October 24, 2021
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!
The Shaker eNews for the 2021-2022 school year will release weekly on Sundays.
Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming activities, events and athletic competitions.

Please note the following upcoming important dates:

  • Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, October 26, 5 p.m.
  • Election Day - No School | Tuesday, November 2
  • Board of Education Meeting | Wednesday, November 10, 6 p.m.
  • Warm Clothing Gifting Drive | Sunday, November 14, 12-3 p.m.
Warm Clothing Gifting Drive

The Shaker Heights Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) is hosting a Warm Clothing Gifting Drive on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 12-3 p.m. in the Woodbury Gym.

We are seeking new or gently used coats, mittens/gloves, hats, snow pants, boots and socks for ages 5 years to adult. Please ensure the items are clean and in giftable condition, ready to pass on to a new owner.

Dropping Off Items
All items can be dropped off to the Shaker Heights Youth Center inside Heights Christian Church (17300 Van Aken Blvd) on Sunday, November 7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or to the donation bin located near the main office of your student’s school. Please have all items to the school building no later than Monday, November 8. Any items that go unclaimed will be held on hand for schools to use for students or donated to the Family Promise of Greater Cleveland.

Attending the Warm Clothing Gifting Drive
The Warm Clothing Gifting Drive will be held in the Woodbury Elementary Gym in shifts to minimize crowds for COVID safety. Masks are required to enter the building. For families wishing to attend, please see the recommended schedule:

  • Families with students in grades PreK-4 may attend from 12-1 p.m.
  • Families with students in grades 5-8 may attend from 1-2 p.m.
  • Families with students in grades 9-12 and adults may attend from 2-3 p.m.

These times are recommendations. Families may attend outside of their recommended window if needed.
Forward Together

Thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of community engagement workshops. Another round of workshops will be announced soon. If you were unable to participate in the workshops, please consider giving your feedback through the online survey, which is open through Sunday, October 31. Click here to fill out the survey.

Keep up with all of the latest progress by visiting the Forward Together website.
Shaker Heights Livestream Athletic Schedule:

It's playoff time for fall sports! Field hockey, girls soccer, boys soccer and football are competing in the playoffs. Due to the uncertain nature of this schedule, the livestream schedule is not set ahead of time.

All home playoff games will be livestreamed by the District. Check here for updates to each sport's schedule as they advance.

All livestream events can be found on the Athletic Department website.

Good luck to our Raiders!
Wrestling Club Open to Students in Grades K-6

The Shaker Heights Schools Wrestling Program is hosting a Shaker Youth Wrestling Club for boys and girls in Grades K-6. The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the Shaker Heights High School wrestling room. There are two sessions:

Session 1: November 2 - December 16
Session 2: January 11 - February 24

Cost is $50 for one session, $75 for both. Fee includes a USA Wrestling registration and shirt.

An informational meeting for families will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, in the SHHS wrestling room. Please access through the main entrance of the North Gym (in the Onaway Road parking lot).

Coached by SHHS head wrestling coach Will Knight, Shaker Schools staff members and parent volunteers, the program benefits the Shaker Heights Schools wrestling program.

For more information, download the flyer or contact Hank Kornblut via email at hkornblut@ohiowrestling.net.
Equity Unscripted to Relaunch as Podcast

We are excited to relaunch Equity Unscripted in a fresh podcast format! This podcast will showcase the District's journey in seeking educational equity, which is based on the principles of fairness and equity in allocating resources, opportunity, treatment and the creation of success for each student. These conversations -- which feature the challenges, successes and goals of the District’s efforts -- are intended to push our community to reflect deeper and go further.

Parents and students, staff and policymakers, alumni and community members, all are included in this important dialogue. So join us for the stories and voices of a District committed to making a difference. Look for our first episode, coming soon! If you have topics that you would like to share with us please email, dei@shaker.org.
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 January 24, and May 16, 2022. 

Have a wonderful week!
 
Michelle Jones and Randi Nathenson
PTO Council Co-Presidents
Thank You to Our Community!

As we celebrate the Shaker Schools Foundation’s 40th year, we are beyond grateful for the support of our community. Take a look inside our Annual Donor Appreciation Report to see all the ways you supported our students this past year.

Now it's time to come together to advance Shaker students even further, together! Your unrestricted gift to the Advancing Shaker Annual Appeal supports our areas of greatest priority and need. Or, you may choose to direct your gift to another fund, such as the Innovation Fund or the Educational Equity Fund, that aligns with your particular areas of interest.

Thank you for supporting our students!
Serve on a City Committee

Shaker residents are invited to volunteer to serve on a variety of committees, boards, commissions and task forces alongside their elected officials and City staff. When a term ends, or a vacancy occurs, the Mayor makes appointments of both Council members and residents. Terms range between two and six years.
Trick-or-Treating Takes Place on Halloween

Trick-or-treating in the City for all the ghouls, Minions, goblins, superheroes, Elsas and others will be on Halloween, Sunday, October 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. Rain or shine.