June 5, 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!
This is the final eNews of the 2021-22 school year. The Shaker eNews will resume the Sunday prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year. Have a great summer!
Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming activities, events and athletic competitions.

Please note the following upcoming important dates:

  • Commencement | June 7
  • Last Day of School for Students | June 8
End of Year Reflections and Update

On Tuesday, May 31, Superintendent Dr. David Glasner shared reflections and updates on the 2021-2022 school year. 

With a focus on “Where We’ve Been, Where We Are & Where We’re Going,” Dr. Glasner highlighted the District’s progress toward the goals and objectives set forth in the District’s five-year Strategic Plan; discussed the District’s work toward advancing diversity, equity and inclusion; and examined the District’s strengths, challenges and opportunities for improvement.

To view a recording of the virtual presentation and Q&A session, please click here.
Summer Reading Information Available Now

Summer reading lists are now available on our website. This includes suggested reading lists by grade and age as well as required reading lists. Check back after the end of the school year for any additions!
Back-to-School Barbeque - Save the Date: August 3

The Shaker Heights Schools will again host the Back-to-School Barbeque this year. This Districtwide event is a great opportunity to welcome families back, connect and celebrate the upcoming school year.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3 from 6-8 p.m. with a rain date of Thursday, August 4.
Free Meal Program Updates 

The universal free meal program is ending at the conclusion of this school year. As of the 2022-23 school year, students who do not qualify for the free/reduced-price meal program will be required to pay for school meals. Shaker Heights Schools will continue to provide free meals for following 2022 summer programs:

  • Onaway - Summer PK/Kindergarten - Breakfast and Lunch
  • Jumpstart - Breakfast and Lunch
  • Credit Recovery - Breakfast and Snack
  • Summer Academy - Breakfast and Snack

Moving into next school year, all families will be encouraged to submit an application for free/reduced-price meal eligibility regardless of family income. Refer to Free/Reduced-Price Meal for more information, frequently asked questions and a link to the online application.
Raider Roundball Summer Basketball Camp

Registration is now available for Raider Roundball Summer Camp. The camp will take place June 20 - June 23 in the Shaker High School North Gymnasium. The camp is open to both boys and girls. The times are:

  • Participants entering grades 4-6 from 9:00-11:30a.m.
  • Participants entering grades 7-9 from 1:00-3:30p.m

The cost of the camp is $90 and can be paid upon check in on June 20 via cash or check made payable to Shaker Basketball.

Registration is required. Click here to register.
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? Head to shaker.org/Enroll to learn more.
Class of 2022 Clap Out

The Class of 2022 celebrated their upcoming graduation with the annual clap out event at the high school and all five elementary schools. Seniors were celebrated by walking through their old elementary school, visiting teachers and even playing some games from when they were younger. As an added touch of nostalgia, they were each given a cut out of a photo of their younger selves to carry for the event!

The Shaker Heights Class of 2022 commencement ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University. The commencement ceremony will be available to watch via livestream on the Shaker Heights Schools website beginning at 5:45 p.m. on June 7.
Equity Unscripted Podcast: Episode 18

"What is the fourth grade IB Exhibition?"

This week Chief Academic Officer Dr. Marla Robinson interviews two students from Lomond Elementary School about their fourth grade IB Exhibition project. Aniyla and Milani share with us what they have been working on, the process they went through for their IB project and what they learned as they prepared for the Fourth Grade IB Exhibition for Shaker Heights staff and families.


Episodes will release every other week on Sundays. This summer, Equity Unscripted is turning over the reins to one of our graduating seniors, who will be creating our summer episodes for a senior project. Listen in for the student perspective all summer long, beginning on June 19!

If you have topics that you would like to share with us please email, dei@shaker.org.choice.
Dear Families,
 
It was a pleasure to serve as Council Co-Presidents this year. Thank you for all of your support. We appreciate everything you've done for us and our school community this year to make it a successful one. We would like to welcome Erica LoPresti and Sharee Thornton as the incoming Council Co-Presidents. We know that they will do a wonderful job in their new role.
 
Have a fun and safe summer break.
 
Sincerely,
Michelle Jones and Randi Nathenson
Beloved Community: Grades 5-8 on June 15 at 6:30 pm

Are you curious how school leaders will use the summer months to prepare for the upcoming 2022-23 school year? Join us in the High School Upper Cafeteria as we gather together for a conversation focused on grades 5-8. Invited guest speakers include Middle School Principal Michelle Hughes and Woodbury Principal Eric Forman. If you have a specific question you’d like answered, submit it here. 

This event is hosted by PTO Council as part of a year-long focus on building a beloved community in honor of the district-wide MLK Day Celebration. Look for more events in the coming weeks.
The PTO is Looking for Volunteers for Next School Year!

If you would like to be involved in your child's school community next year, this is a great way to do it. With a wide variety of positions available, there is something for everyone's skill set, interest and availability. Please find each school’s signup genius linked below: 
Save the Date to Celebrate! 

Do you like to plan ahead? So do we! Mark your calendar now to attend the 31st annual A Night for the Red & White on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Cleveland Hilton Downtown. (Note that this date is a few weeks later than our usual slot.) Plan to join us for this annual gala benefit which attracts more than 500 attendees each year, and has raised over $3 million to date in support of the Shaker Schools. It’s a party with a purpose! 
A Huge Thank You to Our School Crossing Guards

The City would like to thank our school crossing guards, who are employees of the Shaker Heights Police Department, for their dedication to helping students get to school safely this year. We hope Shaker Schools families will join us in letting their crossing guards know how greatly our community appreciates their service. Thank you!
Ciclovia at The Colonnade June 25

On Saturday, June 25 from 8 am-12 pm, enjoy free activities and more at this family-friendly event. Bring your bicycles to ride the marked route from the Colonnade to the Farmer’s Market at Shaker Square. The Colonnade is located in the greenspace near the Main Library. The first 100 completed entries to the Ciclovia scavenger hunt will receive a bike bell from Century Cycles, 20132 Chagrin Blvd. This event is in cooperation with the City's Sustainability Committee, and will promote cycling and alternate forms of transportation throughout the City.