During lunch yesterday, the Latin Student Alliance Club and Folklorico Club held an event to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

We appreciate these students taking the time to celebrate and recognize the diverse Hispanic cultures we have on our campus.

Thank you to our amazing groups and Mrs. De La Cruz for paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society!

MONDAY - OCTOBER 3

• *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
• Girls Basketball Tryouts
  

TUESDAY - OCTOBER 4

• *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
• Girls Water Polo Tryouts - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  

WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 5

• *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 8:30 am-2:40 pm
• Girls Water Polo Tryouts - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

THURSDAY - OCTOBER 6

• *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
• Girls Water Polo Tryouts - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 7

• *Periods 1-6 Minimum Day Schedule 8:30 - 12:32 pm*

Please enjoy the first issue of The Hoofprint for the 2022-2023 school year by clicking the link below. We want to shout out to our publications students for their perseverance and hard work to continue delivering news to our school. Thanks to So Hee Tan, our publications advisor, for continuing to lead our students.

Viewing is best on a desktop or laptop. Thank you to all who had students complete surveys and respond to interview requests.

Each month our GLCs will recognize one student who they believe represents the Walnut Way and positively impacts our campus. Please congratulate the following students for being selected for the month of SEPTEMBER!

Scientific evidence shows us the positive effects of doing kind acts for others and receiving or even witnessing kindness. Even the smallest act of kindness can change a life.

This week we had four days of Kindness Activities. Below is a recap of each day:

• Sweet Treat Tuesday: Sweet Treats given out by ASB.
• Friendship Wednesday: Make friendship bracelets with your friends.
• Thankful Thursday: Put a clothespin on someone's backpack with a positive message.
• Flower Friday: Give someone a flower to make their day!

Last Friday, our Choir program held the first performance in the Performing Arts Center for the 2022-2023 school year. It was an excellent “Cabaret” night!

A cabaret is a form of entertainment that features musical and theatrical elements, and this performance featured many students showcasing theater-based songs.

Thank you to our Choir Director, Lisa Lopez, for all the behind-the-scenes work to make it all come together.

Girls water polo tryouts are coming soon!! We will be having tryouts on Oct 4-6th @ 6:30-7:30pm!! If you have any questions makes sure to DM us or email us. You can even come after to school and talk to the coaches in person! Make sure to check our “what to bring to tryouts” list to make sure you’re prepared for tryouts! We hope to see you there!”

Please support WHS Boys Basketball and place your order for pick up or delivery, 10/07! Apply code 910744 in the Fundraiser Code Box.

The Annual Chuckwagon event will be held on October 13 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Come get some Tri-Tip, Chicken, Baked Beans! Support our Mustangs before the Branding Iron Game on October 14!

Swing by Mr. Luu's classroom - E12 - for FREE Algebra 2 tutoring! He will be there on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and available to help our students study for tests, assist with homework problems, or help answer any questions!

Don't miss out on buying your yearbook. Early bird price of $95 ends Nov. 1. Purchase online at yearbookordercenter.com (service fee will be added) OR purchase at ASB office (no service fee). After Nov. 1, price goes up to $100. This year happens only once. Buy your yearbook today!

Attention artistic Mustangs! Apply now for The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering creative teens and celebrating youth voices. Visit the website for more information.

Fall Showcase Oct 8 & 29th! Contact Coach Khouzam for questions.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.

Below are important dates as we prepare for AP Exams this year.

October 2022

• AP Exam Payment and Registration October 24th-28th.
• Time: 2:30-5:00pm
• AP exams are $100/exam
  
• Location: ASB
• Students will be invited by last name (alpha order)
• No cash! Only credit card, check, and money order

November 2022

• AP EXAM PAYMENT DEADLINE WITH NO PENALTY FEE IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th.
• Any exam ordered after will accrue a $40 late fee + $100

If a student tests positive with COVID-19, please refer to the isolation instructions below from the Department of Health. The student MAY come back after Day 5 if they provide a negative test (at-home test is accepted) and have reduced COVID symptoms with no fever.

