and Shaye K. finished second in girls doubles. Rachel K. and Brett A. finished second in mixed doubles and Cole Armstrong and Izzy R. were WWAC mixed doubles champions. Would these athletes competing in Provincials please see Mr. Smith immediately following announcements for a quick but important meeting.

The Intramural floor hockey league begins today. Check the schedule to see when you play this week. Every Monday morning the games are scheduled for the entire week.

There will be a student advisory meeting on Thursday in the Bio lab at 11:45am.

Report Card distribution will take place on Friday May 1st.  Grade 11s and 12s will take place at 2:15 in the Library and Theatre and at 3:20 for Gr 9s and 10s, also in the library and Theatre.

Girl’s soccer is cancelled today.  There will be a girls soccer meeting on Wednesday, April 29th @12:45 in room 303.  You must attend or see Ms. Armistead.

There is an ultimate frisbee practice today at lunch outside and an ultimate frisbee game at 4:15 at JT. Please see Mrs LaPage or Ms Kubas if you can't make either.

Just a reminder that Art Club will take place tomorrow at 3:30 in the Art Room.  All are welcome

Please contact Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in volunteering to repaint a mural at Strathmillan Elementary School.  Volunteer hours are available.

Any girls interested in playing Varsity Basketball next year, there will be a quick meeting today in Mr. Kavadas’ room, room 206 at 12:03.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due this Friday, May 1st.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

A new scholarship is available for a lucky grade 12 student.  The John Taylor Take Action Scholarship.  This $100 scholarship will be awarded to a student who has initiated a Take Action Project that makes a difference in the lives of other students and their community.
The Take Action Project must be meaningful to students, and related to issues that are important, relevant and personally significant.
Please see Mrs. Palmer for the application.  Deadline is April 28th.

There is a new Scholarship opportunity.
The Lehotsky Scholarship Fund
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
• Youth between the ages of 18-30 who are residents of Winnipeg;
• Those entering or enrolled in post-secondary education;
• Those who have made a significant contribution to Winnipeg;
• Those who are advocates for health and safety of Winnipeg;
• Those who have indicated their intention to apply their education in the inner-city upon graduation.
Deadline is June 15, 2015
Please see Mrs. Palmer for more details.

Grads – Did you hand your forms into the office that you received at the last Grade Level Meeting?

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 April 22, 2015

All grade 12's interested in being this year's valedictorian please speak to Mr Marquart ASAP about the process and due dates.

A reminder, girls soccer is EVERY TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 3:45pm.  Meet just outside of gym C and be prepared for outdoor or indoor sessions.

Attention any grade 12s who would be interested in doing the Toast to the Teachers or Toast to the Parents at the grad dinner, please sign up with Ms. Gosselin by Thursday April 23rd.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

A new scholarship is available for a lucky grade 12 student.  The John Taylor Take Action Scholarship.  This $100 scholarship will be awarded to a student who has initiated a Take Action Project that makes a difference in the lives of other students and their community.
The Take Action Project must be meaningful to students, and related to issues that are important, relevant and personally significant.  Please see Mrs. Palmer for the application.  Deadline is April 28th.

Please see Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in applying for the JT 50th Reunion Scholarship.  The Criteria includes: very good attendance, academic achievement (over 70%), highly involved in student life either in arts, athletics and serves other students as a part of the student council or other group serving our student body.  This student must demonstrate great school spirit.

We have another scholarship opportunity for grads this year.  This $200 is available to students whose parents are members of Merit Manitoba.  For more information, please see Ms. Grant.

Reminder to all Grads – Please hand in all your forms that were distributed to you during your Grade Level Meeting last Friday, April 10th.

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 April 21, 2015

Congratulations to James Wagner, who was chosen as AAAA all Manitoba team and Mr. Kavadas for being recognized for 15 years of dedicated coaching at the Basketball Manitoba Awards ceremony Saturday afternoon.

All grade 12's interested in being this year's valedictorian please speak to Mr Marquart ASAP about the process and due dates.

A reminder, girls soccer is EVERY TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 3:45pm.  Meet just outside of gym C and be prepared for outdoor or indoor sessions.

