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The Shaker Schools Connection
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Back-to-School Information for All Families
New This Year
News
- Around the District: Back-to-School BBQ is August 6, Registration Office moves to the IC through August 15, Sports Boosters survey.
- New Staff Appointments: George Clark named Interim Principal at Lomond, Jeffrey Grosse named Chief Operating Officer, Micki Krantz and Erin Herbruck named Directors of Secondary and Primary Education and Tiara Sargeant is new SGORR Advisor.
- Shaker Schools Foundation: New Hall of Fame inductees announced.
- News from the City of Shaker Heights: Mark your calendars for fall recycling events.
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Back-to-School Information for All Families
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 A Message from Dr.Glasner
Click on the image to watch a special Back-to-School message from Shaker Heights Schools Superintendent Dr. David Glasner!
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Get Ready for 2019-20
Our annual Get Ready campaign is back! Be sure to follow Shaker Heights Schools on social media to help your student Get Ready for school. We'll share announcements and information on signing up for
PayForIt, logging into
ProgressBook,
downloading meal menus, when to expect bus route information and more!
Follow us on
Facebook, on Instagram @shaker_schools and on
Twitter @shakerschools.
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Before the First Day Checklist
You may also print the checklist
here. Keep an eye out for our Back-to-School messages online, in your inbox and on social media all month long!
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Update Your Student's Information Online
In the coming weeks, all families will receive an email from "
rgnotifications2@ohconnect.org
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with login credentials
to update student information prior to the start of school in our online system, Registration Gateway. Registration Gateway enables parents/guardians to update contact information (including phone numbers and email address to receive school news and alerts), medical information and annual permissions online.
Login credentials are based on the youngest enrolled student (not Kindergarten) attending Shaker Schools:
- Username: Student ID number of youngest Shaker student in household (not in Kindergarten)
- Password: Youngest Shaker student's 8-digit date of birth without spaces or marks (i.e., mmddyyyy)
Parents should visit https://gateway.shaker.org to update their student's information prior to the start of school.
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First Day Signs are Back!
Show your Shaker Heights Schools pride with your student's back-to-school picture! Click here to download and print your student's grade-level sign. Then take your student's picture and post to social media on Wednesday, August 21. Be sure to use #shakerfirstday and #iamshaker and make your post public for the chance to see your student in a District back-to-school slideshow at the end of the day!
Please note: by using #shakerfirstday and posting publicly on social media, you grant the Shaker Heights City School District permission to use your image. Alternatively, you may email your photo to
news@shaker.org.
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Summer Reading Lists
Students, it's time to complete your summer reading, if you haven't already!
Be sure to visit our
Reading List page for summer reading assignments for Grades 5-12 and a list of recommended reading for students of all ages.
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 District Calendars Available August 12
Copies of the printed 2019-20 School Calendar will be available for pickup at school buildings and both Shaker Heights Public Libraries on August 12. Families attending the Back-to-School Barbecue on Tuesday, August 6 can also pick up a copy of the calendar. One hard copy per family, please.
You may also download a PDF of the calendar
here
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We encourage all families to download the Shaker Schools App (available at the
Apple Store and at
Google Play) or to sync their personal calendars online with the District calendar. This ensures that your mobile device has the most up-to-date information, as District event dates may change.
Learn more about syncing your calendar online.
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ProgressBook for Grades K-12
This year, all K-12 families will be able to access ProgressBook, the District's parent access portal to monitor student grades, absences and to view/download report cards. Previously, only families with students in Grades 5-12 accessed ProgressBook for this information. The week of August 12, families with students in Grades K-5 as well as those who have not established a ProgressBook account will receive ProgressBook registration and login information in the mail. In addition, all families can log in to ProgressBook at 3 p.m. on August 16 to check on classroom assignments and schedules.
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Save the Date for Curriculum Night
Be sure to attend your student's Curriculum Night for an opportunity to meet teachers and to learn more about your student's year ahead.
Boulevard
Grades 1 & 2: August 29,
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Grades 3 & 4: August 29,
5:30-6:15 p.m.6:30-7:15 p.m.
