The start of the 2025-26 school year is just around the corner! We have two events scheduled to help our students get ready for the new school year. First, our Kindergarten Open House on Wednesday, August 6th (3:30-6:30 PM) will be a fun way for our newest Mountain Men and parents to meet our kindergarten team. We will have a few activities, a treat and gift for our incoming kindergartners. Parents, if you haven't already, please bring the following required documents for your child: Original birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency. See more information below. Secondly, our Back-to-School Open House will be on Monday, August 18, 3-7 PM. This is a great time to come and meet your child's teacher, find out where to line up each morning, and get any class information you will need. See detailed info below.
Please continue to encourage your children to spend some time reading each day--it's a great habit. Stay safe and have a wonderful rest of your summer break! We look forward to having our students back on campus on Wednesday, August 20th (line-up music plays at 8:52 AM).
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.]
RE-REGISTRATION FOR SCHOOL BEGINNING JULY 28
Starting July 28, the Re-Registration for schools opens for all students returning to Oquirrh Elementary. Parents need to login to their SKYWARD account and complete the Re-Registration found on the left-side menu. During re-registration you will give permission for your students to use our technology, take part in surveys, ride the bus to field trips, and other general required permissions. You will also have the opportunity to review our policies as well as update any contact information and emergency contacts.
Online Re-registration instructions in English and Spanish can be found HERE.
LAST MINUTE 2025-26 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION?
If you have not yet registered your child for the 2025-26 school year, please note that state law requires your child to be five (5) years of age by September 1, 2025. If your child meets the age requirement, please register your child on SKYWARD as soon as possible. Questions? Please contact the school office, 801-565-7474.
NO SCHOOL: SEPTEMBER 1, LABOR DAY
Labor Day is a federal holiday to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of the American labor movement. It often signals the end of summer--hopefully you can spend some time as a family on this day. We will look forward to having our students back on campus on Tuesday, September 2nd (line-up music plays at 8:52 AM).
BIG SMILES DENTAL COMING TO OQUIRRH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Your child can get dental care here at Oquirrh. Best of all, in most cases there is no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid or CHIP! Private insurance and affordable self-pay options are also available.
Having your child seen by the in-school dentist saves you valuable time. Top quality care is provided by local, licensed dentists right in the familiar surroundings of your child’s school. Dental care includes a complete exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants when needed. Restorative care, such as fillings, may also be provided.
Sign up ONLINE or hand in the form in your child's back-to-school packet as soon as possible.
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
