Monday, 21 March 2016

Announcements for March 21, 2016

Our Varsity boys Basketball team defeated Fort Richmond On Friday. Luis, Josh  Zach, Ricki and James all scored in double digits to lead JT to Victory. Thanks to all the fans for coming out to cheer the boys to victory!

Our Pipers now play Garden City tonight at 8 PM at the U of M . The cost to get in $8.00 and not $5 that we thought. We know that is allot to pay so we are providing a pizza dinner and drinks to all our fans who are going to the game. Be at JT at 6:15pm to eat and get some face paint on. The bus leaves at 7:00pm so bring your horn, drum, plastic milk carton with coins and get ready to make some noise. If you have not signed up for the bus do so before noon today. We need a note or phone call from your parents.  SEE YOU TONIGHT  Whooo  - Go Pipers !!!  Any students who had brought in permission forms for Friday game please let the office know if you are planning on attending tonight.

Congratulations shout out to: Gmac, Mr. Steeves, and Mrs. Bergmuller, along with Gmac's missus, whose curling team beat the other staff in the division to win the St. James-Assiniboia Teacher's Association curling bonspiel this weekend. You rocked it!

Any girls interested in playing outdoor soccer, please meet in gym C on March 23 at noon hour.
All Junior Varsity Basketball players are to return their uniforms to Mr. Vermette this week.

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

Thursday, 17 March 2016

March 17, 2016

Last day of spirit week!

Today is Luck of the Irish Green and Gold Day

Join in the fun and show your Piper Spirit!


Attention Grad Committee members, today's meeting at lunch is cancelled.  See you next Thursday.


Any girls interested in playing outdoor soccer, please meet in gym C on March 23 at noon hour.


Grade 12 grads:  Retakes are taking place for grad photos on March 24.  Please see the office to make your appt.  It’s time to pay for your cap and gown - please pay for these online through School Cash. Also, if you missed out on ordering Grad clothing in the fall - we have another opportunity to submit orders for Grad hoodies or sweats.  Please see Ms. Gosselin for an order form and instructions for payment.  All orders and money will need to be in by Tues. March 22nd.


All Junior Varsity Basketball players are to return their uniforms to Mr. Vermette this week.

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

March 16, 2016

Today is Hat Day (wear your hat for the day with a $1.00 donation)
Tomorrow is Luck of the Irish Green and Gold Day

Join in the fun and show your Piper Spirit!


There will be a Rookie hockey team meeting at 12:05 in Mr. McLaughlan’s room today.

Any girls interested in playing outdoor soccer, please meet in gym C on March 23 at noon hour.

Musical practice will take place in the Dance Studio from 12:20-1pm. All members must attend.


Grade 12 GRADS  Retakes are taking place for grad photos on March 24.  Please see the office to make your appointment.  It’s time to pay for your cap and gown - please pay for these online through School Cash. Also, if you missed out on ordering Grad clothing in the fall - we have another opportunity to submit orders for Grad hoodies or sweats.  Please see Ms. Gosselin for an order form and instructions for payment.  All orders and money will need to be in by Tues. March 22nd.


All Junior Varsity Basketball players are to return their uniforms to Mr. Vermette this week.

Peer mentoring group will be doing the raffle draw today at the beginning of lunch.

Cafeteria’s lunch special today is grilled cheese with soup, salad, or fries and a cookie for $5.75.

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

March 15, 2016

Attention all Pipers, this week is Spirit Week.

Today is Tropical Day (school dress code still applies)
Wednesday is Hat Day (wear your hat for the day with a $1.00 donation)
Thursday is Luck of the Irish Green and Gold Day.

Join in the fun and show your Piper Spirit!


Boys indoor soccer- after a hard fought exciting, semi final game, the boys were defeated by DMCI with a final score of 4-3 with the winning goal scored in the final 39 seconds.
Goal scorers were Abdissa B. and Stephen B.  Also excellent big saves by goaltender, Andrew J. The team will finish in 3rd place behind DMCI and Gordon Bell.
Well done boys! And congratulations on a most improved indoor season.