Due to many problems and safety issues we DO NOT allow student lunches to be delivered anywhere on campus.

Food, drinks or other items are NOT to be passed to students through the fence. This is strictly prohibited.

Outside Food Delivery Services such as UBER Eats/Door Dash is strictly prohibited. Food will be confiscated if deliveries are dropped off.

We understand the importance of student nutrition but we encourage students to either use the free lunch at school or bring their lunch from home.

9th GRADE (Class of 2026)

Corolar Schultz (A - LIM) cschultz@wvusd.org

Morgan Galeener (LIN-Z) mgaleener@wvusd.org

10th GRADE (Class of 2025)

Wil Lares (A – LO) wlares@wvusd.org

Sonia Nunez (LU – Z) snunez@wvusd.org

11th GRADE (Class of 2024)

Nathan Newman (A – LI) nnewman@wvusd.org

Jenny Alegre (LO – Z) aalegre@wvusd.org

12th GRADE (Class of 2023)

Jennifer Tucker (A – LI) jtucker@wvusd.org

Jeff Jacks (LO – Z) jjacks@wvusd.org

ADP (Academic Design Program)

Viviana Hoyos vhoyos@wvusd.org

Intervention Counselor

Jennifer Peiten jLPeiten@wvusd.org

Sincew 1989, the Milken Scholars Program has been helping high school seniors on their way to a successful future through financial assistance. Find out how Seniors can earn money by clicking below!

Coca-Cola is giving out $20,000 college scholarships to Seniors! Apply now before it closes on October 31!

One of the most frequent questions GLCs get from parents is "how can I best help my student to self-discover?" This is a great question because more and more colleges are looking for students who have a clear knowledge of who they are and what they can contribute to their specific institution. There are several tools that can help, but one great starting point is a personality or strengths tests. Here is a short video about the test that will be given.

If you are interested in taking this exam, there are two dates when it can be taken:

• For Mrs. Schultz’s students (A-Lim): Thursday, September 22nd in the MPR.
• For Mr. Galeener’s students (Lin-Z): Thursday, September 29th in the MPR.

We hope to see you there!

The Freshmen Roadmap includes 8 skills that highly successful students' practice to become more independent and effective. The first month we focused on being proactive. Our second installment emphasizes the act of beginning with end in mind. This short video will not only teach you how to set goals but also how to accomplish them. The ending even includes a short message from your Freshmen GLCs. Our hope is that this series contributes to your core, character and motives.

Mt. SAC's Annual Cash for College Financial Aid event is quickly approaching! They invite graduating seniors and their parents to join on Saturday, October 22, 2022. This is an IN PERSON EVENT and is FREE and open to students that plan on attending any college or university in 2023. Register Today! Go to: https://www.mtsac.edu/financialaid/cashfair.html

We are thrilled to welcome you to Walnut High School. Your first week was an absolute success! While we know that the transition to high school is an exciting time, we also know that it is a time in which you will have some questions. As your Grade Level Coordinators, we look forward to supporting you each step of the way and answering each question you have. This website has a tremendous number of resources, and we encourage you to look through the content weekly. It is our goal to provide you with the most dynamic high school experience while preparing you for your post-secondary goals. GO MUSTANGS!

Students must attend every class, every day, and be on time. In order to receive daily credit, students are to bring all necessary materials to class. Students will not be excused from class to get materials. Homework and class assignments are to be completed on time and to the best of the student’s ability. Only behaviors befitting the learning environment are acceptable. Students are to comply with all reasonable requests of any staff member. Dress code will be enforced.

Please remember that attendance counts, every period, every day. Students will be marked absent if they are not at the beginning of each period to verify their attendance.

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.

Attendance Reporting Hotline:

11 & 12 Grades: 909- 444-3642

9 & 10 Grades : 909 - 444-3625