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Shaker Heights High School Field Hockey is the Runner-up in the OHSAA Division I State Championship Tournament, ending an amazing 40th season with a record of 19-2. Read more about the team.
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The Shaker Schools Connection
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| November #IAMSHAKER Spotlights
Student News
District News
Raider News
November Events
Shaker Schools Foundation News
From the City of Shaker Heights
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 Student Spotlight: Shane Williams
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Shane Williams demonstrates a ballet jump against a backdrop at the Van Aken District.
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Sit down for a chat with Shaker Heights Middle School eighth-grader Shane Williams and it's clear that he has a gift for conversation and a passion for dance. Over the past three years, Shane's interest in ballet has grown from taking one class to seriously considering a career as a professional dancer. You can catch him on stage next month in the Russian dance at the City Ballet of Cleveland's Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker, December 14-15, at the Breen Center for Performing Arts.
Read more about Shane and his passion for ballet.
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Student Spotlight: Brothers Ethan and Liam Camp
Brothers Ethan and Liam Camp are both pianists and were both recently named winners in the American Protege International Piano Competition, a national competition designed for young musicians, actors and singers who are on the path to a successful professional performance career. As winners, the two will play in a concert at Carnegie Hall on December 22. We caught up with Ethan, a Woodbury fifth grader, and Liam, a first-grade student at Boulevard, to ask them about their lives as musicians.
Read more about brothers Ethan and Liam Camp.
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Watch Ethan perform a waltz by C.M. von Weber
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Watch Liam perform Friedrich Burgmuller's Arabesque
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Employee Spotlight: Lauren Priestley, Curriculum and Instruction Technology Specialist
If the world of public education was a Hollywood production, then Lauren Priestley---the District's Curriculum and Instruction Technology Specialist---would be akin to a producer, an integral behind-the-scenes role, whose knowledge of the business and of the players is key to the project's success. Ms. Priestley is closely involved in the professional learning of District teachers, she has a leadership role in the District's i3 Initiative (which focuses on fostering Inquiry, Imagination and Innovation in our students through STEAM learning experiences) and, as a former teacher who worked in a one-to-one technology learning environment years ago, District leadership collaborated with her to prepare for the launch this year. And when she's not at work, Ms. Priestley is committed to Middle School Cheerleading (both football and basketball) as one of the squad's co-coaches.
Read more about Ms. Priestley and her work at the District and as a coach.
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Lauren Priestley, center, with the Middle School Cheerleaders.
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Mano en Mano Raises $716 for The Pulsera Project
The Shaker Heights High School Spanish service club Mano en Mano sold more than one hundred bracelets over the past two weeks for the Pulsera Project, a Fair Trade nonprofit organization that connects Central American artists with students in American schools through the sale of colorful handwoven bracelets, or "pulseras."
All of the bracelets were made by artisans in Nicaragua and Guatemala, and all of the money earned is returned to them. This year, Mano en Mano raised $716 selling the bracelets. Great job, students!
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Mano en Mano students show off their pulseras.
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Cole Wade's National Gold Medal-winning piece, Stigma.
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Cole Wade (SHHS, '19) Earns National Gold Medal in Scholastic Art Awards Contest
Congratulations to Cole Wade (SHHS, '19) who received a National Gold Medal in the 2019 Scholastic Art Awards for his printmaking piece "Stigma." Nearly 340,000 works of art and writing were submitted to the 2019 Scholastic Awards. Cole's work was selected by some of the foremost leaders in the visual and literary arts for excellence in originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Receiving a National Medal places him within the top 1% of all submissions! From the National winners, the judges selected a group of pieces to be part of the ART.Write.Now touring exhibition. Cole's piece will be part of this exhibition, displaying at The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts from January 2, 2020-February 1, 2020. Cole is currently pursuing a fine arts degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
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 Ohio Junior Classical League Fall Forum 2019 Awards
Congratulations to the 18 Shaker Heights Middle and High School Latin students who traveled to Columbus Academy on October 12 for Fall Forum, a small-scale state convention. Shaker Latin had another strong showing across grades and categories. Read more about these students' awards. |
Coming Soon: Measuring What Matters 2019-20
Look for the 2019-20 edition of Measuring What Matters, the District's annual quality profile, landing in your inboxes and mailboxes this month!
