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 Meeting | Tuesday, December 10
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FACE Warm Clothing Regifting | Saturday, December 21
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Winter Break | December 23 to January 3
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The HBCU Experience | Wednesday, January 8
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Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, January 14
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Schools and Offices Closed) | Monday, January 20
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PreK-12 Professional/Clerical Day | Tuesday, January 21
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MAC Scholars Attend MSAN Student Conference
Students representing Shaker Heights Schools and the MAC Scholars Program recently attended the Multicultural Student Action Network (MSAN) Student Conference at Michigan State University. This year’s conference theme was “Leaving Our Legacy.” Shaker students created an action plan to improve school climate, with a focus on fostering a sense of belonging for all students at Shaker.
The MAC Scholars and Sister Scholars who attended the conference are Michael Ratcliffe, Carlos Colon, Penda Gassama, Zuri Bakagas, Korei Washington and Addison Captain. Thank you to chaperones and MAC advisors Andrea Wright, Justin Lockhart and Hubert McIntyre for attending the conference with our students!
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Youth Ending Hunger Hosts Pasta Dinner on December 10
Young Ending Hunger (YEH) will host a pasta dinner on December 10 from 5-7 p.m. at Shaker Heights High School, 15911 Aldersyde Drive. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs and a side of salad or bread. An adult meal is $10, a student meal (with a Student ID) is $7, and a kids meal for age 12 and under is $5. YEH is a High School club that focuses on volunteering and ways to benefit the greater Cleveland community. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to YEH and their community engagement. Donations are also accepted.
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Attendance Reporting in PowerSchool
Remember to report absences to your student’s school office. We encourage you to conveniently report absences online through the PowerSchool Portal. Login at https://ps-sh.metasolutions.net, and select Attendance Monitor from the left Navigation sidebar. (Please note that this option is only available on the web version of the Portal, not the PowerSchool app.) Click to view this Attendance Monitor Help Doc. While you are logged into the Portal, click the Chronic Absenteeism button on the left sidebar to view a summary of your student’s attendance data for this school year.
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Donate to Clothing Drive Through December 13
The Shaker Heights Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) is hosting a Warm Clothing Regifting on Saturday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastview United Church of Christ, 17300 Van Aken Blvd in Shaker Heights.
Donation bins are located in each Shaker school building near the main door. Donation drop-offs will be received until Friday, December 13. Any items that go unclaimed after the drive will be held on hand for schools to use for students or donated to nearby housing shelters.
We are seeking new or gently used coats, mittens/gloves, hats, snow pants, boots, socks and clothes for ages infant to adult. Please ensure the items are clean and in giftable condition, ready to pass on to a new owner.
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Onaway Students Participate in Day of Service
For several years, Onaway PTO has sponsored two days of service! All students engaged in a grade-level appropriate service activity that aligned with their current IB unit of inquiry. Parents volunteered in each classroom to support teachers and students with their projects. Third-grade students created positivity yard signs to plant around the school to help spread positive messages of wellness and belonging.
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By William Warren, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Shaker Heights Schools
On Tuesday, December 10, International Human Rights Day will be observed and celebrated around the world. This is a time to acknowledge the crucial role that human rights plays in assuring that citizens worldwide have acknowledged protections their nations are bound to defend – even during times of armed conflict. December 10 holds historical significance, as on this date in 1948, the newly-formed United Nations (UN) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This proclamation declared that certain rights and freedoms are applicable to all human beings, regardless of “nationality, place of residence, religion…or any other status” and should not be taken away or restricted without due process. Subsequent UN General Assembly resolutions addressing international human rights laws, constitutions and international treaties have all been inspired by the UDHR.
Additional Resources:
Human Rights Day 2024 “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.”
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In this season of giving, we hope you will support the Shaker Schools Foundation. Your contribution will help us Educate, Empower, and Engage our Shaker students! Please take a moment to review our latest donor report to learn more about the significant work we accomplish thanks to generous donors like you. Your gift will truly make a difference for a Shaker student. Thank you for your support! Please donate today!
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Chat with the Mayor on December 14
Got a question for Mayor David Weiss or Councilmember/Vice Mayor Carmella Williams? Stop by the Van Aken District Market Hall (between On the Rise and Craft Collective) on Saturday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for an informal chat.
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Get Information on Fair Housing Rights
Did you know…the City has a Fair Housing Office in the Law Department that can help with questions and concerns about your fair housing rights? If you or a family member need an accommodation or modification in a rental property due to a disability, or if you were denied housing because you have kids, email Lisa Gold-Scott. Click here to learn more about your rights.
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