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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Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming activities, events and athletic competitions.
Please note the following upcoming important dates:
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Board of Education Regular Meeting | Wednesday, October 12
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Shaker Heights Schools Alumni Hall of Fame | Assembly - October, 14; Dinner - October 15
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Conferences, no school for students | Thursday and Friday, October 20 and 21
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, October 25
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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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Save the Date: Warm Clothing Gifting Drive
The Warm Clothing Gifting Drive is returning this year. As the temperatures change and you head to your coat closets, please place aside any gently used coats, hats, mittens/gloves, boots and snow pants that may no longer fit or are no longer needed. We will conduct a collection for new and gently used items for infants through adults beginning the week of October 31. Please ensure items are clean and in giftable condition. More details regarding drop off times and locations will follow soon.
The Warm Clothing Gifting Drive will take place on Sunday, November 13 at Shaker Heights High School North Gym from 12-3 p.m.
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Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
The USDA has announced that free meals will no longer be offered to all students beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Lunches at Shaker Heights Schools will only be provided for free or reduced cost to families that are deemed eligible after submitting an application for free- and reduced-price eligibility.
Families may also qualify for fee waivers for the ACT, PSAT, SAT and AP tests if qualified for free and reduced-price meals. If you have additional questions about free and reduced-price meals or the application process, contact Deirdre Storms at 216-295-5593. Refer to Free/Reduced-Price Meal for more information, frequently asked questions and a link to the online application.
Shaker Heights Schools will continue to provide breakfast to all students at no cost for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Community Visitors to Fernway
Fernway third graders had the opportunity to visit with the Mayor, Police and Fire Departments to learn about how the three community entities operate and collaborate with one another. These visits conclude a unit of study on local community.
The students were great inquirers, asking many questions and even offering a few suggestions for changes they would like to see in their community!
Special thanks to Mayor Weiss, Chief DeMuth and Assistant Chief Heath!
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Community DEI & Athletics Listening & Learning Tour
The District's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Athletics Department will hold a listening and learning tour discussion at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, in the Shaker Heights High School Upper Cafeteria. Community members are invited to attend reflect on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and to share hopes and desires for athletics. For additional information, please contact Kristen Cash at cash_k@shaker.org.
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Equity Unscripted Podcast: Season 2, Episode 4
"Get to Know the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"
In this episode, you will hear from members of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, led by Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Larry Burnley, as they discuss the mission of their office, the goals of their work for this year and beyond and give an update on what they have been working on as they have kicked off this school year.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equity-unscripted/id1591709256
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38RmSzYCNgrPFoBdnTUPiX
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B08JJMMGJ5
Episodes will release every other week on Sundays throughout the year. Episodes include a range of topics that impact the efforts of the Shaker Heights Schools to achieve educational equity.
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Excellence is Inclusive: Shaker Travels the World Together
BREAKING NEWS! You can double your donation! A generous Shaker family has offered a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge, up to a total of $2,500, for all gifts to the Travel Assistance Fund received through October 20th!
During the 2022-2023 school year, Shaker students will travel to France, Quebec, Puerto Rico, Fiji, Costa Rica, Goslar, Chile and India.
How you can help:
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DONATE!
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Attend a fundraiser at Craft Collective on Tuesday, October 18 starting at 6 pm. RSVP HERE
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Purchase a Surf or Ski Trip RAFFLE TICKET!
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Stay tuned for details on the Shaker Schools Foundation's social media and website.
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Stay tuned for details on the Shaker Schools Foundation's social media and website.
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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.
Sharee Thornton & Erika LoPresti
PTO Council Co-Presidents
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Take the Doan Brook Restoration Survey
There's still time to provide some preliminary feedback for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's restoration of the Doan Brook near Horseshoe Lake. Potential ideas for the space could include additional recreation amenities. Please take a few minutes to share your input with the design team. The deadline to participate in the survey is Monday, October 24.
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Grow Not Mow Planting Event October 15
On Saturday, October 15 from 9 am-12 pm, volunteers of all ages are invited to help plant native trees and shrubs on the City's new Grow Not Mow site at the corner of S. Park Blvd. and Lee Rd. This habitat restoration is sponsored by the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership, the Sustainability Committee and the Tree Advisory Board with funding from the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District. Please register.
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