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The Weekly Update
October 12, 2018
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Published by the Shaker Schools PTO
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Stay in the know on what's happening at school and read your student's school newsletter by clicking on the appropriate link below:
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Homework help has arrived
Does your child need help getting back into a routine? Does homework take much longer than it should? Are you battling your child when it comes to doing homework? The
Elementary
Homework Center
at Woodbury could be the answer. You can drop your child off for a ONE HOUR session with a certified teacher. There is no cost. No appointment necessary.
The center is open each week Monday-Thursday from 4:30-7:00 beginning on September 24.
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Join the District's First FACE Academy on October 13
The Center for Family and Community Engagement invites all Shaker Schools families to attend our first FACE Academy on Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Woodbury Elementary School. This free event is an adult-education opportunity for families to learn more about how best to help their students succeed both in and out of school. The day will include four 30-minute sessions, each offering a selection of break-out courses on topics such as: Understanding MAP, Navigating ProgressBook and Naviance, College Readiness, Engaging with Google, Staying Connected through Communications, Learning about Equity and Utilizing Student and Family Resources. Learn more about
FACE Academy
and
register online now
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K-12 Conferences October 15-16
There are no classes for students on Monday and Tuesday, October 15-16, as teachers at all buildings will hold conferences. Please be sure to schedule a conference with your student’s teacher(s) so that you can be an informed partner in your student’s learning.
NEW at K-8 Conferences this Year
Families of students in grades K-8 will receive a copy of their student’s MAP Student Profile Report for reading and math. This report provides longitudinal data, scores for areas of strength and focus, and charts that provide families with one of many measures of your student’s overall growth and achievement. We also encourage you to visit our District
MAP page on shaker.org
and the
NWEA MAP Parent Toolkit
to learn more.
Update Student Information Forms
Online Before October 17
Families who have not updated their student’s online student information form (formerly the annual goldenrod student information paper form) may do so at any time before October 17. Please visit
https://update.shaker.org
to complete your information. Login credentials are based on the youngest enrolled student attending Shaker Schools.
Username: Student ID number of youngest Shaker student in household.
Password: Youngest Shaker student’s 8-digit date of birth without spaces or marks (mmddyyyy)
The District will have Chromebook kiosks available at all buildings during student conferences on October 15-16 for families who have not completed the form. Please visit your school building’s office to learn the location of the kiosk. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to keep accurate contact information records for your students.
Online Report Cards for Students in Grades 5-12
Families with students in Grades 5-12 will access student report cards online via
ProgressBook
. Sharing report cards electronically streamlines the process of receiving final grades for families and represents significant savings in postage and service contracts for the District.
At the end of each grading period—every nine weeks at the High School and Middle School (the first quarter ends October 26), and every 12 weeks at Woodbury—families will receive an email and text notification that report cards are available for viewing. Simply log in to your family’s ProgressBook account as you would to view your student’s grades and click on the new “Report Card” tab.
Families with incoming fifth graders will receive a letter that explains how to set up a family account in ProgressBook at the start of the school year.
The District will mail report cards home for students in Grades 5-12 by request only. Contact your building office if you would like a printed copy of your student’s report card.
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Your Gift Supports Student Travel, STEAM, and More!
Did you know that you can direct your gift to the Shaker Schools Foundation to a particular initiative that is close to your heart? Some options to consider:
Annual Fund - supporting the areas of greatest need
Innovation Fund to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
Student Travel Opportunity Assistance Fund (helping students travel with the band, orchestra, choir, service trips, and exchange programs)
In addition, any gift that you make can be designated in honor or memory of a special Shaker teacher, staff member, classmate, or family member. Your donation is 100 percent tax-deductible.
It’s easy to
donate online
. Just click the "Donate" button on the Foundation’s home page and select the option you wish to support. We welcome and value your support of the Shaker schools. Together we can enhance the educational experience for all Shaker students!
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Special Education News
The Parent Mentor Program
If you are concerned your child is struggling in school , may have a learning disability or needs additional support, please speak with your child’s classroom teacher first. At any point feel free to contact the Shaker Heights parent mentor, Holly Palda at 216.295.4372 . For more information
click here
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The Parent Mentor Program is a parent-to-parent resource available to families in the Shaker Heights City School District who need information, guidance, or support through any phase of the special education process. Funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Education, the program provides assistance to families of children with disabilities at no cost to the family. The goal of the program is to help families effectively navigate the special education process in partnership with school district personnel and to enable parents to make informed decisions on behalf of their children
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S.A.M.S Mothers Walk
Come enjoy an afternoon of creating, learning and connecting with other Shaker Moms!
Where:
Shaker Middle School
When:
Saturday, Oct. 20th 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Who:
ALL Moms
, regardless of the age or grade level of your kids.
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Shaker Schools Family Night with the Cleveland Monsters!
Friday, November 9, 7:00 p.m.
Cleveland Monsters vs. Laval Rocket at the Q
Special Access to the Cavs Practice gym before the game for Shaker families from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Discounted tickets $23
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Click here
to order by
October 20
$4 of your ticket price will go toward Shaker Heights Schools MLK Day Activities that teach our children to give back to our community!
Please see the attached flyer for further details
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Shaker Library Fall Book Sale
Shaker Library Fall Book Sale features an exceptional collection of books for all ages and a great selection of CDs and DVDs. In addition, the Friends offers its usual stellar selection of gently used books donated by generous members of our well read Shaker community.
Thousands of Books in Dozens of Categories with Prices as Low as 75¢!
Shaker Heights Public Library
16500 Van Aken Boulevard Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
216-991-2030 www.shakerlibrary.org
October 17-21, 2018
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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.
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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.
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Student Lunch Account
The District is asking parents and guardians to regularly check the balance on their student’s lunch account. One of the easiest ways to stay on top of this is to sign up for a
Payforit
account. The program allows you to set alerts so you will be notified when the balance reaches an amount designated by you. Additionally, the program allows you to set up automatic replenishment of funds in the lunch account.
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New Policy on Meal Charges
Shaker Heights City School District’s Food Service Program recognizes that adequate nutrition is essential to students’ mental, physical and academic growth. All children (grades K-12) participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), whether at a free, reduced or paid rate, will receive a full reimbursable breakfast and/or lunch meal that meets USDA requirements regardless of whether the students have sufficient money in the meal-charge accounts or cash-in-hand to pay for the cost of the meal at the time of the service. Learn more about this policy
online
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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.
- 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.
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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.
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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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