Shining Stars Academy
Preschool
Making a difference - one child at a time
In-House Fire Station Field Trip
10/5/2020
All Students Invited
@Shining Stars Academy
Morning A Class, Morning B M/W/F, T/Th Class: 9:00am-10:00am
Morning B M-Th Class, Morning C Class: 9:30am-10:30am
Afternoon Classes:
10:00am-11:00am
We are so excited to kick off this week with a hands-on experience!!!
The field trip will be class for the day, meaning no regular class.
***IMPORTANT CHANGE*** We have modified the field trip, so parents DO NOT need to stay. Please arrive at the school no later than your designated time to drop off your child. The Fire Safety Event will last approximately 1 hour and will include a safety presentation in the classroom, followed by fire safety stations in the Work Room and Discovery Room. DROP OFF FOR ALL CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE. PICK UP FOR ALL CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE WORK ROOM ENTRANCE. WHEN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD, PLEASE PARK IN THE PARKING LOT BEHIND THE SCHOOL AND WALK THROUGH THE ALLEY TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD. This will help with efficiency. There will be no sign-in/sign-out for this event. It is extremely important to arrive on time to pick up your child as the rooms will need to be ready for the next group.
WEAR SCHOOL SHIRTS FOR THIS EVENT.
Fabulous Friday
10/9/2020
All Students Invited
$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers
This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers
Fall Break
10/12-16/2020
All Students
Enjoy the time with your families. School will resume October 19
Summer Is Magic
7/6-31/2020
Fun Summer Classes:
Take off with us this summer with our EXCITING classes!
*3-6 years old
*4-week session plus "Super" 1-week session (Summer Super Week)
*Several Exciting Classes to choose from
*Register for the days you want your child to come
Fabulous Friday
1/11/2019
All Students Invited
$15.00 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers
This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to spend the day rotating through fun and engaging Shining Stars centers.
No School
1/21/2019
All Students
No class due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Summer Super Week
Dentist Field Trip
8/5-8/2019
Kindergarten Camp:
Join us for this fun and exciting kindergarten prep camp as we play, read, and review our kindergarten readiness skills. We will polish up our letter formation, letter sounds, early math, proper name-writing skills, and number recognition and formation. Each day features a different fun summer theme!
Ages 4-5 yrs. entering Kindergarten
Monday-Thursday 12:15pm-2:15pm
Polite As A Princess:
Get ready to shine! In this fun class, girls will learn what it takes to be a real princess. Each class features a new manner as well as story and project, all with a princess theme. At the end of the class, girls will get to practice what they have learned at our dress-up tea party event!
Ages 3-7 yrs.
Monday through Thursday 9:00am-10:30am
Real Superheroes:
Get ready to be Super! In this fun class, boys and girls will learn what it takes to be a real superhero. Each class features a new manner as well as story and project with a superhero theme. At the end of the class children will get to practice what they have learned at our dress-up super-hero event!
Ages 3-6 yrs.
Monday-Thursday 10:30am-12:00pm
Make-up Open House
8/21/2018
REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS (AND A PARENT) REGISTERED FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR THAT HAVE NOT ALREADY ATTENDED OPEN HOUSE
Come to the school for a fun Preschool Scavenger Hunt. Once completed, each child will get a special treat from Miss Sam!
2/7/2019
All Students and a Parent Invited
Wear School Shirts
Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry
1548 E 4500 S #102
Salt Lake City, UT 84117, USA
Please check your child's wristband to find out your time assignment.
We are so excited to get to experience everything we learn this week hands-on!! The field trip will last approximately 1 hour and will include a presentation, stations, and a visit from a very special guest. This will be class for the day. Can't wait to see everyone there!
Valentine's Parties
2/13/2019
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students,
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
We will be making Valentine’s Day projects, having fun treats and exchanging valentines. If you would like to send a Valentine’s Day treat with your child for the party, any treats would be welcome!
We will also be learning about post offices. I will have a special school mailbox where I will be collecting mail throughout the week. Please see the February newsletter for details.
2/14/2019
Tuesday/Thursday Students and
PARTY #2 for
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
We will be making Valentine’s Day projects, having fun treats and exchanging valentines. If you would like to send a Valentine’s Day treat with your child for the party, any treats would be welcome!
We will also be learning about post offices. I will have a special school mailbox where I will be collecting mail throughout the week. Please see the February newsletter for details.
Parent Orientation
8/23/2018
REQUIRED for ALL First-time
Shining Stars Academy Parents
Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
This meeting will be held downstairs in the Auditorium.
