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 | Wednesday, November 10, 6 p.m.
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Warm Clothing Gifting Drive | Sunday, November 14, 12-3 p.m.
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Professional Day - No Classes | Monday-Tuesday, November 22-23
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Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday-Friday, November 24-26
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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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Shaker Heights Schools to Host a Dyslexia Simulation
Through a collaboration between the Department of Exceptional Children & the Family & Community Engagement Center, the Shaker Heights Schools is hosting the first of two Dyslexia Simulations on Monday, November 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building.
What is a Dyslexia Simulation?
Through a series of simulations, participants will experience the challenges individuals with dyslexia confront when performing language-related tasks. This hands-on workshop is designed to improve understanding and encourage the use of effective teaching techniques and accommodations. It is designed to help individuals gain a better understanding of the needs of and empathy for those children and adults who struggle with dyslexia.
How will the Dyslexia Simulation work?
The International Dyslexia Association will set up six different simulation areas and have volunteers to run each area of the simulation.
Registration Required!
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, space for this event is limited and advance registration is required. Click here to register. This event is open to anyone interested in joining.
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Warm Clothing Gifting Drive
The Shaker Heights Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) is hosting a Warm Clothing Gifting Drive on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 12-3 p.m. in the Woodbury Gym.
We are seeking new or gently used coats, mittens/gloves, hats, snow pants, boots and socks for ages 5 years to adult. Please ensure the items are clean and in giftable condition, ready to pass on to a new owner.
Dropping Off Items
All items can be dropped off to the donation bin located near the main office of your student’s school. Please have all items to the school building no later than Monday, November 8. Any items that go unclaimed will be held on hand for schools to use for students or donated to the Family Promise of Greater Cleveland.
Attending the Warm Clothing Gifting Drive
The Warm Clothing Gifting Drive will be held in the Woodbury Elementary Gym in shifts to minimize crowds for COVID safety. Masks are required to enter the building. For families wishing to attend, please see the recommended schedule:
- Families with students in grades PreK-4 may attend from 12-1 p.m.
- Families with students in grades 5-8 may attend from 1-2 p.m.
- Families with students in grades 9-12 and adults may attend from 2-3 p.m.
These times are recommendations. Families may attend outside of their recommended window if needed.
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Updated COVID-19 Guidelines
The Shaker Heights City School District has updated its Health & Safety Guidelines in accordance with the updated Ohio Department of Health quarantining guidelines for school districts.
The District’s updated Quarantine & Isolation guidance states:
All quarantining and isolation practices for staff and students will follow Ohio Department of Health (ODH) / Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) recommendations for schools. Quarantine guidance will vary based upon the vaccination status of each individual as well as the location of exposure.
Mask to Stay: When identified as a close contact due to an exposure in school or through a school-related activity, an unvaccinated individual may continue to come to school if they do the following:
- Wear a mask for 14 days after their last date of exposure.
- Self-monitor, or parent-monitor, for symptoms of COVID-19.
- Isolate and get tested if they start to experience any symptoms associated with COVID-19 regardless of level of severity.
- Students and staff may discontinue these quarantine procedures after seven days if they don’t develop symptoms and test negative through a proctored antigen or PCR test between days 5-7.
Individuals and their families may also elect to observe a traditional quarantine outside of school instead of following the “Mask to Stay” guidance to continue to attend school. When identified as a close contact through an exposure in the home or community and not through school or a school related activity, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals will need to observe the traditional requirements and will be excluded from attending school during the quarantine period. The quarantine period for these individual continues to be:
- Ten days after the day when last exposed with a return on the 11th day if asymptomatic.
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- Seven days from last exposure with a negative COVID test on day five or after if asymptomatic through the seventh day. The individual would return on the eighth day.
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Forward Together
The Forward Together process is ongoing. The client group, the leadership group, the advisory committee and the consultant team are reviewing input that was gathered through the first round of community engagement and will be developing an initial draft of facilities plan options. Those options will be shared during the second round of community engagement, which is scheduled to begin in December. Click here for more information.
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Equity Unscripted Podcast, Episode 2
Episode 2 of the Equity Unscripted, "Meet the FACE Center", is available now! The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center is an integral part of the DEI Department at Shaker Heights Schools. Listen in as Keith Langford talks about his role in the district and the impact that has on families and educational equity with Shaker parent Heather Macks.
Episodes will release every two weeks on Sundays. Be on the lookout for Episode 3, "How to Discuss Being an Anti-Racist at the Dinner Table and Beyond", on November 21!
If you have topics that you would like to share with us please email, dei@shaker.org.
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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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This Holiday Season: Smile for our Students!
Ordering early for the holidays to beat the supply chain blues? Use the Amazon Smile link when you shop and with one quick click, you can designate Shaker Schools Foundation your charity of choice. Just like magic, Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the Shaker Schools, at no extra cost to you.
Looking to spread even more holiday cheer? Consider a donation to the Foundation’s Advancing Shaker annual appeal, which supports important projects and initiatives that benefit all of our students.
Thank you for supporting our students!
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Veterans Day Cemetery Tour
Did you know Warrensville West Cemetery is the final resting place of veterans from five wars? Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and City of Shaker Heights Thursday, November 11 at 4:30 pm for a cemetery tour to hear the stories of five veterans. You will also learn more about the Warrensville West Cemetery Historic Preservation Master Plan and how you can help preserve this piece of local history. Please register.
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Lawn Leaf Collection Continues
Lawn leaf collection continues through mid-December. Leaves will be collected from tree lawns six days a week to ensure timely collection. Residents should rake leaves directly to the tree lawn. Please do not use yard waste bags. Brush collection is suspended during the leaf collection period.
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