Shining Stars Academy
Preschool
Making a difference - one child at a time
First Day of School
9/3/2024
Tuesday/Thursday Students, Monday-Thursday Students, Monday-Friday Students
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We can't wait to see all of our new friends!!!!! Come with a smile ready to have fun! There will be a few cute 'First Day of Preschool' signs and props out front for your photo-taking fun and excitement. If you would like to take a cute picture, please come a few minutes early to account for the photo fun.
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Normal Class Time
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9/4/2024
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students
We can't wait to see all of our new friends!!!!! Come with a smile ready to have fun! There will be a few cute 'First Day of Preschool' signs and props out front for your photo-taking fun and excitement. If you would like to take a cute picture, please come a few minutes early to account for the photo fun.
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Normal Class Time
Fabulous Friday
9/13/2024
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
Teddy Bear Picnic
9/19/2024
All Students and a Parent Invited
Mountview Park
1651 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
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Please Bring: a smile, at least 1 parent, a teddy bear, a blanket, a sack lunch, and WEAR YOUR SCHOOL SHIRT
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Group 1:
Lunch will take place at 10:00am
Teddy Bear Stations will follow lunch and then families are free to go home or stay to play at the park. Please be courteous by completing your center activities by 11:00am to make room for the next group.
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Group 2:
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. Please be courteous by completing your center activities by 12:00pm to make room for the next group.
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Group 3:
Lunch will take place at 12:00pm
Teddy Bear Stations will follow lunch and then families are free to go home or stay to play at the park. Centers will conclude at 1:00pm.
In-House Fire Station Field Trip
10/4/2024
All Students Invited
@Shining Stars Academy
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Group 1: 8:40am-10:40am
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Group 2: 9:20am-11:20am
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Group 3: 10:00am-12:00pm
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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.
Parents are welcome to leave their child or stay for the event. If you decide to leave your child with us, please arrive at the school no later than your designated time to drop off your child. The Fire Safety Event will last 2 hours and will include a safety presentation in the back lot, and fire safety activities in the other rooms. DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP FOR ALL CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE. 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
4/12/2024
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
Field Trip to Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
4/25/2024
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 2-4 hours (tickets are good for all day admission) and will include lunch, a party, and all of the fun you can possibly have. School shirts are required for admission to the aquarium. This will be class for the day. Can't wait to see everyone there!
Graduation Pictures
5/2/2024
All Students
Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights
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School Graduation Pictures will take place downstairs in the Auditorium. This will be class for the day. Please have your child wear blue denim jeans/shorts or skirts and their 2024 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.
Fabulous Friday
5/10/2024
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
Unbirthday Parties
5/13,14/2024
All Students​
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Normal Class Time
Happy Unbirthday! We will celebrate all of our friends with summer birthdays and those who we missed due to starting late in the year. You won't want to miss this celebration!
Last Day of School Party
Pajama Parties
10/7/2024
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students,
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
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Please remember to bring a pillow and wear your comfiest pajamas
*We will have “Bring your Pretend Pet to School Day” that day as well, so remember any Pretend Pet can come with you to the party! (it is helpful for the pet to come in your backpack or your pillowcase)
We will play games, eat treats, and have tons of pajama fun!
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10/8/2024
Tuesday/Thursday Students and
PARTY #2 for
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
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Please remember to bring a pillow and wear your comfiest pajamas
*We will have “Bring your Pretend Pet to School Day” that day as well, so remember any Pretend Pet can come with you to the party! (it is helpful for the pet to come in your backpack or your pillowcase)
We will play games, eat treats, and have tons of pajama fun!
5/15/2024
All Students and a Parent Invited
Mountview Park
1651 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
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Please see Graduation Events Letter for details.
Graduation Dress Rehearsal
5/21/2024
All Students Mandatory
Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights
Please see Graduation Events Letter for specific details.
2024 Graduation
5/22/2024
All Students and Families
Viridian Event Center
8030 S 1825 W West Jordan, Utah 84088
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Please see Graduation Events Letter for specific details.
Summer is Magic!
Fall Picture Day
10/10/2024
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Students,
Monday-Thursday Students, and Monday-Friday Students
Normal Class Time
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We are excited this year to partner with Littles Photography for our Picture day - You don't want to miss this event!
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10/11/2024
Tuesday/Thursday Students,
Normal Class Time
We are excited this year to partner with Littles Photography for our Picture day - You don't want to miss this event!
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5/28-8/2/2024
Children 3-7 Invited
Shining Stars Academy
See Our Summer Flyer
Fall Break
10/14-18/2024
All Students
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Enjoy the time with your families. School will resume October 21.