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Saltar's Point Otter News

February 20, 2025

Saltar's Point Otter News February 20, 2025
Saltar's PointOtter NewsFebruary 20, 2025

Upcoming February Events Upcoming February Events

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2/21 - Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children visit

2/26 - ACE Day - Students released at 2:10 pm

2/26 - Recess Takeover - Think Tropical Theme

Join our Team! JROTC Opening Join our Team! JROTC Opening

Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for mentoring the next generation? Steilacoom High School is looking for a Senior Army Instructor (SAI) to lead our Army JROTC program, beginning August 25, 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and develop young cadets, instilling leadership, discipline, and civic responsibility.


As the SAI, you'll oversee program growth, teach military science, history, STEM (drones & robotics), and guide students in leadership and personal development. If you're a retired or recently separated Army Officer or NCO with a strong commitment to student success, we want you on our team!


Learn more about your eligibility at:

www.usarmyjrotc.com/before-you-apply/


Visit www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/joinshsd to apply.​

From the Principal From the Principal

Concerns about Bullying? Please see our District FAQ page Concerns about Bullying? Please see our District FAQ page

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At Saltar's Point, we want every student to feel safe, respected, and supported at school. When concerns about bullying or other misconduct come up, we know parents may have questions about how these situations are handled.

To help, we want to share information from our district’s website, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that explains our process, how we support students, and what to expect when a report is made.

We appreciate your partnership in making our school a positive and welcoming place for all students. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

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Alex Clauson

Principal

Saltar's Point Elementary


From the Counselor From the Counselor

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Greetings from the counseling office. We started our unit on technology usage (both this week and next). Our 4th graders are learning how to tell when they might be using too much technology with a focus on sleeping well while our 5th graders are participating in discussions about social media, both the good and the bad, and the need for balance. We always encourage our students to speak with their families should there be any questions about what they come across in the digital world. This might be a good time to ask your student about their tech usage and to look for the signs that they might be experiencing too much tech. I focus on mood changes and overreactions to being held to restrictions on their technology. Lack of sleep is also a good indicator.

Tomorrow - 2/21 is Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children visit Tomorrow - 2/21 is Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children visit

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FROM THE PTA FROM THE PTA

Learn how to get involved in the PTA Learn how to get involved in the PTA

Yearbooks sales have started Yearbooks sales have started

Recess Takeover - February 26 - Think Tropical Theme Recess Takeover - February 26 - Think Tropical Theme

February 26 Recess Takeover - Think Tropical
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Hi Otter Families,

The PTA depends on parents and volunteers to make our events happen. While we would like to host two more family events this year, we can’t do that without additional help! If you are interested in learning how you can become more involved, please reach out to us on Facebook at facebook.com/SaltarsPointPTA or via email at saltarspta@gmail.com . Our volunteer opportunities range from tasks you can do on your own time in the comfort of your own home, to in-person needs to help run events. We are happy to work with your schedule and skills to find a way for you to contribute! Continue to check our website and facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Our YEARBOOK sales are now live! Take advantage of early bird pricing through March 16th! Soft cover yearbooks are $20 and hard cover yearbooks are $30. Order yours today by clicking here! We need photos for the yearbook! If you have photos from classroom events (e.g., field trips, in-class celebrations, etc.), you can upload them for the PTA using this link and entering the password Caring4EachOtter-2025

Finally, be sure to pencil in February 26th for our next Recess Takeover! We’ll be hosting a “Think Tropical” spirit day, so come wearing your favorite tropical colors, Hawaiian shirt, or island attire while we hope for the weather to warm up soon!

Thanks for all your support!


Saltar’s Point PTA

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Yearbook sale!

Early Bird Pricing through 3/16

Soft Cover $20

Hard Cover $30

click on picture to go to link

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SP Yearbook Needs You!

Click on picture to go to link to share your school pictures

Salmon Update - We have Fry! Salmon Update - We have Fry!

Our salmon are now considered in the Fry stage. They look like tiny fish and they are now swimming around in search of food. They have also developed spots on their sides to camouflage themselves.
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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

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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.

February Lunch Menu February Lunch Menu

Community Flyers Community Flyers

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SHM Kids' Knitting Classes

For ages 5 and up

Saturday, February 22

2 classes to choose from: 1pm-2pm & 2pm-3pm

All supplies and snacks provided

Click on graphic to register

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Youth Volleyball Camp

Register by March 14 $75 includes Tshirt

Boys & Girls

March 26-28: 1st - 3rd grade

April 1-3: 4th & 5th grade

4:30p - 7:30p

At Steilacoom High School Main Gym

Scan QR code to register

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Sua Sponte Wrestling

Season - March 4th to May 4th

Practices Tuesday & Thursdays 6 pm - 8 pm

Scan the QR code to get more information

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Interested in hosting an International Exchange Student?

click on the picture to get more information

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King Cobras Track & Field

March 10 - June 29

Lakes High School

Contact Info:

mbrinkha@hotmail.com

253-948-2401

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SHS Sports Boosters Dinner & Auction

March 15

Doors open at 5:30 pm and dinner served at 6:30 pm

21 and over event

Tickets must be purchased prior to event

click on picture to order tickets

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.

Volunteers - Steilacoom Historical School District 1

Volunteers - Steilacoom Historical School District 1

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