Choose from either of the following times:
10:30am-11:10am
7:00pm-7:30pm
Come for important information about the school year, including policies and procedures.
Information Presentation:
10:00-10:20, 7:00-7:20
Q&A:
10:20-10:40, 7:20-7:40
Light Refreshments served
No School
2/15,18/2019
All Students
No school due to President's Day
National Reading Week
First Day of School
9/4/2018
Tuesday/Thursday Students, Monday-Thursday Students, Monday-Friday Students
We can't wait to see all of our new friends!!!!! Come with a smile ready to have fun!
Normal Class Time
9/5/2018
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students
We can't wait to see all of our new friends!!!!! Come with a smile ready to have fun!
Normal Class Time
Now Registering for exciting and fun summer classes for ages 3-7!
Fall Break
3/4-8/2019
All Students
Normal Class Time
Please see March Newsletter for important information about the activities each day of this special week!
3/7/3019
*****Catch a Kid Reading Night*****
You won't want to miss this event!
Miss Sam will call kids randomly throughout the evening. If she catches you reading, you will get a prize. Please see Reading Week Activities Note for your class' time slot.
Bakery Day
3/21/2019
All Students and a Parent Invited
Wear School Shirts!
Part 1:
Great Harvest Taylorsville
6357 South Redwood Road
Taylorsville, UT 84123
Morning Class A: 9:00am-9:30am
Morning Class B: 9:30am-10:00am
Afternoon Class A: 10:00am-10:30am
Afternoon Class B: 10:30am-11:00am
Part 2:
Shining Stars Academy Bakery Festival
6339 South Highland Drive
Holladay, UT 84121
Morning Class A: 11:30am-12:15pm
Morning Class B: 12:00pm-12:45pm
Afternoon Class A: 12:30pm-1:15pm
Afternoon Class B: 1:00pm-1:45pm
3rd Annual Egg Hunt and Potluck
4/11/2019
All Students and Their Families Invited
11:00am Wear School Shirts!
Mountview Park
1651 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
Please Bring: a blanket, at least 1 parent, and an item to share for our potluck.
11:00am: Egg Hunt
11:15am: Butterfly Release
11:25am: Potluck Lunch
After our potluck lunch, families are free to go home or stay to play at the park.
10/15-19/2018
All Students
Enjoy the time with your families! School will resume
October 22, 2018
Halloween Performances
10/26/2018
All Students
Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
Families are invited! Costumes are optional.
We will be performing a few songs and then children and parents will be invited to stay to make a craft and get a treat if they would like to.
Morning A Class: 12:30pm-1:15pm
Morning B Class: 1:15pm-2:00pm
Afternoon Classes: 2:00pm-2:45pm
Spring Picture Day
4/12/2019
All Students
This will be a SHORT DAY with a special schedule. We will be taking individuals as well as class pictures. Picture package options will be sent home with parents and pictures will be featured in our 2018-2019 Yearbook.
Our amazing photographer, Becca Lund will be photographing again this year - You don't want to miss this event!
A Classes will enter through the Main Entrance, B Classes will enter through the Workroom Entrance as normal.
Class times will be as follows:
Morning A Class: 9:30-10:15
Morning B Class: 10:15-11:00
Afternoon A Class: 11:00-11:45
Afternoon B Class: 11:45-12:30
Halloween Parties
10/29/2018
Monday/Wednesday Friday Students,
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
Wear costumes (NO scary masks). Please make sure your child can get in and out of their costume to use the restroom.
Treats for the party are welcome! We will also be making a treat bag in case anybody wants to send take-home goodies.
Tuesday/Thursday Students,
PARTY #2 for
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
Wear costumes (NO scary masks). Please make sure your child can get in and out of their costume to use the restroom.
Treats for the party are welcome! We will also be making a treat bag in case anybody wants to send take-home goodies.
Now Registering for exciting and fun summer classes for ages 3-6!
No School
10/31/2018
All Students
Happy Halloween!
Thanksgiving Feasts
11/14/2018
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students, Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
We are SO EXCITED to experience the fun of the first Thanksgiving combined with some of our modern traditions hands-on.
Sign-ups will be posted for items that children can bring to our feasts. This is a really fun event for the kids, as they love bringing part of the feast.
11/15/2018
Tuesday/Thursday Students, Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
We are SO EXCITED to experience the fun of the first Thanksgiving combined with some of our modern traditions hands-on.
