The Wallin Way Weekly Newsletter

Good Evening K9 Families,

Wow — what an incredible week at Wallin! We kicked things off with a special presentation for our 4th and 5th graders, led by one of our own parents, who shared the beauty and cultural significance of Henna art. Students even had the chance to create their own Henna designs — check out the photos below!

We also celebrated Veteran’s Day in a truly meaningful way. Our K9 Unit helped set the tone by placing American flags outside the building the day before. On Veteran’s Day, our Veterans walked through the halls in a school-wide parade and were greeted with cheers, smiles, and gratitude from our students. Afterwards, each grade level participated in meet-and-greets where Veterans introduced themselves and students asked thoughtful questions. It was an amazing day of learning, honoring, and connecting. Thank you again to all who have served.

Be sure to read the rest of the newsletter for more information about upcoming events!

Children First,

Dr. Marie Zlotnikov, Principal

Samantha Helland, Assistant Principal

We kindly ask all families to notify both the classroom teacher and the main office if your student will be absent for any reason. Clear communication helps us ensure accurate attendance records and maintain a safe, organized school environment.

Additionally, if there are any changes to your child’s transportation plans—such as switching from a bus rider to a car rider—please inform the main office directly. Our office staff will relay the information to the appropriate teacher.

Lastly, for the safety and efficiency of our drop-off procedure, please pull all the way forward in the car line and have students exit the vehicle on the side of the school.

Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly!

For the safety of all students, we kindly ask that families do not park at Ira Jones during morning drop-off. Instead, please use the designated car line, which is designed to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.

To help maintain a steady flow, we also ask that drivers remain in their vehicles at all times during drop-off. Following these procedures ensures a safe and smooth start to the day for everyone.

Please remember to turn off your car while waiting to pick up your student after school. Running cars pose a safety risk for students and teachers walking up and down the car lines, and it's also important to reduce the fumes in the air for everyone’s health. Thank you for helping us keep our school environment safe and healthy!