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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Welcome to Shaker Heights High School: Parent & Guardian Edition | August 20, 6 p.m.
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Staggered Start to School Begins | August 23 (see schedule here)
- Coffee on the Lawn:
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K-4 | August 24, times vary, see calendar
- Woodbury | August 25, 8:30 a.m.
- High School | August 28, 7:30 a.m.
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First Day of School for PreK | August 28
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Labor Day, Schools and Offices Closed | Monday, September 4
- Curriculum Nights:
- All Grades 1-4 | Wednesday, September 6
- Middle School | Thursday, September 7
- High School | Wednesday, September 13
- PreK | Tuesday, September 19
- All Kindergarten | Wednesday, September 20
- Woodbury | Thursday, September 21
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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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Staggered Start Schedule Reminder
In order to provide for intentional start-of-school orientation time for students, particularly for those transitioning to new buildings or who are new to the District, Shaker Heights Schools is planning to use a staggered start to the 2023-24 school year. Students will start the school year as follows:
School Day 1 (Wednesday, August 23, 2023):
- Kindergarten-Grade 4 will have meetings scheduled with each family*.
- Grades 5, 7 and 9 attend all day.
- Grade 6 students new to the District will have meetings scheduled with each family*.
- Grade 8 students new to the District will have meetings scheduled with each family*.
*A sign up was sent from your student’s school building
School Day 2 (Thursday, August 24, 2023):
- Kindergarten-Grade 4 students attend all day.
- Grades 6 and 8 attend all day.
- Grades 9-10 attend half day. (Grade 9 - 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Grade 10 - 11:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.)
- Grades 5, 7 and 11-12 do NOT attend.
School Day 3 (Friday, August 25, 2023):
- Kindergarten-Grade 8 students attend all day.
- Grades 9-10 do NOT attend.
- Grades 11-12 attend half day. (Grade 12 - 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Grade 11 - 11:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.)
For a printable chart of the staggered start schedule, please click here.
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PowerSchool and Class/Schedule Assignments
Class and schedule assignments were made available to view in PowerSchool on Friday, August 18. Families should have received instructions for setting up a PowerSchool account. If you need assistance, email powerschool@shaker.org.
Families must complete the returning student registration form located in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families should have received an email from PowerSchool Registration Support (noreplyregistration@powerschool.com) with the subject Shaker Heights City School District Returning Student Registration for [Student Name]. This form does not need completed for students new to the District. Please ensure this is completed prior to the start of school.
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Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
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 2023-2024 school year.
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Download Back-to-School Signs
Show your Shaker Heights Schools pride with your student's back-to-school picture this week! Click here to download and print OR display your sign on a screen. Then take your student's picture and post to social media Wednesday, August 23, through Monday, August 28. Be sure to tag your photo with #shakerfirstday and #shakerrising!
NEW THIS YEAR: To be included in the District's back-to-school slideshow after the staggered start, upload your photo here!*
To use the on-screen edition, view the Google Slide in Presentation Mode to display it full screen when snapping your picture.
*By uploading your photos to https://bit.ly/ShakerFirstDay2023, you grant the Shaker Heights City School District permission to use you/your student's image. All photos must be uploaded via the link above to be included in the slideshow.
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Ardmore Road Update From the City
With school starting next week, here is an update on the Ardmore Waterline Replacement project.
There is roughly six to seven weeks left of construction (weather permitting and assuming there are no unforeseen delays). This puts the completion of the project in late September or early October.
While there is construction, parents will not be able to use Ardmore to drop off/pick up their children. Parking will also not be permitted on Ardmore.
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Shaker Heights Marching Band Entertains Crowd with Preview Show
It is truly a sign that the start of school is nearing when the sounds of the Shaker Heights High School marching band can be heard echoing throughout the neighborhood!
On Friday, the pride of Shaker Heights High School wowed a crowd of staff and community members with their halftime preview show after a full week of band camp. This year's show features exciting formations and great routines from the Raiderettes, all set to music by female artists.
Fans can catch this great halftime show at the football home opener this Friday, August 25, when the Raiders take on Brush High School under the new stadium lights!
Go Raiders!
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For More School News...
To see some of the other exciting things that have been happening around the Shaker Heights Schools, click the links below:
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DEI Professional Learning Days
Last week's DEI-focused professional learning days were a success! Paraprofessionals and SHTA members, along with District leadership, engaged in powerful discussions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion, with a focus on social identities and micro aggressions.
The two professional learning days each began with keynote speakers sharing their experiences and guidance towards equity, including strategies that are impactful for our schools and entire community. These were followed by breakout sessions, which allowed participants to engage in discussions about the impact of social identities and microaggressions, and how we can use strategies to support each other and prevent microaggressions from occurring.
These two days were a great set-up to the all-staff Convocation on Friday, which also included professional learning break out sessions, and focused on the impact story sharing can have on creating an environment of inclusivity and belonging.
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Chat with the Mayor August 24
Got a question for Mayor Weiss? Stop by the North Union Farmers Market in the Van Aken District Thursday, August 24, 5:30-6:30 pm for an informal chat. There's no set agenda for this drop-in event; just stop by to talk about a City project, a neighborhood issue, or anything else you’d like to discuss. In case of rain, the event will be held inside The Van Aken District Market Hall behind Banter.
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DEI Community Conversation with Teens August 30
Shaker Teens, tell us what you think! What’s summer in Shaker like? How do you like living in Shaker? What can the City do to make this a better place for teens to live? How can we help prepare you for your future? Join us Wednesday, August 30, 6:30-8:30 pm, at Thornton Park (3301 Warrensville Center Rd.) to share your ideas. Sponsored by the Shaker Heights DEI Committee.
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