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. | |
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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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No School for Students - Professional Development | Monday-Tuesday, November 20-21
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Thanksgiving Recess | Wednesday-Friday, November 22-24
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Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, December 5, 6 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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Reminders for the Week of November 20, 2023
- Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21, are professional learning days for staff. There is no school for students.
- Wednesday, November 22, through Friday, November 24, is Thanksgiving break - all school buildings will be closed.
- The administration building will be open through Wednesday, November 22 and closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24.
- There will be NO Shaker Heights Schools eNews on Sunday, November 26.
We hope our students and staff enjoy a relaxing break with their families. School will resume on Monday, November 27.
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Panorama Student Survey for Families and Students
Helping students do their best in school requires a team effort. Families, students and schools all play important roles in this process. To help all of us learn how to make your student's schooling experience as positive and beneficial as possible, please give us your honest, thoughtful responses to the questions on the Panorama survey linked below.
Boulevard Elementary School
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/shakerheightsoh/4940454113
Fernway Elementary School
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/shakerheightsoh/7750735078
Lomond Elementary School
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/shakerheightsoh/8247747485
Mercer Elementary School
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/shakerheightsoh/3878415441
Onaway Elementary School
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/shakerheightsoh/2456440479
Woodbury Intermediate School
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/shakerheightsoh/3692309418
Shaker Heights Middle School
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/shakerheightsoh/1551899052
Shaker Heights High School
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/shakerheightsoh/4887448018
If you have more than one student attending more than one school in the District, then you are welcome to complete the survey more than once. Each school has its own unique URL for the survey.
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Superintendent Series on Detracking - Videos Available
Throughout the fall, the Shaker Heights Schools hosted a Superintendent’s Series of events focused on detracking. Beginning with a panel discussion on October 12, school community members then had the opportunity to take part in class simulations in Math and Language & Literature. Participants learned how differentiation can serve different students in the same lesson.
Recordings from all three events are available at shaker.org/detracking
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Take the 2025-26 and 2026-27 Calendar Survey
The Shaker Heights City School District’s Calendar Committee seeks your feedback on possible calendar options for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. We invite you to review this Stakeholder Survey, which includes three options each for both school years. Survey responses will be accepted through 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 26.
Responses to this survey will inform the final calendar recommendation to the Board of Education. Please be aware that any approved calendars may require adjustments to accommodate school building renovation logistics as the District's construction timeline is refined.
We appreciate your feedback on this important decision.
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Onaway Students Engage in a Day of Service
Last week, all Onaway students in grades PreK-4 engaged in service projects benefiting various nonprofit organizations. Each grade engaged in hands-on, age-appropriate activities!
PreK students sorted and stuffed toiletry bags for City Mission; Kindergarten collected supplies for Rescue Village and created posters to encourage adoption of adorable pets, first grade helped to stock Shaker's Little Free Pantries and created cards to spread joy, second grade learned about a class at an international IB school and wrote to new pen pals, third grade created signs of hope and positivity to spread around Shaker Heights, and fourth grade cleaned and packaged seed packets for the Shaker Lakes Nature Center.
What a great way to head into the holiday break!
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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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Est. November 19, 1981
Celebrating 42 years of Serving Shaker Students!
Today is Our Birthday!
Today is our 42nd birthday, and we're throwing a party with a purpose! 🎉🎂 We're inviting our incredible community to make this celebration about more than just cake and candles. Your generosity can make a real difference in the lives of Shaker students.
You can join our party by giving to the Advancing Shaker Annual Appeal. Your gift to the Advancing Shaker Annual Appeal, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact.
Please review our Fall 2023 Donor Appreciation Report! We are sharing our stories of donor impact and student success. With your continued support we are committed to supporting every student, every grade, and every building. Make your gift today by visiting shakerschoolsfoundation.org!
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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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Holiday Trash Delay This Week
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday and Friday trash/recycling collections this week will be delayed by one day. Thursday's trash/recycling will be collected Friday, and Friday’s trash will be picked up on Saturday.
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Shop Small Saturday November 25
Small Business Saturday is November 25. Show support for your community by patronizing Shaker small businesses.
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