Announcements for March 12, 2015

The Hoe Down, Throw Down, Spring Dance will take place tonight at 7p.m. Last chance to purchase your tickets today at noon in the front link.  The RED team is currently in the lead.  The White Team is close behind. The challenge is on! Come out and join your friends for a fun evening of dancing and good times.

There is a Gym blast meeting for ALL team members today at noon in the theatre.

Attention Girls Soccer: tonight’s session has been cancelled

Badminton try-outs are on all week at 3:30p.m. in gym AB

Taco in a bag is on sale today from $4 to $3 from noon to 1p.m.

Calling all JT students who would have time to volunteer at a Divisional event being hosted at JT on Wednesday, March 25 from 4:30-6:30.  We will be holding a meeting for those interested in volunteering, on Tuesday March 17 in room 111 at the lunch bell.  See you there.

Attention Grads Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast is taking place on March 21st from 8-10 a.m.  Tickets are $10 and 60% of the proceeds will be donated to Grad 2015.  Tickets go on sale today and again next week on the 16th to 18th during the lunch hour.

Grad Photo re-takes take place on Thursday, March 26th.  Sign-up sheet is available in 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.

Announcements for March 11, 2015

We have sold 3/4 of the needed attendance for tomorrow’s Hoe Down, Throw Down, Spring Dance.  To make this a successful event, we need at least 26 more tickets sold.  Pipers grab a partner and spin them around to the front link to buy your ticket.  We will announce at 1p.m. today if the dance will take place.

Just a reminder that Girls’ soccer has been cancelled today.  Our next session will be Thursday evening at 7pm if the dance is NOT taking place.  Please let Ms. Armistead know if you cannot make it to the session.

Just a reminder that Art Club is on today @ 3:30p.m. in the Art Room.  Everyone is welcome.

Badminton try-outs are on all week at 3:30p.m. in gym AB

Attention Grad Cookie Dough Sellers:  Please note the change in date… Cookie Dough will now be picked up on Wednesday after 3:00PM until 4:00 PM in room 111.

The canteen will be selling taco in a bag for $4 today and Thursday this week from noon to 1p.m.

Attention Grads Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast is taking place on March 21st from 8-10 a.m.  Tickets are $10 and 60% of the proceeds will be donated to Grad 2015.  Tickets go on sale this Thursday, March 12, and again next week on the 16th to 18th during the lunch hour.

Grad Photo re-takes take place on Thursday, March 26th.  Sign-up sheet is available in 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.

Announcements for March 10, 2015

Congratulations Pipers! Out of 122 participants for March Mathletic Madness, our first week winners are Kianna Walker, Abbey Middlestead and Tyler Gomm! Abbey won a free lunch from the cafeteria for being our top point-getter this week.

Congratulations to the JT choir for their silver award for their performance at Westminster church last night.  They sang with great feeling and exciting energy.

Girls’ soccer for tomorrow has been cancelled.  Our next session will be Thursday evening at 7pm if the dance is NOT taking place.  Please let Ms. Armistead know if you cannot make it to the session.

Just a reminder that Art Club is tomorrow @ 3:30p.m. in the Art Room.

The theme of our Spring Dance has been picked. By popular demand, we will be hosting the John Taylor "Hoe Down, Throw Down" on Thursday, March 12th from 7pm - 10:30pm.
Tickets are $5.00 each. If you are member of a gym blast team, you will earn points for your team. The team to sell the most tickets and attend the dance will win this round of competition.
Tickets will be on sale today in the front link.  Guest passes will be on sale as well. If we do not reach our goal of ticket sales, the dance will be cancelled. Don't miss out on this great event!

Badminton try-outs are on all week at 3:30p.m. in gym AB

There will be an ultimate frisbee practice today 5:30. Please see Mrs. LaPage or Ms Kubas if you can't make it.

Attention Grad Cookie Dough Sellers:  Please note the change in date… Cookie Dough will now be picked up on Wednesday after 3:00PM until 4:00 PM in room 111.

The canteen will be selling taco in a bag for $4 on Wednesday and Thursday this week from noon to 1p.m.

Attention Grads:  Another fundraiser opportunity is soon approaching.  Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast is taking place on March 21st from 8-10 a.m.  Tickets are $10 and 60% of the proceeds will be donated to Grad 2015.  Tickets go on sale March 12, 16-18th during the lunch hour.
Grad Photo re-takes take place on Thursday, March 26th.  Sign-up sheet is available in 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.

Announcements for March 9, 2015

The theme of our Spring Dance has been picked. By popular demand, we will be hosting the John Taylor "Hoe Down, Throw Down" on Thursday, March 12th from 7pm - 10:30pm.
Tickets are $5.00 each. If you are member of a gym blast team, you will earn points for your team. The team to sell the most tickets and attend the dance will win this round of competition.
Tickets will be on sale today in the front link.  Guest passes will be on sale as well. If we do not reach our goal of ticket sales, the dance will be cancelled. Don't miss out on this great event!

Badminton try-outs start today at 3:30p.m. in gym AB

There will be an ultimate frisbee practice tomorrow at 5:30. Please see Mrs. LaPage or Ms Kubas if you can't make it.

Attention all Grad Cookie Dough Sellers, please make arrangements to pick up the cookie dough you sold tomorrow from 3:30 to 4:00 PM in room 111.

The canteen will be selling taco in a bag on Wednesday and Thursday this week from noon to 1p.m.for $4 each.

Attention Grads:  Another fundraiser opportunity is soon approaching.  Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast is taking place on March 21st from 8-10 a.m.  Tickets are $10 and 60% of the proceeds will be donated to Grad 2015.  Tickets go on sale March 12, 16-18th during the lunch hour.
Grad Photo re-takes take place on Thursday, March 26th.  Sign-up sheet is available in 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.