Attention any grade 12s who would be interested in doing the Toast to the Teachers or Toast to the Parents at the grad dinner, please sign up with Ms. Gosselin by Thursday April 23rd.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

A new scholarship is available for a lucky grade 12 student.  The John Taylor Take Action Scholarship.  This $100 scholarship will be awarded to a student who has initiated a Take Action Project that makes a difference in the lives of other students and their community.
The Take Action Project must be meaningful to students, and related to issues that are important, relevant and personally significant.Please see Mrs. Palmer for the application.  Deadline is April 28th.

Please see Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in applying for the JT 50th Reunion Scholarship.  The Criteria includes: very good attendance, academic achievement (over 70%), highly involved in student life either in arts, athletics and serves other students as a part of the student council or other group serving our student body.  This student must demonstrate great school spirit.

We have another scholarship opportunity for grads this year.  This $200 is available to students whose parents are members of Merit Manitoba.  For more information, please see Ms. Grant.
Reminder to all Grads – Please hand in all your forms that were distributed to you during your Grade Level Meeting last Friday, April 10th.

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 April 20,2015

Congratulations to the students for their great run of the musical Guys and Dolls.  A great show like this requires many hours from the students, staff and volunteers.  Can’t wait to see what next year brings.

Any grade 12 French students from last semester, please see Ms, Armistead in room 303 today at 12:15pm.  If you cannot make it then, check in today with her at some point.  Again that's all grade 12 French students from last semester.

There will be a track practice today at 3:30. Meet in gym C.

Please note that AP pre-registration will take place today, April 20th at 11:30 in the library.

All grade 12's interested in being this year's valedictorian please speak to Mr Marquart ASAP about the process and due dates.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

Please see Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in applying for the JT 50th Reunion Scholarship.  The Criteria includes: very good attendance, academic achievement (over 70%), highly involved in student life either in arts, athletics and serves other students as a part of the student council or other group serving our student body.  This student must demonstrate great school spirit.

Reminder to all Grads – Please hand in all your forms that were distributed to you during your Grade Level Meeting last Friday, April 10th.

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 April 17, 2015

Congratulations to all students for their excellent performance of Guys and Dolls last evening. It was smoking hot. Make sure to check it out Friday evening and on Saturday for the matinee or evening performance.  Thank you to all of the staff volunteers who help out in so many important ways.

Please note that AP pre-registration will take place on Monday April 20th at 11:30 in the library.
Lunch will be provided.  Please be sure to bring your Student number with you.  Contact Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

Please see Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in applying for the JT 50th Reunion Scholarship.  The Criteria includes: very good attendance, academic achievement (over 70%), highly involved in student life either in arts, athletics and serves other students as a part of the student council or other group serving our student body.  This student must demonstrate great school spirit.

Reminder to all Grads – Please hand in all your forms that were distributed to you during your Grade Level Meeting last Friday, April 10th.

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

Justice Wins a Week at Cadarwood Summer Camp

Winner of the Cedarwood Summer Camp Week Long Experience.

Activities include: Wake Surfing, Archery, Photography, Zip Line, Fishing, Fencing, Skate Boarding, Paintball, Swimming, Drama and Music.

Announcements for April 16, 2015

Today’s forecast is calling for a White Out. Wear your whites to show your support for our Winnipeg Jets (Mrs. Rothery..not the other team ;-) ) in their first playoff game. You can also wear your white hat for a $1.00 donation. Let's show the Jets our Piper Pride Spirit. Go Jets Go!

Beach volleyball practices will start next week. Girls will practice at lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays each week and boys will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please see Mr. Goetz in Room 211 if you would still like to sign-up for Beach Volleyball.

Soccer anyone?  There will be a brief meeting for anyone interested in playing boys outdoor soccer this season. Please meet in Ms Rokosh's room 209 today at noon.

Please note that AP pre-registration will take place on Monday April 20th at 11:30 in the library.
Lunch will be provided.  Please be sure to bring your Student number with you.  Contact Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

Please see Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in applying for the JT 50th Reunion Scholarship.  The Criteria includes: very good attendance, academic achievement (over 70%), highly involved in student life either in arts, athletics and serves other students as a part of the student council or other group serving our student body.  This student must demonstrate great school spirit.

