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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FACE/PTO Panel on Cyberbullying and Teen Violence | Tuesday, November 12
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Board of Education Meeting | Wednesday, November 13
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International Families and Friends Potluck Dinner | Thursday, November 21
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PreK-12 Professional Day (No School for Students preK-12) | Monday, November 25
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PreK-12 Professional Day (No School for Students preK-12 | Tuesday, November 26
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Thanksgiving Break (Schools and District Offices Closed) | Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29
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Immersive Classroom Experience on Detracking
Community members attended the Superintendent’s Series on Detracking earlier this week to learn about the District’s detracking efforts. After a brief presentation on detracking data from Dr. John Moore, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, attendees participated in an immersive classroom experience on detracking. Community members could select a class of their choice, including AP African American Studies, Algebra I, IB Theory of Knowledge or 4th Grade Language and Literature. Attendees learned about how teachers can adjust the curriculum in one class for students of all ability levels and push students to reach their highest potential.
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All Are Welcome for International Potluck Dinner
You are welcome to join the International Families & Friends (IFF) for an evening of fellowship at our annual Potluck Dinner, to be held at Shaker Heights Middle School (20600 Shaker Blvd.) in the cafeteria on Thursday, November 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. You do not need to be an “International Family” to attend this event; it is for all families of all grade levels. Bring your friends, or come to make new friends! Please bring a dish of food to share. We kindly ask that you bring no beef, pork, nuts, or nut oils in your dishes. Here is our event flyer. Please complete our RSVP form so we know how many people to expect.
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Districtwide Assessment Update
Students have completed the following assessments. For more information, click on the name of the assessment.
- Pre-K: Early Learning Assessment. Parents will receive results after two additional test administrations.
- Kindergarten: Kindergarten Readiness Assessment - Revised. Teachers will share the results with parents.
- Grade 3: Ohio’s Grade 3 English Language Arts. Results will be available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal in December.
- Grades K-10: MAP testing. Results are available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
- Grades 10-11: PSAT/NMSQT. Results are available in a student’s College Board account or in the Big Future Schools app (if the student shared a cell number when testing). Students who do not have a College Board account can create one here.
The following assessments are being administered in 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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Important Update: New Emergency Notification System for Shaker Heights Schools
Beginning today, families and staff will now receive emergency notifications and District-level messages through Finalsite’s Mass Notifications platform. Moving forward, all District-level and emergency text messages will come from 60680. Please save this number in your contacts to avoid missing important updates! There is no further action required from families because the District already has your contact information.
Please Note: The District’s contract with SchoolMessenger for District-level and emergency communications expired, which led to the switch to Mass Notifications. Classroom communications via ParentSquare will remain the same and are not affected by this change.
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Cyberbullying and Teen Violence Conversation
Join the Shaker Heights Middle School PTO for an important conversation on Cyberbullying & Teen Violence, happening from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. The event will dive into the personal and societal impacts of these issues and explore ways to raise awareness, prevent incidents and support our teens. Let’s work together to create a safe and supportive community for our students! Register here.
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Shaker Students Serve as Poll Workers on Election Day
Shaker Heights students had boots on the ground on Election Day! Some of our High School students served as poll workers throughout the city. They were excited to learn the principles and practices of U.S. democracy.
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From the Margins to the Center, Vol. XXVII — The History of Indigenous Peoples' Fight for Voting Rights
By William Warren, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Shaker Heights Schools
In the spirit of this past week’s nationwide election to decide the next President of the United States, this week’s feature brings the history of suffrage for Native Indigenous persons to the center, a movement that continues to evolve and grow. The Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution, passed in 1868, gave citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. This amendment did not initially apply to Native Tribal members, as they were considered members of independent tribal nations who did not pay real estate taxes. In 1924, all Indigenous peoples were granted citizenship under the Indian Citizenship Act, which included the right to vote in federal elections. However, states that recognized Native Tribal nations, such as Arizona, New Mexico, Montana and Utah attempted to suppress their voting rights. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 paved the way for federal protections of voting rights, initially aimed towards African Americans in the South, but also aided Native American suffrage. Since the 1990s, there has been an increase in Indigenous voter participation in these aforementioned states. This led to Deb Haaland of New Mexico becoming the first Indigenous person elected to Congress. In 2021, Haaland was confirmed as the Secretary of the Interior under President Joe Biden.
Additional Resources:
How Voter Suppression Laws Target Native Americans
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Woodbury Memorabilia Auction Opens Tomorrow | |
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Get ready for our online auction, opening Monday, November 11 through November 22, 2024, featuring over 80 one-of-a-kind Woodbury memorabilia items.
- Original Signage
- Custom Raider Signs
- Autographed Poster
- Decorated Benches
- Painted Art Room Cabinet Doors
- Framed Quilts
The auction is open to the public, and all items must be picked up in person, as shipping is unavailable. Pick up dates will be on December 3-4, 2024, morning and evening pick up times will be available. Please help us spread the word to your friends, neighbors, and alums!
The online auction will go live on Monday, November 11, 2024, on our website. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of original Woodbury memorabilia! All proceeds will support the students and staff when they return to the renovated Woodbury building, which will serve as a middle school for grades 6 to 8.
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Veterans Day Closures
In observance of Veterans Day, City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, November 11. This includes City Hall, Police, Fire, and Recreation offices. Emergency services (911) are available as usual, 24/7. No delays in trash collection. Recreation programs are also running as scheduled.
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Shaker Fair Housing Discussion November 12
Are you a renter in Shaker Heights? Join us Tuesday, November 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Shaker Heights Main Library (16500 Van Aken Blvd.) for an in-depth presentation on your rights and obligations under both Ohio Landlord/Tenant and Fair Housing laws. This event will feature speakers from The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research. All are welcome! Please register.
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Skating Workshop, Shaker Skatefest November 16
Thanks to a micro-grant provided by the City of Shaker Heights, and the collaborative efforts of the Shaker Figure Skating Club, Saturday, November 16 will be a day of DEI events in the City. First, the workshop Empowering Diversity in Skating & Other Sports will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Shaker Library Main Branch (16500 Van Aken Blvd.) featuring Kadari Taylor-Watson, DEI Director for U.S. Figure Skating. Later that day, the Shaker Skatefest will be held at Thornton Park Ice Arena (3301 Warrensville Center Rd.) from 4:45-6:45 p.m. to promote diversity in skating. Enjoy free skating, lessons, hot cocoa and cake. Skate rentals included. Registration required for both events.
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