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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! 

 Senior Tribute Deadline
The final deadline for senior tributes in the yearbook is Friday, October 4. If you have not already honored your senior in the yearbook, please be sure to get your tribute in by Friday, October 4. No submissions will be accepted after Friday.
 Underclassman Picture Retakes
 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.
 Fifth Annual Diaper Drive
Please support Cobb Diaper Day this October! Bring your diapers to school from now to October 27th.  There will be bins in the front office for easy drop off or you can send with your student and they can deliver to the front office.The purpose of Cobb Diaper Day is to collect diapers for low-income families through the month of October. A community-wide collection will take place on October 28, 2013, at 5 p.m. at Glover Park on the Marietta Square. Cobb Diaper Day Committee volunteers will pick-up the collections or they can be brought to Glover Park. All donated diapers will be given to Christian Aid Mission Partnership (C.A.M.P.)The Center for Family ResourcesMUST MinistriesReconnecting Families, and the YWCA of Northwest Georgia to help ease some of the burden of the hundreds of families with infants and young children they serve.
 Student Pick-Up

Parent - please do not pull into or park in front of a handicapped parking spot to wait for your student at dismissal.  There are disabled students at Walton and it is a problem if the spots are inaccessible. 

Help Needed With the PSAT Faculty/Staff Breakfast
Teachers will be administering the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 16th.  On this morning, the PTSA provides breakfast for them as they gather testing materials.  In order to make the breakfast a success, we need your help donating items or your time.  Please click the link below for opportunities.
CLICK HERE
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 [email protected] to sign up today!

PSAT Deadline Approaching!!

 

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.  You can register before the October 9th registration deadline in the following location:
 

o Records Room-located inside of the Guidance Office. Students or parents may bring  
 payment Mon-Fri between 8:00-4:00.   Please bring cash or a check made out to Walton High School.

 

Accident Avoidance Workshops

Take 60 Seconds and Learn about Accident Avoidance Workshops    

 

Does your child drive a little too fast because they're too sure of themselves? Or even a little too slow because they're unsure of themselves?  The Accident Avoidance Workshops has a remedy for both of those situations.  Most kids realize how much control they don't have once they have driven the AAW obstacle course at 30mph.  Taking out traffic cones at 30 mph has much more impact than a nagging parent, and mangled traffic cones are a great way to learn respect for speed and the limitations of both the car and the student.

 

Whether building confidence in new drivers, or knocking the hot-rods down a few pegs, the Accident Avoidance Workshops' goal is to save lives by positively impacting new drivers' development, in both their decision making abilities and the physical skills necessary to maximize on their own vehicle's capabilities without losing control of their vehicle, or themselves.

 

The Workshops are coming right to Walton High School this November.  CLICK HERE for more information and for a complete schedule, or call 770-262-7009.  If you are ready to register, you may CLICK HERE.

 
Homecoming Parade Help Needed
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 [email protected] 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!
October CHADD Meeting for East Cobb
If your ADHD child seems to be unable to handle stress well, join the October CHADD meeting at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church from 6:30-8pm on October
8, 2013.  Erica Gregory, LMFT, of Marietta Counseling for Children & Adults will present "Soothing Techniques and Healthy Outlets to Manage Stress and Behavior."  Questions?  Contact Cappie Suttle at 404-368-9394 or [email protected]