2013~2014 ptsa enews blast logo
Summer Reading Book Fair
You won't want to miss out on the summer reading Book Fair going on all this week, April 21-25th!  Once and Again Books is supplying all of our summer reading books year at a 20% DISCOUNT ALL WEEK!!  Look for us outside the Commons during lunch,10:30-1:30, and 9:30-11:30 on WEB Wednesday.  Cash, checks and credit cards are all accepted.  Shop early and save!!  Questions?  Contact PTSA Book Fair Chair, Laura Gosnell at
Walton 101
Join us for Walton 101 where parents of rising freshmen can get answers to questions like "What are WEB and PPO?", "How do I find out what's going on at the school?", "How do I contact my student's teachers?" and many others.  We'll meet at the East Cobb Gov't Center at 4400 Lower Roswell Rd. You can attend one of three sessions: April 28th 9:30-11:00am or 7:00-8:30pm or April 29th 7:00-8:30pm.  See you there!
"Get There Green Project"
During this week, April 21-25, Walton's Environmental Science classes are encouraging the school to participate in the Clean Air Campaign's "Get There Green" project. The goal of the project is to reduce ambient ozone levels. 

According to the EPA, ozone can:
- Increase difficulty in breathing 
- Cause coughing or scratchy throat
- Aggravate asthma and emphysema
- Damage lungs

We are encouraging parents in the carpool line to reduce idling when waiting to pick up students from school. Car exhaust is the main contributor to Walton's high ozone levels. Less idling leads to lower ozone levels, creating a safer environment for students around campus. 
*End of Course Test Dates*
State mandated End of Course Tests will be given April 28th- May 9th.  For students in the Class of 2015 and beyond, these exams comprise 20% of the overall grade.  For the Class of 2014, these exams comprise 15% of the overall grade.  All tests will be given online and
ATTENDANCE IS ESSENTIAL!


April 28th & 29th - Economics and US History

April 30th and May 1st- 9th Literature and American

 Literature

May 5th and 6th - Biology and Physical Science

 

May 7th and 8th - Coordinate Algebra and Analytic Geometry

Calendar Cover Art Contest
PTSA is gearing up for the 2014-2015 school year.  Talented student artists are invited to submit entries for the calendar cover.  The theme for next year is:

WALTONSTRONG

Mind Body Spirit

 

Entries must be submitted on 8 1/2 x 11 paper to the Front Office or through email to [email protected]
.  Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 30. 
Spirit Shop End of the Year Sale!!
 The Spirit Shop is holding it's annual end of the year sale.  All
clothing items but hoodies and crew necks are on sale this week. There
are great prices you wont see any other time of the year.  Come in and
get your deals before the end of the year. The Spirit Shop is open on
Friday from 10:30 - 1:30pm 
Wanted: Media Center Volunteer Coordinators

 

The current media center volunteer coordinator is graduating at the end of this year.  Positions available for 2014-15 include

 

1)      Volunteer Coordinator - schedule volunteers for regular media center duties; moderate time commitment at start of school year, minimal time throughout year.

 

2)      Scholastic Book Fair Coordinator -schedule volunteers for November Book Fair; may also choose to promote fair, place orders, & finalize account.  

 

3)      Powder Puff Coordinator - schedule volunteers for various Powder Puff events; may also choose to assist media staff w/ publicity & promotion. (February - April)

 

Please direct any questions to:

 

 Cathy Koves (current Media Center Volunteer Coordinator)

[email protected]

770-565-9039

 

Liz Manguno (Library Media Specialist)

[email protected] 

Walton High School Drama Presents...

 "NOW" A BROADWAY REVUE

 

Tickets Available Now www.waltondrama.com 

$10 General Seating; $15 Reserved

 

"NOW" features musical numbers from currently-running Broadway shows including Pippin, Once, Matilda, Newsies, & Shrek; alsofrom popular shows like West Side Story, Spamalot, and Hairspray, and from future hit, Frozen, and MANY MORE!.  You won't want to miss this high-energy, hugely entertaining show!,

 

      *************************************************

Performances:

Thursday April 24th @ 7pm

Friday April 25th @ 7pm

Saturday April 26th @ 2 pm & 7 pm 
(*4.0 passes honored at 4/26 2 pm show ONLY - at the door before show - must show pass AND picture ID)

 

Tickets available online @ www.waltondrama.com, and at the door. Tickets will be sold during lunches in the Walton Commons the week of

April 21st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

"LIKE" US ON FACEBOOK

 

 

 

Walton Fall Color Guard Auditions
Walton Fall Color Guard Auditions are being held on Mon, April 28 and Tues, April 29 from 5-7:30pm in the Walton Band room.  The color guard performs with the Raider Marching Band during the fall season at football games and marching competitions.  In January 2015, they will travel to Pasadena, California to march in the Rose Bowl Parade.  This is a great opportunity for your child to get involved and show their Raider Spirit.  Come join the FUN! 
Stop Hunger Now
Please join our students in a meal packing event to Stop Hunger Now.  The Walton Leader Academy group invites you to help provide the most basic need - proper nutrition - to needy individuals all over the world through a group effort to pack 8,000 meals on Sunday, April 27th, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.  Each quarter that you donate - yes, .25 cents - will enable us to pack one meal.  Our initial goal is to pack 8,000 meals costing a total of $2,000 for the supplies and serving bags.  So far we have raised $1,000 for a total of 4,000 meals.  Help us to feed more people!

Please consider donating your spare change at our secure website link.  Each quarter donated buys one meal:
 

We need at least 70 volunteers on April 27th to make this event successful.  Volunteers are welcome to join us in the Walton Commons for the packing event.  Community service hours are available for students.

 

Feel free to contact Sheryl Davis at [email protected] in the English Department for further details. 



Jackie Auerbach Award

The Walton High School PTSA is proud to sponsor the Jackie Auerbach award. Members of the PTSA are well aware of the extraordinary contributions Walton Staff Members make on a daily basis not only to educate our children, but also to enhance their overall high school experience. One of the PTSA's goals is to ensure that these contributions are recognized. Therefore, we are encouraging all PTSA members to nominate a staff member who is deserving of this special recognition.


For more information about nominating one of our fabulous staff members, please click here.  The nomination form is available for download at the bottom of the information page.  All nominations are due by May 4th.
Orchestra Notes 

Please join us... 

Thursday, May 1, 2014

The Walton High School Gym...

The 16th Annual

"Musical Sweets Dessert Concert"

The Walton High School Orchestras

The Dickerson Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra

The Dodgen Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra

 

Dessert & Seating 6:00 pm

 Concert 6:30 pm

$10.00 General Admission (All friends and family members)

$5.00 Admission (All students K-12)

~ Complimentary dessert & beverage included with every ticket ~

Remember to Vote!!  

The primary is on May 20th!!