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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Winter Break | Monday, December 20-Friday, December 31
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Professional Day, No School for Students | Monday, January 3
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Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, January 11
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No School | Monday, January 17
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Professional Day, No School for Students | Friday, January 21
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, January 25
*There will be no eNewsletter on 12/26 and 1/2!
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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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Board of Education Approves 2021-22 Academic Calendar Change
The Shaker Heights Board of Education has approved an adjustment to the current academic calendar. Please note the following revision:
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Monday, January 3, 2022: Professional Day, No Classes for Students. This adjustment extends Winter Break by one day for students. PreK-12 classes will resume on Tuesday, January 4.
This calendar adjustment will provide additional professional learning and collaboration time for faculty and staff as they work to support high achievement for all Shaker students. The District's Learning & Teaching Department will be providing families with optional PreK-8 grade-level curriculum resources to use on January 3.
In response to feedback from the community, the District withdrew its request to implement four two-hour early dismissal days beginning in February 2022.
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FACE and Registration Offices to Relocate
The Family and Community Engagement and Registration Offices are relocating to their new spaces in the freshly renovated Shaker Heights Public Library. Their offices will be located in the Shaker Heights Welcome Center on the second floor of the library. The move will begin on December 20, with the offices expected to be fully operational in their new location within a few days. If you need assistance from either of these offices during the week of December 20, please call the administration building at 216-295-1400.
This new location will allow both of these offices to better serve the community, with greater access to parking, public transportation and other Shaker Heights services offered by the library.
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Forward Together
The Forward Together process is ongoing. The client group, the leadership group, the advisory committee and the consultant team are reviewing input that was gathered through the first round of community engagement and will be developing an initial draft of facilities plan options. Those options will be shared during the second round of community engagement, which is now scheduled to begin in January. Click here for more information.
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Food Assistance
Families who are in need of food assistance during winter break may click here for a list of local food distribution dates, locations and times.
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Shaker Heights Livestream Athletic Schedule:
Due to the current spike in COVID-19 cases, District athletic events may be postponed or cancelled over winter break. For the most up-to-date schedule of athletic events over winter break, visit the athletics website and click on schedule by sport.
All livestream events can be found on the Athletic Department website.
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SSAC Annual Service Project
Members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC) joined Dr. Glasner last week for their annual service project.
The SSAC traditionally goes on site to conduct their annual service project, but due to COVID precautions, they had to find a way to help from afar! The group packed bags of snacks for the City Mission in Cleveland, which will be delivered next week.
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Equity Unscripted Podcast: Episode 5
"Accessibility - What does it mean and how can we do better?"
In this episode, we are joined for two discussions. The first is with Reverend Chris Smith to discuss what it is like to be a parent navigating the world of school accessibility with and on behalf of their child. Then, we are joined by Shaker Heights Schools Cheif Operating Officer Jeff Grosse and Van Aulken Akins architect Chris Dewey to discuss how Shaker Heights Schools currently serve our students and staff and how we can create a more accessible learning environment through the Forward Together initiative.
Episodes will release every other week on Sundays. Be on the lookout for Episode 6, where we are joined by three MAC Scholars to discuss the impact and importance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, releasing on January 2!
If you have topics that you would like to share with us please email, dei@shaker.org.
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Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a happy New Year.
Best wishes,
Randi Nathenson and Michelle Jones
PTO Council Co-Presidents
Upcoming Events:
Join us on Monday, January 17, 2022 in a city-wide celebration in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! There will be multiple opportunities to engage during a 6 week focus on "Building a Beloved Community" to align with Dr. King’s 6 Steps for Nonviolent Social Change. More details to come!
Mark your calendars for the next PTO Council meeting scheduled for January 24, and May 16, 2022.
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Look Who’s Coming to Shaker Speaks in 2022!
The Shaker Schools Foundation announces two exciting opportunities to hear from talented Shaker alumni as part of Shaker Speaks: a forum that showcases unique Shaker voices. On Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 7 pm EST, come learn about the rise of “Black Wall Street” in Hidden History Revealed with Hilary Beard, Class of 1980. Hilary is an author, public speaker and coach who works with educators and leaders to develop their skills in diversity, equity and inclusion. And, join us on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 7:30 pm EST for Behind the Scenes with Carter Bays, Class of 1993. Carter is the Emmy-winning co-creator of the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother, which ran for nine years. His debut novel, The Mutual Friend, is slated for publication in June of 2022.
Both events take place via Zoom; tickets are $20 per household, with proceeds benefiting Shaker students. Learn more and register here.
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Submit Your Nominations for the 2022 Preservation Awards
Nominations may be submitted for any building in Shaker Heights, including homes and apartment buildings, commercial buildings, and other structures. Exterior projects completed after April 2019 are eligible. Award categories include: Retention of Original Materials; Exterior Restoration; Excellence in Stewardship; Distinguished Landscape; Architecturally Appropriate Addition; and Other. Submissions will be accepted online through March 31, 2022.
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City Employment Opportunities
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