Shaker Heights Schools eNews

April 7, 2024

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!

The Shaker eNews is published weekly on Sundays.

Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming activities, events and athletic competitions.

Please note the following upcoming important dates:

No School for Students, Solar Eclipse Day | Monday, April 8
No School for Students/Teachers, Eid-al-Fitr | Wednesday, April 10
Rainbow Run | Saturday, April 13, 12-4 p.m.
Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, April 16, 5 p.m.
Kindergarten Kickoff | Saturday, April 20, 1-4 p.m.

Click on the appropriate link below for school-level and building PTO news:

Use these Quick Links to access the following District information:

Important Reminders for the Week of April 8

There is no school for students on Monday, April 8, due to the solar eclipse. Schools and offices will close for the day at 11:30 a.m.
There is no school for staff and students on Wednesday, April 10, in observance of Eid-al-Fitr. Administrative offices will remain open.

Report Cards for Grades 5-12 Available This Week

Report cards for Grades 5-12 for the third grading period will be available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal on Thursday, April 11. Please note that the link has changed to https://ps-sh.metasolutions.net/public/ since you may have last logged in to view report cards. Families of students in grades 5-12 may login on Thursday, April 11, after 12 p.m. noon to view the report cards from the third quarter.

Click this Help Doc for step-by-step instructions; email powerschool@shaker.org for assistance with Parent Portal access.

Report cards are not available via the PowerSchool app. It is always preferable to login to the PowerSchool Portal via a browser on your laptop or smartphone.

A Community Conversation on Cell Phones, Social Media and Student Wellness

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Shaker Heights Schools hosted a Community Conversation on Cell Phones, Social Media and Student Wellness. The event featured panelist presentations and an audience question and answer session.

The presentation from the event can be found here.

The next event is a Community Conversation: Cell Phone Use in Schools on Tuesday, May 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Shaker Heights High School.

Shaker Schools Night with the Cleveland Monsters

Enjoy Shaker Schools night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday, April 13, as the Cleveland Monsters face off against Laval Rocket at 7 p.m.!

Discounted tickets can be purchased here.

As an added bonus, the Shaker Youth Hockey teams will be playing before the game and during intermission!

Contact Liz Goldsmith with the Cleveland Monsters at egoldsmith@clevelandmonsters.com with questions.

Woodbury Celebration on May 17

The Shaker Heights Schools and the Shaker Schools Foundation are planning a celebration of Woodbury's history and legacy on Friday, May 17, from 5-7 p.m.

All members from the community, past and present, are invited to this open house event to enjoy the history of Woodbury and take a walk through the building prior to the renovations. Food trucks will be on site for guests to purchase dinner.

Please RSVP for planning purposes here.

Fernway Reads Their Way to the Final Four!

Fernway third graders made it to the final four in the NCAA's Read to the Final Four contest and were hosted Friday at Tourney Town for the awards ceremony! They were congratulated on their efforts by NASA, the NCAA and even Congresswoman Shontell Brown!

The top four schools in the contest read for a combined 1.3 million minutes! Each third grader from the Final Four schools received a prize package featuring items from the NCAA, NASA and Scholastic.

Cleveland is buzzing with excitement for the Women’s NCAA Championship, but these kids are the true champions! Keep reading, Fernway!

Read more about the Read to the Final Four program here.

Stay up to date by following the Shaker Schools Foundation on our social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn!

Now Taking Applications for Summer Opportunity Assistance Scholarships

Shaker Schools Foundation is pleased to offer two funds dedicated to furthering equitable access to educational and sports activities outside of the District's offerings. Students in grades 1-12 currently enrolled in the Shaker Heights City School District are eligible to participate. We have assisted over 160 Shaker students so far this school year!

BEYOND THE DESK FUND - Scholarship support for students seeking financial assistance to participate in classes, camps, visual or performing arts groups, and more. Ex: Music Camps, Dance, Gymnastics, Theatre Camps, Workshops, Stem Camps and more!

LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FUND - Scholarship support for students seeking financial assistance to participate in youth team sports. Ex: Baseball, Taekwon-do, Soccer, Hockey, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Basketball and more!

Visit our website for more information about these wonderful opportunities!

From the Margins to the Center

Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month, Vol. 9

Eid al-Fitr

William Warren

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator

In several states across the country, Arab American Heritage Month is formally recognized during the month of April. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Arab American Resilience and Diversity,” highlighting the contributions of Arab Americans throughout history and their community’s rich heritage. On Wednesday, April 10, there will be no classes for students in observance of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday celebrated worldwide by Muslims to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. During Eid, Muslims gather to pray at sunrise, and then celebrate by giving gifts, visiting relatives and sharing meals together. This is the first school year that the District observes Eid, following a long-standing practice of observing other religious holidays. As an International Baccalaureate school district committed to equipping students with the knowledge of our global and multicultural society, educating our students about Arab American culture, religion and heritage is crucial to their development as global learners.

Additional Resources

Rainbow Run is Almost Here - Register Today!

Join us on Saturday, April 13, RAIN or SHINE for a 2-mile fun run/walk through the Shaker Middle School neighborhood. Food trucks, concessions & DJ celebration will take place afterward at the finish line! (Food truck accepts credit cards.)

Event Details:

Saturday, April 13, rain or shine!
12 p.m. Check-in -- you must register to participate in the run!
12:30 pm Celebration Ceremony
1 p.m. Race begins with a staggered start
4 p.m. Rainbow Run event concludes
Shaker Heights Middle School Upper Fields
Registration is $5
Registration with an event t-shirt is $25

*Participants must register by Monday at 11 a.m. to receive a 2024 Rainbow Run T-Shirt ($25). Otherwise, participants can register without a t-shirt ($5) anytime leading up to the event. Same-day registrations will be accepted up to the start of the event.

The SHHS Flower Sale is Now Open!

PRE-SALE ORDER DEADLINE MAY 6th

Click here to order!

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Teacher and Staff appreciation, Black Student Conference, Bridges Summer Program, Career Awareness Events, Spirit Days, Senior Celebrations, After Prom, Innovation Center Requests, AP/IB Testing, Student Activity Fair, MLK Day- just to name a few!

Order early as favorites tend to sell out! Follow us on Facebook.

Questions? Call Tiffany Goldstein at 216-577-5968 or goldeezgirl@me.com

*We are only doing online ordering this year. If you need assistance placing your orders, please call Kate Blaszak at 216-314-4724 or kateblaszak@me.com

Thank you for your continued support!

April is Fair Housing Month

Did you know: if you are a renter in Shaker Heights, in addition to landlord/tenant laws, there are also fair housing laws that protect your right to live free from discrimination? For example, a landlord cannot deny you housing simply because you have children, or because you or a family member with a disability has a service or emotional support animal. Know your rights by clicking here. Fair housing is for everyone!

Candidates Sought for Council Seat

The City of Shaker Heights is seeking candidates for a seat soon to open on City Council. Consider sharing your time and talents in service to your community. Access a link to the application.