Shaker Heights High School PTO Newsletter September 22, 2017
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 23 @ 8 pm- Homecoming Dance Saturday, October 7 @7:45 am SAT MON TUES WED THURS FRI 09/25 09/26 09/27 09/28 09/29 Board of Education Work Session @5 pm MON TUES WED THURS FRI 10/02 10/03 10/04 10/05 10/06 ChOrD Parent Group Meeting @6 pm
Theatre Ensemble Preview @7 pm
A Message from the Principal
Greetings Shaker Families, This week, we started emailing daily announcements directly to our students' Shaker gmail accounts. Please remind your child to check email on a daily basis. In addition, the announcements are posted outside the main office, in the upper cafeteria, and on Shaker.org. They are also announced over the PA, at the end of 2nd period, on our Regular Bell Schedule days (unless testing is scheduled during this time).
Next week, on Tuesday, September 26, Counselors will meet with their 10th grade students, during Biology classes, to discuss "Keys to Success" at SHHS. These small-group discussions will include time management, study skills, and the importance of participating in extra-curricular activities. They will also talk about conferences, study circles, and the new process to meet with Counselors. Finally, our Counselors will introduce Naviance, and discuss other tools, such as the Career Cluster Finder and Mind-Set Surveys.
Also next week, please check your home mailbox for instructions on how to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held October 16 & 17, and online scheduling will begin for all on Friday, September 29.
Last, but not least, I hope everybody is ready for a fun-filled Homecoming weekend! There are a variety of exciting events planned for adults, students, and the entire family. I look forward to seeing everybody there!
Jonathan G. Kuehnle, B.S.Ed., B.A., M.Ed. Principal, Shaker Heights High School Office: (216) 295-4201, Cell: (216) 318-5982 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @ShakerPrincipal SHHS School & PTO News
Message from SHHS PTO Co-Presidents Happy 100th Homecoming Shaker! We want to say a big thank you to all of the parents who helped pass out donuts to our students this morning to kick off Spirit Day! What a sweet way to end Spirit Week and kick off Homecoming Weekend!
We hope to see you at the many fun events for Shaker's Homecoming Weekend, many of which are at the high school. Check them all out online.
And please, as you prepare your student for a fun & safe dance on Saturday night, please review the important information the school has sent and talk to your teens before the dance (you may find some helpful insights in this article from Your Teen Magazine).
Our Facebook recommendation this week is the new Shaker Heights Schools Art Page - a chance to peek at the creative work our students are doing.
Questions/comments/suggestions? Let us know!
Wishing you all a safe and happy Homecoming! Thank you, Shaker families! Lisa Hamilton & Lisa Vahey Did You Know..? Some courses have changed names since the introduction of IB to Shaker. English is now called Language and Literature and includes both language development (writing, grammar, vocabulary, etc.) and literature (the texts that are read).
World Languages are now called Language Acquisition because the student is acquiring a second language! We intend for students to become fluent, thus acquiring a second language.
Social Studies is now called Individuals and Societies which is much broader and inclusive than Social Studies. It includes everything from social studies and humanities, to economics and geography. We examine the impact of individuals and their societal context!
Save the Dates for Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, October 16 - Afternoon & Evening (12:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Tuesday, October 17 - All Day (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Parents may schedule conferences via an online portal; instructions will be mailed home the week of September 25. Parents notified of priority meetings, per teachers' requests, will receive information to start scheduling on Wednesday September 27. All parents may begin scheduling conferences on Friday, September 29
Homecoming Dance The Homecoming Dance will take place on September 23rd, from 8-11 pm in the north gymnasium. The theme for this year's dance is 'Shaker 100', as we celebrate the special Homecoming events! No Homecoming dance tickets will be sold at the door. To ensure that all students experience a safe and enjoyable Homecoming dance, we will use breathalyzers as one aspect of our overall comprehensive plan to educate students about the dangers of underage drinking and to prevent student consumption of alcohol prior to the event. The purpose of this message is to alert students and parents that breathalyzers will be administered to all students attending the Homecoming dance and to ensure positive and healthy choices prior to the event. At the entrance to the dance, High School administrators will administer the breathalyzer to each student. Any student receiving a positive result (noting the presence of alcohol) will be taken to a secondary location where the local police and the parent/guardian will be contacted. Per our existing protocol, students with positive results will be given a school consequence and turned over to the local law enforcement agency. Please contact your child's Assistant Principal with any questions.
Please contact Mr. Bartley with any questions.
Gristmill Yearbook Think it's too early in the year to order your student's yearbook? Think again! The yearbook is now available to order for lowest price of the year of $54. Books may be purchased in the main office, through Pay For It, or by ordering through Jostens' website. Personalization can only be purchased by ordering throught the main office or the Jostens website.
Have questions? Check out the Gristmill Yearbook website. It contains important information such as student picture dates, senior photo deadlines & requirements, as well as purchasing a senior recognition ad for your class of 2018 student(s)! Still have questions? Contact James Rodems.
