Saltar's Point Otter News
10/15/26
Important Upcoming Dates
October - National Bullying Prevention Month, Disability History Month & National Principals Month
10/19 - 10/22 - 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!
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
Do you want to volunteer and help out at the book fair? Sign up here:
Note from the Principal
Dear Saltar’s Point Families,
Next week is conference week! We look forward to celebrating your student’s progress, and discussing ways we can work together to support their success.
Students will be released at 12:10 each day during conference week. Lunch and breakfast will continue to be served. Please review your family’s dismissal plan with your student so they know how they are getting home. If they ride the bus, please make sure they know their bus number. If they are being picked up, please arrange for pickup at 12:10.
Students may not stay at school to wait for their scheduled conference. We are unable to provide adequate supervision after 12:10. Students should go home at dismissal and return with their family to attend their conference.
We look forward to seeing you next week!
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Alex Clauson
Principal
Saltar's Point Elementary
Counselor Connects - Calm Kids, Confident Parents
Counselor Connects, Calm Kids, Confident Parents - Supporting your child through stress & anxiety
Join our school counselor for a practical, supportive event to help you:
- Recognize the signs of stress and anxiety in children
- Try simple calming strategies you can use at home
- Know how to talk with your child, and when to reach out for support
All parents and caregivers welcome
Questions:
Sarah Williams, School Counselor
253-983-2604
PTA Move-A-Thon Fundraiser
🦦 Move-A-Thon Update: We’ve Raised Over $13,000.00
There are 2 days left to donate
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.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
🦦 We Love Our Volunteers, check out a couple upcoming volunteer opportunities!
Fall Bookfair: October 16 - October 22
Staff Appreciation Week Lunches: October 19 - October 22
October Recess Takeover: October 28
Hearing and Vision Screening: November 5
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! 🦦
From the PTA - Staff Appreciation Week
Let's show our amazing Saltar's Point staff how much they are appreciated! Please sign up here to help provide food for the staff lounge each day.
Monday October 19 - Grab & Go Snacks
Tuesday October 20 - Sandwiches
Wednesday October 21 - Soup and Salad
Thursday October 22 - Charcuterie
Please bring everything No Later Than 11am the day of your signup
October Menu
Community Flyers
Steilacoom Pumpkin Walk
Halloween Night - 5:30 - 7
Steilacoom Museum and Orr Orchard
1811 Rainier Street
Helpful Links
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