It was fantastic seeing so many of you at our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences! A lot of important information was shared as well as meaningful conversations on how you can partner with your child's teacher to support your child's learning at home.
Please remember that one of our primary goals this year is to improve student attendance--it is so important to make an effort to be here every day school is in session--even Fridays. Meaningful instruction happens every day--Monday-Friday! Each week grade levels are competing for the highest attendance percentage--and we need your help by making sure your student is here each day ready to learn!
We encourage you to continue to encourage your children to spend some time reading each day (20-30 minutes)--the more they practice the better they will get--it's a great habit! Reading helps with concentration, builds vocabulary, develops kids' imagination, and gives them the opportunity to learn about the world. Reading is also a great way to relax! Grab a book and read with/or to you child every day--the rewards are immeasurable.
TRANSLATE SKYWARD INTO ANY LANGUAGE
Watch this short YouTube video to find out how. [Traducir SKYWARD al español. Mire este vídeo de YouTube para ver cómo.]
UTAH FOOD BANK MOBILE PANTRY DELIVERY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16
Our school is happy to partner with the Utah Food Bank's Mobile Pantry! Every child is welcome to take food for their family. Please let your child's teacher know if you do not want food bags. Bags can be heavy so parents are welcome to come help carry bags home! Call the school for any questions you may have. See the October Food Bank newsletter HERE.
FALL RECESS & GRADE TRANSMITTAL DAY, OCTOBER 20-24 (NO SCHOOL)
There will be no school the week of October 20-24 for Fall Recess and Grade Transmittal Day. We look forward to having our students back on campus on Monday, October 27-- line-up music begins playing at 8:52 AM.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HEARING & VISION SCREENINGS, OCTOBER 28 & NOVEMBER 5
PTA is asking for volunteers to help with Hearing Screenings on Tuesday, October 28th and with Vision Screenings on Wednesday, November 5th. If you are able to help a couple of hours either of these days, please let our office know, 801-565-7474.
REFLECTIONS 2025-26 THEME IS "I BELONG!"
ENTRIES DUE ONLINE BY OCTOBER 29
The theme for 2025-2026 is "I Belong!" Each entry should focus on interpreting the theme. We encourage all of our students (all grades and abilities) to explore and be involved in the arts. Students should reflect on the theme, "I Belong!" and create original works of art in the categories of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, 2D Visual Arts, and/or 3D Visual Arts. For more information and to submit entries, see the Utah PTA Reflections page HERE.
THANKSGIVING HEROES
Jordan School District & Jordan Education Foundation are assisting with Thanksgiving Heroes’ efforts in providing uncooked Thanksgiving meals. These meals will include a turkey, potatoes, and more. If you would like a meal provided to you, please complete and return THIS FORM [EN ESPAÑOL] to our school preferably by September 30th, but no later than 3 PM October 30th. There are a limited number of meals available, so do not delay. Please contact Leslie Naylor at Oquirrh with any questions you may have.
A SAFETY REMINDER
We welcome parents at our school and want you to feel like a vital part of our school community. However, in the interest of student safety, all visitors entering the building MUST stop in the office first and get a visitor badge. This includes anyone entering the cafeteria during breakfast hours. You must have valid ID and show it at the office each time you visit the school in order for us to make sure we are only allowing adults in the building who are authorized to be here and have access to students. We also need ID every time you come to check your child out of school. So please don’t leave it in your car, or home even if you have been in the office before!
INFORMATION FROM MRS. ROBINSON
Our school social worker, Mrs. Robinson, has supported many students and their families for many years. As a result of her work, she has put together a list of helpful resources for parents. Her Fall welcome letter is HERE or EN ESPAÑOL. See these stats on the importance of attendance: ATTENDANCE MATTERS or EN ESPAÑOL
BULLYING PREVENTION SEMINAR RECORDING
Jordan School District recently sponsored a one hour bullying prevention seminar through the Cook Center. Several of our school staff members watched it and found it very useful. The seminar was focused on helping families understand bullying and how to support their children. A recording of the seminar is available for free at THIS LINK.
WELLNESS CENTER and IN FOCUS
Oquirrh will support our students socially and emotionally this year using In Focus curriculum. Students face unique challenges, and well-being life skills are critical during these formative years. This curriculum which focuses on well-being helps students develop the skills they need to navigate challenges and build a foundation for success.
Oquirrh opened a fully-staffed Wellness Center in August 2019! Watch a short introduction video HERE to see more about how it works. A 10-minute visit to the Wellness Center gives all students an opportunity to regroup, recharge, and proactively manage their emotions in healthy ways. We understand that learning can be hard work and sometimes the social-emotional part of a child's day can be especially challenging. A trip to the Wellness Center can provide needed support and a safe place for students to prepare to get back to work in their job as students and friends in our school community. In Focus is a curriculum we use to help our students: Learn about emotions and how to manage them; know how to set positive goals and achieve them; develop social skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving; and understand how stress can affect their well-being and learn how to deal with it.
PTA
2025-26 PTA Memberships are available for $7 in the school office or by electronic membership payments. This is a great way to help support our school to help fund field trips and extra curricular activities for our students.
Thank you for your continued support. Please call us with your questions at 801-565-7474 from 8:15-3:45, Monday through Friday.
Jennifer Ludlow
Principal
