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OVAL CONTACT
INFORMATION Deadline for
submitting SHHS-related
information for the SHHS
Weekly OVAL Email is
Thursday 4 p.m. (during the
school year). Send
submissions, comments or
questions to
September 5, 2014
This Week & Next
Lunch Menu September 8-12
September 6 10 a.m.-Noon Doggie Dip
Thornton Pool
September 8 7 p.m. PTO Meeting
7 p.m. ChOrD Meeting
September 9 6 p.m. Board of Education
@ SHHS Small Aud
September 11 6:30 p.m. IB Info Session
7 p.m. Parent Open House
Curriculum Night
September 12 Picture Day (Grades 9-11)
September 13 8 a.m. ACT
1 p.m. Raider Day & Mass Band
SHHS vs. Avon Lake
Upcoming
September 15 7 p.m. PTO Council Meeting
September 17 Grade 12 Parent Meetings
6:30 p.m. Gr.12 Naviance Meeting
7 p.m. Gr. 12 College Planning
September 25 NO SCHOOL (Grades K-12)
September 27 HOMECOMING
1 p.m. SHHS vs. Stow-Munroe
8 p.m. Homecoming Dance
October 9 Senior Picture Day (at school)
[for yearbook photo only]
ShakerHighPTO@gmail.com.
PTO NEWS
SHHS PTO Meeting
Mark your calendars for our first PTO meeting of the year:
Success at the High School!
A panel of teachers will discuss what to expect and how to be successful at
the high school. Come hear what they have to say and learn more about the
events and happenings at our school. Join us at our first PTO
meeting, Monday, September 8th, 7:00, small auditorium.
PTO Council Meeting
Join us on September 15
All parents are encouraged to attend the PTO Council meeting on Monday,
September 15, at 7 p.m. in the Lower Cafeteria of the High School. PTO
representatives from all eight buildings will give updates on what is
happening in their schools and Dr. Hutchings will present a summary of
District initiatives. Come to the PTO Council meeting and get informed about
your School District!
Be Included in the Shaker Heights Schools Family Directory
The Shaker Heights Schools Family Directory is a handy resource and a great
way for High School families to connect. It includes the information that
parents/guardians choose to enter, such as student names, schools and
grade level, family addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.
The directory is for the exclusive use of families and staff members of the
Shaker Heights City School District. The directory information will not be
used for any commercial, political, or non-profit purposes.
To be included in the directory, families must enter their information using
the online form by going to www.shaker.org/ptodirectory. The deadline for
entering information is Saturday, September 20. If you do not complete the
online form, your family will not be in the directory. This must be done each
year. The directory will be posted online in ProgressBook, a secure,
password-protected location. Parents using the online form will have the
opportunity to request a paper copy of the directory, which is distributed in
the fall.
Did You Know High School Parents Have a Web Page?
The High School PTO web page is a great resource for parents. Check it out
at www.shaker.org/hspto
Raider Rainbow Run on Friday, September 19
The Raider Rainbow Run is a 5k fun run through the Shaker Middle School
neighborhood. This event is both a friendraiser and a fundraiser! Registered
runners will be given a white t-shirt and will make their way on a course with
7 color stations. Volunteers from our elementary schools will spray the
runners with various colors as they pass each station. We will have festivities
at the end of the race, a dj and food trucks, so you and your family can
hang around and socialize.
Everyone is welcome to participate; the registration fee is $25. There are
fundraising prizes for Middle School students and fundraising incentives for
everyone. Teachers and staff - school district employees can participate for
free (but we hope you will fundraise, too!) Register by September 10 to
guarantee a T-shirt.
To register and find out more information, go to
www.wizathon.com/raiderrainbowrun.
Want to volunteer? Contact Maria Pelletier or 216-752-5711
Questions? Contact Yvette Reynolds.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @raiderrainbow5k and use
#raiderrainbow5k and on Facebook at Raider Rainbow Run.
