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Watch Commencement Streaming Online on June 5
Commencement for the Shaker Heights High School Class of 2019 begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. This year, the Class of 2019 graduates at the Cleveland State University Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center. In addition, Shaker Schools Hall of Fame member and New York Times columnist David Pogue (Class of 1981) will be the commencement speaker. Watch the commencement live on shaker.org !
 
Registration for SELF July Sessions Closes June 17
There's still space available in Shaker Heights Schools Summer, Exploration, Learning and Fun (SELF) July sessions! Click here to learn more about programs by grade, cost and registration. Registration closes at 11 p.m.
on June 17. 

Forward Together: Future of Facilities Open House on June 12
Join the Future of Facilities Open House on June 12 from 7-9 p.m. at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Road. Attend to learn about the draft vision, goals and big ideas with the opportunity to talk with the planning team and Task Force members. The Forward Together process has generated hundreds of ideas and unique pieces of input with every one being cataloged and synthesized in developing the big ideas. Come see, hear about, and give your feedback on what’s next for the facilities of Shaker Heights!
If you’re unable to attend the Open House, view the displays and share your priorities as the show goes on the road. Displays will be available June 13 to 20 at the Main Library and City Hall and also online. Check back here for more information.
Looking for the Perfect Teacher Gift?

We are so fortunate to have amazing, dedicated teachers who go above and beyond for our students each and every day. Is there a special Shaker teacher, guidance counselor, coach or other staff member who has made a difference in your student’s life? Tell them “thank you” with a gift to the Shaker Schools Foundation in their name. It’s easy to make a gift online!  You can select the Annual Fund, Innovation Fund, Student Travel Fund, Fernway Forward fund or another fund of your choice. Then, designate your gift in honor or in memory of the person you wish to honor. The Foundation will let them know of the gift (but not of the amount). All gifts are 100 percent tax-deductible - with no gift wrapping required! It's the perfect way to pay it forward to future Shaker students while celebrating our teachers.
Community Meeting: Summer Construction Review

Join us on May 28 at 6 p.m. in the Shaker Heights High School Upper Cafeteria for a review of the upcoming summer construction schedule. Learn what projects will take place at Shaker Heights City School District buildings and how these projects might impact your neighborhood. We will cover the specifics of the projects, project schedules, expected work hours, traffic patterns, expected noise levels and crew sizes. Planned projects include:

High School: Water Main & Parking Lot
Middle School: Foundation, Boiler, Security Upgrades
Woodbury: Foundation, Boiler, Fire Alarm, Security Alarm, Pool Stair
Boulevard: Foundation
Lomond: Roof, Fire Alarm, Security Upgrades
Mercer: Generator, Security Upgrades
Onaway: Security Upgrades
Save the Date: A Night for the Red & White is March 7, 2020

It’s never too early to plan ahead - so mark your calendars now for A Night for the Red & White on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7 pm at the Cleveland Hilton Downtown! This will mark the 28th year for this fabulous “black-tie block party” that brings together Shaker parents, teachers, staff and community members.

The 2019 event was a roaring success: More than 600 attendees enjoyed a festive evening filled with student performances by band and orchestra members, interactive student art and robotics exhibits, dinner, dancing and silent auction bidding.

Thanks to our generous supporters, over $100,000 in net revenue will go directly to support every grade level and every school! That amount includes $42,000 in direct donations to the Innovation Fund for hands-on STEAM learning for our students.

If you are able to volunteer your time and talents to this gala event, please email Holly Coughlin . It takes a small village to make this community event a success each year, and we’d love your help!
Read the May Edition of The
Shaker Connection

Read the May Edition of The Shaker Connection
Check your inboxes for the May edition of The Shaker Connection or read it here ! This month, read more about Woodbury teacher Darlene Garrison and her sixth-grade son, Dylan; SHHS tennis coach Al Slawson, who celebrated his 1,000th career win last month; the UH Health Scholars Program at SHHS; Marina DeNunzio, a High School junior and pageant queen who advocates for sustainable living and more!  Read the May Shaker Connection .
  
