Shaker Heights High School PTO November 14, 2014

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PTO News

MYP Update

Notes & News

Band Notes

ChOrD News

Theatre News

Education & Scholarship

Sports News

Community News

Quick Links

Online School Calendar

SHHS PTO

Morning Announcements

Shakerite

City of Shaker Heights

Board of Education

Schools Strategic Plan

Shaker School News Feed

Shaker Public Library

OVAL CONTACT INFORMATION Deadline for

submitting SHHS-related information for the SHHS Weekly OVAL Email is Thursday 4 p.m. (during the

This Week & Next Lunch Menu November 17-21 November 15 10:30 a.m. City Dionysia

November 17 7 p.m. Band Boosters Mtg November 20-22 7 p.m. Fall Theatre

Production

'Les Miserables'

Upcoming

November 26-28 Thanksgiving Recess December 1-12 Latin Club Toy Drive

December 4 7 p.m. Special Ed. Parent Meeting December 5 Progress Reports Distributed December 6 7:45 a.m. SAT

December 9 6 p.m. Board of Education December 11 7:30 p.m. Winter Orchestra Concert December 12 8-9 a.m. 2nd Quarter Parent

and Principal Coffee December 13 8 a.m. ACT December 15 7:30 p.m. Band Concert I

December 17 7:30 p.m. Winter Choir Alumni Concert December 18 7:30 p.m. Band Concert II

December 19 4 p.m. Theatre Solstice Sharing December 22-January 2 Winter Recess January 5 Classes Resume

Letter From the Superintendent

Didn't get the Superintendent's email?

If you missed it, click here to find out what he said and then sign up for enews from the

school year). Send submissions, comments or

questions to ShakerHighPTO@gmail.com.

district so you don't miss anything else!

PTO News SHHS PTO Teacher Grants

The Shaker Heights High School PTO Teacher Grant program provides

funding for classroom-based or extracurricular academic enrichment

projects. The emphasis of the program is the development and implementation of innovative, enriching academic experiences for

students. The SHHS PTO recently awarded over $1,500 in grants.

Congratulations to recipients Carol Boyd, Kady Cole, Paula Damm, Amy

Fogerty, Andrew Glasier, Kim Owens, Maggie Parks, Jody Podl, and Bill Scanlon.

Test Mania Did you know that your child will spend double the amount on

time takingtests this year compared to those in a similar grade

last year?! Yes, DOUBLE! Help decrease the number and duration of tests your child takes. Test Mania, a group of

parents, students, and teachers, is leading a letter-writing

campaign to state legislators. Read the Test Mania mission statement

here. On Wednesday, several members of the Test Mania steering committee met with Robert Ross, State Superintendent of Education, to discuss

concerns about testing.

Please take a few minutes to write a letter to state legislators.

Click here for the addresses. Some facts and talking points are available to

help you draft a letter, just click here. Writing your own letter is most persuasive, but if you do not have the time to come up with your own letter,

please use the sample letter found here. Join the Test Mania Facebook page,

or email TestManiaInfo@gmail.com to find more information.

MYP Update Tuesday's Professional Learning time was well

spent during Shaker's first IB/MYP Academy.

Twenty five teacher-teams consisting of staff from across the district partnered together to

create and share learning sessions on the MYP

to present to their colleagues on Tuesday. These teams were unique in that they paired

educators from different buildings, giving them

an opportunity to share ideas, concepts and

experiences from many perspectives, all to be presented to an equally

diverse audience on Nov. 11.

Once the learning sessions had been created

and announced, all staff 5-12 signed up to

participate in their choice of three of the twenty-five learning sessions, meaning each

session was comprised of participants from

Woodbury, Middle and High School working together to enhance the student experience in

each building of the partnership. We learned a

lot on Tuesday, and did so in a collaborative way. A great thanks goes to the all of our

teacher leaders who prepared and shared the

twenty-five learning sessions!

Look forward to continued updates as we journey onwards as an MYP

district. For more information contact the High School MYP coordinator, John

Moore, at Moore_JM@s

haker.org or

216-295-4200

x7315.

NOTES & NEWS Math Study Circles Tuesdays in room 204 from 4 to 6 p.m. Honors, AP

and IB students are encouraged to attend.

Science Study Circles Thursdays in room 274 from 4 to 6 p.m.

APUSH Study Circles Thursdays in room 302 from 5 to 7 p.m.

