Wallace Lake Families,
We are partnering with Studer Education to gather your feedback through the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey. Your input helps us celebrate what’s going well and identify areas for improvement.
➡️ The survey takes 10–15 minutes.
➡️ You may complete one survey per school your children attend.
Access the survey:
🔗 https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
Open: February 17 – March 13
Studer Education ensures all responses remain confidential.
Thank you for supporting Wallace Lake!
Enchanted Evening — 8th Grade Dance 🌟
Parents: our 8th Grade Dance is Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00–8:15 PM at Wallace Lake K–8 School!
Permission forms must be signed and turned in with payment to Mrs. Smith in Room 264. Only current Wallace Lake 8th graders may attend.
Parents: our 8th Grade Dance is Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00–8:15 PM at Wallace Lake K–8 School!
Permission forms must be signed and turned in with payment to Mrs. Smith in Room 264. Only current Wallace Lake 8th graders may attend.
📣 Happy Long Weekend, Wolf Pack Families! 🎉
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend! ❤️💙
Just a reminder: There is no school on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day. 🇺🇸
We’ll see our students back on Tuesday, refreshed and ready to learn!
Enjoy the extra day! 😊✨
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend! ❤️💙
Just a reminder: There is no school on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day. 🇺🇸
We’ll see our students back on Tuesday, refreshed and ready to learn!
Enjoy the extra day! 😊✨
SAVE THE DATE — Wallace Lake ELEMENTARY Field Day! 🏃♀️🌳🍧
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH
2nd–5th Grade & Mrs. Lister's Class: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
K & 1st Grade & Mrs. Shoemaker: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Important reminders:
Please send a water bottle, sunscreen, and tennis shoes (a MUST) with your student.
All visitors must pre-register to avoid waiting in line — the pre-registration link will be sent via Rooms by teachers soon!
Kona Ice will be on campus! A link will be posted soon for Pre-pay!
See you there — it’s going to be a fun day on the track! 🧢🌞
*** Middle school will be having their Field/Water day coming soon for the month of May. More info to come! ****
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH
2nd–5th Grade & Mrs. Lister's Class: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
K & 1st Grade & Mrs. Shoemaker: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Important reminders:
Please send a water bottle, sunscreen, and tennis shoes (a MUST) with your student.
All visitors must pre-register to avoid waiting in line — the pre-registration link will be sent via Rooms by teachers soon!
Kona Ice will be on campus! A link will be posted soon for Pre-pay!
See you there — it’s going to be a fun day on the track! 🧢🌞
*** Middle school will be having their Field/Water day coming soon for the month of May. More info to come! ****
Come join us for a fun night out and support Wallace Lake! 10% of sales will be donated back to our school. Bring family & friends — everyone’s invited!
When: February 19, 2026 • 4:00–7:00 PM
Where: EL PASO Mexican Restaurant, 5041 Dogwood Drive
When: February 19, 2026 • 4:00–7:00 PM
Where: EL PASO Mexican Restaurant, 5041 Dogwood Drive
Wallace Lake Band — Instrument Try-On Nights (2026–27)
Interested in band for 26/27? 🎶
Come to our Band "Try‑On" Nights and find the instrument that fits you!
When: 4:00–6:00 PM
• Monday, February 23
• Wednesday, February 25
(One student per appointment)
Where: Wallace Lake K–8
How to sign up: https://jointhebands.com/wallace-lake-k-8
Questions? Email Mr. Koppin: koppina@santarosa.k12.fl.us
BOOK NOW — try instruments, learn about band offerings, and get ready for an awesome 26/27 band year! 🎺🥁🎷
Interested in band for 26/27? 🎶
Come to our Band "Try‑On" Nights and find the instrument that fits you!
When: 4:00–6:00 PM
• Monday, February 23
• Wednesday, February 25
(One student per appointment)
Where: Wallace Lake K–8
How to sign up: https://jointhebands.com/wallace-lake-k-8
Questions? Email Mr. Koppin: koppina@santarosa.k12.fl.us
BOOK NOW — try instruments, learn about band offerings, and get ready for an awesome 26/27 band year! 🎺🥁🎷
K–5 Valentine's Sweetheart Dance by PTSO
When: THIS Friday, February 13, 2026 — 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Wallace Lake Cafeteria
Featuring: DJ Liko, music, dancing, photo ops, and crafts
Tickets: $10 per person (students must be accompanied by a paying adult) — On sale NOW through February 10th. HERE : https://wlk8ptso.org/shop/ Purchased dance & meal tickets will be sent home with students next week.
