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Don't forget the PTSA is holding two additional Walton 101 sessions tonight and tomorrow am:
Tonight at 7 pm in the MEDIA CENTER AT WALTON
Tomorrow at 9:30 am at the EAST COBB GOVT CENTER (in Conf Room) on Lower Roswell Road across from Mount Bethel United Methodist Church
This is great for parents new to Walton and those that missed our sessions in the Spring--get the scoops and get your questions answered!
From the Walton Swim and Dive Team:
Walton Swim & Dive Parents,
Please be informed of the upcoming events:
Monday October 22, 7:30-9:30pm team tryouts for Fresh/Soph
Tuesday October 23, 7:30-9:30pm team tryouts for Jr's/Sr's
Held at East Cobb Swim/Tennis
If your student was part of the State Team last year they are exempt from tryouts
Dive Team Tryouts:
Tuesday October 23, 7-9 pm
Thursday October 25, 7-9pm
Held at Cobb Central Aquatics at Fairground Rd
Walton is looking for more divers so please talk to your friends and neighbors
ATTENTION: Please make sure your student had turned in their Physical Forms to the front desk before try-outs. No student will be able to try out without their forms being submitted prior to tryouts, NO EXCEPTIONS,(this is a school policy). A list will be checked prior to try-outs.
Powers Ferry Elementary School is one of our Sister Schools for Community Outreach. They need and always appreciate our help...Here is a message from their Media Specialists:
We are in need of Book Fair volunteers!
Sale dates are October 22 – 26. Setup date is October 18. Help is needed daily from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Pick any time slot that fits your schedule and let us know when you will be coming.
Proceeds from the sale go to the purchase of odds and ends we need to enhance our students' educational experience. In the past, we have used our profit to put more books in the media center, to purchase software, extension cords and other peripherals to support technology. Please contact Kathy Culbertson or Donna Ray, Powers Ferry Media Specialists Kathy.Culbertson@cobbk12.org or Donna.Ray@cobbk12.org 770-578-7936
As part of our Sister School outreach, we are trying to provide volunteers to help with the Powers Ferry Book Fair and other events. Questions? Contact Susan Thrash, Mt. Bethel PTA Sister School Chair at CommunityOutreach@mtbethelpta.org
Please see the attached flyer about the upcoming Walton Drama Presentation: 'The Physicists'
Volunteers are needed to help with Homecoming activities next week:
Ticket Sales during lunch periods- shifts are available between 10:30am - 1:30 pm Mon -Thurs and Friday from 9:45 am- 11 am
Help during the dance on Sat 10/27- shifts are available from 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm or 9:30 pm- 11:30 pm
PLEASE CONTACT DENISE SCARBROUGH ASAP IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE! Her E-mail: denise_s@bellsouth.net
Thanks--Walton has the best parent volunteers!!!
Here are some of the many things happening at Walton this week:
Mon, 10/15: PTSA Board Meeting 9:30 am in Media Center
Tues, 10/16: Chorus Concert 7:30 pm in Theater
Wed, 10/17: Early release 1:20 pm, PSAT Exam, The Infamous Senior Breakfast
Thurs, 10/18: JUST ADDED: the popular WALTON 101* at 7 pm in Media Center
Fri, 10/19: JUST ADDED: the popular WALTON 101* at 9:30 am in the conference room at the EC Govt Center on Lower Roswell Rd
* WALTON 101 is now being offered this week for all newcomers or those parents that may have missed it in the Spring or that still want more detailed information about Walton from our experienced PTSA parents!
Please see the following message and attachment about a great series of Free Presentations from The Exceptional Children Committee of the Wheeler High School PTA:
Welcome to this year's Exceptional Children's Speaker Series entitled 'Putting the Pieces Together'. As in past years, we will be hosting experts in their fields to come and present on a variety of topics relating to Special Education and Gifted Education. And as always, these events are free.
The first topic in our series will be on Executive Dysfunction and will be presented by David M. Schwartz, Ph.D. on Thursday, October 18th from 7-8:30 in the Wheeler High School Auditorium. Wheeler is located at 375 Holt Road in Marietta, 30068.
If you are wondering what Executive Dysfunction is or if the topic would be of use to you, please see the attached flyer. I would also recommend 'googling' the topic. I guarantee this will be an eye-opening presentation! Please, by all means, feel free to pass this on to everyone whom you might think could benefit. We all benefit from sharing great information.
Your RSVP with the number attending is requested so that we can ensure we have enough materials for all. eric_and_debbie@hotmail.com And please note that teachers can earn PLU credits for attending these lectures!
Sincerely, Deborah Kauffman & Kate Maloney Exceptional Children's Committee Wheeler High School
Please go to the following link to learn more about meningitis:
Related URL:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/meningococcal_g.htm
Please see the following important message from our Principal, Dr. Tom Higgins:
October 10, 2007
Dear Parent/Guardian:
In our efforts to keep you informed, we want you to be aware that a Walton student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis from laboratory results. Bacterial meningitis is passed from person to person by close, direct contact over several hours time. In order to be infected, a person must have direct contact with the respiratory droplets from the nose and/or the throat of the infected person. It is not spread by casual contact.
Early symptoms of the illness are sudden onset of high fever, intense headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting and at times a rash. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. If your child experiences any of these symptoms, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Cobb County Department of Health is working closely with the school to ensure that these individuals who need a preventive antibiotic receive it. Once again, casual contact with an infected person does not put a person at risk of becoming infected. Those students specifically at risk will be contacted by the appropriate medical authority.
If you have any other questions, please contact your healthcare provider or the Cobb County Department of Health at 770-514-2432. You may also contact the school nurse, Yvonne Williams, Area 3 Consulting Nurse at 770-578-7900 X 258, or Anne Coyle, Nursing Supervisor at 770-426-3300.
Sincerely,
Tom Higgins, Principal
Red Ribbon week is just around the corner, Oct 22-26th.
You may send your student a Candy Gram during this week to encourage them to stay drug free and alcohol free. Research has found that parents are the single most important influence on their child, so think about encouraging them by sending a Candy Gram. Your student can send their friends Candy Grams too! A copy of the Candy Gram form is attached. You can also find the form on the Walton Website under PTSA forms, at the front desk, or in the September Raider Review.
The deadline is October 19th. The Candy Grams will be delivered to the students on Wednesday, October 24.
Thanks!
Download red_ribbon_week_candy_gram.doc
The Walton PTSA
