Announcements for February 9, 2015

Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Basketball Team who won the O’Leary Spartan Showdown in Edmonton this weekend with and exciting 71-69 victory over the host school.  Congrats to all-stars Sweet Lou M. and Ricki Z. and defensive player James W. of the tournament.

Congrats to the JV Girls Basketball for finishing 4th in Brandon.  As well, congrats to Taylor S., Vanessa H. and Rachel K. for winning the Brandon University Shooting Camp.

Attention Youth In Philanthropy Committee: There is a mandatory meeting being held on Tuesday, February 10th, at 12:10 in Ms. Paragg's room. Please see Ms. Paragg if you cannot attend

There will be a short 5 minute meeting of all Yearbook members this Wednesday at 12 noon sharp. Please come straight to the room as the meeting will be very quick. Anyone not able to attend at 12 noon should see Mr. Kutcy ASAP. Attendance is mandatory!

Registration forms for next year will be distributed at the grade level meetings today.  Forms are to returned to the office before Friday.  Please see Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Grant if you have any questions about course selections.

Are you 17 years of age or older and would like to donate blood?  We have arranged for a bus to take us from JT to the blood services building on Friday February 20 at 9:00 and 10:00.
Please come by the office to sign up and get your fieldtrip forms. Please see Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

We have received information regarding a few scholarships that are available for students who have participated in volunteer activities this year in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12. If you would like more information about these scholarships please stop in and see Ms Grant in room 201 (The Guidance Room).

Attention all Grads:  We need your help to fundraise for decorations and fun stuff to make the dinner experience for Grad fantastic.  Cookie dough order forms can be picked up starting today on Mrs. Penner's door,  room 113.  Please have all money and forms to Mrs. Penner by Feb. 25.  Help make your Grad great.

Grad photos will take place on Feb. 17-20 & 23.  Please see the office to book your time slot and to pick up an information sheet.  For those students you have a full schedule, noon hours slots are available.  As well, there is a $20 sitting fee due at the time of your scheduled appointment.

On February 19, 2015, the Safe Grad Committee will be on site of John Taylor from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for ticket sales for the March 7th Bud Spud and Steak Safe Grad Fundraiser. Purchase your tickets on this night, both support and dinner,  and you will get one ballot per ticket purchased for a chance to win two tickets to March 19, 2015 JETS GAME against St. Louis Blues. Draw will be done at the end of the ticket sales.  Any grads attending also have to purchase tickets. If are under 18, you can still attend, but must leave the premises of TYC by 9pm.

Attention all Pipers! The theme of this year's Gym Blast will be based on the Divergent Series. Sign-up sheets are found by Ms. Paragg's room, room 109. Deadline to join a team is Wednesday, February 11th. Don't miss out on one of the largest school events of the year!

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and Valentine Candy grams will be on sale From Monday, February 9 - Thursday, February 12th. Each candy gram is 50 cents, and all proceeds will be donated to Free the Children.

JT Varsity Boys

John Taylor varsity boys basketball at the Edmonton Oleary tournament champions. Pipers defeat host Oleary 71-69. Allstars James Wagner and Sweet Lou Makot.

Announcements for February 6,, 2015

Did you know that if you are at least 17 years of age and in good health you are eligible to donate blood?  We are encouraging people to donate blood between Feb 14 and Feb 21st.  Call 1-888-2donate to book an appointment with the Canadian Blood Services.  Check out Blood Drive - Be the Match posters around the school for more information.  See Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

There is an important meeting for Peer Mentors today at 12:03 in room 111

Please make sure you have paid for your yearbook for next year as the order will be submitted today.

If any art students from last semester have not picked up their artwork and supplies from Ms. Krahn, please do so today.

Lunch hour musical rehearsals begin on Monday February 9th in the basement. Please ensure you know what numbers you are in and when you are scheduled to rehearse by checking the list on the choral room door or on the blog and google calendar.

It is time to dodge, duck, dip, and dive. Yes its intramural dodgeball time. It is open gym all this week to play. Get some friends and enter a team. Sign your team up outside of gym A on the bulletin board. League play will start next week.

John Taylor’s Open House is Thursday, Feb. 12th from 6 – 9 p.m.  Please see Ms. Paragg by Friday if you would like to volunteer.

Attention Grads…Grad photos will take place on Feb. 17-20 & 23.  Please see the office to book your time slot and to pick up an information sheet.  For those students you have a full schedule, noon hours slots are available.  As well, there is a $20 sitting fee due at the time of your scheduled appointment.

Reminder to all mathletes that the Pascal, Cayley and Fermat contests will run TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015. Please see your math teacher by this Friday to Register.

Attention all Pipers! The theme of this year's Gym Blast will be based on the Divergent Series. Sign-up sheets are found by Ms. Paragg's room, room 109. Deadline to join a team is Wednesday, February 11th. Don't miss out on one of the largest school events of the year!

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and Valentine Candy grams will be on sale From Monday, February 9 - Thursday, February 12th. Each candy gram is 50 cents, and all proceeds will be donated to Free the Children.

If anyone has found a Pandora bracelet, last seen in the gym bleachers, please hand it in to 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.

Dylan Reinheimer -Urban Athlete of the Week

Dylan is known for his willingness to help others, his goal scoring  average and his work ethic.

Announcements for February 4, 2015

Please make sure you have paid for your yearbook for next year as the order will be submitted on Friday.

Attention all track members:  there will be no track practice today after school.

Did you know that if you are at least 17 years of age and in good health you are eligible to donate blood.  We are encouraging people to donate blood between Feb 14 and Feb 21st.  Connect 1-888-2donate to book an appointment with the Canadian Blood Services.  Check out Blood Drive - Be the Match posters around the school for more information.  See Mrs. Palmer if you have any questions.

If any art students from last semester have not picked up their artwork and supplies from Ms. Krahn, they must do so by the end of the week.

Lunch hour musical rehearsals begin on Monday February 9th in the basement. Please ensure you know what numbers you are in and when you are scheduled to rehearse by checking the list on the choral room door or on the blog and google calendar.

It is time to dodge, duck, dip, and dive. Yes its intramural dodgeball time. It is open gym all this week to play. Get some friends and enter a team. Sign your team up outside of gym A on the bulletin board. League play will start next week.

John Taylor’s Open House is Thursday, Feb. 12th from 6 – 9 p.m.  Please see Ms. Paragg by Friday if you would like to volunteer.

Attention Grads…Grad photos will take place on Feb. 17-20 & 23.  Please see the office to book your time slot and to pick up an information sheet.

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

Blood Drive - Be the Match February 14- 21st

Announcements for February 3,2015

Attention all period 6 Woods Class: it will be held in the library today.

If any art students from last semester have not picked up their artwork and supplies from Ms. Krahn, they must do so by the end of the week.

Lunch hour musical rehearsals begin on Monday February 9th in the basement. Please ensure you know what numbers you are in and when you are scheduled to rehearse by checking the list on the choral room door or on the blog and google calendar.

There will be a GSA Meeting today @ lunch in room 301.

Attention Grads…Grad photos will take place on Feb. 17-20 & 23.  Please see the office to book your time slot and to pick up an information sheet.

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