The Friday Forecast
The Week of February 24-28, 2020
Walnut Staff Participates in Professional Development Day
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY -FEBRUARY 24
*Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Club Event: English-Spanish Partnership Pulsera Project (Bracelet Sales)(During Lunch & After School)
- WHS Grad Nite Ticket Sales in ASB - (ASB Office )
- Student Tutoring in the library M/T/TH 3 PM – 4:30 PM
- KAPA Financial Advising Seminar H5 - 6PM
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 25
*Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Club Event: ECGA Meeting in MPR @ Lunch
- SIOP Teacher Training (H 5)
- Field Trip: Fullerton College – Workability 8:15 AM – 1:30 PM (321 East Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832)
- French Honor Society Induction - MPR - 3pm
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 26
- Club Fundraiser: Armed Forces Assistance Nacho/Nac-cheetos sale after school @ ASB
*Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 7:50 am-2:00 pm (Early Out Dismissal)
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 27
- *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
Best Buddies Meeting - MPR - 11am
- Parents of Exceptional People Meeting (P.E.P.) - 6pm - Library
- WHS Wrestling Field Trip - State Finals @ Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, CA 10 AM – 6 PM (Rabobank Arena Bakersfield)
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 28
*Periods 1-6 Multicultural Double Assembly - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Best Buddies Talent Show - MPR - 4pm
- Best Buddies Talent Show Fundraiser - Snack Sale (MPR)
- Dance Team Nationals @ Orlando, FL
- Multicultural Assembly
- Field Trip - Careers in Education Pathway Trip, Pasadena Convention Center (R.Lopez) 7 AM – 4 PM (Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green St, Pasadena, CA) Events
- WHS Field Trip - Peer Counseling - Disney's California Adventure 8 AM – 9 PM (California Adventure, Anaheim, 1313 Disneyland Dr. Anaheim, CA)
SATURDAY- FEBRUARY 29
- Dance Team Nationals @ Orlando, FL
- Fieldtrip: Choir to Temecula Valley High School
- Winter Percussion @ Rancho Cucamonga High School
- WHS Publications - ELAJEA Write-offs Competition 7:30 AM – 5 PM (TBA)
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
News and Announcements
Walnut High Schools Offers Dual Enrollment!
Looking to satisfy HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE graduation requirements for FREE???
The Dual Enrollment Program between Walnut High School and Mt. SAC will give you that opportunity. This wonderful partnership provides students the chance to experience career technical skills to meet real-world expectations.
Please note that seats are VERY LIMITED, and courses are not guaranteed. Classes are taught by Mt. SAC professors, not WHS teachers. You will be required to meet WHS AND Mt. SAC expectations and standards.
After completing this survey, your information will be shared with your GLC. Please remember to express your interest during your pre-registration date in March.
IMPORTANT PARENT MEETINGS:
We have some important Parent Meetings coming up if you are interested in attending:
- February 27- P.E.P Parent Supprt Group - 6pm-Library
- March 4 - All Grade Levels Parent Meeting - MPR/GYM/PAC - 6PM
WHS PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT - MARCH 4th
ASB Accepting Applications for the 2020-2021 School Year
SAT Practice Exam - Save the date & your spot now!
Students will receive immediate results and feedback when the exam concludes.
If you have any questions please email ddelacruz-wilds@wvusd.k12.ca.us
Walnut High School Summer Session 2020
Registration for non-tuition courses will open on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 pm and end on Friday, February 21st at 12:00 am.
Class assignments will be posted by Sunday, February 23rd.
The following classes will tentatively be offered depending on enrollment:
- Civics/Economics (Class of 2021 Only) (Must take both classes)
- World History (Class of 2023 Only)
- Fundamentals of Art
- Music Appreciation
- Computer Aided Drafting and Design
- Geometry (Remediation only) (Must have received a “D” or an “F” in a Geometry class)
Tuition based classes will begin registering the week of February 24th. Please see the Dedicated to Learning website for more details (dedicated2learning.org)
If you have any questions regarding Non-tuition Summer School please email Ken McDill at kmcdill@wvusd.k12.ca.us.
Powder Buff is Back!
Sign up for our CISCO Networking Academy!
Parents of Exceptional People (P.E.P.) Meeting - 2/27
Our next meeting for our Parents of Exceptional People (P.E.P.) Meeting support group is 2/27 at 6pm in the library.
Art Competition for the PAC 20th Anniversary!
The Performing Arts Center is turning 20! There will be a gala celebrating 20 years of performing arts at WHS on Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM. Be sure to save the date.
To celebrate, we are holding an art competition with the theme Celebrating the Arts: Past, Present, and Future. All current students and alumni are encouraged to submit their work.