Reminder to all Grads – Please hand in all your forms that were distributed to you during your Grade Level Meeting last Friday, April 10th.

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

Assiniboia Community Appreciation Night - April 28

The Assiniboia Community Appreciation Night will be held on Tuesday April 28th and John Taylor is proud to announce that both Mrs. Keri Morris and Mr. Mike Hussey will be honored for their volunteer efforts at John Taylor Collegiate. 

Announcements for April 14, 2015

There will be a GSA meeting today at noon in room 301. All are welcome to attend!

Attention all JT Rookie Hockey players.  There is a short meeting @ 3:30 today in Mr. Steeves room.

There will be a short ultimate frisbee meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12:05. Please see Ms LaPage if you can't make it.

There is a NEW Scholarship from Nelson Civic Leadership called Recognizing Limitless Potential.  You must be a Canadian Citizen, have a 75 % average and make a difference in your community.  Apply on line at www.nelson.com/scholarship by June 1, 2015.

Please note that AP pre-registration will take place on Monday April 20th at 11:30 in the library.
Lunch will be provided.  Please be sure to bring your Student number with you.  Contact Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Any student wishing to participate in the community clean-up on Wednesday, April 15th must sign up at Ms. Peters room 311.  The clean-up will take place during period 6 and volunteer hours provided.

Grade 11 students wanting to Attend the Rotary Career Symposium please hand back your permission form to Mr. Johnson, if you did not get a permission form please see Mr. Johnson. Symposium is on April 22nd.

A reminder that the grade 9 and 11 after school program will meet Wednesday after school in the Foods room.

Soccer anyone?
There will be a brief meeting for anyone interested in playing boys outdoor soccer this season. Please meeting in Ms Rokosh's room   209 Thursday at noon.

Attention all Pipers. This Thursday, the forecast is calling for a White Out. Wear your whites to show your support for our Winnipeg Jets in their first playoff game. You can also wear your white hat for a $1.00 donation. Let's show the Jets our Piper Pride Spirit. Go Jets Go!

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.

John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

The last fundraiser for Safe Grad is Rumors Comedy Club on May 1 at 10:30pm. The event is $15.00 per person, profits at 50%.  Rumors tickets sales and unsold tickets are due April 23rd at 3:30pm. No late ticket sales. If you want tickets, please contact Michelle Delios @deliosmichelle@gmail.com.

Please see Mrs. Palmer if you are interested in applying for the JT 50th Reunion Scholarship.  The Criteria includes: very good attendance, academic achievement (over 70%), highly involved in student life either in arts, athletics and serves other students as a part of the student council or other group serving our student body.  This student must demonstrate great school spirit.

Reminder to all Grads – Please hand in all your forms that were distributed to you during your Grade Level Meeting on Friday.

JT White out April 16

Announcements for April 13, 2015

There will be a track practice today at 3:30. Meet in gym C.

There is a NEW Scholarship from Nelson Civic Leadership called Recognizing Limitless Potential.  You must be a Canadian Citizen, have a 75 % average and make a difference in your community.  Apply on line at www.nelson.com/scholarship by June 1, 2015.

Please note that AP pre-registration will take place on Monday April 20th at 11:30 in the library.
Lunch will be provided.  Please be sure to bring your Student number with you.  Contact Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Any student wishing to participate in the community clean-up on Wednesday, April 15th must sign up at Ms. Peters room 311.  The clean-up will take place during period 6 and volunteer hours provided.

The Canteen will now be selling Jumbo Freezies for 75 cents.  Canteen is open on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Grade 11 students wanting to Attend the Rotary Career Symposium please hand back your permission form to Mr. Johnson, if you did not get a permission form please see Mr. Johnson. Symposium is on April 22nd.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.

John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

The last fundraiser for Safe Grad is Rumors Comedy Club on May 1 at 10:30pm. The event is $15.00 per person, profits at 50%.  Rumors tickets sales and unsold tickets are due April 23rd at 3:30pm. No late ticket sales. If you want tickets, please contact Michelle Delios @deliosmichelle@gmail.com.

Reminder to all Grads – Please hand in all your forms that were distributed to you during your Grade Level Meeting on Friday.

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 April 10, 2015

Just a reminder to staff and students, there will be grade level meetings held today. You will be called down to the theatre for your scheduled time.

