🎓✨ Wallace Lake 8th Grade Nameplate Fundraiser! ✨🐾
Let your 8th grader leave their legacy!
Parents, this is your student’s moment to be remembered for years to come in our Wallace Lake Legacy Hall! 🎉
Our custom 3x1 engraved nameplates are now available, and they’re the perfect way to honor your student’s hard work, growth, and time at WLK8.
⭐ Only $30 per nameplate
⭐ Available now through March 9th
⭐ Displayed permanently in our Legacy Hall!
Imagine your student coming back years later—seeing their name shining proudly on the wall. This is a keepsake that lasts a lifetime and supports our school at the same time!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to order! https://wlk8ptso.org/shop/
Student must be enrolled at WLK8 during the 4th quarter of 8th grade to participate.
Give your 8th grader a moment they’ll never forget—secure their nameplate today! 🎉🐾
Also Don't forget TONIGHT:
Pace High School will be hosting a c/o 2030 Parent Night. This event will take place on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, from 4:30–5:30 pm at Pace High School’s Gym. During Parent Night, they will share essential information about your child’s upcoming transition to high school.
We invite all parents of current 8th-grade students who will attend Pace. If you cannot attend in person, they will provide a recording and presentation slides afterward.
The Kona Ice purchase link is
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K2497289168
—be sure to purchase a Kona Ice for your student ahead of time.
If you would like to attend Field Day, you must sign up through the link sent in your SRCSD ROOMS app. This sign‑up will be sent out today.
If you do not see the ROOMS notification or cannot locate the link, please call or email the office ladies, and we will be happy to send it to you.
Thank you for your support! 🌟
Parents & Guardians,
Our March Newsletter has arrived, and it’s packed with important dates, upcoming events, and exciting things happening around our campus this month!
Be sure to take a moment to check it out so you don’t miss any updates. 💛
📄 Click below to view the March Newsletter!
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🌷 Here’s to a wonderful month of learning and growth!
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!
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.
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! 😊✨
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! ****
When: February 19, 2026 • 4:00–7:00 PM
Where: EL PASO Mexican Restaurant, 5041 Dogwood Drive
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! 🎺🥁🎷
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).
📅 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
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 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
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
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!
