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WELCOME BACK, WALTON RAIDERS!
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Mark your calendar with these important Dates!
Aug. 11 Freshman Math Night, 6:30pm
Aug. 13 WEB & Club Fair, (Freshmen must stay) WEB Dismissal at 12:42. Buses run at 3:30.
Aug. 18 Navigating the Highly Selective Colleges Session
Aug. 20 WEB
Aug. 20 Open House, 3:45 or 6:30pm (0-period at 6:20)
PTSA General Meeting, 5:30pm
Aug. 27 WEB, Freshman Picnic
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Newcomers Coffee and Pizza Party
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The PTSA Newcomers Committee invites parents that are new to the Walton Community to a Welcome Coffee to be held on Friday, August 22, at 10:00am at the home of Hillary Hill. Students that have moved into the area are invited to the upcoming Newcomer Student Pizza Party to be held on Saturday, August 23, at 1:00pm in the Commons at Walton. Please contact Susan Higgins at susan@planetstudio.com for more information and to RSVP!
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WALTON GRADE SITE - Viewing grades online
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If you have a 9th grade student or a student new to Walton, please complete the BLUE WALTON GRADE SITE form your child brought home this week from school. Do not register again if your child already has an account, the log-in information remains the same each year. Return it to their Homeroom Advisor, include a self-addressed envelope. You will receive a confirmation once the form has been processed. The GRADE SITE will be available for viewing on August 21st after the OPEN HOUSE. Additional forms are available in the Records Room Office.
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REMINDERS FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
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Walton's Clinic Visit Procedure: Parents please go over this procedure with your student so that they know what to do if they need to come to the clinic. *A Pass is REQUIRED to come to the Clinic. Please get a Pass from your teacher before coming to the Clinic. If it is between classes, please go to the next class to check in and get a pass from that teacher. You are welcome to come between classes without a Pass for Band-Aids, contact solution or ice. *You are allowed to carry your own bottle of Tylenol or Motrin (NO ziplock bags!) The Clinic does not supply over-the-counter medicine. Thank you! Nurse Evans
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SENIOR PICTURES, TRIBUTE PAGES, & YEARBOOK : All formal, casual and baby pictures will be collected in homerooms during the week of September 8, 2014, to be included in the yearbook. Studio7 is the official school photographer. Please set up an appointment today if you haven't done so already. For details, click Senior Pictures or contact Roberta Manheim, Yearbook advisor at Roberta.Manheim@cobbk12.org
The order form for a Senior Yearbook Tribute Page is now available! All prices, layouts and deadlines for senior ads can be accessed directly from the yearbook company's Walton High School Page. Please note that forms, pictures, and checks will not be accepted at Walton. Click here to create and purchase a Tribute Page Click here to order a 2014-2015 Walton Yearbook .
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS: The School Counseling Department will present two programs on the College Application Process. Mark your calendars for Aug. 18 (Navigating the Highly Selective Colleges) and Aug. 25 (Senior Parent Night: Application Process).
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FRESHMAN "How to Succeed in Math Night": On Monday, August 11 at 6:30pm in the Walton Theater, the Mathematics Department will present information on how to help your child be successful in the Math classroom and an overview of the new curriculum. Many of the 9th grade math teachers will be here for you to meet.
WEB & CLUB FAIR: All freshman must stay for the first W.E.B. on Aug. 13. The Club Fair held in the Commons will allow you to learn more about the 70+ clubs at Walton.
FRESHMAN PICNIC : Get ready for fun and food with your friends at the Freshman Picnic. This PTSA sponsored event will be held during WEB on Aug. 27! Mark your calendar now!
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WHS Marching Band will march in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Years Day! Our band will be accepting their invitation to the Parade at a dress rehearsal and debut of their new show entitled "Compass Rose". Please come out to enjoy this new program on Saturday, 8/16 at 8pm in Raider Valley!
Walton Drama Announces the Fall Musical.....
Rupert Holmes' The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Auditions Wed 8/13 and Thurs. 8/14 @ 3:45 Walton Theater
Click here for more information: DRAMA AUDITIONS
See www.waltondrama.com for details, forms, fees
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ATHLETICS: GO RAIDERS!!!!
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LETTER JACKETS : There will be a letter jacket "fitting" on 8/27 from 7:40-8:10am, outside the Commons. Order forms will be available in the front office by 8/13.
Walton HS Club Ice Hockey Team try outs begin Saturday, 8/16 at the MIC for grades 8-12.
Contact Team Manager, Rachel Burrows at racheljburrows@hotmail.com for more info.
For schedules, ticket availability and more information on all the sports programs at Walton, please use this link: Walton High School Athletics.
GET IN THE SPIRIT! COME OUT TO SUPPORT YOUR WALTON RAIDERS!!!
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Walton PTSA Community Outreach Club - Students! Mark your calendars for a Kick-Off Meeting in the Media Center on Thursday, 8/21 at 3:30 pm. Learn how you can join this club and serve others in the Community! For more information on the Club, registration requirements, and service opportunities, visit WCO Club
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Check us out on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WHSPTSA) for daily reminders & latest Walton news!
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