Food ticket: $5 per person (1 slice of pizza, chips, drink). Food line open until 7:00 PM.
Concessions available during the event (cash/credit; credit card fees may apply).
Guest policy: Limited to K–5 students and one loved one (parent, guardian, grandparent, or other adult). This is NOT a drop-off event.
Buy tickets: Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit http://wlk8ptso.org/shop
Questions: Email wlk8ptso@gmail.com
Elementary Kona Ice — Spirit Day
When: Friday, February 27, 2026 — 9:30 AM to 1:20 PM
Wear your Wallace Lake spirit gear and cool off with Kona Ice!
Pre-order online @ https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K2494949166 (recommended) or scan the QR code on the Kona flyer. Online ordering closes 2 days before the event (check ordering deadline on the flyer). Cash accepted at school on event day.
Pre-pay code: WLK-5 KONA DAY (Kona code K24949166 shown on flyer)
Flavors/prices listed on flyer: Klassic $5, King $6, Pay It Forward $5
GO WALLACE LAKE!
Online ordering note from the flyer: ONLINE ORDERING CLOSES: FEBRUARY 2/25 (please follow the QR/link on the Kona flyer for exact ordering close date and details).
When: THIS Friday, February 13, 2026 — 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Wallace Lake Cafeteria
Featuring: DJ Liko, music, dancing, photo ops, and crafts
Tickets: $10 per person (students must be accompanied by a paying adult) — On sale NOW through February 10th. HERE : https://wlk8ptso.org/shop/ Purchased dance & meal tickets will be sent home with students next week.
Food ticket: $5 per person (1 slice of pizza, chips, drink). Food line open until 7:00 PM.
Concessions available during the event (cash/credit; credit card fees may apply).
Guest policy: Limited to K–5 students and one loved one (parent, guardian, grandparent, or other adult). This is NOT a drop-off event.
Buy tickets: Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit http://wlk8ptso.org/shop
Questions: Email wlk8ptso@gmail.com
Elementary Kona Ice — Spirit Day
When: Friday, February 27, 2026 — 9:30 AM to 1:20 PM
Wear your Wallace Lake spirit gear and cool off with Kona Ice!
Pre-order online @ https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K2494949166 (recommended) or scan the QR code on the Kona flyer. Online ordering closes 2 days before the event (check ordering deadline on the flyer). Cash accepted at school on event day.
Pre-pay code: WLK-5 KONA DAY (Kona code K24949166 shown on flyer)
Flavors/prices listed on flyer: Klassic $5, King $6, Pay It Forward $5
GO WALLACE LAKE!
Online ordering note from the flyer: ONLINE ORDERING CLOSES: FEBRUARY 2/25 (please follow the QR/link on the Kona flyer for exact ordering close date and details).
Announcement from BETA
📣 ALL PRO DAD — Breakfast at Wallace Lake Event 🍳
📅 Wednesday, February 25th
🕕 Doors open 5:45 AM — Dismissal 6:40 AM
📍 Wallace Lake Cafeteria
📢 Attention Dads and Father Figures!
Join us for an All Pro Dads event — a great chance to connect with other dads, share experiences, and make lasting memories with your kids. Please sign up to attend.
👉 Click to sign up: https://www.allprodadchapters.com/chapters/14736
Have questions? Email Mark Taylor at mark@marktaylor.net
We can’t wait to see you there!
📅 Wednesday, February 25th
🕕 Doors open 5:45 AM — Dismissal 6:40 AM
📍 Wallace Lake Cafeteria
📢 Attention Dads and Father Figures!
Join us for an All Pro Dads event — a great chance to connect with other dads, share experiences, and make lasting memories with your kids. Please sign up to attend.
👉 Click to sign up: https://www.allprodadchapters.com/chapters/14736
Have questions? Email Mark Taylor at mark@marktaylor.net
We can’t wait to see you there!
