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Saltar's Point Otter News

May 29, 2025

Saltar's Point Otter News May 29, 2025
Saltar's PointOtter NewsMay 29, 2025

Upcoming June Events Upcoming June Events

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6/4 - ACE Day - students released at 2:10 pm

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 From the Principal

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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 From the Health Room

Medication Pick-Up Reminder Medication Pick-Up Reminder

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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

Health Forms - Steilacoom Historical School District 1

Health Forms - Steilacoom Historical School District 1

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From the Attendance Office From the Attendance Office

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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 From Pioneer Middle School

What Incoming 6th Grade Families Need to Know What Incoming 6th Grade Families Need to Know

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Check out this information from Pioneers 6th grade family night

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Also from Pioneer Middle School for our rising 6th graders Also from Pioneer Middle School for our rising 6th graders

6th Grade Elective Choices 6th Grade Elective Choices

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If you haven't already, please review with your student to choose their 6th grade elective choice. Pioneer needs this information to start scheduling.

6th grade elective choices

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FROM THE PTA FROM THE PTA

SP Nonfiction Book Drive & General Membership meeting 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!

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Helpful Links Helpful Links

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Saltar's Planned Absence Form

District website

Saltar's Point school website

Saltar's Point Facebook page

ParentSquare

Skyward

How to Pay for Field Trips, Fees, Fines & Lunch Accounts How to Pay for Field Trips, Fees, Fines & Lunch Accounts

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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 June Lunch Menu

Community Flyers Community Flyers

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Do you have FlashAlert for notifications? Do you have FlashAlert for notifications?

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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


FlashAlert Android app on the Google Play Store

Are you a Volunteer yet? Have you added Saltar's Point to your profile? 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.

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Volunteers - Steilacoom Historical School District 1

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