The Friday Forecast
The Week of October 7-11, 2019
Walnut Students Empowering future Mustangs!
Every other Wednesday a group of Walnut students head over to Suzanne to help inspire & build future leaders. This student led club was started 3 years ago and has helped our Suzanne students transition to Walnut High School as well as build capacity with our future Mustangs. Thank you L.I.F.T. for going above and beyond!
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY -OCTOBER 7
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Mochi Ice Cream Mondays - In front of ASB
- Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
- Student Tutoring in the library M/T/TH 3 PM – 4:30 PM
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 8
- *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Cal State Application Information Workshop H5 during tutorial and 6th period
- Club Meeting: ECGA @ MPR during lunch
- College Visit: Pepperdine University- Career Center - Lunch
- Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
- AP Exam Registration Information Mandatory Student Meeting - 10th & 11th ONLY during tutorial- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (PAC)
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 9
- *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 7:50 am-2:00 pm (Early Out Dismissal)
- Club Fundraiser: Armed Forces Assistance Nacho/Nac-cheetos sale after school @ ASB
- Club Meeting: Key Club Meeting – Gym - Lunch
- College Visit: Mariner- Career Center - Lunch
- College Visit: University of the Pacific- Career Center - Lunch
- Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
- Student Think Tank Meeting - H5 - Lunch
- Class of 2022 Selling Boba on Wednesday after school outside ASB 2 PM – 2:30 PM (ASB)
- Club Meeting: Robotics Club Practice in the MPR 3 PM – 6 PM
- Parent Think Tank - H5 - 6:30pm
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 10
- *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Club Event: Best Buddies Meetings – MPR - Lunch
- College Visit: North Western University- Career Center - Lunch
- Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
- Seniors: Cal State Application Workshop during Tutorial (H5)
- AP Exam Registration Informational Mandatory Meeting -12th grade ONLY during tutorial 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (PAC)
- Club Event: Robotics Selling Snacks after - Takis and Sour Patch 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM Events
- Juniors and Seniors: FAFSA NIGHT - PAC- 6:30pm
- ASVAB Testing: @ MPR 3 PM – 6 PM
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 11
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- College Visit: Dartmouth University- Career Center - Lunch
- Fundraiser: FBLA Dessert at Yogurtland 2pm-8pm
- Club Meeting: Robotics Club Practice in the MPR 3 PM – 6 PM
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 12
- Fieldtrip: HOSA Regional Leadership Conference - Rio Hondo College
- Club Event: Robotics Club Walnut Family Festival @ Suzanne Park 8 AM – 11 AM (625 Suzanne Rd, Walnut CA)
- 43rd Annual Walnut Family Festival & Parade – Suzanne Park 9 AM
- Field Trip - WHS Marching Band - Colony High School Marching Band Competition 3 PM – 11 PM (Colony High School 3850 East Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA 91761)
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
ASB Holds Homecoming Assembly!
Today, Walnut High School held an assembly to introduce our homecoming court as well as performances by our dance team and some of our choir students. We had a group of breakdancers from LA come out as well to perform in front of our kids.
Join us tonight for our Homecoming Game.
We have some great events lined up:
4:30 - 6:30pm: Homecoming Tailgate - The Taste put on by Walnut High Community Club
7:00pm - Homecoming Game with Halftime show!
Saturday - Homecoming Dance!
HOMECOMING DANCE TOMORROW!
The Homecoming Dance will be held at Walnut High School tomorrow. The doors will open at 6 pm and ends at 10 pm. Please make sure your child is picked up in a timely manner or has transportation when the dance ends. Thank you and we are looking forward to a great homecoming dance!
Mandatory AP Student Meeting - Oct 8 & 10
JUNIORS & SENIORS - FINANCIAL AID NIGHT - OCT 10
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.
ASVAB- CAREER EXPLORATION TESTING - OCT 10
Walnut High School is offering the ASVAB-Career Exploration Program to sophomores, juniors, and seniors on Thursday, 10/10/2019 at 3:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room. Registration is open to 120 students.
Please CLICK HERE at register no later than 10/8/2019!
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!
CLASS OF 2020 & 2021: LEARN MORE ABOUT BOSTON UNIVERSITY
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.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY!
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 7
- Varsity Girls' Golf vs TBA @ Walnut Lady Mustang Tournament ***Home 8 AM (California Country Club)
- Girls' Basketball Tryouts 5:30 PM – 7 PM (TBA)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
- Varsity Girls' Golf vs West Covina (TBA)
- All Levels Volleyball vs South Hills @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Gym 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV Girls' Tennis vs Charter Oak @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- Varsity Girls' Tennis vs Charter Oak @ Charter Oak High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Charter Oak High School 1430 E Covina Blvd, Covina, CA 91724)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
- Freshman Football vs South Hills @ South Hills High School ***Away 3:15 PM (South Hills High School 645 Barranca St, West Covina, CA 91791)
- Varsity/ JV Boys' Water Polo vs Charter Oak @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Pool 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- All Levels Boys'/Girls' Cross Country vs TBA @ Bonelli Park 3:30 PM (Bonelli Park)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
- Varsity Girls' Golf vs West Covina @ TBA ***Home (TBA)
- Football Pre Game Dinner in the MPR 2 PM – 4 PM
- All Levels Volleyball vs Los Altos @ Los Altos High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Los Altos High School 15325 Los Robles Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745)
- Varsity Girls' Tennis vs Diamond Ranch @ Diamond Ranch High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Diamond Ranch High School 100 Diamond Ranch Rd, Pomona, CA 91766)
- Varsity Football vs South Hills @ South Hills High School ***Away 7 PM (South Hills High School 645 Barranca St, West Covina, CA 91791)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
- All Levels Volleyball vs Whittier Christian @ Whittier Christian High School ***Away (Whittier Christian High School 501 N Beach Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631)
- JV Boys' Water Polo vs Burbank @ Chino Hills Tournament ***Away 3 PM (Walnut High School- Pool 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
- All Levels Boys & Girls' Cross Country vs TBA @ Don Knabe Regional Park ***Away (Don Knabb Regional Park 19700 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703) Athletics
- JV Boys' Water Polo vs TBA @ Chino Hills Tournament ***Away
