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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The Shaker eNews is published weekly on Sundays. |
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Please note the following upcoming important dates:
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Board of Education Regular Meeting | Tuesday, February 8
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Conference Day, No School for Students | Friday, February 18
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President's Day, Schools & Offices Closed | Monday, February 21
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, February 22
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Sankofa | Friday & Saturday, February 25 & 26
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Click on the appropriate link below for school-level and building PTO news:
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Use these Quick Links to access the following District information:
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Arts for Resilience in our Community - Music Production Workshop
The Shaker Heights Public Library and Family and Community Engagement Center for Shaker Heights City Schools are proud to present an opportunity for teens and young adults ages 15-24. Discover your voice through art, starting February 1 - April 16, 2022, teens and young adults can participate in learning about music production equipment and software while creating their own recording, and performing on stage at a future community event. Please share this information with students and families that you believe would be interested in the AROC workshop. Click here to register.
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Updates to COVID-19 Protocols
Per a January 26, 2022, order from the Ohio Department of Health, when notified of a positive student or staff COVID-19 case, the Shaker Heights City School District will no longer conduct contact tracing to identify whether or not any individuals have been directly exposed to COVID-19 at school and meet the definition of a close contact.
For the time being, the District will still be providing general classroom and bus notifications for cases, as well as updating the online COVID-19 Dashboard daily.
The District has been closely monitoring data and planning ahead for potential modifications to our COVID-19 protocols. Given the recent drastic and sustained decrease in cases both within our schools and surrounding community, we will be reassessing protocols in the near future, including the Districtwide mask mandate. Should we feel conditions allow for a modification to this policy, an announcement will be made to all staff, faculty, students and families.
We continue to strongly encourage all eligible students and adults to get vaccinated and layer protection with other COVID-19 prevention methods.
The District is working to update our online COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines.
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Forward Together
Thank you for your continued involvement in Forward Together Shaker. The second round of engagement sessions, scheduled for late January/early February, have been postponed in order to have more time to present the most up-to-date information for the community to consider. The District will share details of the rescheduled sessions as soon as they become available.
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Volunteer Policies
COVID Vaccinations
The new policy mandating all employees and volunteers to be fully vaccinated went into effect on Monday, November 1, 2021. (Policy (EBEB))
This means that in order to be on school grounds, working with students and staff, you must be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID-19 proctored test.
Please send proof of vaccination or negative test (scan a copy or send a photocopy) via email to Nicole Gardner in the Human Resources Office at gardner_n@shaker.org
Should you have any questions, please call the Human Resources Office at 216-295-4339.
Fingerprinting
Any District volunteer working with students must obtain a background check. The District's fingerprinting system is free of charge for any volunteer who needs to obtain a background check. Please complete the registration process by clicking here. If you have any questions regarding setting up your appointment please contact Nicole Gardner gardner_n@shaker.org or call the Human Resources Office at 216-295-4339.
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Shaker Heights Livestream Athletic Schedule:
This week's schedule of livestreamed athletic events includes:
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- Wednesday, February 2 | Girls Basketball, JV - 4:30, Varsity - 6 p.m.
- Thursday, February 3 | Wrestling, 6 p.m.
- Friday, February 4 | Boys Basketball, Fr - 4:30, JV - 6, Varsity - 7:30 p.m.
All livestream events can be found on the Athletic Department website.
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Shaker Heights Student Artwork on Display
Through the month of February, the Student Art Showcase, featuring artwork by the students in the Shaker Heights High School Art Department, will be on display in the Shaker Historical Society's first Lissauer Gallery exhibition of the year.
Visitors to the museum between now and February 27 can view paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more works of art created by our very own high school students.
This exhibition is a collaboration with Shaker Heights Schools High School Art Department with support from Shaker Schools Foundation. Please note that this exhibit is located on the second floor and is not ADA accessible. Masks are required inside the museum.
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Equity Unscripted Podcast: Episode 8
"Meet Dr. Glasner and Dr. Burnley"
Dr. Glasner, Superintendent of Shaker Heights Schools, and Dr. Burnley, Cheif Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, are interviewed this week by our very own Mercer students, Isabelle and Alexa! Asking interview questions developed by their classmates in Ms. Gerstenberger's second grade class, these two students help us get to know two of our school leaders, both personally and professionally. You might be surprised by what you learn!
Episodes will release every other week on Sundays. Be on the lookout for Episode 9, when we discuss DEI in athletics, releasing on February 13!
If you have topics that you would like to share with us please email, dei@shaker.org.
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Public Forum: DEI Efforts in Shaker Heights
Tuesday, February 1, 5:30 p.m., via Zoom
In partnership with the League of Women Voters, PTO Council is co-hosting a community forum on how our City and Schools are working on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Panelists include Kim Harris, community activist, Shaker African American Moms Support; Colleen Jackson, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, City of Shaker Heights; Judge Anne Walton Keller, Shaker Heights Municipal Court; Sean Malone, Shaker Heights City Council; moderator Angel Michelle Chapman, executive director, NewONEShaker .
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MLK Day: Building a Beloved Community
A huge thank you to all who donated to the MLK Day Donations Drive benefiting local non-profit organizations! If you would like to watch the virtual event It Starts With ME! or obtain your family’s copy of the Dr. King’s Life & Lessons Learning Guide, please visit bit.ly/BelovedShaker2022
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Staying Connected
We want you to stay connected. In order to receive PTO emails and access to the directory, faculty/staff and families are asked to create an account on Membership Toolkit. There are no fees to join the PTO. A Membership Toolkit account will give you access to the district family directory. Once you are registered, you will have the opportunity to decide what, if any, of your family information is included in the directory. Visit www.ShakerPTO.org to register.
Meanwhile, mark your calendars for the next PTO Council meeting scheduled for May 16, 2022. Have a wonderful week!
Michelle Jones and Randi Nathenson
PTO Council Co-Presidents
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Shaker Heights PTO CommUnity Builders
Virtual Meeting
With Special Guest Dr. David Glasner
- Stay updated on the Forward Together effort and learn how important your participation is in the upcoming community surveys
- Learn about AIM, a new Community Builders and SAMS initiative
- Get to know others in Shaker!
- All Community Members Welcome
Sunday Feb 6, 7:00-8:30 PM
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Introducing AIM (An Intentional Meeting) - A New Community Builders & SAMS Program
In partnership with SHS CommUnity Builders, SAMS is launching a new endeavor open to all parents/caregivers/adults in Shaker! AIM facilitates events on various days and at various locations. Its intent is for Shakerites to expand their social circles so look over the options HERE and sign up for an activity with someone you have yet to meet. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get to know someone new in our community!
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Red & White Tickets are Now On Sale!
We look forward to gathering again as a community as we support Wellness & Success for all Shaker students.
Attendees will enjoy:
- Dinner and drinks by Driftwood Catering at the newly-renovated Landerhaven
- Student performances by the jazz band, Sankofa, a cappella and string ensembles, plus amazing student artwork and emcees
- Live music by the No Name Band, featuring Shaker’s own K.J. Montgomery
Follow the Shaker Schools Foundation on Facebook and Instagram for event details, raffle package reveals, silent auction previews, and more. We hope to see you there!
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COVID-19 Testing, Resources
Free COVID-19 testing will be held Tuesday, February 1 at the Shaker Heights Fire Station, 17000 Chagrin Blvd. Advance registration is necessary. For vaccine and booster information, check the City’s website.
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Summer Camp, Pool Passes Now Available
Registration for summer camps and Thornton Park Pool pass sales is now open. A full list of camps and additional information about pool passes can be found in the Winter 2022 Recreation Catalog.
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