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Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming activities, events and athletic competitions.
Please note the following upcoming important dates:
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Schools and Offices Closed - MLK Day | Monday, January 15
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No School for Students - Staff Professional Day | Tuesday, January 16
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, January 23, 5 p.m.
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The Beloved Community: Civil Rights to Human Rights | Monday, January 29, 7 p.m.
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Rising 9th Grade Information Night | Thursday, February 8, 7 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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MLK Day Celebration and Commemoration
The Shaker Heights Schools, City of Shaker Heights, the Shaker Library, the Shaker Schools Foundation and the Shaker Heights PTO are proud to present: Beloved Community: Civil Rights to Human Rights.
Community members are invited to participate in multiple events during this celebration and commemoration beginning the week of MLK Day 2024. Mark your calendars for the following events:
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Tuesday, January 16, from 5-8 p.m.: Human Library, a storytelling event for ages 18 and up, will feature real people becoming "books" and sharing their stories. Attendees may "borrow" these human books for conversations. Join us at the Main Shaker Heights Public Library.
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Monday, January 29, at 7 p.m.: Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and herself a well known speaker and advocate for justice, presents an engaging discussion on the theme of our MLK Day celebration: Beloved Community: Civil Rights to Human Rights. Artwork created by teens at the Shaker Heights Public Library will be on display, as well as the inclusion of student performances. Join us in the Shaker Heights High School large auditorium. Reserve your FREE ticket to this great event here!
For additional details as well as more information on personal reflection activities, please visit shaker.org/MLK.
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Online Safety Learning Sessions
Shaker Heights Schools Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Office is proud to collaborate with Cleveland Heights University Heights Schools an South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools to present two important learning sessions for families:
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Wednesday, January 17, 6-7 p.m.: Do It For James Foundation is a nonprofit that works with communities to increase awareness and provide support to parents and children on crimes against children.
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Wednesday, January 31, 6-7 p.m.: Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce is a federal anti-crime initiative dedicated to prevention and education on internet safety for parents and students.
Both events will take place at Cleveland Heights High School (13263 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights) and dinner will be served to registered attendees from 5:30-6.
Register here.
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Finance & Audit Committee Seeks Applicants
The Shaker Heights Schools Finance & Audit Committee seeks community applicants to fill two vacancies. Selected members will complete the remaining terms of the vacated seats (approximately six months) and will begin a three-year term in August 2024.
The Finance & Audit Committee meets monthly and exists to provide strategic advising to the Board of Education of the Shaker Heights City School District on budget and financial activities and to support sustainability, transparency, equity and communication of these matters to the community at large. Committee discussions provide an understanding of funding budget priorities, financial planning and audits.
Per the Finance & Audit Committee charter, applicants will be reviewed by a selected committee and recommendations will be made based on areas of need on the Finance & Audit Committee. The final selections will be made by the Board President.
Please contact District Interim Treasurer Shelley McDermott (mcdermott_s@shaker.org) with any questions. Committee applications are due by 5 p.m. on January 22, 2024. Find the application here.
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Rising 9th Grade Information Night
Thursday, February 8, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Large Auditorium at Shaker Heights High School
Families of current 8th grade students, are invited to an evening presentation all about the opportunities that await your student at Shaker Heights High School! A formal orientation will occur in August.
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Innovative Center for Personalized Learning Students Prepare for Second Semester Learning
The Innovative Center for Personalized Learning (IC) students prepared for second semester learning with a showcase of learning resources. The goal is to kick off the second semester with creative thinking, a firm schedule for students and resources at the ready to ensure student success!
Students were asked to learn about all resources available to aid in their success by visiting tables and speaking to representatives. The six resources are entrepreneurship, creative writing, math tutors, college credit plus (CCP), ACT/SAT and podcasting.
This event was paired with two out-of-school experiences, or Leave to Learn, the first at the Cultural Gardens and Westside Market and the second at Sear think[box] at Case Western Reserve University.
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Jane Campbell, SHHS Class of 1971
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7 pm
Each Shaker Speaks event features a Shaker alum who shares their insights and passions. Participants are invited to listen, learn, and engage in active conversations with our speakers. The upcoming Shaker Speaks event will feature Jane Campbell, SHHS Class of 1971. She made history as the first and only female Mayor of Cleveland and continues to make history leading the United States Capitol Historical Society.
Learn more and purchase tickets at shakerschoolsfoundation.org/events.
Note: This in person event is limited to 50 people, and pre-registration is required
Funds raised will support international travel service learning.
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A Night for the Red & White, Comes Home to Shaker!
Saturday, March 2, 2024, Shaker Heights High School, 7 pm
Our entire community is invited to enjoy appetizers, cocktails, a tapas bar, dancing, and spending time with your friends, neighbors, and alums! We’ll have a fantastic night with fabulous student performances and art you don’t want to miss. For our 32nd year, we continue to raise funds that will be used to support every student, every grade, and every school!
There are so many ways to support:
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Spread the word and purchase your tickets today!
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Donate an item to our silent auction
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Become a Shaker Business Sponsor; three levels of sponsorship are available
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Volunteer for our event. Contact Erica at verderber_e@shaker.org or fill out our Volunteer Opportunity Form.
Learn more at shakerschoolsfoundation.org/redandwhite/.
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PTO Council Meeting
Mark your calendar for the next PTO Council meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024! Links to meeting notes and the approved budget from the previous meeting on November 12, 2023 can be found below.
Approved Budget 2023-24
Notes
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Staying Connected
We want you to stay connected. In order to receive PTO emails and access to the directory, faculty/staff and families are asked to create an account on Membership Toolkit. There are no fees to join the PTO. A Membership Toolkit account will give you access to the district family directory. Once you are registered, you will have the opportunity to decide what, if any, of your family information is included in the directory. Visit www.shakerpto.org to register.
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Holiday Weekend Trash Delay
During the week of the January 15 MLK Holiday, Monday to Friday pickups will be delayed by one day. Check out the 2024 Holiday Trash Schedule.
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Seasonal Outdoor Skating Rinks Returning Soon
With colder temperatures in the forecast, City crews have begun flooding the outdoor skating rinks. Get details about outdoor skating.
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