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Be sure to follow the District on Social Media—we've got lots of great stories, pictures and news to like and share! 
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Fernway Fans Give New Play Space a Boost

Thank you to all who attended the Fernway Forward Fundraiser at Juma on May 4! 135 Fernway fans attended, raising more than $6,000 for the new playground space at Fernway. Highlights of the evening included hearing stories from the three Fernway principals and sharing plans for the future outdoor space. If you missed the event but would like to make a contribution, visit shaker.org/foundation , click on "Donate" and select the Fernway Forward Campaign.
 
The Foundation would also like to thank and congratulate Noah Rusnak, a seventh-grader at Shaker Middle School, who has raised more than $3,700 for the Fernway Forward Fund through his Bar Mitzvah! A former Fernway student, Noah far exceeded his goal to raise enough money to re-install the basketball hoops at the Fernway playground. Thanks to his efforts, “This money will go a long way toward permanent outdoor play-space improvements at Fernway,” says principal Chris Hayward. To contribute to Noah’s efforts visit the crowdfunding page for Fernway Forward. Way to go, Noah!
1:1 Chromebook FAQ for Students in
Grades 5-12 in 2019-20 School Year

Earlier this school year, the   District announced plans  to create a one- device-to-one-student ratio for students in Grades 5-12. Since then, a 1:1 team of teachers, librarians and technology staff from Woodbury, the Middle School and the High School joined with Technology leadership and administrators to develop District policies for our students. These policies have been modeled after best practices gathered from school districts across the country. 
To help answer some of your questions before the 2019-2020 academic year, the group has developed this   1:1 Chromebook FAQ . It addresses questions around fees, repairs, Internet filtering, home use and more. The 1:1 team is still finalizing distribution plans for next year and will share those in the coming months.  Read the 1:1 Chromebook FAQ .
In the meantime, we ask you to mark your calendars to attend one of our Chromebook Information Sessions on Thursday, July 25 at 9 a.m. and Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the High School Upper Cafeteria.
Sounds of Summer

Join us for a fun family event celebrating music, books, and reading, presented in partnership with the Shaker Schools, the City of Shaker Heights Recreation Department, Family Connections, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Shaker African-American Moms Support (S.A.M.S.) and our Friends of the Shaker Library. Click here to read the flyer.
Summer Exploration Learning and Fun (SELF) Registration is Open
Online registration for Shaker Heights Schools Summer Exploration, Learning and Fun (SELF) summer programs for any Shaker Heights resident student is open. SELF provides an array of summer program options for all students in the District. SELF addresses barriers that currently exist and focus on equity, excellence and exploration by providing differentiated services and enrichment opportunities for all Shaker students at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Programs will have a focus on the arts, STEM, global languages, skill, career and personal development. All of our programs offer a robust curriculum that includes a focus on the Literacy and Math standards. View our SELF programs and register online .
Hildana Park Celebration

Come to a family-friendly community celebration on Sunday June 9th , from 2-5 pm at Hildana Park! Join with neighbors to do arts and crafts, dedicate the new public art, try out the new game tables, meet our community policing officers, and just have fun!

Thanks to the combined efforts of the community and the City, Hildana Park has been transformed from a passive green space into an active neighborhood gathering place!

The effort has been a 3-year process, thanks to the hard work of Making Our Own Spaces in Unity (MOOS) youth, Shaker African American Moms Support (S.A.M.S) , and members of the Bah'ai faith. The most recent park additions include new game tables and a public art piece, called Strength , by Scott Goss. Finally, Friends of Shaker Library have partnered with S.A.M.S to create and will soon be installing a Little Library in the park.

