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.

In the coming days, the District will share additional details about fourth quarter plans. The District also will share a Fourth Quarter Onsite/Online Selection Form with families of online students to indicate whether they plan to return onsite for the fourth quarter. Responses to this form will help the District to accommodate additional onsite students. Read more about the fourth quarter.

This year, Sankofa will present its first-ever filmed production, “Sankofa DNA: The Survival Success Gene” on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. Sankofa is the Shaker Heights High School African-American performance group which represents our celebration of African-American history through drama, singing and dance. For more than 20 years, Sankofa has brought the community together to teach valuable facts and lessons through performance art. Tickets to watch the film are $5 each and can be purchased online. 

This year, Sankofa also is selling souvenir hoodies and face masks. A portion of merchandise sales proceeds will support the Aisha Fraser Fund. Hoodies are $30 and masks are $10. Contact Shaker Heights High School administrative assistant Mae Morrical or Sankofa Advisor Keaf Holliday to purchase a hoodie or mask. You may also call the High School office, 216.295.4200 weekdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

The City of Shaker Heights Recreation Department and Shaker Heights Schools present Virtual Shark Exhibit Encounter, a special virtual field trip experience with the Cleveland Aquarium on Thursday, February 25 or Saturday, February 27 via Zoom! Admission is free, but space is limited. Learn more about the field trip and reserve your spot today online at Shaker Rec (search for the event in the calendar or in the search bar in the catalog).

The Shaker Heights High School Athletics Department plans to post an online list of local youth sports programs so that families can learn more about sports and fitness opportunities for children. Complete this Youth Sports Programming Information Form to be considered for inclusion on the list. All responses will be reviewed by the Athletic Department. 

Thank you for your support of Band Boosters!

Learn more about meal delivery and building schedules on March 10.

Videos will be accepted through February 26. Learn more about the project and how to share your video.

Woodbury Creating Change promotes empathy and social justice by using art to create social change. It involves students, staff, parents and the broader Shaker Heights community! This year, Woodbury Creating Change will pivot from a one-night celebration to a multi-week opportunity that engages our students and the community in multiple ways to give back to our local community and to create change. Watch this Woodbury Creating Change video to learn how you can support Woodbury Creating Change!

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

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.

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

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.

Your feedback is appreciated! For the last year, PTO has been reviewing and consolidating our governing documents, last updated in 2009. We are pleased to share a draft of our revised Code of Regulations, a single document that will govern PTO Council and each of the eight school Units. To review this draft and to learn more about our research, rationale and plans for additional guiding documents, visit this PTO web page. If you have any questions, email PTO Council Presidents Sarah Divakarla and Stacey Hren at ptocouncilpres@gmail.com.

Join us on Thursday, February 25, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Submit Questions prior to the meeting and email your RSVP to Lydia J. Beard.

To receive the Zoom link, you may RSVP on the ASG Facebook Group event page or send an email to Trina Jones or Beverly Smith Malone. 

We are seeking job sites where students will work a total of 150 hours over a span of 6 weeks; ALL wages are paid by Y.O.U. and supervision/support is provided by Shaker Heights Youth Center and Y.O.U. staff. Work sites are asked to provide a primary and alternate supervisor; complete a one hour online supervisor orientation; electronically submit accurate time sheets; provide assigned job coaches with updates on youth worker performance; implement and adhere to all safety and hygiene protocols; and complete youth performance evaluations. For additional information or to enroll, contact Shaker's My Com Regional Coordinator, Sharon Bell.

This year’s A Night for the Red & White offers two amazing raffle packages! You can support our students by purchasing raffle tickets for an Original Peloton Bike Package (ships anywhere in the U.S.) or a Cozy Cabin Getaway (located near eight major cities).Tickets are $100 each and only 200 will be sold per package. Anyone over 21 may purchase, whether or not they attend the event -so share the link with friends and family. And don’t forget to register to join us for this virtual benefit on March 6! You’ll enjoy student performances, notable alumni appearances, unique silent auction items, and much more. 

Thanks to a grant from NOPEC, the first of four electric vehicle charging stations was recently installed at City Hall, 3400 Lee Rd.  In coming months, additional stations will be installed at Thornton Park, The Dealership and Larchmere Blvd.

Public skating is back at Thornton Park Ice Arena on Sundays from 2:00 - 3:30 pm starting on Sunday, February 21st. Advance online registration is required for all public skating sessions, no walk-ins will be permitted. Registration is available at www.bit.ly/shakerrec.