The eScoop
November 9, 2018
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Upcoming Events
November 19–23
| NO SCHOOL Professional Days & Thanksgiving Break
Visit the
Online Calendar
and filter by Shaker Heights Middle School for more upcoming events.
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Hello Shaker Middle School Families,
Thank you to the families who attended Tour Your Schools Day at the Middle School. Our SMS student ambassadors gave tours and confidently answered questions about International Baccalaureate, middle school structure, extra and co-curricular activities, new student orientations, and more.
On Monday, our orchestra students had the opportunity to learn from Mr. Wong, a member of the Cavani Quartet and D’Addario consultant. Mr. Wong spoke to our students about the history of strings, the technological innovation of stringed instruments, and performed a Bach piece. Thank you to Mrs. Clouser for providing this learning experience for our students.
Our
Fall Choir Concert
has been rescheduled for
Thursday, November 29 at 7pm
. The concert was changed so that parents of middle school and high school students would be able to attend the community meeting at the High School on Thursday, November 8.
The Office of Family and Community Engagement is hosting the 2nd
FACE Academy
on
November, 13 from 6pm-7:30pm.
Click here
for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 10
| Cheerleaders & Drill Team at Cleveland State University
November 12
| Thanksgiving PTO Potluck
November 14
| Band Concert I, 7pm & Book Fair 6:30–8:30pm
November 15
| Band Concert II, 7pm & Book Fair 6:30–8:30pm
Sincerely,
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From Your PTO Co-Presidents
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Dear Parents,
Happy Friday from the SMS PTO!
We hope you had a chance to enjoy the Tour Your School activities earlier this week. There will be additional opportunities later in the year, if you missed it.
Here are some upcoming events to be aware of:
- PTO Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner is coming up fast on Monday, November 12, from 5:45–8pm, in the cafeteria. All are invited as this is a FREE community event! Bring a dish to share and join the fun!
- Fall Band Concerts on November 14 & 15. Spirit Wear and Raider Signs will be on sale! Band Boosters will also be onsite!
- A Book Fair will also be happening at the Fall Band Concert, so be sure to check out the offerings and fantastic specials.
- Check out the SMS website for details on all of these events.
The weather is changing fast, so be sure to bundle up those kids!
Have a great weekend and reach out if you need anything.
Your PTO Presidents,
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FREE Community Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
THIS MONDAY! SIGN UP NOW!
Please join us for the
5th Annual FREE SMS Family Thanksgiving Dinner
on
Monday, November 12,
5:45–8pm
in the Middle School cafeteria. The PTO is providing entertainment and turkeys, and we ask that you bring a dish to share. Click
here
to RSVP, sign up for your food donation, and/or help with set up, serving, and clean up.
If you don’t have time to cook or shop for a dish, consider making a monetary donation on Pay-for-It, which will be used to purchase gravy and other food needs. Go to
PayForIt
.
Click
on the
Fundraiser
tab, in the
Select School
drop down box select
Shaker Heights Middle School
. Then input the
Quantity
, which is the dollar amount you’d like to donate
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Book Fair is Coming to the Middle School
We will be in the auditorium hallway before and after the Band Concerts on
November 14 & 15, 6pm–9pm
. Get your holiday shopping done early!!
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Show Shaker Spirit & Get Some Holiday Gifts
Show your Shaker Raider school spirit and purchase a Raider Nation yard sign ($10) or magnet ($5) at the band concerts on Wednesday, November 14 & 15
from 6:15-7pm. Let's paint the town Raider Red!
Spiritwear items will be available for purchase, ranging in price from $1-$10: Magnets, bags, hats, shirts, and Popsockets.
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Friday, December 14
On Friday, December 14, the SMS PTO will be holding our
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon
. The PTO is providing a "Chili" lunch from Zoup but would love to have donations for drinks, salads, and desserts from parents.
Click here
for the Sign Up Genius. Items can be dropped off as of 8am that morning at the SMS front office.
