Shaker Heights High School PTO E-Newsletter
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The Oval Online - Shaker Heights High School PTO E-Newsletter Friday, March 1, 2013 In This Week's Issue This Week & Next Notes & News March 2 8-11 p.m. Winter Dance @ SHHS Band Notes March 4 6:30 p.m. Band Boosters Meeting@SHMS 7 p.m. Turkey Mini-Curriculum Night Sports News by Professor Saritoprak Community News March 5 National Greek Exam March 6 National Latin Exam PTO Information 7 p.m. PTO Council Meeting @Onaway March 7 National French Exam Submissions to the Oval? March 8 OJCL Convention @ Columbus March 9 7:45 a.m. SAT Quick Links 7 p.m. Night for the Red & White Contact Email @ Tudor Arms About SHHS PTO Upcoming Morning Announcements March 10 Turn Clocks Ahead 1 Hour March 11-15 Delayed Start for OGT Testing Online School Calendar (Lunch at 10:45 a.m., classes start 11:39 a.m.) Senior Project 7 p.m. SHHS PTO Meeting & Program March 12 6 p.m. State of the Schools Meeting SHHS Web Page March 13-16 7 p.m. New Stages 31 March 15 & 16 9:15 p.m. New Stages 31 City of Shaker Heights March 20 7 p.m. Choir & Orchestra Pre-Trip Concert March 21 3 p.m. Semanteme Coffee House BOE Sunshine Calendar Schools Strategic Plan 3:30 p.m. Hoops for Hunger Shaker School News Feed Staff v. Student Basketball Game 7 p.m. Special Ed Comm Meeting@SHMS March 22 7:30 p.m. Band Pre-Trip Preview Concert March 27 End of 3rd Quarter Nominating Committee Proposed SHHS 2013-2014 PTO Board President Marnee Anderson President Caroline Weingart 1st Vice President Robin Eisen 1st Vice President Marisa Maury VP Communication Darlene Collins Grant VP Educational Enrichment Monica Lacks VP Financial Management Lauren Bowen VP Outreach Molly Ritts VP Parent Education & Advocacy Maria Hunter Secretary Molly Markey Treasurer Charles Crowley Assistant Treasurer Betsy Potiker Nominating Chair Patty Kilroy Nominating Chair Eileen McKeon Nancy Longman & Dorothea Polster SHHS 2012-2013 Nominating Committee Co-Chairs NOTES & NEWS Tutoring Center The Tutoring Center is now open. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in rooms 155 and 156. Math, Science and English help will be available. Tutoring Center schedule. There is also assistance in study and organizational skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Math Study Circles for honors and advanced students will be on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 pm in room 204. Science Study Circles for honors and AP Science students are every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00, in Room 274. Yearbook Price $55- TODAY Friday, March 1st last date to pre-order. Senior Congratulation Ads Senior Ads are SOLD OUT! SHHS Science Olympiad Team The Shaker Heights High School Science Olympiad team advances to the State Science Olympiad tournament! The team participated in the Case Western Reserve University Regional Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday February 23rd, which is one of the most competitive regional tournaments in the Nation. Shaker was one of six teams to advance to the State tournament to be held in Columbus at The Ohio State University in April. The Science Olympiad competition is comprised of 23 different science, technology, and engineering events, and Shaker students placed in the top 5, out of 22 teams, in 10 of the 23 events. First Place: Sameer Apte, Vishie Betapudi, Jacob Gardner, and Mia Wang. Second Place: Leo Izen, Alex Maytin, Kai Smith, Anno van der Akker, and Ezra Zigmond. Third Place: Linda Fan, Kerstin Niedermaier, and Mia Wang Fourth Place: Ryan LaMonica and Alex Maytin. Fifth Place: Alex Cullina and Joshua Schultheiss. The students who took part in the regional competition this weekend include: Sameer Apte, Vishi Betapudi, Alex Cullina, Linda Fan, Jacob Gardner, Lee Hsu, Anna Hundert, Ryan LaMonica, Alex Maytin, Liam McFadden, Sam McFadden, Kerstin Niedermaier, Marc Reis, Shaun Roy, Joshua Schultheiss, Evan Seballos, Kai Smith, Maggie Steinberg, Brendan Sullivan, Anno van den Akker, Mia Wang, Yixuan Wang, Luke Zhu, and Ezra Zigmond.Coaches are Mr. Cox, Dr. Marencik, Mr. Moore, and Mr. O'Verko. The Ohio Graduation Test Each student in Ohio is required to pass the Ohio Graduation Test to earn a High School diploma. The test is administered in five subject areas: Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Science and Social Studies and will be given the week of March 11. Additional information can be found at http://www.shaker.org/TestingState.aspx. If you have specific questions, please contact Karen Slovikovski at [email protected] or 295-4068. Shaker Heights High School provides students with opportunities to prepare for the tests. Here is this week's schedule: Monday, March 4 During the day, Social Studies review for students recommended by their teachers in the 