Our varsity Boys basketball team plays their provincial semifinal Friday at 6 PM at the U of M.  The bus leaves at 5:10 from JT.  Meet our Varsity boys today between per 1 and 2 on the second floor to meet the players, wish them well, receive a permission form for the bus  on Friday and to start getting ready for the big game.


Attention any grade 12s who missed out on ordering Grad clothing in the fall - we have another opportunity to submit orders for Grad hoodies or sweats.  Please see Ms. Gosselin for an order form and instructions for payment.  All orders and money will need to be in by Tues. March 22nd.


A couple of important announcements for grade 12 grads.  Retakes are taking place for grad photos on March 24.  Please see the office to make your appt.  Also it’s time to pay for your cap and gown - please pay for these online through School Cash.


All Junior Varsity Basketball players are to return their uniforms to Mr. Vermette this week.
The Art Room will be open today at lunch only to students who need to catch up on their art work. Please bring your lunch.


Peer mentoring group is raffling off 2 Jets tickets for April 3rd’s game.  The tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.  Raffle tickets are available @ lunch until the draw on Wednesday March 16 at lunchtime.


The Cafeteria lunch special today is hot wings or honey garlic wings with fries, soup, or salad for $5.75.

Monday, 14 March 2016

March 14, 2016

Attention all Pipers, this week is Spirit Week.

Today is Comfy Cozy Day,
Tuesday is Tropical Day (school dress code still applies)
Wednesday is Hat Day (wear your hat for the day with a $1.00 donation)
Thursday is Luck of the Irish Green and Gold Day
Join in the fun and show your Piper Spirit!

Our JT varsity Boys basketball team has advanced to the Provincial semifinals with a victory over Vincent Massey this weekend.  Our Pipers now play Fort Richmond on Friday, March 18 at 6 PM at the U of M.  We have 2 busses leaving JT at 5:10 on Friday and returning at 8:30 PM. Sign up in the office and return your permission form ASAP to the office. Let’s get out and cheer our Boys onto Victory on Friday.

The Championship Final takes place on Monday March 21 at 8 PM also at U of M and we will again have 2 busses available for spectators to attend. Get you noise maker and let’s get rowdy.


Attention any grade 12s who missed out on ordering Grad clothing in the fall - we have another opportunity to submit orders for Grad hoodies or sweats.  Please see Ms. Gosselin for an order form and instructions for payment.  All orders and money will need to be in by Tues. March 22nd.
Important announcement for grade 12 grads.  Retakes are taking place for grad photos on March 24.  Please see the office to make your appt.


Peer mentoring group is raffling off 2 Jets tickets for April 3rd’s game.  The tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.  Raffle tickets are available @ lunch until the draw on Wednesday @ lunch.

Today’s lunch Cafeteria specials are 2 beef slider burgers with fries, soup, or salad for $5.75


Friday, 11 March 2016

March 11, 2016

Congratulations to the boy’s indoor soccer team and their win in the last league game against Sisler. The score was 6-0 with goals scored by Abdissa B., Stephen B.,  and Didier R. Another great game and great goaltending by Andrew J.. The win has advanced the team to the semi finals. Good luck in the semi final game on Monday, March 14, against Daniel Mac.

Attention any grade 12s who missed out on ordering Grad clothing in the fall - we have another opportunity to submit orders for Grad hoodies or sweats.  Please see Ms. Gosselin for an order form and instructions for payment.  All orders and money will need to be in by Tues. March 22nd.

Attention Pipers- Be sure to come and check out the JT Rock Band Showcase today at lunch in the theatre. You will hear the music of Aerosmith, Green Day, Joan Jett and much more. The Rock Band Showcase will feature Brynelda and the Muffin Tops and Sammy and Shandor's Spandex Ballet.

Important announcement for grade 12 grads.  Retakes are taking place for grad photos on March 24.  Please see the office to make your appt.

