Announcements for May 29, 2015

Any students who are volunteering at the Teddy Bears picnic this Sunday, can pick up their information package from the office or see Mrs Palmer for more information.

There will be a large committee meeting in room 109 today at 12pm for all student advisory, GSA and student council members. Bring your lunch. A treat will be served.

JTs Annual Sports Banquet takes place on June 1st @ 4:30pm in the Theatre with supper to follow.  Tickets will be on sale today @ noon in the front link.  Cost is $10/ticket.

WWAC Scholar Athlete luncheon forms are due to Mrs. Campbell today if you plan to attend.
John Taylor Collegiate Annual Arts show is taking place on Wednesday, June 3.

Artwork and photography from your very own very talented Pipers will be on display from 4:30 - 8:30 pm in Gym C.  Dance recital will begin at 7 pm in Gym AB.

Attention grade 11 and 12 students, on Friday June 5th 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.

Please contact Mrs Palmer if you able to volunteer for the Lakewood parent council on Wednesday JUNE 3rd.

St James Minor Baseball is looking for volunteers to help on July 31 through August 2 with the canteen, gate, score keeping and pitch counting.  Please see the office for more details.

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.

Announcements for May 27, 2015

An impressive showing by all of the students at the Jazz Cafe last night. Thank you for sharing your talents and time and making JT proud. A big thank you to Mr. Hamilton and Ms. Carter for all of your hard work organizing and assembling the performance. The atmosphere was perfect, the students brimming with talent. Let`s not forget Mr. Kutcy who was there documenting the big event for future posterity!

The GSA meeting will be held in room 301 at noon today. All are welcome to attend.

There will be a large committee meeting in room 109 on Friday at 12pm for all student advisory, GSA and student council members. Bring your lunch. A treat will be served.

JTs Annual Sports Banquet takes place on June 1st @ 4:30pm in the Theatre with supper to follow.  Tickets will be on sale in the front link starting today until Friday May 29th.  Cost is $10/ticket.

WWAC Scholar Athlete luncheon forms are due to Mrs. Campbell on Friday, May 29th if you plan to attend.

Volunteers are needed for the Rain Date of the Assiniboia Community Clean Up today from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Victoria Community Club at 950 Sturgeon Road.  Routes and supplies will be assigned with a BBQ to follow.  Please call Jim Rondeau’s office to register at 204-888-7722.

Students from Mrs. Peters Global Issues class are doing a Take Action Project and collecting nonperishable food items to donate to Winnipeg Harvest.  Please bring your donations to Mrs. Peters room today.  Please talk to Didier and Ricky from Global Issues if you have any questions.

Any girls who are planning to try out for the varsity girls’ volleyball team next year, there will be a practice today at 3:30 until 5:30. If you are planning to tryout but can't make it please let Mrs. Campbell or Mr. Smith know. All must attend

Girls’ soccer you have a home game tomorrow.  Please be here for 4:15pm!

ART Club takes place today at 3:30 in the art room.  Everyone is welcome

Attention all students.  Today and Thursday at lunch in the front of the school, we will be hosting a Pennies for Paws fundraiser supporting the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter!  Donations of any amount are accepted.  So get out there and come see some furry friends.  Hope to see you there!

John Taylor Collegiate Annual Arts show is taking place on Wednesday, June 3.
Artwork and photography from your very own very talented Pipers will be on display from 4:30 - 8:30 pm in Gym C.  Dance recital will begin at 7 pm in Gym AB.

Attention grade 11 and 12 students, on Friday June 5th 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.

Please contact Mrs Palmer if you able to volunteer for the Lakewood parent council on Wednesday JUNE 3rd.

St James Minor Baseball is looking for volunteers to help on July 31 through August 2 with the canteen, gate, score keeping and pitch counting.  Please see the office for more details.

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.

Announcements for May 26, 2015

We would like to thank our Student Council and Ms. Paragg for all that they have done as leaders this year to make JT a great place.  Congratulations to the Grade 11 Grade Wars winners and a big thanks to Faith K. and Madison F. for transporting 130 slurpees!

JTs Annual Sports Banquet takes place on June 1st @ 4:30pm in the Theatre with supper to follow.  Tickets will be on sale in the front link starting Wednesday, May 27th until Friday May 29th.  Cost is $10/ticket.

WWAC Scholar Athlete luncheon forms are due to Mrs. Campbell on Friday, May 29th if you plan to attend.

Volunteers are needed for the Rain Date of the Assiniboia Community Clean Up tomorrow from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Victoria Community Club at 950 Sturgeon Road.  Routes and supplies will be assigned with a BBQ to follow.  Please call Jim Rondeau’s office to register at 204-888-7722.

Students from Mrs. Peters Global Issues class are doing a Take Action Project and collecting nonperishable food items to donate to Winnipeg Harvest.  Please bring your donations to Mrs. Peters room from May 25th to May 27th.  Please talk to Didier and Ricky from Global Issues if you have any questions.

Any girls who are planning to tryout for the varsity girls volleyball team next year, there will be practices today and tomorrow from 3:30 until 5:30. If you are planning to tryout but can't make it please let Mrs. Campbell or Mr. Smith know. All must attend

Girls’ soccer has been cancelled for today's game.  FRC has forfeited. Your next game is here on Thursday at home.  Be there for 4:15pm!

