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Graduation Pictures

5/7/2021
All Students 
The Dance Project SLC
2477 Fort Union Blvd, #105, Cottonwood Heights
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School Graduation Pictures will take place in Studio 2. This will be class for the day.  Please have your child wear blue denim jeans/shorts or skirts and their 2021 School Shirt. We will be doing class pictures as well as a large group picture.  Please make every effort to have your child present at this event.  This is the only chance they will have to be in our school graduation pictures.  Parents do not need to stay for this event. Please see the Graduation Events Letter for times specific to your class.

Morning Classes Graduation Programs

5/17/2021
All Morning Class Students
(No Class for Afternoon Students)
The Dance Project SLC
2477 Fort Union Blvd, #105, Cottonwood Heights
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Dress:  Your child will need to be dressed in blue denim jeans/shorts or skirts, and their 2021 School Shirt (NO OVERALLS and NO FLIP-FLOPS).  Please make every effort to keep the shirt clean and nice for their special day.    

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 have discussed this in class, and demonstrated pros and cons of these shoes.  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 REHEARSAL/PREP ROOM AT THE BACK OF THE Studio at your designated time.  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.  Your child will be prepared in class so they will know that you will be dropping them off and then going in the studio to sit down.  The program will last about an hour.  There will be photo displays set up for families to take pictures AFTER the performance. 

Video/Photography:  Video recording of the program is permitted and there will be a photographer video recording the program. 

Admission:  There is no cost for admission to the program and we welcome family that would like to support your child on this very special day!  Please wear masks for anyone over the age of 6. Also, to continue to comply with local rules, please be respectful in limiting the number of invited guests.

A Few More Things: 

*The cap and gown that your child will wear should be left with the Assistant Teachers after the program.  If you are taking pictures, please remember to return the cap and gown right after pictures so they can be cleaned and prepared for the next group. 

*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 your designated time.  We will not stop the program for bathroom breaks once it has started, but there is a bathroom at the studio in case of emergency.   

*Please encourage your child to smile during the program and participate as it will give your child a sense of accomplishment.

Christmas Toy Drive

12/1-20/2021
All Students Invited
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This year we will be hosting our sixth annual Christmas Box International Toy Drive.  We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys all month to donate to the Christmas Box International. Bring them in to the school between now and December 16. There will be a collection area at the Friends and Families Christmas Performance as well. Toys will be taken to the Christmas Box House on December 20.

Fabulous Friday

12/10/2021
All Students Invited
$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
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Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers

This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers

Christmas Around the World Parties

12/14/2021
Tuesday/Thursday, Monday-Thursday, and Monday-Friday Students
Location: Shining Stars Academy
 

We will be doing a lot of fun activities and will be making very special crafts as we celebrate Christmas and go on a trip Around the World (Please make sure to bring backpacks to class that day!).  Please let me know by Wednesday, December 8th if your child will not be able to attend the Christmas parties, as I have a very special gift for them.  For our party, children are welcome to bring a fun holiday treat for the class if they would like. Please remember all treats need to be SEALED. I need a parent helper from each class for our special parties 

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12/15/2021
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students, and SECOND PARTY for Monday-Thursday, and Monday-Friday Students
Location: Shining Stars Academy
 

We will be doing a lot of fun activities and will be making very special crafts as we celebrate Christmas and go on a trip Around the World (Please make sure to bring backpacks to class that day!).  Please let me know by Wednesday, December 8th if your child will not be able to attend the Christmas parties, as I have a very special gift for them.  For our party, children are welcome to bring a fun holiday treat for the class if they would like. Please remember all treats need to be SEALED. I need a parent helper from each class for our special parties 

No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/14, 17/2022
All Students 
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No Class due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Halloween Performances

10/27/2023
All Students Invited
Whitmore Library Auditorium
See Performance Time Letter and Halloween Week Events email for times
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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

Halloween Parties

10/30/2023
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students 
Monday-Thursday Students and Monday-Friday Students

We will be playing games and rotating through fun Halloween Centers.  Wear costumes (NO scary masks and NO WEAPONS -If your child wears a scary mask or has a weapon, it will be left in his/her backpack or sent home with you).  Please make sure your child can get in and out of their costume to use the restroom.

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Normal Class Time

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10/31/2023
Tuesday/Thursday Students AND SECOND PARTY for 
Monday-Thursday Students and Monday-Friday Students

We will be playing games and rotating through fun Halloween Centers.  Wear costumes (NO scary masks and NO WEAPONS -If your child wears a scary mask or has a weapon, it will be left in his/her backpack or sent home with you).  Please make sure your child can get in and out of their costume to use the restroom.

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Normal Class Time

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Cans for Cocoa

11/11/2023
All Students and Families Invited
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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.

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Thanksgiving Parties

11/15/2023
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students , Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students 
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We are super excited to experience the fun of the first Thanksgiving, combined with some of our current traditions - hands on!

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Normal Class Time

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11/16/2023
Tuesday/Thursday Students and SECOND PARTY for
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students 
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We are super excited to experience the fun of the first Thanksgiving, combined with some of our current traditions - hands on!

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Normal Class Time

Fabulous Friday

11/17/2023
All Students Invited
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$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
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Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers

This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers

Thanksgiving Recess

11/20-24/2023
No School - Thanksgiving Recess
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Enjoy the time with your families!

