Saltar's Point Otter News
May 29, 2025
Upcoming June Events
6/6 - Saltar's Point Spring Concert - 6:30 pm
6/9 - 4th Grade Beach Bash
6/10 - 5th Grade Beach Bash
6/11 ACE Day - students released at 2:10 pm
6/13 - Last Day of School! Half Day - Students released at 12:10 pm
6/13 - Report Cards available in SkyWard Family Access - more info to come
From the Principal
Dear Families,
I want to extend thanks to everyone who joined us for our STEAM Gala last night. It was truly a wonderful evening filled with curiosity, creativity, and community spirit...and a lot of cotton candy. We welcomed over 500 attendees to the event.
A special thank you goes to our incredible teachers and talented students, whose hard work and enthusiasm brought the displays and activities to life. Their dedication and creativity turned the evening into an inspiring celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
Thank you again for making the evening so memorable!
--
Alex Clauson
Principal
Saltar's Point Elementary
From the Health Room
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 13TH.
*All emergency medication must stay in the health room while the student is in the building.
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 13 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 2025-2026 school year, click here
From the Attendance Office
Summer break is just around the corner and we are working to clean up any remaining
unexcused absences we have in the system. Please check the attendance section in Skyward
to see if this affects your student.
If you see any unexcused absences please respond through Parent Square, call the office or
send an email to saltarspointoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.
When responding please include the date and the reason your student was absent. If a reason
is not included we will not be able to clear the absence.
Thank you for your continued communication regarding your student’s attendance.
From Pioneer Middle School
What Incoming 6th Grade Families Need to Know
Check out this information from Pioneers 6th grade family night
Also from Pioneer Middle School for our rising 6th graders
6th Grade Elective Choices
If you haven't already, please review with your student to choose their 6th grade elective choice. Pioneer needs this information to start scheduling.
FROM THE PTA
SP Nonfiction Book Drive & General Membership meeting
Saltar’s Point Nonfiction Book Drive is Here!
We’re launching a Nonfiction Book Drive to support the Saltar's Point Elementary School Library—and we need your help! Let’s fill the shelves with books that spark curiosity, inspire learning, and empower our students.
How You Can Help:
Donate online:
https://saltarspta.givebacks.com/store/items/1197147
Purchase books directly from our Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZLZ4CXB04178?ref_=wl_share
Books can be:
– Shipped directly to the school
– Dropped off by students or parents at the front office
Every book brings us closer to building a stronger, more vibrant school library. Thank you for your support!
Be sure to RSVP to the final general membership meeting and kickball game! Pizza will be provided by the PTA and we will vote for next year's Board members as well as the proposed budget before kicking off a great kickball game! If enough parents and siblings attend, we can even do a parents/siblings vs. students game!
Helpful Links
How to Pay for Field Trips, Fees, Fines & Lunch Accounts
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.
June Lunch Menu
Community Flyers
Do you have FlashAlert for notifications?
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
Are you a Volunteer yet? Have you added Saltar's Point to your profile?
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.