Shaker Heights Schools eNews

March 19, 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 Work Session | March 20
High School Band Pre-Tour Concert | March 20
Incoming Kindergarten School Visits | March 21
High School Band Performance Tour | March 22-30
State of the Schools | March 23
PreK-4 PTO CommUnity Speaker Series | March 22
Spring Recess | March 27-31

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

Use these Quick Links to access the following District information:

Save the Date - 2023 State of the Schools: A Virtual Discussion

The District will host a session titled “2023 State of the Schools: A Virtual Discussion” on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m.

Superintendent Dr. David Glasner and Dr. Nicole Sherman Patterson, the District’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Learning Specialist, will co-host an hour-long discussion that will focus on the District’s accomplishments and challenges in meeting the four goals of the District’s Strategic Plan:

Strengthening Student Learning
Advance Educational Equity
Strengthen Support for Student Learning
Implement High-Quality Professional Learning

Topics to be discussed within these goals include detracking, long-term facilities planning, professional learning for faculty and staff, and social and emotional supports.

Participants will be able to ask questions for Dr. Glasner and Dr. Patterson during this real-time event. Those who cannot watch will be able to view a video recording of the event at a later date.

To participate in the discussion, please go to https://shaker.zoom.us/j/95059388959.

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!

Enrollment - Preferred enrollment now through May 15
Kindergarten Information Night - March 21 at 6 p.m.
Kindergarten Kickoff - April 15 from 1-4

Visit shaker.org/kindergarten for more details, registration for Kindergarten Kickoff and more!

Save the Date - Pathways to Leadership

Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m.

A panel discussion among elected and former Shaker officials about how to engage in civic leadership. Panelists will discuss their paths to elected office and appointed offices, in all three taxing institutions (City, Library, Schools). A practical invitation to serving your community.

Panelists:

William L. Clawson II (Board of Education, former member)

Thomas A. Cicarella (Shaker Heights Library, board president)

Ayesha Bell Hardaway (Board of Education, former member)

Martin Kolb (finance committees for City and School, Board of Education former member)

Tres Roeder (City Council, member)

Heather Weingart (Board of Education, member)

Anne Williams (City Council, member)

This will be an informal session, in-person and not broadcast, at Shaker Heights High School in the small auditorium.

Sponsored by Shaker Heights Chapter of League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland

Shaker Heights Schools Job Fair on April 5

Join Shaker’s team! The Shaker Heights City School District is hosting a Teacher & Paraprofessional Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at the Shaker Heights Public Library, 16500 Van Aken Boulevard. Interviews will be held every 30 minutes based on grade band. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is required. To register, go to https://forms.gle/ftSmjUr9qMLRNGUe9.

To learn more about working for Shaker, go to https://www.shaker.org/careers.

Tree Planting Event, Hosted by the Innovative Center, Needs Your Support

On May 5, 2023, Ms. Hay and IC Students will host a tree-plenish event with the goal of planting enough trees to offset our school’s energy consumption.

Tree-Plenish is an organization that empowers students to “create a more sustainable and equitable future through community tree-planting.”

We are striving to plant at least fifty new trees, and there are three ways you can help.

Purchase a tree sapling. They are $5 each and can be ordered through our Tree-Plenish website.
Volunteer on event day. Help us set up, plant trees or clean up. Sign up to volunteer through this form.
Donate. Your donation can help us purchase tree saplings. Donations can be made by completing this form.

Trees will be available for pick up or can be planted at your home or business!

The Spongebob Musical Makes Waves Over the Weekend

It was an exciting weekend for the company of The Spongebob Musical! The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department transported the audience to Bikini Bottom on a musical adventure for the whole family! The show enjoyed record crowds over its three performances.

Over 40 students and adults came together to bring this underwater escapade to life.

The show was directed by Department Chair Scott Sumerak. The adult team also included Chuck Tisdale (Tech Director), Nick LaPete (Music Director), Jai Harris (Choreographer), Vanessa Cook (Costume Coordinator), Marina Wasserman (House Manager) and Laurie Brem (Box Office).

Congratulations to all!

For More Good News...

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

Shaker Heights Middle School Students Participate in Power of the Pen Regional Competition

Cavs VP and Shaker Alum Kevin Clayton Talks About DEI, Athletics and His Experiences in Shaker

Shaker Heights Middle School Model UN Delegates Excel at OMUN Conference

Shaker Heights Middle School Students Represent the District at SAY Youth Forum

Boulevard Students Welcome Dr. Glasner for Lunch and Discussion

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 Miss the Night for the Red & White?

It’s not too late to help raise funds for this event!

You can BID on our silent auction items until noon tomorrow (Monday, March 20) or you can make a monetary DONATION! However you choose to support, it is very much appreciated. Funds raised support opportunities for Shaker students! Thank you!

Learn more at: shakerschoolsfoundation.org/redandwhite/ or email redandwhite@shaker.org

Shaker Heights High School Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open

Shaker Heights High School Alumni Hall of Fame nominations are now OPEN! Know of a deserving Shaker Alum that should be nominated for the 2023 Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame? Nominate them today! Anyone may nominate a Shaker alumni for this honor. Please share with everyone! The nomination form is available at shakerschoolsfoundation.org/alumni or submit online nominations here! Nominations will be accepted online until April 3, 2023.

Friday Night DJ Skate March 24

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 24 for the final Friday Night DJ Skate of the season. From 7:45-9 pm, skate to some of today’s hottest tunes played by a live DJ. Regular public skating admission fees and policies apply. Concessions will be available for purchase. Presented by the Shaker Heights Recreation Department.

Chat With the Mayor March 25

On Saturday, March 25 from 11 am-12 pm, residents are invited to drop by the Café at the Shaker Main Library to chat with Mayor David Weiss. There's no set agenda for this drop-in event, so come talk about a City project, a neighborhood issue, or whatever else is on your mind. All are welcome!