Welcome back and Happy New Year!
As the calendar turns to January, a new year, and the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountains stand a little covered in snow (we need more), we are excited to welcome our students and staff back on campus! We hope your Winter Recess was safe, restful, and filled with the people you love. The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the progress our students have made since August and to recommit to the strong study habits that lead to success.
Our Primary Goal: Every Day Counts!
As we begin the second half of the year, we remain committed to making every instructional day count. We ask for your continued partnership in reaching our primary goal: Improving student attendance. Meaningful instruction happens every day—Monday through Friday! Please remember:
Attendance Competitions: Grade levels are still competing weekly for the highest attendance percentage.
Consistency is Key: Help your student stay on track by ensuring they are here every day school is in session—including Fridays!
Simple Ways to Partner with Us at Home
To keep our momentum strong through the winter months, please continue to encourage these three simple habits at home:
1. Read Daily (20–30 Minutes): It's a small ask with big rewards! Reading builds vocabulary, develops imagination, and improves concentration. Whether they read independently or you read together, the rewards are immeasurable!
2. Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep: The transition back to a school schedule can be tough. Rested minds are ready minds—help your child get the sleep they need to stay focused.
3. Maintain a Positive Attitude: Remind your student to come to school ready to try their best and, most importantly, to be a kind friend to everyone in our building.
We are so excited to see what our students will achieve in 2026. Let’s work together to make this year our best one yet!
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.]
SIGN UP NOW FOR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES, FEBRUARY 11 & 12: PARTNERING FOR YOUR CHILD'S SUCCESS
It’s time to team up! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 11 & 12. These brief conversations are a powerful way to celebrate your child’s growth, address any hurdles, and ensure we’re all moving in the same direction for the rest of the school year. To make the process as smooth as possible, we are using SKYWARD for all scheduling. By scheduling early, you can pick the time that best fits your family’s busy calendar. We truly value your insight and look forward to seeing you here for our spring PT Conferences!
SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
Please check your child's backpack this week for an important flyer about our school community council. As a council, we have voted to switch our election period from Fall to Spring so that we can hit the ground running at the start of each school year with a completed community council. We have also decided to increase our committee size by 2 parent members and one teacher. Information on what our School Community Council is involved in, as well as requirements for serving on it, can be found on the flyer. We have 3 open positions. You may nominate yourself, or someone you know that has kids at our school. If more than 3 people sign up, we will hold an election during Parent Teacher Conferences. The position will start in the Fall with the 2026-27 school year. We will accept nominations January 21st- February 10th.
Please feel free to reach out if you have questions after reading the flyer.
See Nomination Letter HERE.
UPCOMING FEBRUARY "NO SCHOOL" DAYS
• FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6: Jordan School District's Virtual Health & Wellness Day (see info below). Please note that THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 is NOT an Early Release Day.
• FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13: Teacher Compensatory Day (Please note, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 is an Early Release Day @ 1PM)
• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16: Presidents' Day (Federal Holiday)
JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT'S 6TH ANNUAL VIRTUAL HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY, FEBRUARY 6 (NO IN-PERSON LEARNING THIS DAY)
This year's theme for JSD's Student Health & Wellness Day focuses on learning how to manage stress which is one of the most important skills for overall well-being, success, and happiness.
A "Stress-Buster" is an action, habit, or practice that is scientifically proven to help your brain and body effectively handle the daily pressures and stressors you encounter.
JSD's Health & Wellness Team has selected 5 key Stress-Busters and created activities for our District's patrons to practice at home. The five stress-busters are Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships, Balanced Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Mindfulness Practices. See the full list of activities HERE.
Enter JSD's drawing for some exciting prizes by filling out this brief survey after completing Wellness Day activities with your student. It will remain open until February 17th.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS!
Information and permission slips have been sent home with 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students. If your student would like to participate, but no longer has their permission slip and wants to join in--we would love to have them--all 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students are welcome! Have your student stop by the school library to pick up a permission slip. 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. 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.
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
