THE FRIDAY FORECAST
THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 11, 2020
Virtual Performance | Walnut High School Fight Song
Enjoy a virtual performance of the Walnut High School Fight Song! Performed by the Walnut High School Blue Thunder Marching Band and special guests, The Suzanne Challenger Band! Go Mustangs!! Keep your spirit up, Mustangs! We can do this!
(Edited by director, Katie Takahashi)
THE WEEK IN ADVANCE | SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY - DECEMBER 7
- *Periods 1-3 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
Period 4 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
Period 5 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
Period 6 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 8
- *Periods 4-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
- Period 1 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
- Period 2 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
- Period 3 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
- Free Algebra 2 Tutoring T/TH
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 9
- *Periods 1-3 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
Period 4 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
Period 5 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
Period 6 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 10
- *Periods 4-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
- Period 1 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
- Period 2 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
- Period 3 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 11
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING BELL SCHEDULE
About our schedule
- Our distance learning schedule follows the recommended and required amount of instructional time for all students. Additionally, we created tutorial time after lunch for our teachers and students to use for the whole group, small group, or individual instruction, intervention, enrichment, or remediation. This time may also be used for Office Hours, homework time, GLC appointments, Social-Emotional Support, SST, 504, and IEP time.
DISTANCE LEARNING MONTHLY SCHEDULE
Distance Learning Resource Guide
Take a look through our distance learning schedule, tutorial, expectations, student support, tips for parents, student safety, and tech resources.
november | glc students of the month
Each of our GLCs will be recognizing one student who they believe represent the Walnut Way and make a positive impact at Walnut High School. Please congratulate the following students for being selected in the month of November!
AFA's National Youth Cyber Education Top 2%
Big shoutout to these six Mustangs who are currently ranked 58th in the nation (Top 2%) after the first round of the AFA's National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Round 2 starts on December 10th! Good luck to our students and Mr. Blackford!
Crown Finalist | The Hoofprint
Congratulations to the 2021 CSPA Crown Finalist for news, The Walnut High School Hoofprint! We are incredibly proud of our publication students, all their hard work has certainly paid off! A huge amount of credit is also due to our dedicated teacher Mrs. So Hee Tan. This is a huge win for publications students and much appreciation to all who have supported them.
Fall 2020 | AP Art History Living Pictures
This semester Ms. Takahashi’s AP Art History students took part in the Living Picture Contest.
WHS teachers and staff voted for their top 3 choices.
Congratulations to all the winners Seniors, Sarah Smith as Bellini’s Madonna of the Meadow,
Melissa Nunez as Jacob Kujawa’s Marta Sketch and Anali Cruz as Velazquez’s Woman with Fan, and Ashley Gao as a Modern Version of Kahlo’s Two Fridas.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE...ONE CAN AT A TIME!
Tis' the season! Help the Walnut High School Key Club with their annual canned food drive by donating to our Kiwanis' Go Fund Me page
HERE.
This year, the Key Club could not collect cans so instead the money raised will go directly
to purchase food and gift cards for families in need during the Holiday season.
WHS Purple Hydrangea Project First Annual Christmas Joy Drive
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We hope to see more of you at our Toy Drive!
*Donated toys and clothes will be donated to Serenity, Inc Foster Care and Adoption Agency in Covina, Ca. This project is a collaboration with Walnut's HOSA, Troy's PHP, and Nogales' BringChange2Mind.
For more information please contact Saavarni Chilukuri saavarni@thepurplehydrangeaproject.org
Finals Week Schedule | December 14-16, 2020
Below is our finals week schedule for December 14, 15, and 16. Please use this to prepare for your finals!
Make-Up Yearbook Portraits
Make-up portraits for the yearbook now available through E-share.
