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November 15, 2007

"Meet the County Office" on November 27th

Please see the attached invitation to meet the 'County Office' on November 27th 7:30 am - 9:45 am.

All PTSA Members are invited.

Sessions will be held with Superintendent Fred Sanderson and the Cobb County Central Office Administrators and the Cobb County School Board Members. An afternoon session with the Cobb County Legislative Delegation will also be held.

Download meet_the_county_office_2007.doc

Cobb County School Calendars for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 Are Available

Please see the attached Cobb County Official School Calendars for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years.

These have recently been approved by the Cobb County School Board. They went with Aug 11, 2008 as the first day of school and a week off for Thanksgiving. Conference Week and Early Dismissal Days will be scheduled later.

For all the District news we have on link on the Walton Website to the 'Cobb County School District' under 'Quick Links ' on the home page.

Download 200809_school_year_calendarpost_copy_111407.pdf

Download 200910_school_year_calendarpost_copy_111407.pdf

November 14, 2007

Playoff Tickets on sale today 5-7 pm at Stadium

Playoff tickets for the November 16 game at WHS vs. Parkview will be sold at the Walton Raider Valley Ticket Booth (entrance to stadium) on Wednesday November 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

General Admission tickets for both students and adults, are $8.00 each. This price is set by the GHSA. Reserved tickets are $10.00 each. Season ticket holders will be given first opportunity to buy their regular season reserved seats.

The GHSA does not honor passes of any kind, so students with 4.0 passes will need to purchase a ticket for the game.

Please bring EXACT CHANGE or your checkbook to purchase your tickets. Jill Kelly will also be there to sell Raider Spiritwear, including her exciting REGION CHAMPION apparel. If you have any questions, please e-mail Lisa at Lisa.Sager@cobbk12.org Thanks and GO RAIDERS!!

November 11, 2007

Weekly Update: Nov 11-17, 2007

Here’s some of what’s coming up at Walton this week:

Mon, 11/12- Advance football tickets on sale 5-7 pm at Stadium

Tues, 11/13- Raider Pride Awards

                    Newcomers’ coffee with Guidance 9:30 am

Wed, 11/14- WEB

Wed, 11/14- Advance football tickets on sale 5-7 pm at Stadium

Wed, 11/14- Lacrosse informational meeting 7:30 pm

Thurs, 11/15- Great American Smokeout activities during all lunch periods

Fri, 11/16- Home Playoff Game at 7:30 pm vs Parkview

November 10, 2007

Football Playoff tickets On Sale this Week

Walton Wins Again!!!!!

Our Regional Champs Play Parkview on Friday!

Playoff tickets for the November 16 game at WHS vs. Parkview will be sold at the Walton Raider Valley Ticket Booth (entrance to stadium) on Monday November 12 and Wednesday November 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

General Admission tickets for both students and adults, are $8.00 each. This price is set by the GHSA.

Reserved tickets are $10.00 each.

Season ticket holders will be given first opportunity to buy their regular season reserved seats.

Please bring EXACT CHANGE or your checkbook to purchase your tickets.

Jill Kelly will also be there to sell Raider Spiritwear, including her exciting REGION CHAMPION apparel.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Lisa at Lisa.Sager@cobbk12.org Thanks and GO RAIDERS!!

November 09, 2007

Walton Lacrosse Informational Meeting Next Wednesday

To all parents and students interested in the Walton Lacrosse Program:

The coaches and booster club are hosting a meeting to explain the Walton Lacrosse program and provide information about upcoming activities and tryouts.

If your child is interested in trying out, important information will be distributed Wednesday night, Nov. 14, at 7:30 pm in the Walton Commons.

Registration forms and additional information can be found on our website: www.waltonlacrosse.com. We urge you to have your registration form filled out before attending

November 06, 2007

Teacher/Admin/Staff Luncheon Plans Underway

Walton High Parents,

It’s Holiday time again and the Teacher/Admin/Staff Holiday Luncheon is approaching fast.

You do not have to be on a committee or a volunteer to help for this worthy luncheon. There are many areas that we could use your talents please consider signing up to help serve, cook food, purchase food or give gifts or baskets.

If you are interested in helping please send me an email with WHS holiday luncheon in the subject line and you will receive the list of things needed on Friday, November 9th.

Again, thank you for you willingness to help, your kindness and generosity are appreciated.

Teacher/Admin/Staff Holiday Luncheon approximately 250.people

Where: Walton - in the Media Center

When: Thursday, December 13th beginning at 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

My sincere gratitude,

Charlie Brown

PTSA Hospitality Co-Chair

678.395.4731 home 678.764.8394 mobile

ngirlsnightout@yahoo.com

November 05, 2007

Pre-sale Tickets for Wheeler Game

Pre-sale tickets for the Walton vs. Wheeler game (This is also our Senior Night) will be available on the following days:

Wednesday, November 7 from 8:30 am -11:30 am and

Friday from 8:30 am -1:00 pm .

Please sign in at the front desk and you will be instructed where to purchase them.

Reserved tickets are $10.00 each, adult General Admission are $7.00 and pre-sale student tickets are $5.00.

General Admission tickets only will be sold in the Commons on Friday from 10:30 am -1:30 pm.

Cash accepted or checks made out to 'Walton High School.' Go Raiders!

For information, please e-mail Lisa at Lisa.Sager@cobbk12.org

Parent Teen Driving Seminar Thursday Night

An important reminder from the PTSA:

Please be reminded to attend an informative parent/teen driving seminar with new information on how to coach your teen driver.

The “Parents Deserve a Brake” seminar will feature touching videos, a proven 10-step plan, and an expert panel to answer your tough questions.

The seminar is hosted by Walton High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, on Thursday, November 8th at 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Please feel free to bring your teen as this program provides a great opportunity to start dialogue with your teen regarding the risks and responsibilities of learning to drive. A light supper is provided by Chick-fil-A at 6:30 p.m.

November 04, 2007

Weekly Update: Nov 4-10, 2007

Coming Up this Week at Walton:

Mon, Nov 5: No School/ Teacher Workday

Tues, Nov 6: No School/Teacher Workday

Thurs, Nov 8: Students-Drop/Add electives during lunch

“Parents Deserve a Brake” Program 7-9pm-Theater (light dinner by Chick-Fil-A at 6:30 pm)

Princeton Review SAT Course –Project 2400 Junior parent info meeting 7 pm- Media Ctr

Fri, Nov 9: Students-Drop/ Add electives during lunch

Last Regular Season Football Game Home vs. Wheeler

Please note that due to the drought the “Keep Cobb Beautiful” planting previously scheduled for Nov 10 has been postponed until next fall.