The Friday Forecast
The Week of October 14-18, 2019
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS STUDENT THINK TANK
Every month we hold a Student Think Tank to create & implement goals at Walnut High School through student input. Students get to eat lunch together and discuss various topics. This week our students spoke about Mental Health resources & how we can better support our Mustangs. Student voice plays a huge role on our campus. Thank you to our students who participated and continue to provide valuable feedback in making Walnut High School a great educational experience.
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY -OCTOBER 14
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 15
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 16
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 17
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 18
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 19
- 2019 PSAT/NMSQT @ Walnut High School - 7:30 AM – 12 PM
- Club Meeting: Robotics Club Practice in the MPR- 10 AM – 3 PM
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
THE GREAT SHAKE OUT DRILL - OCTOBER 17
WHS will be conducting the International Great Shakeout Drill Thursday, October 17 from 10:25am-11:20am.
Campus will be closed during this time. There will be no student check outs during this time. Our campus wants to be a prepared as possible in case of an emergency!
3 Mustangs Selected to SCVA Honor Choir
Congratulations to Daniel Munoz, Pauline Crelencia, and Anastasia Thompson! They have been selected for this year’s Southern California Vocal Association Honor Choir.
Work Experience Students Landing Jobs!
Congratulations to one of our work experience students, Israel!! After one month of work experience at his Marketing, Sales, and Service training site, he was offered a position as a Sales Associate at Zumiez. A positive, grateful attitude goes a long way!
WHCC Holds The Taste!
Last week, the Walnut High Community Club held, “The Taste” Homecoming Tailgate. It was a fun and delicious way for WHCC to introduce themselves to the Walnut High Community. Big thank you to everyone that helped make it possible and to those that came and joined in on the food and fun! We hope to continue to bring people together and raise funds to support the needs of our WHS student, teachers and staff. Join the Walnut High Community Club at their next meeting on Monday, October 14 @ 6:30 pm in the MPR.
Homecoming King and Queen Crowned
A BIG congratulations to our Homecoming King and Queen, Matthew Mayo and Chrizelle Tungpalan!! We hope you all enjoyed the dance last week!
FRONT OFFICE STAFF COLLABORATES FOR SUCCESS!
The front office staff will meet during collaboration Wednesday, October 16, from 2:00-3:30 pm. The front office will be closed during this time.
SENIORS - Mt. SAC CASH FOR COLLEGE - OCT 12
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - A P EXAM PAYMENT INFORMATION - Oct 21 - Oct 25
Parents of Exceptional People Intro Meeting!
Join us on October 24 at 5 pm in the library for our inaugural meeting. The Parents of Exceptional People (P.E.P. Squad) is a collaborative environment where parents can share resources, work together, and not feel alone when going through the IEP process. This is an opportunity to network, work together, and make the best high school experience for your child.
WVUSD TEDDY BEAR TEA - OCT. 26
Proceeds from this wonderful tea party and fundraiser support classroom mini-grants in Walnut Valley! Tickets are available at: https://bit.ly/2MrUX9F.
The School of Arts presents, Almost, Maine
The School of the Arts presents Almost, Maine by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine.
Wednesday October 30, 7:00 pm
Friday, November 1, 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 2, 7:00 pm
Special Sensory Sensitive Production offered Sat. Nov. 2nd, 2:00 pm
Presale tickets are $12 adult/ $8 student
At the door, tickets are $15 adult/ $11 students
Purchase presale tickets at https://www.walnuthigharts.com/buy-tickets
*Tickets for the Sensory Friendly performance are general admission at the door.
ACADEMIC TUTORIAL EXPECTATIONS
We wanted to send a reminder to our parents regarding Academic Tutorial expectations. We've been having a lot of students roaming around during this time. Our tutorial period is an excellent opportunity for our students to receive intervention and extra support with their academic assignments from the teachers on their academic schedule. As a reminder, below are the expectations for academic tutorial this school year.
BOYS BASKETBALL LOOKING FOR A VIDEO AND STAT MANAGER!
Boys Basketball is looking for a student manager who would like to be a video manager and/or stat manager.
Video Manager duties include filming games, uploading games for team to watch, helping out with technical support for program.
Stat Manager Duties include gameday stats, analytics, scouting, and helping coaching staff with reports on team productivity.
Please reach out to Coach Kouzam if you are interested.
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.
LA COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMARK CONTEST
Walnut Library Annual Bookmark Contest! Students can get the entry form at their local county library or download it from the LA County Library website. Please drop off completed entry form at your local county library or mail it in.
Senior Tributes
Congratulate your graduate with a Senior Tribute. Senior Tributes are personalized pages in the yearbook that include pictures, messages and videos. Pre-orders are available now at https://forms.gle/rTFKMK2k3Ei1CQTC9.
Pricing:
1/4 page: $200
1/2 page: $300
Full page: $450
2 Full pages: $800
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
The school office staff works hard to provide the best quality service to students, parents and the community.
The front office is open from 7:00 am -3:30 pm Monday-Friday.
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.
CLASS OF 2020:
Limited seating left for CSU Application workshop and UC PIQs/College Essay workshop, see your GLC if interested!
FREE SAT/ACT MATH PREP WORKSHOP
Upcoming SAT Dates
Upcoming SAT Dates, sign up on Collegeboard.org - Saturday, November 2nd Register by: October 3rd
- Saturday, December 7th Register by: November 8th
All grade levels welcomed! Space is limited. The deadline to enroll is 10/27 and test is 11/9. Please see GLC Mrs. Schultz for more information.
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
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:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
- Varsity Girls' Golf vs TBA - League Prelims ***Away (Diamond Bar Golf Course 22751 Golden Springs Dr, Diamond Bar, CA 91765)
- Varsity Girls' Golf vs TBA @ Mountain Meadows Golf Course ***Away (Mountain Meadows Golf Course 1875 Fairplex Dr, Pomona, CA 91768)
- JV Girls' Golf vs TBA @ Walnut JV Tournament (California Country Club) ***Home 8 AM (California Country Club 1509 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601)
- Softball Informational Meeting 12 PM (at lunch by baseball steps by the locker room)
- All Levels Boys' Water Polo vs Segerstrom @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Pool 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
- Wresting Tryouts for non- fall athletes 3 PM – 4:30 PM
- All Levels Boys' Water Polo vs Webb @ Webb High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Webb High School)
- All Levels Volleyball vs West Covina @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Gym 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV Girls' Tennis vs South Hills @ South Hills High School ***Away 3:15 PM (South Hills High School) Varsity Girls' Tennis vs South Hills @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Tennis Courts 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
- Varsity Girls' Golf vs Arcadia @ TBA ***Home 2:30 PM
- Wresting Tryouts for non- fall athletes 3 PM – 4:30 PM
- Freshman Football vs Los Altos @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
- Varsity Girls' Golf vs TBA @ League Finals (California Country Club 1509 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601)
- Football Pre Game Dinner in the MPR 2 PM – 4 PM Wresting Tryouts for non- fall athletes 3 PM – 4:30 PM
- All Levels Boys' Water Polo vs Costa Mesa @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Pool 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut Ca, 91789)
- All Levels Girls' Volleyball vs Charter Oak @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Gym 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- Varsity Girls' Tennis vs Los Altos @ Los Altos High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Los Altos High School 15325 Los Robles Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745)
- Varsity Football vs Los Altos High School @ Walnut High School ***Home 7 PM (Walnut High School- Ken Gunn Stadium 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
