5/8 - Incoming 6th grader & Parent night at Pioneer

5/12 - Week 2 of State Testing

5/14 - ACE Day - students released at 2:10 pm

5/21 - ACE Day - students released at 2:10 pm

5/22 - Day of Champions

5/23 - No School - Unused Snow Make-Up Day

5/26 - No School - Memorial Day

5/27 - First group - 5th Grade visit to Pioneer

5/28 - Recess Takeover - World Otter Day

5/28 - ACE Day - students released at 2:10 pm

5/28 - STEAM Gala - more info to come

5/29 - Second group - 5th Grade visit to Pioneer

This is a reminder that we will continue with our Smarter Balanced testing next week. During this time, students will be completing the English Language Arts (ELA) sections of the test.

Please note that these sections tend to take a bit longer, and it’s important for students to practice stamina and stay focused throughout the testing sessions. We encourage students to take their time, read carefully, and do their very best.

As always, a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving to school on time will help set students up for success.

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Alex Clauson

Principal

Saltar's Point Elementary

Hello everyone. This week and next will see some changes to the Counselor Time schedule, as well as to Otter Talks lunches. The SBA testing requires an “all-hands” approach, which means I will be spending some of my time administering the SBA, both on testing days and non-testing days (helping with makeups). With all the moving parts, I will be suspending Counselor Time and Otter Talks until after the SBAs. I am still working with kids through the Saltar’s Solution Seeker process and am available for any situations that might arise.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the transition to middle school that you would like addressed at the May 8 Incoming 6th Grader & Parent Night please use this Google Form.

Hello from the PTA!

We need volunteers for next year's PTA Executive Board! If you are interested in learning more or know of current 3rd grade families who would be interested, please email us and consider joining our next board meeting, Friday May 9th.

Mark your calendars and keep an eye on the weekly smore's newsletters and our facebook for more information about upcoming events:

May 28 - Recess Takeover (World Otter Day)

May 28 - Reception at the STEAM Gala

**June 11 - General membership meeting and kickball game!**

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

Saltar's Planned Absence Form

District website

Saltar's Point school website

Saltar's Point Facebook page

ParentSquare

Skyward

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.

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.