OGT Review Classes for 11th and 12th grade students taking the OGT in

October:

Math review classes are being held Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 to

4:30 in room 132.

Science review classes begin TODAY on Wednesday and Thursday from

3:30 to 4:45 in room 177.

Lunchtime Language Tables Starting October 1st, there will be a foreign language table during all lunch

periods in the upper cafeteria. Come and practice German on Monday,

French on Wednesday and Spanish on Friday.

HS Students Invited to Apply for Advisory Committee

Want to help make the Shaker Experience even better? The Superintendent's

Student Advisory Committee is seeking members representing every aspect of our diverse student body. Learn more and apply online.

Latin Club Toy Drive The Toy Drive is Coming! It's almost time for the Latin Club's Annual

Toy/Book Drive. Clean out your attics and toy rooms, your basements and

bedrooms! The High School Latin Club will be collecting NEW and GENTLY

USED toys and books (no stuffed animals this year) which will be wrapped and donated to children in need this holiday season. The collection bin will

be in the Ely Gallery at the High School from Monday December 1st through

Friday December 12th. If you have items to donate but cannot bring them to the High School, please contact Nora Murphy to arrange for pick up.

Gratias vobis agemus!

Help Wanted Help us find awesome substitute teachers for our students.

If you know of someone who might be interested in becoming a substitute

teacher in our district, please let them know that we are looking for qualified individuals. Applicants must possess an Ohio teaching license or certificate

or a substitute teacher license which requires a bachelor degree. To

complete an application to substitute in our school system go to www.northcoastssa.org. Bonus: you will have access to become a

substitute teacher in other districts as well.

We have a particular need in mathematics. For our specific need, the substitute must have an Ohio Teacher's license in mathematics or integrated

mathematics 7-12. Anyone who meets these qualifications for the math area

should contact Rich Evans, Interim Director of Human Resources, or at216-295-4334.

Get an IB Yard Sign! Be the first on your block to get an IB yard sign. Available to

every student in the Shaker Heights School District. Please

contact Beth Meany at bethmeany1@yahoo.com to reserve

yours. Cost is $10.

Yearbook Ordering

Order your yearbook today at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or return the

order form with payment to the main office. Pre-order the 2014-15

Yearbook for $60. Price will increase as we get closer to the end of the ordering period. Check the form for different personalization options and

package pricing. Business Ad order form and Parent Ad order form.

New Print Issue of The Shakerite is Here! The new print issue of Shaker Heights High School's

award-winning student newspaper, The Shakerite, is now

available. The print issue includes stories about a new sophomore test and required IB project, a preview of the

Les Miserables play, and what installing lights at the turf

field would do for school spirit. SHHS students received a copy in English classes. Copies are also available in the K-

4, Woodbury, and SHMS offices, as well as at Dewey's

Coffee, Heinen's, Mitchell's, Ben and Jerry's, the Shaker

Main Library, and Bertram Woods Library. Be sure to follow The Shakerite on Twitter, Facebook and the web

at www.shakerite.com for the latest Shaker news!

Band Notes Malley's Fundraiser

The fundraiser provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to raise money to help pay for their International Band Trip in the spring of 2016

(location TBA). Even though 7th graders will not be eligible for the 2016 trip,

they can begin fundraising now for the next trip when they are Juniors.

Students will be selling Malley's candy. All sales are conducted online - no

forms to fill out! Candy may be sold October 7 - December 14. Profits range

from about 33 - 46% depending on product sold.

To participate, Click here and follow the prompts to register for the fruit

and/or candy sales. You will also find answers to frequently asked questions there. Students who have participated in the past will receive a letter mailed

home indicating their current trip fund balance.

For questions about the candy fundraiser contact Jen Proe. For questions about the fruit fundraiser contact Susan Rotatori.

Don't have a band student, but want to support the International Band Trip? Just visit PayForIt.net, select "Fundraiser" and scroll down to "Shaker

Band Trip Fund." You will have the option to make a direct donation to an

individual student's account or to the general trip fund. Thank you for your support!

ChOrD News

Fundraisers

Orchestra and choir Students going on the Spring 2015 trip to Europe are fundraising now. There are two great options Malley's chocolates or

Mixedbag.

Our two ongoing fundraisers are coming to a close soon. Mixedbagdesigns: Check out items that can be ordered

at www.mixedbagdesigns.com/ Fundraiser ID=261685

In order to place on online order, you will need a choir or orchestra members

name. This fundraiser ENDS on MONDAY, November 17th.

