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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Student-Athlete Open House | Thursday, October 19, 7-8 p.m.
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Superintendent's Series - Detracked Math: An Immersive Experience | Monday, October 23, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, October 24, 5 p.m.
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Middle School Fall Play | Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28
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No School for Students - Conferences | Monday and Tuesday, October 30 and 31
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Superintendent's Series - Detracked Math: An Immersive Experience | Wednesday, November 1, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
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Click on the appropriate link below for school-level and building PTO news:
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Watch the "Superintendent's Series: Detracking" Panel Discussion
On Thursday, October 12, approximately 150 community members and staff members attended a panel discussion on detracking at Shaker Heights High School, the first of a three-part Superintendent’s Series on the subject.
The panel featured Evanston Township (Illinois) High School Superintendent Dr. Marcus Campbell; Dr. Amanda Yurick, Associate Professor in Special Education at Cleveland State University; District Director of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. John Moore; Middle School math teacher Karlee Robinson; and two students, juniors B’Lise Bradley and Madeline Moore.
The panel discussion included a detailed exchange of ideas about detracking including the rollout and implementation of the initiative, research, public engagement and challenges. Each panelist spoke about detracking from their own personal experience as educators, researchers and students. The panel discussion was followed by a question-and-answer session from the audience.
For more details and to watch the recording of this panel discussion, click here.
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Listen to New Episodes of Equity Unscripted!
Shaker Heights Schools is proud to present a special four-part series of Equity Unscripted, releasing over the next two weeks. The first episode is available now:
"What does the future of PreK look like in Shaker Heights?" – Preschool Coordinator Dejunee Lawson and preschool teacher Allison Colvin join us to discuss what PreK currently looks like at Shaker Heights, what the future of PreK will look like through the planned expansion and why this program is so vital to educational equity.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equity-unscripted/id1591709256
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38RmSzYCNgrPFoBdnTUPiX
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B08JJMMGJ5
Coming Tuesday:
"What is chronic absenteeism and what is Shaker Heights doing about it?" – In this episode, Director of School Leadership Felecia Evans, Director of Student Data Systems and Accountability Dr. Christina Bauer and Family and Community Engagement Supervisor Keith Langford discuss the importance of school attendance, the trends in attendance both statewide and locally, and the commitment Shaker Heights Schools has made to improving school attendance. Don't miss this important discussion, the last of our special four-part series focused on important topics impacting educational equity!
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Assessment Update
Students have completed the following assessments. For more information, click on the name of the assessment.
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Pre-K: Early Learning Assessment Parents will receive results after two additional test administrations.
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Kindergarten: Kindergarten Readiness Assessment - Revised Teachers will share the results with parents.
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Grades K-5: AIMSwebPlus screening. Results will be shared with parents within the next few weeks.
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Grades K-10: MAP testing. Results will be available in PowerSchool by the end of this week.
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Grades 10-11: PSAT/NMSQT Students can access results online in 4-6 weeks.
The following assessments will be administered in October and November.
Information about all of the assessments and our district assessment calendar can be found on the testing page of shaker.org.
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The Shaker Heights Schools Office Of FACE Presents It’s Winter Clothing Drive
October 16 - November 3, 2023
The Shaker Heights Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) is hosting a Warm Clothing Gifting Drive on Sunday, November 19, from 10-3 p.m. in the High School North Gym.
We are seeking new or gently used coats, mittens/gloves, hats, snow pants, boots and socks for ages infant to adult. Please ensure the items are clean and in giftable condition, ready to pass on to a new owner.
The donation bin will be located near the main office of your student’s school. Please have all items to the school building no later than Friday, November 3. Any items that go unclaimed after the drive will be held on hand for schools to use for students or donated to the Family Promise of Greater Cleveland.
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Student- Athlete Open House
The High School Athletics & Guidance Departments are co-sponsoring the first-ever Student- Athlete Open House for potential high school students on Thursday, October 19, from 7-8 p.m. in the High School's North Gym. Students currently in grades 5 and up are invited to attend!
This open house will provide opportunities for prospective Raider student-athletes and their parents/guardians to learn about the athletic opportunities at Shaker Heights High School as well as the robust academic options and pathways students have upon entering high school.
The goal is to celebrate and promote how the Shaker Heights athletic and academic programming work together to provide a unique, supportive and successful 'Shaker Experience'. We hope to see you there!
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Students Celebrate the Art of Flamenco
Shaker Heights Woodbury, Middle and High School students got to experience the art of Flamenco during an in-house field trip last week. AbrePaso Flamenco visited Shaker Heights to educate our Spanish students on the history of Flamenco, including the many cultures that have influenced this beautiful artform. And they, of course, demonstrated the dance! Students practiced their Spanish skills and learned new vocabulary, as well.
This great cultural experience was sponsored by the Shaker Schools Foundation.
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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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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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Community members are invited to join us at two upcoming events!
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Honoring the Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2023!
The Shaker Schools Foundation will host a dinner and induction ceremony on
Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Cleveland Skating Club beginning at 6 p.m. The celebration is open to the public and tickets are available at shakerschoolsfoundation.org/alumni.
The deadline to purchase tickets is October 26, 2023. Read full inductee bios at https://shakerschoolsfoundation.org/hall-of-fame-2023/
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A Night for the Red & White Comes Home to Shaker!
Mark your calendars to join us for A Night for the Red & White at Shaker Heights High School on Saturday, March 2, 2024! Our champagne toast tradition will continue as we raise a glass and also funds to support Shaker students. We’ll have a wonderful night filled with dinner, dancing, and student performances you won’t want to miss! This event brings our community together to raise funds in support of our students and schools! Please join us and spread the word!
Look for more information about upcoming ticket sales on our website and our social media.
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Tango in the Heights October 19
On Thursday, October 19 from 5:30-7 pm at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Rd., explore the Argentine Tango as danced in the clubs of Buenos Aires in this introductory class. Join us for a magical dance that brings people together in a beautiful embrace. $5 per class. Pay online, in person, or by calling 491-1295.
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Community Shredding Event October 21
Saturday, October 21 from 9 am-1pm, residents can bring up to three bankers boxes of paper for shredding to the Service Center, 15600 Chagrin Blvd. No need to remove staples or other binding devices. Driver’s license and proof of residency (e.g. current utility bill) required.
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