Saltar's Point News

6/12 - Last Day of School - 1/2 day - students released at 12:10 pm

Please have change of transportations to the office no later than 11 am so we can make sure students get the messages.

As the school year comes to a close, please note our summer office schedule:

📅 June 15 & June 16
🕣 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

The school office will be closed beginning June 17 for summer break.

📅 Office Reopens: August 25

During the month of August, office hours will be:

🕣 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

We wish all of our Otter families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! We look forward to seeing everyone back for another great school year.

Dear Saltar's Point Families,

As summer begins, I encourage all of our students to take time to relax, explore, play, and enjoy time with family and friends. Summer is also a great opportunity to keep learning through reading, writing, exploring nature, and discovering new interests. Even a few minutes of reading each day can help students maintain the skills they have worked so hard to build throughout the year.

On behalf of the entire Saltar's Point staff, thank you for sharing your children with us this year. It has been our privilege to be a part of their educational journey.

We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and joyful summer. We look forward to welcoming our students back in the fall, ready for another year of learning and growth.

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Alex Clauson

Principal

Saltar's Point Elementary

Can you believe it? We made it to the end of another year — and what a year it's been!

Honestly, watching your students grow over these past months has been one of the greatest privileges of this job. They've worked hard, laughed loud, supported each other through the tough stuff, and shown up in ways that never stop impressing us. You should be so proud — because we certainly are.

And let's not forget: none of this happens without you. The packed lunches, the homework check-ins, the "you've got this" texts before a big test — it all matters more than you know. Thank you for being such an incredible part of our school community.

To our families saying goodbye as your student moves on to the next chapter — congratulations! This is a huge deal, and you deserve to celebrate every bit of it.

To everyone coming back in the fall — we can't wait to see you again. Rest up, recharge, and enjoy every minute of your summer together.

Wishing your family a season full of sunshine, good food, and plenty of fun.

Warm Regards,

Dr. Angelo Mills

As our school year comes to an end, I want to thank our 4th and 5th grade students and families for allowing me to be part of their academic and social/emotional journey. To those families who are moving, I wish you all the best as you begin your next adventure. To our 5th graders transitioning to middle school, congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone! I know you will continue to learn, grow, and succeed in the years ahead. For our returning students and families, I hope you have a fun, safe, and restful summer. I am already looking forward to welcoming everyone back next year and seeing all the amazing things our students will accomplish!

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Sarah Williams

School Counselor

Saltar's Point Elementary School

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 12 TH .

*All emergency medication must stay in the health room while the student is in the building. If you pick up an emergency medication early, your student must leave the building with the medication.

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 12 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 2026-2027 school year, click here

Does your student leave the house with items like a water bottle, lunch bag, coat, hoodie, or other belongings and not come home with them? Those missing items may be in our school Lost & Found.

Families are encouraged to stop by and check for any belongings that may belong to their student before the end of the school year. Once school is out for the summer, all unclaimed items will be donated to Caring for Kids, an organization that provides school supplies, clothing, food, hygiene products, and other essentials to children and families in need throughout our community.

Did you miss the ordering window for this year's Saltar's Point yearbook? Good news—you can still order a copy directly through ClassAct!

Order yours here: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/saltarspointelementary

Please note:
📚 Yearbooks are printed individually as orders are received.
📦 Bulk pricing is no longer available, and shipping fees apply.
🏠 Your yearbook will be shipped directly to your home.
✏️ Personalized covers are not available for individual orders.

Don't miss out on all the memories from this school year!

Summer Meal Resources
The Steilacoom Historical School District announces sponsorship of the Summer Meal Program for children. Meals are available at no charge to any child age 1 – 18 years old.

Steilacoom Summer Meal Program
The Summer Meal Program will serve lunch at Steilacoom sites from June 22 to August 21, 2026.

Lunch only will be served at the following locations in partnership with our community partners, the town of Steilacoom and the Pierce County Library System. Children must eat on-site during service time/hours. Menus can be found on the district’s website at http://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/summer-meals

Steilacoom Site Name & Address Days of Operation Meal Service Type(s) and Time(s)

Steilacoom Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd, Steilacoom

Farrell’s Marsh North Trailhead, 1302 Chambers St, Steilacoom

Pioneer Orchard Park, 1701 Commercial St, Steilacoom

Sunnyside Beach Park, 1799 Commercial St, Steilacoom

Anderson Island Summer Meal Program
The Summer Meal Program will serve meals to Anderson Island families weekly on Wednesdays from June 17 to August 19, 2026.

Anderson Island families will pick up meal bags consisting of 7 days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches (with an option of milk) at the following Anderson Island meal drop-off sites. Families should visit www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/summer-meals to complete required sign-up form and waiver, as well as view menus and heating instructions.

Anderson Island Site Name & Address, Days of Operation, Meal Service Type(s) and Time(s)

Riviera Community Club, 11016 Country Club Dr

Anderson Island Elementary, 13005 Camus Rd

American Legion Community Center, 11319 Yoman Rd

Pierce County Ferry Crossing

Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months.

Families are strongly encouraged to update their mailing address with their TANF, SNAP and the school their child attends in preparation for 2026 SUN Bucks benefits. The address on file will be used for delivering benefits.

USDA Resources
Families can call USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday – Friday
1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) English
1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) Spanish

Are you moving?

Fill this out: Saltar's Withdrawal Form

Is your student going to be out for a planned trip?

Fill this out: Saltar's Planned Absence Form

Do you have District questions?

Go here: District website

Do you have school specific questions?

Go here: Saltar's Point school website

Do you want to see fun pictures?

Check out our Saltar's Point Facebook page

How does the district/school/teacher communicate with families?

They use this: ParentSquare

Do you need a copy of a report card or need to check on attendance, bus or emergency contacts?

Go to Family Access here: Skyward

Do you need to pay for field trips or fines or put money on lunch accounts?

Go here: TouchBase Payments