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Christmas Toy Drive

12/1-15/2023
All Students Invited
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This year we will be hosting our eighthannual Christmas Box International Toy Drive.  We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys all month to donate to the Christmas Box International. Bring them in to the school between now and December 15. There will be a collection area at the Friends and Families Christmas Performance as well. Toys will be taken to the Christmas Box House on December 18.

Fabulous Friday

12/8/2023
All Students Invited
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$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
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Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers

This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers

Christmas Around the World Parties

12/12/2023
Tuesday/Thursday, Monday-Thursday, and Monday-Friday Students
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We will be doing a lot of fun activities and will be making very special crafts as we celebrate Christmas and go on a trip Around the World (Please make sure to bring backpacks to class that day!).  Please let me know by Wednesday, December 6th if your child will not be able to attend the Christmas parties, as I have a very special gift for them.  For our party, children are welcome to bring a fun holiday treat for the class if they would like. Please remember all treats need to be dropped off at the school by December 8th. I need 1-2 parent helpers from each class for our special parties 

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Normal Class Time

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12/13/2023
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students, and SECOND PARTY for Monday-Thursday, and Monday-Friday Students
Location: Shining Stars Academy
 

We will be doing a lot of fun activities and will be making very special crafts as we celebrate Christmas and go on a trip Around the World (Please make sure to bring backpacks to class that day!).  Please let me know by Wednesday, December 6th if your child will not be able to attend the Christmas parties, as I have a very special gift for them.  For our party, children are welcome to bring a fun holiday treat for the class if they would like. Please remember all treats need to be dropped off at the school by December 8th. I need 1-2 parent helpers from each class for our special parties 

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Normal Class Time

8th Annual Friends and Families Christmas Perfomances

12/14/2023
Families and Friends Invited
Location: Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
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*Times listed on invitation and wristbands. 

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*There will be a list at each school entrance the week of the performance.

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On Thursday, December 14th, we will have our 8th Annual Friends and Family Christmas Performance, which will take place at Whitmore Library Auditorium.  I would like all children to dress in Sunday/Holiday dress for this performance.  The focus of this event will be to share our Christmas songs and holiday cheer with our friends and families.  Everyone is invited. There will be music, crafts, and light refreshments for everyone!  This performance will take the place of class for the day.

16th Annual Christmas Service Performance

12/15/2023
All Students Invited 
Location: The Ridge Cottonwood 
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On Friday, December 15th, Shining Stars Academy will be performing for the Residents of The Ridge Cottonwood. This performance will take the place of class for the day. Sign-Up Links will be sent via email.

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We will start promptly at the time listed on the Newsletter.  There will be no check-in for this event. Please plan ahead for parking and bringing your child in.  I would like all children to dress in Sunday/Holiday dress for this performance.  Please practice the music with your child at home so they will be prepared for their special day. You should have received the music files via email.  You can also have your children watch the videos posted on the website.  There is a link on the Parents Page.

Christmas Break

12/18-1/1/2024
All Students
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Enjoy the time with your families.  School will resume Tuesday, January 2.

Fabulous Friday

1/12/2024
All Students Invited
$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
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Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers

This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers

No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/15/2024
All Students 
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No Class due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Fabulous Friday

2/9/2024
All Students Invited
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$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
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Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers

This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers

Valentine's Day Parties

2/13/2024
Tuesday/Thursday Students,
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
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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.

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2/14/2024
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students and PARTY #2 for  
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
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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.

No School -

President's Day

2/16,19/2024
All Students​
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No Class due to the President's Day Holiday

Dental Awareness Field Trip

2/22/2024
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 and flyer 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 30 minutes 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! 

National Reading Week

2/26-3/1/2024
All Students
Normal Class Time
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Please see Reading Week Packet for important information about the activities each day of this special week.!

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Monday:

I Can Read With My Eyes Shut

Assignment: Read a Dr. Seuss book

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Tuesday:

Green Eggs and Ham

Assignment: Draw a picture of your favorite book character

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Wednesday:

Bartholomew and the Oobleck

Assignment: Complete Wednesday Assignment on Homework Sheet

*Catch a Kid Reading Night - Morning Classes

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Thursday:

The Cat and the Hat

WEAR A RED SHIRT TO SCHOOL

Assignment: *Catch a Kid Reading Night - Afternoon Classes

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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.

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Friday:

I'm Not Going to Get Up Today

WEAR PAJAMAS TO SCHOOL

Assignment: Read with a pet (real or pretend)

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Fabulous Friday

3/8/2024
All Students Invited
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$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
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Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers

This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers

Bakery Day

3/14/2024
All Students and a Parent Invited

Wear School Shirts
Shining Stars Academy
Please check your child's wristband and flyer 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 stations for a variety of bakeries.  This will be class for the day.  Can't wait to see everyone there! 

Spring Picture Day

3/19-20/2024
All Students Invited
Normal Class Time
More Details TBA.  This Picture Day will include Spring Pictures and Graduation Pictures.  

 

Egg Hunt and Butterfly Release

3/29/2024
All Students Invited
 
Wear School Shirts

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Mountview Park
1651 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121

 

Please see the March Newsletter for your child's specific group time. 

 

We will begin with our Egg Hunt PROMPTLY at the time listed  on the Egg Hunt Information Letter.  We will follow the Egg Hunt with our Butterfly Release (as long as the caterpillars and weather cooperate) and then our Picnic.

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Detailed information can be found in the March Newsletter and in the Egg Hunt Information Letter.  

 

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