Malley's Candies: This fundraiser ends on December 1st (immediately

following Thanksgiving break).

Items willed be delivered for the holidays. Please ask a member from either

choir or orchestra about the trip and how you can support them.

Theatre News Shaker Music & Theatre Arts Departments proudly presents the Fall

Musical, Les Miserables, playing November 20, 21, & 22 at 7pm in the Large Auditorium.

The epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption is set against a nation in the throes of revolution. Winner of over 100 international awards

and seen by over 65 million people worldwide, Les Misérables is an epic and

uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit.

TICKETS AT www.tix.com

Les Miserables

Book and Lyrics by Alain Boublil

& Claude-Michel Schonberg

Based on the novel "Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg

Directed by Department Chair Scott Sumerak, with music direction by Department Chair Robert Schneider, the production features 50+ students in

a variety of roles ranging from performers, to musicians, stage managers

and graphic designers.

The adult team includes Chris Toth (Pit Conductor) Chuck Tisdale (Scenic &

Lighting Designer), Erik Johnson (Co-Producer & Musical Staging), Christine

McBurney (Co-Producer), Barrie Sandman (Box Office Manager), Sarah Turell (Shaker Theatre Support President).

Performances of Les Miserables are at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November

20th, Friday, November 21st, and Saturday, November 22nd.

At Shaker Heights High School in the newly restored and renovated

Large Auditorium (15911 Aldersyde Dr).

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and senior adults, and may

be purchased by visiting www.tix.com starting November 6th.

For group rates please call the box office at 216-295-4287.

Named a center of excellence by the National Council of Teachers of English,

Shaker Theatre includes 8 daily classes and a production season including four main stage performances and four "showcase" performances and

events.

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shakertheatre or view photos

at shakertheatre.zenfolio.com

Les Miserables School Edition is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All Authorized Performance Materials are Also Supplied by MTI.

421 W 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone - 212-541-4685 Fax: 212-397-4684

www.mtishows.com

Educational & Scholarship Opportunities College Visits Next Week

College admissions representatives will be visiting the high school during November. 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.

College and Military Information Sessions Next Week Mon. 11/17 - NO VISITS

Tue. 11/18 - U.S. Air Force ROTC Information Meeting for Juniors

and Seniors, Room 216 - 2:00 p.m.

Wed. 11/19 - U.S. Navy Recruiter - Lunch time - Upper Cafeteria

Thu. 11/20 - Dillard University -HBCU- Room 216, 10:00 a.m. University of Toledo, Room 216, 11:30 a.m.

Fri. 11/21 NO VISITS

Sat. 11/22 - HBCU Fair at Warrensville High School, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

for more information, please see below.

12th Annual HBCU College Fair

Saturday, November 22, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Warrensville Heights

High School, Warrensville Heights, OH. 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are expected to be represented at this fair.

For more information and to register,

visit http://www.hbcualumnicle.com/12th-annual-hbcu-college-

fair.html

Several HBCUs will be offering onsite admission to eligible students

that meet the minimum admissions requirements with a completed

application and other necessary documentation for acceptance. Please bring the following items with you:

Copies of the most recent transcripts Current Class Schedule College Interest Essays Recommendation Letters Test Scores (ACT or SAT)

Don't Miss the HBCU Experience Showcase

Step/Drill Teams, Cheer Squads, Spoken Word Groups

Kaplan's Free National Practice Test Day

Kaplan's FREE National Practice Test Day, Saturday, November 15

Sophomores are invited to participate in Kaplan's FREE National Practice Test Day. Students will: experience both the ACT & SAT in

one unique test; receive a detailed analysis of their performance on

both tests; be able to make an informed decision about which exam

best suits them.

The event will be held at Case Western Reserve University, Nord Hall,

Euclid Avenue, on Saturday, November 15, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

Please visit www.kaptest.com/whichtest or call 1.800.KAP.TEST to

sign up.

Air Force ROTC Information Meeting for Students Tuesday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Juniors and Seniors are invited to meet with representative from the

Air Force ROTC program on Tuesday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m.

The Air Force ROTC program offers high school graduates 4- and 3- year scholarships through its High School Scholarship Program

(HSSP). These scholarships are valued from $18,000 - full in-state

tuition at schools that applicants are accepted. Students also receive

a monthly stipend and annual textbook allowance. Air Force ROTC scholarships are degree-specific. The scholarship cycle

begins the spring of a student's junior year and continues through

December of her/his senior year. The scholarship window for this year

closes on December 1 - interested seniors should attend this meeting.