Support PTO Council
PTO Council helps all Shaker School families by:
* providing the e-mail account used to send informational e-mails before
the start of school and throughout the year
* administering the e-mail account used for the electronic distribution of
PTO school newsletters
* creating the Shaker Heights Schools Family Directory
* helping compile the annual calendar mailed to families
PTO Council is funded solely through voluntary direct donations from families
and teachers. There are no fundraisers or other funding sources. Please
consider a tax-deductible gift to PTO Council by going to www.payforit.net.
Click on "Fundraiser." Thank you!
Reminder about Heinen's School Program
Sign up at local grocery stores, Heinen's and Giant Eagle to help earn money
and points for Shaker School s every time you use your card. Even if you
participated last year, you must go online and sign up again for each year.
For Heinen's:Visit http://www.heinensrewards.com/
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Sign in or register your rewards card, and then
Go to the ABC School Program link at the bottom.
Choose MY PROFILE on the top of the ABC Program page
Scroll down to the ABC Donation Program and you can select the school of
your choice (Shaker Heights, Shaker Heights High School).
NOTES & NEWS
Emergency Medical & Enrollment Form
It's very important for parents to complete, sign, and return the
Emergency Medical & Enrollment Form by Friday, September 5th. This
form, bright yellow in color, will be included in mailings sent to High School,
Middle School, and Woodbury families, and will be distributed to families of
K-4 students early in the school year. It is used to collect information that is
needed for your child's health, safety, and well-being, including:
Emergency contact information
Consent for emergency medical treatment
Permission to take photographs or video of your child
Permission to release student information to military recruiters and the PTO
directory
Permission for your child to go on field trips
Please return your completed form to the school office by September 5.
Thanks for making completion of this form a priority.
Pay Your Child's Student Fee On-line
Log onto Shaker's re-designed website at www.shaker.org and pay your
child's $25 student fee.
Under the Find it Fast tool bar in the red box on the left, select PayForIt to
pay your child's student fee on-line.
The District would like to encourage you to use this convenient and secure
online service to pay for school meals, student fees, and seasonal items such
as yearbooks. For more information, visit www.shaker.org/payforit.
You may also make your tax deductible donation to the Shaker Heights PTO
Council and Band Boosters on PayForIt!!
To get updates from the district sign up for the Shaker Heights City School
District e-Newsletter
Yearbook Ordering
Order your yearbook today at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or return the
order formwith payment to the main office. Pre-order the 2014-15 Yearbook
for $50 until October 19th. . Price will increase as we get closer to the end of
the ordering period. Check the form for different personalization options and
package pricing. Limited time offer, free Icons on the front of the yearbook
with orders placed by September 19th, click here for information.
Yearbook Photos for Seniors
CLASS OF 2015 SENIOR PORTRAITS
MotoPhoto Portrait Studio in Shaker Heights is the official school
photographer for Shaker Heights High School senior portraits. For a
consistant look in the yearbook, all yearbook portraits must be taken at
MotoPhoto. Shaker Heights High School would like 100% participation from
the class of 2015 for the senior section of the yearbook therefore
the deadline has been extended until October 9, 2014. Please refer
to motophotoseniors.com for session options or call (216)751-6686 x103 for
your appointment.
MotoPhoto will be at the school on October 9, 2014 for senior students who
do not intend on purchasing portraits, but would like to appear in the senior
section of the yearbook.
Shakerite
Be sure to check out Shaker Heights High School's Student Newspaper, The
Shakerite. The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news
organization, has four print issues each school year, but currently publishes
most of its content online. The Shakerite can also be read on its mobile app,
available for free download on the Apple iTunes Store for iPhone and iPad.
Readers can receive updates from The Shakerite's Facebook and Twitter
accounts, as well as sports news from the Raider Zone Twitter account.
Educational & Scholarship Opportunities
Upcoming College Visits at SHHS
Seniors: Colleges Information Sessions at SHHS Sept. 8 -12
College admissions representatives will be visiting the high school during
September and October. These visits are for students only. To see the
full list of visits, log-in to the Naviance website. Students must register to
attend sessions by using Naviance. All information sessions take place in
Room 216 unless otherwise noted.
9/8 Amherst - 1:30 p.m.
9/9 Haverford College - 2:00 p.m.
9/10 Connecticut College - 8:30 a.m.
