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Register to Vote --Deadline for Presidential Primary is Jan 7th

Register to Vote!

Are you new to east Cobb or to the State of Georgia? Do you have a son or daughter who just turned 18 (or is at least 17½)? Don’t forget to register to vote.

The deadline to register to be able to vote in the Presidential Primary is January 7th. The primary election will be Feb. 5.

You can register at any Cobb County library (such as the one at Merchant's Walk) or at the East Cobb Government Ctr at 4400 Lower Roswell Rd.

You can also get a blank application form from Karen Hallacy, PTSA Legislative Chair, that you can fill out and send in.

Register today! Absentee voting starts Dec. 21, 2007. Advanced voting is Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

Let your voice be heard.

Auditions for Spring Musical Begin January 8th

Walton Drama and Act 3 Productions announce auditions for the spring musical - PIPPIN beginning on 1/ 8.

Written by Stephen Schwartz (WICKED) with choreography by Bob Fosse (CHICAGO), PIPPIN offers opportunities for singers, dancers, actors and circus performers.

Please go to the website: www.waltonmusical.org for more information.

If interested, you must sign up for an audition appointment at room B208. Thanks, Patti Mactas (Director)

Weekly Update: Dec 16-22, 2007

Our last week of the year!

Tues, 12/18: WEB

Wed, 12/19: Finals 8:25 am - 12:30 pm

Wed, 12/19: After Lunch- 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th period classes are held

Thurs, 12/20: Finals 8:25 am - 11:10 am

Fri, 12/21: Finals 8:25 am - 11:10 am

PLEASE NOTE: Walton is hosting a group of Chinese students and their chaperones for several days ~ Jan 25-30th.

Teachers Beth Martin and Liz Manguno are planning activities for the students.

They still need one more host home and are seeking help from anyone with connections to the Aquarium, The New World of Coca-Cola, or CNN to help them plan a visit to each of these interesting venues.

If you can help with such visits or have other 'connections' that you think the students would enjoy please contact them using their e-mail addresses-

elizabeth.martin@cobbk12.org or elizabeth.manguno@cobbk12.org

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WINTERFEST will be celebrated when we get back Jan 8-11, 2008.

Here are some of the activities: WINTERFEST SPIRIT DAYS

Spirit days are as follows:

Tues 1/8 - Pajama Day

Wed 1/9 - Wacky, Tacky Day

Thurs 1/10 - Dress like a Faculty Member Day

Fri 1/11 - Walton Spirit Day

The Winterfest court and the crowning of the king and queen will take place in between the girls and boys basketball games on January 11th.

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Enjoy the Break-December 24-Jan 7--School Resumes Next Year on Jan 8th!!!

Walton Spirit Shop is open Saturday 10 am - 1 pm

The Walton Spirit Shop will be open this Saturday, Dec. 15th from 10am - 1pm.

Stop in to get some last minute gifts for all the Raider fans in your house.

Sweatshirts, t-shirts, pants and hats are just some of the items we offer. And there are still some bargain Raider Pride T-shirts for $6.00!

So come by this Saturday and support the booster clubs at Walton.

We'll see you in The Shop!

Program on Study Skills, Organization and Time Management for the LD/ADD Student is Tonight at 6:30 pm

Tonight our own Special Services teacher, Mary Jane Gates will speak on 'Study Skills, Organization, and Time Management with LD/ADD Students' at 6:30 p.m. in the Walton Media Center.

Also, the PTSA has a new 'Special Services Group' webpage: I

f you're the parent of a student in special services, you know that sometimes the best source of information is fellow parents. Whether you need the name of a tutor, advice on how to navigate the IEP process, or want to know which colleges would be best for your child; networking with other parents is often the solution.

With this in mind, the PTSA Special Services Committee has started a networking web page for parents within the Walton community. On this page, parents will be able to post questions, comments and to share information on resources available in our area.

To access the networking/discussion site from the Walton home page- go to PTSA then to 'Special Services' then midway down the page- click on 'Walton Special Services Group' link.

