Saltar's Point Otter News

1/19 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - NO SCHOOL

1/20 - Purple Up

1/21 - PTA Recess Takeover - see below for sign up info

1/23 -Half day for students - students released at 12:10 pm

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

Saltar's Withdrawal Form

Saltar's Planned Absence Form

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Saltar's Point school website

Saltar's Point Facebook page

ParentSquare

Skyward

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Safety Reminder for Families

The safety of our students and staff is always a top priority. Please note that we will be conducting an evacuation/fire drill tomorrow as part of our regular safety procedures.

We would also like to remind families of a few important safety expectations:

• All visitors must buzz in at the front entrance to gain entry to the building. Please do not allow others to enter behind you.

• Students who are designated for parent pick-up should wait at the front of the school, where staff supervision is provided. Please do not arrange pick-up in alternate locations that are not supervised.

• Take a moment to review and update your child’s emergency contact information to ensure we can reach the appropriate adults if needed.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community safe and secure.

Regular school attendance is essential for student learning and success. Now that we are in the middle of cold and flu season, we understand that students may need to stay home when they are ill.

If your child is absent due to illness for five (5) or more consecutive school days, please provide the school with a doctor’s note to excuse the absence for that timeframe.

If you have any questions about attendance or need support, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office. Thank you for your partnership in supporting student learning and well-being.

Dear Families;

Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children, a local nonprofit organization partnering with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, is offering free preventive dental services at our school on February 5th. These services are free and you will not receive a bill. If a dental issue is identified, you will be notified. For your child to participate, please complete the permission form sent home with your child.

What will happen? A dental hygienist will look at your child's teeth and make a visual assessment. They will apply fluoride varnish, a thin protective coating to keep teeth health and strong. If your child's teeth are ready, the hygienist will place dental sealants, which protect teeth from developing cavities.

Questions? Please contact Bree Giovannini, LPN at 253.983.2606 or bgiovannini@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.

PLEASE READ REGARDING COUGH DROPS

IF YOUR CHILD REQUIRES COUGH DROPS AT SCHOOL, PLEASE NOTE THE

FOLLOWING:

Many cough drops contain medication and/or herbs. Ex. Lidocaine, Menthol, Echinacea. By

law we cannot dispense any medication type items without MD orders, parent request, and

item in original packaging. Cough drops that do not contain these things are not any better

than a hard candy.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SEND TO SCHOOL SOME HARD CANDY, LIKE LIFESAVERS, FOR

USE WHILE YOUR CHILD IS NOT FEELING WELL.

COUGH DROPS AT SCHOOL REQUIRE A MEDICATION ORDERS FORM.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A MEDICATION ORDERS FORM OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE HEALTH ROOM (253) 983-2606.

On January 21, the PTA is hosting the first Recess Takeover of 2026! This is a fun opportunity to volunteer and join our Otters outside during recess.

To keep our volunteers cozy, the PTA will be providing Hot Hands hand warmers for everyone helping out ❄️🧤

📌 Volunteer Reminder:
All volunteers must be cleared through the district office. Please visit the website below for volunteer criteria and the application process:
👉 https://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/who-we-are/departments/volunteers

Once approved, your volunteer clearance is good for 2 years ✔️

🗓️ Click here to sign up!

📧 If you have any questions, please email us at saltarspta@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting our school and making recess extra special! 💙🦦

The salmon are moving into the "alevin" stage. Once hatched, they will remain in the gravel, nourished by a yolk sac attached to their belly.

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.