Next week is Spirit week!  We are going to start it off with Comfy Cozy Day!

Peer mentoring group is raffling off 2 Jets tickets for April 3rd’s game.  The tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.  Raffle tickets are available @ lunch until the draw on Wednesday @ lunch.

Thursday, 10 March 2016

March 10, 2016

Congratulations to John Taylor's members of Senior Divisional Choir (Galen, Ashley, Mikayla, Sydney, Emma and Brynn) for winning Gold with outstanding performances in both of their categories at the Winnipeg Music Festival.


Attention all Guitar students-Guitar students are attending the Winnipeg Music Festival this morning. All guitar students should now be in the choral room.

Any student interested in assistant coaching AWRA Mini Soccer please see the office for more details.

Important announcement for grade 12 grads.  Retakes are taking place for grad photos on March 24.  Please see the office to make your appt.

This week's intramurals will be badminton open gym. Match play will start next week. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside the doors of gym A/B. Sign up a as a single player or as a double's team. Participants will play for the chance to win the illustrious “golden racket” in the championships.

Congratulations to our boys’ hockey team who won the Winnipeg High School Championship yesterday with a 4-3 shoot out victory!!  Craig W. scored the winning goal for John Taylor and Dylan M. back stopped John Taylor to victory with his great goal tending. A big thanks again to the huge crowd of John Taylor fans who cheered our boys to victory – great job Pipers!!

There is a bake sale happening today at lunch. All proceeds are going towards Cancer Care Manitoba in honour of Madison Claven-Enns. Come and support this worthwhile event.

There is Art club today at 3:30.

Peer mentoring group is raffling off 2 Jets tickets for April 3rd’s game.  The tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.  Raffle tickets are available @ lunch starting tomorrow until the draw on Wednesday @ lunch.

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

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

March 9, 2016

Any student interested in assistant coaching AWRA Mini Soccer please see the office for more details.

Reminder to all ultimate players, practice is today Wednesday March 9 in gym AB. Be ready to go by 5:30. If you won't be there you need to let Mrs.Kubas or Mrs.Bergmuller know.

Important announcement for grade 12 grads.  Retakes are taking place for grad photos on March 24.  Please see the office to make your appt.

Reminder of "Open Mic" today in the theatre at 12:20. It’s not too late to sign up! Sign up sheet is on the Window outside Mr. Loewen's room 202.

This week's intramurals will be badminton open gym. Match play will start next week. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside the doors of gym A/B. Sign up a as a singles player or as a double's team.
Participants will play for the chance to win the illustrious `golden racket` in the championships.

Boys interested in handball; there will be a meeting in Mr. Kavadas room @ lunch.

There is a bake sale happening this Thursday at lunch. All proceeds are going towards Cancer Care Manitoba in honour of Madison Claven-Enns. Come and support this worthwhile event.

Reminder of the Boys Hockey game tonight at 4:45 at the IcePlex, unfortunately we do not have enough people for a bus.  We are still hoping we will have a huge crowd to cheer on our hockey team!

Today’s cafeteria lunch special is mac and cheese, small salad, and a bun for $5.75.

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

March 8, 2016

Any student interested in assistant coaching AWRA Mini Soccer please see the office for more details.

Just a reminder girls basketball tonight at 7:00 p.m. in gym A/B.

Library will be closed today.

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

Boy’s hockey team defeated Pierre Elliott Trudeau 5-2.  The scores were led by Chris Sass in a great team game.  The boys play at 4:45 Wednesday at the IcePlex

Retakes are taking place for grad photos on March 24.  Please see the office to make your appt.

Attention all students
Do you have a message that you want to share with your friends or other students such as a poem, a song, a monologue, play an instrument, tell a story or show off a skill? If you do Join "Open Mic" on Wednesdays in the theatre. Our first meeting is Wednesday March 9.  If interested please sign up on the Window outside Mr. Loewen's room 202.