Boulevard ELL/New International Families: September 4, 6:30-8 p.m.
Fernway
Grades 2-3: September 5, 7-8 p.m. @ Woodbury
Grade 4: September 11, 7-8 p.m. @ Woodbury
Grade 1: September 25, 7-8 p.m. @ Boulevard
Kindergarten: September 25, 6-7 p.m. @ Onaway
Lomond
Grades K-4: August 29, 7-8 p.m.
Mercer
Grades PreK-1: September 4, 6-7 p.m.
Grades 2-4: September 4, 7-8 p.m.
Onaway
Grades PreK-4: August 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
Middle School
Grades 7 & 8: August 28, 7-8 p.m.
Woodbury
Grade 6: September 12, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Specials, Enriched Language Arts and Enriched Math: September 12, 7:15-7:45 p.m.
Grade 5: September 12,
7:45-8:30 p.m.
High School
All grades: September 5, 7-9 p.m.
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Shaker Heights High School students using Chromebooks.
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1:1 Chromebook Information for Students in Grades 5-12
This fall, all students in Grades 5-12 will receive free Chromebooks for school and home use. To help you better understand the why, what and how behind the District's decision to transition to a 1:1 learning environment, please be sure to visit the
1:1 Chromebook FAQ
. There, you'll find information on the optional $25 One2One Protection Plan, repairs, Internet filtering and more. If you have a q
uestion that is not answered in the FAQ, please submit it using our
1:1 Chromebook Question Form
. We will review all
questions and share responses, when appropriate, on the FAQ.
Also, all families with students in Grades 5-12 should review the 1:1 Chromebook Handbook together to learn about:
- General device information
- Chromebook use information
- Student Chromebook responsibilities
- 1:1 responsible use
- Student Chromebook Contract
Finally, distribution of Chromebooks varies by building:
- Woodbury students will receive their Chromebook and carrying case during the school day in the first week of school. Mr. Bednar or Mr. Kaminski will distribute these devices by homeroom, and they will also review the policies and procedures for the proper use of Chromebooks with each homeroom during this time.
- Middle School students can pick up Chromebooks at one of three pick-up sessions from the Middle School Library. A parent/guardian must be present. Staff members will be on-site to answer questions, direct parents/guardians to the acceptable use policy and provide families with an opportunity pay the optional One2One Protection Plan in PayForIt. Pick up times by grade, are as follows:
- Monday, August 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Grade 7 students only
- Tuesday, August 6, 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Grade 7 and Grade 8
- Wednesday, August 7, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Grade 8 students
- High School student distribution varies by grade. Freshmen will receive Chromebooks at Freshman Orientation/Textbook Pickup. Students in Grades 10-12 will receive Chromebooks during the first three days of school.
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Woodbury Elementary School
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Woodbury Adopts New Teaching Structure and Schedule
This year,
Woodbury will adopt a new teaching structure and schedule that enables the school to better meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all our students while also achieving the District's mission of equity, excellence and exploration.
The new structure and schedule includes:
- Communities of four teachers.
- A five-day rotation that is not based on the days of the week. Instead, days are 1 through 5, which allows for continuity of special subject classes including music, art, design, PE and language acquisition.
- Five days of recess.
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Back-to-School BBQ is Tuesday, August 6
Thank you to all those families who RSVPd to the first-ever community-wide Back-to-School Barbecue at the Onaway Field on Tuesday, August 6 from 6-8:30 p.m. We'll have burgers, hot dogs, chips, fruit, cookies, bottled water and music by the Sankofa band!
We've had an incredibly positive response: nearly 1,100 people plan to attend! To keep the event fun and safe for everyone, please consider the following:
- Walk, bike or carpool to the event, as parking will be limited
- Leave your pets at home
- Bring blankets and chairs to sit on
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
Also, as a reminder, alcoholic beverages and smoking (including e-cigarettes) are not permitted on school property. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Registration Office Located at the Innovative Center Through August 15
The Shaker Heights Schools Registration Office will be located at the Innovative Center in the lower level of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Road, through Thursday, August 15. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Learn more about registration.
