The Friday Forecast
The Week of December 2-6, 2019
Winter Wishes Dance Concert Tonight at 7 pm
DON'T MISS IT! This is your last chance to view tonight's wonderful annual “Winter Wishes” Dance Concert Tonight at 7pm in PAC. Please come and support the Dance Department while you enjoy some beautiful choreography and Holiday wishes!
Presale Tickets (online):
STUDENT: $12 ADULT: $14
Tickets @ the Door:
STUDENT: $15 ADULT: $17
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
NOVEMBER 25-29
- *THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BREAK - NO SCHOOL
MONDAY -DECEMBER 2
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 3
- *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Parents of Exceptional People (PEP Squad) Meeting - 6pm- Library
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4
- *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 7:50 am-2:00 pm (Early Out Dismissal)
- Lockdown Drill Level One -11:45 am
- Club Fundraiser: Armed Forces Assistance Nacho/Nac-cheetos sale after school @ ASB
- Staff Walnut Wednesday: Wear Walnut Gear
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 5
- *Periods 1- 2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Recycling Can/Bottles B8
- Club Event: Robotics Selling Snacks after - Takis and Sour Patch 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 6
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
- Fundraiser: Best Buddies - Krispy Kreme Donuts Sale - Library and F gate
- Choir Concert @ PAC 7 PM (PAC)
SATURDAY -DECEMBER 7
- Dance Team Competition @ Esperanza HS
- Cheer Competition – Gym 4 PM – 6 PM Events
- Choir Concert @ PAC 7 PM (PAC)
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK! WHS WILL MISS YOU!
Former Principal and Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Jordan, is the new Superintendent of the Charter Oak Unified School District! Dr. Jeff Jordan bleeds blue and gold. He is a product of the community, and words cannot describe the impact he has made on our campus as a Student, Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director, GLC, Dean, Principal, and everything in between. It hurts us to see him go, but so happy to see him in his new role as Superintendent!
Education Students Invest in our Vejar Kids!
Every Thursday, CTE Careers in Education pathway students visit their little buddies at Vejar Elementary. This wonderful partnership has given Dr. Lopez’s ECE students the passion to pursue a career in education and human development.
SAVE THE DATE! WHS OPEN HOUSE - JAN. 16 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Come check out our amazing academic programs in the Gym
- There will be demonstrations in classrooms
- Performing Arts Performances in the PAC
- Passport Stamps for Prizes
- Walnut High Community Club will be selling food!
- More Info To Come!
Mr. Yamashiro Honored at Board Meeting this Week
The Board recognized our technology teacher Mike Yamashiro with WVUSD Partner in Education Award for the generous gift of a handcrafted American flag that was made for Veterans Day. This flag will now hang in the district office.
Parents of Exceptional People Meeting - 12/3
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 6pm-7pm 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.
Walnut Choir December Concert - Dec. 6- 7
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.
IMPORTANT TESTING DATES:
- ELPAC (EL STUDENTS) - February 3-7
- SBAC PRACTICE - March 10 & 12
- SBAC (11TH grade) - March 17, 19, 24 & 26
- CAST (11TH Grade) - March 31
- INTERIM ASSESSMENTS FOR 9TH & 10TH GRADE EL STUDENTS - March 16
- AP/IB EXAMS - May 4- May 22
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!
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.
Cal Poly Pomona, College of Engineering Femineer Day Camp
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 25
- Varsity Girls' Tennis vs TBA- CIF Individual Sectional @ TBA ***Away
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 30
- Varsity Boys' and Girls' Cross Country vs TBA- CIF SS State Finals ***Away
MONDAY -DECEMBER 2
- Varsity Boys' Basketball vs TBA- Sierra Vista Tournament (Sierra Vista High School 3600 Frazier St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706)
- Varsity Girls' Basketball vs TBA- Bonita Tournament (Bonita High School 3102 D St, La Verne, CA 91750)
- JV Girls' Basketball vs Rancho Cucamonga @ Ayala Tournament 3 PM (Ayala High School 14255 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709)
- Freshman and JV Boys' Basketball vs Colony @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV and Varsity Boys' Soccer vs El Monte @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV and Varsity Girls' Soccer vs Rowland @ Rowland High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Rowland High School 2000 S Otterbein Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748)
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 3
- JV Girls' Basketball vs TBA- Ayala Tournament (Ayala High School 14255 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709)
- Varsity Boys' Basketball vs TBA- Sierra Vista Tournament (Sierra Vista High School 3600 Frazier St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706)
- Varsity Girls' Basketball vs TBA- Bonita Tournament (Bonita High School 3102 D St, La Verne, CA 91750)
- Varsity Girls' Tennis vs TBA- CIF Individual Champions
- JV and Varsity Girls' Water Polo vs Upland @ Upland High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Upland High School 565 W 11th St, Upland, CA 91786)
- JV & Varsity Wrestling vs Diamond Bar @ Walnut High School ***Home 5:30 PM (Walnut High School- Gym 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- Varsity Girls' Wrestling vs Diamond Bar @ Walnut High School ***Home 5:30 PM (Walnut High School- Gym 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4
- JV Girls Basketball vs TBA- Ayala Tournament (Ayala High School 14255 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709)
- Varsity Boys' Basketball vs TBA- Sierra Vista Tournament (Sierra Vista High School 3600 Frazier St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706)
- Varsity Girls' Basketball vs TBA- Bonita Tournament (Bonita High School 3102 D St, La Verne, CA 91750)
- Varsity Girls' Tennis vs TBA- CIF Individual Champions
- Varsity and JV Boys' Soccer vs Diamond Bar @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 5
- Freshman Football Banquet
- Varsity Boys' Basketball vs TBA- Sierra Vista Tournament (Sierra Vista High School 3600 Frazier St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706)
- Varsity Girls' Tennis vs TBA- CIF Individual Champions
- JV and Varsity Girls' Water Polo vs Bonita @ Bonita High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Bonita High School 3102 D St, La Verne, CA 91750)
- Varsity/ JV Boys' Soccer vs Workman @ Workman High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Workman High School
- Cross Country Banquet 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Diamond Bar Golf Course 22751 Golden Springs Dr, Diamond Bar, CA 91765)
- Varsity Girls' Wrestling vs Paloma Valley @ Walnut High School ***Home 6:30 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
SATURDAY -DECEMBER 7
- Dance Team Competition @ Esperanza HS
- WHS Cheer Competition (Walnut High School- Gym 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
