Shining Stars Cooperative School

2008-2009 SHINING STARS STUDENTS WITH PARK CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH'S PASTOR BOB

2010-2011 Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Information:

Our 3 year-old and 4 year-old classes as well as our Kindergarten are currently full, but there is a waitlist if you are interested.

*** For more info. contact Tori Trombley: 435.940.1993 ***

2010/2011 Dates for our currently enrolled families:

Mon-Thurs Aug 2-5 Summer Camp, Session I

Mon-Thurs Aug 9-12 Summer Camp, Session II

Saturday August 28th Fall Indoor and Outdoor Cleanup Day 9am to Noon

Monday August 30th Preschool Orientation 9am-12:45pm Mon/Wed students

Kindergarten Pizza Party 10:45am -Noon

Tuesday August 31st Preschool Orientation 9am-12:45pm Tue/Thu students

Wednesday September 1st 1st Day of School for Kindergarten, 8:45am to 2pm

Thursday September 2nd Mandatory Parent Meeting 6pm (1 hour)

Monday September 6th NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

Tuesday September 7th 1st Day of School for Tue/Thu(Fri) classes 9am-12:45pm

Wednesday September 8th 1st Day of School for Mon/Wed(Fri) classes 9am-12:45pm

Sunday September 12th Shining Stars Family Picnic at Willow Creek Park, 3pm

Thur/Fri Oct 14-15 NO SCHOOL - Fall Recess

All meetings will take place at the Park City Community Church, unless otherwise stated.

*** For more information, please contact Anne Bellew at abellewrn@yahoo.com or 435.602.9127 ***

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Our Mission:

Shining Stars Cooperative School is a non-profit organization administered by members of the Park City Community Church’s Children's Ministry Team and Parents of the Preschoolers and Kindergarteners. The school has been created to fulfill a need in the community for a quality, developmentally appropriate preschool with a Christian, spiritual approach. Shining Stars has been a part of the community for over 13 years. Our school has excellent teacher/student ratios and active parental involvement. There are two teachers and two parents present with no more than eighteen children in the preschool. The kindergarten has 15 students with one teacher and one aide full-time, and one parent twice weekly. The school’s mission is to provide for the positive growth and the nurturing of children in the context of the love of God, neighbor, and self. No doctine is taught and all are sincerely welcome.

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.

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.

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 150.00
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 $210.00
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 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 Parent

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.

About Our Kindergarten:

The kindergarten class includes a group of 15 children and one teacher and assistant daily. Parents are required to co-op once a month which leads to a 2:7 or 3:5 ratio daily. This allows students to learn in a small, supportive, caring academic environment. The program runs 4 days a week from 8:45-2:00 p.m. 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 Pastor.

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)-

Originally from Massachusetts and Vermont Kim moved to Park City in 1992. Kim's undergraduate degrees are in Psychology and Philosophy, but in 2004 she returned to school to receive her Masters in Elementary Education. She has also owned her own massage therapy practice as well as taught at The Colby School. After taking a couple years off to spend time with her family she returns to the classroom. She is excited and thrilled to be a part of The Shining Stars Cooperative School.

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!