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Shaker Sports Booster Survey
Over the past 18 months a small group of parents and administrators has been researching how to best relaunch the Shaker Sports Booster Club. The Booster's vision is to foster a thriving athletic community that plays a vital role in connecting a diverse Shaker Heights. We'd like to get your input on the role of athletics in our community to shape the relaunch and the focus of the Boosters. Click here to complete the survey online.
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New Staff Appointments
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District Names George F. Clark Interim Principal at Lomond
The District is pleased to announce that George F. Clark has been appointed Interim Principal at Lomond Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year.
Mr. Clark, an Assistant Principal at the High School since 2017, has strong ties to the Shaker community. He is a Sussex resident and the parent of two Shaker students. His wife, Kiana, is a Shaker Heights High School graduate.
Read more about Mr. Clark
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Jeffrey A. Grosse Named District Chief Operating Officer
The Shaker Heights City School District announces that Jeffrey A. Grosse has been named Chief Operating Officer, effective August 1, 2019. He will be responsible for leading and collaborating with all District operations staff, which includes security, building and grounds maintenance, custodial services, food service, purchasing, transportation and warehousing. Mr. Grosse also will advise on long-term facilities planning. Read more about Mr. Grosse.
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District Announces Directors of Primary and Secondary Education
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Shaker Heights Schools is pleased to announce Dr. Erin Herbruck has been named Director of Primary Education overseeing curriculum and instruction for Grades PreK-4, and Ms. Micki Krantz has been named Director of Secondary Education, overseeing Grades 5-12. Both positions will be a part of the Curriculum & Instruction department, under the leadership of Chief Academic Officer Dr. Marla Robinson.
Read more about Ms. Krantz and Dr. Herbruck
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Director of Secondary Education Micki Krantz
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Director of Primary Education Erin Herbruck
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 SHHS '14 Alum Tiara Sargeant Named SGORR Advisor
Tiara Sargeant, a 2014 graduate of Shaker Heights High School, has returned to the Shaker Heights City School District to serve as the advisor to the High School's Student Group on Race Relations (SGORR). SGORR, founded in 1983, seeks to preserve black-white relationships throughout middle school and high school by facilitating discussions among students in Grades 4-9 using a diversity education curriculum.
Read more about Ms. Sargeant
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Shaker Schools Foundation News
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Congratulations to the 2019 Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame inductees! The eight newest members are:
Nathan Clements, 1998
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Kristen VanValkenburg DeStigter, M.D., 1980
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Barbara Fisher, 1972
;
Lorna Hartling, 1983; Eugenie "Genie" Kleinerman, M.D., 1967
;
James Levin, 1971
;
Joshua Levy, 1990
; and
Thomas Modly, 1979
. Read about their accomplishments.
Shaker neighbors, families, alumni and community members are invited to welcome the Class of 2019 inductees at a special dinner held on
October 12, 6:30 pm
at the Shaker Heights Country Club
.
Tickets
are $65/person and must be purchased in advance. We hope you will join us to show your pride in our Shaker graduates.
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From the City of Shaker Heights
Mark your calendars for the City's fall recycling events:
Computer Roundup: August 10-11 & 17-18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Recycle CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, terminals, modems, cables, software, tablets, cell phones, and cell-phone accessories.
MedWish-Medical Supply Recycling: Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste Roundup: Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15 & 21-22, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Safely dispose oil or solvent-based paints, sealers, primers, varnishes, polyurethanes, shellacs, spray paints, automotive fluids, kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, paint thinners, mineral spirits, turpentine, caustic household cleaners, adhesives, roof tar, driveway sealer, and mercury. NO latex paint or materials from businesses will be accepted.
Community Shredding: Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bring up to three bankers boxes of paper for shredding. Driver's license and proof of residency (e.g. current utility bill) required. Please note: This event will be held in the parking lot directly across the street from the Service Center.
Unless otherwise noted, events are held at the Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.).
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