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 District Selects Resolute Educational Solutions LLC as Strategic Plan Partner
The Shaker Heights Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Detroit-based Resolute Educational Solutions LLC to help craft the District's next strategic plan.
Resolute emerged as the District's partner after the Request for Proposal (RFP) process netted 15 responding firms with both national and local footprints. The Strategic Plan Advisory Committee, which consists of 16 stakeholders including community members and District personnel, then interviewed four finalists and made a selection for final consideration by the District. During the screening process, Resolute demonstrated a seamless alignment with the District's focus on student experience and equity.
"Resolute approaches their work as a thought partner through an equity lens with the goal of addressing disparities in educational outcomes. We are looking forward to collaborating with them to shape the direction of the District for years to come," said Dr. David Glasner, Superintendent of Shaker Heights Schools.
Resolute will begin work immediately to facilitate the District's Strategic Planning process, which will include many opportunities for community stakeholder input, with the goal of presenting a completed plan to the Shaker Heights Board of Education in the spring of 2020.
For more information about the Shaker Heights City School District's strategic planning process, click here.
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 Introducing Abre: Your One-Stop Shop for Information about Your Student
Shaker Heights Schools is excited to introduce
Abre, a new platform that provides you with access to important and useful information that is specific to your student(s). Throughout the year, this portal will evolve, though our goal is for Abre to become your one-stop shop for information about your student, your school(s) and the District.
All families should have received an email from curriculum@shaker.org, which included a student-specific parent access token and instructions on how to set up and log in to your Abre account.
Currently, Abre provides the following information:
- Your student's profile and information
- MAP and state assessment scores
- IEP and 504 information for your student (if applicable)
- Links to ProgressBook, PayForIt, Naviance and more
- Directions and links on how to update contact phone numbers, email, etc.
- Access to PTO resources
- District and building information and announcements
Moving forward, we encourage all families to use Abre to access student information, as the District plans to migrate all links to our parent resources, which are currently available on our website, to one centralized location in Abre. Please note: the District will still continue to communicate directly with our families via email, US Mail, social media, etc.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work to improve access to student information for our families.
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Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29
A
reminder that all school buildings will be closed for students from Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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No School for Students on March 17, 2020
Please note that all schools will be closed to students on Election Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 as many of our buildings are polling locations. The District also will utilize this day as a professional in-service day for staff. In making this decision, the Board has considered student and staff safety, as well as limited parking at buildings.
Families with students in Grades K-6, please note: The District has confirmed with the City of Shaker Heights Recreation Department that the Fundaze program will be offered on March 17. Stay tuned to
Fundaze on the City's website for registration information.
Review the revised 2019-20 At-a-Glance Calendar
here.
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Fernway Construction Update
Check out the construction progress at Fernway School in this short video!
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| Fernway Update Video | October 25, 2019 |
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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. All families with students in Grades K-5 as well as those who have not established a ProgressBook account should have received ProgressBook registration and login information in the mail. If you have not received a ProgressBook login, please email news@shaker.org.
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Learning and Reflections: Dr. Glasner's First 100 Days
Dr. Glasner shared "Learning and Reflections: Dr. Glasner's First 100 Days" with all families earlier this month. Read it here.
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Dr. David Glasner, Superintendent of Shaker Heights Schools
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Raider Field Hockey is 2019 OHSAA Division I State Championship Runner-Up
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The Field Hockey team poses with the State Runner-up Trophy on November 2.
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The Shaker Heights High School Varsity Field Hockey Team finished its 40th anniversary season with a record of 19-2, falling to Columbus Academy 1-0 in a heart breaker of a state championship on Saturday, November 2.
Head Coach Jen Clarke (SHHS, '92) said the entire coaching staff was so proud of the team, who came together and grew so much this season. "Through tremendous hard work and phenomenal leadership from the captains and senior class, they developed into resilient and confident female student athletes. The chemistry of this team was contagious and it overflowed into the Shaker community," Coach Clarke said. "We are extremely appreciative and thankful for the support from our amazing parents, Don Readance and the entire athletic department, Eric Juli, fellow Shaker athletes and coaches, teachers and the whole Shaker community. The friendships and memories that were created this season are what the girls, coaches and parents will remember for the rest of our lives. This team will always have a special place in my heart."
