Shaker Heights Schools eNews

April 16, 2023

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!

The Shaker eNews is published weekly on Sundays.

Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming activities, events and athletic competitions.

Please note the following upcoming important dates:

Board of Education Meeting | April 18
Board of Education Work Session | April 25
Incoming 5th Grade Parent Orientation | April 27

Click on the appropriate link below for school-level and building PTO news:

Use these Quick Links to access the following District information:

Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Program Information

The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) savings account program provides $1,000 for students and families to use on before- and after-school enrichment and educational activities, including tutoring, day camps, music lessons, study skills services and field trips. More Ohio K-12 students now qualify for the funds as a new state law took effect expanding the eligibility for the program. Traditional public, charter, private and homeschooling students qualify if their families earn as much as 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is up to $111,000 for a family of four. The Ohio Department of Education has a list of qualifying school districts and a table of eligible household incomes at https://www.aceohio.org/.

Shaker Heights Schools Early Childhood Program Seeks Peer Models for 2023-24

There are currently openings in the half day program (either morning or afternoon).

Criteria for acceptance as a Peer Model:

Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5 (by the end of September, 2023)
Children must be toilet trained
Children must live within the Shaker Heights City School District attendance zone
Children must be willing and able to serve as Peer Models
Children must demonstrate behavior within the typical range
Children must have strong communication and social skills

If you believe that your child meets the above criteria, the next step is to have your child screened by our Early Childhood staff. The next screening will take place at Onaway Elementary School, 3115 Woodbury Rd., on Friday, April 28.

To apply to have your child screened, please complete the application, which can be found here.

To learn more about the Shaker Heights City Schools Early Childhood Program, please visit the district website.

Raider Roundball Camp

Looking for a summer skills camp? The Shaker Heights High School Boys' Basketball Program will hold its annual Raider Roundball Camp June 19-22 for boys and girls entering Grades 4-9!

Students entering Grades 4-6 attend from 9-11:30 a.m.
Students entering Grades 7-9 attend from 1-3:30 p.m.

The camp will be held in the Shaker Heights High School North Gym. To register, go to https://forms.gle/8UApc4dGbqdjEwSAA. For questions, email Coach Danny Young at young_h@shaker.org.

Shaker Field Hockey Youth Clinics

It's not too late to join the Shaker Field Hockey Youth Clinics. The age groups have been expanded to include Kindergarten and first grade!

Clinics are run by the Shaker Heights High School Field Hockey Team to help grow the game and develop players. Groups will be broken out by skill level.

The clinics will be held on Saturdays.

Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20 and 27

Times: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - K - 5th Grade

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - 6th, 7th and 8th Grade

Location: Shaker Heights High School Turf Field

(Note: in the case of inclement weather, clinic will be held in South Gym)

Registration: shorturl.at/mpFT8

Cost: $60 for 6 sessions or $15 per drop-in; Venmo @Barbara-Horrigan-1

Please direct any questions to: Ashley Boorstein, Shaker Heights High School Field Hockey Head Coach; aamcwilliams@gmail.com or 312-498-9643

Save the Date - El Festival

Friday, April 28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Shaker Heights High School North Gym

Hosted by Mano en Mano, this family festival is open to all families in the District. Bring the whole family for food, music and games!

Shaker Heights Welcomes Incoming Kindergarteners

Shaker Heights Schools hosted the annual Kindergarten Kickoff at this year's host school Mercer Elementary School. Over 150 incoming kindergartners and their families spent the afternoon meeting their new school principals, learning the ins and outs of Shaker Heights Schools, taking selfies, exploring a school bus and more!

The District can't wait to have our newest students join us this fall!

For More School News...

To see some of the other exciting things that have been happening around the Shaker Heights Schools, click the links below:

Shaker Height Students Excel on National Hellenic Civilization Exam

SHHS Esports Teams Heading to State, Regional, All-Star Contest

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Visits SHHS

Shaker spreads county composting grant to pilot project in Lomond school, neighborhood

The SHHS Flower Sale is NOW OPEN!

https://tinyurl.com/shhsflowersale2023

Order early as favorites tend to sell out! Follow us on Facebook!

Thank you for your continued support!

Questions? Call Tiffany Goldstein at 216-577-5968 or goldeezgirl@me.com

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.

Sharee Thornton & Erika LoPresti

PTO Council Co-Presidents

Did You Know?

These are just a few of the initiatives supported recently by the Shaker Schools Foundation:

* Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine hosted Lomond Elementary School 4th graders for a full day of hands-on experience under the supervision of CWRU Medical Students. They visited patients and explored a wide range of medical tools, including ultrasound and VR technology.

* University Hospital’s OB/GYN Department visited the Girls Empowerment Groups at Woodbury. Chief Diversity Officer, Celina Cunanan-Kelly, Dr. Tia Melton, and several nurses visited with our students to show infant cpr, view sonograms and discuss how babies develop.

* Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center - SHHS Exceptional students enjoyed therapeutic horseback riding experiences.

* IC Entrepreneurship Initiative - Students at the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning have learned entrepreneurial skills and developed business plans under the guidance of Ariana Smith, founder of MOTIVATE.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for up to date information on how the Foundation uses your generous donations to support Shaker students!

Also learn more at shakerschoolsfoundation.org.

50th Shaker Hockey Anniversary Celebration!

June 16 -18, 2023

The weekend festivities include:

Friday evening, June 16th: Casual gathering at The Tavern Company. Alumni and friends are welcome. You must RSVP in advance for this free event.
Saturday morning, June 17th: Two alumni hockey games are scheduled between 11 am – 2 pm at Thornton Park. Come out to play or cheer on your fellow Red Raiders! Tickets are $10 per player to participate in the game. Must be purchased in advance.
Saturday evening, June 17th: Our banquet dinner will be at Embassy Suites in Beachwood at 6 pm. Dinner tickets are $75/each and must be purchased in advance. Tickets include dinner and a cash bar.
Sunday morning, June 18th: Alumni Golf Outing..details to follow.

Visit our site to purchase tickets, register, donate and become a sponsor!

Check out our recent article featured in the Shaker Life Magazine!!

Honoring T wo Women Who Made a Difference for Shaker Students

Van Aken Bikeway Walk/Bike Audit April 18

On Tuesday, April 18 from 6-7:30 pm, you’re invited to experience Van Aken Boulevard on foot or by bike. Along the way, we’ll discuss ways in which the City of Shaker Heights might improve Van Aken Boulevard for cyclists through the Van Aken Bikeway Plan. We’ll wrap up the tour with a discussion for you to share your thoughts and preferences. The event starts and ends at the parking lot of St. Dominic Church & School (19000 Van Aken Blvd.).

Chat With the Mayor April 22

Got a question for the Mayor? Residents are invited to chat with Mayor David Weiss Saturday, April 22 from 11 am-12 pm at the Van Aken District Market Hall, behind Banter. There's no set agenda for this drop-in event, so mark your calendar now and plan to come talk about a City project, a neighborhood issue, or whatever else is on your mind. All are welcome!