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!

Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming remote learning student activities, virtual events and athletic competitions.

Enroll your incoming kindergarten student or new student now for fall 2021! Please share this information with your friends and neighbors. Learn more and enroll online.

District Superintendent Dr. David Glasner will join Akron Public Schools CFO Ryan Pendleton and Richmond Heights School District Superintendent Dr. Renee Willis in the League of Women Voters Webinar "Equitable Public School Funding NOW: Why It Matters and How to Get There," at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. Learn how the Fair School Funding Plan will provide an equitable, comprehensive, transparent funding model that will change the face of public education for 600+ School Districts and 1.7 million students across Ohio. RSVP online.

The District Student Health & Safety Guidelines and Staff Health, Safety, Screening & Absence Guidelines have been updated to reflect the latest guidance from national and local health authorities and to include information on limits for visitors during and after the school day. Please review these updated guidelines with your students.

As a best practice, the District asks that families with onsite students continue to complete the daily health assessment/COVID-19 screening. Learn more about the daily health assessment/COVID-19 screener.

You can cheer on the Raiders via livestream on the Shaker Heights High School Live Games page! Catch the competitions on this week's lineup:

Learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities.

The Shaker Crew team has tents available for your graduation parties and other outdoor parties through its Lend-A-Tent program. Shaker Crew has five large tents (3 white tents and 2 red tents) available. Each tent is 10' x 20'. Shaker Crew team members will set up the tent the day of your event and take it down the following day. There is a suggested donation (tax-deductible!) of $200-$250 per tent. The tents are available from mid-May through Labor Day weekend. For more information or to reserve a tent for your event, please contact Rachel Feinleib. Support Shaker Crew and their Lend-A-Tent program!

All are welcome to join us for our last PTO Council meeting of the school year on Monday, May 17 at 7 p.m. We'll reflect on this year, swear in new officers and look ahead to summer and the 2021-2022 school year. Join us on Zoom, meeting ID: 889 0006 3360, passcode: 285294.

As leaders of the PTO CommUnity Builders we would like to extend our hands and hearts during this emotionally exhausting week. In our mission to ensure that families feel welcomed, connected and engaged in the work of the school, creating a Beloved Community requires us to see the value in each other, as we all have unique gifts. 

Help us give these Shaker families 2-4 hours of the "3 Rs" "Rest, Renewal and Respite.” We will be selling items and taking donations for the entire month of April. Proceeds will go directly to families identified by Shaker Heights Pupil Services and the Shaker Parent Mentor, Trina Jones (jones_t@shaker.org). For more information about autism and the Shaker Autism Support Group contact Beverly Malone at ShakerAutismSG@gmail.com.

Donate via this link through April 30.

Woodbury Creating Change (WCC) would love your support! We're selling WCC gear to help spread the word about our fantastic program AND support our local community. All proceeds will be donated to the Shaker Hunger Network. This is open to all students, staff and community. Our store is open until May 7, so place your order now! We encourage you to wear your WCC spirit gear on Friday, May 28 for our WCC Spirit Day. All gear will be individually packaged and labeled. Onsite students and staff will have their gear delivered during the week of May 24th. If the student or family is online, they can pick up their shirt from Woodbury during the week of May 24. Thanks for your support! Buy Woodbury Creating Change gear here.

Your chance to order from the SHHS PTO'S Flower Sale will end on Monday, May 3 so don't delay! Pickup is scheduled on May 14 and 15. Like last year, all pick-up orders will be curbside pick-ups at the High School. We will share pickup information on the online ordering site a few days after the sale closes. Our flowers are beautiful! The picture highlights our shade pots. Order today!

Feel free to pass the ordering link on to your neighbors, friends and family who might be interested, too! Thank you for your continued support! Order online today!

In keeping with the District’s focus on equity and access to opportunity for our students, the Shaker Schools Foundation is proud to announce opportunity scholarships are now available that will allow more Shaker students to participate in enrichment activities and youth sports outside of the District’s offerings. Both funds are supported by generous donors and managed by the Shaker Schools Foundation:

Beyond the Desk Enrichment Scholarships provide financial assistance for students in grades 5-12 to participate in classes, camps, visual or performing arts groups, and more. Learn more. 

Level the Playing Field Scholarships provide financial assistance to students in grades 1-12 to participate in youth team sports affiliated with the Shaker Heights Recreation Department. Learn more. 

To review the guidelines, apply for scholarships, or donate to support these initiatives, please visit our website. 

With five electric vehicle charging stations, an easy approval process for the installation of residential solar panels, and a growing residential composting program thanks to Rust Belt Riders, the City of Shaker Heights is committed to helping residents live a more sustainable lifestyle. Get an up-close look at the City’s efforts in this Sustainability video.

Submit your high-res photos for the Shaker Heights Landmark Commission’s ninth annual Preservation Month Photo Contest. Entries must reflect what makes Shaker "Shaker" to you. Submit photos via Instagram with hashtag #PreserveSH21 through June 11. Get details.

Visit the Recreation Department’s online calendar or browse the online registration system to view spring sports programs including soccer, tennis, basketball, flag football, ice skating and more. Summer camp registration is now open for Camp Discovery (for grades K-2), Camp EXPlore (for grades 3-5), and a wide variety of sports camps.  Also, the Thornton Park Pool will be open this summer! When details are finalized, more information will be posted on the rec department's Facebook and Instagram pages, and on the pool webpage.