Shining Stars Cooperative School

2011 Shining Stars Kindergarten Students

 Shining Stars Open House and Registration 2012-2013

2012-2013 Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Information:

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Our Mission:

Program Objectives:

• To stress the values, morals, and ethical standards which originate from a Christian aspect.
• To respect the diversity of children, parents and teachers.
• To help children develop trust through relationships with adults.
• To provide a setting for parents to actively participate in the education of their child(ren).
• To help children grow in confidence and to give each child a feeling that he or she is special.
• To help children develop their natural curiosity and initiate a lifetime love of learning.

Quick Facts About The Preschool:

• Shining Stars preschool is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm.
• Three to Four year-olds attend a two day schedule of either on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.  Monthly tuition is $165.00
• Four to Five year-olds attend a three day schedule of either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Friday.  The Friday class is a Pre-Kindergarten enrichment day.  Monthly tuition is $215.00
• All children must be 3 years of age by September 1 of the current school year
• All children must be potty trained
• One parent of each child enrolled must sign -up to participate in one annual clean-up and sign-up for one year-long committee position or take an Administrative team position at the time of enrollment.
• One parent of each child enrolled must sign-up for and participate in one full co-op day each month for the entire school year.

Preschool Curriculum and Class Activities:

Our curriculum is an adaptation of The Creative Curriculum developed by educators Diane T. Dodge and Laura Colker.  It is a comprehensive curriculum based on the theories of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  In conjunction with this, our curriculum will include bi-monthly chapel time: which will incorporate songs, age appropriate moral stories, and will share a thoughtful saying each month.

Shining Stars contracts annually for the services of  Dr. Cheryl Wright, Ph.D. Dr.Wright is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah, Director of the Child and Family Development Center and an expert on developmentally appropriate children’s programs.  Dr. Wright provides verbal and written feed back on our school.

The daily schedule in include age appropriate activities in the following areas:  Fine and gross motor skills, Spatial Relations, Creative Expressions, Language, Science and Math, Self-help, Reading Readiness, The Senses, Peer Interaction, Art Expression, Dramatic Play, Music and Movement, Community: global and local, Snack and Lunch routine, Outdoor Play. 

Preschool Daily Schedule:

9:00-9:45  Indoor Discovery - Directed Free Choice

9:45-9:50  5 Minute Warning and Clean-Up

9:50-10:15 Opening Circle

        1.  Good Morning Song

        2.  Intro. of Helpers and Parents

3.  Calendar/Weather

4.  Pledge of Allegiance

5.  Exercise and Movement 

10:15-10:25  Bathroom Break and Singing

10:25-10:40  Healthy Snack and Library

10:45-11:30  Age Appropriate Learning Activities

11:30-12:00 Outdoor Discovery

12:00-12:15  Story Time and Closing Circle

12:15-12:45  Lunch and Pick Up

**This is a sample of our schedule, however some flexibility for field trips, sanctuary time and guest speakers is incorporated.

Quick Facts About Our Kindergarten:

• Shining Stars Kindergarten is open Monday through Thursday from 8:45 am to 2:00 pm.
• Fifteen students, one teacher, and one assistant make up our Kindergarten class
• All children must be 5 years of age by September 1 of the current school year
• One parent of each child enrolled must sign -up to participate in one annual clean-up and sign-up for one year-long committee position or take an Administrative team position at the time of enrollment.
• One parent of each child enrolled must sign-up for and participate in one full co-op day in each 8-week cycle for the entire school year.
• Our Student / Teacher ratio is then 2:7 or 3:5
• Monthly Tuition is $450

Our Kindergarten Curriculum:

      With our parents present to co-op on Mondays and Thursdays, our student/teacher ratios are low - 2:7 or 3:5 ratio daily. This allows students to learn in a small, supportive, caring academic environment. During the school day children build a solid foundation for language arts, math, social studies, science, music, physical education and community outreach.  The kindergarten curriculum works with Zoo Phonics, Everyday Math, Kid Writing and guided reading programs.  The children also have the opportunity to experience monthly field trips, the Summit County Book Mobile and chapel time with our Pastors. We also have a state of the art computer lab so the students can enjoy hands-on learning fun.

Our Teachers:

Carol Hardy (Preschool)-

Ms. Carol is currently the director as well as a teacher at Shining Stars.  She has a degree in Elementary Education from Central Michigan University.  In addition to preschool, she has taught 1st through 3rd grades as well as learning disabilities and music programs.  Her real love, however, lies with preschoolers, and she has over 17 years experience teaching at this level.  Carol has been with Shining Stars Cooperative Preschool for eleven of those years.  She and her husband, Bob, moved to Park City 12 years ago and they have three daughters; two married and living in the area and the youngest in Las Vegas.

Carol Beale (Preschool)-

Formerly a Shining Stars Parent and now a well loved teacher, Ms. B. came to Shining Stars with a BS in Early Childhood Development and a Minor in Elementary Education From Florida State University.  She was formerly Education Curriculum Consultant and a Teacher at PC Cooperative Preschool.  In addition, she was Children’s Programs Asst. Manager at Deer Valley Resort after moving here from Florida where she was also a Preschool Teacher.  During the time her children attended Shining Stars, she served 3 terms as Parent-Teacher Coordinator for the preschool and she continues to be an asset to the program in her role as teacher.

Jen Bramson (Preschool)- 

Former Rising Sun Mountain School owner and teacher, Jen Bramson, settles into the Shining Stars Preschool routine.  "Miss Jen" has extensive experiences in working with children in various settings.  Before running her own preschool, she taught at Another Way Montessori, was a children’s yoga instructor for The Yoga Center and coached gymnastics at several gyms around the country, including Park City’s own Black Diamond Gymnastics.  She is married and has 2 children.

Kim Denkers (Kindergarten)-

Jessica Mattinson (Kindergarten)-

Originally a Utah native, "Miss Jessica" moved to London England in 1989 where she lived for 20 years. Jessica's undergraduate degrees are in Earth Science and Elementary Childhood Education. In 1999 Jessica received her Masters in Politics and Government from the University of London. Upon finishing her MA she worked for Parliament promoting voter education. After starting a family in 2004 Jessica decided not to go back into the political arena and instead focus on her one true passion, which is teaching young children. She worked for a private school in London as a teaching assistant/aide for 5 extraordinary years. Jessica is honored to be working with such a wonderful team of teachers and parents at Shining Stars. "Miss Jessica" brings lots of fun and experience to our kindergarten classroom!

Contact Information:

• Shannon Boxley ~ Administrator ~ 435.901.1670 ~ ssboxley@yahoo.com
• Melissa Eggleton ~ Co-Administrator ~ melissa.eggleton@gmail.com
• Tori Trombley ~ Registration Coordinator ~ 435.940.1993 ~ torit84098@yahoo.com
   
• Shining Stars Classroom ~ 435.658.5028