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2019 OHSAA Division I State Cross Country Championship Results
Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Cross Country team of Avery Blaszak, Anna Carpenter, Mia Compton-Engle, Andrea Harrison, Anna Krouse, Juliet Tonkin and Lydia Vadnal, who finished 11th at the OHSAA Division I State Championship! Avery Blaszak led the team with a 14th place finish and was also named All-Ohio. Great running, ladies, and congratulations on a strong season!
In addition, Boys Varsity Cross Country Runner and senior Vivek Divarkarla steadily climbed his way from 86th place at the one-mile, to 72nd at the second, 60th at the third mile, to finish a solid 55th. Way to go, Raider runners!
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The Girls Varsity Cross Country Team with Head Coach Dave Englander (far right) after placing first in the District Championship last month. The team placed 11th overall at the State Champsionship meet on November 2.
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Senior Vivek Divakarla at the State Championship Meet on November 2. Vivek finished 55th overall.
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Raider Boys Varsity Soccer
Raiders Boys Varsity Soccer finished the 2019 season in the Sweet 16 with a tough loss to North Canton Hoover in the Regional Semifinals on October 30. Congrats to this special team on a terrific season and an exciting postseason run!
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The 2019 SHHS Boys Varsity Soccer team.
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Congratulations to Shaker Heights High School tennis coach (and retired SHHS teacher) Al Slawson, who will be honored with the Northeast Ohio USTA Herb Nold Volunteer of the Year Award! This award, given annually to a volunteer within the USTA Northeastern Ohio District who has tirelessly worked to grow tennis within the District, is the most prestigious recognition given by the USTA of Northeastern Ohio. Coach Slawson was the unanimous pick from the awards committee. The award will be presented to Coach Slawson at the Northeast Ohio USTA Toast to Tennis Celebration at Chagrin Valley Athletic Club from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, November 16.
Coach Slawson is in his 35th season of coaching. Last April, he celebrated his 1,000th career coaching win. Way to go, Coach Slawson!
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 Raider Athletics Calendar
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 YEH Spaghetti Dinner is November 7
Bring your family to the Annual Youth Ending Hunger Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7 p.m. this Thursday, November 7 in the Upper Cafeteria at the High School. Cost is $8/adults, $6/students and $4/kids.
Proceeds from the dinner benefit Kiva, a nonprofit organization that crowdfunds loans and unlocks capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world.
Learn more about Kiva
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District-wide International Families Potluck Dinner is November 15
Join us for the District-wide International Families Potluck Dinner at Shaker Heights Middle School on Friday, November 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. Questions? Contact
Jill Lasheen.
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 November Performing Arts Calendar
Middle School Fall Choir Concert: 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, Middle School Auditorium
Middle School Fall Band Concert I: 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, Middle School Auditorium
Middle School Fall Band Concert II: 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, Middle School Auditorium
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Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Presents Macbeth
Enjoy the Shaker Heights High School Theatre presentation of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth, Thursday, November 14 through Saturday, November 16.
Performances each night at 7 p.m.
Tickets available online, $10 adults, $5 seniors and students.
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Shaker Schools Foundation News
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Mark Your Calendar: A Night for the Red & White is March 7, 2020
Each year, the entire community comes together at this annual gala event in support of the Shaker Schools - from longtime residents to newcomers, and everyone in between! Enjoy dinner, dancing, silent auction and student performances at the 28th annual A Night for the Red & White. This party with a purpose provides enrichment for all Shaker students, with a particular focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). The event takes place on March 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Avenue.
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit
shakerschoolsfoundation.org/events. For questions:
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2019 Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Assembly
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Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Inducts New Members
On October 12, the Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame inducted eight new members.
You can watch a recording of the inductees' assembly with Shaker Heights High School juniors and seniors
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From the City of Shaker Heights
New Resident Survey
Are you new/new(ish) to Shaker Heights? We invite you to take the City's New Resident Survey. Your responses will help us understand what draws new residents to Shaker Heights. Thank you!
Take the survey here.
Leaf Collection Tips
Leaf collection season is currently underway. Whether you're new to the City, or a longtime resident, here are some helpful reminders:
- Leaf season runs until mid-December
- Residents should rake leaves to their tree lawns for collection by City crews
- Continue to place brush (large branches) on the tree lawn; please keep brush separate from leaves
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