April 2018 Newsletter: General News Items

Save the Date: Superintendent’s Farewell Chat with Leon Bibb

Join Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. and former local news anchor Leon Bibb for a Farewell Chat from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 in the High School Small Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public, however registration is required as seats are limited. Register online now.

Parents and guardians of children entering kindergarten this fall are invited to attend a special Open House to learn about Shaker's kindergarten program, meet the principal, teachers and fellow parents, and ask questions of registration personnel:

• Fernway: April 18, 9:30 a.m. (children are welcome)

• Boulevard: April 18, 6:30 p.m.

• Lomond: April 19, 7 p.m.

• Onaway: April 20, 9:30 a.m. (children are welcome)

• Mercer Muffins in the Morning (Open House was held in March): April 19, 9 a.m.

If you cannot attend your home school’s Open House, you are welcome to attend one at any other K-4 building.

All are welcome to join the Woodbury School community on Monday, April 23 for Woodbury Creating Change—Woodbury School’s fourth community and all-school event that mixes art, social justice and charity! This event is open to the public. Register, then buy your ticket for only $6 cash/check or $6.25 online (additional charge for PayForIt convenience fee). All proceeds will be donated to one of four charities and, in return, guests will take home one of more than 1,000 handmade succulent planters crafted by Woodbury students and community members.

What to expect on April 23:

• Plan to spend approximately one hour enjoying the experience.

• There are four staggered start times to minimize traffic. Please select a 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. start time when you register.

• Ticket price includes one planter, succulent and a dessert.

• Food will be available for purchase: pizza for $1/slice and food truck items will range between $8-12 per item.

Learn more about the event, registration and payment options online at Woodbury Creating Change. We hope to see you there!

Registering students in the Shaker Heights City School District has never been easier. Parents and guardians can access our new online registration process that saves time and ensures the District has accurate, up-to-date information on students.

Families wishing to register students have two options:

• Visit registration.shaker.org and complete all necessary documents online prior to your appointment at the Registration Office. This will dramatically reduce the time it takes to register your child.

• For those who would like assistance completing the forms online, please make an appointment at the Registration Office, 216-295-4321, and our staff will most graciously walk you through the process.

With either option, parents/guardians must schedule an appointment to review completed forms and to complete registration for a student. Please contact the Registration Office located in the Administration Building, 15600 Parkland Drive. Office hours are from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Schedule an appointment by calling 216-295-4321. The appointment lasts a maximum of one hour (additional time will be needed when registering multiple children). A parent/legal guardian must appear in person to register their child.

Register for 2018 Summer Exploration Learning and Fun (SELF)! SELF provides a wide selection of summer program options for all students in our District. Our programs address barriers that currently exist and focus on equity, excellence and exploration by providing differentiated services and enrichment opportunities for all Shaker students at the elementary, middle and high school levels.  

Programs focus on the arts, STEM, global languages, skills, career and personal development.  All of our programs offer a robust curriculum that includes a focus on the Literacy and Math standards.

Sessions fill quickly! Learn more and register now online.

The District began implementation of the current five-year Strategic Plan—which establishes priorities in academics and student experience, continuous improvement, policy, human resources and facilities, communications, and finance—in July 2014. Today, with 15 months remaining, the District is looking ahead to develop the next five-year Strategic Plan. A variety of voices and insights are invaluable and necessary to informing the next Strategic Plan. 

The Committee will be comprised of 44 representatives from various stakeholder groups: students, community members, parents, Shaker Schools employees, Board of Education members, administrators, business owners, etc. Meetings will be held in May and June, followed by a summer recess, and then again September through November. Committee members will be finalized later this month.

Interesting in applying to be on the committee? Complete the Strategic Plan Committee Application by April 10.