There will a final Boys baseball tryout afterschool in gym C Friday.  Anyone interested in joining the team must be in attendance.

Would all improv students who ordered an improv shirt please bring your money to Mrs. Palmer - your shirt is waiting for you....

Anyone interested in playing beach volleyball this upcoming season is asked to put a team together consisting of two or three girls or two or three boys.  Then come see Mr. Goetz in Room 211 to sign up and to get more details when the first beach practice will be.

If any French students are interested in participating in a YMCA work exchange program and are 16 or 17 years of age this summer, please see Ms. Armistead for details.  This is an amazing opportunity.

There will be a sign up sheet for the Teddy Bear picnic volunteers in the office.  Please see Mrs Palmer if you have any questions.

There is a NEW Scholarship from Nelson Civic Leadership called Recognizing Limitless Potential.  You must be a Canadian Citizen, have a 75 % average and make a difference in your community.  Apply on line at www.nelson.com/scholarship by June 1, 2015.

Please note that AP pre-registration will take place on Monday April 20th at 11:30 in the library.
Lunch will be provided.  Please be sure to bring your Student number with you.  Contact Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Any student wishing to participate in the community clean-up on Wednesday, April 15th must sign up at Ms. Peters room 311.  The clean-up will take place during period 6 and volunteer hours provided.

The Canteen will now be selling Jumbo Freezies for 75 cents.  Canteen is open on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Grade 11 students wanting to Attend the Rotary Career Symposium please hand back your permission form to Mr. Johnson, if you did not get a permission form please see Mr. Johnson. Symposium is on April 22nd.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st. John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there. Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

The last fundraiser for Safe Grad is Rumors Comedy Club on May 1 at 10:30pm. The event is $15.00 per person, profits at 50%.  Rumors tickets sales and unsold tickets are due April 23rd at 3:30pm. No late ticket sales. If you want tickets, please contact Michelle Delios @deliosmichelle@gmail.com.

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

Announcments for April 9, 2015

There is a track practice today at 3:30. Meet in gym C

Would all members of the GSA see Ms. Krahn before the end of the day today.

Would all improv students who ordered an improv shirt please bring your money to Mrs. Palmer - your shirt is waiting for you....

Girls soccer will now be Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45pm.  Meet outside of gym C and make sure you have equipment for outdoors OR an indoor workout.  Please see Ms. Armistead if you cannot attend.

Anyone interested in playing beach volleyball this upcoming season is asked to put a team together consisting of two or three girls or two or three boys.  Then come see Mr. Goetz in Room 211 to sign up and to get more details when the first beach practice will be.

If any French students are interested in participating in a YMCA work exchange program and are 16 or 17 years of age this summer, please see Ms. Armistead for details.  This is an amazing opportunity.

There will be a sign up sheet for the Teddy Bear picnic volunteers in the office.  Please see Mrs Palmer if you have any questions.

Please note that AP pre-registration will take place on Monday April 20th at 11:30 in the library.
Lunch will be provided.  Please be sure to bring your Student number with you.  Contact Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Grade 11 students wanting to Attend the Rotary Career Symposium please hand back your permission form to Mr. Johnson, if you did not get a permission form please see Mr. Johnson. Symposium is on April 22nd.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.  Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

We have more Safe Grad Fundraising opportunities: Epicure and Gourmet Kitchen fundraising is due today. Gourmet Kitchen will be available for pick up April 15th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.  Epicure orders will be available for pickup April 22nd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The last fundraiser for Safe Grad is Rumors Comedy Club on May 1 at 10:30pm. The event is $15.00 per person, profits at 50%. There will be no silent auction or 50/50 to plan. Rumors tickets sales and unsold tickets are due April 23rd at 3:30pm. No late ticket sales. If you want tickets, please contact Michelle Delios @deliosmichelle@gmail.com.

There is another scholarship opportunity for Grade 12 students.  Together with the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Folklorama is pleased to present the Mark & Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for Excellence, an annual award of excellence for the preservation of ethno-cultural heritage.  This $1000 scholarship acknowledges students who demonstrate an active involvement in preserving their ethno-cultural heritage through volunteer work, employment or contributions to a cultural activity within Manitoba.   The application deadline is April 30, 2015.   Please see Mrs. Palmer for more details.