Shaker Bands 19th Annual Alumni/Community Band Play a marching band instrument? Join the Shaker Raiders Marching Band on the field on Saturday, September 23rd for the Alumni/Community Band. The music can be downloaded by clicking here.
More information about the Alumni/Community Band can be found here.
Donatos Band Doughnations Please visit Donatos after every home football game 4-8 pm to support Shaker Bands. When you place your dine-in, pick-up or delivery order, mention that you are with Shaker Bands and Donatos will "dough"nate 20% of your order to Shaker Bands. The funds will be used to reduce the cost of the band trip. Donatos is located at 20116 Van Aken Blvd.Questions? Contact Marcy Robbins You don't have to be part of the band to participate! September 23 October 7 October 21
Picture Day Information Picture day for the High School is TODAY! You can order online until 5:00 pm on Picture Day. Questions? Call ProEvent Photo (216)751-6686 x105.
Senior Portraits Each year, Shaker Heights High School designates a photographer for senior portraits so that the Senior Section of the yearbook has a consistent look. Senior portraits will be taken at the MotoPhoto Portrait Studio (20116 Chagrin Blvd.) again this year. Click here to book your senior portrait appointment. Questions? Email Motophoto.
Read The Shakerite! Get the latest news from the award-winning Shaker Heights High School newspaper. There are many ways to access the news from The Shakerite.
1. Text updates.Text @theshake to 81010. 2. Read it online. 3. Follow it on Twitter (@TheShakerite) 4. Like it on Facebook (The Shakerite). Recent Articles in The Shakerite: Making Homecoming About Coming Home
Shaker Artists Leave Their Marks
Mitchell Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge Guidance Department News
PSAT Practice Booklets & Free Prep Sessions Available The PSAT will be given to students who have registered for the test on Wednesday, October 11th at 8 am at Shaker Heights High School. Registration for the PSAT is now closed.
Students may pick up a PSAT Practice Booklet in the Main Office, or a PDF is available online. Registered students are invited to attend free PSAT Prep Sessions every Tuesday, 8 am-8:40 am in the Small Auditorium. SHHS Athletics News
Boys Soccer The boys varsity soccer team beat Strongsville, on Tuesday evening, with a score of 1-0. The Raiders' goal was scored by Drew Stadler. Special thanks to many of our German Exchange students from Goslar, Germany for being there to cheer them on. Their next game is this Saturday, September 23 at 4:30 pm during our homecoming celebration weekend! Go Shaker!
Fall Sports Photos Did your high school athlete have their fall sports picture taken? If so.... click on this link to view and order their sports photos.
Shaker Crew wins Gold, Beats Penn State, Three Other Colleges at Head of Cuyahoga Regatta Shaker Heights Crew Varsity Girl's Four accomplished something unique this weekend at the 22nd Annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta. The Shaker boat finished first in the Open Women's Four event, ahead of 11 other entries, including Penn State, Miami, Ohio, and John Carroll Universities. Shaker rowed the 5000-meter course in 18:36, ten seconds ahead of the second place boat.
Seniors Gen Fortin and Olivia Whittier and Juniors Sophie Calabrese and Jenna Cahn rowed the victorious Shaker boat. Senior Casey Lewis coxed the gold medal boat. This same lineup rowed in the Scholastic National Championship semi-finals last spring.
" U.S. Rowing Association rules allow all comers to enter an Open event in this fall regatta," explained Shaker Head Coach Bob Valerian. "I thought it would motivate the girls to row against college competition, and obviously it did. I'm guessing it's the first time a Shaker team has ever beaten a Big Ten school in head-to-head competition."
Shaker won a second gold medal in the Junior Women's single sculls when Sophie Calabrese crossed the finish line with a time of 21:10. Sophie led second place Dayton Boat Club by 39 seconds and was more than three minutes ahead of third place North Allegheny High School. Sophie will be rowing the single in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston on October 22.
Two Shaker Boy's crews just missed the medal stand. Shaker's Boy's Open Novice Eight and Varsity Lightweight Four, both finished fourth in their events. Also turning in good performances in their events were Shaker's Boy's Novice Eight (eighth out of 17 entries), the Girl's JV Four (sixth of 22 entries) and Shaker's Novice Girl's Four (fifth of 18 entries).
Coach Valerian had praise for the Shaker Novice rowers. "Many of these kids had never even seen a racing shell before they started training a month ago. They have worked hard, learned well and gave a good account of themselves in their first races on Saturday."
The Crew next races at the Head of the Ohio Regatta in Pittsburgh on October 8th.
Order A Raider Stadium Chair Today Sit in Style. Order your Raider stadium chair today for $70 via Pay- for-it. Orders will be taken until September 23.Your purchase will help the girl's soccer teams. Chairs take about 2 weeks to be delivered. These chairs are super comfortable, have a hook on the bottom so you can lean back a little and not fall, have durable steel frame, and a bungee cord reinforced seat so you are never sitting on a cold hard bench. The back of the chair says "Shaker Raiders."
Shaker High School Swimming & Diving Attention any student interested in Swimming and Diving for the high school 2017- 18 season. There will be a parent information meeting held Tuesday, October 10 at the Woodbury Elementary School Auditorium at 7:00 pm. There will be an athlete meeting held at the Woodbury Elementary School pool on Thursday, October 26 at 4:00 pm.
