The Friday Forecast

The Week of December 2-6, 2019

Winter Wishes Dance Concert Tonight at 7 pm

DON'T MISS IT! This is your last chance to view tonight's wonderful annual “Winter Wishes” Dance Concert Tonight at 7pm in PAC. Please come and support the Dance Department while you enjoy some beautiful choreography and Holiday wishes!

Presale Tickets (online):

STUDENT: $12 ADULT: $14

Tickets @ the Door:

STUDENT: $15 ADULT: $17

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

NOVEMBER 25-29

*THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BREAK - NO SCHOOL

MONDAY -DECEMBER 2

*Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Mochi Ice Cream Mondays - In front of ASB
Fundraiser: German Club selling German Holiday Advent Calendars - P7 - sell end 12/6
Stress Relief Week Begins (12/2-12/6)
ICC Meeting @ Lunch 12 PM – 12:35 PM Events
Student tutoring in the library M/T/TH 3 PM – 4:30 PM

TUESDAY - DECEMBER 3

*Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Parents of Exceptional People (PEP Squad) Meeting - 6pm- Library

WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4

*Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 7:50 am-2:00 pm (Early Out Dismissal)
Lockdown Drill Level One -11:45 am
Club Fundraiser: Armed Forces Assistance Nacho/Nac-cheetos sale after school @ ASB
Staff Walnut Wednesday: Wear Walnut Gear

THURSDAY - DECEMBER 5

*Periods 1- 2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
Club Event: Robotics Selling Snacks after - Takis and Sour Patch 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM

FRIDAY - DECEMBER 6

*Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Fundraiser: Best Buddies - Krispy Kreme Donuts Sale - Library and F gate
Choir Concert @ PAC 7 PM (PAC)

SATURDAY -DECEMBER 7

Dance Team Competition @ Esperanza HS
Cheer Competition – Gym 4 PM – 6 PM Events
Choir Concert @ PAC 7 PM (PAC)

WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

News and Announcements

FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK! WHS WILL MISS YOU!

Former Principal and Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Jordan, is the new Superintendent of the Charter Oak Unified School District! Dr. Jeff Jordan bleeds blue and gold. He is a product of the community, and words cannot describe the impact he has made on our campus as a Student, Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director, GLC, Dean, Principal, and everything in between. It hurts us to see him go, but so happy to see him in his new role as Superintendent!

Education Students Invest in our Vejar Kids!

Every Thursday, CTE Careers in Education pathway students visit their little buddies at Vejar Elementary. This wonderful partnership has given Dr. Lopez’s ECE students the passion to pursue a career in education and human development.

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SAVE THE DATE! WHS OPEN HOUSE - JAN. 16 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Come check out our amazing academic programs in the Gym
There will be demonstrations in classrooms
Performing Arts Performances in the PAC
Passport Stamps for Prizes
Walnut High Community Club will be selling food!
More Info To Come!

Mr. Yamashiro Honored at Board Meeting this Week

The Board recognized our technology teacher Mike Yamashiro with WVUSD Partner in Education Award for the generous gift of a handcrafted American flag that was made for Veterans Day. This flag will now hang in the district office.

Parents of Exceptional People Meeting - 12/3

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 6pm-7pm in the library will be our 2nd P.E.P. meeting. Intervention counselor, Jen Peiten, has graciously accepted our invitation to be our first guest speaker.

Walnut Choir December Concert - Dec. 6- 7

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Speech Trek Contest sponsored by the America Association of University Women

ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION ASSESSMENT - SECOND TEST DATE ADDED!

ORDER MORE SCHOOL PICTURES - South Coast Photographic

Did you forget to order your son’s or daughter’s school photos this year, or would you like to order more?

It’s not too late!

This year their photos are available for viewing & ordering online.

Send out photos for the holidays to show your relatives how your child has grown!

Orders received by December 9th will be shipped by December 16th

Just follow these simple steps:

Go to: www.southcoastphotographic.com
Click on K-11 Fall Photos icon
On the upper left side of screen click search for photos
Type in the student’s school ID number (in some cases it will be permanent ID#)
The student’s image will appear click on the image and begin to create an account.
Select the package
ENJOY!!!!
Also click on our Sports/Campus Life page to view photos taken throughout the year

South Coast Photographic

(714) 630-8584 ext. 103

Tardy Sweep

Our GLCs will be conducting random Tardy Sweeps starting this month to stress the importance of being on time. A tardy sweep will happen anytime during the day or before school. If a student is caught in a tardy sweep, they will be assigned a detention. Please remind students of the importance of being punctual and in class, on time, and prepared.

LobbyGuard check-in has officially started!

To continue keeping the safety of our students a top priority, Walnut Valley Unified School District imoplemented a new visitor management system beginning November 1.

“Our goal is to continue to provide a welcoming and warm environment for our parents, teachers, students, and staff while simultaneously communicating a culture of safety and security to the community,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor

Visitors will continue to be required to present identification to office staff.

Accepted forms of identification include:

State issued driver’s license or identification card,
Matricular Consular card,
Military ID (active duty or retired)
Permanent resident card.

The new LobbyGuard in 3 Easy Steps!

School Lunch Policy

Due to safety concerns, we DO NOT accept student lunches in the office. We understand the importance of student nutrition, but we encourage students to either purchase lunch at school or bring their lunch from home. Food, drinks, or other items are NOT to be passed to students through the fence. This is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Please Note: Parents can now access the Food Services Department from our website under the Parents tab. On that page, parents can set up and deposit funds into their student's lunch account for purchasing lunch on campus.

COUNSELING CORNER

IMPORTANT TESTING DATES:

ELPAC (EL STUDENTS) - February 3-7
SBAC PRACTICE - March 10 & 12
SBAC (11TH grade) - March 17, 19, 24 & 26
CAST (11TH Grade) - March 31
INTERIM ASSESSMENTS FOR 9TH & 10TH GRADE EL STUDENTS - March 16
AP/IB EXAMS - May 4- May 22

MT. SAC PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Seniors who will take advantage of the Mt. SAC Connect 4 program which gives them priority registration in the fall

CLASS OF 2020:

Limited seating left for CSU Application workshop and UC PIQs/College Essay workshop, see your GLC if interested!

FREE HIGH SCHOOL AND SCIENCE TUTORING AT MT. SAC CAMPUS

Upcoming SAT Dates

Upcoming SAT Dates, sign up on Collegeboard.org

Saturday, December 7th Register by: November 8th

COLLEGE BOARD SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Letter of Rec Requests

Letter of Recommendation requests – Please fill out the Senior Profile and turn it in to your GLC as soon as possible. We have already begun writing letters for students

Edison Scholarship Opportunity

Application period for the Edison Scholars college scholarships is now open until Dec. 16

Click here for our media kit, including our flyer to print (also attached) and a video you can show your students.

If you have any questions about the scholarship program, please contact edisonscholars@scholarshipamerica.org or call 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the Edison Scholars Program.

Cal Poly Pomona, College of Engineering Femineer Day Camp

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FEMINEER DAY CAMP CLICK HERE

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 - NOVEMBER 25

Varsity Girls' Tennis vs TBA- CIF Individual Sectional @ TBA ***Away

SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 30

Varsity Boys' and Girls' Cross Country vs TBA- CIF SS State Finals ***Away