The Friday Forecast
THE WEEK Of October 10-14, 2022
GIRLS GOLF WINS LADY MUSTANG INVITATIONAL
Congrats to our Girl’s Golf team! They placed first in the annual Lady Mustang Invitational on Monday competing against 20 of the top high school golf programs in Southern California. They edged out Sherman Oaks Notre Dame by one stroke led by Ashley Yun shooting a 71 (-1) & two clutch birdies on the last three holes by Chloe Cheng! Congrats Mustangs & THANK YOU to our parents and coaches for putting on a great tournament!
IMPORTANT EVENTS October 10-14, 2022
MONDAY - OCTOBER 10
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
- Boys Soccer Tryouts - 10/10-10/12- After School - Lower Soccer Field
- Spirit Week Day #1 - Favorite Bitmoji
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 11
- *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
- Spirit Week Day #2 - Gamer or Sportswear
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 12
- *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 8:30 am-2:40 pm
- Spirit Week Day #3 - Waldo Wednesday - Wear Stripes
- Front Office Collaboration - Front Office Closed @ 2:45-4:00
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 13
- *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
- Spirit Week Day #4 - Wear PJ's
- Blood Drive @ MPR during the School Day
- Annual Chuckwagon BBQ - WHS Stage and Cafeteria - 5:30 - 7:30 pm
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 14
- *Periods 1-6 Pep Rally Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
- Fall Sports/Branding Iron Pep Rally - Wear class colors (9th-yellow, 10th-green, 11th-red, 12th-white)
- Branding Iron Game vs DBHS - 7:00 pm at Walnut High School / PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 15
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
Join Us on October 13 at our Annual Chuckwagon Event!
The Annual Chuckwagon event will be held on October 13 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Get some Tri-Tip, Chicken, and Baked Beans! Support our Mustangs before the Branding Iron Game on October 14!
Fall Sports off to a good start
Our Fall Sports teams have been putting in work this season! Check out a recap of some of their recent scores. We also wish our Cross Country team the best of luck in their Hacienda League Meet on October 13!
PSAT REMINDERS | OCTOBER 15 | 7:30am - 12:00 pm
If you signed up for the PSAT test, here are a few things you need to know for the day of the test, Saturday October 15, 2022.
You
MUST have a current student ID
to be admitted to your testing location.
No ID – no admission! If you lose your ID card before the test you can get a replacement at ASB. Replacement cost is $5.
You are allowed to bring the following items into the testing location:
The following items are NOT allowed into the testing location and MUST BE PUT IN YOUR LOCKER:
- Food Backpacks/purses
- Water Cell phones/iPods/electronic devices
- Earphones/earplugs Wrist watches and smartwatches
To find out where you will be testing, go to the school website www.walnuths.net the week of October 10th. Click on Academics, GLC and the PSAT testing location assignment link on the right hand side. It will also be posted outside the Administration building.
Study/Practice Resources are available online and free. Visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/studying-practicing .
REMEMBER: Cell phones/electronic devices and wrist/smart watches are not allowed in the testing room and must be put in your locker. Usage of these devices during testing or breaks will result in cancellation of your scores and potential further consequences from the College Board.
All sales are final. No REFUNDS.
Mystery, Laughs, Murder!
Tickets for the WHS Drama Department’s production of “Clue” go on sale on Monday. Performances are October 20, 21, and 22. Don’t miss out on this madcap Who dunnit full of hidden identities, shadowy figures, and non-stop laughs.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Blood Drive is October 13th beginning at 8:00 AM. Sign up by scanning the QR Code!
FUNDRAISER FOR WHS Boys Basketball
Please support WHS Boys Basketball and place your order for pick up or delivery, 10/07! Apply code 910744 in the Fundraiser Code Box.
Track General Meeting Regarding Tryouts
If you are not a returner, Fall/Winter sports athlete, or in a PE class, this is your chance to try out!! See the info below if you are interested in joining track & field this year.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY | OCTOBER 10
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 every year to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide and mobilize efforts to support mental health.
At WHS, we work to ensure that many layers of support surround each student. Our goal is that if a student needs help, they can obtain support by choosing several options.
The "Need Emotional Support" option on our webpage allows students to reach out and ask for support privately. Based on the student's initial request, a staff member will reach out to first ensure their safety and well-being and then listen. Often students need someone to listen as they process concerns they are having. Based on the issue, the responding staff member will assist the student in making connections to family members or other supportive WHS faculty who can help.
Free After School Tutoring for ALL Algebra 2 Students!
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!
Class of 2023 Parents and Seniors!
Dedicate a page in the yearbook to your 2023 graduate or senior friend group. You will start and complete your order all online at yearbookordercenter.com (school code:
2864).
Please be advised that when ordering at yearbookordercenter.com, you cannot reserve a spot or put a down payment. You must complete your tribute, finalize it and pay it in full in order to secure your tribute before they sell out or by January 31, whichever comes first. You may design your tribute, save your work and return to it later, but doing so does not save nor guarantee a spot. Pro tip: Gather the photos and prepare your message before starting your tribute so that you can complete it in less time.
Any questions? Contact Ms. Tan at stan@wvusd.org. Your graduate will cherish the memory of a senior tribute for years to come. Order yours before they sell out!
Early Bird Yearbook Sale until Nov. 1
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! (school code: 2864).
Family science festival at Mount San Antonio College
Mount San Antonio College will hold a FREE Family Science Festival on October 22!
Red Ribbon Family Festival Flyer
IMPORTANT 2022-2023 AP EXAM DATES & REMINDERS
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
Isolation Instructions for Students with COVID-19
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.
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!
SCHOOL LUNCH POLICY
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.
2023 Milken Scholars Program
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!
Seniors! Be A Coca-Cola Scholar!
Coca-Cola is giving out $20,000 college scholarships to Seniors! Apply now before it closes on October 31!
Freshmen Roadmap: 8 Habits of Highly Successful Students
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 Cash for College Workshop
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
Welcome Class of 2026!
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!
STUDENT CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
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.
ATTENDANCE COUNTS!
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
