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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Election Day (Schools Closed) | Tuesday, November 5
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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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Dylan Freeman Speaks at Personal Project Kickoff
Sophomores at Shaker Heights High School waited for autographs from Dylan Freeman '17, an accomplished actor, model and singer. Freeman spoke at the Personal Project Kickoff Assembly earlier this week to encourage students to use this opportunity to explore their passion.
The Personal Project is the culmination of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP). This project is a product, event or experience that captures and reflects the learning and development that the student has experienced over the course of their education. Students were excited to connect with a famous alumnus, thanks to the Shaker Schools Foundation, and kick off their Personal Project!
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FACE Survey for Shaker Staff
The Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) is in the process of completing an Engagement Audit. As part of the audit, District staff are asked to complete a Family Engagement Survey, which can be accessed here. The information from the survey will inform future recommendations. Please complete the survey on or before Monday, November 4 at noon.
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Register for Superintendent's Series on Detracking
The Shaker Heights City School District is pleased to continue the Superintendent’s Series on Detracking. On Wednesday, November 6 at 6 p.m., the District will host an in-person session and an immersive classroom experience at Shaker Heights High School. Families, staff and community members are invited to learn about the District’s commitment to educational equity and its detracking efforts at this informational event. There will be four class demonstrations for community members to attend. Robyn Hegele will teach Algebra I, Keith Szalay will teach IB Theory of Knowledge, Adrienne Carson will teach AP African American Studies, and Betsy Brindza will teach fourth grade Language & Literature. Sign up for this event here.
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Raider Roast Cafe Serves Up Coffee, Pastries
Shaker Heights High School students transform their ES classroom into Roberts Raider Roast Cafe several times a week, where Shaker staff can pick up specialty drinks and pastries! The students offer several types of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, in addition to light snacks like muffins and donuts. The cafe was started in 2018 by Kim Roberts, who now serves as the Transition Coordinator for the High School.
Intervention Specialist Susie Mazzone, who oversees the cafe, says students are developing life skills, including work skills and social skills. In a supportive environment with teachers, students can develop these skills and prepare for life after graduation. Later this fall, the classroom will reopen as Cafe 132, and the students will prepare lunch orders. Keep an eye out for chili and other hearty dishes coming soon!
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By William Warren, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Shaker Heights Schools
During the month of November, Native American Heritage Month is observed as a time to recognize and celebrate the culture, traditions and contributions of America’s Indigenous Tribal Nations. Historical texts have referred to these tribes collectively as Native Americans, Alaskan Natives and American Indians; however, many native communities prefer to be addressed by their Tribal Names. Known for their diverse languages, spiritual traditions and domesticating several plants and animals still prevalent in our society today, America’s Indigenous Peoples thrived for thousands of years before European exploration and colonization, yet they were referred to as “savages” and “uncivilized.” Today, Native Tribes continue to advocate for the preservation of their communities beyond the reservations many were forced to relocate to, whether it be via collective protest against offensive Native American imagery in sports, to organized opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. We affirm the resilience and determination of Indigenous peoples native to America and during the month of November, we look forward to bringing more of their history and heritage “from the margins to the center.”
Additional Resources:
Native American Heritage Month history and resources from the U.S. Department of the Interior
Britannica-Indigenous peoples of Canada and the United States
Native American History for Kids
Native American History for Kids-American Sign Language Version
Native American Governments
The Trail of Tears | History In A Nutshell
America’s Great Indian Nations
The Natives: This is Our America
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Donor Report is Coming to a Mailbox Near You! | |
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Our Fall 2024 Donor Appreciation Report, “Educate, Empower, Explore & Engage,” is hot off the press and coming your way soon! This report highlights the successes achieved by the Shaker Schools Foundation because of your unwavering support and commitment to investing in our future. It also marks the launch of our Advancing Shaker Annual Appeal campaign. Your support allows us to continue to enhance educational opportunities for Shaker students. We are dedicated to our mission of building community resources to promote equitable access and enhance opportunities both in and out of the classroom!
Learn more by visiting www.shakerschoolsfoundation.org.
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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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