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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 7-830p or on April 29th 7:00-8:30pm. See you there!
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| *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
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The Walton Media Center is collecting books for readers of all ages for the first annual Beach Book Giveaway. The books will be displayed in the media center and offered free to students, teachers, staff and visitors. As you do your spring cleaning, please consider donating used books in good condition to the Media Center. Books can be dropped off at the front desk Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through May 2. Contact Barb Beaver (Barbara.beaver@cobbk12.org) if you have any questions about the program, need to arrange for pick-up, or need to schedule a different drop-off time.
Thanks for helping us support literacy and a love for reading in the Walton community.
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| 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 kellievertsen@comcast.net
. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 30.
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Wanted: Media Center Volunteer Coordinators
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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)
cmkoves@yahoo.com
770-565-9039
Liz Manguno (Library Media Specialist)
Elisabeth.Manguno@cobbk12.org
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Walton Fall Color Guard Auditions
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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!
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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. |
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Walton High School Foundation
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"Freeze the Squeeze" CLASS SIZE REDUCTION CAMPAIGN
20 DAYS LEFT to help make a difference!!!!
* Cobb County will hire 193 teachers for the upcoming 2014-2015
school year (have lost 1300 since 08/09)
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL WILL LOSE (-1) TEACHER
FOR THE UPCOMING 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
* MAY 16TH is the goal to receive donations to allow WHS to hire for
the August 4th, 2014 start date
* $200 PER STUDENT = $520,000 =6- 8 NEW TEACHERS!!!!
* Donations will be directed to hire teachers in key
curriculum areas as determined by administration.
* Go to www.waltonhigh.org & click on the Foundation link to donate.
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If a student wants to buy a yearbook, please note sale times and dates:
Yearbook Cost $100-CASH ONLY******
THURSDAY-----4/24 7:30 - 8:00 Front Lobby
3:30 - 4:00
FRIDAY---------4/25 7:30 - 8:00 "
3:30 - 4:00
MONDAY--------4/28 7:30 - 8:00 "
3:30 - 4:00
TUESDAY--------4/29 7:30 - 8:00 "
3:30 - 4:00
********Those students absent on Wednesday that purchased a book through Josten's can pick their book up at the above times.
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You are invited to a fun hour of music "Through the Years" as Walton Chorus presents its annual Spring Concert.
Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 pm, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Free. The choirs will sing songs from the 50's - the present. That's right - "Who Put the Bomp," "Backstreet Boys" to "Wake Me Up." You'll leave with a smile!
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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 ~
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The primary is on May 20th!!
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