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| On Thursday, March 5, Shaker Heights Middle School eighth-grade students welcomed their families and guests to the IB Community Project Showcase! Since late December, students have been working in self-selected small groups, researching self-selected topics like healthy eating habits, closing the achievement gap, opioid use, online safety, animal rights, hunger, sustainable schools, gun control, special needs students and more. Great job, eighth graders! |
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The Shaker Schools Connection
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| February #IAMSHAKER Spotlights
Student News
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
District News
Raider News
Shaker Schools Foundation
From the City of Shaker Heights
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 Student Spotlight: Lomond Kindergartner Leo Hambly
Leo Hambly is still at the very beginning of his career as a student---he spends his days in Ms. Mauser's kindergarten classroom at Lomond Elementary School. In class, he recently read the book "Mooncake" by Frank Asch (which he recommends) and Leo says he likes to spend his recess playing soccer. He also likes baseball, math and his new principal, Mr. Clark. We're so glad that Leo was willing to speak to us on camera so that he could be the first of our kindergarten student spotlights, which we'll run on social media between now and Saturday, April 25, the date of the District's second annual Kindergarten Kickoff event. If you know of a family with an incoming kindergarten student, please be sure to tell them about
Kindergarten Kickoff and encourage them to register today! In the meantime, watch this
#IAMSHAKER Student Video Spotlight of Leo Hambly.
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Lomond Kindergarten student Leo Hambly.
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Employee Spotlight: Boulevard Fourth-Grade Teacher Nicole Patterson
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Boulevard fourth-grade teacher Nicole Patterson inside her classroom.
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Don't miss RENT: School Edition, March 19-21
The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents RENT: School Edition March, 19-21 at 7 p.m. in the SHHS Large Auditorium!
Tickets: $5 students/seniors; $10 adults.
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SHHS Orchestra Earns Excellent Rating at OMEA Contest
 Congratulations to the Shaker Heights High School String Orchestra, which received Excellent (II) ratings from all four adjudicators at last month's Ohio Music Education Association State Orchestra Adjudicated Event at Hudson High School. Competing in Class A, our students performed a prepared program of three difficult pieces for a panel of three adjudicators and then proceeded to sight-read (perform without rehearsing) a fourth piece for the remaining adjudicator.
Congratulations to our student musicians and to their instructor, Orchestra Teacher Donna Jelen! Read a list of students who partcipated in the OMEA Contest. |
High School VEX Robotics Team Wins at Regional Competition
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The VEX Robotics Team at the February 15 competition.
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Congratulations to the Shaker Heights High School VEX Robotics teams for their accomplishments on Saturday, February 15, at the Lorain Regional VEX Robotics Competition.
Sophomores Katy Christian and Ben Schattinger won the Innovate Award for demonstrating a strong combination of ingenuity and innovation in designing their VEX robot. This award recognizes a specific, unique feature on the team's robot that exemplifies thinking outside of the box and innovative engineering design.
In addition, Craig Bush and Ananda Abeyesundere qualified for the final Tournament rounds in the competition. A total of 63 teams from 16 Ohio school districts competed at the event. Way to go, students, and a special thanks to their advisors, Dr. Marencik and Mr. Turner!
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TEDx Event at SHHS Saturday, March 14
The SHHS IB Diploma Programme Class of 2020 will present the TEDx event "Inspiring Excellence" on Saturday, March 14 from 4-6 p.m. in the Small Auditorium. Don't miss your chance to hear inspiring stories from Shaker Heights Schools students and staff! Seating is limited.
Buy tickets online
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Shaker Students in the News
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Shaker Heights' Dante Benjamin Jr. finds balance between boxing and basketball
Raider Basketball fans, read this Cleveland.com profile on senior forward Dante Benjamin, who is also a champion boxer! Last year, Dante competed with Team USA Boxing in Bulgaria at the Emil Jechev Memorial Tournament and won gold. "He's fighter who happens to like basketball," said head coach Danny Young. "He's tough and grimy. He's our heart and soul, defensively. He's that anchor."