9/10 Vanderbilt University - 9:30 a.m.
9/10 Hampton University - 10:30 a.m.
9/10 Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 1:00 p.m.
9/10 Williams College - 2:00 p.m.
9/11 Miami University, OH - 8:00 a.m.
9/11 Cleveland State University - 9:00 a.m.
9/11 Hofstra University - 10:00 a.m.
9/11 University of Virginia - 11:00 a.m.
9/11 Ferris State University, 2:00 p.m.
9/12 Colby College - 9:00 a.m.
9/12 Morehouse College - 12:00 p.m.
9/12 University of Colorado at Boulder - 2:00 p.m.
Wings of Women Conference
The Wings of Women Conference is geared towards high school young
women interested in STEM-related fields (science, technology, engineering
and math). Participants will have the chance to speak with women mentors
from these fields and learn how they became successful. Participants will
also experience hands-on-activities, a tour of the International Women's Air
& Space Museum, and learn how real aviation technology works.
The conference will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. at Burke Lakefront Airport, 1501 N. Marginal Rd., Cleveland, OH
44114.
Students must apply to be accepted to the program - please see the
applicationand flyer. The deadline to apply is Saturday, September 27,
2014. There is a $20 student registration fee if accepted. Each participant
will receive breakfast and lunch, a t-shirt, and a swag bag. Ten scholarships
are available. The instructions for how to apply for a scholarship are on the
flyer.
Volunteer Opportunity - Hospice of the Western Reserve
The Hospice of the Western Reserve will be holding a series of Volunteer
Education sessions for teens that are interested in volunteering in a hospice
setting. Teens help with activities for patients and their families. Volunteer
education sessions will be held Fridays,October 3,10,17 and 24, 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St,
Cleveland, OH. Teens attend only the first four hours in series. For more
information, visit www.hospicewr.org/volunteer The Teen Volunteer link has
lots of information. To register, call 800-707-8922 ext. 6881.
Youth Challenge Volunteer Opportunity Training Sessions
Youth Challenge brings together children with physical disabilities and youth
volunteers who enrich each other's lives through one-on-one participation in
adapted sports and recreational activities. Volunteers (ages 12 through
12th grade) are needed for soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, rock
climbing, parties and more! Meetings take place 4:00 -5:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Thursdays and Fridays at various locations.
Students who are interested in volunteering should plan to attend one of
these mandatory training sessions:
Tuesday, Sept. 16th in Room 114 -OR- Thursday, Sept. 18th in the
Library 4:00 -6:00 p.m. at the Hana Perkins Center 19910 Malvern Rd.,
Shaker Heights, OH. Please call Youth Challenge at 440-892-1001 to RSVP.
Visit their website to learn more about the program.
SPORTS NEWS - GO RAIDERS!
The schedule for Shaker Heights High School's Athletic events are listed
online at Digital Sports.
For Shaker Heights High School athletic information and news visit the
athletic department's web page on shaker.org
Fall Athletics
2014 Fall Athletic passes are now available.
For $40 you can attend as many games as you like. This includes all fall,
home, Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball and Soccer games. Regular
admission is $6 per game. Contact Vikki Long for more information.
Sports Boosters
Sports Boosters give three ($500) scholarships to student
athletes eachyear.
Sports Boosters provide fundraising opportunities for
SHHS teams.
Sports Boosters provide grants for SHHS teams.
Sports Boosters is a volunteer, parent run group.
Join now and take advantage of a great deal.The next 4 people that join at
the $75 level will receive a Raider Booster Seat, Shaker Raider Magnet AND
5 tickets ($30 value!) for the turf. The tickets can be used for admission to
any home football, soccer or field hockey games this fall.
Go to our website and fill out your membership form today!!
Shaker Raiders Football Booster Club Fundraiser
Come one, come all on a Ladies Day Away on Saturday September 20 to
support the Shaker Raiders Football Program! We are traveling to Amish
Country via Lakefront Lines Charter Bus. Cost is $30 per person. Light
refreshments will be served. Itinerary includes the flea market, winery,
bakery, meat market, peddler, and Amish restaurant. Please contact Kim
Graham at 312-2613 for additional information.