For more information, visit http://www.afrotc.com/

To learn more, join us at the information session at 2:00 p.m. on

November 18. Please use Naviance to sign-up.

College Now

"impACT the 216" at four Cleveland Public Library branches including the Harvard-Lee Library and the Martin Luther King, Jr.

Library in University Circle.

The program is free and is particularly geared to 10th and 11th

graders; students will receive a $100 stipend at the end of the

session.

The next session begins on Monday, January 5th and space is limited.

More information is available at the College Now website.

"If I Were Principal For A Day" Writing Contest

For 11th and 12th Grade Students The 'If I Were Principal For A Day" Creative Writing Contest is open to

eleventh- and twelfth-grade students attending schools in the Fourth

Federal Reserve District, which includes Ohio. Prizes will be awarded

to the top three winners in each category: Essays and Poems, Plays,

and Short Stories. 1st Place = $500 Cash Gift Card, 2nd Place = $250 Cash Gift Card, and Runner-up = $100 Cash Gift Card.

The Challenge

If you were principal for a day, would you change the lunch menu or the food prices; or would the school day begin later and end earlier?

Would you change the course requirements, hire new staff, or build a

whole new high-tech building with a game room and windscreen TV?

This is your chance to choose. Write an essay, short story, poem, or play describing what you would do as the boss of your school.

As you craft your composition, think about the economic impact of the

new rules or goals that you propose.

What are the costs and benefits? Do the new rules respond to a demand?

What are the opportunity costs?

Do the new rules create any unintended consequences?

To answer these questions, you must think critically about some basic

economic principles. For example: Benefits; Costs; Demand;

Inflation; Opportunity Cost; Supply; and Unintended Consequences.

Each entrant must be under the supervision and direction of

educator/advisor. Entries must be accompanied by the Student Entry Form and must be postmarked on or before March 2, 2015.

For more information, visit www.clevelandfed.org/learning_center

Paper copies of this information, including the Student Entry Form, are

available in Mrs. Williams' office

Yale Young Global Scholars? Interested in learning more about Yale Young Global Scholars?Attend

our webinar from anywhere in the world!

The program's Director and Deputy Director will host live information sessions, using

video conferencing services, on November 19, 2014 at the following times:

7:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)

7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)

REGISTER NOW! Each session is limited to 100 participants so if you would like to

participate, please register as early as possible. The deadline to

register is November 14th.

The Yale Young Global Scholars Program is a two-week academic enrichment and leadership training program for talented high school

students from around the world, who live and study on the Yale

campus during the summer. Students currently in 10th or 11th grade

are eligible to apply.

The webinar, which will last approximately one hour, will contain

information about each of the two-week sessions, Politics, Law, and

Economics (June 23-July 6); International Affairs and Security(July 9-22); and Science, Policy, and Innovation (July 25 - August 7), and will

allow time at the end for some Q&A. The application deadline

is February 26, 2015 so now is the time to learn more about YYGS and

have your questions answered.

We encourage anyone who is curious about the program and wishes to

hear a live talk to join us in the conversation!

Hiram College Emerging Writers Nonfiction Contest Open to Sophomores and Juniors

The Lindsey-Crane Center for Writing and Literature at Hiram College

invites sophomores and juniors to submit a nonfiction essay to the

Emerging Writers Nonfiction Contest. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place entries - $300, $200, and $100. For complete

guidelines and to submit your entry,

visit www.hiram.edu/emergingwriterscontest Deadline for

submissions is January 15,2015.

Maltz Museum Stop the Hate Essay Contest - Grades 9 -12 Stand Up. Speak Out. Win Big. $70,000 in scholarships will be awarded.

In 500 words or less, describe a time you witnessed an act of intolerance or hatred and share ways you can encourage an end to bullying, discrimination

and indifference in your community.

Online entry is preferred, Only one entry will be accepted per student and

group projects are not allowed. Essays will be judged on required

components, integration of the concept of personal responsibility,

originality/creativity, potential for plan of action to effect change and writing style/presentation.

9th & 10th Grade Essays Must Be Submitted by January 29, 2015

11th & 12th Grade Essays Must Be Submitted by February 26, 2015 by

11:59 p.m.

Visit http://www.maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate/contest/ for full contest

rule and regulations, and to enter.

