May 1, 2022
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:

  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week | May 2-6
  • Memorial Day, Schools and Offices Closed | May 30
  • Commencement | June 7
  • Last Day of School for Students | June 8
Board of Education Work Session

District administrators led a discussion regarding long-term facilities planning as a part of the Forward Together process at the Tuesday, April 26 Board of Education Work Session. 

We encourage families and staff to watch the recording of the presentation and conversation. Click here to view the recording.
Students to Participate in Climate Survey

We thank our staff and families for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the children in our District. The Shaker Heights City School District values input from our community – staff and students are important partners as we work to improve our communication, academic program and overall experience for everyone. 

In order to learn more about experiences at school, we will be asking for your child’s feedback via an online survey that will be completed at school. The survey shouldn’t take more than 20-30 minutes to complete.

Families should have received an email last week with detailed information regarding the upcoming climate survey for students in grades 3-12.
Enrollment is Open for 2022-2023!

Shaker Heights Schools enrollment is now open for the 2022-2023 school year! Enroll your student now through the District’s easy online enrollment process. Find out more at shaker.org/Enroll.

Questions? Need help getting started? The District is offering enrollment info sessions for incoming families on April 13. Head to shaker.org/Enroll to learn more and to sign up for a session.
Shaker Heights Livestream Athletic Schedule:

This week's schedule of livestreamed athletic events includes:

  • Tuesday, May 3 | Boys Lacrosse, 5 and 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 4 | Track, 4:30 p.m. (Senior Day)
  • Saturday, May 7 | Girls Lacrosse, 10 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 7 | Boys Lacrosse, 1 and 3 p.m.

All livestream events can be found on the Athletic Department website.
Shaker Heights Middle School Receives AWIEF Grant

Shaker Heights Middle School wood shop teacher Mark Nagal was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Architectural Woodwork Institute Educational Foundation last week!

The grant submission included details about the book shelf project, supported by the Shaker Schools Foundation, which is a year-long program that allows eighth grade students to build a book shelf during their wood shop course that is then gifted to an elementary school student in the District.

Through this grant, the wood shop will acquire important supplies and items for the course.
SHHS PTO Flower Sale

Happy Spring! A huge THANK YOU to the community for their support of the SHHS Flower Sale. The sale is going gangbusters and thousands of plants are on their way to beautify our yards and neighborhoods. But a successful sale and thousands of plants means we need volunteers to get these flowers out to the community. Please consider taking a shift to help with plant distribution. The sale is not possible without volunteers, so if you have been happy with your flowers in the past, and are excited about this years plants, please come help!  It is a ton of fun handing out beautiful spring flowers to people who are thrilled to be getting them. Thank you!

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.

Meanwhile, mark your calendars for the next PTO Council meeting scheduled for May 16, 2022. Have a wonderful week!
 
Michelle Jones and Randi Nathenson
PTO Council Co-Presidents
Thank You, Shaker Teachers!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Shaker Schools Foundation would like to thank our talented teachers and staff members for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the school year. We love partnering with them to find innovative ways to deliver instruction and inspire our students. 

Looking for a unique way to honor a teacher who has made a difference in your student’s life? Consider a donation to the Shaker Schools Foundation in their name. We will let them know of the honor, but not the amount, of your gift.
New Poll Locations for May 3 Election

The Primary Election is Tuesday, May 3. Shaker Heights voters in precinct A will now vote at Plymouth Church UCC at 2860 Coventry Road. Precinct A includes the Larchmere neighborhood and previously voted at Woodbury Elementary School. View an interactive map of Shaker Heights precincts or find your polling location.
Stay Informed with May City ENews

The City’s monthly newsletter for May contains information on the Mother’s Day Tea Party, Bike Month activities, upcoming Home Repair and Resource Center events, the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, the Spring Ice Spectacular, the Preservation Month Photo Contest and much more.