TOMORROW K-5 Pictures
Class pictures for grades K–5 will be taken TOMORROW.
Please mark your calendars and plan for students to dress their best!
We look forward to capturing these special memories! 😊
Pre Pay Link for orders:
https://kaybrownphoto.accessmyevent.com/Wallace26Class
📸 8th Grade Class Picture – TOMORROW📸
Our 8th grade class picture will be taken on TOMORROW at 7:20 AM in the cafeteria. Check in to 1st period and meet in cafeteria.
Please have students dress their best for this special keepsake photo.
We also invite families to pre‑purchase a memorable 8×10 class photo.
Proceeds Wallace Lake receives will go toward supporting our 8th grade graduation celebrations, including:
🎓 8th grade Graduation (TENTATIVELY scheduled for the evening of May 19 — more details coming soon)
🍔 End‑of‑year Cookout ( During school hours)
Your support helps make these events possible for our students. Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate our 8th graders! 💙
Link: https://kaybrownphoto.accessmyevent.com/Wallace26Class
Amazing Shake Update....
📢 Parents, our February Newsletter is here!
We’re excited to share all the wonderful things happening at Wallace Lake this month. From upcoming events to highlights, there’s so much to celebrate and stay connected with.
Thank you for staying engaged and supporting our students and staff. 💛🐾
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We’re excited to share all the wonderful things happening at Wallace Lake this month. From upcoming events to highlights, there’s so much to celebrate and stay connected with.
Thank you for staying engaged and supporting our students and staff. 💛🐾
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:🎉🐾 CONGRATULATIONS to our Middle School Leaders of the Pack! 🐾🎉
We had a wonderful turnout of applicants, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of our students who stepped up and applied. Your dedication and commitment to being role models in our school community do not go unnoticed. 💛
We are so proud of our amazing middle schoolers who earned Leader of the Pack for 25/26 School year!
Their hard work, leadership, and positive attitudes shine bright every single day. 🌟
Keep leading, inspiring, and showing what it means to be part of the PACK! 🐺💫
We had a wonderful turnout of applicants, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of our students who stepped up and applied. Your dedication and commitment to being role models in our school community do not go unnoticed. 💛
We are so proud of our amazing middle schoolers who earned Leader of the Pack for 25/26 School year!
Their hard work, leadership, and positive attitudes shine bright every single day. 🌟
Keep leading, inspiring, and showing what it means to be part of the PACK! 🐺💫
📸 8th Grade Class Picture – February 4th 📸
Our 8th grade class picture will be taken on Tuesday, February 4th at 7:20 AM in the Cafeteria( Change from Wolf Den).
Please have students dress their best for this special keepsake photo.
We also invite families to pre‑purchase a memorable 8×10 class photo.
Proceeds Wallace Lake receives will go toward supporting our 8th grade graduation celebrations, including:
🎓 8th grade Graduation (TENTATIVELY scheduled for the evening of May 19 — more details coming soon)
🍔 End‑of‑year Cookout ( During school hours)
Your support helps make these events possible for our students. Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate our 8th graders! 💙
Link: https://kaybrownphoto.accessmyevent.com/Wallace26Class
📸 SAVE THE DATE! 📸
K–5 Class Photos
Class pictures for grades K–5 will be taken on Wednesday, February 4th.
Please mark your calendars and plan for students to dress their best!
We look forward to capturing these special memories! 😊
Pre Pay Link for orders:
https://kaybrownphoto.accessmyevent.com/Wallace26Class
K–5 Class Photos
Class pictures for grades K–5 will be taken on Wednesday, February 4th.
Please mark your calendars and plan for students to dress their best!
We look forward to capturing these special memories! 😊
Pre Pay Link for orders:
https://kaybrownphoto.accessmyevent.com/Wallace26Class
Sponsored by Middle School SGA — Cookies & Cocoa 6th Grade Social 🍪☕
Join us January 30 • 1:30–3:00 PM
Where: Upstairs Blue Hallway
What’s happening:
Minecraft and board games
Cookie decorating
Hot cocoa (cookies & cocoa are free!)