Summer Opportunities for Current Sophomores and Juniors

University of Notre Dame - Pre-College Programs. The Summer

Scholars Program is a two-week experience that gives students a taste of college life. The Leadership Seminar Program is a ten-day all expenses paid

program for advanced students who wish to hone their critical thinking and

expressive skills in the company of dynamic peers. The Study Abroad in Rome Program is for juniors only. Students will be immersed in the history

and culture of the Eternal City. To learn more about these programs, to and

apply, visit http://precollege.nd.edu/

The Summer Academy at St. John's College - Annapolis, Maryland or

Santa Fe, New Mexico. One week sessions that are held on both campuses.

Students will read and discuss a selection of texts from some of the most important works of Western Culture. Students live in college dorms and

enjoy off-campus expeditions. Visit www.sjc.edu for more information.

Washington University in St. Louis - High School Summer Experiences.

"Prepare for College Success" with the Summer Scholars Program or the

Summer Institutes Programs. Enroll in college classes while living on campus, earn college credit and get an early taste of college life. For more

information, visit https://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/

Tisch Summer High School - New York University Tisch School

of the Arts invites current high school sophomores and juniors to spend four weeks with us in Greenwich Village, New York City.

Students in the program receive professional, practical training in

emerging media and the performing and cinematic arts. Areas of

study include: Drama, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking, Game Design, Interactive Telecommunications, Photography and Imaging, and

Recorded Music. Students receive six college credits upon

completion of the program. For more information,

visit specialprograms.tish.nyu.edu or send an email to tisch.special.info@nyu.edu

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University Department of Theater announces: Theater Scholarship Weekend

Audition or present a portfolio for a full-tuition scholarship!

Hosted by the Case Western Reserve University Theater Department,

Theater Scholarship Weekend provides prospective actors, directors,

playwrights, designers, technicians and stage managers with an opportunity to spend the weekend attending performances on campus, meeting Theater

Department faculty and students, and auditioning or interviewing for full-

and partial-tuition scholarships.

REGISTER NOW!!!

When: Friday, November 21, 2014 thru Sunday, November 23, 2014

Where: Case Western Reserve University - Eldred Theater

10900 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106

MLK Jr. Contest & Breakfast Click here to read details about this contest open to grades 1-12. The

deadline for entry into the contest is November 21, 2014.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contests

"Happy 86th Birthday Dr. King!" Birthday Card Scholarship Contest -

Open to students in grades 1 - 12 The "happy 86th Birthday Dr. King!" contest is accepting entries

until November 21, 2014. Multiple winners will be chosen. Your card must

be designed on an 8 ½ x 11 inches piece of paper. The card can be folded.

Your first and last name, grade, and the full name of your school must be

printed on the back of your care. An official entry form must be submitted. Visithttp://www.kingbreakfast.org/contest-1-12.htm for all the details and

the address to mail your submission.

The Ohio Civil Rights Commission Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Art, Writing and Multimedia Contest. - Open to all students in grades 6 - 12.

Prompt: Think about your dream(s). It may not be as big as Dr. King's, but

if it matters to you, it is important enough to make a difference in someone else's life too. What are you doing to or what will you do to communicate

your dream(s) to your school/community, and build a legacy that will

influence and inspire others to take similar action? Visit www.crc.ohio.gov for full details. Deadline is December 19, 2014.

Take Action Video Contest

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is calling all Ohio high school students to participate in the sixth-annual Take Action Video Contest. Students are

encouraged to produce a 60-second video warning fellow Ohioans about

scams, cybersecurity, and identity theft. The top three winning individuals or teams will receive college scholarships of $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000,

respectively. Additionally, the winning videos will be featured on the Ohio

Attorney General's website. Click here for the contest flyer. Deadline for

entry is December 12. Entry guidelines on the Take Action Contest webpage.

Click here for an article on cleveland.com about the contest and for additional resources.

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

College Signing News Esa Ahmad is officially a Mountaineer -- headed for West Virginia University on a basketball

scholarship! Kasidy Anderson, MVP of the Shaker state champion field hockey team, signs her National Letter of Intent to attend Northeastern University on a full scholarship. She'll be trading her turf shoes for skates, playing ice hockey for the Boston-area school.

Sports Boosters Receive a Shaker Raiders magnet to show your pride when you join Sports

Boosters at the $10 level!

Sports Boosters give three ($500) scholarships to student athletes each year.

