The Friday Forecast
THE WEEK Of December 5-December 9, 2022
HISTORY MADE! 2022 CIF Southern Section Football Champions
For the first time in Walnut High School history, the Walnut Football team are CIF champs!!
54 years in the making. We are so proud of our students, coaches, and our community!! History was made!
On Thursday, we held a Parade of Champions for our boys and fed them lunch to honor their historic win last Friday Night. (see video below)
The journey continues, as they will now play in the CIF State Regional Championship on Saturday Night.
IMPORTANT EVENTS December 5-December 9, 2022
MONDAY - DECEMBER 5
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 6
- *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
- Senior Class Meeting & Panorama Photo in the Gym during Tutorial
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 7
- *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 8:30 am-2:40 pm
- Front Office Collaboration Meeting - Office Closed 2:45pm-4:00pm
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 8
- *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
- Band & Orchestra Holiday Concert in the PAC @ 7:00 pm
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 9
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
- Stang Street Food Fair During Lunch
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
CIF State Regional Championship on Saturday Night! COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR MUSTANGS!
Come support our CIF Champion Football team as they compete in the CIF State Regional Championship on Saturday at 6:00 pm. The game will be held at Walnut High School - Ken Gunn Stadium. The Journey Continues!!
Date: December 3, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Ken Gunn Stadium (Walnut HS)
General Admission: $12
Students: $8
Before entering the stadium, guests must pre-purchase tickets on GoFan (link below).
Your ASB card will NOT get you in for free.
Choir Winter Concert | December 2 & 3
Come and hear all FIVE of our Choirs as they sing some of your Traditional and Popular Holiday Favorites! Join us in the PAC on December 2 & 3 at 7:00 pm.
November GLC Students of the Month
At the end of the month, each GLC selects a student who they believe represents the Walnut Way and positively impacts our campus. Please congratulate the following students on being selected this month.
“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” CONCERT
Join us on Thursday, December 8, in the PAC for our Home for the Holidays Winter Concert featuring Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Bands!
Holiday Grams
☃️Holiday Grams ☃️HOSA is selling Candy Sleighs! Please let us know if you have allergies to peanuts.
Girls in Future Technologies Event | December 14
ALL Walnut High School Female students are invited to the Girls in Future Technologies event on December 14 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the MPR. There will be 10 speakers from various STEM professions. Each participant will receive a swag bag and have a chance to win raffle prizes that includes a Nintendo Switch!
Register below - Spaces are limited!
Autism Goes to College
On Thursday, December 8th, UCR is offering a screening of "Autism Goes to College."
This screening presentation will also include a panel discussion about college apps and transition to adulthood. Please check it out!
AAWU Writing Contest
The American Association of University Women is happy to announce that they are going to have their 7th annual speech contest. The topic is about voting rights. Great opportunity for high school students to develop communication skills. Last year the first place prize was $1500 and the local was $300 for first place. One of their first place winner is doing an internship at the Governor’s office. Looks good on applications and resumes. Judges are community members such as members of the City Council. Application Deadline: 12/15/22.
Educational Tours heading to Madrid, Barcelona and The Basque Country During Spring Break!
Educational travel gives students lifelong memories and helps them grow in countless ways. This includes gaining more confidence to developing a greater sense of empathy!
Mrs. O'Shields is taking students to Madrid, Barcelona & The Basque Country in the spring 2023. Explore the beautiful cities of Madrid, Segovia, Burgos, Bilboa, San Sebastian, Pamplona, and Barcelona!
If you are interested, please visit Mrs. O'Shields' classroom in G2.
*Walnut Valley Unified School District and Walnut High School are not affiliated with the Europe trip occurring on or around spring 2023.
Travel to France and Spain During Spring Break
Join Spanish Teacher Mrs. Lamb for a cultural , educational trip to France and Spain during Spring Break 2023. Our Tour will travel to Paris , France and visit the Louvre Museum, Versailles Palace, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. We will travel on the TGV train to Avignon, Provence and also take Fencing and Calligraphy classes. In Spain we will visit Barcelona, Madrid and Toledo , touring the Dali ,Prado and the El Greco Museums. We will also visit Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and take the AVE train to Madrid for a cooking class and finish with Toledo.
Please come by B-6 , Mrs. Lamb's room if interested. Our TOUR ID is Lamb-9817
Walnut Valley Unified School District and Walnut High School are not affiliated with the Europe trip occurring on or around Spring Break 2023.
