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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President's Day, Schools and Offices Closed | Monday, February 20
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Board of Education Work Session | Wednesday, February 22
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Sankofa | Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25
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Board of Education Work Session | Monday, February 27
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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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Shaker Heights Schools Night at the Cleveland Monsters Game
Discounted tickets are available for all Shaker Heights students, staff, families and friends for the Shaker Heights Schools Night at the Cleveland Monsters game on Wednesday, February 22!
Purchase your tickets here! You won't want to miss an exciting game of hockey OR the Shaker Heights Middle School 8th Grade Band perform throughout the evening!
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Are You Kindergarten Ready?
Attention incoming Kindergarten families! There are many events approaching to help you prepare to send your child to Kindergarten, so mark your calendars!
Family Orientation Night (virtual) - Feb 28 at 7 p.m.
Enrollment Opens - March 1
Kindergarten Information Night - March 21 at 6 p.m.
Kindergarten Kickoff - April 15 from 1-4
Visit shaker.org/kindergarten for more details, the Zoom link for the February 28 Orientation Night, registration for Kindergarten Kickoff and more!
PLUS: Join the Early Childhood Enrichment Center (ECEC) & Carol Nursery School for "Making the Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten" - an evening featuring an panel of community child development experts who will guide a discussion about school readiness. This program will take place on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:45 p.m. at the Shaker Family Center (19824 Sussex Road, entrance and parking in rear of building off of Lomond). RSVP is recommended - 216-991-9761
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Shaker Heights Schools: Pathways to Success
All are invited to hear this presentation from Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. John Moore and High School Counseling Department Chair David Peterjohn, as they discuss the many educational pathways for student success at Shaker Heights Schools. It is never too early to begin thinking about the pathway to graduation! This event is hosted by the Shaker Heights Middle School PTO.
The Middle School PTO meeting will take place prior to the presentation at 6:45 p.m.
Join via the following Zoom information:
https://shaker.zoom.us/j/93071308750?pwd=TEFaL3dmaHlydUl1Kzd6dE5BS2N6QT09
Meeting ID: 930 7130 8750
Passcode: 429360
Dial by your location
+1 309 205 3325 US
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Shaker Heights Schools to Host a Dyslexia Simulation
Through a collaboration between the Department of Exceptional Children & the Family & Community Engagement Center, the Shaker Heights Schools is the second annual Dyslexia Simulation on Wednesday, March 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Upper Cafeteria of the Shaker Heights High School. A FREE spaghetti dinner will be available prior to the event, beginning at 5 p.m. for all registered attendees. Free babysitting will also be available in the lower cafeteria for children ages 5 and up.
What is a Dyslexia Simulation?
Through a series of simulations, participants will experience the challenges individuals with dyslexia confront when performing language-related tasks. This hands-on workshop is designed to improve understanding and encourage the use of effective teaching techniques and accommodations. It is designed to help individuals gain a better understanding of the needs of and empathy for those children and adults who struggle with dyslexia.
How will the Dyslexia Simulation work?
The International Dyslexia Association will set up six different simulation areas and have volunteers to run each area of the simulation.
Registration Required!
Space for this event is limited and advance registration is required. Click here to register. This event is free and open to anyone interested in joining.
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Calling Shaker Community Experts!
Shaker Heights Schools is seeking community members interested in sharing their career expertise with students. The goal is to find community members who are willing to give a small amount of volunteer time (around your schedule) over the course of the school year and share a profession, expertise or talent with students interested in your field. As this is a new effort, the District is still defining how to engage community experts but some examples may include:
- Present to a class on a topic relating to your expertise
- Answer questions about a topic via email or a virtual meeting
- Engage with a group of students periodically throughout the school year
- Provide internship opportunities at your place of employment for a student's work experience
- Be a translator for foreign students
If this sounds like an opportunity you'd enjoy, please complete this interest form.
*Please note that filling out the interest form does not mean you are committing to anything yet, but rather are open to learning about opportunities as they may come up. If you choose to be a resource within this database, your names and emails will not be shared beyond the school district. Also, please feel free to forward this survey to others in the community who may be interested!
For more information, contact Elizabeth Mangan at mangan_e@shaker.org
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Join the SAY Parent Roundtable
The Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) invites parents to join facilitated roundtable discussions on a variety of topics focusing on raising resilient teens.
This free series will be held from 6:30-8:30 in the A-building at 22001 Fairmount Blvd. The remaining dates of the series are as folllows:
- Tuesday, February 28
- Tuesday, April 25
For more details, conversation topics and RSVP information, see this flyer.
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Fundraiser for St. Baldrick's
Shaker Heights High School students are sponsoring a St. Baldrick's event to raise funds for children's cancer research. The event will take place on Friday, February 24, from 3-5 p.m. at the High School.
Interested in participating? You can sign up to raise funds by shaving your head or make a donation to childhood cancer research. All ages are welcome and schools can create teams for a friendly competition. This is always a fun event for the community to support children with cancer. Contact Parker Roeder with any questions. proeder@stu.shaker.org
Visit https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/SHHS2023 for details on participation and donations.
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Tickets on Sale Now for Our 31st Annual Gala, A Night for the Red & White: A Benefit for Shaker Schools
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 7 pm
We are counting down to Shaker’s big night out for parents, community members, alumni and staff!
The event will provide a spotlight on our students:
- Raider Reps will be welcoming our guests at the check-in tables
- Our amazing drumline is leading our procession
- We will enjoy a K-12 grade art show
- Highlights from String & Vocal Ensembles
- SpongeBob and friends will make an appearance, too
Please purchase your tickets today. If you can’t attend, please support by making a donation here.
Learn more at: shakerschoolsfoundation.org/redandwhite/ or email redandwhite@shaker.org
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Shaker's Home Rum, Adam Grossman
Wednesday, April 26th 7-9pm
District Gallery in the Van Aken District, 20076 Walker Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Join us for a wonderful evening with proud Shaker alum, Adam Grossman, Class of 1998. In a unique question-and-answer Shaker Speaks format, Adam will be sharing his road from intern to Executive Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer with Boston Red Sox & Fenway Sports Management. Adam is described as the “conscience of the Red Sox” by the team’s president and CEO Sam Kennedy.
Funds raised will support literacy initiatives in honor of Adam’s mom, Sheri Grossman. For many years Sheri was a reading specialist at Fernway Elementary. She was recognized for her passion and dedication and made a huge difference for her students.
Learn more about Adam Grossman here!
Purchase your tickets today! Only 55 tickets will be sold for this event! Visit us at www.shakerschoolsfoundation.org/events for more information!
Each Shaker Speaks event features Shaker alumni who will share their insights and passions. Participants are invited to listen, learn and engage in active conversations with our speakers.
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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.
Sharee Thornton & Erika LoPresti
PTO Council Co-Presidents
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Community Conversation February 22
Please join the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in a Community Conversation about DEI in our city Wednesday, February 22 from 7-8:30 pm in the Boulevard Room of Shaker Heights Public Library Main Branch, located at 16500 Van Aken Blvd. Learn about the committee’s 2023 initiatives and goals, sign up to participate in upcoming initiatives, and share your thoughts! This is part of an effort to create an enduring framework for the City’s DEI work in which residents are invited. Light refreshments will be served.
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Take the Van Aken Bikeway Survey
Take the online survey to share your ideas for a biking/walking path connecting the Van Aken District and Lee Road. The survey is available through March 1.
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