Announcements for June 4, 2015

Congratulations to the band and choir who performed their final concert on Tuesday night.  The solos were beautiful and the group numbers a pleasure. The final mass number was a particular favourite! Well done on a busy year full of learning and performing. A special thank you to Mr. Hamilton and Ms. Carter for giving so much of their time to ensure we have the best performances in St. James! Go Pipers!!

A big congratulations to the dance performers at last night's recital. The smiles were contagious. The audience could see that you were having fun doing what you love. It was clear that a great deal of time and practice went into your performances. Of course we are also very proud of the beautiful art work and photography that was displayed in Gym C. Thank you also to Matt B. and Gary K. for their hard work and assistance with dismantling the displays and their surprising finale "the elevator trap"!  A special thank you to Ms. Botincan, Mr. Kutcy and Ms. Krahn as well as our other staff volunteers.

Attention Band students who are helping out at the Hedges Band concert. Please come to the Band Room at the lunch bell.

Today in the theatre AUTOPAC will have a driving simulator.  Come and try TEXTING while DRIVING.  Students will be able to drop-in and try the simulator between 10:30 and 3:30. Come and experience the dangers of texting and driving.

There are a handful of graduating students that need to submit your convocation write-up to the Office. If you have not hand in your write up, please see Mrs. Palmer or the office if you have any questions.  Information can include: favorite JT memory, plans for next year and thank yous to people who supported, encouraged or inspired you.

All grads - the Safe Grad Tickets will be available Thursday June 11 and 12 from 12:10 - 12:45 in the front link.  Reminder that the ticket for Grads is covered by fundraising but the guest tickets are $10.00 each.  All Safe Grad forms must be submitted to the office before you can get your tickets.

Attention grade 11 and 12 students, tomorrow River City Ford is partnering up with John Taylor Collegiate to conduct a test-drive fundraising event. For every valid test-drive completed, Ford Motor Company of Canada will donate $20 to the participating community partner - up to $6,000 total!  Pre-register with Ms. Paragg in room 109. All proceeds are in support of Free the Children's Me to We Service Trip.

Any student of Philippine Heritage who is interested in becoming part of the Youth Filipino Business Council please see Ms Grant for information.

Attention any graduating students who are planning to attend the University of Manitoba.  There is a $5000 Bursary for students with a minimum average of 80% and who can demonstrate that they are in financial need based on a government student loan assessment. Please see Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

Any students who have parking pass for the student parking please return to the office ASAP.  You will still be allowed to park in the student lot after you have returned the pass for the remainder of the school year.

Any grade 10 - 12 student interested in a summer job at a City of Winnipeg library please see Ms Grant for more information

Informnet Summer School Registration will be available until Tuesday July 7, 2015. Cost is $200 for each course.  The online summer school program is open to all students in Manitoba who have not successfully completed a course during the school year or to students who wish to improve a passing grade.  Forms are available online with www.informnet.mb.ca or see Mrs. Palmer at the office.

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