The Friday Forecast
The Week of February 17-21, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day Mustang Families!
We wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and a restful three day weekend. These limited edition Staff Mustang cards are FREE in case you forgot to get one for that special someone.
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY -FEBRUARY 17
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 18
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 19
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 20
- *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Club Event: English-Spanish Partnership Pulsera Project (Bracelet Sales)(During Lunch & After School)
- Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
- WHS Choir Field Trip - All-State Honor Choir- Chamber Singer Member, Fresno, CA (Fresno State University, 5241 North Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93740)
- Military Visit - Air Force - 11:20 AM – 11:55 AM (Career Center)
- Orchestra/Band Concert @ PAC - 7 PM – 9 PM
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 21
SATURDAY- FEBRUARY 22
- WHS Choir Field Trip - All State Honor Choir- Chamber Singer Member, Fresno, CA (Fresno State University, 5241 North Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93740)
- Winter Percussion Competition 2020 - Rancho Cucamonga High School (Time: TBA 11801 Lark Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701)
- Club Event: Robotics Club Field Trip - Monrovia High School - 7 AM – 3 PM (Monrovia High School. 845 West Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016)
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
CONGRATS TO FBLA FOR PLACING FIRST, EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW!
Members of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) placed first at the FBLA Inland Sectionals. This is their 8th year in a row placing first!! Also, big shout out to Mr. Mike Moore, for all his support as the advisor!
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
WHS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PRESENTS: THE MUSIC OF ALAN SILVESTRI!
School of the Arts will spotlight hit songs from one of Hollywood's most iconic movie score composers, Alan Silvestri on
Friday, Feb. 20. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are available at
http://walnuthigharts.com.
SAT Practice Exam - Save the date & your spot now!
Class of 2023 is conducting a
Mock SAT test issued by the Revolution Prep Academy as a fundraiser this year. The registration link is provided below and the SAT Exam will be held on
March 14.
Students will receive immediate results and feedback when the exam concludes.
If you have any questions please email ddelacruz-wilds@wvusd.k12.ca.us
Dual Enrollment Student Meeting - Feb 19th
Students have the opportunity to receive college credits and high school credits at the same time! We are offering American Sign Language, Culinary Arts, and Fire Technology. If your child is interested, please have them attend an informational meeting on February 19. More info below!
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!
If you are interested in playing in the annual Powder Buff game, please stop by the ASB room to sign up. Juniors vs Seniors Boys Volleyball game!
Sign up for our CISCO Networking Academy!
In the 2019-2020 school year, Walnut High School introduced the Cisco Networking Academy. The 2.5 year program requires no previous computer knowledge and provides students with foundations in Information Technology and Networking, as well as opportunities for highly sought after industry certifications. CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFO!
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.
CSF Applications Deadline February 21
Attention all students interested in joining CSF. Please see Ms. Dibell during lunch or tutorial if you have any questions. Applications are due February 21 by 3:00 pm. Click the link below for the application.
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.
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 APPLICATIONS DUE FEB. 20
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!
MT. SAC PRIORITY REGISTRATION
Seniors who will take advantage of the Mt. SAC Connect 4 Program which gives them priority registration in the fall
EIGHTH ANNUAL LIVE 4 MTM SCHOLARSHIP
Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 15, 2020.
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
Walnut/Diamond Bar Rotary Speech Contest February 18
Each contestant will receive a prize along with breakfast for them and two guests!
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)
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS - SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 18
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 19
THURSDAY- FEBRUARY 20
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 21
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 22
- Varsity Baseball vs TBA- South Hills Tournament (TBA) Athletics
- Varsity Girls' Basketball vs TBA- CIF Semi Finals (TBA) Athletics
- All Levels Boys'/Girls' Track & Field @ Covina Invitational 9 AM (TBA) Athletics
- Varsity Girls' Wrestling vs TBA- CIF Championship Finals 10 AM (TBA) Athletics
- Varsity Wrestling vs TBA- So Cal Masters Meet 10 AM (TBA) Athletics
- JV Baseball vs La Salle @ South Hills Tournament ***Home 1 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
