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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Yom Kippur, No Classes | Monday, September 28
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Board of Education Regular Meeting | Tuesday, October 13, 6 p.m.
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Conference Days, No Classes | Thursday, October 15 & Friday, October 16
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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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Click on the appropriate link below to read your school newsletter:
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Monday, September 28: No Classes, Meal Delivery Continues |
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There will be no classes for students and staff on Monday, September 28 in observance of Yom Kippur. District offices and buildings will be closed. |
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The District's free meal delivery will continue next week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Any student may still pick up meals on Monday, despite the day off. |
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Onsite Plan & Online Learning Enrollment Information |
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During the Tuesday, September 22 Board of Education Work Session, District administrators presented the District’s plans to transition students to full onsite or hybrid learning beginning in late October. Families whose students do not plan to return to school for onsite learning may enroll their students in an online-only option.
Click below for more information about:
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Online Learning Enrollment Deadline is Sept. 29 |
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To assist us with planning, families who wish to enroll their students in the online-only option for school must complete the Online Option Enrollment Form before 12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29. Families whose students will attend school onsite do not need to complete this form.
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Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, the District’s executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion, has launched the District’s Shaker Rising Video Project. This special project features District administrators, teachers and community members—all of whom will answer questions related to detracking at Shaker Heights Schools. Shaker Rising videos will be released in the coming weeks every Tuesday and Friday by email, in the District newsletter and on social media.
This week's videos featured:
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Matt Simon, Coordinator of the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning
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Jayce Bailey, Shaker Heights High School Math Teacher
We hope these videos help our school community better understand why detracking is important, how it will be implemented at our schools and how it will positively impact our students’ success. Thank you for your continued support of our schools and our students in this year of Shaker Rising.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources:
Equity Unscripted
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Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, the District’s Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, launches Equity Unscripted, a series of brief and compelling videos designed to engage our school community in reflection, discussion and taking action on today’s relevant issues.
Today, Dr. Wilder pays tribute to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, shares information about National Hispanic Heritage Month and discusses the importance of remembering Breonna Taylor and all victims of social and racial injustice. You may watch the video here.
Moving forward, Dr. Wilder will release Equity Unscripted videos weekly on Mondays, beginning Monday, October 5. We encourage you to use them as conversation starters at home, in the classroom and in the community.
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Now Hiring Substitute Teachers & Lunch Aides |
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The District is hiring substitute teachers and lunch aides in preparation for our students' return to in-person learning at the end of October. All interested applicants may apply and learn more about these positions and others online. |
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Band Boosters Information |
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All band families with students in Grades 5-12 are automatically included in Band Boosters! This year, Band Boosters shared information about how to support and be involved in Band Boosters at the Woodbury, Middle School and High School curriculum nights. In case you missed the presentation, the Band Boosters shares this information for your review:
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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:
Tuesday, September 29
- 5 p.m., Field Hockey vs. Stow
Thursday, October 1
- 6:30 p.m., Volleyball vs. Garfield Heights
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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Celebrate Our Senior Raiders! |
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The Shaker Heights High School Athletic Department and the Shaker Sports Boosters have teamed to present a special photo celebration of our fall sports senior athletes!
The District has shared photos of the seniors on the boys and girls country teams and golf teams on our social media accounts and will continue to release more photos in the weeks to come.
The next time you're in Heinen's on Chagrin and Lee, be sure to enjoy the group picture of all our fall sports senior athletes, located just inside the store's entrance! Thank you again to the Athletic Department and to the Sports Boosters for supporting this special celebration!
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Voter Registration Deadline is October 5 |
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The November 3 election is just over five weeks away! The deadline for new eligible voters to register online, in person or by mail (postmark date) is Monday, October 5. Be sure to register if you haven’t already! Learn more about voter registration at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
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Sign Up for the PTO Directory & Email List
Here's how to sign up for the PTO Directory and email:
- Visit www.shakerpto.org and click on "Register" to create an account.
- Fill in the requested information.
- Click "Verify my Email" and then check your email for a link to complete the process.
- Once you've verified you email address, log back in to complete your profile and to edit your directory preferences.
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PreK-4 PTO Community Speaker Series Begins September 30
The PTO is excited to welcome Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder to the first CommUnity Speaker Series of the school year.
Please join us online at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30 for building-level PTO meetings, followed by her presentation, "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Shaker Schools: A Blueprint for the Future." Q&A to follow.
RSVP, submit questions, and find the link to the meeting here.
This will be recorded for those unable to attend.
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What Does the Shaker Schools Foundation Do? |
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This year has presented challenges like no other. And yet, through it all, our teachers, administrators, and parents are coming together to deliver the most engaging learning possible for our students. The Shaker Schools Foundation is proud to play a role in delivering the creative learning solutions developed and suggested by our teachers, by providing:
- Headsets with microphones for K-6 students
- Math racks and magnetic letter boards for grades PreK -1
- Enhancements for PE, Art and Music specials for all grades
See how students and teachers are rising to the challenge, with your support. Thank you---and watch this space to learn more about how the Shaker Schools Foundation helps to deliver an equitable, world-class education to all of our students.
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How Does the Census Affect You? |
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Federal allocations from Census results help fund a number of community programs including Head Start and free/reduced school lunches. Have you completed the Census yet? Visit 2020 Census online or call 844-330-2020.
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