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We are off to a great start this school year! It is hard to believe that Parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner (10/1 & 10/2)! We would love 100% participation for Parent Teacher Conferences--so sign up for a conference time on SKYWARD today--see additional information below. A PT Conference is a great time to bring up any concerns you may have as well as a time for teachers to let you know of any concerns and how you can be an added support in your child's learning.
Please remember that one of our goals this year is to improve student attendance--it is so important to make an effort to be here every day school is in session--even Fridays. Meaningful instruction happens every day--Monday-Friday! Each week grade levels are competing for the highest attendance percentage--and we need your help by making sure your student is here each day ready to learn!
We encourage you to continue to encourage your children to spend some time reading each day (20-30 minutes)--the more they practice the better they will get--it's a great habit! Reading helps with concentration, builds vocabulary, develops kids' imagination, and gives them the opportunity to learn about the world. Reading is also a great way to relax! Grab a book and read with/or to you child every day--the rewards are immeasurable.
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
BOLETÍN DE SEPTIEMBRE
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Watch this short YouTube video to find out how. [Traducir SKYWARD al español. Mire este vídeo de YouTube para ver cómo.]
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES, OCTOBER 1 & 2
EARLY OUT DAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 @ 1:00 PM
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 (TEACHER COMPENSATORY DAY)
Parent Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, October 1 from 4:00-8:00 pm and Thursday, October 2 from 2:30-6:30 pm. Thursday, October 2 is an early out day, with school ending at 1:00 pm. There is no school on Friday, October 3.
Sign up for your Parent Teacher Conference(s) in SKYWARD. Log into your Skyward account, navigate to the left-side menu. Select "Conferences". Locate your student and select "All Conferences". Under the option of Status click on "Select a Time". A list of conference times will appear. The available times will have "Select" next to that time slot. Choose one of the available times and click "Select". The time slot details will open. Select "Save" on the bottom left corner of the pop up screen. This will then schedule your Parent Teacher Conference.
Click HERE [EN ESPAÑOL] for screenshots and more information about how to schedule your Parent Teacher Conference in Skyward.
If you don't know your log in information in Skyward, please contact the school office at 801-565-7474.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR, OCTOBER 1 & 2 (DURING PT CONFERENCES)
Come and stop by the Media Center while you are here for Parent Teacher Conferences and support our PTA! A new book is a great way to help foster your child’s love of reading!
THANKSGIVING HEROES
Jordan School District & Jordan Education Foundation are assisting with Thanksgiving Heroes’ efforts in providing uncooked Thanksgiving meals. These meals will include a turkey, potatoes, and more. If you would like a meal provided to you, please complete and return THIS FORM [EN ESPAÑOL] to our school preferably by September 30th, but no later than 3 PM October 30th. There are a limited number of meals available, so do not delay. Please contact Leslie Naylor at Oquirrh with any questions you may have.
BIG SMILES DENTAL COMING TO OQUIRRH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Your child can get dental care here 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.
Having your child seen by the in-school dentist saves you valuable time. Top quality care is provided by local, licensed dentists right in the familiar surroundings of your child’s school. Dental care includes a complete exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants when needed. Restorative care, such as fillings, may also be provided.
Sign up ONLINE or hand in the form in your child's back-to-school packet as soon as possible.
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 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
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
