Saltar's Point Otter News
Welcome Back to School!
8/28 & 8/29 Success Conferences
9/1 - No School - Labor Day
9/2 - First day of school for all students
9/3 - First ACE Day - Students released at 2:10 pm
9/22 - Fall Picture Day
Dear Saltar’s Point Families,
As we begin a new school year, I’d like to take a moment to share a little bit about the roles of our school leadership team so you know who to reach out to if questions or needs arise.
School Counselor – Our counselor is here to support students’ social-emotional well-being, mental health, and relationships with peers and adults. The counselor works with individual students, small groups, and classrooms to help foster a positive school experience.
Dean of Students – Our dean provides support for student behavior, helping to guide students in making safe, respectful, and responsible choices. The dean partners with families and teachers to create plans that help every student be successful.
Principal – As principal, I support the overall vision of our school, with a particular focus on our staff and the learning environment. My role includes supporting personnel, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring that our school continues to be a welcoming place for students and families.
Together, we are committed to making Saltar’s Point a safe, caring, and engaging place where every student belongs and thrives. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us—we are here to partner with you in supporting your child’s success.
Thank you,
Alex Clauson
Principal
I am so excited to see all of you as we begin the 2025-2026 school year. The custodians have worked really hard to have everything ready for you.
As Dean of students, my role is to support all of our students. I look forward to getting to know our new students and saying hello again to our returning students.
Saltar’s is a great place to be and my hope for you is that you make great memories here.
Angelo Mills
Dean of Students
Hello and welcome back! My name is Mrs. Williams, and as the new school counselor, I’m excited to support our students’ social, emotional, and academic growth through a year full of learning and growth. Please feel free to reach out anytime. I’m here to partner with you in helping your child have a successful year!
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Sarah Williams
School Counselor
Saltar's Point Elementary School
Dear Families,
We’d like to share a few important reminders to help our school days run smoothly:
School Hours
Doors open at 8:35 a.m.
Classes begin promptly at 8:40 a.m.
Dismissal is at 3:10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Dismissal is at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesdays
Dismissal Changes
If your child’s dismissal plan changes (car rider, bus, or after-school care), please notify the office no later than 2:00 p.m. (or by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays). This ensures we can safely communicate changes to your child and their teacher.
Attendance
If your child will be absent, please call the school office before 9:00 a.m. or email us at saltarspointoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.
For excused absences, please provide a doctor’s note or written explanation when your child returns.
Consistent attendance is essential for learning—thank you for making school a priority!
Coming in late or leaving early?
This year we have a new tardy kiosk, this is the same system they use at the middle school and the high school.
If you are picking your student up early, please have your picture ID with you. If you have someone other than yourself picking up your student please make sure they are in your emergency contacts and that they have their picture ID when they come in.
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.
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
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.