Saltar's Point Otter News
May 22, 2025
Dear Families,
We wanted to send a few important reminders about the upcoming school schedule:
There will be no school this Friday, as it will serve as an unused snow make-up day.
There will also be no school on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day.
Additionally, we are excited to invite you and your family to our annual STEAM Gala next week!
When: Wednesday, May 28th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: All through Saltar's Point
Join us for an evening filled with student projects, hands-on activities, and interactive exhibits celebrating science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support our students’ creativity and hard work!
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Alex Clauson
Principal
Saltar's Point Elementary
A quick update from the Counselor’s office. This week and next, we are discussing the benefits of “Thinking of Otters”. I had noticed an uptick in some kids being mean to one another. I often mention the “get-evens” and that “one thing always leads to another” and that if you follow the path of being mean because you feel you are justified, it often leads to bad outcomes. I shared some videos of people who chose the alternative of being nice to one another and all the benefits that derive from this path. If you haven’t had the chance recently, you might want to remind your student that there are other tools for solving problems besides the get-even, and that the school is always ready to support students in these efforts.
I have also begun telling our 5th graders that I will be retiring at the end of this school year. I plan on telling our 4th graders during the last two weeks of school at Counselor Time.
MEDICATION PICK-UP REMINDER
YOUR STUDENT’S MEDICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ANY TIME AFTER DISMISSAL UNTIL 1:00 P.M. ON JUNE 13TH.
*All emergency medication must stay in the health room while the student is in the building.
All student medications must be picked up from the health room by the student’s parent or guardian. Medications will not be sent home with or picked up by students. This is in compliance with district wide policies and procedures. Any and all medications not picked up on June 13 by 1:00 p.m. will be destroyed in compliance with Washington State Law. Any questions, or concerns, please contact the Saltar’s Point Health Room.
Have a wonderful summer break!
Bree Giovannini LPN
253.983.2606
bgiovannini@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
For health room forms for the 2025-2026 school year, click here
Summer break is just around the corner and we are working to clean up any remaining
unexcused absences we have in the system. Please check the attendance section in Skyward
to see if this affects your student.
If you see any unexcused absences please respond through Parent Square, call the office or
send an email to saltarspointoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.
When responding please include the date and the reason your student was absent. If a reason
is not included we will not be able to clear the absence.
Thank you for your continued communication regarding your student’s attendance.
If you haven't already, please review with your student to choose their 6th grade elective choice. Pioneer needs this information to start scheduling.
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