JOHN TAYLOR COLLEGIATE
Piper News
www.sjsd.net
470 HAMILTON AVE. Winnipeg, Manitoba R2Y 0H4
PHONE: 204-888-8930 FAX: 204-889-9999
Principal:
Mr. S. Lockhart
Vice Principals: Mrs. H. Palmer, Mrs. S. James
Mrs. S. Kent
June
2015
DATES TO
REMEMBER
JUNE
1—4
9
ELA Provincial Exam
Gr. 12 Prov. Pre-Cal
Exam
10
Gr. 12 Prov. Essentials
Math Exam
11
Gr. 12 Prov. Applied
Math Exam
18– 24
School Based Exams
25
Grad Ceremony @
2pm
Grad Dinner @ 7pm
26
In-service No School
29
In-service No School
30
In-service No School
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John Taylor Collegiate held a Used Clothing Drive in support
of Earth Day, Sustainable Actions, and Awareness for our Free
the Children Campaign. If everyone recycled just one t-shirt, it
would save 210 billion gallons of water and eliminate 1 million
pounds of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere. Our JT clothing
drive brought in hundreds of kilograms of donations for the
Salvation Army. Our Free the Children campaign continues to
raise money for our March 2016 trip to Nicaragua.
School Office Re-opens
August 20, 2015
1st Day of Classes Sept. 9, 2015
10 a.m. New Students
1 p.m. Returning Students
The countdown to exam week, graduation and summer
holidays is on. Good luck to our Grade 12 students who are
writing their provincial math exams this week. Exam week is
June 18-24 and a copy of the exam schedule is attached
and on our Website. Preparation is the key to success.
With that in mind, it is never too early to start studying for
your finals and organizing your time. Reminder that students
who perform poorly on their final exams will be required to
spend time studying for the exam again and repeat either the entire exam or the components of
the exam that they had performed poorly on. Good Luck and prepare well.
Congratulations to the staff and students who performed at and organized a great week of
Visual and Performing Arts concerts last week. The student work/performances in Band, Choir,
Dance, Visual Art and Photography were brilliant. Thanks to Ms Carter, Ms Botincan, Ms Krahn,
Mr. Kutcy and Mr. Hamilton for organizing these event.
Congratulations to all our athletic award winners from our Athletic Banquet on June 3rd. There
was a good crowd to witness many students receiving awards as well as the crowning of the
Athletes of the Year. Congratulations to Gr 9 Rookies of the Year—Jacob D., and Kianna W.,
Gr 10 JV Athletes of the Year –Vanessa H. and Troy K. and Gr 12 Varsity Athletes of the Year—
Madison F. and Cole A..
Finally good luck to Mrs. Palmer who has been promoted to be the principal of Lincoln Middle
School. JT is happy to welcome back Mrs. Kent who has been on leave for the past two years.
On behalf of the staff at John Taylor have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Scott Lockhart, Principal
Year end activities
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Exam week June 18-24. Exams start at 8:30 and 1:00pm
Report card can be picked up on June 26th from 10:00-1:00
pm in the cafeteria.
Locker clean up will take place on June 16th from 10:4511:05am. Students will clean out their locker and lock the
lock on the clasp/hasp so the door remains open. If needed
students can use their lockers after this time. Any locker not
cleaned out by June 19th will be assessed a $5.00 fee.
Students that have not returned textbooks, uniforms or
have outstanding debts will need to make arrangements
to return the items or pay their equivalent value before
report cards or timetables will be distributed.
Students will receive an information letter for the start of the
2015-16 school year with their report card.
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Piper News
Pass the Pringle!
Students from
Mrs. Bergmuller's
class designed a
Pringle package to
withstand external pressure and
mailed them to
Sturgeon Heights in a Pringle
exchange. Points were calculated
using volume, mass, and
'intactness' of the Pringle.
Congratulations to Sheldon and
Evan whose lightweight container scored the highest.