Attention all students.  This Wednesday and Thursday and lunch in the front of the school, we will be hosting a Pennies for Paws fundraiser supporting the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter!  Donations of any amount are accepted.  So get out there and come see some furry friends.  Hope to see you there!

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.

Announcements for May 25, 2015

Attention all staff and students. Today is the last day to collect any used clothing and items for our Used Clothing Drive.  Thank you to all who has donated.

Students from Mrs. Peters Global Issues class are doing a Take Action Project and collecting nonperishable food items to donate to Winnipeg Harvest.  Please bring your donations to Mrs. Peters room from May 25th to May 27th.  Please talk to Didier and Ricky from Global Issues if you have any questions.

Any girls who are planning to tryout for the varsity girls volleyball team next year, there will be practices on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 until 5:30 this week. If you are planning to tryout but can't make it please let Mrs. Campbell or Mr. Smith know. All must attend.

The girls’ soccer team won their first game against Portage La Prairie 2-1.  Kudos to Autumn Silva with some great saves and Gabi G. and Raija B. for their goals.  Way to go ladies!

Girls’ soccer has been cancelled for Tuesday's game.  FRC has forfeited. Your next game is here Thursday at home.  Be there for 4:15pm!

Congratulations to Didier R., Danielle S., Mario H., Silas F., Caleb D., Kaden K., Preston P., Kaelyn R., and Devon M. who all qualified for Track Provincials on June 4th-6th.

Attention all students.  This Wednesday and Thursday and lunch in the front of the school, we will be hosting a Pennies for Paws fundraiser supporting the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter!  Donations of any amount are accepted.  So get out there and come see some furry friends.  Hope to see you there!

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.

Announcements for May 21, 2015

Thank you to the following people who helped to organize the Mock Crash yesterday: Ben K., Bailey S., Dylan M. and his mom, Lyndzee B., Kathleen B., Kira S., Kayla M., Virginia B., Kim D., Kalila A., Sara D., Kanen L., Christian H., Faith K., Ethan O., Braden G. and Cody S..  A special thank you to Mr. Johnson and Ms. Burke for all of the energy that they put into making this a powerful presentation on the realities of Distracted Driving.  It had a big impact on many students who were still talking about texting and driving at the end of the day today. Check out the CTV on line for the media coverage.

Just a notice to staff and students:  The library will be closed today.

Girls’ soccer, you may pick up your jerseys in Ms. Armistead's room.  Reminder, your first game is today at 4:30pm, be at the school for 4:30pm.

Grads –The countdown begins.  Your grad is around the corner.  Did you hand your forms along with your photo id into the office that you received at the last Grade Level Meeting? Please submit your grad write-up to the office.  This write up is read while you walk up to the stage to receive your diploma.

Reminder that the Safe Grad Scholarship nomination forms are due to the office this Friday, May 22- as well as all safe grad forms are due with photo ID!

All students who are in next years’ athletic leadership class are to hand in their field trip eligibility form to Mr. Vermette. They are due today at 12:03 in the theatre. We will have a short meeting at this time to go over your assignments for the track meet.

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.

Mock crash at JT- The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Thank you to the following people who helped to organize the Mock Crash yesterday: Ben,  Bailey , Dylan and his mom, Lyndaze, Kathleen , Kira, Christina , Virginia, Kim, Kalila , Sara, Kanen, Christain Faith, Ethan, Braden and Cody.  A special thank you to Mr. Johnson and Ms. Burke for all of the energy that they put into making this a powerful presentation on the realities of Distracted Driving. It had a big impact on many students who were still talking about texting and driving at the end of the day today. Check out the CTV on line for the media coverage.

Check out the attached clip.

http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=617804&playlistId=1.2383278&binId=1.1164782&playlistPageNum=1

Announcements for May 20, 2015

Notice to all staff and students, the mock crash presented by the JT TADD group, takes place this afternoon.  Gr. 11s and 12s will be called down after period 5 attendance @ 1:30 and Gr 9-10 will be call down for 2:00.

Girls soccer, you may pick up your jerseys today in Ms. Armistead's room.  Reminder, your first game is Thursday at 4:30, be at the school for 4:30pm.

There is a quick meeting for students attending Computer Science Day today at lunch in room 213. See Mrs. LaPage if you can't make it.

Grads –The countdown begins.  Your grad is around the corner.  Did you hand your forms along with your photo id into the office that you received at the last Grade Level Meeting? Please submit your grad write-up to the office.  This write up is read while you walk up to the stage to receive your diploma.

Reminder that the Safe Grad Scholarship nomination forms are due to the office this Friday, May 22- as well as all safe grad forms are due with photo ID!

Art Club will take place today in the Art Room @ 3:30pm.  Everyone is welcome.

Today is the last blow out sale for the canteen.  Purchase some popcorn for you and a friend. Its buy one 1 get 1 free.  Chocolate bars and freezies are 75 cents.

All students who are in next years’ athletic leadership class are to hand in their field trip eligibility form to Mr. Vermette. They are due this Thursday at 12:03 in the theatre. We will have a short meeting at this time to go over your assignments for the track meet.

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.