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August 24: Senior Parent Night; Application Process, Walton Theater 6:30 pm
August 26: WEB, Freshman Picnic on Raider Field
September 1: Probe College Fair, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, North Point Mall
September 2: WEB, Raiders' Choice: Fuel for Academic and Athletic Performance, 1:00, Theater
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News, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities
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PROBE College Fair: The PROBE College Fair, sponsored by Walton High School and Walton PTSA, will be held Tuesday, September 1, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at North Point Mall. Representatives from over 170 colleges and universities will be present to provide valuable information regarding programs of study, admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, housing, campus life, etc. The Fair is open to all high school students from any area high school. We invite you and your student to head to North Point Mall for a fun, informative evening. For a list of the colleges represented, visit:
Support our construction workers: As you know, the construction workers have been working 12-hour days in extreme heat to work on our new school and we want to say Thanks! So, before your student heads out for school, ask them to grab a Gatorade or Powerade out of the pantry for these guys. They can attach a note of thanks if they want and drop it in the bin near the front office. Rachel's Challenge Club will be sure to deliver them. Thanks!
Raiders' Choice Enrichment Program: "Fuel for Academic and Athletic Performance:" Students, please join our Health and Wellness Committee as they present our first Raiders' Choice Enrichment Program: "Fuel for Academic and Athletic Performance" during WEB Wednesday on September 2 from 1:00 - 1:45 pm in the Walton Theater. This program is designed for students, athletes, teachers and coaches to teach you how to fuel your body so that you can perform better in school and on the field! Join us if you are interested in doing better in school and on tests, if you find yourself running out of energy during practice or being a bit crabby and starving before you even get home, and if you are interested in being healthier this year so you can reach incentive. For more information, visit: Raiders' Choice Programs.
From the Administration: Beginning in the year 2015-2016 school year, students will have the option of Testing Out of certain high school courses. Students who are registered to take Economics this fall may participate in the test out option for that course only this fall. Please read the letter and registration information here if your child is interested in this option: Test Out Option Letter.
For the 2015-2016 school year, the SLO implementation requires teachers to use assessments to determine student growth over the course of the year. The results of these assessments ensure that students, teachers, and schools are moving toward a common vision of exemplary instruction and high levels of student academic growth.
The deadline to enter or modify information for the 2015-16 Walton High School Directory is tonight, August 23. There are some families who have registered on the website, but did not include complete information. We encourage parents to verify that their information is correct by visiting the website at www.waltonptsa.org. If you have not registered and would like to be included, please enter your family's information on our website this evening. Thanks!
Letter Jacket Fitting: Fittings will take place on Wednesday August 26th from 7:40am-8:10am at the Cafeteria Entrance. The delivery date will be around October 16th. Forms are available at the front office.
Volunteers needed for WEB attendance:
Would you like to get involved at Walton this year? Join the WEB Volunteer committee and get the opportunity to interact with students, staff and parents. You would be involved in checking students out of school on WEB days and learn about some of the inner workings of the school. As a volunteer, you may choose between two convenient afternoon shifts. WEB is typically on Wednesdays and begins at 12:45 to 3:45PM. WEB is an excellent opportunity for the students to catch up on their studies and get one on one help from their teachers. Walton relies on parent volunteers to make this valuable time possible. Please consider joining the WEB Volunteer committee. Thank you! You can email Martha Stevens at mangelstevens@gmail.com or sign up at the link below here. |
| Kroger Plus Cards: Re-Enrollment August 1-31 - If you have already registered your Kroger plus card, please go to www.Kroger.com to re-enroll your Kroger Plus Card before August 31 so your purchases will continue to earn cash for Walton. Log into your account, click on your name at the top, scroll down to Community Rewards Button and click re-enroll for Walton High School Foundation, Inc. #95968. If you have not yet registered your Kroger Plus card, please go to Kroger Plus Card Enrollment and follow the registration instructions. Thanks! |
Attention Senior Parents
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Please join us for Senior Parent Night: The Application Process on Monday, August 24th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Theater. We will be discussing the college application process, Naviance, and other pertinent information. If you attended Navigating The Highly Selective Colleges Parent Night, it is not necessary to attend this meeting. The information will be very similar.
Senior Tributes: Parents, don't forget to honor your student in the yearbook with a senior tribute. The first deadline is September 9th. After September 9th, the price for a tribute goes up. To buy a tribute, click here or go to the Walton web site and click on purchase yearbook on the quick links on the left which will take you to the Jostens' web site where you can buy a tribute and purchase a yearbook.
Attention Walton Seniors who attended Sope Creek Elementary School: Yearbook Tribute Page -- We will be taking a group photo of Walton Seniors who attended Sope Creek on Sunday, August 30 at 3 p.m. on the Sope Creek playground. Please spread the word. Cost will be divided among the number of students who are in the photo. Please bring a check or cash to pay.
Attention Walton Seniors who live in Atlanta Country Club Estates: Yearbook Tribute Page -- We will be taking a group photo of Walton Seniors who live in Atlanta Country Club Estates on Sunday, August 30 at 3:45 p.m. at McFarlane Park. Meet by the firepit area. Please spread the word. Cost will be divided among the number of students who are in the photo. Please bring a check or cash to pay.
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| Freshman Picnic: The Freshman Picnic is this week! Join us on Wednesday, August 26th from 12:45 - 2:30 on Raider Field. |
College visits at Walton: The College Corner schedules information sessions with college admission officers representing schools throughout the country. These sessions are held at Walton and are for juniors and seniors only (no parents). This year, students will sign up for college visits using Naviance and print their passes at home. For more information and to see a list of college visits scheduled, visit the college corner on the WHS website: College Corner.
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For information on upcoming events for the Walton Wrestling Team, click here: Wrestling News. For Lacrosse news, click here: Lacrosse News.
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Walton PTSA Community Outreach Club: Club applications are available online. Application deadline is Thursday, August 27 at 3:30 pm. More information is available on our website: Community Outreach
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This week the PTA is pleased to highlight Eye Level Learning Center as our business partner of the week. To see more information about Eye Level Learning Center, click here. PTA members receive a FREE diagnostic assessment and registration fees waived. Must show PTA card.
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