JOHN TAYLOR COLLEGIATE SUCCESSES
Congratulations to Colin J. and Josh G. on winning the
2015 CEC Youth Role Model Award. Colin was presented
the Rosalinda Natividad Cantiveros Award for Courage
and Josh was awarded in the area of sports on
May 28th.
Congratulations to our
Pipers baseball team who defeated
Sturgeon Heights 9-3 to win the west
Winnipeg championship and beat
Stonewall to advance to the provincials.
The Boy's Rugby Team were on a mission in the Winnipeg
Rugby Championships. In the semi finals John Taylor
defeated College Beliveau by a score of 20 to 10, it was a
very hard fought game. IN THE CITY CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME John Taylor was down at half time 7 to 0 and in the
second half roared back to score 3 try's and Kelvin scored
one try. In the last 30 seconds Caleb D. went on a great
run to score the winning points. Other scores were
Brendan A. and Dylan R. The final score was 15 to
14.when the final whistle blew. The John Taylor Boy's
Rugby Team is City Champions! Thank you to all players
for a great season.
Congratulations to JT Piper, Kaelyn R., who
made her way to the podium three times at the
Manitoba High School Track Provincials. She
received gold in shot put, silver in the 100
meters race, and bronze in the 200 meters race.
“Raising All Students towards Distinction”
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GRAD 2015
Dinner Ticket are available to purchase on-line. Tickets are $55 each.
Please visit our website for more information johntaylor.sjsd.net
SAFE GRAD—SAVE THE DATE
June 25th—Safe Grad Party following Grad Dinner @ Victoria Inn
Grads? Did you hand in your forms along with photo id.
June 23rd @ 1 p.m.—Rehearsal, Immanuel Pentecostal Church
June 25th @ 2 p.m.—Grad Ceremony, Immanuel Pentecostal
June 25th @ 7 p.m.—Grad Dinner, Victoria Inn
Immanuel Pentecostal Church
955 Wilkes Avenue
Victoria Inn
1808 Wellington Avenue
School Cash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s
school fees. Now, with a few clicks, you can pay for your child’s yearbook,
class trips and so much more from your own home. All you have to do is
register an account, attach your children and in no time you will be able to
make payments online. We accept many different payment forms so come
in and check us out!
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Piper News
School vandalism often involves graffiti, broken windows, damage to
roofs and playground equipment.
To report suspicious activity on school grounds between
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
or to report an act of school vandalism in Winnipeg call:
(204) 231-4556
Our security firm will attend after receipt of your call.
Thank you to the following people who helped to organize the
Mock Crash that took place on May 20th, Ben, Bailey , Dylan and
his mom, Lyndzee, Kathleen, Kira, Christina, Virginia, Kim, Kalila,
Sara, Kanen, Christian, 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.
John Taylor Collegiate held a
Community Garage Sale on May 9th.
Proceeds of the sales went to the
ME to WE Service trip to
Nicaragua for March 2016.
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School Based Exams
June 18-24
English - in class week prior
Art – portfolio in class
Band – Final concert (June2)
Graphic Tech – portfolio
Law – in class week prior
June 18
(Thursday)
June 19
(Friday)
June 22
(Monday)
June 23
(Tuesday)
Bio 40
MA20SP
CH30
SS10
Bio 32
MA30SP
CH32
MA20
PY40
PH40
(Rm207)
FR10(Rm303) MA30
FN30 (lab)
June 24
(Wed)
(Conflicts)
Sc10
HI30
Sc20
DF20/30/40
FR30/40
MA10
Appt. only
Rm 303
PH30 –
Rm207
Gr.8 Transition
Geo20
FN40 (lab)
(Conflicts)
FN40(lab)
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Grad rehearsal
1pm
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(Conflicts)
Study Tips
The most important thing about studying is your attitude: Think Positively!
Plan your study
- Keep a planning agenda. Try to anticipate deadlines – don’t leave until the “last minute” - it’s easier on you. It’s easier
to do the next assignment after a class while the subject and your interest are still fresh.
