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Ninth grade parent night will take place on Monday, September 16th at 6:30 pm in the Walton theater. Topics will include WEB, graduation requirements and a walk through the years from an academic perspective.
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| 2013 PSAT Registration Information |
The 2013 PSAT will be given at Walton on Wednesday, October 16th. The State pays the registration fee for all 10th grade students to take the PSAT, but 9th and 11th grade students who want to take the test must pay the $14 fee.
The deadline for 9th and 11th graders to register/pay for the PSAT is Wednesday, October 9th at 3:00pm. All 9th graders who do not register/pay for the PSAT will be assigned to a silent study hall, and all 11th grade students who do not register/pay for the PSAT will take the ASVAB exam. Being a WEB day, no instructional time is lost during this testing and all normal attendance/incentive rules will apply (12th graders will be attending their Senior Breakfast).
Some 9th and 11th graders registered/paid for the PSAT during orientation. We are offering additional opportunities to register before the October 9th registration deadline:
o Freshman Parent Night (9/16)-table outside of Theater
o Records Room-located inside of the Guidance Office. Students or parents may bring
payment Mon-Fri between 8:00-4:00.
Please make checks payable to Walton High School.
o For more information on the PSAT, visit www.collegeboard.com
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Help Needed With East Cobber Parade!
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I need someone who has a convertible to help out with driving in next Saturday's September 21st East Cobber Parade!! I have one car already booked, but I really need a second car and driver, if at all possible. Basically, you would need to be available from 8:30-12:00. If you can drive... it really is a fun event!...and very well organized...and very easy! If you can help, please email me: Laura Gosnell atlrgosnell@bellsouth.net and I can give you more details! Thank you!!
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High School Med/Vet Academy Information Session
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This summer 18 Walton students interested in medicine or vet medicine traveled to Grenada to attend a 10 day high school med/vet academy at St. George Medical School. Three Walton teachers traveled with the students. The academy was awesome and the students loved it. We are now working on the group for summer 2014. There is a parent meeting Tuesday, Sept 24th at 6:30 pm at Walton in room C173 for those wanting more details. This is not a school sponsored trip. The 2014 Academy dates are June 24-July 5.
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| 2013-2014 Reflections Competition |
2013-2014 Reflections Competition: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Reflections is a competition sponsored by the National PTA. This year the theme of the competition is "Believe, Dream, Inspire". Students can submit entries inspired by the theme in any or all of six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. In addition, students who are eligible may compete as Special Artists in any of the categories. WHS students compete first at the school level, then county, state and nationally. Last year's competition was very successful; Walton's committee received 105 entries - 25 of those were chosen to compete at the State Level and five were chosen to compete nationally! We'd like to have the same or greater success this year! The deadline to submit Reflections entries is Thursday, October 10th. Competition rules and entry forms are posted to the PTSA web page on the "Reflections" tab CLICK HERE We look forward to receiving your entries! |
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Senior Pictures and Underclassman Picture Retakes
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Studio7will be at Walton on Monday, September 23, during lunch to take any senior pictures that have not yet been taken. No senior formals will be accepted after this time. If you want to see proofs, there is a $25 sitting fee for formals and a $35 sitting fee for formals and casuals. There is no charge to have a formal picture taken to put in the yearbook. Please sign up in Ms. Manheim's room, B211.
Retakes for underclassmen will be Thursday, October 10, during lunch. Packages will be returned to students in homeroom before that date. Students who did not get their pictures taken in August may go during lunch to have them taken.
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Hi Raider Parents,
Please become familiar with the Clinic/Medication Protocol by going to Quick Links at http://www.waltonhigh.org/ or by clicking on the link below:
"Success Kit": items that a high school student may need while at school
- Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Midol, Tums, Cough drops (in original containers)
- Snack and Water (many students don't eat breakfast or they skip lunch)
- Feminine Products (*pads only are available in the clinic)
- Extra clothing item (shorts, leggings, sweatshirt)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call/email me.
Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe and healthy this year.
Sandy
Sandy Evans, RN, BS
Clinic Hours 8:30-3:30
770-578-3225 x242
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| Senior Breakfast Raffle Prizes Request |
Dear Walton Senior Parents,
The first official senior event is fast-approaching - the Class of 2014 Senior Pancake Breakfast on October 16, 2013! It is a long-standing tradition for parents and community businesses to donate items for raffle prize drawings to add to the excitement of the morning. Prizes have included items needed for college including microwaves, coffee pots, mini fridges, luggage, gas cards and gas certificates. The Walton PTSA is a 501 (c)(3) organization and contributions to the PTSA are tax deductible.
Please bring your donated items to the Walton front office, marked "Senior Pancake Breakfast." If you are interested in volunteering on one of the committees, we would love to have your help! Please email calistahans@comcast.net to sign up today!
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Walton Tervis Tumbler Sales at School
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The Official WALTON Tervis Tumblers will be on sale this WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, September 18th and 19th during lunch periods outside the commons.
We just received a new shipment of 16 oz, 24 oz and water bottles. Support the Walton Orchestra and buy yours before they run out again! Please bring cash or a check.
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| Homecoming Parade Help Needed |
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Convertibles and Trucks are needed for the Homecoming Parade on 10/18. The lineup will start at approximately 2:00 p.m. and the parade will end at 3:30 p.m. If you have a convertible or truck you would be willing to drive in the homecoming parade, please contact Dawn McGuire-Long at dawn30067@gmail.com or 770-714-2155. You will be
driving cheerleaders, football players, administrators, homecoming court and other special guests. Drivers must be 25 years of age or older. It will be a fun event!
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| Senior Tribute Information |
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FOR SENIOR PARENTS:
Congratulate your graduate by creating a Senior Tribute in our 2014 Legend Yearbook. You may create and pay for your senior's tribute by submitting materials online using www.jostensadservices.com <http://www.jostensadservices.com>. You also have the option to mail your completed form to Jostens by the deadline. Please note, Walton does not process these ads. Do not mail or deliver anything to Walton High School. FONT SIZES AND STYLES WILL BE CHANGED TO MATCH THE YEARBOOK DESIGN.
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Student Drop Off and Pick Up
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"From the Cobb County Fire Marshal: The fire lane ordinance does not allow for parents to sit in their vehicles in the fire lane while waiting to pick up a student from "minimal day" or other programs. The ordinance only allows for 30 minutes prior to and after school dismissal, which is 3:30."
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