The Shaker eNews is a weekly roundup of important information including District events, school newsletters and District, PTO Council, Shaker Schools Foundation and City news. Be sure to read the entire Shaker eNews each week to stay informed! |
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Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming remote learning student activities, virtual events and athletic competitions.
Please check the calendar frequently as some event dates have changed during this period of remote learning.
Mark your calendars for the following District-wide events and closures:
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, October 27, 5 p.m.
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Board of Education Regular Meeting | Tuesday, November 10, 6 p.m. (Date Change)
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Election Day | Tuesday, November 3; No School for Teachers and Students
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Fall Conferences | Monday, November 23 & Tuesday, November 24; No School for Students
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Thanksgiving Recess | Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27
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Click on the appropriate link below for school-level and building PTO news:
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2020-21 School Year Update |
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October 22, 2020 Board of Education Statement |
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On Thursday, October 22, the Shaker Heights Board of Education shared this statement in support of the District's plans to return students to school buildings for onsite learning and instruction. |
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District Shares Update on Onsite Learning Plans with Board of Education |
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On Wednesday, October 21, District administrators shared an update on onsite learning and instruction plans with the Board of Education at a Special Meeting/Work Session. We encourage families and staff to watch the Zoom presentation.
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District App to Include Daily Health Assessment |
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On Monday, October 26 the District app will be updated to include a daily health assessment and COVID-19 symptom check for all faculty, staff and students.
At that time, the District will share additional instructions on downloading the app to a mobile device and how to register faculty/staff and students. Please note: registration on the app is required to submit a secure daily health assessment.
Thank you for your help in keeping our students and staff safe and healthy as we plan for a return to onsite learning for students.
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Shaker Heights Schools Transitions from PayForIt to PaySchools Central |
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Shaker Heights Schools has transitioned from PayForIt to PaySchools Central as the payment portal for student fees and meals.
Please note: Remaining balances on PayForIt accounts will automatically carry over to your new PaySchools Central account.
Parents who try to log into PayForIt will be prompted to log into PaySchools Central to complete their account registration. For information on registering an account, please click here.
For questions, please contact your building’s office, email PaySchools Central, or call 877-393-6628 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources |
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Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, the District’s Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, invites you to review this resource on detracking:
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Student Health & Safety Guidelines |
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Students should be familiar with the District’s mask-wearing policies and hand washing/sanitizing and physical distancing guidelines so that they understand the positive role they can play in minimizing transmission of COVID-19 in our schools.
We encourage families and students to review this information together and to discuss/address any questions before returning to school for onsite learning.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months of age and older should get an annual flu vaccine by the end of October.
Any licensed, age-appropriate flu vaccine is an option for vaccination. These include:
Flu vaccines will not prevent COVID-19, but they will reduce the burden of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths on the health care system and conserve scarce medical resources for the care of people with COVID-19. Read more about flu vaccine benefits.
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Family and Community Engagement Resources |
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FACE shares the following resources, which may be helpful to families:
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SAY Connect Newsletter: Social Advocates for Youth (a program of Bellefaire JCB) offers free school-based services for Shaker Heights Schools students. The SAY newsletter includes news, articles and advice from the SAY team of licensed counselors, community partners, and fellow mental and behavioral health service providers.
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Upcoming Raider Livestreams |
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The Athletic Department has created Live High School Games page so that Raider fans can still enjoy watching student-athletes compete via livestream! Upcoming livestreams:
Saturday, October 24
- 3 p.m., Boys Soccer vs. St. Ed's (OHSAA Tournament Game)
Please note: General admission tickets are NOT available to watch competitions in person and will not be available for purchase at competitions. By order of the Ohio Department of Health, ticket sales are limited to athletes' family members only. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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PreK-4 PTO CommUnity Series Meeting on November 4 |
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Please join us online Wednesday, November 4, 2020 for our second PK-4 CommUnity Speaker Meeting of the school year.
6:45 - 7:30 p.m.: Building-level PTO meetings for PreK-4 schools
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.: A Conversation with Dr. David Glasner, Superintendent, Shaker Heights Schools
*Please note that each elementary school building will have a separate meeting link for their building-level meeting. Please join your specific school's virtual meeting at 6:45 pm on Nov. 4. Following the conclusion of the building-level PTO meetings, a Conversation with Dr. Glasner will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Contact Boulevard PTO President Lauren Martin with any questions.
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Equity in PTO Fundraising and Funding
We are embarking on a new initiative, to look at how PTO raises and allocates funds, and if we are equitable across the district. Our work will include an analysis of how and why we raise money, ways we allocate funds, discrepancies between buildings, and new ways to partner. If you have questions or are interested in joining us in this work, please email: ptocouncilpres@gmail.com.
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Don't Miss PK-8 CommUnity Building Opportunities
We are committed to building a more supportive and beloved community during these challenging times. Through our coordinated PK-8th Grade initiative, caregivers should be able to better connect with each other and their child’s teachers & school. Read more and sign up here.
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Finding an Artful Solution |
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When it comes to teaching art in a remote setting, Shaker Heights High School art teachers figured out a pretty clever way to help students get their arms (and brushes) around some tricky concepts: by using webcams funded by the Shaker Schools Foundation to demonstrate those techniques, step by step.
Says Christina Stouffer, "The webcams allow students to see firsthand perspectives of art making techniques in real time." Adds Kristina Walter, "It allows me to create the artwork in one screen while I'm explaining instructions on another screen." Three cheers for our innovative teachers!
For more great stories about our students and teachers, be sure to follow the Foundation on Facebook and Instagram.
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There's no doubt about it, Halloween will look different this year. Whether you plan to trick or treat or celebrate at home, these tips can help make your Halloween as safe and spook-tacular as possible:
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Use a socially distanced way to distribute candy
- Provide only pre-packaged items; no homemade treats
- Use wipes to sanitize candy wrappers after returning home
- Maintain social distance, wear masks, and use hand sanitizer often
- Avoid crowds
- Stay home if you feel unwell
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