- Be realistic.
- Decide what you are going to get done and the order you are going to do it.
- Prioritize your work to make sure you have time for the things that are most important.
- If something is overwhelming, break it down into smaller parts.
- Always allow more time than you think you will need.
The right study setting helps!
- Make studying your “business” do it efficiently.
- Keep regular study hours.
- Find a good place to study.
- Be comfortable; face away from and avoid distractions (TV, phone).
- Assemble needed materials (assignments, books, paper, pencil, pen) on cleared study desk or work table.
Know your learning style
- Visual learners learn best by seeing the material (take notes, use flash cards, charts, diagrams, form pictures in your
mind, and make use of color in your notes).
- Auditory learners learn best by hearing the information (read aloud, have discussions, listen to tapes, review information out loud, use memory tricks, use acronyms).
- Kinaesthetic learners learn best by hands on learning opportunities (role play, labs, hands on activities).
- As a rule, the wider variety of methods you use while studying, the more you will remember.
- Know when and how to take short breaks (get a drink, get up and take a stretch).
When studying for tests or exams:
- Know what is going to be covered.
- Have all your reading done ahead of time.
- Know the meaning of bold and italic print words in text.
- Write down names, dates, formulas, definitions on index cards for review practice.
- Pay close attention to the key information reviewed in class.
- Make sure you know the answers to all the review questions.
- Explain your understanding in your own words.
- Look for logical connections.
- Review often and review aloud to move information from your short term memory to your long term memory.
- When you have difficulty, ask your teacher for help.
Note-Taking
Note-taking is an important key to success in Studying and Learning. It’s your personal record of what you
need to know; helps you concentrate in class, includes auditory and visual learning, aids recall for review.
Taking notes in class:
- Keep alert and pay attention.
- Listen with a Purpose.
- Don’t try to write everything down; listen for key words (What is it all about?).
- Make sure you understand the words you hear and write.
- Listen for clues, such as “the 4 causes were” or “to sum up.”
- If class gets into discussion, note any major conclusions.
- If the teacher highlights a point (writes it on white board), put it in your notes.
Taking notes from text:
Have a plan to show importance (use point form, graphic organizer to show relationships).
- Take notes that are easy to read.
- Write clearly, date, and include headers that clearly identify material (source, page, chapter).
- Leave space (write on every second line or white space on graphic) to add to your notes.
- Leave margins to the right of your notes to identify key words in the margins for quick reference.
Get the big picture first - what does the writer have in mind?
- Pay attention to the headings, sub headings, graphics.
- Make summary statements or outline essential key points so what you are noting makes sense.
- List supporting details.
- Understand the why (relationships, connections).
- Do you have the information to explain your understanding?
Go over your class or text notes as soon as possible to make necessary revisions or ensure you understand what you have
written. If you do have some questions check your source or ask your teacher to clarify.
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June 2015
Agenda Calendar
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
ELA Provincial
Exam
2
ELA Provincial
Exam
3
ELA Provincial
Exam
Sports Award
Banquet @
4:15pm
Early Dismissal
@ 2:45pm
JT Art & Photo
Show
Art showcase and
Dance Recital
Band
Finale Concert
Thu
Fri
4
ELA Provincial
Exam
5
8
9
Provincial Gr. 12
Pre-Calculus Math
Exam
10
Provincial Gr. 12
Essential Math
Exam
11
Provincial Gr. 12
Applied Math
Exam
12
15
16
17
18
19
School Based
Assessment
Week
School Based
Assessment
Week
22
23
24
School Based
Assessment
Week
School Based
Assessment
Week
School Based
Assessment
Week
Gr. 8 Transition
Day
Grad Rehearsal
@ 1pm
29
30
In-service
No School
In-service
No School
8
Piper News
25
26
Grad Ceremony @
2pm
In-Service
No School
Grad Dinner
@ 7pm
Senior Reports
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