Please click the link below to enroll:
https://www.educationaltravel.com/My-Account/My-Tours/TourCenter.aspx
Class of 2023 Parents and Seniors!
Dedicate a page in the yearbook to your 2023 graduate or senior friend group. You will start and complete your order all online at yearbookordercenter.com (school code:
2864).
Please be advised that when ordering at yearbookordercenter.com, you cannot reserve a spot or put a down payment. You must complete your tribute, finalize it and pay it in full in order to secure your tribute before they sell out or by January 31, whichever comes first. You may design your tribute, save your work and return to it later, but doing so does not save nor guarantee a spot. Pro tip: Gather the photos and prepare your message before starting your tribute so that you can complete it in less time.
Any questions? Contact Ms. Tan at stan@wvusd.org. Your graduate will cherish the memory of a senior tribute for years to come. Order yours before they sell out!
You can still buy a YEARBOOK!
Don't be left without a yearbook. It's not late to buy before we sell out. Price is now $100. Order online at yearbookordercenter.com ($5 processing will be added) or through the ASB office. Price goes up again on distribution day so save a little money and buy your book today!
Free After School Tutoring for ALL Algebra 2 Students!
Swing by Mr. Luu's classroom - E12 - for FREE Algebra 2 tutoring! He will be there on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and available to help our students study for tests, assist with homework problems, or help answer any questions!
CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY ON OUR MARQUEE!
BIRTHDAY MARQUEE is now available! If you have a student that has a birthday coming up, be sure to make a birthday dedication on the WHS marquee! All proceeds goes to support WHS students and staff so RESERVE YOURS TODAY!
Great idea for WHS staff, teachers and Alums too!
Dr. Jonathan's Seminar
Dr.Jonathan's free STEAM seminar series organized by AEC Foundation, a non-profit organization that has committed to provide the academic programs within the STEAM field among young people in SoCal. Dr. Jonathan Jiang, the principal scientist from NASA-JPL will host 12 free seminars featuring the earth, the universe and interstellar exploration. We endeavor to spread the most cutting-edge celestial knowledge to students and to inspire everyone's passion for STEAM learning.
For your convenience, here is the ZOOM information.
Zoom ID：832 9003 3937
Or click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83290033937
Welcome Class of 2026!
We are thrilled to welcome you to Walnut High School. Your first week was an absolute success! While we know that the transition to high school is an exciting time, we also know that it is a time in which you will have some questions. As your Grade Level Coordinators, we look forward to supporting you each step of the way and answering each question you have. This website has a tremendous number of resources, and we encourage you to look through the content weekly. It is our goal to provide you with the most dynamic high school experience while preparing you for your post-secondary goals. GO MUSTANGS!
Habit #3 of Freshmen Roadmap
During the culmination of this month, our Freshmen GLCs are emphasizing Habit #3 of the Freshman Roadmap. Habit #3 emphasizes that finding resources is a necessary skill for lifelong learning and effective work in many fields. Our website, classof2026.net is a resource that helps students find answers to questions about their own about social/emotional awareness, Walnut High School graduation requirements, a through g graduation requirements, various mustang pathways and much more.
SCHOOL LUNCH POLICY
Due to many problems and safety issues we DO NOT allow student lunches to be delivered anywhere on campus.
Food, drinks or other items are NOT to be passed to students through the fence. This is strictly prohibited.
Outside Food Delivery Services such as UBER Eats/Door Dash is strictly prohibited. Food will be confiscated if deliveries are dropped off.
We understand the importance of student nutrition but we encourage students to either use the free lunch at school or bring their lunch from home.
STUDENT CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Students must attend every class, every day, and be on time. In order to receive daily credit, students are to bring all necessary materials to class. Students will not be excused from class to get materials. Homework and class assignments are to be completed on time and to the best of the student’s ability. Only behaviors befitting the learning environment are acceptable. Students are to comply with all reasonable requests of any staff member. Dress code will be enforced.
ATTENDANCE COUNTS!
Please remember that attendance counts, every period, every day. Students will be marked absent if they are not at the beginning of each period to verify their attendance.
All single-period absences will need to be reconciled through the attendance office by the student. If marked absent, students will receive an email from the attendance office notifying them that they have been marked absent. The notification will include the date and period of the absence. The student will need to contact the Attendance Department to make any necessary corrections to their individual period attendance. For full-day absences, a parent/guardian must contact the attendance office by the end of the day.
Attendance Reporting Hotline:
11 & 12 Grades: 909- 444-3642
9 & 10 Grades : 909 - 444-3625
