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Did you miss the last edition of Connections, WHS e-newsletter? If so, click here: CONNECTIONS
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February 24th: Progress Reports
February 29th: Junior Parent/Student Meeting 6:30 pm Main gym
March 1st: Rising 9th Grade Parent Night, Theater, A-L: 6pm, M-Z: 7pm
March 2nd: WEB, Career Fair for Students, 1-2 pm, Walton Theater Atrium
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News, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities
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Career Fair for students on March 2 during WEB: From 1-2 pm, professionals from a variety of career fields will join us to talk one on one with students about their careers. These professionals will have tables set up in the Atrium, outside the Theater and near the Gym. Students can visit whichever professionals they wish and ask questions to get first hand information about what motivated these professionals to choose their careers, the educational requirements, the challenges and rewards of their daily routines and the projected growth trends in their field. An ice cream truck will be on hand with treats for participating students! Parents, please encourage your students to participate!
Parent Volunteers needed for Career Fair on March 2: Parents, we are still in need of some professionals in the fields of Architecture, STEM, and Media to spend one hour of time at Walton sitting down with students to discuss their careers, what their job entails on a daily basis, and the challenges and rewards of these daily routines. If you would be interested in participating, please email Ellen Melcher.
Self Defense Classes: On Tuesday, March 15, the PTSA is sponsoring a Self Defense and Awareness Clinic for the Walton community (students, teachers, parents, and friends) from 7-9 pm in Walton's Auxiliary Gym. This course is offered at a reduced rate of $39 but is free of charge to WHS students who have taken on-line health classes. On Wednesday, March 16, the PTSA is sponsoring a FREE Senior Girls' Self Defense class from 1-3 pm during WEB in the Auxiliary Gym. These classes are taught by Steven Spivey, of Max Defense, who believes anyone can learn to use the "great equalizers: adrenaline and fear" to successfully defend themselves against a stronger opponent. For more information and to register, go to Self Defense.
Education Town Hall: Wheeler PTSA invites all to a town hall panel which includes Claire Suggs from the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute, Cobb School Board member Scott Sweeney, and a representative from the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Topics include issues related to education and legislative decisions on funding. Get informed. Ask questions. Advocate for your schools. This event is open to parents, teachers, students, and community members. Date: Tuesday, February 23rd at 7 pm in the Wheeler High School Cafeteria, 375 Holt Road, Marietta.
Test Out Option: In the 2015-16 school year, eligible students will have the opportunity to 'Test Out' of any EOC course they are taking in the fall. In order to Test Out, a student may participate in the administration of an End-of-Course Test prior to enrolling in and taking the course. This opportunity is available for any EOC course test a student is taking in the 2016-17 school year. Please go to the WHS website for more information.
PTSA Officer Nominations: The Nominating Committee is searching for officers for all positions of the Walton PTSA Executive Committee. If interested, please contact Arzu Ozyazgan by February 22nd.
Registration: Registration for next year's class for our current 9th- 11th grade students will take place March 7 and 8 during the school day. The new Academic Planning Guide for 2016-2017 is now available on the Walton website under the academics tab. The AP Booklet is also available and provides more details about specific AP courses. Please start having conversations with your student about what courses they are thinking of taking for next year. The registration booklet (a portion of the Academic Guide) will be sent home the week before registration.
Parents: Short-Term Tutors Needed on Wednesdays: Brumby Elementary School needs adults during the school day to tutor individual students in preparation for the GA Milestones tests. Time Commitment: 6 Wednesdays: February 24th through March 30. For more information and to sign up using Sign Up Genius, click here.
We need parents who love Shakespeare and 9th graders! Would you be available to chaperon ninth grade students on our field trip to the New American Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta to see the play Romeo and Juliet? Walton will be the only school in attendance for this performance as we've purchased every seat in the house. Date: Wednesday, February 24. Meet at Walton at 7:45 a.m. Buses will return to Walton at 1:30 p.m. for a pizza lunch. If you are interested, please contact teacher Sheryl Davis at Sheryl.Davis@cobbk12.org. Thanks for your consideration.
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On March 5th, the Walton Foundation is hosting a Dinner & Auction and we would love to see you there! The event will be held at the Holy Family Parish Center at 3401 Lower Roswell Road from 7pm - 11pm. Come join the boot-tapping fun and support Class Size Reduction at Walton. Be sure to don your cowboy hats and boots! Tickets are $45.00 per person (the price includes BBQ1 dinner and 2 drinks). Click here for more information and here to get your tickets.
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PTSA Raider Pride Scholarship: Seniors who have won the Raider Pride Award at any time during their WHS career are eligible to apply for the Raider Pride Scholarship Award. These $1000 Scholarships will be awarded to one Senior Boy and one Senior Girl at Honors Night by the WHS PTSA. Applications and (2) letters of recommendation should be turned in to the front office by 4:00pm on Friday, March 25. For more information and an application, please visit the PTSA webpage: Raider Pride Scholarship.
Self Defense Class for Senior girls: On Wednesday, March 16, the PTSA is sponsoring a FREE Senior Girls' Self Defense class from 1-3 pm during WEB in the Auxiliary Gym. These classes are taught by Steven Spivey, of Max Defense, who believes anyone can learn to use the "great equalizers: adrenaline and fear" to successfully defend themselves against a stronger opponent. For more information and to register, go to Self Defense.
Margie Hatfield Scholarship: Information and applications for the PTA Margie Hatfield Scholarship are posted on the ECCC PTA website and are due by February 29. Click here for Scholarship Information.
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Junior Parent/Student Meeting: Preparing for the College Application Process Q&A with a College Panel on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 6:30 p.m in Walton's Main Gym. Panel will include representatives from Georgia Tech, Furman University, Georgia State University, Georgia College (GCSU), and University of Alabama.
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Walton HS Drama Presents 9 to 5: The Musical. Performances: March 17th @ 7pm; March 18th @ 7pm; March 19th @ 2pm and 7pm. Tickets on sale NOW at waltondrama.com for $15 Reserved and $10 General. General Seating tix will also be available at the door. **Sat. Matinee (2 pm) -- Free Admission to Current 4.0 pass holders- Bring pass and ID.
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