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Teacher Grants at SMS
Thank you to our PTO for providing $4,000 in grant funds to Middle School teachers for completing the teacher grant process. Grants were awarded to the following recipients:
- Mr. Bishko: pilot program aimed at a positive behavior intervention system
- Ms. Moss: uniforms for the drill team
- Ms. Priestly: cheerleading competition fees
- Ms. Doles: Carnival of Literature & Math
- Mr. Schwenn: ping pong table for the extracurricular game club
- Mr. Abraham: headphones for his Google classroom
- Ms. Clouser: orchestra and choir performance costs
Due to the success of the Rainbow Run, the PTO will be awarding another $3,000 in teacher grants in February. Applications for the grants will go out December 1. This is one more way the PTO is able to support all of our students! If you have any questions, contact
Christine Wolken.
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Stay Up to Date with Facebook
Did you know that there are Facebook pages for the graduating classes of
2023 (8th grade)
and
2024 (7th grade)
? Join now to stay up to date on breaking news and events, connect with other parents, and share tips and tricks.
Most classes have a page set up when they start Woodbury, so search for other years to find the right page for all your students.
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Information Night for Students &/or Parents & Guardians
Tuesday, November 27, 7pm
SHHS Large Auditorium
If your student is curious about CCP, or plans to participate, it's critical to attend this meeting! Who wouldn't be tempted by free college credits, earned during grades 7-12? Please join us for this information session, presented in partnership with local college representatives. Join us to find out about the opportunities and challenges of this statewide program. Click
here
for additional program information.
Did you know...
Shaker Heights High School offers several college courses
at Shaker Heights High School, taught by Shaker teachers.
We refer to these as “Partnership” classes. Students received dual-credit for each course, the same as if they were taken on a college campus. In 2018/19, we offer courses from Tri-C and Kenyon College in College Composition, Math, History, and Art. Students must apply and be accepted to the college, and they may choose these courses if they satisfy the college’s registration requirements.
Questions? Contact
Gabrielle Perrin
, CCP Coordinator in the High School Counseling department.
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How to Talk to Your Child About Their Disability
Have you considered talking to your child about his/her disability but are just not sure how and when to have this conversation? In reality, it’s an ongoing conversation that is guided by your child’s age, stage of development, and readiness. Join the PTO Special Education Parent/Guardian Group for an evening with
Dr. Beth Anne Martin, Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Psychologist
on
Thursday, November 15, 7pm,
at the SMS Library.
Dr. Martin will outline an approach families can use to introduce and discuss a diagnosis with their child including identifying signs of readiness and methods by which children can learn to advocate for themselves. She will also touch on exploring the child’s diagnosis with siblings and classroom peers.
Program is free but reservations are requested. Please contact
Lydia Beard
, chairperson of the PTO Special Education Group, or
Holly Palda
, Parent Mentor.
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SMS Orchestra News
Did You Know?
Regular practice develops self-discipline that goes way beyond music. You can help you child by creating an environment for practice that is positive and engaging. Consistency is the key!
Help Your Child Be Successful by Setting Up A Routine
If a child knows that they are to practice every day at a specific time, it becomes part of their daily routine and increases focused practice.
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The Parent Mentor Program
The Parent Mentor Program is a parent-to-parent resource available to families in the Shaker Heights City School District who need information, guidance, or support through any phase of the special education process. Funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Education, the program provides assistance to families of children with disabilities at no cost to the family. The goal of the program is to help families effectively navigate the special education process in partnership with school district personnel and to enable parents to make informed decisions on behalf of their children
.
If you are concerned your child is struggling in school, may have a learning disability, or needs additional support, please speak with your child’s classroom teacher first. At any point feel free to contact the Shaker Heights parent mentor, Holly Palda at 216.295.4372. For more information
click here
.
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The SMS Yearbook Needs Your Help!
Throughout the school year, the yearbook committee is looking for photos from SMS sports events to add to the yearbook. Please email pictures to
Tania Zucca
and include in the subject line the name and date of the event. Thank you for your help!
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Box Tops
Thank you for sending in box tops for the Fall submission. Keep collecting!
Clean out your kitchen junk drawer and send in your Box Tops. We receive 10 cents for every Box Top turned in. Such an easy way to earn money for our school! Thank you!
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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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