Important Dates!                                                                              WHS Calendar Link
  Sept. 22       Freshman Parent Night, 6:30pm in the Theater
  Sept. 23       PROBE COLLEGE FAIR, North Point Mall, 6-9pm
  Sept. 24       GHSGT Writing Test; Art Exhibit in Fine Arts Lobby
  Sept. 27       Operation Clean Sweep, PTSA-sponsored Clean-up at Walton, 11am-2pm
  Oct.  01        WEB; Enrichment Program: Stress Management at 1:15 in Theater

          

                    Raiders' Choice Enrichment Program     WHS PTSA LINK

          

The Walton PTSA-sponsored  "Raiders' Choice Enrichment Program" will kick-off its fall session during the Oct. 1 WEB!   We will be offering speakers, workshops, hands-on projects, and small group sessions led by professionals, teachers, and subject area specialists identified through our "Passion Into Action" survey.   The sessions will be held from 1:15-2:15 on select WEB afternoons and will include a variety of topics from study skills to stress management techniques to pumpkin decorating tips!   Students can choose to register for sessions dealing with topics that interest them and fit into their WEB schedule. Of course, these classes are extracurricular and attendance should be balanced with each student's academic commitments.

 

To register for a session, follow the link provided in the Sunday evening e-blast for the programs available during the WEB that week.  Registration is required and most sessions will have a limited number of participants. Watch for the registration links in next Sunday's (9/28) e-blast to sign up for the 10/1 presentation!  If you have ideas for topics to be included in the Winter or Spring Raiders' Choice catalog of programs, click here to SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

               
                    For PARENTS: News, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities         

FALL CLEAN SWEEP:  This Saturday, 9/27, from 11:00-2:00. Come help spruce up the Walton hallways, earn some service hours, and have some pizza when we're done!  We need students and parents to supply the elbow grease, and we will furnish all the supplies and the food! You can work the whole shift or just an hour. Bring a friend and report to the front atrium for instructions. Clubs or large groups planning to attend should contact Brian Cuthrell, PTSA Special Projects Chair at [email protected] so we can order enough pizza! If you like PIZZA & COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS, put Clean Sweep on your "To Do" list now!

 

VOTER Registration: The deadline to register for the November General Election is Monday, Oct. 6th.  To register on-line, you can go to the GA Secretary of State's website here  On-line Registration.  To register in person, determine where your polling place will be or to receive an absentee ballot, you may contact the Cobb County Board of Elections Office here: Voting In Cobb.

 

Senior Breakfast Volunteers/Donations Needed:  On 10/15, when the rest of the school is taking the PSAT, our seniors will be having a morning of fun!  First, the PTSA will host a Senior Breakfast, then the Seniors will have a class photo for the yearbook, followed by fun and games in the Theater. Would you like to help? We need several volunteers to decorate, cook, and serve the Breakfast, then Sign Up. Want to donate a prize for the incredibly popular: Senior Class Price is Right?  Click here to donate from our Registry 

 

THANK YOU! On behalf of Walton High School, Mr. Whit Hubbard would like to thank Clorox for their generous donation of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.  With the help of Mrs. Bridgette Delva, Clorox donated two pallets worth of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, retailing at $10,460.  These wipes, which were delivered by Mr. and Mrs. Delva Labor Day weekend, will be used to keep our classrooms clean and our students healthy. 

 

                                       From the Walton Counselors                WHS Counselors Link

Governor's Honors Program Nominations:  We are beginning the process of nominating students to attend next summer's Governor's Honors Program.  This is a four-week college-like program for the most talented students in our state, offered free of charge for students who earn one of the coveted positions! There will be an informal meeting for interested students on 9/24. Click here for details: GHP

 

Freshman Parent NightPlease join us Monday, 9/22, (the day we return from break) at 6:30pm in the Walton Theater as we take an academic walk through each school year as well as learn about WEB, Incentive and GPAs.

