PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE, NOVEMBER 1
Happy November!
Fall has definitely arrived-- the leaves are beginning their autumn transformation! It’s truly one of the most beautiful times of the year along the Wasatch Front. As we enter a season focused on gratitude and community, I want to express my deepest thanks to our dedicated teachers, hardworking staff, supportive parents, and vibrant students. It is your energy, kindness, and collaboration that make our school such a wonderful place to learn and grow together. We have so much to be thankful for this season!
As the weather cools, please remember to send your students with appropriate clothing. A jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt is helpful so they stay warm during recess.
Looking Ahead at November
Please take a look at our upcoming events and announcements for the month of November:
- English Classes for Parents (Begin Monday, Nov. 2): We are excited to offer two class times every Monday — 9:15 AM and 2:00 PM. All parents are welcome! Please check in at the office when you arrive and they will give you directions to the classroom! The class will be taught by our Family Learning Assistant, Kym Wells, and assisted by our spanish speaking office assistants, Ines Avalos and Alejandra Duenas.
- National School Psychology Week (the first week in November): A huge thank you to Mr. Tenney, our amazing school psychologist, for everything he does to support our students' well-being and success!
- Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3): Don't forget to get out and exercise your right to vote!
- PTA Meeting (Wednesday, Nov. 4 @ 4:00 PM): Join us to stay involved and support our school PTA-sponsored activities.
- Community Outreach: Thank you to our Assisted Living Volunteers (Nov. 4) and our Tuesdays with Nike volunteers for their continued service to our school.
- Hearing & Vision Screenings: Screenings will take place this month to ensure students are set up for learning success. If you have a concern, please let your child’s teacher know.
- Picture Retake Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11): Bring your best smile if you missed picture day or need a retake!
- Veterans Day Recognition (Wednesday, Nov 11): We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Shepard and Mr. Kelly for their service to our country.
- Utah Food Bank Mobile Pantry (Thursday, Nov 12): The mobile pantry will be at our school again this month! Note for Parents: Bags can get heavy! Parents are welcome to come help carry food bags home. If you prefer that your child does not receive food bags, please let his/her teacher know. For questions, call our school office. NOVEMBER FOOD BANK NEWSLETTER.
- School Community Council (Thursday, Nov. 12 @ 4:30 PM in the Media Center): All are welcome to attend as we discuss school goals and planning.
- Teacher Professional Development Day (Friday, Nov. 13 - NO SCHOOL): Please note that Thursday, Nov. 12 will be a full day of school dismissing at our regular time, 3:35 PM.
- Early Out (Tuesday, Nov. 24 @ 1:00 PM): Dismissal will be at 1:00 PM ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Thanksgiving Recess (Nov. 25–27 - NO SCHOOL): Enjoy a wonderful holiday break with family and friends.
Regular Weekly Highlights
- School Spirit Days (Every Wednesday): Show your school pride every Wednesday! Students and staff are encouraged to wear their school T-shirts or show off our school colors–green & purple!
- Principal’s Pride: Held most Fridays by invitation-only to celebrate outstanding student achievement and character.
Thank you for being such an essential part of our school community. Wishing you all a safe, warm, and joyful November!
OUR PRIMARY GOAL: EVERY DAY COUNTS!
As we continue into the school year, we ask all families to commit to making every instructional day count. We ask for your 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 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!
ENGLISH CLASSES BEGINNING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 @ 9:15AM & 2:00PM
Actualiza tus habilidades en inglés. Clases para hablar y practicar palabras y
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. FALL WELCOME LETTER (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
2026-27 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
