Fall has definitely arrived-- the leaves are beginning their autumn transformation! It’s truly one of the most beautiful times of the year along the Wasatch Front.
November is a time to settle fully into our routines and dive deeper into our learning. We’ve had a wonderful start to the school year, and I love that our halls are filled with the energy and enthusiasm of students who are ready to learn!
As the weather cools, please remember to send your students with appropriate clothing. A jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt is helpful so they stay warm during recess.
We ask that parents/students continue to work on one of our primary goals which is to improve student attendance--it is so important to make an effort to have your student 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!
Please continue to partner with us by encouraging a few simple things at home:
Read Daily: Even just 15-20 minutes makes a huge difference. 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.
Ensure a Good Night's Sleep: Rested minds are ready minds!
Positive Attitude: Remind them to come to school ready to try their best and be a kind friend.
We kicked off Battle of the Books with an assembly for 4th, 5th, & 6th grades right before Fall Break. Student permission forms have been sent home. This is another great way to get your older elementary school students reading. Students may begin checking out books once they have returned their permission slips. Books are available at the school to check out or through the free SORA app. The final Battle, students vs. teachers, will be in the Spring. The student team won last year--so our teachers are looking to redeem themselves.
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 IS COMING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
All families with children attending Oquirrh Elementary are invited to pick up food bags from the monthly Utah Food Bank Mobile Pantry delivery. Bags are heavy so parents are always welcome to come help thier children carry them. If you do not want your child to receive food bags, please let his/her teacher know. This is a free resource available to help support our school families. Here is the Mobile Pantry's November NEWSLETTER.
CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY, NOVEMBER 26
See their flyer here: ENGLISH / SPANISH
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS HAS BEGUN!
Information and permission slips have been sent home with 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students. Students may begin checking out books once they return their permission slips! Click on the Battle of the Books header in the slide show above or the blue Battle of the Books box on the right of our home page for this year's book list.
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