Sign-ups will be posted for items that children can bring to our feasts. This is a really fun event for the kids, as they love bringing part of the feast.
First Day of School
Halloween Parties
10/29/2019
Tuesday/Thursday Students,
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
Wear costumes (NO scary masks). Please make sure your child can get in and out of their costume to use the restroom.
Treats for the party are welcome! We will also be making a treat bag in case anybody wants to send take-home goodies.
10/30/2019
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students,
PARTY #2 for
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
Wear costumes (NO scary masks). Please make sure your child can get in and out of their costume to use the restroom.
Treats for the party are welcome! We will also be making a treat bag in case anybody wants to send take-home goodies.
9/3/2019
Tuesday/Thursday Students, Monday-Thursday Students, Monday-Friday Students
We can't wait to see all of our new friends!!!!! Come with a smile ready to have fun!
Normal Class Time
9/4/2019
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students
We can't wait to see all of our new friends!!!!! Come with a smile ready to have fun!
Normal Class Time
Halloween Performances
10/31/2019
All Students
Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
Families are invited! Costumes are optional.
We will be performing a few songs and then children and parents will be invited to stay to make a craft and get a treat if they would like to.
Morning A Class: 11:30pm-12:15pm
Morning B Class: 12:15pm-1:00pm
Afternoon Classes: 1:00pm-1:45pm
Fabulous Friday
9/13/2019
All Students Invited
$15.00 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers
This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to spend the day rotating through fun and engaging Shining Stars centers.
Teddy Bear Picnic
9/20/2019
All Students and a Parent Invited
11:00am Mountview Park
1651 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
Please Bring: a smile, at least 1 parent, a teddy bear, a blanket,
a sack lunch, and WEAR YOUR SCHOOL SHIRT
Lunch will take place at 11:00am
Teddy Bear Stations will follow lunch and then families are free to go home or stay to play at the park.
Valentine's Parties
2/12/2020
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students,
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
We will be making Valentine’s Day projects, having fun treats and exchanging valentines. If you would like to send a Valentine’s Day treat with your child for the party, any treats would be welcome!
We will also be learning about post offices. I will have a special school mailbox where I will be collecting mail throughout the week. Please see the February newsletter for details.
2/13/2020
Tuesday/Thursday Students and
PARTY #2 for
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
We will be making Valentine’s Day projects, having fun treats and exchanging valentines. If you would like to send a Valentine’s Day treat with your child for the party, any treats would be welcome!
We will also be learning about post offices. I will have a special school mailbox where I will be collecting mail throughout the week. Please see the February newsletter for details.
Fall Picture Day
11/1/2019
All Students
This will be a SHORT DAY with a special schedule. We will be taking individual pictures. Picture package options will be sent home with parents and pictures will be featured in our 2019-2020 Yearbook.
We are excited this year to partner with Littles Photography for our Picture day - You don't want to miss this event!
A Classes will enter through the Main Entrance, B Classes will enter through the Workroom Entrance as normal.
Class times will be as follows:
Morning A Class: 9:30-10:30
Morning B Class: 10:30-11:30
Afternoon A Class: 11:30-12:30
Afternoon B Class: 12:30-1:30
Fire Station Field Trip
11/8/2019
All Students and a Parent Invited
Holladay Fire Station
2210 E Murray Holladay Rd.
Holladay, UT 84117
Please check your child's wristband to find out your time assignment.
We are so excited to get to experience everything we learn this week hands-on!! The tour will last approximately 30-45 minutes and will include a safety presentation. This will be class for the day. Can't wait to see everyone there!
Fabulous Friday
11/15/2019
All Students Invited
$15.00 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers
This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to spend the day rotating through fun and engaging Shining Stars centers.
Cans for Cocoa
11/16/2019
All Students and Families Invited
9:00am-11:00am
Shining Stars Academy
Bring a canned food item by the school and receive a free cup of hot cocoa. All canned food items will be donated to the Utah Food Bank. Drive up donations are welcome. We will be outside ready to receive all canned food items.
No School
2/14,17/2020
All Students
No school due to President's Day
National Reading Week
3/2-6/2020
All Students
Normal Class Time
Please see March Newsletter for important information about the activities each day of this special week!
3/5/3020
*****Catch a Kid Reading Night*****
You won't want to miss this event!
Miss Sam will call kids randomly throughout the evening. If she catches you reading, you will get a prize. Please see Reading Week Activities Note for your class' time slot.