Attention grade 12 students of Filipino heritage: Ms. Grant has information regarding a $500 scholarship.  Please see her if you are interested in applying.

Congratulations to the winners of the John Taylor Intramural Football League. Captain Garrison Trinder led his team to a controversial win over the staff.

This week's intramurals will be badminton open gym. Match play will start next week. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside the doors of gym A/B. Sign up a as a singles player or as a double's team. Participants will play for the chance to win the illustrious `golden racket` in the championships.

Today’s Cafeteria lunch special is tacos with fries and small drink for $5.75

Monday, 7 March 2016

March 7, 2016

Any student interested in assistant coaching AWRA Mini Soccer please see the office for more details.

Boys Hockey Team! The best of 3 finals start Monday at 3:30 at the IcePlex against College Pierre Elliot Trudeau. There will be a gate fee of $5.00 per student to come and watch the game. Go Pipers!

Congrats to our varsity boys who won the West Winnipeg basketball championship Friday night with an exciting 7 point victory over Oak Park – thanks to the hundreds of fans who came out to support our boys!!

Reminder that there is badminton practice today at 3:30!!   Badminton…where all your dreams come true!!

Attention all students
Do you have a message that you want to share with your friends or other students such as a poem, a song, a monologue, play an instrument, tell a story or show off a skill? If you do Join "Open Mic" on Wednesdays in the theatre. Our first meeting is Wednesday March 9.  If interested please sign up on the Window outside Mr. Loewen's room 202.

Attention grade 12 students of Filipino heritage: Ms Grant has information regarding a $500 scholarship.  Please see her if you are interested in applying.

Today’s Cafeteria lunch special is cheese dogs and onion rings, or soup, or salad, or fries for $5.75

Friday, 4 March 2016

March 4, 2016

Boys Hockey Team defeated College Louis Riel 5 to 0 yesterday at the IcePlex, Dylan MacDonald had his first shut-out of the year to back stop the team to victory. The best of 3 finals start Monday at 3:30 at the IcePlex against College Pierre Elliot Trudeau. There will be a gate fee of $5.00 per student to come and watch the game. Go Pipers!

The schedule for the hockey semi finals vs College Louis Riel is as follows:
Friday, March 4th at 3:45p.m. at Notre Dame (if necessary).

Our Varsity Boys basketball team are in the conference final tonight after a close win over Fort Richmond Collegiate last night.

There is a bus leaving the school at 6:10 tonight going to the game at Sisler.  Please pick up a permission slip from the office. These need to be done today. Cost is $3.00 to get into the game. Get to JT at 6 pm for face painting and get your green gear on and bring a noise maker.

Go Pipers!!

Attention all students

Do you have a message that you want to share with your friends or other students such as a poem, a song, a monologue, play an instrument, tell a story or show off a skill. If you do Join "Open Mic" on Wednesdays in the theatre. Our first meeting is Wednesday March 9.  If interested please sign up on the Window outside Mr. Loewen's room 202.

Are you interested in playing roughest, toughest, fastest most intense sport in the history of sports?!??  All those interested in playing badminton there will be a quick meeting in Mr. Athyades room 213 at lunch time.  Practices officially start Monday! Get Hype!!!!

Attention students: Today John Taylor is hosting Blood Donor Clinic in honour of Piper graduate Madison Claven-Enns. If you are 17 years old or older and would like to donate, please see Ms. Paragg in room 109 or 210 to book an appointment. The clinic will be held in Gym C.

Attention grade 12 students of Filipino heritage: Ms Grant has information regarding a $500 scholarship.  Please see her if you are interested in applying.

Thursday, 3 March 2016

March 3, 2016

Attention grade 12s - this is a reminder that there is a Grad Committee meeting today at 12:03 in room 106.  Please attend.

Boys Hockey Team defeated College Louis Riel 6-2 yesterday, goal scorers were Chris Foreman, Craig W., Shane B., Chris S. Next action is today at the IcePlex at 4:00 pm. Go Pipers!