Tickets & food:
Tickets sold in the cafeteria starting Friday, January 23 — or buy at the door
Ticket: $5.00
Pizza: $1.00 per slice
Soda: $1.00
Candy: $2.00
Bring money for pizza, soda, and candy. See you there!
Join us January 30 • 1:30–3:00 PM
Where: Upstairs Blue Hallway
What’s happening:
Minecraft and board games
Cookie decorating
Hot cocoa (cookies & cocoa are free!)
Tickets & food:
Tickets sold in the cafeteria starting Friday, January 23 — or buy at the door
Ticket: $5.00
Pizza: $1.00 per slice
Soda: $1.00
Candy: $2.00
Bring money for pizza, soda, and candy. See you there!
🎉 We’re excited for the New Year! 🎉
Back to school starts next week, and we want you to be ready!
📬 Check out our January Newsletter for important updates, events, and tips to start 2026 strong.
👉https://www.canva.com/design/DAGupv-mCUE/jI2kv-5beqGHCwYZ_-qtYQ/view?utm_content=DAGupv-mCUE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h5ba88d90cf
Let’s make this a great start to 2025!
Back to school starts next week, and we want you to be ready!
📬 Check out our January Newsletter for important updates, events, and tips to start 2026 strong.
👉https://www.canva.com/design/DAGupv-mCUE/jI2kv-5beqGHCwYZ_-qtYQ/view?utm_content=DAGupv-mCUE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h5ba88d90cf
Let’s make this a great start to 2025!
Dear Wallace Lake Families,
This is a reminder that Monday, January 5, 2026 will be our semester exam MAKEUP DAY for middle school students who missed exams or PM2 Progress Learning EOC assessments.
Important details:
Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (please arrive promptly)
Location / Entry: Enter through the Media Center doors at 8:00 AM
Who should attend: Students who were absent for middle school exams and/or PM2 Progress Learning EOC assessments
Pickup: Students may be picked up as soon as they finish their exam
Note: This is a Teacher Planning Day
Please ensure your child attends if they missed any exam. Thank you for your support in helping your child succeed!
🎉 Wallace Lake — A Festive Week Ahead! 🎄
Hold on to your Santa hats — it’s a jam-packed, jingle-filled week at Wallace Lake!
Quick highlights:
Exams, Christmas parties, Chorus & Band events open to Wallace Lake families, our Elementary Jingle Jog,
and an EARLY RELEASE DAY on Friday to kick off our winter break.
Chorus & Band concerts this week (doors open 5:30pm)
Middle exams on Wed/Thu/Fri (alternate schedules by period)
Elementary Jingle Jog on Friday
EARLY RELEASE for ALL students — dismissal at 11:05 AM (last checkout 10:00 AM; carline opens 10:30 AM)
Friendly reminders:
🧑🎄 Many parent visitors this week — please be patient with our front office gals during check-in/out so we can keep everyone safe and things moving smoothly.
✅ If you plan to join a party or event, please pre-register to make entry quick and easy.
We’ll see all our students back refreshed for the NEW YEAR on Tuesday, January 6th.
Have a merry, musical, and movement-filled week — and a happy holiday break! 🎶❄️🎁
Hold on to your Santa hats — it’s a jam-packed, jingle-filled week at Wallace Lake!
Quick highlights:
Exams, Christmas parties, Chorus & Band events open to Wallace Lake families, our Elementary Jingle Jog,
and an EARLY RELEASE DAY on Friday to kick off our winter break.
Chorus & Band concerts this week (doors open 5:30pm)
Middle exams on Wed/Thu/Fri (alternate schedules by period)
Elementary Jingle Jog on Friday
EARLY RELEASE for ALL students — dismissal at 11:05 AM (last checkout 10:00 AM; carline opens 10:30 AM)
Friendly reminders:
🧑🎄 Many parent visitors this week — please be patient with our front office gals during check-in/out so we can keep everyone safe and things moving smoothly.
✅ If you plan to join a party or event, please pre-register to make entry quick and easy.
We’ll see all our students back refreshed for the NEW YEAR on Tuesday, January 6th.
Have a merry, musical, and movement-filled week — and a happy holiday break! 🎶❄️🎁
