Saltar's Point Otter News
3/5/26
3/1 - 3/31 - 2nd Annual Hope for the Hungry Food Drive
3/13 - No School for Students
3/18 - PTA Recess Takeover
3/18 - PTA Bingo Night - more info below
3/24 - SHSD Choral Festival at PLU
3/27 - School IS in session
Every Wednesday is ACE Day and students are released at 2:10 pm (except half days)
Are you moving?
Fill this out: Saltar's Withdrawal Form
Is your student going to be out for a planned trip?
Fill this out: Saltar's Planned Absence Form
Do you have District questions?
Go here: District website
Do you have school specific questions?
Go here: Saltar's Point school website
Do you want to see fun pictures?
Check out our Saltar's Point Facebook page
How does the district/school/teacher communicate with families?
They use this: ParentSquare
Do you need a copy of a report card or need to check on attendance, bus or emergency contacts?
Go to Family Access here: Skyward
Do you need to pay for field trips or fines or put money on lunch accounts?
Go here: TouchBase Payments
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to inform you about the upcoming Smarter Balanced Assessments for Math and English Language Arts (ELA) for all students, as well as the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science for our 5th grade students. These assessments are an important part of tracking your child’s academic progress and ensuring we continue to meet their educational needs.
Test Dates:
Smarter Balanced Assessments (Math and ELA): May 4, 7, 11, 12, and 14
Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science: May 5 (5th grade only)
Attendance is Critical: Please plan ahead to ensure your child is present for testing. Absences during these dates can impact your child’s ability to participate and complete the tests. We ask that you avoid scheduling appointments or other activities that could interfere with testing.
Testing is Required: Participation in state testing is required for all students. If, for any reason, you wish to refuse testing for your child, we require a meeting with an administrator prior to April 3. Please note that refusal requests will not be accepted without a prior meeting, and no refusals will be granted after the cut-off date.
How You Can Help: To support your child’s success, please encourage them to:
Get plenty of rest the night before each test.
Have a healthy breakfast to start the day energized.
Approach the tests with confidence and a positive mindset.
We appreciate your support in ensuring your child is prepared and present for these important assessments. If you have any questions, or if you need to schedule a refusal meeting, please contact the school before the April 3 deadline.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!
Over the past two weeks, students learned about stereotypes and how they can affect the way we see and treat others. We discussed how stereotypes are assumptions about groups of people that are often unfair or untrue. Through discussion and activities, students practiced recognizing stereotypes and thinking critically about the messages they see and hear. They also explored how making assumptions can impact friendships and our community.
We wrapped up the lesson by focusing on empathy and the importance of getting to know people as individuals. Our goal is to continue building a school environment where every student feels respected, valued, and included.
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Sarah Williams
School Counselor
Saltar's Point Elementary School
Kids Super Spring Break Camp
City of DuPont Parks & Recreation
April 6th - 9th 2026
Register at Dupontwa.gov/548/camps
Questions? Contact Emma at Ewigard@dupontwa.gov
City of DuPont Shamrock Run & Walk
March 15 at 12 pm
Scan the QR code for the route and registration
JBLM Storybook Soiree
Kids' Ball!
April 25, 4-6 pm
Lewis North School Age Center
Sign Up Deadline March 31st
For Registration call: 253-966-2977
For more information call: 253-967-7195
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.