Saltar's Point Otter News

9/26 (AM) - Move-A-Thon

9/26 (PM) - Fire Evacuation Drill

10/10 - No School - Professional Development day

10/20-10/24 - Conference Week Half Days - release time 12:10

10/20- 10/23 - Book Fair - More info coming soon

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

Locations - Dates - times

Steilacoom High School

Friday - 10/3/25

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Pioneer Middle School

Wednesday - 10/22/25

11:10 am - 3:10 pm

Cherrydale Primary School

Thursday - 10/23/25

12 pm - 4 pm

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up

Saltar's Withdrawal Form

Saltar's Planned Absence Form

District website

Saltar's Point school website

Saltar's Point Facebook page

ParentSquare

Skyward

Dear Families,

We are excited for our annual Move-A-Thon tomorrow, Friday! This event is not only a wonderful way for our students to stay active and have fun, but it also helps raise important funds to support our school community.

We want to extend a thank you to all of our families for supporting the PTA through donations, encouragement, and spreading the word. Your generosity helps make it possible for the PTA to continue providing enrichment opportunities, classroom support, and school-wide events that benefit every student.

We are looking forward to a morning full of movement, laughter, and school spirit. Thank you again for being such an important part of making this event a success!

--

Alex Clauson

Principal

Saltar's Point Elementary

Otter Talks began this week during student lunch periods, and it's off to a great start. If you're unfamiliar with the program or if your child is asking for permission to join, please check ParentSquare for more information and to complete the permission form.

Sarah Williams

School Counselor

Saltar's Point Elementary School

Send your child to school if they...

Don't feel great but are able to participate in normal activities.

Keep your child home if they...

Fell sick and have a fever of 100.4F or higher, test positive for flue or COVID-19, or can't participate in normal activities.

Has thrown up in the past 24 hours.

Have diarrhea and increased stool frequency.

Have a rash of unknown origin. They can return to school when a healthcare provider says it's okay.

Have an oozing sore or wound you can't cover or contain.

Call a healthcare provider if they...

Have a fever of 100.4F or higher for more than 2 days.

Throw up or have diarrhea for more than 2 days.

Have the sniffles for more than a week and aren't getting better.

Have asthma symptoms after using asthma medicine. If they have trouble breathing after using an inhaler, call 911.

This is general guidance. Schools, healthcare providers, or the Health Department may advise differently based on individual circumstances.

Do you have respiratory virus symptoms, like those from COVID-19, influenza or RSV?

1. If you are sick, stay home and away from others, including those you live with who are not sick.

• You can go back to your normal activities when both of the following have been true for at least 24 hours:
• Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
• You have not had a fever
• Test for COVID-19 if available. Testing for COVID-19 can help you get effective treatment and protect people at high risk. You may still have COVID-19 or another contagious respiratory illness, even if you get a negative home test result.
• Are you at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 or influenza? Talk to your health care provider right away to determine if you are eligible for treatment, even if your symptoms are mild.

2. When returning to normal activities, wear a mask and take precautions over the next 5 days, such as:

• Improving airflow and filtration
• Washing hands often with soap and water.
• Physically distancing.
• Cleaning frequently.
• Using testing before being around other people indoors.
• If you test positive for COVID-19 but don't' have symptoms, you should still wear a mask and take additional precautions for 5 days.

Respiratory virus symptoms may include: Cough, Fever, Chills, Headache, Sore throat, Runny or stuffy nose, Sneezing, Chest discomfort, Decrease in appetite, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, Weakness, Wheezing.

If you have questions about your illness or are worried about your symptoms, reach out to your healthcare provider.

Consider staying away from people who are at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 (such as older adults and people with weakened immune systems) until:

10 days have passed since your illness began, or

You test negative for COVID-19 with an antigen test (such as a self test)

If you must be around someone at high risk of getting very sick during this time, wear a mask.

Scan the QR codes on the flyer for more information.

Join our Team! We are looking for a part-time special education teacher at Pioneer Middle School. Scan the QR code for more information and to apply.

Our goal is $20,000

Move-A-Thon Progress - $9,750.00

Scan the QR Code in the flyer to go to our donation site.

To keep our school safe and healthy for all students, please remember:

• Allergies: Many of our students have severe food allergies. Although we are not currently nut free, please avoid sending items with peanuts or tree nuts.

• Sharing Food: For everyone’s safety, students should only eat the food they bring from home or receive from the school cafeteria—no sharing with others.

• Healthy Choices: We encourage balanced snacks and lunches to help students stay focused and energized.

• Celebrations: If you’d like to send a treat for a birthday or class event, please coordinate with your child’s teacher in advance.

• Pre-Packaged Items: All food items brought to school must be in a sealed, pre-packaged container with the ingredients list clearly printed.

• First Two Weeks: No celebrations with food brought to school may occur within the first two weeks of school.

Thank you for helping us make Saltar’s Point a safe, inclusive place for every student.

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

Sunday, October 5 from 10 to 4

Press apples into cider the old-fashioned way! Listen to great music while strolling through the street fair featuring quality handcrafts and booths. Enjoy apple related foods such as apple cider float, caramel apples or apple pie with ice cream! Check out the firetruck and meet firefighters! This is a family friendly event.

Student clubs from the Steilacoom High School will offer activities for children in the tennis court area and help out in other ways. Members of Boy Scout Troop #71 run one of the presses and help with the press operations. The Museum and the Wagon Shop will also be open.

Sponsored by the Steilacoom Historical Museum. Call 584-4133 for more information or go to www.steilacoomhistorical.org

The Steilacoom Historical School District does not sponsor or endorse this event/information and the district assumes no responsibility for it.

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.