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

Mock Crash - May 20, 2015

John Taylor Collegiate Students Raising Awareness of Distracted Driving

On Wednesday , May 20th at 1:30 p.m., the students from the T.A.D.D. group at John Taylor Collegiate, located at 470 Hamilton Avenue, will be enacting a mock vehicle crash to raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving. 

To make the event as realistic as possible, the mock crash site will utilize a damaged vehicle provided by Manitoba Public Insurance, as well as student actors from the John Taylor drama class.  

Members of the Winnipeg Police Service School Resource Unit, along with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service will be in attendance. A simulated emergency response exercise will be performed to demonstrate how quickly a tragedy can occur when drivers make the choice to utilize their phones while driving. 

Following the exercise, emergency services responders will address the student body on the importance of safe driving to prevent the wide-spread devastation and consequences that occur when drivers are distracted. 

Announcements for April 8, 2015

Today is National Anti-Bullying Awareness Day. Wear your Pink Shirts to stand together against bullying. Student Council will provide a special thank you to all students wearing pink tomorrow.

Attention all Student Council: There is an important meeting today at 12:10pm in Ms. Paragg's room. This meeting will be brief; please attend.

Would all improv students who ordered an improv shirt please bring your money to Mrs. Palmer - your shirt is waiting for you....

There will be a track practice today at 3:30. Meet in gym C.

Girls soccer will now be Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45pm.  Meet outside of gym C and make sure you have equipment for outdoors OR an indoor workout.  Please see Ms. Armistead if you cannot attend.

Art Club is on today @ 3:30.  Everyone is welcome.  If you need extra time to work on an art project from class, you’re welcome to join us as well.

Attention all rookie hockey team players! There will be an important rookie hockey tournament meeting right at 12:03 today in room 204. All players must attend.

Anyone interested in playing beach volleyball this upcoming season is asked to put a team together consisting of two or three girls or two or three boys.  Then come see Mr. Goetz in Room 211 to sign up and to get more details when the first beach practice will be.

If any French students are interested in participating in a YMCA work exchange program and are 16 or 17 years of age this summer, please see Ms. Armistead for details.  This is an amazing opportunity.

There will be a sign up sheet for the Teddy Bear picnic volunteers in the office.  Please see Mrs Palmer if you have any questions.

Please note that AP pre-registration will take place on Monday April 20th at 11:30 in the library.

Lunch will be provided.  Please be sure to bring your Student number with you.  Contact Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Grade 11 students wanting to Attend the Rotary Career Symposium please hand back your permission form to Mr. Johnson, if you did not get a permission form please see Mr. Johnson. Symposium is on April 22nd.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st. John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there. Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

We have more Safe Grad Fundraising opportunities: Information packages are available at the office for Epicure and Gourmet Kitchen. The last fundraiser for Safe Grad is Rumors Comedy Club on May 1 at 10:30pm. The event is $15.00 per person, profits at 50%. There will be no silent auction or 50/50 to plan.  Gourmet Kitchen will be available for pick up April 15th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.  Epicure orders will be available for pickup April 22nd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Rumors tickets sales and unsold tickets are due April 23rd at 3:30pm. No late ticket sales. If you want tickets, please contact Michelle Delios @deliosmichelle@gmail.com.

There is another scholarship opportunity for Grade 12 students.  Together with the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Folklorama is pleased to present the Mark & Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for Excellence, an annual award of excellence for the preservation of ethno-cultural heritage.  This $1000 scholarship acknowledges students who demonstrate an active involvement in preserving their ethno-cultural heritage through volunteer work, employment or contributions to a cultural activity within Manitoba.   The application deadline is April 30, 2015.   Please see Mrs. Palmer for more details.

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 April 7, 2015

Attention all Youth in Philanthropy Members: There is a mandatory meeting today at 12:10pm in Ms. Paragg's room, room 109. Please attend.

Attention all Student Council: There is an important meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at 12:10pm in Ms. Paragg's room. This meeting will be brief; please attend.

Girls soccer will now be Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45pm.  Meet outside of gym C and make sure you have equipment for outdoors OR an indoor workout.  Please see Ms. Armistead if you cannot attend.

