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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SGORR Anti-Racist Athletic Forum | Thursday, March 3
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A Night for the Red & White | Saturday, March 5
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Board of Education Regular Meeting | Tuesday, March 8
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SHHS Spring Musical Barnum | Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 17-19
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, March 22
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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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Forward Together Online Survey
Interested in learning more about what a 21st century school means? Watch this video to see an example of how another school district transformed their classrooms into creative learning environments for their students.
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Forward Together Conversations With Dr. Glasner
Superintendent Dr. David Glasner invites families to sign up to host small group conversations to discuss Forward Together and long-term facilities planning for the District. A few session times are still available and can be held virtually or in person.
Click here to register as a session host and invite your friends and neighbors to join Dr. Glasner in the conversation. A Shaker Heights Schools staff member will follow up to confirm session specifics.
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Free Eyeglass Program
The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Office has established a partnership with the Cuyahoga County College Metro Campus Optical Dispensary program, which provides free eyeglasses. Students in the program take individualized measurements, then fabricate and dispense the eyeglasses after verification and approval by a licensed optician.
This program is available at the MetroHealth Sciences Health Career Building, located at 2900 Community College Avenue, Room 118, Cleveland, OH 44115. Those interested must visit on Wednesdays from 10-11:45am and a current prescription is required. New orders will be received through April 6. Masks are required.
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COVID-19 Protocol Changes Beginning March 1
This is a reminder that beginning Tuesday, March 1, masks will be optional for students, staff, visitors and volunteers while indoors.
The District will continue to closely monitor the situation and adjust protocols if the need should arise. Families and staff should continue to report any COVID-19 cases through the District’s COVID-19 Case Reporting Google Form.
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Fundraiser for St. Baldrick's
Students at Shaker Heights High School have organized a St. Baldrick's event to raise funds for childhood cancer. For this fun event, kids raise funds by shaving their heads to support kids with cancer. The St. Baldrick's foundation has invested over $312 million in childhood cancer research grants worldwide- it's about never giving up until we have cures for all kids with cancer.
We have created school teams for friendly competition to see which school can raise the most money.
Date: March 4th, 2022
Time: 3:30
Location: SHHS Large Auditorium
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Shaker Heights Livestream Athletic Schedule:
There are no livestream athletic events planned for this week. Be sure to check out the schedule of all athletic events on the Athletic Department website.
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Kindness Counts at Mercer Elementary
Students at Mercer Elementary School participated in their Kindness Counts Challenge on Friday, making no sew blankets for Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center. Located in Cleveland, Laura's Home is a shelter for women and children that provides specialized, wraparound services designed to stabilize and empower families and individuals. These cozy blankets will provide a much needed source of comfort!
Students worked on this project with the help of staff and PTO volunteers throughout the school day.
During the month of February, a Kindness Counts Challenge board was created and filled with ideas for small acts of kindness brainstormed by Mercer student ambassadors. Students were encouraged to do at least one act of kindness from the board each day this the month.
At the end of each week, teachers asked students to reflect on the act of kindness that they were most proud of and gave them a heart on which to record it. The hearts were added to the school Kindness Tree that has grown throughout the month.
The Kindness Counts Challenge culminated with Friday’s school-wide service project.
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Join SGORR for an Anti-Racist Athletic Forum
The Student Group on Race Relations (SGORR) invites all students, parents, coaches and community members to join student leaders on Thursday March 3 from 7-9pm in the SHHS Upper Cafeteria to learn about the history of equity in athletics, explore various student perspectives and discuss strategies to become more anti-racist within our athletic community.
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Equity Unscripted Podcast: Episode 11
"How do Race and Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity Intersect?"
Today we're joined by administrative intern Mario Clopton-Zymlery and students Devon Panigrahi and Spencer Payton to discuss the concerns LGBTQIA+ students face, how their ally peers can help, how race intersects and impacts concerns in additional ways and what all of this means to the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of schools.
Episodes will release every other week on Sundays. Be on the lookout for Episode 12, when we celebrate women's history month with a conversation with our three female principals, releasing on March 13!
If you have topics that you would like to share with us please email, dei@shaker.org.
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Support Shaker Students at A Night for the Red & White!
This popular annual event hosted by the Shaker Schools Foundation provides funding for important programs and initiatives that benefit all Shaker students, in every Shaker building. This year’s event will support wellness and success for students in grades PreK through 12.
Who Comes to the Red & White?
Shaker parents, teachers, staff members, alumni, business owners, and community members all enjoy this lively event that features:
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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 PreK- 12th grade artwork and student emcees
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Live music and dancing to the No Name Band
- Two amazing raffle packages and online silent auction
How Will Funds Be Used?
This year’s event supports our District’s Commitment to Wellness & Success for all Shaker students, from PreK - grade 12. Funds raised will support:
- Social-emotional learning programs
- Behavioral and mental health resources
- Mentoring
- Academic support and more
Thank you for celebrating and supporting our students at A Night for the Red & White!
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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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Red & White Raffle and Silent Auction Supports Our Students
Be sure to get your Red & White raffle tickets now for these two exciting excursion packages:
The DESTINATION DISNEY package features a $1500 gift card good for any Disney theme park, resort, cruise line and more, along with travel gift card and a special Pixar swag bag. No expiration date; valued at more than $2500.
The NEW YORK STATE OF MIND package includes a two-night stay at the Park Lane hotel near Central Park, two tickets to the hit Broadway play HADESTOWN, travel gift card, tickets to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, and a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Met Cloisters. Travel dates are flexible; valued at more than $2500.
Tickets are $100 each and only 200 tickets will be sold. Anyone over 21 may purchase; winners will be announced at A Night for the Red & White on March 5 at Landerhaven. Need not be present to win!
The Red & White silent auction opens online on Monday morning and features many items donated by our Shaker staff and local businesses. Be sure to check it out!
All proceeds from the raffle and silent auction support wellness and success for our Shaker students.
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Forward Together Survey
Provide your input on concepts for Shaker Facilities. We took your vision for Shaker Heights schools, libraries, and city facilities and created concepts to explore ideas for their future use. Please take the Forward Together survey and help the community choose a path forward. The survey will be accessible through March 6, 2022.
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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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