As the weather warms and the early signs of spring begin to show, it is hard to believe we are entering the final stretch of the school year. This is always an energizing time on campus, but it’s also when consistent attendance matters most.
Every day a student is in their seat is another day they are building the momentum needed to finish the year with confidence and pride. Let’s work together to ensure our students stay focused, stay present, and finish strong!
Important Dates & Reminders:
•No School for students Friday, March 6: 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, March 5th is a FULL day of school with dismissal at our regular time, 3:35 PM.
•Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is March 23-27. This is a wonderful opportunity to practice that spirit of kindness we value so much. Whether it’s a handwritten note from a student, a kind email, or a small gesture of thanks, let’s come together to make sure our educators know just how much they mean to our Oquirrh family.
•Spring Recess Monday, March 30 (Grade Transmittal Day) - Friday, April 3. To give our students and staff a well-deserved opportunity to recharge, please note that school will be closed for Spring Recess, March 30-April 3. Classes resume on Monday, April 6. We hope this break provides your family with time for rest, relaxation, recharging, and a little bit of sunshine, and that students can return with the energy needed to tackle the final quarter of the year.
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!
Our Primary Goal: Every Day Counts!
As we work through 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. It sounds simple, but every day a student is in their seat is a day they are building social connections, mastering new concepts, and developing the habit of persistence. 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.
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.]
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK: MARCH 2-5, 8:25-8:50 AM
Students are encouraged to join us for school breakfast, Monday-Friday, 8:25-8:50 AM. Prizes are available for those who join us for school breakfast the week of March 2-5.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING: THURSDAY, MARCH 5 @ 4:30 PM
Meeting will be held in our school Media Center. Please see the Agenda.
NO SCHOOL: FRIDAY, MARCH 6 (TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY)
Thursday, March 5 is a FULL day of school with dismissal at our regular time, 3:35 PM.
UTAH FOOD BANK MOBILE PANTRY: THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Our school is happy to partner with the Utah Food Bank's Mobile Pantry! Every student is welcome to take free bags of food for their family. Please let your child's teacher know if you do not want food bags. Bags can be heavy so parents are welcome to come help carry bags home/to cars! Call the school for any questions you may have. See the March Food Bank newsletter HERE.
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 Friday, April 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. 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 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
