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News For All Families
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! 


There is a lot going on in the PTO this year. All parents/caregivers of Shaker students are automatically members, and we encourage you to get involved with each school's PTO, or at the Council level that encompasses all Shaker schools. We welcome your ideas and involvement. For individual school newsletters and events, please click on the links included in this email. Following are some upcoming events for all schools:

Curriculum Nights  - please check the District's calendar for these important nights at your child(ren)'s school

Twilight Football game - Friday, August 30, SHHS Football Field - 3:30 PM Fun Stations for families, 5:00 PM Game Time

PTO Council Meeting - Monday, September 16, 7:00 PM, SHHS Library

SPEAKER SERIES : An Evening with Dr. Lisa Damour - Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 PM, Shaker Middle School Auditorium
Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Young People

We hope to see you at these and many other events throughout the year!

Kim Harris and Nicol Coxon
PTO Council Presidents


PTO Council Officers for 2019-20 School Year

President: Kim Harris and Nicol Coxon
Co-1st Vice Presidents: Stacey Hren and Sarah Divakarla
VP Communications: Cara Berg
VP Educational Enrichment: Dana Howard
VP Financial Management: Schen Griest
PTO Mission Statement

The Shaker Heights Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is dedicated to facilitating the active and informed involvement of all parents and families to achieve the educational success and well-being of all children.
Shaker Schools Foundation

Did you know that the Shaker Schools Foundation supports student enrichment and special projects that go above and beyond the District’s operating budget? Here’s a great example: Woodbury students now have a brand new makerspace located in the school library, providing hands-on learning and fun for all 5th and 6th graders. Teachers can check out tinkering tools, LEGO kits, and ozobots to use with their classes, and students can use the space on a rotating basis at lunch recess and after school. And, High School students have a cool new robot to use in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering course being offered this year! These are just a few of the many ways the Foundation is helping bring hands-on STEAM learning to all students in the District using money from the Innovation Fund. Learn more about the Shaker Schools Foundation and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see our mission in motion. 

Welcome back to our families, teachers and staff. We’re looking forward to a great year of working together to support our students!
Buy Your #IAMSHAKER T-Shirt!

Show your Shaker pride with a #IAMSHAKER t-shirt! These shirts are available for a special early price of $6.48 for youth and adult sizes (extended adult sizes are available at an additional charge). T-shirts must be ordered online through Sunday, September 1. You can ship your shirt to your home/business for an additional fee or you can have it delivered free to the Administration Building for in-person pickup. After September 1, the shirts will be available in the Shaker Shop at an increased price. Please share this with your Shaker friends near and far and with alumni! Order your shirt online here .


Update Your Student’s Information 

All families should have received an email from 
" rgnotifications2@ohconnect.org " with login credentials to update student information prior to the start of school in our online system, Registration Gateway. Registration Gateway enables parents/guardians to update contact information (including phone numbers and email address to receive school news and alerts), medical information and annual permissions online. If you do not see an email from “ rgnotifications2@ohconnect.org ” with the subject line “Reminder: Please Complete Annual Update” in your inbox, please check your spam folder.

Login credentials are based on the youngest enrolled student (not Kindergarten) attending Shaker Schools: 
  • Username: Student ID number of youngest Shaker student in household (not in Kindergarten)
  • Password: Youngest Shaker student's 8-digit date of birth without spaces or marks (i.e., mmddyyyy)

Parents should visit  https://gateway.shaker.org   to update their student's information prior to the start of school. 
An Evening with Dr. Lisa Damour

Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 PM
Shaker Middle School Auditorium

UNDER PRESSURE: CONFRONTING THE EPIDEMIC OF STRESS AND ANXIETY IN YOUNG PEOPLE

Come to connect and learn:
· the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress and anxiety
· research-based practical fixes to help children manage naturally occurring tension, toxic stress, and anxiety
· how to help our sons and daughters build strength and confidence from pre-school through high school
Shaker Sports Boosters Wants Your Input

Over the past 18 months a small group of parents and administrators has been researching how to best relaunch the Shaker Sports Booster Club. The Booster's vision is to foster a thriving athletic community that plays a vital role in connecting a diverse Shaker Heights. We’d like to get YOUR input on the role of athletics in our community to shape the relaunch and the focus of the Boosters: Please click here to see the survey.
Twilight Football Game

Come one, come all to the 2nd annual Twilight Football game on Friday, August 30 at Shaker Heights High School. Pre-game festivities begin at 3:30pm for the entire family with kickoff to follow at 5:00pm vs. Garfield Heights HS. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to come together as a Shaker Heights community for Friday Twilight Football! For more information, contact the HS Athletic Department at  215-295-4200 . Go Raiders!

Please click here to see the flyer.
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
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.
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