Saltar's Point Otter News
10/16/25
10/20-10/24 - Conference Week Half Days - student release time 12:10
10/20- 10/23 - Book Fair - see flyer below with times
10/21 - Purple Up
10/22 - Unity Day
10/22 - Flu & Covid 19 Vaccine Clinic at Pioneer (see below)
10/23 - Flu & Covid 19 Vaccine Clinic at Cherrydale (see below)
10/29 - PTA Recess Takeover
Every Wednesday is ACE Day and students are released at 2:10 pm (except half days)
Dear Saltar’s Point Families,
Next week is Conference Week, and we want to remind you that school will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. each day (Monday through Friday). Please make sure your child’s afternoon transportation plans are arranged accordingly.
Lunch will still be served at school each day before dismissal.
We’d also like to remind everyone of our school electronics policy. Students should keep personal electronic devices such as phones, smartwatches, and gaming devices turned off and stored away during the school day. This helps us maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment.
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Alex Clauson
Principal
Saltar's Point Elementary
Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting your child’s classroom to teach a lesson on grit. We explored what it means to show perseverance, work through challenges, and stay motivated even when things get tough. Students participated in discussions and an activity that helped them reflect on times they’ve shown grit, and we talked about strategies to stay focused and resilient when facing academic or personal challenges. Encouraging grit is one way we help students build confidence and resilience, which are skills that support both their learning and their personal development. Feel free to ask your child what grit means to them and how they can use it at school and at home!
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Sarah Williams
School Counselor
Saltar's Point Elementary School
To keep our school safe and healthy for all students, please remember:
Allergies: Many of our students have severe food allergies. Although we are not currently nut free, please avoid sending items with peanuts or tree nuts.
Sharing Food: For everyone’s safety, students should only eat the food they bring from home or receive from the school cafeteria—no sharing with others.
Healthy Choices: We encourage balanced snacks and lunches to help students stay focused and energized.
Celebrations: If you’d like to send a treat for a birthday or class event, please coordinate with your child’s teacher in advance.
Pre-Packaged Items: All food items brought to school must be in a sealed, pre-packaged container with the ingredients list clearly printed.
First Two Weeks: No celebrations with food brought to school may occur within the first two weeks of school.
Thank you for helping us make Saltar’s Point a safe, inclusive place for every student.
Troop 62's 4th Annual Chopped Cook-Off
A friendly Halloween Themed Cooking Competition
When - October 30 @ 1830 - 2000
Where - Scout Hut @ 8094 NCO Beach Rd, JBLM WA 98433
RSVP - bsa.troop62.jblm@gmail.com
NW Community Church Trunk or Treat
Games, Trunks, Treats, and More
October 30, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
10402 Kline St SW, Lakewood WA 98499
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.