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| October Spotlights
Student News
District News
Family and Community Engagement
Raider News
Shaker Schools Foundation News
From the City of Shaker Heights
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 Student Spotlight: High School Senior Lukas Zarders
This month's student profile features Shaker Heights High School senior Lukas Zarders, a MAC Scholar, SGORR member, varsity soccer player and collegiate track and field hopeful. He's an unassuming teen with a quiet determination and a fondness for traveling---he holds dual citizenship with Sweden, where he's spent his summers as long as he can remember. Also, later this month, look for Lukas in the 2019 issue of Measuring What Matters, the District's Annual Profile.
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Senior Lukas Zarders competing in long jump last spring.
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Employee Spotlight: High School Spanish Teacher Ellen Roberts
Twenty-four years ago, Shaker Heights High School Spanish teacher Ellen Roberts was walking along a Lake Erie beach with her then three-year-old daughter and they stumbled upon a monarch caterpillar. Her daughter was smitten, named the caterpillar "Cutie" and wanted to take it home. Ms. Roberts obliged her, not knowing that this one serendipitous discovery of a caterpillar would forever change the way Ms. Roberts would experience Cleveland summers. Ever since, Ms. Roberts dedicates the weeks between early July and late September to raising all the monarch caterpillars she finds---in her yard, on walks through the neighborhood or local Northeast Ohio parks---and releasing them, as they make their return migration from southern Canada to their overwintering site in Mexico. She also tags monarchs as part of a special butterfly project with the University of Kansas.
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Shaker Heights High School Spanish teacher Ellen Roberts
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Employee Spotlight: Technical Services Coordinator Casey Ailiff
As the Technical Services Coordinator, Casey Ailiff has one of the District's ultimate behind-the-scenes jobs: he is responsible for keeping the District's technology infrastructure-servers, wireless, phones and switches-humming along smoothly. His job is equal parts problem-solving, troubleshooting, repairing and customer service. It's a job that requires a cool head and a willingness to consider problems from many angles. It's no surprise, then, that Mr. Ailiff loves to head to the golf course when he's not too busy at work or enjoying time with his two children.
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Technical Services Coordinator, Casey Ailiff
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High School Engineering Teachers Use Solar Panel Data to Speed Calculations
Last year, the High School environmental club used $5,000 it had raised and saved, along with an additional $5,000 in matching funds from the Shaker Schools Foundation to purchase and install 10 solar panels on the High School roof. The idea was to generate solar energy to help reduce the High School's carbon footprint.
Then this fall, Engineering Applications teachers Joe Marencik and Ben Turner, along with Environmental Science teacher Jeanne Wiemer, realized the solar panels are also generating data that the Engineering Applications students can use in calculations for class. More specifically, it's helping students calculate how much solar power is available to cook food in a solar oven.
In the past, the students had been using generic website data in their calculations. But this year, Dr. Marencik and Mr. Turner measured the square footage of the solar panels and noted the wattage generated by them.
"We needed the watts per meter squared, which is called 'solar irradiance,' for our efficiency calculations of our solar ovens," Dr. Marencik says. "The students were like, 'wait...we can get this data right now?'" Read more about how these teachers and students are using data from the solar panels.
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Applied Engineering students pose with their solar ovens.
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Fernway Students' Stories to be Published
Congratulations to Fernway third graders Sam Lipman, Chloe Bailey and Reese Runyon whose stories will be published in Crazy Creatures 2019---Stories From Ohio. As second graders last year in Ms. Hassell's class, these students were among 8,000 students to enter the Young Writers Crazy Creatures writing contest, which engages students with creative writing by challenging them to write a story in just 100 words! Well done, Sam, Chloe and Reese on being selected for this special honor! And thank you to Ms. Hassell for encouraging them!
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Nineteen Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students
Nineteen members of the Shaker Heights High School Class of 2020 have been named Semifinalists and Commended Students in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
This year's National Merit Semifinalists from Shaker are Delaney Fedewa, Max Feinleib, Evan Grossman-McKee, Kevin Jiang, Jackson Lang, Brian Love, Alison Lupton, Hannah Shane and Katherine Stewart. These students will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarship awards that will be offered next spring, and will be candidates for other scholarships, as well.
In addition, ten members of the Class of 2020 were named Commended Students. They are: Leah Albers, Lucas DeLima, Grant Glasser, Molly Harper, Alexander Lee, Margaret Perry, Rachel Raddock, Matthew Schiavone, Joshua Shankman and Ella Ustin.