Attention all students, Wednesday, April 8th is National Anti-Bullying Awareness Day. Wear your Pink Shirts to stand together against bullying. Student Council will provide a special thank you to all students wearing pink tomorrow.

Art Club is on tomorrow @ 3:30.  Everyone is welcome.  If you need extra time to work on an art project from class, you’re welcome to join us as well.

Anyone interested in playing beach volleyball this upcoming season is asked to put a team together consisting of two or three girls or two or three boys.  Then come see Mr. Goetz in Room 211 to sign up and to get more details when the first beach practice will be.

If any French students are interested in participating in a YMCA work exchange program and are 16 or 17 years of age this summer, please see Ms. Armistead for details.  This is an amazing opportunity.

There will be a sign up sheet for the Teddy Bear picnic volunteers in the office.  Please see Mrs Palmer if you have any questions.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there. Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

We have more Safe Grad Fundraising opportunities: Information packages are available at the office for Epicure and Gourmet Kitchen. The last fundraiser for Safe Grad is Rumors Comedy Club on May 1 at 10:30pm. The event is $15.00 per person, profits at 50%. There will be no silent auction or 50/50 to plan. Gourmet Kitchen will be available for pick up April 15th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.  Epicure orders will be available for pickup April 22nd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Rumors tickets sales and unsold tickets are due April 23rd at 3:30pm. No late ticket sales. If you want tickets, please contact Michelle Delios @deliosmichelle@gmail.com.

There is another scholarship opportunity for Grade 12 students.  Together with the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Folklorama is pleased to present the Mark & Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for Excellence, an annual award of excellence for the preservation of ethno-cultural heritage.  This $1000 scholarship acknowledges students who demonstrate an active involvement in preserving their ethno-cultural heritage through volunteer work, employment or contributions to a cultural activity within Manitoba.   The application deadline is April 30, 2015.   Please see Mrs. Palmer for more details.

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 April 6, 2015

Congrats to the JT members --Galen, Ashley, Emma and Sydney of the Divisional Senior Choir who travelled to New York over the break and won a Gold Medal, Adjudicator's trophy and the Outstanding Choir trophy.  Way to go!

Girls soccer will now be Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45pm.  Meet outside of gym C and make sure you have equipment for outdoors OR an indoor workout.  Please see Ms. Armistead if you cannot attend.

If any French students are interested in participating in a YMCA work exchange program and are 16 or 17 years of age this summer, please see Ms. Armistead for details.  This is an amazing opportunity.

For any student interested in outdoor track, there will be a meeting today at lunch in Mr. Loewens room.

There will be a sign up sheet for the Teddy Bear picnic volunteers in the office.  Please see Mrs Palmer if you have any questions.

Reminder to all JT Grads 2015 - Cap and Gown rentals are $25 and due by May 1st.
John Taylor Collegiate is now open to receiving online payments for Grad Cap and Gown 2015.   Please visit the John Taylor Website and click on Grad 2015.  All the information you need regarding grad will be there.

Grad dinner tickets will also be available for online purchase in the near future. Please see the school website and listen for synervoice messages for updates.

We have more Safe Grad Fundraising opportunities:
Information packages are available at the office for Epicure and Gourmet Kitchen.
The last fundraiser for Safe Grad is Rumors Comedy Club on May 1 at 10:30pm. The event is $15.00 per person, profits at 50%. There will be no silent auction or 50/50 to plan.Gourmet Kitchen will be available for pick up April 15th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.  Epicure orders will be available for pickup April 22nd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.  Rumors tickets sales and unsold tickets are due April 23rd at 3:30pm. No late ticket sales. If you want tickets, please contact Michelle Delios @deliosmichelle@gmail.com.

There is another scholarship opportunity for Grade 12 students.  Together with the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Folklorama is pleased to present the Mark & Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for Excellence, an annual award of excellence for the preservation of ethno-cultural heritage.  This $1000 scholarship acknowledges students who demonstrate an active involvement in preserving their ethno-cultural heritage through volunteer work, employment or contributions to a cultural activity within Manitoba.   The application deadline is April 30, 2015.   Please see Mrs. Palmer for more details.

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