6/13 - Last Day of School! Half Day - Students released at 12:10 pm

6/13 - Report Cards available in SkyWard Family Access - more info to come

Dear Saltar’s Point Families,

As we wrap up another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to thank our school community for a great school year.

From classroom projects and concerts to assemblies, field trips, and family events, this year has been filled with wonderful memories and accomplishments. None of it would have been possible without the dedication of our amazing students, staff, and families.

As we head into summer, I hope your family enjoys a season of rest, relaxation, and fun. Whether you’re traveling, enjoying the outdoors, or simply spending quality time together, I wish you a safe and restful summer break.

Thank you again for a fantastic year. We look forward to welcoming our new 4th and 5th graders back in the fall for another great year at Saltar’s Point!

Thank you,
Alex Clauson
Principal, Saltar’s Point Elementary

What an absolute pleasure it has been to serve your students this year. I have seen them in the best light as they are excited about learning, asking for adult help when needed and most of all being themselves.

To all of our families, I wish you a fun filled summer. For our fifth graders moving to sixth, I wish you a great transition and the very best that life brings.

Happy Summer!

MEDICATION PICK-UP REMINDER

YOUR STUDENT’S MEDICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ANY TIME AFTER DISMISSAL UNTIL 1:00 P.M. ON JUNE 13TH.

*All emergency medication must stay in the health room while the student is in the building.

All student medications must be picked up from the health room by the student’s parent or guardian. Medications will not be sent home with or picked up by students. This is in compliance with district wide policies and procedures. Any and all medications not picked up on June 13 by 1:00 p.m. will be destroyed in compliance with Washington State Law. Any questions, or concerns, please contact the Saltar’s Point Health Room.

Have a wonderful summer break!

Bree Giovannini LPN

253.983.2606

bgiovannini@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

For health room forms for the 2025-2026 school year, click here

SUMMER MEAL RESOURCES

Summer Meal Program

The Steilacoom Historical School District announces sponsorship of the Summer Meal Program for children. Meals are available at no charge to any child age 1 - 18 years old, and will be served from June 16 to August 22, 2025.

• Lunch only will be served at the following locations, and children must eat on-site. Menus can be found on the district's website at http://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/summer-meal

1. ClockTower Park, 1301 Palisade Blvd, DuPont. Monday - Friday 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
2. Cherrydale Park Entrance, 1102 Old Military Rd, Steilacoom. Monday - Friday 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
   
   

• Anderson Island families will pick up meal bags consisting of 7 days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches (with an option of milk) at the following Anderson Island meal drop-off sites. Families should visit www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/summer-meals to complete required sign-up form and waiver, as well as view menus and heating instructions.

1. Anderson Island Elementary, 13005 Camus Rd. Monday - Multi-Day Pick-Up 11:05 am - 11:35 am
2. Riviera Community club, 11016 Country Club Dr. Monday - Multi-Day Pick-Up 10:25 am - 10:40 am
3. Anderson Island General Store, 10202 Eckenstam Johnson Rd B. Monday - Multi-Day Pick-Up 10:45 am - 11:00 am
4. Pierce County Ferry Crossing. Monday - Multi-Day Pick-Up 10:00 am - 10:15 am
   

Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months. Nearly 600,000 Washington children received SUN Bucks over the summer of 2024.

Families are strongly encouraged to update their mailing address with their TANF, SNAP and the school their child attends in preparation for 2025 SUN Bucks benefits. The address on file will be used for delivering benefits.

USDA Resources
Families can call USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday – Friday
1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) English
1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) Spanish

Dear Otter Families,

The PTA wants to extend a giant THANK YOU to all of the parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, community members, etc., who supported the efforts of the PTA this year. Thanks to the wonderful donations at the Move-A-Thon and the commitment from so many volunteers, the PTA had a spectacular year. As a summary of just a few of the PTA’s efforts, this year included:

- School supplies for every student.

- Spirit wear, brag tags, otter pops, and a DUNK TANK to celebrate our fundraiser.

- Monthly recess takeovers with themed spirit days.

- Family event nights including movie night and bingo night.

- Grants to every classroom teacher and specialist.

- Financial support to help launch the new Sasquatch Reading Program.

- HUGE staff room takeovers with grab and go snacks, catered meals, sweet spreads, and a constant supply of coffee!

- State testing snacks and beach bash snacks for every student.

- Support for the first annual food drive.

- T-shirts for the relaunch of the Saltar’s Point Mileage Club!

- New reception for the 3rd annual STEAM Gala.

- New PTA Legacy wall

- YEARBOOKS! (Yes, the PTA does the yearbook!)

- Support for the annual talent show.

- Volunteer support for picture day, hearing and vision screenings, and the book fair.

It’s great knowing that the activities of the PTA are too long to list in this newsletter. We appreciate everyone who made these events happen. To the volunteers that have students moving onto Pioneer, thank you for your support over the last two years! Pioneer has a PTA that would love new volunteers, so be sure to connect with them! For our fourth-grade families, we look forward to another year with you at Saltar’s Point and we welcome new volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year.

As we close out the school year, the PTA will be providing a graduation token for current 5th grade students on the last day of school (shhhh….this is a secret to the students!). We are so proud of our 5th graders and wish them nothing but the best in their continued journey through middle school.

We are otterly amazed by our Saltar’s Point otter families and hope that you have a wonderful and relaxing summer!

P.S. If you missed the yearbook purchase deadline, please see the included flyer for information about yearbooks available for purchase (quantities extremely limited).

Saltar's Planned Absence Form

District website

Saltar's Point school website

Saltar's Point Facebook page

ParentSquare

Skyward

If your student has a fine/fee or if you want to put money on their lunch account you can pay online through https://wa-steilacoom.intouchreceipting.com/signin.

If your student has a lost book(s), the fine can be removed either from payment, finding and returning the book(s), or replacing the book.

One of the platforms SHSD uses to announce school delays or closures is the FlashAlert alert system.

FlashAlert has released a new version of their mobile app. Please first delete the existing FlashAlert app from your mobile device and then install the new version.

FlashAlert iOS app on the Apple App Store

FlashAlert Android app on the Google Play Store

We would love to have you volunteer, if you are a new parent to the district please click on the link to get signed up to volunteer.

If you are a current volunteer in the district please contact the volunteer coordinator to make sure that Saltar's Point is added to your profile.

If your student is moving up to Pioneer Middle School make sure you reach out to our volunteer coordinator to have Pioneer added to your profile.