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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Winter Recess | December 20-January 2
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No School for Students - Professional Development | Wednesday, January 3
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Board of Education Regular Meeting | Tuesday, January 9, 6 p.m.
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College Credit Plus Info Night | Thursday, January 11, 7 p.m.
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No School for Students - MLK Day | Monday, January 15
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, January 23, 5 p.m.
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The Beloved Community: Civil Rights to Human Rights | Monday, January 29, 7 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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MLK Day Celebration and Commemoration
The Shaker Heights Schools, City of Shaker Heights, the Shaker Library, the Shaker Schools Foundation and the Shaker Heights PTO are proud to present: Beloved Community: Civil Rights to Human Rights.
Community members are invited to participate in multiple events during this celebration and commemoration beginning the week of MLK Day 2024. Mark your calendars for the following events:
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Sunday, January 14, from 2-4 p.m.: Donna Whyte, host of the "Witness to History" series of recorded interviews with Shaker residents, will host a live discussion with residents who lived during Dr. King's visit to Shaker Heights in 1965. Join us at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building.
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Tuesday, January 16, from 5-8 p.m.: Human Library, a storytelling event for ages 18 and up, will feature real people becoming "books" and sharing their stories. Attendees may "borrow" these human books for conversations. Join us at the Main Shaker Heights Public Library.
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Monday, January 29, at 7 p.m.: Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and herself a well known speaker and advocate for justice, presents an engaging discussion on the theme of our MLK Day celebration: Beloved Community: Civil Rights to Human Rights. Artwork created by teens at the Shaker Heights Public Library will be on display, as well as the inclusion of student performances. Join us in the Shaker Heights High School large auditorium. Reserve your FREE ticket to this great event here!
For additional details as well as more information on personal reflection activities, please visit shaker.org/MLK.
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Shaker Schools Facilities Advisory Committee
The Shaker Schools Facilities Advisory Committee held its first meeting on Monday, December 5. This stakeholder group will help shape and guide implementation of the Long-Term Master Facilities Plan, provide community feedback as the District works to implement the plan and engage with the broader community regarding its implementation. The group will meet monthly.
To learn more about the advisory committee, including the names of the committee members, click here.
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Assessment Update
Students have completed the following assessments. For more information, click on the name of the assessment.
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Grade 3: Ohio's Grade 3 English Language Arts Results are now available in the Test Results section of the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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Grades 2, 5: Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (version 3) Results were emailed to parents. Information about the Cognitive Abilities Test was included.
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Grades 10-11: PSAT/NMSQT Students should have received an email directly from College Board with instructions to access their detailed scores. The scores are also posted in the Test Results section of the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
The following assessments will be administered in December and January:
Information about all of the assessments and our district assessment calendar can be found on the testing page of shaker.org
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Mercer Students Visit Shaker Historical Society
Third graders from Mercer Elementary School visited the Shaker Historical Society last week as part of the IB unit "Where we are in Place and Time".
During their visit students participated in two different hands-on lessons exploring a timeline of Shaker Heights dating back hundreds of years and created their own maps.
Our students were an engaged group of learners who proved they are knowledgeable, inquirers and communicators! Way to go, Meercats!
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For More School News...
To see some of the other news and events that have been happening around the Shaker Heights Schools, click the links below:
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Hosts New Staff Academy Session
On Wednesday, December 6, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion led this month’s New Staff Academy session, organized by Lauren Rollins and Ciera Whitsett. he New Staff Academy is attended by faculty and staff who are new to the District this year or new to their role.
During this session, attendees discussed how Shaker has demonstrated to them a commitment to DEI. Small groups also discussed opportunities for growth in accordance with the ODEI vision and efforts to enhance DEI work in their individual areas. The session was facilitated by Dr. Lawrence Burnley, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Trina Jones, District Liaison for the Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) and Will Warren, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator.
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A Night for the Red & White, Comes Home to Shaker! Tickets on Sale Now!
Saturday, March 2, 2023 Shaker Heights High School, 7 pm
Join us for lively conversation, cocktails, tapas and dancing! We’ll have a wonderful night filled with fabulous student performances!. The entire community is invited to join as we continue to raise funds that will be used to support every student, every grade and every school! Please help spread the word and purchase your tickets today!
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PTO Council Meeting
Mark your calendar for the next PTO Council meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024! Links to meeting notes and the approved budget from the previous meeting on November 12, 2023 can be found below.
Approved Budget 2023-24
Notes
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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.
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Chat with the Mayor December 14
On Thursday, December 14 from 5:30-6:30 pm, residents can stop by The Van Aken District Market Hall for an informal chat with Mayor Weiss. 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.
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Friday Night DJ Skate December 15
Get your skate on with a live DJ Friday, December 15 from 7:45-9 pm at Thornton Park Ice Arena (3301 Warrensville Center Rd.). Public skating admission fees apply. More information
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