The Friday Forecast
The Week of November 18-22, 2019
BE KIND! KINDNESS WEEK - DRESS UP AND CELEBRATE YOUR KINDNESS
Next week will be Kindness Week at Walnut High School. As we hit the home stretch of the semester, we want to take a moment to recognize kindness, connection, empathy, and coming together as a family.
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY -NOVEMBER 18
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 19
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 20
- *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
- Fundraiser: Culinary Club selling Porto's after school - Cafeteria -Club
- Meeting: Key Club Meeting - MPR - Lunch
- Fieldtrip: Choir to Suzanne - Period 2
- Staff Meeting: Collaboration - MPR - 2:05pm
- Regular Board Meeting - District Education Center 7 PM (District Education Center)
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 21
- *Periods 1, 2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Club Meeting: Best Buddies - MPR - Lunch
- Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
- Senior GLC Cal State Application Workshop- H5 - 10:00am
- WHS Choir - Field Trip - High School Honor Choir - University of Redlands 7 AM – 9:30 PM (University of Redlands 1200 East Colton Avenue, Redlands) Events Performing Arts
- Club Event: Robotics Selling Snacks after - Takis and Sour Patch 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM Events
- Winter Dance Production 7 PM – 9 PM (PAC
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 22
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Fundraiser: Best Buddies - Krispy Kreme Donuts Sales - Library and F gate
- WHS Choir - Field Trip - High School Honor Choir - University of Redlands 7 AM – 9:30 PM (University of Redlands 1200 East Colton Avenue, Redlands)
- Winter Dance Production 7 PM – 9 PM (PAC)
SATURDAY -NOVEMBER 23
- Club Event: Field Trip - Robotics Club - Tewinkle Middle School 7 AM – 3 PM (Tewinkle Middle School, 3224 California, CA 92626) Events
- WHS Choir - Field Trip - High School Honor Choir - University of Redlands 7 AM – 9:30 PM (University of Redlands 1200 East Colton Avenue, Redlands) Events Performing Arts
- Event: Marching Band Field Show Competition at TBA 3 PM – 11 PM
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
Choir Student, Daniel Munoz, selected to Honor Choir
Congratulations to Daniel Munoz. He was selected for Western Division ACDA Honor Choir. This is a huge honor and represents the best choral singers in five states! He will perform a concert in the world-famous Tabernacle in Salt Lake City!
Walnut HOSA (future Health Professionals) collaborates with South Pointe!
This week, Walnut HOSA collaborated with South Pointe Middle School’s JUMP (Junior Up & Coming Medical Professionals) Division. Over 25 students participated after school to learn about proper hygiene to prevent the spread of illnesses. Thank you Mrs. Sebastian and Mrs. Yamashiro.
SENIORS: CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION
Seniors: Cap and Gown distribution will be Monday, November 18 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the MPR. Cost is $33 for the cap, gown, and tassel. Make checks out to Herff Jones Co.. You can also purchase rings and other items. See the attachments below.
Winter Wishes Dance Concert - Nov, 21-22
The annual “Winter Wishes” Dance Concert is next Thursday-Friday, November 21-22nd, at 7pm in PAC. Please come and support the Dance Department while you enjoy some beautiful choreography and Holiday wishes!
Seniors: Purchase Extra Graduation Tickets
Seniors: If you would like to purchase extra graduation tickets you may buy up to 3 additional tickets on November 18. The cost is $14 per ticket. Make checks payable to Walnut High School.
Parents of Exceptional People Meeting
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 6p-7p in the library will be our 2nd P.E.P. meeting. Intervention counselor, Jen Peiten, has graciously accepted our invitation to be our first guest speaker.
GOT BREAKFAST? - CHOIR'S ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST - SAT. Nov. 16
Speech Trek Contest sponsored by the America Association of University Women
ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION ASSESSMENT - SECOND TEST DATE ADDED!
ORDER MORE SCHOOL PICTURES - South Coast Photographic
Did you forget to order your son’s or daughter’s school photos this year, or would you like to order more?
It’s not too late!
This year their photos are available for viewing & ordering online.
Send out photos for the holidays to show your relatives how your child has grown!
Orders received by December 9th will be shipped by December 16th
Just follow these simple steps:
- Go to: www.southcoastphotographic.com
- Click on K-11 Fall Photos icon
- On the upper left side of screen click search for photos
- Type in the student’s school ID number (in some cases it will be permanent ID#)
- The student’s image will appear click on the image and begin to create an account.
