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 for the 2021-2022 school year will release weekly on Sundays. |
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Please note the following upcoming important dates:
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Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, October 12, 6:00 p.m.
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Conferences - No School | Thursday and Friday, October 21-22
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, October 26, 5 p.m.
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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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Community Interview Available for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Post
The District hosted Dr. Lawrence Burnley for an interview for the position of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer on Friday, October 1, which included a recorded virtual community interview. Members of the community are invited to view the interview here and provide feedback by completing this form. We ask that any feedback be submitted by Monday, October 4 by 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Burnley currently lives in Dayton, Ohio, where he serves as the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Dayton. Dr. Burnley established his position for Dayton, developing a comprehensive strategic plan to advance diversity, equity and inclusion for the university, among other accomplishments. He also serves as the Chief Executive Officer, President and Co-Founder of Inclusive Engagements, LLC, a consulting firm providing professional services on various topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Burnley, a 1974 graduate of Shaker Heights High School, serves on the Board of Trustees of the Shaker Schools Foundation.
In addition to the recorded community interview, Dr. Burnley toured school buildings and met with various stakeholders, including students, faculty and staff.
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A Message from the Shaker Heights Parent Mentor
My name is Trina Jones, the parent mentor for Shaker Heights Schools. My job is to provide families with support, training and informational services to accommodate their child's education needs. These services are provided at no cost to the family. Like other Parent Mentors in the State of Ohio, I draw from my experience having at least one child in the household with learning disabilities.
My goal is to create and facilitate positive parent/educator relationships with families and schools in the District by providing support, training and informational services to accommodate their child's education needs. My desire is to help families partner effectively with the District to achieve the best outcomes and positive learning experience for their children. You can contact me via email at jones_t@shaker.org.
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Volunteer Fingerprinting Update
The District is temporarily unable to fingerprint staff and building volunteers while we prepare to implement a new system and equipment for FBI/BCI background checks (fingerprinting). During this time period, all background checks will need to be completed by Fast Fingerprints.
For details on how to schedule an appointment, click here.
Fast Fingerprints charges a fee of $72 (CREDIT CARD ONLY) for your required FBI/BCI background check. Shaker Heights City School District will reimburse you for the difference in the fee from what you would normally pay through the District and what you pay at Fast Fingerprints. Reimbursement instructions are also found on the link above.
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Forward Together Workshops
The City of Shaker Heights, the Shaker Heights City School District and the Shaker Heights Public Library are jointly funding and leading a process to develop a Facilities Master Plan. The process to develop the Facilities Master Plan is called Forward Together.
There will be a series of community engagement workshops designed to provide insight and generate input on the following dates:
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October 7 | 12-1 p.m., Virtual
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October 7 | 6-7 p.m., Virtual
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October 13 | 6-8 p.m., Shaker Heights Middle School Gymnasium
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October 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building
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October 14 | 4-6 p.m., Chelton Park (outside)
For information, registration and an online survey, click here.
If you missed last week's joint meeting between the Shaker Heights Board of Education, Shaker Heights City Council and the Shaker Heights Public Library Board of Trustees, click here to view.
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Shaker Heights Night Games and Livestream Athletic Schedule:
This week's schedule of livestreamed athletic events includes:
- Monday, October 4 | JV Football, 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 5 | Volleyball, 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 6 | Freshmen Football, 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 7 | Volleyball, 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 8 | JV Football, 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 9 | Boys Soccer, 2 p.m.
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Saturday, October 9 | Girls Soccer, 7 p.m. Night Game! (no livestream)
All livestream events can be found on the Athletic Department website.
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Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month highlights the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. Classrooms throughout the district have been honoring the month with various activities – check out some of celebrations below:
Spanish students at the high school are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month while also promoting class unity! Students is coloring one piece of a Hispanic Heritage Month mural. When they are finished, teachers will piece together the mural (almost like a quilt). Additionally, students will be working together to make presentations on the contributions of Hispanic Americans.
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Your family can learn and celebrate by reading a Hispanic Heritage Book together from the district’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Guide. At the dinner table, discuss any new learnings that may have been discovered during your time together. Additionally, there are many community events throughout the Cleveland area in connection to Hispanic Heritage Month – to learn more about these events click here.
Our district wants to continue to learn with you, so please share any new learnings, reflections or resources that you believe will be beneficial to dei@shaker.org.
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Greetings!
Thank you to everyone who attended our first virtual PTO Council meeting on September 13, 2021. We got much accomplished. A new budget was adopted, each school gave updates on the wonderful things happening at their school and a new committee was created to look at diversity and equity in PTO. We would also like to welcome Victoria Martin as our new Treasurer. PTO Council meeting minutes and a link to a recording of the meeting are kept on the PTO Council district web page.
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
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Be Part of the 30th A Night for the Red & White Celebration!
Planning is underway for the 30th A Night for the Red & White on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the newly renovated Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights! Many fantastic ideas were shared at our kickoff meeting last Monday.
Now, we need your help to put these ideas into action. Whatever your skills, talents or availability, we have the perfect opportunity for you to be a part of this unique event! Please let us know how you would like to help and we will be in touch with you about next steps.
Thank you for helping us maintain this amazing tradition that supports every Shaker student, in every building!
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Guidelines for City Buildings
City buildings have re-opened to the public, with the exception of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, which remains closed. City employees and visitors are required to wear masks in common areas of City buildings regardless of vaccination status. Disposable masks will be available at front desks. Thornton Park Ice Rink is open to the public and masks are required for all staff and visitors not on the ice.
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