Spring along the Wasatch is in full bloom--sunny and warm one day and snowing the next! There is something about springtime that gives you a little boost in your step and re-energizes you for what's ahead. See the school calendar and info above & below for what's ahead in April including our Family STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Night on Thursday, April 17, 6-7:30PM. This evening will also include a buy-one-get-one Scholastic Book Fair.
Kindergarten registration is in full swing--please help get the word out to your neighbors and friends that have children that will be 5 years of age by September 1, 2025 to register their incoming kindergarteners ASAP. This helps us get a more accurate count for staffing for the fall. 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. As always, 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.
IT'S TIME FOR A MID-YEAR CHECK
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.]
3RD GRADE KIDS' MARKETPLACE, FRIDAY, MAY 2 (HELP NEEDED)
Third grade is in need of some parent/adult volunteers to help with this fun annual event that helps introduce finances to our third graders. Let the office (or your student's 3rd grade teacher) know if you are able to help on Friday, May 2 (9:15-11:30 a.m.).
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: CONGRATULATIONS STUDENT CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to our 4th (Kitty Corn), 5th (Sigma Snakes), & 6th (Minions) grade finalist teams that beat our 2025 teacher team in our Battle of the Books battle! We are so proud of all of our participants for reading the books on the BOB list and working so hard to prepare for the battles this year! The 2025-26 Battle of the Books list will be announced in May so students can start reading over the summer!
2025-26 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS HERE!
Parents wanting to register their children for the 2025-26 school year--please note that your child must be five (5) years of age by September 1, 2025. This is state law. If your child meets the age requirement, please register your child on SKYWARD ASAP so we can get an idea of our enrollment numbers for our Kindergarten staffing for the fall. Questions? Please contact the school office, 801-565-7474.
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 2024-25 mid-year 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
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)