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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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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Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, December 5, 6 p.m.
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YEH Spaghetti Dinner | Tuesday, December 5, 5-7:30 p.m.
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Winter Recess | December 20-January 2
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No School for Students - Professional Development | Wednesday, January 3
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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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Continuing Forward Together
Forward Together, the collaborative planning process launched in 2019 by the City of Shaker Heights, Shaker Heights Public Library, and the Shaker Heights City School District, is evolving. The focus remains on continuing to develop a shared vision for community resources, but that vision is now shaped by new realities. Learn more at forwardtogethershaker.com.
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Shaker Heights Schools Early Childhood Program Seeks Peer Models for 2023-24
There are currently openings for Peer Models in the half day Early Childhood 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. To apply to have your child screened, please complete the application.
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Youth Ending Hunger Annual Pasta Dinner
Shaker Heights Youth Ending Hunger (YEH) invites the community to attend the annual YEH Pasta Dinner on Tuesday, December 5, in the SHHS Upper Cafeteria from 5-7:30 p.m.
Adult meals - $10
Kids 12 and under - $5
Student with ID - $7
*All meals include a spaghetti, meatballs and a side of salad or bread.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards YEH and their community engagement efforts. YEH has supported all of the FBC Food Insecurity programs in 2023.
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Chief Hudson Visits Fernway
Shaker Heights police Chief Hudson recently visited Mrs. Hannah’s fourth-grade class at Fernway, bringing along a copy of the book People Protect Shaker Heights for each student.
Chief Hudson led a short reading lesson focusing on presentation skills, pausing at punctuation when reading and reading with expression.
When they were done reading the book, Chief Hudson invited students to greet and speak with our police officers when they are seen in our community.
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For More School News...
To see some of the other news and events that have been happening around the Shaker Heights Schools, click the links below:
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Calling All Leaders
The PTO Council is recruiting a Vice President for its Board. If you are interested in learning more about this role and how it transitions into the President role for the 2024-25 school year, please email ptocouncilpres@gmail.com.
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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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A Night for the Red & White, Comes Home to Shaker - Tickets on Sale Now!
Mark your calendars for A Night for the Red & White at Shaker Heights High School on March 2, 2024 at 7 pm! Join our community for lively conversation, cocktails, tapas and dancing! We’ll have a wonderful night filled with fabulous student performances you don’t want to miss. The entire community is invited to join as we continue to raise much needed funds that will be used to support every student, every grade and every building! Please spread the word and purchase your tickets today!
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Donate to Toys for Tots Campaign at Fire Station #1
The Shaker Heights Fire Station #1 (17000 Chagrin Blvd.) is a drop-off site for Toys for Tots, in partnership with Olivia’s Dream. Please bring new, unwrapped toys now through December 14 to drop off in the fire station lobby. Please join us in making this holiday season special for children in need.
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Browse the Winter 2024 Rec Catalog
The Recreation Department’s Winter 2024 Recreation Catalog is now available and registration for most winter programs is now open. Summer camp registration and pool pass sales for Summer 2024 will begin on Wednesday, January 3. Registration will be available in person, by phone, or online through our online registration system.
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