Men's Golf
Red raider golf celebrated a total of four wins this week.
Junior varsity, led by Brendan Sullivan and Ben Cawley, defeated Western
Reserve and Brush yesterday. JV is 3 and 1.
Varsity, led by Daniel Hirsh and Colin Kempton, defeated Brush and Parma.
Daniel has medaled in six out of seven matches this year. The boys are 4
and 0 -- undefeated thus far. Can you say 2012 all over again?
Home Games for September 5-13
Full schedule online at Digital Sports.
"Hey, where's my team's information?"
If you don't see your student's team results from matches/games,
fundraisers or special events listed it's because no information was sent to
the Oval for publication. Items sent to shakerhighpto@gmail.com before 4
p.m. on Thursday will be included in Friday's Oval. GO RAIDERS!!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Shaker Public Library
Teen Center Hours
3:30-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday
The Teen Center, a homework and activity center for teens in grades 7-12, is
located on the second floor of the Main Library. It is open Monday through
Thursday, 3:30 to 7:00 pm during the school year, 1:30 to 5:00 pm during
school breaks and the summer.
Shaker Public Library Teen Information and Events.
City of Shaker Heights
12th Annual Doggie Dip
Saturday, September 6th from 10 a.m. to Noon
Thornton Park Pool
Thornton Park pool goes to the dogs. Owners are welcome to swim with their
dogs in the unheated/unchlorinated water. A lifeguard is on duty. Well
behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs not well behaved will need a muzzle.
Treats are available for the dogs; arts and crafts projects for kids; $5
dog/non-resident; $3 dog/resident. Call 216-491-1295 for information.
Town Hall Meeting - Recycling
Monday, September 8th from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Road
Learn about the City's recycling program and have your questions answered.
The meeting will include presentations by the Public Works Department and
the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District.
MyCom
South Shaker Neighborhood Council Meeting....
The South Shaker My Com Youth Initiative announces the upcoming
community meeting for parents, community advocates, elected officials and
all other supportive residents!
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building
Please mark your calendars to attend and participate in our community
update and dialogue on youth events and issues! Thank you for your
continued support!
Greater Cleveland Foodbanck
Breaking For Bread To Help The Hungry Of Ohio
On Saturday, September 20, enjoy a rapid-fire board-breaking Taekwon-do
demonstration and help raise money for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Taekwon-do Master James Marr will break boards in the Shaker Towne
Center parking lot (intersection of Chagrin Boulevard and Lee Road). You
determine how many boards he will break. Each $10 donation to the Food
Bank adds another board to the pile. The goal is 200 boards, equaling
$2000 to help break the cycle of hunger in Northeast Ohio. Visit
www.marrtkd.com to make a donation. Then come cheer on Master Marr at
2 p.m. on September 20 across the street from the Shaker Fire Department.
Shaker Historical Society
Kevin Callahan program on "The Van Sweringens"
Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 3 pm
Callahan will discuss "The Van Sweringens" and their role in financing,
building and furnishing The Country Club in 1929 in Pepper Pike. This is an
encore presentation of the 125th Anniversary of The Country Club's lecture
series.
SHS Member Jack Thalman has led a series of celebrations for The Country
Club's 125th Anniversary. From dances to lectures, it has been quite a
program. The Shaker Historical Society's archives provided some research
assistance to him, Kevin Callahan and architect David Ellison. Architect David
Ellison will present his program on "Phillip L. Small, architect," at The Shaker
Historical Society on October 19th at 3pm.
$10 general admission/$5 SHS Members
RSVP 216-921-1201 or rzeager@shakerhistory.org
SHAKER HEIGHTS PTO INFORMATION
"How do I join the PTO?" You don't. If you have a student in the Shaker
Schools you are automatically in the Shaker Heights PTO. "Where do send
my dues?" We do not collect dues but do ask for voluntary donations when
we send out the calendar at the beginning of the year. It's still not too late
to make that donation!!
Mission Statement.....The Shaker Heights Parent Teacher Organization
(PTO) is dedicated to facilitating the active and informed involvement of all
parents and families to achieving the educational success and well being of
children.
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