Welcome back and happy 2025! We hope that you had an opportunity to spend time with family and time to rest and relax over the Winter Recess. As we step into 2025, we want to remind you that school attendance and a reliable routine are so important for our students; we ask that you make the effort to get your kids here every day so they do not miss valuable instruction. If you haven't done so already, we would love for you to help your child incorporate reading into his/her nightly routine (set a goal>>>20-30 minutes a day starting today and going through 2025). You will see huge improvements in their reading with this routine set in place each day. See the school calendar and info above & below for what's ahead in January. We continue to work hard on our school routines and procedures--this includes needing some help from parents in getting our students to school on time ready to learn. Let's make it a goal to arrive on time--our line up music plays at 8:52 a.m., the first bell is at 8:55 a.m., and instruction begins at 9:00 a.m..
We encourage you to visit SKYWARD often to check grades and school lunch balances. While visiting the SKYWARD Family Access site, please make sure your account information is accurate. Please update your phone numbers, email addresses, and/or emergency contacts as they change throughout the school year.
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.]
JOEL P. JENSEN PARENT NIGHT & 6TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 6-7 PM
All incoming 7th graders and their parents are invited to JP Jensen Middle School (8105 S 3200 W) to explore the school, meet teachers and students, practice opening lockers, and hear a special message from school administrators. For event flyer click HERE.
NO SCHOOL: JANUARY 20 & 21
There will be no school on Monday, January 20th in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and also for students on Tuesday, January 21st for grade transmittal day.
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 June 2024 year-end summary letter is here: ENGLISH or EN ESPAÑOL
Please see her 2023 letter at THIS LINK, and a flyer about free parenting coaching at THIS LINK.
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
2024-25 PTA Memberships are available for $5 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
Oquirrh Instacam (coming soon)