This message was sent by the PTSA.

Deadline for Final Exam Survival Kits is Tomorrow Wed, Dec 12th

Be sure to check your mail for the Final Exam Survival Kit order forms!

The BRIGHT PINK order forms should be have come in your mail last week.

Get your orders in soon so your student can get the bag full of goodies and the Walton surprise!

If you didn’t receive one, you can pick one up at the front office OR go to the Walton HS webpage at www.waltonhigh.org and click on the quick link to Walton Foundation There, you'll find a link to the Exam Survival Kit order form.

Just drop it in the mail to the school or drop it in the front office.

The address is:

Walton Facilities Foundation

1590 Bill Murdock Rd

Marietta, GA 30062

If you have any questions, just call Ellen Smith at 678-560-0224, Susan Roddy at 770-859-0690 or Brenda Sulmonetti at 770-859-0850

Click to download the following files: » Final Exam Survival Kit Order Form

Download FINAL_EXAM_SURVIVVAL_KITS_Letters_11-2007.doc

To order, download this form and mail it with your check for $10 by Dec. 12.

Leukemia/Lymphoma fundraiser at Tonight's Basketball Game

There will be Leukemia and Lymphoma Fundraiser at the Tuesday, Dec 11th Home Basketball Game vs Pope!

Bring your donation or join in the Half Time Shootout for $1.00.

All Proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In the 1960’s only 4% of those diagnosed survived—now due to research made possible because of donations 85% survive!

Please bring any size donation--from small change to checks made out to “The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society” Come out to cheer the Raiders on!

Thanks in Advance for your support – Sponsored by the Kirsch Family and Dennis Bega, the Basketball Tip-Off Club President

Tomorrow, Dec 11th is last day for Seniors to order their Caps and Gowns

As a reminder:

Tomorrow, Tues, Dec 11th is the last chance for cap and gown orders!

Orders will be taken during all lunch periods.

Extra order forms are available in the front office.

Weekly Update: Dec 9-15, 2007

Here’s some of what is happening at Walton this week:

Mon, 12/6: Chorus Concert 7:30 pm Theater

Tues, 12/11: Last chance for seniors to order Cap and Gown (during lunch)

Tues, 12/11: PTSA Program on 'Study Skills, Organization and Time Management with the LD/ADD Student' featuring Walton’s own Special Ed teacher Mary Jane Gates at 6:30 pm

Tues, 12/11: Band Concert 7 pm

Wed, 12/12: WEB

Thurs, 12/13: PTSA Holiday Lunch for Teachers and Staff—HELP STILL NEEDED*

Thurs, 12/13: Tennis Informational Meeting 6 pm

Thurs, 12/13: Band Concert 7 pm

*** PTSA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THIS WEEK!! A few more volunteers are needed to help with the PTSA sponsored teacher/staff luncheon this Thursday. Please contact our Chairperson, Charlie Brown ASAP at: ngirlsnightout@yahoo.com . She has several specific tasks available including some on Wednesday!

Walton Color Guard Camp for K-8th Grades

Please see the following announcement from the Walton Color Guard:

Walton High School Color Guard Camp for Kids

Calling all students in grades kindergarten through eighth who want to learn how to spin a flag and learn cool dance techniques.

The Walton Color Guard is having a Mini Dance Camp. The Dance Camp is Friday, December 14th from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday, December 15th from 9am to 12 noon with a show at noon.

It will be held in the Walton High School Band Room and Theatre located at 1590 Bill Murdock Road.

Cyndi Church, Walton High School Color Guard Director, along with HS student leaders will lead the camp.

The registration fee for this 2 day camp is $30.00.

To receive a registration form, please go to www.Waltonband.org and look for the Walton High School Color Guard Mini Camp Link or contact Allison Pilchard @ 770/361-4989.

Flyers are posted in the front offices of area elementary and middle schools.

Related URL:
http://www.waltonband.org