January 24, 2021
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.

Please note the following upcoming important dates:

  • Board of Education Work Session | 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 26
  • Board of Education Meeting | 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 9
  • Conference Day - No Classes for Students | Friday, February 12
  • Presidents' Day - Schools & Offices Closed | Monday, February 15
  • No Classes for Teachers & Students | Tuesday, February, 16
Grades 5-12 Report Cards

Woodbury, Middle School and High School families can view student report cards by logging into ProgressBook directly or through the Abre portal. In ProgressBook, select “Report Card” from the menu on the left.

Also, students can view their individual report cards by logging in to ProgressBook with their Shaker Heights Schools Gmail account.

If you have additional questions, please email progressbook@shaker.org. For specific questions about your student's grades, please contact your student’s teacher.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update for District Faculty and Staff

The District is working with the Ohio Department of Health and other local health agencies to set up structures for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to our faculty and staff as part of the 1B vaccine group. At this time, we expect faculty and staff to receive their first doses of the vaccine sometime between February 1 and March 1. We look forward to healthier days ahead!
Watch the Raiders Online!

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

Monday, January 25
Girls Basketball vs. Willoughby South: 5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 26
Boys Basketball vs. Maple Heights: 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 28
Wrestling vs. Bedford & Cleveland Heights: 6 p.m.

Saturday, January 30
Girls Basketball vs. Warrensville: 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 31
Boys Basketball vs. Cleveland Central Catholic: 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
DEI Resources at Shaker.org

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has curated a collection of resources for teachers, families and students who want to learn more about DEI, specifically:
  • Cultural Identity and Heritage
  • Race & Anti-Racism
  • Celebrating Women & Girls
  • LGBTQ Identity
  • Celebrating International Cultures
  • Embracing Different Abilities
  • World Religions
  • Social Justice
Champions Before- and After-School Child Care Information

Champions, a KinderCare Education company, is offering before- and after-school child care for students in Grades K-6. Learn more about Champions Before- and After-School Programs. 
Donate Gently Used Children's Books

The SHHS Class of 2024 is collecting gently used children's books for the Kids' Book Bank of Cleveland. Place your donations in the marked boxes inside the main entrances at the High School, Fernway, Boulevard and Lomond. Books may be dropped off during school hours through February 12. 
Board of Education Seeks Candidates for Library Board

Shaker Heights Board of Education seeks candidates for appointment to the Shaker Heights Public Library Board of Trustees. The appointment is for a seven-year term of office to fill the term of Brian Gleisser, which expires March 31. The new board member would serve from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2028. Applications can be found online. The deadline for applicants is Sunday, January 31, 2021. Learn more about applying to be a member of the Library Board of Trustees.
Apply for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch

The District encourages all families to submit an application for free- or reduced-price meal eligibility regardless of family income. The percentage of students qualifying for meals is a data point utilized by the federal government to provide the District with certain funds that benefit all students. There is no application deadline; families may apply at any time. One application must be completed for each household each school year. Families can learn more about Free/Reduced-Price lunch and apply online.
Stop the Spread Reminders from Your School Nurses

We all know that we should wear masks, wash hands frequently and socially distance, but there is another important piece: Be sure to keep your student home when they show any one symptom of illness. 

Also, using the District’s Daily Health Assessment/COVID-19 Screener each morning serves as a good reminder for the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. It just takes less than a minute to complete the screening!

Your School Nurses thank our Shaker Heights Schools families for all the hard work you have done to stop the spread of COVID-19. We look forward to having all of our schools open with our students and staff in them. Just remember: in order for our schools to stay open, we need to continue all the hard work we have been doing. Thank you Shaker families, students and staff!
Download the District App for Daily Health Assessment/
COVID-19 Screening

As a best practice, the District asks that families resume the daily health assessment /COVID-19 screening when students return for onsite learning on January 19. Learn more about the daily health assessment/COVID-19 screener.
Student Health & Safety Guidelines

All families should review these Student Health and Safety Guidelines with their students. We encourage families and students to review this information together and to discuss/address any questions before returning to school for onsite learning.
Debby Irving Returns to Shaker

Rescheduled from March 2020 (via Zoom), Waking Up White author Debby Irving returns to Shaker. Registration is now open for this online event, January 27, 7 p.m. 

PTO 2021-2022

We're not recruiting yet, but please watch for information about ways you can support Shaker students by volunteering with PTO. All are welcome and we need a variety of perspectives and voices.
Nominate an Outstanding Graduate for the Hall of Fame!

Do you know an outstanding Shaker Heights High School graduate who should be in the Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame? Nominations are open now through April 16, and anyone may make a nomination. Review the list of current HOF inductees, learn more, and download a nomination form. 
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The City of Shaker Heights is working to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our community, particularly as these issues intersect with the work of the City. Visit the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion webpage for an overview of the City's initiatives, as well as event listings. Submit additional Shaker-based DEI events to be included in the calendar.

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