Saltar's Point Otter News

3/1 - 3/31 - 2nd Annual Hope for the Hungry Food Drive

3/13 - No School for Students

3/18 - PTA Recess Takeover

3/18 - PTA Bingo Night - more info below

3/24 - SHSD Choral Festival at PLU

3/27 - School IS in session

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

March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026

2nd Annual Hope for the Hungry Food Drive

Please send in your nonperishable food items to benefit the Steilacoom Food Bank

🌧️ Spring Weather Reminder 🌱

With spring weather comes rain… and with rain comes mud! That also means we’re seeing more muddy clothes after recess.

The Health Room has a very limited supply of spare clothing, and we often run out quickly during muddy days. To help ensure your student has something comfortable to change into if needed, please consider sending a change of clothes in their backpack.

Having an extra set of clothes at school can make those muddy recess moments a lot easier for everyone. Thank you for helping us keep our students comfortable and ready to learn!

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

Dear Families,

This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, March 13, as our staff will be participating in a day of professional learning.

I would also like to take a moment to remind families about our recess procedures. Students go outside for recess in almost all weather conditions. The only time we hold indoor recess is when there is lightning. With the recent wet weather, our playground can become quite muddy.

Please remind your students to do their best to stay out of the mud and help keep their clothes dry during recess. Unfortunately, the school does not have extra changes of clothes available for students who get wet or muddy.

Thank you for helping us reinforce this message at home and for your continued support.

--

Alex Clauson

Principal

Saltar's Point Elementary

Each year we screen all 5th grade students for eligibility in the district’s Highly Capable Program. This year’s screening occurred with the 4th grade SBA tests and iReady Fall and Winter diagnostic tests. Students whose scores meet at least one qualifying point for the program are invited for further testing via a Parent Square message to their family which includes a “Request for Permission to Test.” Further testing will occur during conference week, March 30-April 3. If you are the parent/guardian of a 5th grade student and do not receive this Parent Square message, you are welcome to apply for the Highly Capable Program in April. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to contact me via Parent Square or email at hengstrom@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.

📸✨ Calling All Saltar’s Point Otters! Share Your Yearbook Photos! ✨📸

Help us capture the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments that make this school year amazing! We’re building this year’s yearbook — and your photos can make it shine.

Got snapshots of:
⭐ Classroom fun
🚌 Field trip adventures
🎉 Special events
💙 Spirit days
📷 Or those perfectly candid everyday memories

Send them our way! The more moments we collect, the more vibrant and memorable this year’s book will be for our students.

📧 Email your photos to:
Saltarsyearbook@gmail.com

Thank you for helping us celebrate our Otter community and preserve this year’s memories!

SALTAR'S POINT PTA RECESS TAKEOVER!

🎉 Wednesday, March 18 🎉

The PTA is taking over recess for a day full of fun games, activities, and excitement for our Otters!

We need volunteers to help run activities, supervise games, and make this event a success for our students.

Want to help? Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449AAA62EA4FE3-62744485-march

Whether you can help for a short time or the whole recess period, we appreciate your support!

📍 Saltar's Point Elementary
👟 Outdoor fun for students
🙌 Volunteers make it possible!

Thank you for helping make recess extra special for our Otters!

🎬 Volunteers Needed for Movie Night! 🍿

We currently only have 2 volunteers signed up for Movie Night and we have lots of open spots that still need to be filled. Volunteer shifts are short and flexible — ranging from 1½ to 2½ hours.

This event was so much fun last time, but we need more help to make it happen again! There are several ways you can pitch in:

• Help with prep and setup
• Assist with pizza and drinks
• Be a runner
• Help at the prize table
• Serve as a hallway monitor
• Help with clean up at the end

⚠️ Important: If the PTA doesn’t get enough volunteers, the event may have to be cancelled.

👉 Click here for the volunteer link to see available opportunities and help make this event a success.

Questions? Email us at saltarspta@gmail.com

Thank you for helping make this a fun night for our Otters! 💙

Thanks to our amazing PTA, the staff lounge has been stocked for the first half of the year — and it’s been more popular than we ever imagined! To keep this special space going strong, we’re asking Saltar’s Point families for a little help.

Scan the QR code to get to our Amazon list — the list will remain open for the rest of the year and will be updated as needs change. If you shop elsewhere, simply drop your items off at the office and mark them as “purchased” on the list.

Thank you for helping support our amazing staff! 💙

Our salmon are tentatively scheduled to be released by Mr. Slater this coming Saturday! Before they head out to begin their journey, students had one last chance to observe them up close and say goodbye.

It has been exciting watching them grow and change throughout the year, and we can’t wait for them to continue their adventure in the wild!

🙌 We’d Love Your Help! Volunteer With Us 🦦

We are always happy to have volunteers supporting our students and school community!

If you are new to the district, please click the link to sign up to become a volunteer.

If you are a current district volunteer, please contact the volunteer coordinator to make sure Saltar’s Point is added to your volunteer profile.

If your student will be moving up to Pioneer Middle School, be sure to reach out to our volunteer coordinator to have Pioneer added to your profile as well.

Thank you for helping make our school community such a great place for our Otters!