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Did you miss the last edition of Connections, WHS e-newsletter? If so, click here: CONNECTIONS
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August 29: Probe College Fair
August 31: WEB, Freshman Picnic
September 5: Labor Day
September 8: Freshman Parent Night
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News, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities
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Important Parking Update: Walton administration reports that student parking in the church lot is still on hold. Please stay tuned and know that your patience is greatly appreciated!
PROBE College Fair: The Probe College Fair is sponsored by Walton High School and Walton's PTSA and will be at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta 30022, on Monday, August 29th from 6:00-9:00pm.
Come and speak with college representatives on topics such as:
· Financial Aid · Housing · Programs of Study · Admission Requirements · Scholarships · Campus Life
Want to efficiently use your time at the fair and avoid repetitively completing personal information cards for the colleges? Pre-register through www.gotocollegefairs.com and print a personalized barcode to bring to the fair.
Click HERE for more information.
Support Seņora Diaz: Come join us before the Raider Football home opener on Friday, Sept. 2nd vs Pope as we gather together to show our support for Team Christina! The game will be a "Teal Out" on both sides of the stadium in support of Seņora Christina Diaz, our World Languages Department Chair, who received a severe diagnosis of cancer a few weeks ago. Christina's daughter, Sophia, is a sophomore at Pope. Pope and Walton are banning together to show our support for the Diaz family who has impacted so many of our lives. Please wear a teal shirt to the football game on September 2nd . "Team Christina" t-shirts will be available for purchase for $10 outside the commons during lunch periods Wednesday - Friday and at the game (if not sold out before then). We will have a Team Christina Rally at 7pm prior to game time at 7:30. Go Raiders! Go Team Christina! Every Student Succeeds Act: Judy McNeill is urging anyone interested in the future of Georgia's public education system to attend one of eight public feedback sessions on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA is the replacement for the law commonly known as No Child Left Behind - offers an enormous opportunity to reshape Georgia's education system. This new law allows states and local districts to develop plans addressing standards (what children are required to learn), testing, school and district accountability (including school ratings), and special help for struggling schools and students. We strongly encourage you, and your colleagues, to attend the feedback session in Atlanta on Wednesday, September 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Parkway, Atlanta 30350. Please contact waltonpresident@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
Buy your yearbook now: Yearbooks are on sale for $90 right now. The price will go up the first of October. Don't be caught off guard and forget to order-do it today! Yearbooks can be purchased on line. Click HERE to order your Walton Yearbook or go to the Walton website.
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We have partnered with Applerouth Tutoring Services to provide SAT and ACT preparation classes for our students, and there are a few more upcoming classes this fall!
The SAT Group Class will be held at Walton from September 17th through November 1st in preparation for the November SAT. The class costs $420 and includes all materials and practice tests. To register, click here: SAT Group Class or call Applerouth at 404-728-0661.
The ACT Group Class will be held at Walton from October 22nd through December 6th in preparation for the December ACT. The class costs $420 and includes all materials and practice tests. To register, click here: ACT Group Class or call Applerouth at 404-728-0661.
Please note that Applerouth cannot register your child for the official SAT or ACT. To register for the ACT, visit HERE, and to register for the SAT, visit HERE
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Yearbook Pictures: Envelopes will be distributed in homerooms on Monday, August 29th, and will be collected on Friday, September 2nd, for senior formal, casual and baby pictures. Every senior will be given an envelope with his or her name on it. There will be a place to mark on the envelope if the photographer is submitting the student's formal and/or casual picture. These pictures are for the senior section of the yearbook and do not have anything to do with the senior tributes.
Yearbook Tributes: The first deadline for tributes is September 12. The information to place a tribute can be found HERE or on the Walton website.
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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 August 31st! Mark your calendar now!
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The GA Secretary of State's office has officially released the numbering of the proposed constitutional amendments and their preamble language on this fall's ballot, including the language for the controversial state takeover of local schools (Amendment #1).
Pay close attention to what you are voting for and realize that the language on the ballot is intentionally deceiving. Vote NO on Amendment 1! For more information, check out Georgia PTA's OSD Toolkit. |
Odyssey of the Mind: Final reminder! If you missed the parent meeting this past Wednesday, this is your final opportunity to join an Odyssey of the Mind team. If you are interested please send an email to waltonodyssey@gmail.com by September 2nd.
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Letter Jacket Fittings: Fittings for Letter Jackets will be on Wednesday, August 31st outside the Commons from 7:40 a.m. until 8:10 a.m. Click HERE for the order form.
FOLLOW THE RAIDERS and Support our Teams! For information on schedules, training, and game results at Walton, click WHS Football, WHS Baseball, WHS Basketball, WHS Wrestling, WHS Boys Lax, WHS Girls Lax, WHS Cheer , WHS Soccer, WHS Cross Country, WHS Women's Tennis, WHS Men's Tennis, Walton Volleyball, Lady Raiders Golf, Walton Men's Golf, WHS Fastpitch Softball, Walton Swim & Dive Team |
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