Saltar's Point News
6/4/26
Important Upcoming Dates
6/5 - Earthquake Drill
6/5 - Saltar's Spring Concert - see flyer below
6/8 - 4th Grade Beach Bash - see information below
6/9 - 5th Grade Beach Bash - see information below
6/12 - Last Day of School - 1/2 day - students released at 12:10 pm
Every Wednesday is ACE Day and students are released at 2:10 pm (except half days)
Note from the Principal - Beach Bash
Dear Families,
We are always excited for Beach Bash! This special event is a wonderful opportunity for students to enjoy the outdoors, participate in fun activities, and celebrate the end of a successful school year. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please review the following expectations with your child before the event.
Beach Bash Expectations
- Dress for the Weather
- Students should wear suitable clothing and comfortable shoes for the weather and the long walk to and from the beach.
- School dress code remains in effect.
- Hats and sunglasses may be worn for sun protection.
- Sun Safety
- If the weather is sunny, please apply sunscreen to your child before school.
- You may send additional sunscreen for your child to reapply as needed.
- Please note that sunscreen cannot be shared between students.
- Lunch and Drinks
- Students who did not order a school lunch should bring a sack lunch and a drink.
- Please label lunches with your child’s name.
- Glass containers are not permitted.
- Leave Personal Items at Home
- Sports equipment will be provided.
- Students should not bring toys, electronics, or other personal items.
- Stay Within Designated Boundaries
- Teachers will clearly explain the beach boundaries, and students must remain within those areas at all times.
- Shoes Stay On
- Students may not remove their shoes or socks while at the beach.
- Leave Nature at the Beach
- Students may examine and collect interesting items they find, but all items must remain at the beach.
- No Rock Throwing or Skipping
- For everyone's safety, rock skipping and throwing are not allowed.
- No Climbing Trees
- Students must stay off all trees and other climbing hazards.
- Stay Out of the Water
- Students are not permitted to enter the water.
- Any student who enters the water and becomes wet will be sent back to school.
- Chaperone Guidelines
- If parents are chaperoning, siblings and family pets must remain at home.
- Safe Walking Expectations
- During the walk to and from the beach, students should stay on the sidewalk and keep their hands and feet to themselves.
- Leave It Better Than You Found It
- Approximately 15 minutes before departure, students will spread out to help collect garbage and other litter.
- Our goal is to leave the beach cleaner than we found it!
Thank you for reviewing these expectations with your child and helping us make Beach Bash a safe and memorable experience for all students.
Sincerely,
--
Alex Clauson
Principal
Saltar's Point Elementary
Saltar's Point Spring Concert
Friday June 5th
Choir 6:30 - 7 pm & Marimba 7:15 - 7:45pm
Note from Health Room - End of Year Medication Pick-Up Reminder
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 12 TH .
*All emergency medication must stay in the health room while the student is in the building. If you pick up an emergency medication early, your student must leave the building with the medication.
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 12 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 2026-2027 school year, click here
Lost & Found Reminder
Does your student leave the house with items like a water bottle, lunch bag, coat, hoodie, or other belongings and not come home with them? Those missing items may be in our school Lost & Found.
Families are encouraged to stop by and check for any belongings that may belong to their student before the end of the school year. Once school is out for the summer, all unclaimed items will be donated to Caring for Kids, an organization that provides school supplies, clothing, food, hygiene products, and other essentials to children and families in need throughout our community.
June Lunch Menu
Summer Meal Program
Summer Meal Resources
The Steilacoom Historical School District announces sponsorship of the Summer Meal Program for children. Meals are available at no charge to any child age 1 – 18 years old.
Steilacoom Summer Meal Program
The Summer Meal Program will serve lunch at Steilacoom sites from June 22 to August 21, 2026.
Lunch only will be served at the following locations in partnership with our community partners, the town of Steilacoom and the Pierce County Library System. Children must eat on-site during service time/hours. Menus can be found on the district’s website at http://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/summer-meals
Steilacoom Site Name & Address Days of Operation Meal Service Type(s) and Time(s)
Steilacoom Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd, Steilacoom
Monday - Friday, 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Farrell’s Marsh North Trailhead, 1302 Chambers St, Steilacoom
Monday - Friday, 12:05 – 12:15 p.m.
Pioneer Orchard Park, 1701 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Monday - Friday, 12:20 – 12:30 p.m.
Sunnyside Beach Park, 1799 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Monday – Friday, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Anderson Island Summer Meal Program
The Summer Meal Program will serve meals to Anderson Island families weekly on Wednesdays from June 17 to August 19, 2026.
Anderson Island families will pick up meal bags consisting of 7 days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches (with an option of milk) at the following Anderson Island meal drop-off sites. Families should visit www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/summer-meals to complete required sign-up form and waiver, as well as view menus and heating instructions.
Anderson Island Site Name & Address, Days of Operation, Meal Service Type(s) and Time(s)
Riviera Community Club, 11016 Country Club Dr
Wednesday – Multi-Day Pick-Up, 10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Anderson Island Elementary, 13005 Camus Rd
Wednesday – Multi-Day Pick-Up, 10:25 - 11:05 a.m.
American Legion Community Center, 11319 Yoman Rd
Wednesday – Multi-Day Pick-Up, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Pierce County Ferry Crossing
Wednesday – Multi-Day Pick-Up, 11:50 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months.
Families are strongly encouraged to update their mailing address with their TANF, SNAP and the school their child attends in preparation for 2026 SUN Bucks benefits. The address on file will be used for delivering benefits.
USDA Resources
Families can call USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday – Friday
1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) English
1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) Spanish
Community Flyers
Dynamite Baseball Tryouts
Fielding teams: 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U
Powderworks Park 6/14 10 am - 12 pm
Scan the QR code to pre register
The Reptile Lady at the DuPont Farmers Market
July 23, 2026 @ 5 pm
On the state at Clocktower Park
City of DuPont 2026 Farmers Market
Thursdays 3-7 pm
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 16, 23
August 6
October 4
Scan the QR code to plan your visit
City of DuPont Summer Reading Kick Off Party
Friday June 12, 2026
3 pm - 5 pm
Ross Plaza in DuPont
City of DuPont KIds Bike & Buggy 4th of July Parade
Parade Start - 10 am
Check in time - 9:45 am
Location - Haskell & Palisade (near the Chloe Clark statue)
All participants must be accompanied by an adult
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