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 Work Session | May 22
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PYP Exhibition - FE, ME, LO, ON | May 25
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Memorial Day, Schools and Offices Closed | May 29
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PYP Exhibition - BD | June 1
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PreK Last Day of School | June 1
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Commencement | June 6
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Last Day of School | June 7
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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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End of School Year Reminders
The end of the school year is an exciting one - with many dates, times and activities to remember! Be sure to check the District calendar and click the link above each week for your school's newsletter to help keep track of all the important end-of-year information you need!
Here is a list of a few important end-of-year dates:
- PreK Last Day of School and Clap Out - June 1
- School Clap Outs:
- Boulevard - June 6 from 3-3:30
- Fernway - June 6 from 2:30-3:15
- Lomond - June 6 from 2:30-3:15
- Mercer - June 6 from 2-2:45
- Onaway - June 6 from 2:30-3:15
- Woodbury - June 7 from 10:30-12:30
- High School Commencement - June 6 at 6 p.m.
- Middle School Grade 8 Recognition Ceremony - June 7 from 8:15-10:15
- Last day of School - June 7
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Board of Education Special Meeting on May 22
The Shaker Heights Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 22, in the High School small auditorium. The Board will vote on the OFCC Master Plan Resolution at this meeting. This session will be open to the public to attend in person and will also be livestreamed at shaker.org/boardlive and via Boxcast.
The District’s long-term facilities plan includes:
- Segment 1
- Renovate Ludlow to accommodate expanded PreK program
- Renovate and expand Woodbury as a Middle Years Building (Grades 6-8)
- Renovate Boulevard, Lomond, Mercer and Onaway and convert elementary school buildings to include Grade 5
- Build addition to Fernway to accommodate Grade 5
- Segment 2
- Build new High School near current campus site
(Please note, the order of the buildings within each segment does not necessarily indicate the order of construction.)
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Literacy Tips and Resources for PreK-3 Students
As summer approaches, please see these literacy tips and resources for your students in grades PreK-3. It includes links to FREE resources families can use over the summer months, as well as a list of easy tips for families to keep literacy skills sharp over the summer and ensure your students are ready to read when they return to school in August! Happy reading!
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Summer Youth Police Academy
The SHPD Summer Youth Police Academy allows young individuals between the ages of 14 and 18 to train with police officers during the summer, leading to positive relationships between the Police Department and the city's youth. Participants attend the Youth Police Academy August 14-18 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Police Officers conduct classes that include lectures, role-plays, and demonstrations in the areas of law, traffic stops, and de-escalation tactics. There will also be an open-environment forum to have meaningful discussions about youth/police issues. The program provides participants with lunch daily, a uniform shirt, and a field trip.
This program is FREE to attend. To register, contact Lieutenant Tim Kohanski at 216-491-1261 or timothy.kohanski@shakeronline.com.
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MAC Scholars and MAC Sister Scholars Hold End of Year Ceremony
On Wednesday, the MAC Scholars and MAC Sister Scholars held their annual End of the Year Ceremony to celebrate the graduating seniors and their accomplishments. MAC and Sister Scholars Districtwide joined the celebration, as well as alumni from the programs, city officials, Board of Education members and District administrators.
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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:
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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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Make a Difference Today!
There are many ways your donations make a difference:
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Honor a teacher - Give a gift in honor of a teacher who has made a difference by supporting teacher grants and classroom learning.
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Support a program - Your gift will support field trips, travel, opportunity assistance, author visits, hands-on learning and more.
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Are you a Shaker alum? - Give back to support activities that made a difference to you - MAC Scholars, SGORR, arts, theater, music, and athletics.
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Keep it going! - A monthly donation is an easy way to provide sustained support
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Coming Soon: New Fashion Design Studio!
Our high school will be creating a new curriculum in partnership with Kent State University School of Fashion and our students will be able to take the following classes!
Fiber Arts 1st Semester - Fiber Arts will investigate the historical context of clothing and society and the impact that textiles have had on our society at large. Students will develop skills in fabric dyeing, embroidery, needlepoint, sewing, knitting, and sewing machines.
Fashion Design 2nd Semester- Focus on drawing fashion template models and designing garments. Students will gain a better understanding of how to use a sewing machine. The curriculum will include a study of Fashion Design through the ages using an Art History lens. Students will have team-building opportunities to create a selection of clothing that will be showcased in an end-of-year fashion show during Art Exposed. Other opportunities could include working with Jewelry metals to create clothing that works with jewelry pieces and working with the Kent Fashion Design program.
The Shaker Schools Foundation is raising funds to help support the new Fashion Design Studio that will be the hub for these new classes. Learn more and lend your support by visiting https://shakerschoolsfoundation.org/fashion-design-studio/
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Stay Connected to the Foundation
The Shaker Schools Foundation’s work continues throughout the summer, supporting Opportunity Assistance Scholarships and summer programs in the District. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram or visit us at shakerschoolsfoundation.org for more information on how the Foundation uses your generous donations to support Shaker students!
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Bike with Mayor David Weiss May 23
Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to join Shaker Heights Mayor David E. Weiss Tuesday, May 23 from 6-8 pm, on a guided bike ride as part of the County’s “Bike with a Mayor” series. The leisurely "slow roll" ride will begin and end at Baskin-Robbins in the Shaker Towne Centre, with a route highlighting Shaker’s Lake-to-Lakes Trail connection and existing and future bike facilities within the City. Helmets required.
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Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade May 29
Make plans to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 29 at 9 am at the war memorial at City Hall, 3400 Lee Road. Residents will share reflections, recitation and song. The parade starts after the ceremony, proceeding east from City Hall to the Van Aken District in the westbound lane of Van Aken Blvd. Learn more. Please remember that due to the holiday, trash pick-up for the week of May 29 will be delayed by one day.
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