Bakery Day
3/12/2020
All Students and a Parent Invited
Wear School Shirts!
Part 1:
Shining Stars Academy Bakery Festival
6339 South Highland Drive
Holladay, UT 84121
Morning Class A: 12:30pm-1:15pm
Morning Class B: 1:00pm-1:45pm
Afternoon Class A: 1:30pm-2:15pm
Afternoon Class B: 2:00pm-2:45pm
Part 2:
Great Harvest HOLLADAY
4655 South 2300 East
Holladay, UT 84117
Morning Class A: 1:30pm-2:00pm
Morning Class B: 2:00pm-2:30pm
Afternoon Class A: 2:30pm-3:00pm
Afternoon Class B: 3:00pm-3:30pm
3rd Annual Egg Hunt
and Potluck
4/2/2020
All Students and Their Families Invited
11:00am Wear School Shirts!
Mountview Park
1651 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
Please Bring: a blanket, at least 1 parent, and an item to share for our potluck.
11:00am: Egg Hunt
11:15am: Butterfly Release
11:25am: Potluck Lunch
After our potluck lunch, families are free to go home or stay to play at the park.
Spring Picture Day
4/3/2020
All Students
This will be a SHORT DAY with a special schedule. We will be taking individuals as well as class pictures. Picture package options will be sent home with parents and pictures will be featured in our 2018-2019 Yearbook.
Our amazing photographer, Littles Photography will be photographing again- You don't want to miss this event!
A Classes will enter through the Main Entrance, B Classes will enter through the Workroom Entrance as normal.
Class times will be as follows:
Morning A Class: 9:30-10:15
Morning B Class: 10:15-11:00
Afternoon A Class: 11:00-11:45
Afternoon B Class: 11:45-12:30
Spring Break
4/6-10/2020
All Students
No school due to Spring Break
Thanksgiving Feasts
11/20/2019
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students, Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
We are SO EXCITED to experience the fun of the first Thanksgiving combined with some of our modern traditions hands-on.
Sign-ups will be posted for items that children can bring to our feasts. This is a really fun event for the kids, as they love bringing part of the feast.
11/21/2019
Tuesday/Thursday Students, Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
We are SO EXCITED to experience the fun of the first Thanksgiving combined with some of our modern traditions hands-on.
Sign-ups will be posted for items that children can bring to our feasts. This is a really fun event for the kids, as they love bringing part of the feast.
Live Classes Resume
5/18/2020
All students whose parents opted to resume live class
Normal Class Time
With Governor Herbert's announcement to move to the Yellow Phase, I am so excited to have students back in the classroom!
Please take note of the following:
School will be in session (regular class time) between now and May 29/June 17 depending on your response to the COVID-19 School Year Completion Survey. You should have received an email with detailed instructions.
Please remember that when signing in each day, you will need to fill out a waiver stating that:
your child has not had *exposure to COVID-19 (defined as the following):
a. been to another country or high risk (hot spot) area where there is community spread of COVID-19
b. been in contact with anyone who has been to another country or high risk (hot spot) area where there is community spread of COVID-19
OR
*had a fever or cough in the past 14 days
The following additional precautions will be in place:
1. Paper towels will be used for hand-drying after snack time
2. Children's hands will be sanitized prior to and upon completion of playtime, entering and exiting each room, exiting the school, and snack time
3. If any student displays any signs of COVID-19, they will not be allowed to enter the school, or will be sent home immediately.
4. If your child frequently picks their nose, band-aids will be put on fingers to discourage nose-picking and to decrease the spread of germs.
Graduation Pictures
6/17/2020
All Students
Please watch for specific details about Graduation Pictures through US Mail and email.
Graduation Dress Rehearsal
6/29/2020
All Students
Friendship Park, Murray, UT
Morning A Class: 9:00am
Morning B Class: 9:45am
Afternoon A Class: 10:30am
Afternoon B Class: 11:15am
Dress Rehearsal: The dress rehearsal for our program will be on Monday, 29 June 2020 at the Friendship Park Pavilion in Murray. It will take place at the above time. Please have your child wear blue denim jeans/shorts or skirts and their BLUE SCHOOL SHIRT FROM THIS YEAR* (NO OVERALLS and NO FLIP-FLOPS). Please leave girl’s hair down that day so that our Dress Rehearsal will run smoothly. Please take your child to the restroom prior to dropping them off at 9:00am. I do not know if we will have restroom access at the park. Please be prompt in dropping off and picking up your child. Please remain outside of the gate until a staff member signals that I am ready for kids to come in and be picked up. Please note that parents are not permitted to stay for this event. Please do not watch from the gate-area, as it will distract the children. I have been doing the Graduation Program for over 13 years now and I promise it will be 100% more productive to have just me and my assistants with the class for this rehearsal.
