Enrichment Opportunities
Ms. Natalie Capps, Gifted Resource Teacher, administered a survey last week to gauge student interest in several projects including a high altitude balloon, rocket club, the stock market game, and the Global Virtual Classroom. Ms. Capps has been meeting with students who expressed an interest in these opportunities this week to provide more details and to start planning meetings around them. These opportunities serve our students identified as gifted, but they are open to all students. If you have any questions about these opportunities please reach out to Ms. Capps via email: ncapps@k12albemarle.org.
Gifted Advisory Representative Needed:
The Gifted Advisory Committee oversees the implementation of the Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted, participating in the biennial review and revision of the Local Plan, and reporting to the School Board through the Superintendent about the needs of gifted learners in our county. Walton needs a parent or community volunteer to serve on this committee and represent the interests of the Southern Feeder Pattern. Please contact Natalie M. Capps at ncapps@k12albemarle.org or 977-5615 x54133 if you're interested.
The Gifted Advisory Committee oversees the implementation of the Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted, participating in the biennial review and revision of the Local Plan, and reporting to the School Board through the Superintendent about the needs of gifted learners in our county. Walton needs a parent or community volunteer to serve on this committee and represent the interests of the Southern Feeder Pattern. Please contact Natalie M. Capps at ncapps@k12albemarle.org or 977-5615 x54133 if you're interested.
Visit from School Board Members:
We had two visits from School Board members this week. Steve Koleszar, Vice-Chairman, visited on Wednesday. Mr. Koleszar appeared on our morning news program, WLHW, to share the importance of students understanding the vision of Albemarle County Public Schools, which is, “All learners believe in their power to embrace learning, to excel, and to own their future.” Mr. Koleszar emphasized the responsibility that students have in owning their learning, so they can own their future. Afterwards, Mr. Koleszar visited classes so he could learn about what students are studying and exploring. We appreciate the time he took to come visit us. Graham Paige, Samuel Miller School Board Representative, also visited with us as he is helping to mentor some young men as part of his work with the 100 Black Men of Central Virginia. We are grateful for Mr. Paige’s involvement with our students and hope to have him appear on WLHW sometime in the near future.
Steve Koleszar visits the WLHW back room.
Parent Conference Sign-Ups:
Parent conferences are October 6 and 18 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. Please use the links below to sign-up for a time to meet with your child’s teachers. Please note that if these times do not work you may contact teachers directly to setup an alternate time to meet.
Sign up for Walton October 6th Conferences:
Sign up for Walton October 18th Conferences:
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, September 26: Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
Friday, September 30: WMS/MoHS Tailgate at 5:30 p.m. MoHS Homecoming Game at 7:30 p.m. Teachers are tailgating at MoHS.Come out to the game and say hi!
Thursday, October 6: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 10: Picture Retakes
Monday, October 17: 6th Grade Field Trip to Frontier Culture Museum
Tuesday, October 18: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 20: Tuskegee Airman Performance at Paramount with 7th Grade Social Studies
Friday, October 21: Drama 7 and 8 Field Trip to Monticello High School
Thursday, October 27: End of First Nine Weeks
Friday, October 28: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
