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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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, April 26
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New Stages 40 | April 27-May 1
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week | May 2-6
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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 Work Session
On Tuesday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m., the Board of Education will convene for a Work Session in the small auditorium of the high school. During this meeting, the board will discuss the Forward Together initiative and facilities planning process as well as next steps in the process. The session will be open to the public and available via livestream at the following links:
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Family Kindness Festival
Join us for an exciting afternoon that brings kids and parents together to have fun, do good and be kind - all at the same time!
The Family Kindness Festival will be held on Sunday, May 1, from 1-4 pm, at Beachwood High School (25100 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122). This family event is geared for children ages 5-13 years. All ages are welcome to attend, however children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights of the day include:
- Crafts for a Cause: Attendees can engage in a variety of make-and-give-back projects that will benefit many local non-profit organizations
- Exchange Ideas: Kids will have a chance to exchange ideas with other students who have developed awesome ideas to spread acts of kindness
- Upcycle Parts: Attendees will create crafts that reuse recycled parts and materials and appreciate that being kind includes being kind to our planet by recycling, reusing and reducing waste.
- Wigs for Kids: Kids will have a chance participate in the cut-a-thon or cheer on volunteers who are donating their own hair to help make wigs for children experiencing hair loss.
- Meet Local Organizations: Attendees will have opportunities to meet a wide variety of Cleveland area organizations and non-profit agencies and discover ways to get involved and give back.
- Wizbang Circus School: Attendees will enjoy clowning around, juggling and stilt-walking.
- Music, entertainment & refreshments will delight the whole family!
Shaker Heights Schools is proud to be a supporting school of the Family Kindness Festival.
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New Stages 40
The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department is proud to present New Stages 40, a festival of new plays written, directed, performed and co-produced by students. For the first time in two years, New Stages will be back in person! Performances will occur during the following times:
Wednesday April 27th, 7 PM
Thursday April 28th, 7 PM
Friday April 29th, 7 PM and 9 PM
Saturday April 30th, 7 PM
New Stages is an enduring part of Shaker Theatre Arts and is comprised of six ten-minute plays. This program utilizes teachers within the school and artists within the greater community to foster a cooperative, creative environment in which students’ ideas and writing are shaped into performed and published works.
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Enrollment is Open for 2022-2023!
Shaker Heights Schools enrollment is now open for the 2022-2023 school year! Enroll your student now through the District’s easy online enrollment process. Find out more at shaker.org/Enroll.
Questions? Need help getting started? The District is offering enrollment info sessions for incoming families on April 13. Head to shaker.org/Enroll to learn more and to sign up for a session.
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Raider Roundball Summer Basketball Camp
Registration is now available for Raider Roundball Summer Camp. The camp will take place June 20 - June 23 in the Shaker High School North Gymnasium. The camp is open to both boys and girls. The times are:
- Participants entering grades 4-6 from 9:00-11:30a.m.
- Participants entering grades 7-9 from 1:00-3:30p.m
The cost of the camp is $90 and can be paid upon check in on June 20 via cash or check made payable to Shaker Basketball.
Registration is required. Click here to register.
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Shaker Heights Livestream Athletic Schedule:
This week's schedule of livestreamed athletic events includes:
- Tuesday, April 26 | Girls Lacrosse, 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 27 | Track, 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 28 | Girls Lacrosse, 5 p.m.
- Friday, April 29 | Boys Lacrosse, 5 p.m.
All livestream events can be found on the Athletic Department website.
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Shaker Heights Schools Welcomed Incoming Kindergartners!
Shaker Heights Schools hosted the annual Kindergarten Kickoff at this year's host school Lomond Elementary School. Over 150 incoming kindergartners and their families spent the afternoon meeting their new school principals, learning the ins and outs of Shaker Heights Schools, taking selfies, exploring a school bus and more!
The District can't wait to have our newest students join us this fall!
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Equity Unscripted Podcast: Episode 15
"What does the student experience at the IC look like?"
In this second episode of a three-episode series featuring the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning (or the IC), our special guests share what the IC is, what makes it different, what draws students and teachers to this educational model and how it serves the Shaker Heights Schools in a unique way.
Episodes will release every other week on Sundays. Be on the lookout for Episode 16, which will explore detracking with our Learning and Teaching Department, releasing on May 8!
If you have topics that you would like to share with us please email, dei@shaker.org.choice.
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SHHS PTO Flower Sale
The SHHS PTO Flower sale plants are growing and the selection is gorgeous. They arrive less than one month from today- time to order! Ordering deadline May 2 (or until we sell out.). Flower delivery/pickup May 13/May 14.
Stay tuned for ways you can volunteer to help get these gorgeous plants out to the community!
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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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Support Shaker Students with One Click
The Shaker Schools Foundation makes it easy to support the student programs that matter to you! To highlight just a few:
Gifts of all sizes are welcome and make a significant difference to our students. Thank you!
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Submit Your Arbor Day Bookmark Contest Entries Through April 29
Celebrate trees! The City's Tree Advisory Board and the Shaker Heights Public Library invite children in grades K-6 to join the ninth annual Arbor Day Celebration by entering the Arbor Day Bookmark Contest and creating a bookmark that encourages people to plant trees. The winning bookmarks will be printed for the community to enjoy and everyone who enters will receive a live-root tree. Stop by either branch of the Shaker Library to pick up the entry form or download it. Deadline April 29.
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Memorial Day Parade Registration Closes April 29
Online registration to participate in the City’s Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony continues through April 29. Any person or group within the City, its residents, institutions and businesses located within the Shaker School tax district may participate in the Parade. The festivities take place Monday, May 30 at 9 am at City Hall. Immediately following the Ceremony, the Parade will begin at the intersection of Van Aken Boulevard and Lee Road and proceed east to the Van Aken District in the westbound lane of Van Aken Boulevard. Questions? Contact Eric Sarley, Community Events Coordinator, by email.
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