The eScoop
March 23, 2018
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March 30 | Spring Break Starts!

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From Mr. Glasner
Hello Shaker families!

7th grade students will sit for the Ohio AIR assessment in English Language Arts on Tuesday, April 10 and Wednesday, April 11, after we return from spring break. 8th grade students will sit for the Ohio AIR assessment in English Language Arts on Thursday and Friday of that same week. Math and science assessments will continue through the end of April.

This is a reminder that students are not permitted to have personal electronic devices while taking Ohio AIR assessments. All devices will be collected by the test proctor at the beginning of the test administration and will be returned when the test is complete. Please encourage your children to get a good night’s rest and to eat a good breakfast before sitting for these assessments.
Due to the start of the spring break vacation, there will be no conference or athletic buses on Thursday, March 29. All students will therefore be dismissed at 3pm on Thursday, March 29.
As always, thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

From Your PTO Co-Presidents
Happy Spring everyone!

The PTO is still in the process of filling the open positions for next year. Velvet Landingham is working hard to find people to fill positions for next year, but please click here to review the Roster and see where you can be of help. The PTO is a well-oiled machine but it needs your participation to keep running! Please step up to support the SMS and our children. Please contact Velvet at [email protected] or us if you have any interest in joining the PTO next year. 

A huge thank you to Jackie Duhamel for running the Hunger Week this week and for all of the students and families that partipated by bringing in food items or helping with the service project! We are excited to find out the winning Team for the food drive today! 

Have a great weekend!  

SMS News & Events
eBook in the Evening
Co- Sponsored by SMS and Woodbury Library Media Programs
April 19, 6pm-7:30pm @ SMS Library

Join us to learn how easy it is to access our vast eBook and audio book collections. Preview the NEW 2018 SMS Summer Recommended Reading List! Bring your Nook, Kindle, phone, etc. Grab a snack, win a prize in the raffle, and so much more! Representatives from Overdrive, Barnes & Noble, and Shaker Public Library will be on hand to answer questions.
It's not too late to join us...or donate! The SMS St. Baldrick's team is up to 8 members and has raised over $4,000. Join us in shaving our heads (or cutting 6" off for wigs) to raise money for childhood cancer research! 

St. Baldrick's (the 2nd highest donor to children's cancer after the government) is having an event March 25 in Cleveland Heights specifically for kids. Team Shaker Middle School is looking for students to become shavees (or get their hair cut) and others to support them in this endeavor. This is a really fun event that does something wonderful for children in need. Shaker elementary schools have formed teams along with many Cleveland Heights schools, with a friendly competition as to who can raise the most money. 

Please join us for this fun and worthwhile event. For more information, to join, or to donate, go to our Team Page or contact Elizabeth Roeder .
Shaker Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to review the current list of Shaker Volunteer Opportunities. 

Thank you for your volunteerism.
College Credit Plus (CCP) offers students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in High School. This is called "dual credit," since a student earns both high school and college credit for the same course.
 
Did you know...

Students must complete a Letter of Intent to Participate in College Credit Plus by April 1, 2018, to participate in the 2018/19 school year. The Letter of Intent must be submitted to the College Credit Plus Coordinator at Shaker Heights High School. Students must complete a new Letter of Intent each year they participate. The Letter of Intent indicates interest, but does not lock a student into participating in CCP.

Information about the program is available on the High School/School Counseling page and on the Ohio Department of Education website . 
 
Contact Gabrielle Perrin, College Credit Plus Coordinator, with questions or for more information at [email protected] or 216-295-4220.
8th Grade Parents/Guardians: Interested in HS PTO Next Year? Please Get Involved!

We want your participation in the HS PTO (High School Parent Teacher Organization). Our mission is "facilitating the active and informed involvement of ALL parents and families to achieve the educational success and well-being of ALL children."

Never been part of PTO leadership before? It's never too late to get involved. PTO is a great way to meet other parents and share your ideas. The nominating committee is meeting soon to put together a slate of officers and chairpeople for next school year.

Email co-Chair Maria Hunter to let us know you're interested in getting involved, or feel free to contact any of the nominating committee members listed below. Thank you!

Annette Himes co-Chair
Support our Student Athletes

Wondering where your (or another family's) student athlete is making their mark on the world of sports any given afternoon? Check out the SMS Sports Master Schedule for all the information!

Shaker Heights Raiders Team Shop
Visit the Raiders Team Shop to purchase official Shaker Raiders team gear. The shop has dozens of items available in men's, women's and kid's sizes. Order securely online at any time as the shop is continuously open and updated.

Free Sports Physicals
Hometown Urgent Care (HUC), a fully functioning urgent care open 7 days a week and accepting all insurance, has opened a new location in Shaker Heights. HUC is giving free Sports Physicals until March 31, 2018. Please see the  flyer  for more details.
Box Tops

It’s time to clean out your drawer and send in your Box Tops. The deadline to turn them in is coming up. We receive 10 cents for every Box Top turned in. Such an easy way to earn money for our school! Thank you! 
Heinen's Teaming Up for Education

Don't forget: when you use your Tasteful Rewards Card throughout the school year, Heinen's will donate 1% to Shaker Middle School. Be sure to select SMS as your preferred school this year, either online at Heinens.com/schools or in-store at the Customer Service Desk.
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