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!

Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming remote learning student activities, virtual events and athletic competitions.

We look forward to the return of PreK-12 students who wish to participate in onsite/hybrid learning on Tuesday, January 19. Our buildings are safe and well-prepared for our students. All families should review the message "Onsite/Hybrid Learning Begins Tuesday, January 19" before Tuesday, as it includes helpful information for students who will be learning onsite as well as those who will remain online.

Last week, the District's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Learning and Teaching Departments collaborated to share "Black Student Voices: The State of Our Democracy" and "Black Staff Voices: The State of Our Democracy" with our school community. These special presentations were designed to create a space for Black students and staff to share their reactions to the historic events that occurred on January 6 at the Capitol building and to discuss a path forward. We hope that these presentations lead to discussion within your families and our community and provides additional perspectives as we work together toward achieving Educational Equity.

Also, using the District’s Daily Health Assessment/COVID-19 Screener each morning serves as a good reminder for the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. It just takes less than a minute to complete the screening!

Meals will not be distributed on Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. Instead, the Transportation Department will deliver meals on the following days: Tuesday, January 19; Wednesday, January 20 and Friday, January 22. View the Meal Distribution Locations and Schedule.

The inauguration of President-Elect Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday, January 20 presents a valuable real-world learning opportunity for students and provides a lesson in one of the great traditions of our democracy: the peaceful transition of power. The District shared these Presidential Inauguration Resources to help you and your student learn more about this inauguration and the history of presidential inaugurations.

The SHHS Class of 2024 is collecting gently used children's books for the Kids' Book Bank of Cleveland. Place your donations in the marked boxes inside the main entrances at the High School, Fernway, Boulevard and Lomond. Books may be dropped off during school hours through February 12. 

Champions, a KinderCare Education company, is planning to offer before- and after-school child care for students in Grades K-6 beginning Tuesday, January 19. Learn more about Champions Before- and After-School Programs. 

Shaker Heights Board of Education seeks candidates for appointment to the Shaker Heights Public Library Board of Trustees. The appointment is for a seven-year term of office to fill the term of Brian Gleisser, which expires March 31. The new board member would serve from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2028. Applications can be found online. The deadline for applicants is Sunday, January 31, 2021. Learn more about applying to be a member of the Library Board of Trustees.

The District encourages all families to submit an application for free- or reduced-price meal eligibility regardless of family income. The percentage of students qualifying for meals is a data point utilized by the federal government to provide the District with certain funds that benefit all students. There is no application deadline; families may apply at any time. One application must be completed for each household each school year. Families can learn more about Free/Reduced-Price lunch and apply online.

As a best practice, the District asks that families resume the daily health assessment /COVID-19 screening when students return for onsite learning on January 19. Learn more about the daily health assessment/COVID-19 screener.

All families should review these Student Health and Safety Guidelines with their students. We encourage families and students to review this information together and to discuss/address any questions before returning to school for onsite learning.

For more information, please go to shakerpto.org or email Shaker Heights PTO Council CommUnity Builder Coordinators Brooke Bribriesco and Paulanita Barker.

Rescheduled from March 2020 (via Zoom), Waking Up White author Debby Irving returns to Shaker. Registration is now open for this online event, January 27, 7 p.m. 

Registration is now open for A Night for the Red & White, a fabulous, virtual event for Shaker friends, families, alumni and neighbors. This annual fundraiser supports all Shaker students and schools. This year, we are also launching the Educational Equity Fund to support key District-wide initiatives. 

And, because it’s online - ANYONE may attend, anywhere in the world! However, you must register in advance to receive the link to attend. Why register now? So you can be the first to know when our amazing silent auction and raffle opens - and you won’t want to miss out on some truly exciting offerings. To get a preview of these coming attractions, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Attendees may choose a FREE All-Access Pass or upgrade to a Premium Pass which includes the Show Must Go On Party Pack featuring swag from local businesses. (Only one pass per household is needed!). 

REGISTER NOW so you’ll be able to purchase raffle tickets, bid on silent auction items, and receive the link to attend on March 6! Because… THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

The City of Shaker Heights is working to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our community, particularly as these issues intersect with the work of the City. Visit the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion webpage for an overview of the City's initiatives, as well as event listings. Submit additional Shaker-based DEI events to be included in the calendar.

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