Saltar's Point Otter News

3/1 - 4/3 (extended) - 2nd Annual Hope for the Hungry Food Drive

3/27 - School IS in session

3/27 - Lockdown Drill

April - Month of the Military Child

4/1 - 4/3 - Half Days for students - Students released at 12:10 pm

4/1 - 4/3 - Spring Conferences - check with your student's teacher

4/6 - 4/10 - Spring Break

4/20 - 4/24 - Month of the Military Child Spirit Week - see flyer below

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

Extended to April 3

2nd Annual Hope for the Hungry Food Drive

Please send in your nonperishable food items to benefit the Steilacoom Food Bank

Dear Families,

This is a friendly reminder that school will be in session tomorrow as this day was originally scheduled as a snow make-up day.

I also want to remind everyone that next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we will have early dismissal at 12:10 p.m. to allow time for Parent-Teacher Conferences.

All students and staff will be on Spring Break April 6-10 with all students returning to school on Monday, April 13th.

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Alex Clauson

Principal

Saltar's Point Elementary

Over the past few weeks, students have been learning about the importance of being kind, respectful, and standing up against bullying. We discussed what it means to treat others with empathy and how each student can make a positive impact in our school community. As part of this lesson, we created a "Kindness Garden" at the front entrance of the school. Each student wrote a personal commitment on a paper flower, describing how they will continue to show kindness throughout the year. These flowers are now displayed as a reminder of the positive choices we can all make every day. I encourage you to continue these conversations at home by asking your child about their kindness promise. Thank you for your continued support in helping us build a caring and respectful school environment.

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Sarah Williams

School Counselor

Saltar's Point Elementary School

🌧️ Spring Weather Reminder 🌱

With spring weather comes rain… and with rain comes mud! That also means we’re seeing more muddy clothes after recess.

The Health Room has a very limited supply of spare clothing, and we often run out quickly during muddy days. To help ensure your student has something comfortable to change into if needed, please consider sending a change of clothes in their backpack.

Having an extra set of clothes at school can make those muddy recess moments a lot easier for everyone. Thank you for helping us keep our students comfortable and ready to learn!

Each year we screen all 5th grade students for eligibility in the district’s Highly Capable Program. This year’s screening occurred with the 4th grade SBA tests and iReady Fall and Winter diagnostic tests. Students whose scores meet at least one qualifying point for the program are invited for further testing via a Parent Square message to their family which includes a “Request for Permission to Test.” Further testing will occur during conference week, March 30-April 3. If you are the parent/guardian of a 5th grade student and do not receive this Parent Square message, you are welcome to apply for the Highly Capable Program in April. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to contact me via Parent Square or email at hengstrom@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.

Every Spring there is a window of opportunity for 1st-4th grade students to apply for the district’s Highly Capable Program. Any family is welcome to apply. Students who qualify may have advanced academic skills, display an abundance of creativity, or are amazing thinkers. Application forms are found on the district’s website on this page: Highly Capable Program or you may request a paper copy from your child’s classroom teacher. Applications are due April 17, 2026. Evaluation and testing will be completed in late April and early May. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to contact me via Parent Square or email at hengstrom@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.

Yearbook Cover Contest - Theme: Making Waves

Rules and Guidelines:

• Use Standard 8.5X11 sheet of paper
• Design should be vertical
• Use the whole paper for the design
• Bold colors for clarity and visual interest
• Create with bright and bold colors (markers and/or paint preferred)
• Write your name and teacher's name on the back of the design in pencil
• Turn in to your teacher or front office by April 15th
• Students will vote for the finalist
  

Winner will be announced by end of April
All designs that follow the guidelines will be featured in the yearbook!

Winner receives a FREE YEARBOOK!

Submissions due by April 15th.

🎉 The Spirit Gear Shop is BACK! 🎉

Get your Saltar’s gear before it closes on April 5th!

👕 Shirts
🧥 Hoodies
👜 Tote Bags

Show your school spirit and support our PTA!

🛒 Shop now: saltarsptagivebacks.com/shop or scan the QR code on the flyer

Thank you for your support! 💙

Dear Saltar's Point Families,

Auditions for the SP Talent Show will be held in the gym on Friday May 1 and Monday May 4 from 3:15-4:30. Students only need to attend one of these auditions. These will be open auditions and students will perform in front of each other. There will be no transportation provided. Parents will not be allowed in the auditions and cannot pick up their child early. We will walk the students out at 4:30. The talent show will be on the last day of school time TBD.

To prepare for your audition, please understand the following guidelines:

1. Practice and rehearse your act enough so you can perform it. Your audition needs to be 2 minutes or less (your final performance can be longer). You will start your song/act and we will cut you off around the two minute mark. There will be no second auditions so you need to be polished and ready to perform. Nerves are OK! It's part of the process but show up ready to entertain! Check out this video with some great tips for auditioning! Even though it is geared toward America's Got Talent, it applies here as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xNdaYFG2b0

2. If recorded music is used, it must be appropriate for our school. The songs cannot contain bad words. The content needs to be age appropriate (no sexual content, no reference to drugs or alcohol, no reference to violence). For the performance, it must be a karaoke version (instrumental). You can find most karaoke tracks on YouTube:-) Please email the youtube link or recording mp3 to Mrs. Bathurst prior to the audition. ebathurst@steilacoom.k12.wa.us. **Students will not audition if no music is sent. **

3. Group auditions will require an entry form for each person in the group signed by each individual’s parent or guardian.

4. We will be scoring students' auditions using a rubric. Please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1abZdE57-pKN7KpCe9av4P0y4P6pjtYUz/view?usp=sharing

5. Audition forms will be sent out after spring break in parent square. Sign ups will be digital in a google form.

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