Fall is definitely in the air (and that white stuff up on the Wasatch mountains reminds us that winter is not too far away), and with that comes a lot of school activities! See the school calendar and info above & below for what's ahead in November. 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.]
SCHOOL SURVEY LINK FOR PARENTS
The Jordan School District Stakeholder Input Survey for elementary schools is now available HERE. In this survey, you will have an opportunity to respond to questions about the school, principal, assistant principal, teachers and members of the support staff (school psychologist, speech language pathologist, counselor, etc.). The survey should take approximately 9-15 minutes to complete. We sincerely thank you for your time. Your input will inform the school as educators work to improve the learning environment for all students. All responses are confidential. Schools will see a summary of parent survey responses, but they will not have access to individual responses.
SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Bell Photographers, Inc. will be here for school photo retakes/make-ups on Wed., November 20th. Prepay online at Bellphoto.com and use our school prepay code: oquirrhefall24.
2024-25 SCHOOL T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
PTA is offering another opportunity to purchase a 2024-25 school t-shirt (grey t-shirt with green or purple print). Youth ($10) and adult ($15) sizes are available. Order online HERE. Shirt orders will be delivered to students at school.
THANKSGIVING RECESS, NOVEMBER 27-29 (EARLY OUT ON TUESDAY, 11/26 AT 1:00PM)
Gratitude is a powerful practice that can positively impact both our teachers and our students. When we take time out of our busy schedules to acknowledge and appreciate the good things in our lives, it not only enhances our overall well-being but also creates a positive learning environment. During this season of thankfulness, we want you to know we appreciate all you do to partner with us to make our school community strong and the best it can be!
BIG SMILES UTAH IN-SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM COMING DECEMBER 10 &12
Your child can get dental care 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. Parents can click HERE to enroll their children. For more information about Big Smiles click HERE.
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)