 

PROBE College Fair:  Sponsored by WHS and Walton's PTSA, the PROBE College Fair will be held at North Point Mall on Tuesday, 9/23 from 6-9pm. Speak with College representatives about a range of topics. To pre-register and for more information, visit the website PROBE COLLEGE FAIR   

 

GHSWT: The Georgia High School Writing Test will be given on Wednesday, September 24th.  All 11th graders and new seniors will be tested.  Students need to bring #2 pencils and a blue or black pen to testing. Do NOT bring cell-phones, i-pods, etc. to testing.  Important: The GHSWT is a requirement for graduation!  

 

2014 PSAT Information and Registration Deadline: The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 15th and the deadline to register is Friday, October 10th! Click here for more information about the value of taking the PSAT, how to register, and tips for testing day PSAT INFORMATION 

                                                               Fine ARTS                                       FINE ARTS LINK

ART GALLERY:  Walton's National Art Honor Society will host an art gallery on Wednesday, September 24th from 4:30-5:30pm in the Fine Arts Lobby at Walton.

 

Walton Booth at Marietta Square:  Walton Art Students will sell and showcase their artwork in an entrepreneurial environment at the Marietta Square Artists' Market on 9/27, from 9am-2pm. Please drop by to learn more about the Walton Art Program and support our artists!

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS                                           Clubs Info Link

Walton Leadership Team: The last day to join the Walton Leadership Team (WLT) is TOMORROW,  Monday, 9/22. Dues are $25 (cash or check made out to WHS).  The application is outside room E197 or you can print a copy from the website by clicking here: WLT Application

 

Marlow's Tavern/PLC:     Enjoy lunch, dinner or take out and help raise funds for our heroes! 

Join the Principal's Leadership Committee, official Student Ambassadors for the Wounded Warrior Project, anytime on Tuesday, 9/30 at Marlow's Tavern in Merchants Walk!  Marlow's will donate a portion of the proceeds to Wounded Warriors if you give your server our "Walton PLC supports WWP card"   Click WWP, open the file at the bottom of the page and print to share with your friends!

 

           PTA  CONTESTS       

ART CONTEST FOR 2014-2015 WALTON STUDENT DIRECTORY COVER: Contest is open to all Walton students with a prize for the winning entry. Entry deadline is 9/22.  For details, click Directory Art Contest

 

PTA Reflections 2014-2015This year's theme: "The World Would Be A Better Place if......." 

Deadline for all WHS student submissions is 10/9. Click here for forms and instructions: 2014 Reflections

                              ATHLETICS: GO RAIDERS!!!!           WHS Athletics Link

RUGBY, Anyone?  Raiders interested in playing Club level Rugby in February are welcome to come to practice and conditioning this Fall on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:45-9:45 pm on the football field. No previous experience needed. For information, go to  USA RUGBY, or contact [email protected]

 

TOUCHDOWN!!!!: For ticket information, schedules, and more, click WHS RAIDERS FOOTBALL and click here to watch the MO SHOW with Coach Dixon.

 

FOLLOW THE RAIDERS and Support our Teams! For information on schedules and game results of fall sports at Walton, click Volleyball, Cross Country,& Fast Pitch Softball!

   

                                 "Passion Into Action"                       WHS PTSA LINK

Have YOU completed the survey for the PTSA's new program, "Turning YOUR Passion into Action"? Think about your skills, your hobbies and interests, and consider the ways you would like to share your expertise at Walton.  The survey should take about 2 minutes to complete. Ready?  Here is the link to take the survey:: "Passion Into Action" 

 

As an added bonus, Zeal, a modern eatery in Market Place off Johnson Ferry,

has donated $50 gift certificates that will be awarded to (3) lucky winners of a random drawing of survey participants!  You can start reaping the benefits of volunteering just by filling out the survey.  *Forward this e-blast to your spouse, friend or neighbor to complete their own survey.  Thanks for your support! 

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