The Friday Forecast
The Week of March 9- 13, 2020
WELCOMING PARENTS TO OUR ANNUAL Parent Info Night
Thank you to all our parents who came out to our Parent Info Night on Wednesday , March 4th. Thank you to our GLCs for encouraging academic achievement strategies, helpful tips on how to manage emotions and interpersonal skills, and plan for college and careers. We want to personally welcome our Class of 2024 parents who joined us. Welcome to the Mustang Family!
We encourage everyone to take a moment to review the PowerPoint presented. Please click on the appropriate grade level of your student.
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY -MARCH 9
TUESDAY - MARCH 10
*Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
SBAC Testing Day - English Computer Portion
Club Event: ECGA Meeting in MPR @ Lunch
- Mt Sac Workshop 3 in PAC 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM (PAC)
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 11
THURSDAY - MARCH 12
FRIDAY - MARCH 13
SATURDAY- MARCH 14
- Class of 2023 is conducting a Mock SAT test
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
State Testing Starts Next Week!
Our Class of 2021 will take part in the SBAC test over the course of the next three weeks. Below is a Did You Know? graphic regarding the test. Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep, eats a nutritious breakfast, and does their best to represent Walnut High School!
11th Grade SBAC Testing Schedule Week 1 - REGULAR SCHEDULE ALL WEEK
We had a practice test run for our JUNIORS this week. Thank you to our English teachers who helped post the student color & location assignments.
Parents: Please be sure your student arrives at school on time, fed and well rested. On test day, get your teen up early enough to allow them time to properly wake up before they have to start the test. Happy Testing Season!
DREAM SPACE DANCE tomorrow!
The Sadie's Hawkins Dance will be held in our gym tomorrow, 3/7. The doors will open at 6 pm and end 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 dance!
SAT Practice Exam - MARCH 14
This Saturday, Class of 2023 is conducting a
Mock SAT test issued by the Revolution Prep Academy.
Students will receive immediate results and feedback when the exam concludes.
If you have any questions please email ddelacruz-wilds@wvusd.k12.ca.us
Good Luck to all who signed up!
TIME TO SPRING FORWARD
On March 8, 2020, the time will change very early in the morning, 2:00 am to be exact. This is a friendly reminder to everybody so don’t forget to change the times on your clock.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD AND JOIN CHOIR!
CLARK KENT AND PETER PARKER WERE BOTH JOURNALISTS. COINCIDENCE? WE THINK NOT! JOIN PUBS TODAY!
Publications applications are available! Swing by D1 for or ask any Publications staff member for more information!
Coronavirus Info Video
As we continue to monitor the updates regarding the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the LA County Department of Health, we know that educating our students on healthy, preventative actions is key to maintaining a healthy environment.
Please see the video from our District Nurse on Healthy Reminders to prevent the spread of germs.
FEBRUARY GLC STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Each one of our GLCs recognizes one student who they believe represent the Walnut Way and make a positive impact on campus.
Please congratulate the following students for being selected in the month of FEBRUARY!
National Breakfast Week
Shout out to
NUTRITION SERVICES for providing our students one free breakfast this past Thursday. Over 850+ breakfast goodies sold!
The wonderful service and delicious food made our students day!
Dance Team Crowned as National Champs
Congrats to our Walnut High School Dance Team! They were crowned National Champions in Large Kick, Large Prop, and Large Jazz.
They earned the highest-scoring kick out of the entire competition, an encore performance for kick, and a choreography award for kick!
They placed 3rd in small lyrical and 4th in small contemporary!
CONGRATS to our Publications Team!
Congratulations to
WHS Publications who competed at ELAJEA regional write-off competitions Saturday, Feb. 29th.
Numerous individual and team placings earned us 5th place in Novice News Sweepstakes, 1st place in Newspaper Sweepstakes, and 3rd place in overall Super Sweepstakes!
Senior, Cynthia Esquivel becomes a 2020 State Medalist
Congratulations to Girls Wrestling Athlete and Class of 2020 Cynthia Esquivel for her accomplishment. Also, huge shout out to our WHS Wrestling Coaches!
BEST BUDDIES TALENT SHOW
WHS Best Buddies had their annual talent show last Friday. Thank you to our Best Buddies club, and our SPED teachers for creating a memorable night for some of our Mustang students!
IMPORTANT TESTING DATES:
- 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
Walnut High Schools Offers Dual Enrollment!
Looking to satisfy HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE graduation requirements for FREE???
The Dual Enrollment Program between Walnut High School and Mt. SAC will give you that opportunity. This wonderful partnership provides students the chance to experience career technical skills to meet real-world expectations.
Please note that seats are VERY LIMITED, and courses are not guaranteed. Classes are taught by Mt. SAC professors, not WHS teachers. You will be required to meet WHS AND Mt. SAC expectations and standards.
After completing this survey, your information will be shared with your GLC. Please remember to express your interest during your pre-registration date in March.
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!
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
Cal Poly Pomona, College of Engineering Femineer Day Camp
Scholarship Opportunities
The Nancy McMullen Memorial Scholarship
These Scholarships are presented by Ray McMullen and Dedicated to Learning Inc. (D2L). D2L is a nonprofit corporation that provides summer school for the middle and high school students of this area.
The corporation is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that create extraordinary opportunities for students and educators around the world. All profits beyond the D2L operational costs are given to schools and school districts as well as to students. One of these scholarships will be presented to a student at Diamond Bar High School and another at Walnut High School.
Nancy McMullen, was an extraordinary elementary school teacher who went to UCLA as an art major and a biological science minor. She later taught for 30 years in the Covina School District. In addition to her teaching and work with kids, she maintained her passion for art and was a water color painter.
- These $1,000 scholarships are given annually in her memory and are intended to help young people pursue a career in a field of the visual arts.
- Applications will be reviewed by a committee of educators and artists.
- The deadline for the application materials and the supporting piece of art is Friday, April 24.
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
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 - MARCH 9
TUESDAY - MARCH 10
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 11
THURSDAY- MARCH 12
FRIDAY - MARCH 13
SATURDAY - MARCH 14
- Dance Team State Championships @ TBA
- Invitational Track Meet @ Ken Gunn Stadium
- Varsity Boys' Track & Field vs TBA - 9th Annual Jim Polite Inv ***Home 7 AM
- JV/Varsity Boys' and Girls' Swimming vs TBA - MTSAC Winterfest Inv. ***Away 8 AM (Mt Sac College)
- Frosh/Soph Boys' Track & Field vs TBA - 9th Annual Jim Polite Inv. ***Home 9 AM
- Varsity Girls' Track & Field vs TBA - 9th Annual Jim Polite Inv. ***Home 9 AM
- JV Softball vs Bishop Amat ***Away 10 AM
- JV Softball vs Bishop Amat ***Away 12 PM (14301 Fairgrove Ave, La Puente, CA 91746)
- Girls Water Polo Banquet 5 PM – 10 PM (Walnut Senior Center 21215 La Puente Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)
