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Did you miss the last edition of Connections, WHS e-newsletter? For more information on how Walton's Community Outreach Club is serving our community and much more, click here: CONNECTIONS
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Apr. 15 W.E.B., Grill Day for Relay for Life
Apr. 17 Powder Puff, 6:00 pm, Raider Valley
Apr. 20 PTSA General Meeting, 5:30 pm, Commons, Walton 101, 7-8:30 pm, E. Cobb Gov. Center
Apr. 21 Walton 101, 9:30-11:00 am, E. Cobb Gov. Center
Apr. 22 W.E.B.
Apr. 22 Senior Picnic, Yearbook Day
Apr. 28 Walton 101, 7:00-8:30 pm E. Cobb Gov. Center
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For PARENTS: News, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities
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Last Date to Order Yearbooks Online Will Be April 15: Please go to Yearbook to place your order so your child will get one delivered to them on April 22, 2015.
Book Fair Volunteers Needed: During the week of April 20th-24th we need a few more volunteers to help
with our summer reading book fair. The volunteer shifts are from 10:15 -12:00 and 12:00-1:30 daily.
Please email Roxanne McDonald at amcd@bellsouth.net to volunteer.
Family Chemistry Night: On Tuesday, April 14th, Walton will host a Family Chemistry Night. There will be 12 labs/activities to amaze you and stir your science gray cells! Everyone is welcome, children 10 or younger should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. Come to Walton anytime between 6-8:30 pm and choose to make a bouncy ball, watch kitchen chemistry in action, boil liquid with your hand, collect iron from cereal, and more! For more information, click here: Family Chemistry Night.
Class Size Survey Results: The ECCC PTA is pleased to release the results of the Parent and Teacher Surveys about Class Sizes (student/teacher ratio), which were conducted at the end of the 2014 school year. The two anonymous, informal surveys reveal the concern expressed by responding parents and teachers about larger class sizes in East Cobb and the corresponding impact on the learning experience. Please get more information here: Class Sizes.
Looking for Creative Parents: The Walton PTSA is in search of parents with abilities and interests in graphic design, publications, and marketing for a Communications committee position. Please email
waltonpresident@gmail.com for details!
PPO Volunteers: Many thanks for a great year to all of our wonderful PPO volunteers. Congratulations to our "graduating" volunteers; we appreciate your many hours of help over the years. All of the regular shifts for the 2015-2016 school year have been filled by our dedicated returning volunteers and some new people from our substitute list. If you are interested in joining our substitute list please contact Cynthia Meyer at 678-596-9982 or cynthiameyer6@me.com.
Calling all Walton Parents! Looking for a fun, new way to volunteer at WHS? If you have a few hours a month, please come and join the fun as a volunteer in the WHS Front Office! We have limited positions available at this time. If you are interested or you would just like more information, please contact Natalie Collins at natalie.collins5@gmail.com.
The 2015 Jackie Auerbach Award: The WHS PTSA is proud to sponsor the Jackie Auerbach award to recognize the extraordinary contributions Walton Staff Members make, not only to educating our children, but to enhancing their overall high school experience. To nominate a staff member who is deserving of this special recognition, please visit our webpage: Jackie Auerbach award. Nominations must be received by the front office no later than 4:00 pm on May 4, 2015.
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Save-The-Date For All Seniors And Their Families: Your Senior Evening of Inspiration is Monday, May 18th at 7:00 pm at the Roswell Street Baptist Church. Please plan on attending this relaxed, enjoyable and non-religious event. Contact Hilary Hill (hillsinga@yahoo.com) or Lori Brown (lbrown@halpernent.com) with any questions or concerns.
Save-The-Date For All Seniors: the 2015 Senior Picnic is April 22nd from 10-12:30. There will be tons of fun with games, raffle prizes and a catered lunch by Zaxby's.
Senior Parents: Save the Date! The Senior Picnic is only possible with your help! Please volunteer to help us out that day by clicking here: Senior Picnic sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Kollias at zmkollias2@bellsouth.net.
Georgia PTA Scholarships: Georgia PTA was thrilled to award many scholarships to deserving students last year and looks forward to providing just as much support to the class of 2015! For more information, click:
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GRILL DAY THIS WEDNESDAY! The PLC will be grilling up hamburgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers to raise money for WHS's Relay for Life team this week during WEB. Make sure to tell your students to stop by the Commons from 12:35 till 1:45 to enjoy a delicious meal and benefit a great cause at the same time! Checks should be made out to Relay for Life. Thanks for your support!
Jog for Jule: The Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is hosting the 1st Annual Jog for Jule 5k on April 18th at Walton High School starting at 8:00 am. The race is being held in honor of Mrs. Julie Furr, a Walton parent diagnosed with breast cancer multiple times and currently fighting this terrible disease. To show our love and support for Julie, the students have decided to honor her with this race. All proceeds will be donated to The Breast Cancer Alliance. Please come out to support this great cause and honor Julie's fight. For more information and to sign up, click here: Jog for Jule.
Powder Puff Spirit days: Mon: Middle School Day; Tues: CMT vs. MTV; Wed: Wear Pink; Thurs: Greek Day; Fri: Class Colors, Seniors - red, Juniors - blue, Sophomores - green, Freshman - orange
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To follow legislative issues that affect your student and family, sign up for Capitol Watch here or National PTA Takes Action here. The CCSD Board Meetings will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, April 15 at 8:30am and Thursday, April 30 at 7pm
Wednesday, May 13 at 8:30am and Thursday, May 28 at 7pm
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Survival Kits: Get your Spring Survival Kit for your student before final exams! Order a fun pack with a personalized message, great snacks, a Walton surprise, and more. Deadline to order is Monday, April 27. You can order now and get more info at Survival Kits. Cost is $12 per kit. All proceeds benefit the students and teachers at Walton.
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Color Guard Auditions: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday April 20, 21 and 22 from 5:30-7:30 in the Band Room.
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Athletics: GO RAIDERS!!!! WHS Athletics Link
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Raider Football Classic: Join us for the annual Walton Raider Football Classic at Indian Hills Country Club on May 11th. Registration starts at 11:00 am with a shotgun start at noon. Lunch and dinner are included along with lots of giveaways. To register go to Raider Football Classic. For questions contact Paty Holdmeyer at holdmeyer@comcast.net.
FOLLOW THE RAIDERS and Support our Teams! For information on schedules and game results of spring sports at Walton, click Ladies' Tennis, Men's Tennis, Ladies' Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse, Soccer, Gymnastics.
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