The schedule for the hockey semi finals vs College Louis Riel is as follows:
Thursday, March 3rd at 4:00pm at IcePlex
Friday, March 4th at 3:45p.m. at Notre Dame (if necessary).

Our Varsity Boys basketball team are in the conference final on Friday after a close win over Fort Richmond Collegiate last night.

There is a bus leaving the school at 6:10 on Friday night going to the game at Sisler.  Please pick up a permission slip from the office. These need to be done today. Cost is $3.00 to get into the game. Get to JT at 6 pm for face painting and get your green gear on and bring a noise maker.

Go Pipers!!

Congratulations to the choir on their performance at Winnipeg music festival last night.  They were awarded Excellence by the adjudicator. Well done.

There will be no art club today.

Attention students: On Friday, March 4th John Taylor will host a Blood Donor Clinic in honour of Piper graduate Madison Claven-Enns. If you are 17 years old and would like to donate, please see Ms. Paragg in room 109 or 210 to book an appointment.

The cafeteria lunch special is a grilled ham and cheese with salad, soup, or fries for $5.75.  

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

Wednesday, 2 March 2016

March 2, 2016

Attention all grade 12s who are still interested in a custom made suit by EPH Apparel - they have extended their offer until March 31, 2016.  Please see Ms. Gosselin in room 106 for details
The schedule for the hockey semi finals vs College Louis Riel is as follows:
Wednesday March 2nd at 4:15p.m. at Notre Dame
Thursday, March 3rd at 4:00pm at IcePlex
Friday, March 4th at 3:45p.m. at Notre Dame (if necessary). 
Our Varsity Boys basketball team are in the conference final on Friday after a close win over Fort Richmond Collegiate last night.

There is a bus leaving the school at 6:10 on Friday night going to the game at Sisler.  Please pick up a permission slip from the office. These need to be done today. Cost is $3.00 to get into the game. Get to JT at 6 pm for face painting and get your green gear on and bring a noise maker.

Go Pipers!!
Reminder to staff and students, there will be a speaker this morning from the Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba at 11:30 in the library. Please check with your period 3 teacher for more information.
There will be no art club today.
Attention students: On Friday, March 4th John Taylor will host a Blood Donor Clinic in honour of Piper graduate Madison Claven-Enns. If you are 17 years old and would like to donate, please see Ms. Paragg in room 109 or 210 to book an appointment.
There will be a student council meeting today at 12:03 in room 109.
The cafeteria lunch special is a quesadia with salad, soup, or fries for $5.75.    

Tuesday, 1 March 2016

March 1, 2016

Any students interested in a job at Rona there is a job fair taking place on March 13.  More information is available in the office.
Attention all grade 12s who are still interested in a custom made suit by EPH Apparel - they have extended their offer until March 31, 2016.  Please see Ms. Gosselin in room 106 for details
The schedule for the hockey semi finals vs College Louis Riel is as follows:
Wednesday March 2nd at 4:15p.m. at Notre Dame
Thursday, March 3rd at 4:00pm at IcePlex
Friday, March 4th at 3:45p.m. at Notre Dame (if necessary). 
There is a TADD meeting today in room 104 at 12:03.
All students involved in French, photography and visual arts programs are invited to meet to discuss the Trip to France in 2017. The meeting will take place today at lunch in the Art Room.
Attention students: On Friday, March 4th John Taylor will host a Blood Donor Clinic in honour of Piper graduate Madison Claven-Enns. If you are 17 years old and would like to donate, please see Ms. Paragg in room 109 or 210 to book an appointment.
There will be a Youth in Philanthropy meeting today @ 12:03 in room 109. Please let Ms. Paragg know if you are unable to attend.
There will be a student council meeting tomorrow, March 2nd at 12:03 in room 109.
The cafeteria lunch special is a small chicken poutine with a crystal drink for $5.75.    
Announcements are posted in the front link, on the doors of Gym AB, on the website, on the blog, and on the Parent Portal.