Saltar's Point Otter News

2/20 - Earthquake Drill

3/13 - No School for Students

3/18 - PTA Bingo Night - more info below

3/24 - SHSD Choral Festival at PLU

3/27 - School IS in session

Every Wednesday is ACE Day and students are released at 2:10 pm (except half days)

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

Dear Families,

I am writing to share two important reminders regarding student safety.

First, for the safety of all students, we ask that families pick up their children in the designated front-of-school pick-up area only. Please do not pick up students by the bus loop on 2nd Street. Using this area for parent pick-up creates safety concerns and traffic congestion that can put students at risk. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly dismissal each day.

Additionally, tomorrow we will be participating in a scheduled earthquake drill. These drills are an important part of our school safety procedures and help ensure that students and staff are prepared in the event of an emergency. Staff will review expectations with students beforehand to ensure the drill is conducted calmly and safely.

Thank you,

Alex Clauson

Principal

Saltar's Point Elementary

In our recent school counseling lessons, we talked about what diversity is and what it means. Students learned that having differences does not mean something is bad or wrong. We also discussed how having things in common does not mean everyone is exactly the same.

We explored real-life examples of why diversity is important, such as having different restaurants and menu options, a variety of books, toys, movies and shows, and even diversity in Congress. These examples helped students recognize that different perspectives and experiences makes our communities better.

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Sarah Williams

School Counselor

Saltar's Point Elementary School

📸✨ Calling All Saltar’s Point Otters! Share Your Yearbook Photos! ✨📸

Help us capture the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments that make this school year amazing! We’re building this year’s yearbook — and your photos can make it shine.

Got snapshots of:
⭐ Classroom fun
🚌 Field trip adventures
🎉 Special events
💙 Spirit days
📷 Or those perfectly candid everyday memories

Send them our way! The more moments we collect, the more vibrant and memorable this year’s book will be for our students.

📧 Email your photos to:
Saltarsyearbook@gmail.com

Thank you for helping us celebrate our Otter community and preserve this year’s memories!

Join us for Luck of the Otters Bingo Night sponsored by the PTA! 🍀🦦

🗓 Wednesday, March 18
⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM | Event ends at 7:30 PM
📍 Saltar’s Point Gym

Bring the whole family for a fun evening of bingo, prizes, and community! Pizza and water will be provided.

✨ RSVP is not required, but appreciated so we can prepare accordingly. RSVP at: luckoftheotters.rsvpify.com or scan the QR code on the flyer.

🙌 We also need volunteers!
Click here the volunteer link to see available opportunities and help make this event a success.

Questions? Email us at saltarspta@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see our Otters there! 💚

Thanks to our amazing PTA, the staff lounge has been stocked for the first half of the year — and it’s been more popular than we ever imagined! To keep this special space going strong, we’re asking Saltar’s Point families for a little help.

Scan the QR code to get to our Amazon list — the list will remain open for the rest of the year and will be updated as needs change. If you shop elsewhere, simply drop your items off at the office and mark them as “purchased” on the list.

Thank you for helping support our amazing staff! 💙

Big changes in our salmon tank!

Our salmon have officially left their hiding spots in the rocks and are confidently swimming around the tank. Their parr marks are clearly visible now, and they’re growing more each day. It’s amazing to see how much they’ve developed — and even more amazing to watch our students notice all the changes right along with them!