DUE DATES
- SENIORS | Dec. 4
- JUNIORS, SOPHMORES, FRESHAMN | Dec. 18
Please see the instructions on the flyer below and watch this video to help you submit your photo. https://herffjones.wistia.com/medias/qaz0mrbp43 For ease, here is a direct link to the Herff Jones e-share site to submit your selfie portrait. http://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=whsyearbook
Please follow the dos and don’ts or your photo will not be included in the portrait section.
If you miss the deadline, your photo will not be included.
Jackie Robinson Scholarship Opportunity
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 11th will be shipped by December 18th
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
Questions? Please call South Coast Photographic at (714) 630-8584 ext. 103
Class Of 2023 : See's Candy Fundraiser
Help support Class of 2023 and order your See's Candy Today! You can order by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below and picking from the large selection of candies!
The fundraiser will run from November 9th to December 4th, so make sure to order your chocolate's ASAP! If you have any questions contact Ms. De La Cruz at
ddelacruz-wilds@wvusd.org
Celebrate Your Child's Birthday on our Marquee!
BIRTHDAY MARQUEE is now available! If you have a student that has a birthday coming up, be sure to make a birthday dedication on the WHS marquee! All proceeds goes to support WHS students and staff so RESERVE YOURS TODAY!
Great idea for WHS staff, teachers and Alums too!
2021 Yearbooks are still on sale!
WHS Emotional Support Resources
We are here for you! WHS has converted all our counseling services to remote (phone, video, and email) during this time of temporary remote instruction. Reach out to us using the tools below if you are in need of someone to talk to.
Do you need Algebra 2 Help? Mr. Luu is here to help you!
Mt. Sac Online | Free Math & Science Tutoring
Free High School Math & Science tutoring at Mt. Sac starting
October 12th - December 10th, Monday-Thursday from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Click on the link below to register.
CSUF Free Tutoring for k-12 students
Cal State Fullerton is offering a free Virtual Tutoring program at Cal State Fullerton for students. Tutoring services are for K-12 students in various subjects. Below is a short description for your convenience.
The College of Education at California State University, Fullerton has created a free virtual tutoring program for 1st-12th grade. This tutoring program includes math, science, language arts and social studies. In addition, the program has tutors who can tutor students who are taking high school Spanish or French, and students who are participating in dual immersion programs. Please use this link to sign up for a date, time and subject area:
https://virtualteachingcoecsuf.as.me/schedule.php MUSTANG CAREER CENTER | IG PAGE & College Information
Mock it till you Rock it! Reduce stress and anxiety during your interview, whether it’s for college or a career. Register
HERE! I hope to boost your confidence by acknowledging your strengths & give constructive feedback.
*Below is a list of upcoming webinars. Students can access all Zoom links by logging in with their student email at http://tiny.com/y6tuulyr.
College Season is here | Time to represent!
It’s time to show us your favorite colleges/universities, and vocational or military programs by wearing your best gear every 2nd and 4th Wednesday through fall semester.
We can’t wait to see which schools interest you the most!
ATTENDANCE COUNTS!
Please remember that attendance counts, every period, every day. Students will be marked absent if they are not on camera at the beginning of each period to verify their attendance.
If your student is having difficulty logging in, please contact your teacher immediately, and remember to clear their attendance by the end of the day.
All single period absences will need to be reconciled through the attendance office by the student. If marked absent, students will receive an email from the attendance office notifying them that they have been marked absent. The notification will include the date and period of the absence. The student will need to contact the Attendance Department to make any necessary corrections to their individual period attendance. For full-day absences, a parent/guardian must contact the attendance office by the end of the day.
We are so happy to see all of our students online and learning. They are working hard and making us proud. Keep up the great work!
Attendance Reporting Hotline:
- 9 & 10 Grades: 909-594-1333 Ext. 43642
- 11 & 12 Grades : 909 - 594-1333 Ext 43625
WHS Kitchen: Serving Free Grab and go Meals
The WHS Kitchen is serving daily M - F - 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Please see the map below.
Cal State Apply Deadline Extended & Project CAMINOS Alignment
CSU has extended the deadline for CSU Applications to December 15 at 11:59 PM PST. Don't wait until the last minute to submit your application.