If you want to help with the celebration planning, contact Kim Harris of S.A.M.S. at sams.moms1@gmail.com .
Raider Roundball Camp

June 17-June 21 for students entering grades 4-9

Please contact Danny Young with questions regarding Raider Roundball Camp, at  shakerbasketball@gmail.com   or by phone at 216-295-4153. 
(This camp is not affiliated with the camps run through the Shaker Heights Recreation Department) Click here to learn more.
Attention all aspiring baseball players 

Registration is now open for the 13th annual Raider Baseball Summer Camp being held the week of June 10-14 . Contact head baseball coach, Mike Babinec, at babinec_m@shaker.org for more information.
Attention all 2019/2020 Woodbury parents!!! 

The Woodbury PTO is working to fill its slate for the next school year. In order to make it a successful year for our students, we need YOUR support! If you are interested in holding a position or learning more please contact Eileen Linz , Woodbury PTO Nominating Chair.   If a PTO leadership position is not up your alley there are plenty of other committees and student events that need volunteers and support. Hope to hear from you!
Shaker Heights Softball Team

The Shaker Heights Softball Team is collecting new or gently worn shoes.
Please click here to learn more.

Field Hockey

Click here   to learn more about Youth Field Hockey Clinics!

Shaker Schools Family Directory

Have you ever needed to contact another parent or find an address of a classmate? Staying connected is easy with the Shaker School Family Directory. The directory is convenient and user-friendly. There is even an app for your phone. You enter your own directory information, providing as much or as little details as you want. Your information is encrypted and password protected. 
Click here to sign up as a new user . Use zip code 44120 to find Shaker Schools, then follow the prompts. 

Get the PTO Weekly Update Via Text Message

Don't want to search for the PTO Weekly Update in your inbox? Get it delivered every Friday via Remind text message instead! Sign up by texting @shakerpto to 81010.
Get the Shaker Schools App for Calendar Alerts and News 

Download our free Shaker Schools app , available at the  Apple App Store  or at  Google Play . It's got the most up-to-the-minute event information and all the school and District news that's been posted to social media. Even better, you can  sign up for notifications and get daily or weekly alerts  on what's going on at your student's school. 
 
Read the   Calendar FAQ  for instructions on enabling push notifications on our app.
Shaker Schools Family Directory
 
One way we build community in the Shaker Schools is by connecting our families with a district-wide directory. The Shaker School Family Directory is convenient and user-friendly, accessible either online or on a smartphone. Shaker families maintain their own directory information and your information is encrypted and password protected. 

New Users :  click here   to sign up.
  • When you click on "Don't have an account? Signup Now" you will be prompted for the Zip Code. Use 44120.
  • If you already have an account, you will get a screen showing the emails associated with your account and an email will be sent with login information. Once you log in you can update your family's information as needed.
  • If you do not have an account, follow the prompts to create one. Once you login you can input your family's information, including as much or as little detail as you want. The program can accommodate various family arrangements.
  • Your information will go into a queue to await approval. Please allow a week for our PTO volunteer to approve your entry.
  • Once approved you will receive an email from ShakerSchools.FamilyDirectory@gmail.com with your login information and instructions how to connect.

Current Users: All your information carries over from last year. Once you login, you can change any information as needed. 

Smartphone Users: A to Z directories changed the smartphone app. When you open the app you will be prompted to connect to their new software through the website. You can save an icon to your home screen for easy access. Follow their prompts. 

Questions?  Contact  ShakerSchools.FamilyDirectory
Subscribe to the District Calendar Online

Subscribe to individual school calendars through the app (or online)  so that your smartphone calendar is pre-populated with school events---you'll see everything from field trips to PTO meetings to college planning nights and more. 

Read the   Calendar FAQ   for instructions on subscribing to the District/school calendar online.
Submissions
Each week, the PTO Council publishes The Weekly Update, highlighting school and district events for our families. Submit  proofread, unformatted items by noon on Wednesdays. Please review our  newsletter guidelines .
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