Inclement Weather: If there is inclement weather on the day of the Dress Rehearsal, please WATCH YOUR EMAIL and the website for further instructions.
Hogle Zoo Field Trip
4/30/2020
All Students and a Parent Invited
Wear School Shirts!
10:00am
Please watch for specific details!
2020 Fall Registration
7/31/2020
REQUIRED FOR ALL PARENTS OF STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR THE
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
*REGISTRATION FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS, even if your student is returning.
***NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION***
*Registration Forms will be emailed to families (FROM DOCUSIGN) July 25-27.
*You will receive two (2) "envelopes".
One envelope will contain the official 2020-2021 Registration Contract, and the other envelope will contain the rest of the registration forms.
*Once you have completed both "envelopes", please email Miss Sam your child's current immunization record.
*ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY JULY 31, 2020
Now Registering for exciting and fun summer classes for ages 3-7!
End of Summer BASH
2020 Graduation
6/30/2020
All Students
Friendship Park, Murray, UT
Morning A Class: 9:00am
Morning B Class: 9:45am
Afternoon A Class: 10:30am
Afternoon B Class: 11:15am
Dress: Your child will need to be dressed in blue denim jeans/shorts or skirts, and their BLUE SCHOOL SHIRT FROM THIS YEAR* (NO OVERALLS). Please make every effort to keep the shirt clean and nice for their special day.
*Please see the picture at the end of this letter for a reminder of what this year’s shirt looks like.
Girls: Please do not wear hair up (in a “pony-tail”, bun/s, etc). Graduation hats do not stay on with these super cute hair-styles. If your child wears a skirt, they will be required to wear some type of shorts under their skirt
All kids: NO FLIP FLOPS. We would appreciate your support. Every year I have at least one parent send their child in flip flops, and they inevitably fall off or trip at some point in the program. Thanks for helping our program run smoothly in this way!
Time: Please bring your child to the gate 10 minutes prior to Start Time Above. The gate will open 15 minutes before Start Time Above. There will be a teacher at the gate to greet and receive your child. Please do not arrive late, as it will make things more difficult for all involved, and is inconsiderate to those who plan ahead and are on time. Please prepare your child ahead of time so they will know that you will be dropping them off at the gate and then going to the pavilion to sit down. The program will last about 30 minutes. *Please see the note below and the attached note about COVID-19 seating arrangements.
Location: Friendship Park is located at 5701 S. Fashion Boulevard in Murray.
Video/Photography: Video recording of the program is permitted.
Admission: There is no cost for admission to the program. Due to COVID-19 and Social distancing, please be considerate and limit the amount of family you invite. There will be chairs set up under the pavilion for direct family members. Additional guests may attend as long as they understand the need to stay six feet away from other family groups and as long as they bring their own chairs to sit on. In order to maintain social distancing and to keep everyone safe, no additional chairs may be set up under the pavilion. At my direction, Staff members will be monitoring and gently reminding attendees to maintain Social Distancing.
Inclement Weather: If there is inclement weather on the day of Graduation, please WATCH YOUR EMAIL and the website for further instructions.
Additional Information:
*Please make sure your child has a healthy breakfast and good night’s sleep prior to coming to the program. I want them to have all of the energy possible to help them participate.
*Please take your child to the restroom just before you drop them off at 8:50am. I do not know if we will have restroom access at the park, and there will be no bathroom breaks once the program has started.
*Please encourage your child to smile during the program and participate as it will give your child a sense of accomplishment.
8/12/2020
Parents, need a break? Need to get ready for Back to School? Let us help you out!
Sign up for as many or as few sessions as you want. 3-year olds limit 2 sessions.
Session 1: 9:00am-10:30am
Art Mania $5
Ages 3-7 yrs.
Session 2: 10:30am-12:00pm
Science Mania $5
Ages 3-7 yrs.
Lunch Party: 12:00pm-12:30pm
Join Miss Sam for a lunch party! Must be combined with Science Mania and Cooking Mania
Ages 3-7 yrs.
Session 3: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Cooking Mania $5
Ages 3-7 yrs.
Session 4: 2:00pm-3:30pm
We Love Summer Mania $5
Ages 3-7 yrs.