Senior Newsletter #2: November 2020
Check out the latest issue of the Class of 2021 Senior Newsletter. Big shout out to Senior GLCs Ms. Hoyos and Mrs. Nunez for all their hard work and dedication to our Senior class!
SENIORS: Are you interested in attending Mt. Sac?
There's going to be several Mt. Sac workshops regarding the enrollment process and registration. Please register to attend the workshops
HERE. 2021-22 FAFSA
The 2021-22 FAFSA form is now available at
http://fafsa.gov Fill it out ASAP to get as much financial aid as possible!
Collegewise | Runway : A Wiser Path to College
Hey Mustangs!
Our partners at Collegewise have launched Runway, a free series of college planning programs and resources, carefully structured to give students and parents the tips, tools, and timelines they need to reach their college goals in the year (the experience, really) that is 2020. There are specific programs for all high school grade levels and we are one of the very first districts to get access to this programming.
This program is available to all of you and there is no cost for access.
Please see the attached flyer for more details, and to sign up.
WebGrants 4 Seniors
SENIORS, your GPA has been uploaded to the California Student Aid Commission for Cal Grant Verification.
You can create an account on https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/ to view your status.
College Application Night and Financial Aid Night Video Links
In case you missed it, check out our GLC's link for College Application Night and Financial Aid Night.
We also posted a Financial Aid Q & A below.
Student CLASSROOM Expectations
- Teachers will be taking attendance everyday. Students will need to keep their cameras for attendance, participation, and checking for understanding. Teachers will let students know if they can turn off their camera during certain times in the class.
- Students are not allowed to record without teacher permission.
- New legislation (AB 77) states that if a student is absent 3 days in the week, the parent will be contacted to support the student to re-engage with Distance Learning.
- Normal grading policy begins the first day of school. Teachers will cover their grading policy in their syllabus as well as in their Back to School Night presentation.
- More information regarding Distance Behavioral Expectations is located below .
WVUSD Distance Learning Behavioral Expectations for Students
Students at all levels are now engaging in Distance Learning. To ensure a positive, productive and enjoyable learning experience for all participants, it is important that all students and parents/guardians adhere to these Distance Learning Expectations, which include online behaviors for students and privacy guidelines for parents.
on campus safety screening
For your safety, if you or your student come onto campus to pick up instructional materials, play sports, or have an appointment, please be aware you will be asked to fill out a visitor/parent/student assessment. Due to Covid- 19 the assessment is required by the State and the form itself is "CONFIDENTIAL."
The questions are as follows:
1. Are you experiencing any symptoms such as current or recent fever (100.4° or higher), chills, cough, shortness of breath or respiratory illness, sudden lack of taste or smell, or sudden onset of unexplained gastrointestinal illness?
2. Have you been in close contact** with any person who has tested positive COVID-19 within the last 14 day?
3. Have you or anyone living with you been out of the country within the last 14 days?
**CLOSE CONTACT is defined as: Being within approximately 6 feet of a COVID-19 case for 10 minutes or more; close contact can occur when having direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 case (being coughed on).
Please note: If you answer YES to any of these questions, please do not come to campus. We appreciate your efforts to keep us all safe during these uncertain times.
Virtual Tour of Walnut High School
Due to our current circumstances, we cannot give you a physical tour of our campus, but instead, we used a 360-degree camera to help you get familiar with Walnut High School. I encourage you to click on the link, use your computer or mobile device to move around, and see what Walnut High School has to offer. Use this virtual tour to click on photos, learn more information, as well as hear voice-overs from our staff members. Below is a quick overview of our virtual tour and a map of all our scenes.
Our Virtual Tour is located on our webpage under "About Us" if you ever need access for future reference.
Walnut High School
Due to COVID 19 our office is CLOSED. However, our office staff is available to assist you by phone at (909) 594-1333. Our office is open (by phone) from 7:30 am-3:30 pm.
