Spring has officially arrived! We look forward to having our students back on campus after Spring Recess on Monday, April 6th. This month is packed with opportunities for our students to showcase their talents, stock up on great reads, and prepare for the home stretch of the school year.
Please take a moment to review these important dates and activities.
Key Dates for your Calendar
•Thursday, April 16: Utah Mobile Food Pantry This resource is available for all Oquirrh families. Because the bags can be heavy, we invite parents to come by and help their children carry their bags home/to cars. April Mobile School Pantry Newsletter.
•Thursday, April 16: STEAM Night & Book Fair Join us for an evening of discovery! Explore hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. Plus, the BOGO Scholastic Book Fair will be open—buy one book and get one free to keep those reading muscles strong especially during the summer months!
•Friday, April 17: No School/Teacher Professional Development Day Our educators will be spending this time collaborating and getting ready for the final stretch of the school year. Please note that Thursday, April 16th is a FULL day of school with dismissal at our regular time, 3:35 PM.
Battle of the Books: The Rematch!
The week of April 20th marks the start of our annual Battle of the Books. It all leads up to the BIG battle on Friday, April 25, Teachers vs. Students. Can the students hold onto their title? Last year, our student team took home the win. Our teachers have been studying hard to redeem themselves, and our students have been reading up a storm! Regardless of who wins this year--the love of reading will always be the real winner!
Our Primary Goal: Every Day Counts!
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we are renewing our focus on school attendance. Every day a student is in class is an opportunity for growth, connection, and discovery.
Consistent attendance is the most important factor in student success. We want to see every student's face every day through the end of the year to ensure they are fully prepared for the next grade level. Thank you for partnering with us to prioritize your child's time in the classroom! 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
As we approach the end of the school year, here are a few ways we can keep the momentum going:
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. Keep a Routine: Even as the days get longer, consistent sleep and morning routines help students arrive ready to learn.
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.
Looking Ahead: End-of -Year Testing
Testing season is just around the corner. While we know our students are prepared, we want them to feel confident and relaxed. By working together, we can make this a positive experience.
Tips for Success:
•Rest Up: Ensure your child gets a full night’s sleep before testing days.
•Fuel Up: A healthy breakfast at home or in our school cafeteria makes a huge difference in focus.
•Comfort is Key: Have your child dress in comfortable layers and arrive at school on time to avoid feeling rushed.
•Positive Vibes: Encourage your child to simply do their personal best. We are already proud of them!
Thank you for your continued partnership and for making Oquirrh such a wonderful place to grow. Let’s make these final months the best ones 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.]
2026-2027 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION
We are excited to welcome our next class of incoming Kindergarten Mountain Men for the 2026-27 school year. If your child will be 5 years of age by September 1, 2026, he/she is eligible to start Kindergarten this upcoming school year. Please start the registration process as soon as possible: NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT. This allows us to make plans for staffing for next year. Kindergarten Orientation will be Friday, April 24 at 2:00 pm.
Children registering for the first time in Jordan School District will need to provide:
•An original or certified copy of the student's birth certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics
•Proof of immunization
•Proof of residency
•Proof of guardianship
•Custodial parent/guardian picture ID
REGISTER NOW FOR THE JORDAN CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESCHOOL FOR 2026-2027
Jordan District's Preschool program offers free educational preschool services for children with disabilities (3 to 5 years old). A child is determined to be eligible for services through a screening and testing process. Preschool services are also offered to non-delayed (typical) children for a small monthly fee. 2026-27 preschool registration information.
GIRLS ON THE RUN
This spring our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls can participate in Girls on the Run. This program provides an opportunity for girls to make new friends, set and achieve goals, build confidence and get their bodies moving.
Girls on the Run will be held Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:40-4:50 pm. This program begins Monday, March 23 and runs through the week of May 30. It includes participation in a 5K on Saturday, May 30.
Girls on the Run Registration: Use the code OQUIRRH to apply a full scholarship if you are unable to afford the registration fee.
Each girl will need a running buddy for the 5K on May 30. But if you don't have a running buddy for your student, we will provide one for her! So don't hesitate to register your daughter.
We are excited for this program and hope you'll consider it if you have a daughter in 3rd-6th grade. Girls on the Run flyer.
JORDAN FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER SPRING CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF APRIL 7
A wide range of classes are offered for children and adults--anything from "Blues Busters," Making and Keeping Friends, and Anger Management for kids and Effective Parent Training and Autism support for parents, and many, many more! Classes are generally 6 weeks in length. The Jordan Education Center is located at the River's Edge School, 319 West 11000 South, South Jordan. See SPRING CLASS OFFERINGS. To register call: 801-565-7442. Class Walk-Ins are welcome as well.
CHECK OUT THE PODCAST FEATURING OUR SCHOOL AND SENIOR BOOK BUDDIES
It is a heartwarming partnership between senior citizens and our students, a partnership where seniors from a local assisted living center are showing up and reading with kids in our school library each month.
On this episode of the SUPERCAST, Oquirrh Elementary is spotlighted for our partnership with a senior center-- where you can see first-hand how being book buddies is building connections and companionship between our students and seniors, and bridging a generation gap. But best of all, it is inspiring a love for literacy in young children who look forward to the monthly visits from their senior friends.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS COMING APRIL 22-24!
Information and permission slips were sent home last fall 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. Students must read at least 4 of the 12 books to be placed on a BOB team to compete. The final Battle, students vs. teachers, will be the following week after the student Battles, April 22-24. 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 available in English 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. Free Bullying Prevention Seminar recording.
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 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