COUNSELING CORNER
IMPORTANT TESTING DATES:
- SBAC PRACTICE - March 3 & 5
- SBAC (11TH grade) - March 10, 12, 17 & 19
- CAST (11TH Grade) - March 24
- INTERIM ASSESSMENTS FOR 9TH & 10TH GRADE EL STUDENTS - March 16
- AP/IB EXAMS - May 4- May 22
CLASS OF 2023: ADP APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENSION - DUE FEB. 28
Need to make up a D or F to be eligible to apply for a 4 year college?
Mt. SAC’s High School Referral program is still taking applications for Spring 2020!
- Deadline to enroll in a Math or Science course is March 16, 2020.
- Deadline to enroll in an English or Social Science is April 6, 2020.
See GLC for more information.
SENIORS: Important Dates & Graduation Info!
SENIOR UPDATE #2
MT. SAC PRIORITY REGISTRATION
EIGHTH ANNUAL LIVE 4 MTM SCHOLARSHIP
Applications can be sent to:
Lindsay Miyamoto 19376 Red Hawk Road
Walnut, CA 91789
Applications can also be emailed to: LIVE4MTM@gmail.com
Questions can also be answered by calling Lindsay Miyamoto at:(626) 646-3485
Cal Poly Pomona, College of Engineering Femineer Day Camp
GLC Listing
9th GRADE (Class of 2023)
Sarah Doramus (interim) (A – Li, ext. 43649)
Jeff Jacks (Lo – Z, ext. 43626)
10th GRADE (Class of 2022)
Ken McDill (A - Lo, ext. 43635)
Corolar Schultz (Lu – Z, ext. 43630)
11th GRADE (Class of 2021)
Viviana Hoyos (A – Lo, ext. 43641)
Sonia Nunez (Lu – Z, ext. 43616)
12th GRADE (Class of 2020)
Nathan Newman (A – Lo, ext. 43632)
Jenny Alegre (Lu – Z, ext. 43644)
ADP (Academic Design Program)
Elisabeth Everts (ext. 34264)
Intervention Counselor
Jennifer Peiten (ext. 43663)
SPORTS
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS - SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 24
- Freshman Baseball vs La Salle - South Hills Tournament ***Home 3 PM (Walnut High School 400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV Boys' Tennis vs Wilson/Hacienda Heights ***Home 3:15 PM (400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
- Varsity Boys' Tennis vs Wilson High School/Hacienda Heights ***Away 3:15 PM (16455 Wedgeworth Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 25
- Boys' JV Swimming & Diving vs Centennial/Corona ***Home 3:15 PM (400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
- Boys' Varsity Swimming & Diving vs Centennial/Corona ***Home 3:15 PM (400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789) Athletics
- Girls' JV Swimming & Diving vs Centennial/Corona ***Home 3:15 PM (400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789) Athletics
- Girls' Varsity Swimming & Diving vs Centennial/Corona ***Home 3:15 PM (400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 26
- Varsity Baseball vs TBA -South Hills Tournament ***Away (TBA)
- Freshman Baseball vs San Dimas - South Hills Tournament ***Home 2:30 PM (Walnut High School 400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV Baseball vs San Dimas @ South Hills Tournament ***Home 2:30 PM (Walnut High School 400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
- All Levels Boys'/Girls' Track & Field vs Diamond Bar ***Home 3:15 PM (400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
THURSDAY- FEBRUARY 27
Varsity Boys' Wrestling vs TBA - California State Champion ***Away Rabobank Area
- Varsity Girls' Wrestling vs TBA - California State Champion ***Away Rabobank Area
- JV Boys' Tennis vs Troy ***Away 3:15 PM (Troy High School 2200 Dorothy Ln, Fullerton, CA 92831)
- JV Softball vs Covina High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Covina High School 463 S Hollenbeck Ave, Covina, CA 91723)
- Varsity Boys' Tennis vs Troy ***Home 3:15 PM (400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
- Varsity Softball vs Covina ***Home 3:15 PM (400 Pierre Rd, Walnut, CA 91789
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 28
Dance Team Nationals @ Orlando, FL
- Varsity Boys' Wrestling vs TBA - California State Champion ***Away Rabobank Area
- Varsity Girls' Wrestling vs TBA - California State Champion ***Away Rabobank Area
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 22
- Dance Team Nationals @ Orlando, FL
Walnut High School
Website: walnuths.net
Location: 400 Pierre Road, Walnut, CA, USA
Phone: 909-594-1333
Facebook: facebook.com/WalnutHighSchool
Twitter: @walnut_mustangs