216 conference room 3:15 - 4:30pm Math in the Small Auditorium for any student taking the test in March Tuesday, March 5 During the day, Math review for upperclassmen in Upper Cafeteria During the day, Social Studies review for students recommended by their teachers in the 216 conference room Wednesday, March 6 During the day, Social Studies review for students recommended by their teachers in the 216 conference room 3:30 - 5:00pm Science in room 253B for any student taking the test in March Thursday, March 7 During the day, Math review for upperclassmen in rooms 14, 18 or 20 During the day, Social Studies review for students recommended by their teachers in the 216 conference room 3:15 - 4:30pm Math in the Small Auditorium for any student taking the test in March Friday, March 8 During the day, Social Studies review for students recommended by their teachers in the 216 conference room Advanced Placement Exam Registration DEADLINE THIS WEEK Advanced Placement Exams will be administered May 6 - 16. Registration continues this week. Each student needs to submit a registration form with the signature of each of their AP teachers to Mrs. Neil in the main office. The fee per exam is $89 through this Wednesday, March 6. After March 6, the fee increases to $100 per exam! Payment and registration details can be found on the attachment. Please contact Mrs. Slovikovski at [email protected] or 295-4068 with any questions. Financial Aid for Advanced Placement Exam Fees PAST DUE Financial Aid is available to students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch and others who meet federal income guidelines or have special circumstances. Please contact Mrs. Slovikovski in room 19 or email her at [email protected] IMMEDIATELY. The deadline had been February 27. All information is strictly confidential. OGT Preparation Calendar AP Registration Form Shaker Teacher and Students Raise Funds for Leukemia Research Walker to Run Half Marathon for Leukemia Research was the headline of a recent article in the Shakerite. Jason Walker is a passionate science teacher at Shaker High School training and fundraising to help beat cancer. He is getting great support from three high school students, Tia Morrison, Hannah Harris and Kyra Hall, who are doing community service and their senior project with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS.) How can we help him with his goal and the Society's mission to beat cancer? * It's easy! You can donate directly to LLS. * Or come out to a fundraiser (and bring your friends) to Brennan's Colony the evening of Tuesday, March 12th at 2299 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights. Click here for details. * If neither works for you, please consider donating a silent auction item or gift basket for the March 12th fundraising event. Email Mr. Walker with your donation item. As you can see our staff and students are making a positive impact in the community and beyond. For more information, you can also contact Holly at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society directly at 216 264-5721. Hoops for Hunger The annual Staff vs. Student Basketball Game is on Thursday, March 21st, so mark your calendars. The game takes place in the North Gym of the high school right after school (usually starting by 3:30 or 3:45). For spectators: Admission is $1 or 3 cans with all the money going to the Harvest for Hunger Food Drive. If you can't make the game but would like to make a contribution, click here to donate online or you can send it to Mr. Scanlon at the High School. Videos of SHHS PTO and Your Teen "The College Event" If you missed "The College Event" in January, videos of the presentations are available online . Find out more about the college process. Topics are: College Sports Recruiting; Teaching Teens Financial Independence; A Parent's Role; The Admissions Process; Finding the Right Fit; and 529 Savings Plans. AfterProm Raider Earrings - AfterProm 2013 Fundraiser The first order sold out quickly so get yours soon! Earrings are $10 a pair and are being sold to help support the Shaker Heights After Prom. If you are interested in purchasing a pair or two (or ten), click here to place an order and you will be contacted to arrange delivery/pick up (earrings are available now). (Check, payable to SHHS After Prom 2013 or Cash). Earrings will also be available for sale at some High School Events. Thank you. Donations: AfterProm is a parent volunteer/funded event, you can donate on Payforit; or send a check, payable to SHHS After Prom 2013, care of Angie Hartman 21111 Sydenham, Shaker Heights, OH 44122. Thank you for your support! Senior Project Sponsors If you are interested in acting as a Sponsor for Shaker Heights High School's Senior Project, please complete the contact form online and we will add you to our database.