Sports Boosters provide fundraising opportunities for SHHS teams.

Sports Boosters provide grants for SHHS teams.

Sports Boosters is a volunteer, parent run group.

Go to our website and fill out your membership form today!!

"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 City of Shaker Heights

Ballroom Dancing

This class for adults (18+) will meet Wednesdays, November 19 through

December 17 from 6:30-7:30 pm (Basic); 7:30-8:30 pm (Advanced); 8:30-9:30 pm (Intermediate) at the Woodbury School Cafeteria. Dance the waltz,

fox trot, salsa and tango just like the stars. Learn to execute dance steps

with confidence and/or polish your skills and techniques. Fee is $48 per couple for Shaker Heights School District residents. Register online or

call 216-491-1295.

Junior Raider Basketball League (Shaker Recreation Department)

This development league will focus on skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and

the rules of the game. Practices, arranged by volunteer coaches, will last

one hour, one night per week. Preseason training, assessment and practice will run Nov. 1 through Dec. 20 with regular season beginning Jan 10.

Coaches needed.

Boys teams grades 3-11.

Girls teams grades 5-6.

Fees: $65 SH RES / $85 NRES

Boys Meeting

Location: Woodbury Main Gym

Grades 7-8, Saturday, Dec. 6 | 4 pm Grades 9-11, Saturday, Dec. 6 | 5 pm

Register online.

Your Teen Magazine

Free Technology Webinar for Parents on November 20

"Real Online Dangers: Cyberbullying, Gaming, and Porn" is a free webinar

presented by Your Teen Magazine on Thursday, November 20, at 9 p.m. Picture this: Your daughter is getting mean messages on social

media. Your son is gaming late into the night. Your 11-year-old just came

home and announced he watched inappropriate material at his friend's house. What's a parent to do? This webinar highlights some of the pitfalls

of technology, while also offering solutions for protecting our adolescents

from them. To register, go to http://bit.ly/cybrbllywbnr

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.

Shaker Library Seeks Community Responses

Please visit the Shaker Library's website shakerlibrary.org and share your

thoughts on concepts for renovation and/or new construction at both the Main Library and Bertram Woods Branch and then, take our Impact

Technology Survey.

Shaker Library is working with HBM Architects to study the feasibility

of renovation and/or new construction at both Main Library and Bertram

Woods Branch. The Library held a public meeting in September when

they presented information on trends in library design and services and asked participants to share their likes and dislikes. If you missed the

meeting, it's not too late to share your opinions.

Responses from our Impact Technology Survey will help the library evaluate

the impact of our technology resources. The survey is anonymous and takes

5-10 minutes. After you complete it, you will be directed to a page where you can enter your name in a drawing for a $25 gift card courtesy of Friends

of the Shaker Library.

Reading Skills Center Is Free and Open from 4:30-6 PM Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Main Library

The Reading Skills Center provides an opportunity for students in Grades K-4

to get some extra reading practice, work on increasing their reading level, or

brush up on reading skills before taking a standardized test. Each student

can spend up to 15 minutes reading one-on-one with a helpful teacher, and up to 15 minutes independently reading or practicing skills using online

resources, per day. An adult must be present to register the child at the first

visit.

Lomond Neighborhood Association

The first General Meeting of the Lomond Association yea is intended as a

response to the interests and concerns expressed by Association members regarding youth in our community.

This meeting will be held at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building

on Lee Road Thursday, November 13, 7- 9 p.m.

Four speakers will discuss programs which help youngsters navigate their teen years.

1. Kimberly York, who heads the "Impact" program for Middle School children, and a child from the program will explain this after-school program

for young teens.

2. Sharon Bell will tell us about the new initiatives MYCOM offered older teens this past summer and she will also discuss plans for the coming year.

3. Gina Eaton will explain the function of the new IC Center for high school students at the STJ Building.

4. Michael Griffith, the Principal of the High School, or Molly Nackly, his Assistant, will talk about a program which will be implemented for Shaker's

middle school and high school students. This program called "Restorative

Justice" takes a new approach to dealing with conflict among teens in the

school settling. It is a national program currently being studied so that it can be adopted here.

Following these presentations there will be a question and answer period and a brief Association business meeting.

