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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Please note the following upcoming important dates:
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, January 25
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Board of Education Regular Meeting | Tuesday, February 8
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Conference Day, No School for Students | Friday, February 18
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President's Day, Schools & Offices Closed | Monday, February 21
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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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Forward Together
Thank you for your continued involvement in Forward Together Shaker. The second round of engagement sessions, scheduled for late January/early February, have been postponed in order to have more time to present the most up-to-date information for the community to consider. The District will share details of the rescheduled sessions as soon as they become available.
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Board of Education Special Meeting
On Tuesday, January 25, the Board of Education will convene for a work session at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this work session is to receive an update on social emotional learning and supports, as well as any other business that may come before the Board.
The meeting will be held in the Small Auditorium at Shaker Heights High School and is open to the public. Masks are required.
The meeting will also be available to the public via livestream at the following links at the designated date and time:
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MLK Day: Building a Beloved Community
DONATION DRIVE - UPDATE
Due to the winter storm this event was rescheduled for Saturday, January 29 between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. More details including items most in need can be found at bit.ly/DonationsDrive2022
IT STARTS WITH ME
The livestream event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. was recorded and can be viewed at bit.ly/BelovedShaker2022. This inspiring tribute was filled with Shaker students and community members who explored how each of us can continue the legacy of Dr. King.
DR. KING’s LIFE & LESSONS LEARNING GUIDE
Created by Shaker Heights Schools' Student Group on Race Relations (SGORR), this learning guide will help you and your families learn more about Dr. King’s legacy. Plus, the additional book suggestions and online links offer age appropriate ways to dig deeper into the content. To access your family’s copy of this digital learning guide, visit bit.ly/MLKLearningGuide2022.
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Fundraiser for St. Baldrick's
Students at Shaker Heights High School have organized a St. Baldrick's event to raise funds for childhood cancer. For this fun event, kids raise funds by shaving their heads to support kids with cancer. The St. Baldrick's foundation has invested over $312 million in childhood cancer research grants worldwide- it's about never giving up until we have cures for all kids with cancer.
We have created school teams for friendly competition to see which school can raise the most money.
Date: March 4th, 2022
Time: 3:30
Location: SHHS Large Auditorium
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Shaker Heights Livestream Athletic Schedule:
This week's schedule of livestreamed athletic events includes:
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- Wednesday, January 26 | Girls Basketball, Varsity - 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 27 | Wrestling, 5:30 p.m. (MS & HS)
- Friday, January 28 | Boys Basketball, Fr - 4:30, JV - 5, Varsity - 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, January 30 | Hockey, 4:30 p.m.
All livestream events can be found on the Athletic Department website.
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The Circus Comes to Town
The company of this spring's SHHS Theatre Arts Department production of Barnum began their weekly workshops with Wizbang Circus. This Cleveland Heights-based group will be working with these SHHS students most Fridays leading up to the March 16 debut of the show.
Students began with basic circus skills, such as juggling, balancing objects and spinning plates. Over the coming weeks, the skills they work on during these weekly workshops will become more advanced and specific to their roles in the production.
Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to see for yourself what these SHHS students have learned through their circus adventures!
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PTO Council would like to invite you to join us for a virtual meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. We know you are busy and you care about what is happening in the district. Your input is valued and welcome as a member of the community and the PTO. Updates will be given on PTO activities in the district and plans for the rest of the year. We look forward to seeing you on January 24, 2022.
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Meeting ID: 954 8327 9154
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Meeting ID: 954 8327 9154
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Public Forum: DEI Efforts in Shaker Heights
Tuesday, February 1, 5:30 p.m., via Zoom
In partnership with the League of Women Voters, PTO Council is co-hosting a community forum on how our City and Schools are working on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Panelists include Kim Harris, community activist, Shaker African American Moms Support; Colleen Jackson, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, City of Shaker Heights; Judge Anne Walton Keller, Shaker Heights Municipal Court; Sean Malone, Shaker Heights City Council; moderator Angel Michelle Chapman, executive director, NewONEShaker .
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Shaker Heights PTO CommUnity Builders Virtual Meeting
Please join us to learn about AIM, share ideas on how to build a stronger community, stay updated on the Forward Together effort and get to know others in Shaker. All community members are welcome!
Sunday Feb 6, 7:00-8:30 PM
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Introducing AIM (An Intentional Meeting) - A New Community Builders & SAMS Program
In partnership with SHS CommUnity Builders, SAMS is launching a new endeavor open to all parents/caregivers/adults in Shaker! AIM facilitates events on various days and at various locations. Its intent is for Shakerites to expand their social circles so look over the options HERE and sign up for an activity with someone you have yet to meet. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get to know someone new in our community!
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Watch For Your Red & White Invitation!
Invitations for the 30th annual A Night for the Red & White will soon be arriving by mail - but you don’t have to wait for your invitation to start making plans to join us for this gala fundraiser in support of the Shaker schools. Get tickets and details online, and mark your calendar with a big red circle to join us at the newly renovated Landerhaven on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 7 pm for dinner, dancing, student art and performances, online silent auction and two exciting raffle items! Follow the Shaker Schools Foundation on Facebook and Instagram for details.
This year’s event supports our Commitment to Wellness & Success for all Shaker students, from Pre-K through grade 12. Together, we will raise funds for additional tools and services for social emotional learning programs, behavioral and mental health resources, academic support, and mentoring - all of which contribute directly to our students’ well-being. We hope to see you there!
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Outdoor Ice Skating: Pocket Parks
Take advantage of the frigid temperatures and enjoy outdoor ice skating at one of three neighborhood Pocket Parks. The City annually floods three pocket parks to create rinks for our residents use. Located at the corner of Fernway & Warrington, Southington & Woodbury, and Ashwood & Onaway. Bring your own skates.
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Snow Parking Ban
Winter is here! The City’s snow parking ban goes into effect when snow exceeds two inches. Note: The ban does not apply to parking on the streets immediately adjacent to retail businesses. It does not go into effect until 4 pm on the streets around school buildings when school is in session. Review other snow policies.
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