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 remote learning student activities, virtual events and athletic competitions.
Please note the following upcoming important dates:
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Memorial Day - District Schools & Offices Closed | Monday, May 31
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Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 2
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Class of 2021 Commencement | Wednesday, June 2, 6 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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Preferred Enrollment Deadline: June 1!
Enroll your incoming kindergarten student or new student now for fall 2021 prior to the District's preferred enrollment deadline of June 1. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors. Learn more and enroll online. |
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Onaway/Lomond Garden Club has a Request!
Spring in Cleveland can be unpredictable, but we can say with confidence that there will be a Homegrown Plant Sale at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes on Sunday, June 13, from noon to 3 p.m. (with a preview for Nature Center members 11 a.m. to noon; note revised times).
We need your donations of homegrown plants to make this sale a success! Please consider dividing and potting up extra plants from your garden -- flowering or foliage -- and bring them to the Nature Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, June 11 or Saturday, 12. There is a supply of empty pots for you behind the Pavilion. Please note that we cannot accept notoriously invasive plants. To discuss donations in advance, contact Dick Obermanns at obermanns@aol.com or Tim Kalan at kalan_t@shaker.org.
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SGORR Launches Elementary Community Spaces for K-6 Families
The Student Group on Race Relations is committed to fostering and supporting relationships across social boundaries. This month, SGORR is excited to launch Elementary Community Spaces to the Shaker Heights community. Any Shaker family that has a child in Kindergarten through 6th Grade, is encouraged to join.
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Hello Sports Fans! Shaker Sports Boosters Info
The mission of the Shaker Sports Boosters is to support all School District sports programs at the Middle School and High School levels in active collaboration with all Shaker athletic programs. Shaker Sports Boosters is in the process of planning for 2021/2022 Athletics.
Nominations
Sports Boosters is working on nominations for the 2021-2022 athletic seasons. Rising Grade 7-12 families are invited to get involved! Open positions include "Team Rep Coordinator" and "Seasonal Orientation Coordinator," "SMS Social Media/Communications" and more. Contact mityfowler@hotmail.com or text 704-806-3384 for more information.
Save the Date: Boosters Community Meeting
Tuesday, June 22, 6:30pm. The agenda will include a new board announcement, new member launch and a Boosters update.
Follow Sports Boosters
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Shaker Cheer Clothing Drive
The SHHS Cheerleaders are raising money by collecting all of the things from your closet or cupboard that you don't need anymore! You can help by filling bags with gently used clothes, bath and linens and dropping them off during their community collection day from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, June 7. Items can be dropped off at Shaker Heights High School in the Eli Gallery. For more information, head to the fundraiser website.
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Clothes: men's, women's and children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, ties, belts, backpacks, etc.
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Household Textiles: bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
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Small Household Goods: kitchen items (such as pots/pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, serving pieces and hand-held appliances), home decorative items, knick-knacks, toys, games and small electronics
Please use bags for clothes and textiles and tightly packed boxes for small household goods. All items must be clean and in sellable condition.
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High School Raiders' Youth Sports Clinic Information
There are several upcoming sports clinics for aspiring Raiders offered by our High School sports teams. Please click on the appropriate links below for more information:
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Review Student Health & Safety Guidelines
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Thank You from PTO Council
As we conclude our term, we're reflecting on an unforgettable year. Indeed, there were difficult issues to navigate, anxiety around the unknown, and a sense of loss. However, our most vivid memories include the spirit of goodwill in our community, ways we showed up to advocate for families and students, building community in new and remote ways, and celebrations of milestones. Thank you for supporting Shaker Schools and all our students. Please continue to reach out, advocate for kids, and take care of each other. Our best wishes for a healthy and relaxing summer.
Sarah Divakarla and Stacey Hren
2020-2021 Co-Presidents
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You Are Invited to the Autism Support Group
The Autism Support Group (ASG) is a free parent-facilitated support group, supported by the Shaker Heights Schools parent mentor Trina Jones, which serves Shaker Heights residents who care for autistic children or children with autistic traits, with or without a formal diagnosis. The group meets on the fourth Monday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom and is moderated by parent facilitator Beverly Malone. The next meeting is Monday, May 24 at 7 p.m. RSVP one of three ways for the Zoom link:
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Summer's Coming - Stay Connected! Sign Up for the Shaker PTO Directory and Email List
Now is a great time to make sure you have a PTO Directory account, and that your information is current. School PTOs will use this information to reach you. The directory is also a great way to connect with Shaker families and classmates.
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Visit www.shakerpto.org and click on "Register" to create an account.
- Fill in the requested information.
- Click "Verify my Email" and then check your email for a link to complete the process.
- Once you've verified your email address, log back in to complete your profile and to edit your directory preferences.
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Honor a Shaker Teacher or Graduate
The Looking for a way to recognize a special Shaker teacher, staff member, or coach who has made a difference in your student’s life? Tell them “thank you” with a gift to the Shaker Schools Foundation in their name. It’s easy to make a gift online! You can select the amount and designate the fund of your choice. (The Annual Appeal serves the areas of greatest need.) The Foundation will let them know of the gift (but not of the amount). All gifts are 100 percent tax-deductible - with no gift wrapping required! You can also make a gift in honor of your graduating student as a way to mark this significant milestone. It's the perfect way to pay it forward to future Shaker students!
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Construction Zone
Keep up with the latest construction activity at Construction Zone on the City's website. Learn about road, sewer, utility, and other infrastructure projects now underway.
Memorial Day Ceremony
On Memorial Day, May 31, an in-person ceremony will be held at 9 am on the front lawn of City Hall to memorialize the nation's fallen heroes, and to honor local heroes serving in all branches of the military. In light of the ongoing pandemic and the risks of large gatherings, the City has opted to postpone the annual parade until Labor Day. Additional information will be posted on the parade webpage when it becomes available.
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