Saltar's Point Otter News

October - National Bullying Prevention Month, Disability History Month & National Principals Month

10/9 - Professional Development Day - No School for Students

10/15 - Great Shakeout - Earthquake Drill

10/19 - 10/23 - Book Fair - see flyer below

10/19 - 10/23 - Conferences - Half Days (students released at 12:10 pm)

10/28 - Picture Make Up Day

10/19 - 10/30 - Impact Aid Surveys sent out through ParentSquare

10/21 - Unity Day

Every Wednesday is ACE Day and students are released at 2:10 pm (except half days)

The book fair is coming during conference week!

October 19 - October 21 - 12:15 pm - 3:30 pm

October 22 - 12:15 - 6 pm

Check out the school book fair website to preview the books and to set up your student's ewallet.

Saltar's Point Scholastic Book Fair

Dear Saltar’s Point Families,

Please remember that tomorrow, Friday, October 9, there is no school for students. Our staff will be participating in a professional learning day.

We also want to clarify how breakfast and lunch work at Saltar’s Point. Cherrydale Primary provides free breakfast and lunch to all students. At Saltar’s Point, breakfast and lunch are free only for students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Families whose students do not qualify are responsible for the cost of school meals.

Free and reduced-price meal eligibility is generally based on household size and income. Even if you are unsure whether your family qualifies, we encourage you to apply. If your household income or family circumstances have changed, you may also wish to submit a new application. All families who have previously qualified for the program must reapply each year. Although the program is called “free and reduced-price meals,” qualifying students at Saltar’s Point receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost.

Please contact our main office for help accessing or completing the application, or for guidance on whom to contact about eligibility. We know that applications can feel confusing, and we are happy to help families through the process.

If your student does not qualify for free and reduced-price meals and their unpaid meal balance exceeds $20, you will receive a notification from the district and the school. If you receive a notice and need assistance, please reach out so we can help you explore available support.

We want to make sure every family who qualifies receives this support and every student has access to breakfast and lunch.

Thank you,

Alex Clauson
Principal, Saltar’s Point Elementary

🍂 Fall is Here… and So Is the Rain & Mud! 🌧️

With rainy days come muddy recesses and the occasional bathroom accident! Please consider sending a spare change of clothes in your student’s backpack, just in case.

Our Health Room clothing supply is limited, and we may not always have the right size available.

Thanks for helping us keep our Otters clean, dry, and comfortable! 🦦

🦦 We Love Our Volunteers!

We love having families join us for recess takeovers, field trips, classroom activities, library help, and all the other ways you support our Otters!

To help volunteering go smoothly, we ask for just a few things:

• Volunteer at Cherrydale or Chloe? Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator to have Saltar’s Point added to your profile.
• Your volunteer clearance has expired? Check with the Volunteer Coordinator to make sure you have been renewed.
• New to our district? Please complete a volunteer application with plenty of time for it to be processed before your volunteer opportunity.
  
  

You can find all the information you need, including volunteer and school contacts, here: District Volunteer Information

Not sure if you’re cleared and active for Saltar’s Point? Give us a call or email the office, and we’re happy to check!

Thank you for volunteering your time—we can’t wait to see you at Saltar’s Point! 🦦

🦦 Move-A-Thon Update: We’ve Raised Over $9,000.00

Our goal is $25,000, and if every student raises $55, we’ll surpass it! Donations can come from friends and family near and far.

Thank you for supporting our Otters and helping make Saltar’s Point an enriching place for our students and families! 🦦💙

Questions or interested in volunteering? Email saltarspta@gmail.com or message the PTA on Facebook.

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