PTSA

Weekly Update: March 30- April 5, 2008

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

Mon, 3/31: Tickets go on Sale for Walton Drama’s production of “Pippin” 4/23-4/27 (see attached flyer)

Fri, 4/4: WEB

Fri, 4/4: Senior Requests for Extra Graduation Tickets are due!** 

**Seniors and Senior Parents--Please note: Important information on Graduation and Senior Evening of Inspiration is available on the Walton website- look for link under School News on the home page

Spring Break is April 7-11, 2008

After Spring Break:

Tues, 4/15: Nominations for PTSA Jackie Auerbach Award are due. This award recognizes a Walton staff member who goes above and beyond to enhance our children’s overall high school experience by encouraging extracurricular activities and programs. Any PTSA member can fill out a nomination form. (see attached flyer)

The dates for Walton 101 are out. Please share them with any rising ninth grade parents that you know! (see attached flyer)

Click to download the following files:

Download walton_drama_presents.doc

Download jackie_auerbach_award_nomination_form.doc

Download walton_101_dickerson_dodgen_walton_newsletter.doc 

Walton Ice Hockey Wins State Championship!

Way to Go Raiders:

Congratulations to Walton Ice Hockey for winning the AAA State Championship this week, beating Alpharetta in the final 3 to 1.

This is the first time in 9 years of fielding a team that Walton has taken home the title.

GO RAIDERS!

Senior Timber Ridge Grads--Save this date!

Seniors who went to Timber Ridge Elementary--Save this date as there's a reunion being planned for you:

Timber Ridge Elementary School

Class of 2001 Reunion

Sunday, May 4, 2008

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

At Timber Ridge!

COST: $5.00

For more information, please contact:

leighnoel@bellsouth.net

gadebusch@bellsouth

Spirit Shop is Open Thurs 3/27- during lunch periods

The Spirit Shop will be open Thursday this week during all lunch periods.

We will be closed Friday, March 28 as it is a WEB.

This is your last chance before spring break to buy spirit wear as the shop will not be open next week (change from calendar).

So stop in tomorrow, Thursday, March 27 to pick up your Walton wear.

See you in THE SHOP!

Weekly Update: March 23-29, 2008

Coming up at Walton:

Monday- Thursday, 3/24- 3/27: GA High School Graduation Tests

Mon, 3/24: Rising Ninth Grade Parent Orientation 7 pm in Theater-(Gifted presentation is at 6:30 pm in the Media Ctr)

Mon, 3/24: Cobb County Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking at Mansour Ctr (See Attached Flyer)

Tues, 3/25: Support Walton Drama by picking up dinner at “Six Beans” (See Attached Flyer)

Wed, 3/26: GA PTA & Peachford Hospital program on Cyber Bullying at Peachford Hospital-7-8:30 pm (See Attached Flyer)

Fri, 3/28: Hat Day –wear a hat for $1 donation to Relay for Life

Fri, 3/28: WEB

Sat, 3/29: Second Annual Tri-county Film Festival -6:30 pm in the Theater

Sun, 3/29: Water Conservation Festival at East Cobb Park- Noon- 4 pm-sponsored by Walton’s AP Environmental Science Class! (See Attached Flyer)

Click to download the following files:
Download town_hall_meeting_annoucement.pdf

Download peachford_hospital_cyber_bully.doc

Download six_beans_announcement.doc 

Download project_h20_water_conservation_festival.doc

Senior Evening of Inspiration 2008

Please See this important message from the Walton High School PTSA. This information can also be found on the Walton Website under 'Students' then 'Seniors' - scroll to the bottom for forms -this one is named 'WHS SEOI' .

Dear Parents and Seniors of the Class of 2008,

Please join us for an evening with Walton High School’s Senior Class to celebrate and reflect on their graduation. The evening will be an opportunity to honor our graduating seniors and encourage their continued growth at this important time in their lives. Please note that this is not a religious service. This program will be your opportunity to include family and friends who may not be attending the graduation ceremony. No ticket is necessary for admission.

What: SENIOR EVENING OF INSPIRATION

When: Monday, May 19, 2008, at 7:00 pm

(Seniors must arrive by 6:00 pm sharp in Graduation gowns –no caps or graduation collars.) Boys, please wear collared shirts, ties, dark pants (no jeans) and dark shoes. Girls, please wear dark shoes, dress or skirt or black pants. Please do not bring cell phones or chewing gum.

Where: Roswell Street Baptist Church 774 Roswell Street Marietta, Georgia

Who: Seniors, their families and friends

Rehearsal: All participating Seniors will meet on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at 3:00 pm at Roswell Street Baptist Church. Those Seniors who are performing in the program should arrive by 2:00 pm.

You will be receiving an invitation to this event in the near future. However, we suggest you keep this letter for easy reference.

We hope you can join us for this special occasion.