Our student group of Semifinalists represented the second-highest number of National Merit Semifinalists among public schools in Northeast Ohio, earning more semifinalist recognitions than Bay Village, Beachwood, Chagrin Falls, Lakewood, Mentor, Orange, Rocky River and Westlake high schools.
Read more.
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SHHS Sophomore Ryan Shane to compete at U.S. Speedskating Short Track AmCup 1, October 4-6
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Ryan Shane
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Good luck to Shaker Heights High School sophomore Ryan Shane, who will be competing for a spot on the U.S. Youth Olympic Team and World Cup Team at the U.S. Speedskating Short Track AmCup 1 October 3-6 in Salt Lake City at the Olympic Oval.
Ryan will be the youngest male competitor vying for a spot on the U.S. Senior World Cup teams this year. The race in Utah will be his first international competition.
Watch the action live via US Speedskating. Racing begins at 2:50 p.m. ET on Friday, October 4. Good luck, Ryan!
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SHHS Students Attended Special 9/11 Assembly
On September 11, Shaker Heights High School students from Grades 10-12, several local dignitaries and local representatives from the City of Shaker Heights Police and Fire Departments attended a special assembly coordinated by senior Caleigh Leiken, as part of the
National September 11 Memorial & Museum's Anniversary in the Schools Webinar program. The assembly included a video of first-person stories, a Q&A with Megan Jones, a 1997 SHHS graduate who is also the Senior Director of Education at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and a performance by members of
The Cleveland Orchestra.
You may
watch the program video online
. Please note: a 25-minute video of the events of the day, including first-person accounts, begins approximately 14 minutes into the video.
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Watch the 9/11 Anniversary in the Schools video
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Shaker Heights City School District Shows Steady Gains on State Report Card
 The Shaker Heights City School District continued to show steady improvement in student achievement as measured by the annual
State Report Cards, released today by the Ohio Department of Education.
State data show that Shaker students have improved in 18 of 21 state-required academic measurements over the past three years. For the second consecutive year, the District earned an "A" in the report card component that examines the percentage of students who graduate from high school in four or five years.
While the report card is only one measure of academic performance, data from the state show that the District continues to make gains in closing the achievement gap between how groups of Shaker students perform compared to state benchmarks.
"Much of the state data align with the progress we are seeing in our own District metrics," said Dr. Marla Robinson, Chief Academic Officer. "Our metrics identify our areas of strength, and they show us where we have opportunities to improve."
"While no single measurement can demonstrate the great work that is going on in our schools, we embrace accountability and have specific plans in place to address the areas in which we need to improve," Dr. Robinson added.
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At the September 10, 2019 Board of Education Meeting, Shaker Heights Schools Superintendent Dr. David Glasner shared the District's Priority Areas of Focus for the 2019-20 school year.
These two priority areas of focus are:
These two areas have been identified through multiple data points and they align with our recently adopted equity policy, and with our District core values and mission statement.
Watch the video of Dr. Glasner (click on the image), as he explains these priority areas of focus in more detail, as well as the District's five areas for change and example action steps we can take to move toward these goals. You can also
read about the priority areas of focus online
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Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds Sean Brown
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District Names Sean Brown Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds
The Shaker Heights City School District is pleased to announce that Sean Brown has been named Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds, effective October 1, 2019. Since 2012, Mr. Brown has served as the Head Custodian of Shaker Heights High School.
As Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Brown will oversee procurement and warehouse operations, and supervise buildings and grounds services and custodial services for the District.
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Cara Sutherland (SHHS '12) Named New Coach of SHHS Raiderettes
Shaker Heights Schools is pleased to announce that Cara Sutherland, a 2012 graduate of Shaker Heights High School, has returned to her alma mater to serve as the coach of the Raiderettes.
Ms. Sutherland, a professional dancer who has performed with professional dance teams, was a Raiderette during her time at Shaker Heights High School. While she is still active in dance as an instructor and performer, she currently works as a full-time marketing professional. Ms. Sutherland is the third Shaker Heights High School alum to join the District this year, in addition to SGORR advisor Tiara Sargeant (Class of 2014) and Jarryd Tribble (Class of 2003).
"Coming back to Shaker feels very familiar, but there are a lot of great things happening today that are different," she says. "The Raiderettes are a much more diverse group than we've been in the past, which is exciting. Also, the Raiderettes and cheerleaders used to feel very separate-now that we have some cheerleaders on the Raiderette squad, it feels like both activities are more integrated. This is a very dedicated group of students."