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Inside Shaker Heights' respected high school newspaper
For years, The Shakerite has produced award-winning student journalism, thanks to engaged student-writers and to their committed---and also award-winning---advisor, Natalie Sekicky. "...[T]he kids are consistently every year fantastic and hardworking and they love journalism and they love this community and I think it shows in all of the work that they do," Ms. Sekicky said in this WKYC report on The Shakerite.
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Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
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FACE Academy Quick Study Video Library
There, you'll find all of our latest videos, including:
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Coronavirus Preparedness Update
On March 4, the District shared
this announcement
regarding Coronavirus preparedness to all families and staff. We also encourage everyone to follow these common-sense protections for our students, staff and community:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content.
- Stay at home if you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, and throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
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 No School for Students March 17
Please n
ote that all students in grades PreK-12 will not have school on Election Day, Tuesday, March 17. All staff will report for a professional day.
We encourage all who are able to vote!
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Strategic Planning Update
On February 26, the District released the
draft 2020-2025 Strategic Plan
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Since October, we have been working collaboratively with Resolute Educational Solutions, LLC, to identify District-wide areas of need and to formulate the goal areas that will drive our work for the next five years and beyond. Over the past few months, Resolute has analyzed District and building-level data, conducted 45 stakeholder focus groups comprised of 240 students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents and community members, and conducted 108 classroom visits spread throughout all eight of our schools. This analysis is included in Resolute's
Initial Data Report
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The Board of Education will consider approving the Strategic Plan, including any changes from the draft, at its March 10 meeting.
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Buy Shaker Heights Schools Gear Online!
 The District's online apparel store is open for business! And as a special Grand Opening promotion, take 25% off orders through March 31 with special code GRANDOPENING20.
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Celeste Ng and SHHS Featured on CBS Sunday Morning March 15
Celeste Ng, SHHS Class of '98 and author of the bestselling books "Little Fires Everywhere" and "Everything I Never Told You," returned to her alma mater on Thursday, February 27 to record an interview with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Martha Teichner! The interview will be aired on CBS Sunday Morning March 15. An eight-episode television adaptation of "Little Fires Everywhere" airs on Hulu on March 18.
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Celeste Ng signs copies of her book inside the SHHS library.
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Evening Enrollment in March
Families who plan to enroll new students may schedule evening appointments to complete their enrollment at the Registration Office on Thursday, March 19.
On March 19, the Registration Office will be open from 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Spring Break is March 23-27
There will be no school for students on Spring Break, Monday, March 23- Friday, March 27. The Administration Building will be open during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy the break!
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Kindergarten Kickoff is Saturday, April 25
Join us for the second annual Shaker Heights Schools Kindergarten Kickoff on Saturday, April 25, from 1-3 p.m., at Lomond Elementary School! Bring your incoming kindergartner and learn more about the District, including registration, transportation, health and immunization information, communications, special education support and more! Also meet our building principals and PTO volunteers! We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more about enrolling your student in kindergarten and registering for Kindergarten Kickoff.
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Registration Open for SELF 2020 Program
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Students at last year's SELF program.
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Shaker Heights Schools is again pleased to offer Summer Exploration, Learning and Fun (SELF), which provides a wide array of summer program options for all students in our 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.
Review the Summer 2020 program offerings and register for a session here
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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.
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 Raider Athletics Calendar
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Boys Basketball Team Advances to District Championship Game
 Good luck to our #1 seed SHHS Boys Basketball Team who face #3 seed Solon in the District Championship Game at Twinsburg High School on Saturday, March 7 at 4 p.m.!
Admission is $7 at the door. No passes allowed.
Let's go Raiders!
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Wrestlers Compete in OHSAA District Tournament March 6-7
 Good luck to senior wrestlers Brendon Hanson (15-13), Eli Meinhard (25-5) and Najee Lockett (29-0), who will compete in the OHSAA District Tournament at Perrysburg High School, March 6-7!