Announcements for March 5, 2015

There will be an ultimate frisbee meeting today in room 213 at 12:00. Please see Mrs. LaPage if you can't make it.

A reminder that student advisory will meet today in the bio lab at 11:45am.

Attention all Pipers - the theme of our Spring Dance has been picked. By popular demand, we will be hosting the John Taylor "Hoe Down, Throw Down" on Thursday, March 12th from 7pm - 10:30pm.
Tickets are $5.00 each. If you are member of a gym blast team, you will earn points for your team. The team to sell the most tickets and attend the dance will win this round of competition.
Tickets will be on sale today in the front link.  Guest passes will be on sale as well. Don't miss out on this great event!

The University of Toronto is holding an International Biology competition - similar to math contests held earlier this year. The aim of the competition is to provide all high school students with an opportunity to test their knowledge and understanding of biology. Scholarships to the University of Toronto, cash, and certificates of high achievement are available for the top competitors. The competition assumes a knowledge of Grades 11 and 12 Biology.  If you have completed Gr. 12 biology last year or first semester this year, please see Mrs. Shepherd in room 307 to sign up.  Registrations are due Friday, March 6.

Are you between the ages of 15 and 18?  Meet with youth from across the province and learn more about yourself and others at a Co-op Youth Leadership retreat.  A Co-op Youth Leadership retreat is your chance to develop leadership skills, and learn about cross cultural issues, global development and co-ops, all in a beautiful camp setting.  Please see Ms. Grant in the guidance office for more details.

Attention Grads:  Another fundraiser opportunity is soon approaching.  Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast is taking place on March 21st from 8-10 a.m.  Tickets are $10 and 60% of the proceeds will be donated to Grad 2015.  Tickets go on sale March 12, 16-18th during the lunch hour.
Grad Photo re-takes take place on Thursday, March 26th.  Sign-up sheet is available in the office.

Need Volunteer Hours?  There is a great opportunity coming up for students to earn hours.  Volunteers are needed for the Festival of Fools and Kidsfest.  Please see the office for more details.

The Pro Shop at St. Charles Country Club is looking for outgoing and energetic students to join their team of employees in a friendly and fun golf services environment.  The position includes golf privileges on a limited basis and discounts on golf merchandise. For more information, please see 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.

Announcements for March 4, 2015

Just a reminder that there is a JV Girls Basketball meeting today at lunch.  Please bring your jersey’s
There will be an ultimate frisbee meeting on Thursday, March 5 in room 213 at 12:00. Please see Mrs. LaPage if you can't make it.

There is an important Student Council meeting today at lunch.

Attention all Pipers - our Spring Dance is being held on Thursday, March 12th from 7pm - 10:30pm.
Tickets are $5.00 each. If you are member of a gym blast team, you will earn points for your team. The team to sell the most tickets and attend the dance will win this round of competition.
Tickets will be on sale Thursday in the front link. Don't miss out on this great event!

Attention all students signed up for Mathletics. March is Mathletic Madness! For every correct answer on Mathletic lessons, tests and live competitions, you earn points towards prizes (including a tablet) in the national competition.  At John Taylor we will have weekly draws for a $5 canteen credit, T-shirts, water bottles and more.  The highest point leader from JT at the end of March will receive a grand prize of a T.i. 84 graphing calculator valued at $180.

Gym Blast Teams are now posted outside of Ms. Paragg’s room, room 109.  If you name is missing, please she Ms. Paragg as soon as possible.

Would you like to join J.T.’s Art Club?  Come out to the first one this Wednesday @ 3:30 in the ART room.  Bring your imagination and a friend and let’s make some awesome ART.  See Mrs. Franklin for more information.

The University of Toronto is holding an International Biology competition - similar to math contests held earlier this year. The aim of the competition is to provide all high school students with an opportunity to test their knowledge and understanding of biology. Scholarships to the University of Toronto, cash, and certificates of high achievement are available for the top competitors. The competition assumes a knowledge of Grades 11 and 12 Biology.  If you have completed Gr. 12 biology last year or first semester this year, please see Mrs. Shepherd in room 307 to sign up.  Registrations are due Friday, March 6.

Attention Grads:  Another fundraiser opportunity is coming up.  Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast is taking place on March 21st from 8-10 a.m.  Tickets are $10 and 60% of the proceeds will be donated to Grad 2015.  Tickets go on sale March 12, 16-18th during the lunch hour.

Grad Photo re-takes take place on Thursday, March 26th.  Sign-up sheet is available in 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.

Announcements for March 2, 2015

Musical rehearsal will be cancelled during the lunch hour today.

Attention all students signed up for Mathletics. March is Mathletic Madness! For every correct answer on Mathletic lessons, tests and live competitions, you earn points towards prizes in a national competition. At John Taylor we will have draws for prizes each week from all participants and a grand prize at the end of March for the top point leader. Stay tuned for more details!!

There is a Semi - Final High School Manitoba Improv League Exhibition Game on Tuesday March 3rd @ 6:30 PM at the Gas Station Theatre in Osborne Village. Tickets are $8 for adults or $5 for students. Please come out and cheer our team on!

Gym Blast Teams are now posted outside of Ms. Paragg’s room, room 109.  If you name is missing, please she Ms. Paragg as soon as possible.

Would you like to join J.T.’s Art Club?  Come out to the first one this Wednesday @ 3:30 in the ART room.  Bring your imagination and a friend and let’s make some awesome ART.  See Mrs. Franklin for more information.

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