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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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Facilities Update Webinar | Wednesday, May 1, 12 p.m.
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Community Conversation on Cell Phone Use in Schools | Tuesday, May 14, 6 p.m.
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Woodbury Community Celebration | Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m.
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Updated Start and End Times for the 2024-2025 School Year
In early February, the District announced new school start and end times for elementary schools and Shaker Heights Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year.
In the months that followed the announcement, the District received some feedback and concerns regarding the Middle School end time. Through additional collaboration, adjustments have been made to the previously announced schedule to alleviate those concerns. As a result, the elementary school start and end times have also been adjusted slightly to accommodate transportation needs.
Updated start and end times for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows:
Preschool
SHTA Teacher Day: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Full Day Students: 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Half Day Morning Students: 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Half Day Afternoon Students: 12:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Grades K-5
SHTA Teacher Day: 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Student Day: 8:05 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Grades 6-8
SHTA Teacher Day: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Day: 8:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Grades 9-12
SHTA Teacher Day: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Day: 8:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
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Facilities Webinar on Wednesday, May 1
The next District facilities webinar is on Wednesday, May 1, at noon. Hear updates, ask questions and receive information on the working process for this exciting and transformative project for the Shaker Heights Schools!
Join here: https://shaker.zoom.us/j/94524342669
This webinar will be recorded and shared via a facilities update email with all families and staff.
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Woodbury Celebration on Friday, May 17
The Shaker Heights Schools and the Shaker Schools Foundation are planning a celebration of Woodbury's history and legacy on Friday, May 17, from 5-7 p.m.
All members from the community, past and present, are invited to this open house event to enjoy the history of Woodbury and take a walk through the building prior to the renovations. Food trucks will be on site for guests to purchase dinner.
Advanced RSVP is appreciated. A commemorative Woodbury t-shirt and line drawing print are also available for pre-order. Please visit the Woodbury Celebration website for order forms and the link to RSVP!
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Save the Date for A Community Conversation on Cell Phone Use in Schools
The District will host a Community Conversation on Cell Phone Use in Schools on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at Shaker Heights High School. Please save the date for this important discussion.
More information will follow soon!
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Shaker Heights Middle School Students Participate in Renaissance Faire
Seventh grade Individuals and Societies classes came together to participate in a "Renaissance Faire," the culmination of their "Renaissance Innovator IB Project."
During the Renaissance Faire, students in the classes of Mrs. Knebel, Mr. Duhanich and Mr. Saluga embodied an individual who affected modern society. Students then mingled with their peers in order to learn about the impact of other innovators of the time period. They were eager to share their work with one another.
The Renaissance Faire reflected the pride students took in their research and creative bio-profiles.
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Stay up to date by following the Shaker Schools Foundation on our social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram and
LinkedIn!
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Volunteer Appreciation Week
Last week was Volunteer Appreciation Week, but the Foundation celebrates our wonderful volunteers Every Day! Reaching our goals and achieving our mission of supporting Every Student, Every Grade, and Every School does not happen without the help of Every One of you. No matter your role, big or small, teamwork is essential for the success of our Shaker students. You are very much appreciated! THANK YOU to all of our volunteers!
How do you join our team of volunteers and make a difference? Contact the Foundation office at foundation@shaker.org. Learn more about us by visiting www.shakerschoolsfoundation.org.
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From the Margins to the Center
Celebrating National Deaf History Month, Vol. 11
Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month: Arab Immigration to the United States
Lawrence Burnley, PhD
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Observation of Arab American Heritage Month in the United States during the month of April was established in 2017. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion celebrates the history, cultures and contributions of the diverse community of Arab Americans to our nation and global community. Arab Americans have ancestries that are traced to 22 countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Please join us in learning about “Arab Immigration to the United States” as presented by History.com.
In the late 1800s, Arab immigration to the United States began, according to the Migration Policy Institute, with Arab Christians fleeing the Ottoman Empire—which now includes Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel—from religious persecution and conscription, as well as economic reasons. The U.S. Department of State reports that the immigrants mostly landed in the Northeast and Midwest, finding work there in sales and as grocers.
The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act of 1924, which used origin quotas to limit immigration, halted the influx of Arab immigrants until 1948, when a new wave of Middle Eastern immigration began due to the Arab-Israeli War and other regional conflicts. Many of those immigrants came to Detroit during the auto industry boom. A third Arab immigration wave occurred in the U.S. following the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which ended quotas favoring those from northern and western Europe.
Additional Resources
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PTO Council Update
The Parent Teacher Organization voted to update its bylaws to better align with the District’s new facilities plan. More details can be found by reading the 4/15 Meeting Notes or visiting shakerpto.org. For questions or suggestions, please email ptocouncilpres@gmail.com.
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The SHHS Flower Sale is Now Open!
PRE-SALE ORDER DEADLINE MAY 6
Click here to order!
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Teacher and Staff appreciation, Black Student Conference, Bridges Summer Program, Career Awareness Events, Spirit Days, Senior Celebrations, After Prom, Innovation Center Requests, AP/IB Testing, Student Activity Fair, MLK Day- just to name a few!
Order early as favorites tend to sell out! Follow us on Facebook.
Questions? Call Tiffany Goldstein at 216-577-5968 or goldeezgirl@me.com
*We are only doing online ordering this year. If you need assistance placing your orders, please call Kate Blaszak at 216-314-4724 or kateblaszak@me.com
Thank you for your continued support!
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April is Fair Housing Month
Did you know: if you are a renter in Shaker Heights, in addition to landlord/tenant laws, there are also fair housing laws that protect your right to live free from discrimination? For example, a landlord cannot deny you housing simply because you have children, or because you or a family member with a disability has a service or emotional support animal. Know your rights by clicking here. Fair housing is for everyone!
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2024 Spring Ice Spectacular May 3, 4
The Shaker Heights Recreation Department proudly presents the 2024 Shaker Spring Ice Spectacular, A Night at the Museum: Everything Comes Alive at Thornton Park. This annual tradition highlights skaters from the City of Shaker Heights Learn to Skate program and members of the Shaker Figure Skating Club. Performances will take place on Friday, May 3rd at 7 pm, and Saturday, May 4th at 1 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase online, in person at Thornton Park Ice Arena, or by phone at 216-491-1295. Regular business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm.
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