Winners from this weekend's matchups advance to the state tournament at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus, March 13-15. Go Raiders!
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SHHS Indoor Track & Field Athletes Compete at State Meet March 7
Good luck to the 13 Shaker Track & Field participants who will compete Saturday, March 7 at the OATCCC State Indoor Meet at Spire Institute In Geneva. Good luck Raiders!!
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Eat City Barbecue on March 9 and Support SHHS Baseball
All are invited to City BBQ (24325 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood) on Monday, March 9 to get some great food and support the SHHS Baseball program. Present this flyer or tell the cashier you are there to support the Raider baseball program and City BBQ will donate 25% of all dine-in and take-out orders to the program. The attached fundraiser flyer is good ALL DAY (just show it to the cashier at checkout) so be sure to make lunch or dinner plans (or both!!) to head to City BBQ and support the SHHS Baseball program.
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GLHL Recognizes SHHS Hockey Coach and Player
Congratulations to Shaker Heights High School Hockey Coach Matt Bartley, who was named Great Lakes Hockey League (GLHL) Coach of the Year. In addition, senior Evan Grossman-McKee made the All-GLHL Academic Team. Way to go Coach Bartley and Evan!
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Evan Grossman-McKee poses with his award.
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SHHS Girls' Swimming Relay Competes at State Championship
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The SHHS Girls 200-yard freestyle relay.
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Congratulations to the Shaker Heights High School Girls 200-yard freestyle relay of Natalia Miklos, Kyra Miklos, Maggie Perry and Olivia Kuhel, who competed at the OHSAA Division I Swimming State Championship at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton on February 21.
The relay finished 18th in the state with a time of 1:38.89.
Way to go swimmers and Head Coach Eric Peterson!
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 District-wide International Families Movie Night is March 18
The District-wide International Families Movie Night will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 in the High School Small Auditorium. All Shaker Heights Schools families are welcome to attend!
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Middle School Spring Musical Cinderella, Enchanted:
7 p.m., Friday, March 6 & 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, Middle School Auditorium
High School Spring Musical Rent: Student Edition
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7 p.m., March 19-21, High School Large Auditorium
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Shaker Schools Foundation News
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Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations Due April 1
Do you know an outstanding Shaker grad who deserves to be in our Shaker Alumni Hall of Fame?
Nominations are now open! Anyone may nominate a Shaker graduate for this honor. Please submit your nominations prior to
Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
We look forward to welcoming a new class the weekend of
October 16-17, 2020 when we will host many special activities. Please note that nominees must be available to accept this award in person, so they may share their inspiring stories with current Shaker students. Stay tuned for more details about the 2020 Hall of Fame induction weekend!
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SHHS Esports Team to Practice at Cavs Legion Lair
Thanks to a partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cavs Legion GC, and through the generous support of the Shaker Schools Foundation, the SHHS Esports team has a new state-of-the-art practice location---the Cavs Legion Lair Lit by TCP! This new esports center, located in the Battery Park neighborhood near downtown Cleveland, is home to Cavs Legion GC, the NBA 2K League team of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs Legion also has partnered with Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Kent State University Esports teams.
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The SHHS Esports team at the Cavs Legion Lair Lit
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From the City of Shaker Heights
Get Early Bird Rates on Pool Passes; Register for Summer Camps
Before you know it, summer will be here, so take advantage of early bird pricing for
Thornton Park pool passes
through April 5. Registration is also open for summer camps. Check out the
Recreation Catalog
for a complete list of traditional, specialty or sports camps.
Mayor's Annual State of the City Address
Mayor David Weiss will provide the State of the City Address Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 16500 Chagrin Blvd. This event is co-sponsored by the Library and the Shaker Heights Chapter of the League of Women Voters.
2020 Ohio Primary Election
The 2020 Ohio Primary Election takes place Tuesday, March 17. Visit the
Ohio Board of Elections website to make sure your voter information is current and accurate.
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