Activities
Year round Star events and programs
Student council
Each year 4th and 5th graders are selected by their teachers to be part of our student council leadership program. Students meet on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:20 - 4:00 p.m.
Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol is a leadership program for 5th graders. Students must fill out an application form and be recommended by teachers for good behavior and leadership qualities. Safety Patrol helps in many areas during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.
Stephens All-Star Choir
The All-Star Choir is made up of 4th and 5th grade students. Students meet weekly for choir practice and program rehearsals. More details coming soon for the 2022-2023 school year.
Field trips
Each grade level can take up to 2 field trips a year. Places we've visited are Dallas Aquarium, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Museum of Art, ASI Gymnastics, Owens Farm, Johnson Space Center, Rough Riders baseball games, Planetarium and various Garland ISD high school theatre plays.
Monthly Star events
September
College Day
Students and staff wear their favorite college t-shirt to represent College Awareness day.
Noche Cultural/Cultural Night
Students and parents come together to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage. We have food, games, activities and more!
Grandparents Day
This special day is to honor our Grandparents by having lunch for them in our cafeteria.
October
Fall Book Fair
October 23rd through the 27th our scholastic book fair is coming to town! It will also be open on October 25th night with our Family fright and fitness night.
Family fright and fitness night
October 25th! Our Physical Education department organizes a carnival style event filled with games, activities and fitness information for parents, family members and students. It helps promote healthy living and extra curricular activities within the community. Many businesses and organizations participate yearly by setting up a booth and handing out information.
November
Turkey trot
Our Physical Education department holds an annual turkey trot around the perimeter of the school. Students, parents, grandparents and faculty can earn laps by running, trotting or walking to support their child's classroom.
Spelling bee
4th and 5th graders are selected from each classroom to participate in the annual school spelling bee. The Stephens Star winner advances to the Garland ISD district elementary championship.
December
Holiday parties
Students and teachers celebrate with a party in their classroom on the last day before our holiday break. Students make crafts, play games and eat yummy treats.
Science fair
All students K-4th have the opportunity to complete a project for our school science fair. 5th grade students are required to complete a project as part of their science grade.
Holiday sing-a-long
All students, teachers and faculty come together in the cafeteria for a holiday sing-a-long. The sing-a-long is lead by our music teachers and All StarChoir.
February
Valentines parties
Students and teachers celebrate with a party in their classroom. Students can pass out Valentines to their classmates and eat yummy treats.
March
Stars attend the annual Bring Your Own Device Night (BYOD) and Literacy evening to help promote College and Career Readiness.
May
Field day
All students and teachers participate in a fun-filled array of high energy events throughout the school day. There are indoor and outdoor events complete with a firetruck splash down to make the day one to always remember.
Circus
Students in grades 3-5 participate in various activities where students have earned tickets throughout the year. The tickets go towards admission to the games and activities as well as purchasing food from the Snack Shack.
Graduations
Kindergarten and 5th grade students participate in graduation ceremonies. Students perform during graduation, receive diplomas and watch a video of the years events.