Swimmers who are interested in participating and who are not involved in a fall sport or club, are welcome to attend open pool practices for swimmers 3:45 - 5:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting October 3. All swimmers and divers must have a completed physical on file and be registered on FINALFORMS PRIOR to starting.
Contact Head Coach Eric Peterson for more information.
High School Athletics Please visit Shaker Athletics website for updated athletics schedules and state tournament results. Be sure to follow @raidersofshaker on Twitter for up-to-date information regarding all of your Raider athletics teams! Weekly Athletics Schedule The weekly Raider athletics schedule is updated every week. Please click below to view this week's schedule. Questions? Contact Mike Babinec, Assistant Athletic Director.
Athletics Calendar Sept. 25-30 School District News
A Message from the PTO Council President Happy Friday! Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered, donated, and participated in the Rainbow Run at the Middle School, as well as, everyone who attended Red Raider Day at the High School! Both events were fun and successful, but the fun and Shaker Pride continues this weekend.
Calling all Shaker families, friends and alumni: The WHOLE SHAKER COMMUNITY is invited to this weekend's Homecoming Festivities! See the information below about Homecoming.
Kanika Christian PTO Council President
Board of Education Candidate Forum Wednesday, October 18th at 7 pm Shaker Heights High School Small Auditorium Please plan to join us for a moderated candidate forum focused on "Excellence, Equity & Exploration" for our district's students. This event is being co-sponsored by: Impact Shaker, Onaway, Ludlow and Lomond Community Organizations, PTO Council, SHHS PTO, SOAAR, and by student organizations: The Shakerite and SHHS NAACP. All four candidates are confirmed to attend.
Thank you to Amy Hanauer, Shaker parent and founding executive director of Policy Matters Ohio, who will be our moderator.
We will be taking your recommendations for questions. Please submit recommendations for questions online
Forum Flyer
Board of Education Documents Stay informed about Board of Education decisions and policies!
Weekly Board Packet for Week Ending September 15
Minutes from August 15 Board of Education Meeting
Instrument Donations The Woodbury Band Department is accepting band instrument donations to help students who are in need of an instrument for the school year. Donations can be either taken to Woodbury or to Academy Music for appraisal and are tax deductible. Thank you for your donations!
Shaker CommUnity Markets Thursday, September 28 @ 5 pm - 7 pm Thursday, October 26 @ 4 pm - 6 pm Onaway/Woodbury shared parking lot and blacktop 3115 Woodbury Road (*rain location - Onaway Gym)
Make your way through the market to access school resources, community services, nutrition & health information, cooking demonstrations, giant lawn games, line-dancing, jump rope and a collaborative art project. These free markets will include booths about extra-curricular activities, police & fire departments, library programs, and fresh fruits & vegetables from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. *Anyone accompanied by an adult with a valid ID can take home produce from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Shaker CommUnity Markets are unique community collaborations by the Shaker Heights City Schools, Shaker PTO Council CommUnity Builders, Shaker Schools Center for Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.), the City of Shaker Heights, the Shaker Heights Library, and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Please join us for this free, fulfilling and fun community event! Questions? Contact Keith Langford (295-6268).
Homecoming Weekend There's something for everyone over Homecoming Weekend, September 22- 24, 2017! It's not just for our alums! All are invited.
Raider Nation Night Out at the Dealership Friday, September 22nd from 7 pm - 11 pm Shaker parents, community members, alums and friends are invited to enjoy live music, food trucks and fun! Complimentary caricatures will be available as a keepsake! There is no admission charge but we want to know if you are coming. Please register at here.
Raider Nation Pre-Game Festival on the Oval Saturday, September 23rd from 11 am-1 pm This is all about family-friendly fun including games, activities, Dr. U.R. Awesome and his amazing bubbles, rides on the Rocket Car, hot dogs on the grill, and the East Coast Custard Truck. At 11 am, there will be a bus tour of the city available at no charge.Please register online for the bus tour.
Shaker 100 Challenge It's Day 31 for the Shaker 100 Challenge, and we're 1/3 of the way to our goal of $10,000! We extend a big thank you to the donors who have contributed $3,200 to date. To stay on pace, we need YOU to help! Please show your love for Shaker by donating at shaker.org/foundation. Help us keep the momentum going!
1. Make an online donation of $100 2. Print out the Proud to Support the Shaker 100 Campaign sign or make your own. 3. Sport your favorite Shaker gear or red shirt and take a selfie while holding the sign. 4. E-mail your photo and let us know your year of graduation if you are a Shaker alum 5. We will post and tag you on our Facebook pages for the Shaker Schools Foundation and the Alumni page if appropriate 6. We will let you know when it is posted and will ask you to share it on your page.
New Robocall System Coming this Fall Later this fall, Shaker Schools will roll out a new robocall system that will only call you on the phone numbers you choose. We'll release more information on the new system's features in the coming month, so stay tuned! Questions? Contact Jen Kuhel. Quick Links
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