Sincerely,

Senior Evening of Inspiration PTSA ** Chairs and Committee

**Dorothy Snowden,** Cathy Long

Cindy Aertker, Deb Thomson, Barbara Beard, Patty Poole

Attached Documents:
» Download whs_seoi_sr. Packet letter.doc

Seniors: Graduation Packet and Info is now on Walton Website

Attention Seniors and Senior Parents:

Graduation is fast approaching. All important graduation information is now posted to the Walton website.

Please go to the links at the bottom of this message and download the Graduation Packet, the Video Order Form, and the Map of Kennesaw State.

Please pay careful attention to the due date for the request for additional tickets. Late request forms will not be considered.

All this information is also easily accessed from the home page of www.waltonhigh.org via the link about graduation in the 'News' section

Attached Documents:
» Download graduation20packet202020081.pdf

» Download walton20grad20video2020081.pdf

»Download ksu_2d_map1.pdf

Weekly Update: March 16-22, 2008

Coming up at Walton:

3/16: Raider Valley Pride Effort (Revitalizing Raider Valley) kicks off at 3pm in Walton Theater

3/17- 3/21: Cool Girls Clothing Drive- Community Outreach Club is collecting donations of gently used clothing, shoes and accessories for middle and high school aged girls. Please drop off your donations at the front office any day this week. The Cool Girls, Inc.organization works in low income communities throughout the Atlanta area.

Mon, 3/17: PTSA Board Meeting 9:30 am

Tues, 3/18: Raider Pride Awards & Reception 9:30 am, Theater

Wed, 3/19: WEB

Thurs, 3/20: Car Control Clinic -Initial session 7-8:30 pm (sold out) (hands on sessions are on Sat and Sun)

Thurs 3/20: GA PTA and Peachford Hospital program on Cyber Bullying at Hightower Trail Middle School, 7- 8:30 pm (see attached flyer- this is the alternate date to the session on 3/26)

Mon 3/24: Cobb County Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking, 7-8:30 pm at Mansour Center (see attached flyer)

Wed 3/26: GA PTA and Peachford Hospital program on Cyber Bullying at Peachford Hospital, 7-8:30 pm (see attached flyer)

Click to download the following files:
Download town_hall_meeting_annoucement.pdf

Download peachford_hospital_cyber_bully.doc

Download cool_girls_clothing_drive.doc

Weekly Update: Mar 9-15, 2008

Coming Up at Walton:

Please note a late addition PTSA sponsored SPECIAL SPEAKER FOR BOTH PARENTS AND STUDENTS this Thursday evening---Joe Gandolfo ---students love his presentations-all are invited—Flyer is attached!

Mon-Tues 3/10- 3/11: Fall Registration

Mon 3/10: Football meeting for rising 9th graders – 7pm at Walton’s Field House

Mon 3/10: Kennesaw PTA Program for Special Student Services on the IEP Process and Student Interventions at North Star Church in Kennesaw 7-8:30pm (see attached flyer)

Wed 3/12: WEB & Prom Promise and Prom Tickets during lunch

Thurs 3/13: Prom Promise and Prom Tickets during lunch

Thurs 3/13: Just added!--PTSA Speaker for teens and parents on the “Greatest Teen Age Myth” by Motivational Counselor Joe Gandolfo at 7:30 pm in the Walton Theater (see the attached flyer)

Fri 3/14: Prom Promise and Prom Tickets during lunch and… PROM at Carlos community Center!

Sun 3/16: Walton Raider Valley Pride Effort (revitalizing Raider Valley) – kickoff meeting -3 pm in Walton Theater

Tues 3/18: Raider Pride Awards and Reception 9:30 am in Theater

Thurs 3/20: GA PTA and Peachford Hospital program on Cyber Bullying at Hightower Trail Middle School 7- 8:30 pm (see attached flyer- this is the alternate date to the session on 3/26)

Mon 3/24: Cobb County Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking 7-8:30 pm at Mansour Center (see attached flyer)

Wed 3/26: GA PTA and Peachford Hospital program on Cyber Bullying at Peachford Hospital 7-8:30 pm (see attached flyer)

Click to download the following files:

Download ABCofStudentInterventions.doc
Download town_hall_meeting_annoucement.pdf

Download peachford_hospital_cyber_bully.doc

Download walton_high_school_gtm_flyer.pdf 

Student Volunteer Opportunity Tomorrow at Eastside Elementary

Please see the following message from a parent at Eastside Elementary:

We have a Sock Hop 50's Dance scheduled for Saturday, March 8th. We are looking for volunteers for the event and the hours would be...

March 8th, Saturday 1st session: 5:00pm-7:00pm 2nd session: 7:30pm-9:30pm

We need volunteers who could work both sessions or just one of the sessions.

There will be food for sale from The Varsity who will be there. Some examples of the work shifts are selling tickets, cashier, photo booth, glow necklace booth, coke float booth, popcorn booth, bake sale etc...

Please have any students interested in community hours to please contact me via email or phone.

Thank you,

Lindsay Nolan nolan_kl@yahoo.com 770-971-9671