- Select the package
- ENJOY!!!!
- Also click on our Sports/Campus Life page to view photos taken throughout the year
South Coast Photographic
(714) 630-8584 ext. 103
Tardy Sweep
Our GLCs will be conducting random Tardy Sweeps starting this month to stress the importance of being on time. A tardy sweep will happen anytime during the day or before school. If a student is caught in a tardy sweep, they will be assigned a detention. Please remind students of the importance of being punctual and in class, on time, and prepared.
LobbyGuard check-in has officially started!
To continue keeping the safety of our students a top priority, Walnut Valley Unified School District imoplemented a new visitor management system beginning November 1.
“Our goal is to continue to provide a welcoming and warm environment for our parents, teachers, students, and staff while simultaneously communicating a culture of safety and security to the community,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor
Visitors will continue to be required to present identification to office staff.
Accepted forms of identification include:
- State issued driver’s license or identification card,
- Matricular Consular card,
- Military ID (active duty or retired)
- Permanent resident card.
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.
MT. SAC PRIORITY REGISTRATION
Seniors who will take advantage of the Mt. SAC Connect 4 program which gives them priority registration in the fall
CLASS OF 2020:
Limited seating left for CSU Application workshop and UC PIQs/College Essay workshop, see your GLC if interested!
MUSTANG CAREER CENTER - NOVEMBER COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS
FREE HIGH SCHOOL AND SCIENCE TUTORING AT MT. SAC CAMPUS
Upcoming SAT Dates
Upcoming SAT Dates, sign up on Collegeboard.org - Saturday, December 7th Register by: November 8th
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
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.
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 -NOVEMBER 18
- Baseball Tryouts 3 PM – 4:30 PM (Baseball Field)
- Varsity/ JV Girls' Water Polo vs Ayala @ Ruben Ayala High School ***Away 3:30 PM (Ruben Ayala High School 14255 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 19
- Varsity Girls' Golf vs TBA- State Finals @ Pebble Beach (Pebble Beach)
- Baseball Tryouts 3 PM – 4:30 PM (Baseball Field)
- JV Girls' Basketball vs Duarte @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Gym 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut CA 91789) Athletics
- JV Girls' Soccer vs Bonita @ Bonita High School *** Away 3:15 PM (Bonita High School 3102 D St, La Verne, CA 91750) Athletics
- Varsity Girls' Soccer vs Bonita @ Bonita High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Bonita High School 3102 D St, La Verne, CA 91750) Athletics
- Varsity Girls' Basketball vs Duarte @ Walnut High School ***Home 4:45 PM (Walnut High School- Gym 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789) Athletics
- Wrestling "Spaghetti Night" Fundraiser 5 PM – 9 PM (Walnut High School- MPR 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 20
- Varsity / JV Girls' Water Polo vs Wilson @ Wilson High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Glen A. Wilson High School 16455 Wedgeworth Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745) Athletics
- Varsity/ JV Boys' Soccer vs Workman @ Workman High School ***Away 3:15 PM
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 21
- JV Girls' Soccer vs Montclair @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Soccer Field 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789) Athletics
- Varsity Girls' Soccer vs Montclair @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School- Soccer Field 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 22
- JV & Varsity Girls' Wrestling vs TBA- Battle of the Heights Tournament @ Rowland High School ***Away 12 PM (Rowland High School 2000 S Otterbein Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748) Athletics
- JV & Varsity Boys' Soccer vs Covina @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
SATURDAY -NOVEMBER 23
- Varsity Boys' Basketball vs TBA- John Basco Showcase ***Away
- Varsity Boys' and Girls' Cross Country vs TBA- CIF Finals ***Away 8 AM
- JV Wrestling vs TBA- Battle of the Bridge Tornament @ La Puente High School ***Away 9:30 AM (La Puente High School 15615 Nelson Ave E, La Puente, CA 91744) Athletics
- Varsity Wrestling vs TBA- Costa Mesa Classic Tournament @ Costa Mesa High School ***Away 9:30 AM (Costa Mesa High School 2650 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 ) Athletics
- JV & Varsity Girls' Wrestling vs TBA- Battle of the Bridge @ La Puente High School ***Away 10 AM (La Puente High School 15615 Nelson Ave E, La Puente, CA 91744)
