The Shaker eNews is published weekly on Sundays.

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

Please note the following upcoming important dates:

• Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, January 31, 5 p.m.
• Rising 9th Grade Information Night | Thursday, February 9, 7 p.m.
• Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, February 14, 6 p.m.
• Conferences, No School for Students | Thursday and Friday, Feb 16-17
• President's Day, Schools and Offices Closed | Monday, February 20

Click on the appropriate link below for school-level and building PTO news:

• Boulevard Bulletin
• Fernway Forum
• Lomond Weekly
• Mercer Messenger
• Onaway Update
• Woodbury Wrap-Up
• Shaker Heights Middle School Memo
• Shaker Heights High School Weekly Roundup
• The Innovative Center Spotlight

Use these Quick Links to access the following District information:

• Weekly Board Packets
• Shaker.org News Feed
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Shaker Heights Schools
• 2022-23 School Year Information
• PowerSchool
• Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Watch the January 24 Board of Education Work Session

The Tuesday, January 24 Board of Education Work Session addressed Human Resources initiatives related to the recruitment and retention of Black teachers and faculty from underrepresented populations. A recording of the meeting is available here.

Tree Planting Event, Hosted by the Innovative Center, Needs Your Support

On May 5, 2023, Ms. Hay and IC Students will host a tree-plenish event with the goal of planting enough trees to offset our school’s energy consumption. 

Tree-Plenish is an organization that empowers students to “create a more sustainable and equitable future through community tree-planting.” 

We are striving to plant at least fifty new trees, and there are three ways you can help. 

1. Purchase a tree sapling. They are $5 each and can be ordered through our Tree-Plenish website. 
2. Volunteer on event day. Help us set up, plant trees or clean up. Sign up to volunteer through this form. 
3. Donate. Your donation can help us purchase tree saplings. Donations can be made by completing this form.

Shaker Families Can Benefit from the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Program

The State of Ohio is offering assistance for families looking for after-school programs and other recreation education for their children.  

The ACE Educational Savings Account program provides qualifying families with a $500 credit that can be used to pay for a variety of enrichment activities that will accelerate learning for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

These funds can be used for a wide range of before- or after-school educational programs; camps; field trips to historical landmarks, museums, science centers and theaters; language classes; musical instrument lessons; tutoring and more. The ACE Educational Savings Account program is available to any student between the ages of 6 and 18 years old whose family income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. For example, students in a family of four with income at or below approximately $83,000 may qualify. 

• Learn more about the ACE program here: https://education.ohio.gov/ohioace
• Learn about the income verification process for families and access the application here.
• View the list of programs and activities that can be accessed with these education saving dollars: Qualified Education Service Provider Marketplace.

Service providers continue to be added to the list. If your preferred provider is not listed, contact them and encourage them to register.

Shaker Heights Preschool Peer Model Application Open through February 10

The Shaker Heights Preschool Program is looking for Peer Models for the 2023-2024 School Year. Housed at Onaway Elementary, there are a total of 5 preschool classrooms: 2 Full Day classrooms and 3 classrooms with both AM and PM sessions. Shaker's Preschool Program is the only program in the state of Ohio to incorporate the prestigious International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme philosophy with continuation in K-12. This application will close on February 10 at 5 p.m. Apply here.

Lomond Hosts Family Game Night

Over 200 people attended this past Friday's Lomond Family Game Night. Families joined together to play games such as Jenga, Twister, Chess, Bingo and more in an event intended to build community and encourage fun!

Families were excited to see this annual tradition return this year and can't wait to do it again next year!

Tickets on Sale Now for Our 31st Annual Gala, A Night for the Red & White: A Benefit for Shaker Schools

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 7 pm

Top 3 things to know this week about A Night for the Red & White!

1. Discount pricing for young Shaker Alumni and 1st time attendees!
2. Shaker Alum David Pogue, Shaker Class of 1981 and TV presenter will be our emcee!
3. Funding supports our theme: Excellence is Inclusive: Providing Opportunities for all Shaker Students!

Learn more at: shakerschoolsfoundation.org/redandwhite/ or email redandwhite@shaker.org 

We Are Looking for Corporate Sponsors!  

Our corporate partners are vital to our ability to provide direct student support and classroom enhancements that are a key component of an excellent Shaker education. 

If you'd like to learn more about corporate partnerships please email Holly Coughlin.

Shaker Heights High School Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations Open!

We are thrilled to announce that it is time to nominate Shaker Alumni for the 2023 Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame! Anyone may nominate a Shaker alumni for this honor.  Please share with everyone! The nomination form is available at shakerschoolsfoundation.org/alumni or submit online nominations HERE!

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.

Sharee Thornton & Erika LoPresti

PTO Council Co-Presidents

Help Develop the Van Aken Bikeway

Do you regularly walk or bike in Shaker and have ideas about making travel from the Van Aken District area to western neighborhoods safer? Join the City of Shaker Heights to help develop the Van Aken Bikeway at one of the following events: A virtual public meeting Wednesday, February 1 at 7:30 pm; or an in-person open house Wednesday, February 8 at 5 pm. Learn more about the plan.

Shaker Heights Police is Hiring

The Shaker Heights Police Department is now hiring for lateral entry. There’s no test or fee required to apply. Hired applicants will receive a $4,000 signing bonus, with a starting salary up to $93,000+. The online application opens Monday, February 6. The first 20 applications will receive immediate consideration. Qualified applicants will remain on the eligibility list for a year. More details.