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Ms. Sutherland (top left) with the Raiderettes.
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Read the Shaker Heights Schools feature, "Giving Back, While Moving Forward," inside the Fall 2019 issue of Shaker Life.
The piece looks back on the start of the MAC Scholars program---30 years ago this academic year---and shares where the program is today. Read it online.
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ProgressBook for Grades K-12
This year, all K-12 families will be able to access ProgressBook, the District's parent access portal to monitor student grades, absences and to view/download report cards. Previously, only families with students in Grades 5-12 accessed ProgressBook for this information. All families with students in Grades K-5 as well as those who have not established a ProgressBook account should have received ProgressBook registration and login information in the mail. If you have not received a ProgressBook login, please email news@shaker.org.
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Boulevard MAC Scholars Host Raffle to Benefit American Cancer Society
Raffle tickets for the Boulevard MAC Scholars' Cancer Awareness Fundraising Event are on sale through October 16! Head to
PayForIt to purchase a ticket for your chance to win one of 10 terrific prizes, including an overnight at Kalahari, a Cleveland staycation, a Frozen-themed gift basket, gift certificates to a variety of local restaurants (including EDWINS, Hyde Park Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill) and more! Everyone who purchases a raffle ticket will also be eligible for one of two Grand Prizes:
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An overnight stay at the Cleveland Hilton Downtown, dinner at the Burnham and a massage package for two at Marengo's Luxury Spa Downtown
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An overnight stay at the Bertram Inn & Conference Center and dinner for two at the Leopard Restaurant located in Aurora
Raffle item ticket prices are $5 or $10, depending on the item. Descriptions of the auction items are available
here. Visit
PayForIt to purchase raffle tickets.
The raffle will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 18 at Boulevard. Winners need not be present. Twenty percent of the raffle proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Contact
Angela Anderson or
Beth Day with questions.
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October Concerts
Be sure to visit our
calendar for a full schedule of this month's concerts!
High School Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, High School Large Auditorium
High School Choir Fall Concert: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 17, High School Large Auditorium
Middle School Orchestra Concert: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Middle School Auditorium.
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Middle School Theatre Presents "Oz"
Don't miss the Middle School presentation of "Oz," at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 25 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 in the Middle School Auditorium.
The play is directed by Shaker Heights High School alum Alex Frazier (Class of 2013).
Admission is free and all are welcomed to attend!
About Oz (from Playscripts):
Reeling from her sister's death, Beth suddenly finds herself journeying through a world suspiciously resembling the film The Wizard of Oz.
But with the yellow brick road sold to foreign investors after a financial meltdown, the Scarecrow reveling in his ignorant bliss, the Cowardly Lion acting like a paranoid sociopath, and the Tin Man embracing his emotional numbness, Beth wonders what role she plays in this classic story gone awry. Oz is a hilarious and heart-wrenching exploration of grief and perseverance on the road to acceptance.
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Family and Community Engagement
FACE Academy is Saturday, October 26
Save the Date for the FACE Academy at Woodbury Elementary School on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. All District parents and guardians are invited to attend this special multi-session opportunity to learn more about the tools you need that can help you stay informed and help your student succeed. More information about specific sessions and speakers will follow in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Join the International Pot Luck Friday, October 4
 All families are invited to attend Boulevard Elementary School's International Families' Potluck Dinner from 6:30-8 p.m. on Friday, October 4 in
Boulevard School's multi-purpose room.
Please bring a dish to share that serves 8-10 people, as well as a serving spoon. Please do not bring p
ork, beef or dishes with nuts or nut oils
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Bring your whole family to this fun evening of fellowship. Please note:
Children must have an adult family member with them to attend the potluck
. Questions? Email Jill Lasheen or Monica Triozzi.
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Raider News
Raider Hall Celebrates Official Opening
Representatives from the Shaker Schools Foundation and the District joined with students and Shaker Heights Schools families on Saturday, September 28 to celebrate the opening of Raider Hall, located in the High School North Gym lobby. Current student-athletes participated in the ribbon cutting. Raider Hall honors Shaker Heights High School athletes, past and present, and celebrates their accomplishments and highlights through the years. Thank you to the Shaker Schools Foundation for its support in refreshing this space!
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High School student-athletes prepare for the ribbon-cutting at the entrance to Raider Hall.
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SHHS Girls Tennis Doubles Advances to District Tournament
Congratulations to the SHHS Girls' Tennis doubles team of Caitlin Bocks and Natalia Glinzler who defeated Solon 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 yesterday to advance to the OHSAA Sectional Semifinals. This win automatically qualifies them for the OHSAA Division I District Tournament on Thursday, October 10 at Springside Racquet Club in Akron. Congrats, also, to the entire Girls' Tennis team on a terrific season. Watch this video of Caitlin and Natalia's winning match point at Sectionals!
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SHHS Boys and Girls Golf Compete at Sectionals; Robert Kimmel Advances to Boys Golf District Tournament
Congratulations to SHHS Girls and Boys Golf Teams who competed in the OHSAA Sectional Tournament. The girls team finished 16th and the boys team finished fifth. Sophomore Robert Kimmel finished fourth overall and will advance to the District tournament at Pine Hills Golf Club on Monday, October 7.
Great job golfers and good luck, Robert!
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Girls Golf Team members
Jess Cunion, Nikelle Pledger, Sarah Straffon, Niamh O'Melia and Angie Dodson.
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SHHS Girls Soccer Team Wears Pink to Raise Cancer Awareness
On September 25, the SHHS Varsity and JV Girls Soccer teams wore special pink jerseys in their home games against the Solon Comets to honor a Solon player who was recently diagnosed with cancer and to help raise cancer awareness. "Everyone's lives have been touched by cancer in some way," says Coach Rick Nerone. "I think that part of my job as a coach is to expose our athletes to things beyond sports. And any attention that they can help bring to cancer awareness, whether the jerseys remind someone to schedule a mammogram or to get something checked out, then we've done our job and it's been worth it." Well done to Coach Nerone and to all our Raider Girls Soccer players!
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Members of the JV soccer team in their pink jerseys on September 25.
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 Raider Athletics Calendar
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Shaker Schools Foundation News
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Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner is October 12
Shaker neighbors, families, alumni and community members are invited to welcome the newest members of the Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame at a special dinner held on Saturday, October 12, 6:30 p.m. at Shaker Heights Country Club.
Tickets are $65/person and must be purchased in advance.
Join us to honor the 2019 inductees: NFL cornerback Nathan Clements, 1998; pioneering radiologist Kristen VanValkenburg DeStigter, M.D., 1980; Entertainment executive Barbara Fisher, 1972; world-renowned violist Lorna Hartling, 1983; pediatric cancer specialist Eugenie "Genie" Kleinerman, M.D., 1967; attorney, activist and artist James Levin, 1971; attorney Joshua Levy, 1990, who specializes in congressional investigations; and the Honorable Thomas Modly, 1979, Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy.
Read the inductees' full bios.
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On September 26, Dr. Andrew Delbanco, the Alexander Ha
milton Professor of American Studies at Columbia University, led an engaging discussion with High School students enrolled in the Bridges program and African American History classes. The discussion centered on the political and moral roots of the Civil War, including the struggle of those who risked their lives to flee bondage versus citizens who demanded the return of their "property."
The Shaker Schools Foundation supports the Bridges program and provided each student with a copy of Dr. Delbanco's book, "The War Before the War: Fugitive Slaves and the Struggle for America's Soul from the Revolution to the Civil War."
Dr. Delbanco received the National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama in 2012. He is a 2019 winner of The Cleveland Foundation's Annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and spoke at the Cleveland City Club Forum on Friday, September 27.
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Author and SHHS '73 graduate Susan Orlean
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Meet Susan Orlean, Class of 1973, journalist and author of "The Library Book"
Shaker Heights Public Library, Shaker Schools Foundation, and Friends of the Shaker Library welcome Susan Orlean to Shaker Heights Middle School on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. for a free talk and book signing.
Ms. Orlean is a journalist and author who has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992. She has contributed articles to many magazines including Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside. Her 1998 book, "The Orchid Thief," was made into the movie, Adaptation.
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From the City of Shaker Heights
Community Shredding
Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
It doesn't take long for junk mail and sales circulars to accumulate. Get rid of paper clutter in one fell swoop at this fall's Community Shredding Event. Residents may bring up to three bankers boxes of materials. Binding and/or staples need not be removed. Please bring a driver's license and proof of residency (utility bill). Location: Parking lot across from the Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.)
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Thursday, October 31, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Neighborhood trick-or-treating is 6-7:30, rain or shine.
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