Natural History Museum Dr. Marc Kamionkowski, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Johns

Hopkins University (SHHS Class of 1981 alum), will present

A Telegram From the Early Universe?

in the fourth Explorer Series lecture of the season. WHERE Murch Auditorium

WHEN 11/14/2014 at 5:30 PM

PRICES Members: $8/Non-members: $10

In March 2014, a small group of scientists announced the detection of a new

relic from the early Universe. The observations they made were of a

particular pattern in the cosmic microwave background, the remnant heat

left over from the Big Bang. These results, if they hold up, are interpreted as an entirely new fossil from within the first trillionth of a trillionth of a

trillionth of a second after the Big Bang and will likely come to be viewed as

one of the most significant advances in cosmology in several decades. Dr. Kamionkowski will explain what these scientists may have found, the

implications for our understanding of the origin of the Universe, and where

we go from here.

The 2014-2015 Explorer Series features acclaimed scientists, authors,

adventurers and Museum curators addressing topics relating to natural

history, the natural sciences, human health and the environment.

5:30 pm - Enjoy complimentary light appetizers, a cash bar and live music.

Explore the Museum's , which offers meals for $10.

7 pm - Presentations begin in Murch Auditorium followed by a question-and-

answer session.

Special event parking rate: $6 in the Museum lot. Free parking and shuttle

service is also available from the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center garage.

Invest in Children - Cuyahoga County

The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker Performances

The City Ballet of Cleveland, formerly Cleveland City Dance Company will be presenting its second annual The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker on Saturday

December 6 at 7 pm and Sunday, December 7 at 2 pm at Tri-C's Eastern

Campus. All the dancers are from the local area. The City Ballet of Cleveland is a non-profit organization dedicated to returning classical ballet to

Northeast Ohio. Advance reserve tickets are available for purchase online;

$25 for adults and $10 for children under 12 and seniors; $30 day of the show. http://www.cityballetofcleveland.org/

Adult English Language Classes

Adult English Language Classes are free and meet on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00.-11:30 a.m. in Room 102 of Plymouth

Church, 2860 Coventry Road. No children please. You do not have to attend

each week. The classes are very informal. Carole Lee teaches the Tuesday class and Angela Bailey-Sundahl teaches the Wednesday class.

Registration is not required-just come and have fun. There is no fee. Your

friends and relatives are welcome to attend the classes, too. Questions?

Please contact Ellen Potter at (216)-952-7137.

Doan Brook Watershed Partnership

The Annual Meeting and Celebration will be hosted at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes on Tuesday, November 11. Enjoy mixing and mingling over

desserts and wine starting at 6:30, listen to the panel discussion beginning

at 7:15, get the latest on Partnership projects, and honor the Partnership's

annual "Watershed Hero."

Panel discussion featuring:

The State of the Shaker Lakes: Dr. Julie Wolin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science at

Cleveland State University who studies how urban activities impact

freshwater ecosystems. Julie has studied algal blooms on the Shaker Lakes and will share the results of her research.

The State of Lake Erie: Hyle White Lowry is Ohio Outreach Coordinator for

the Alliance for the Great Lakes. The Alliance is the oldest citizen's

organization devoted entirely to the Great Lakes. Hyle will talk about last summer's algal bloom and drinking water ban in Toledo, as well as, her work

with scientists, policymakers, businesses, community groups and everyday

citizens to protect and restore the world's largest surface freshwater resource.The impact of Algal Growth and nutrients on our

Oceans: Dr. Maureen McEnery is a Shaker Heights resident with an interest

in the similarities between the threats that endanger both distant coral reef

ecosystems and our own lakes.

Admission is complimentary, but please RSVP in advance to 216-325-7781

or welling@doanbrookpartnership.org. Limited parking will be available in the Nature Center parking lot at 2600 South Park Boulevard, with overflow

parking available on the street. Public transportation via RTA Green Line is

accessible nearby.

Shaker Historical Society

Caring for Your Collection Series

Estate Planning for your Collection Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 3pm to hear William Anderson of

Carnegie Investment Counsel and Dr. Ware Petznick, SHS Executive Director

present Succession Success: Estate Planning for your Collection on Sunday November 16, 2014 at 3pm.

The workshop will focus on creating a succession plan for the ownership of your collections. Even though over 25% of the typical collector's net worth

is made up of the value of their collections, little financial planning involving

collectibles is ever done. Without a thoughtful plan, typically 60% or more

of the dollar value of a collection evaporates in an estate. The workshop will provide you with some simple and not so simple ideas on how to improve the

legacy that your collecting has created.

Presenters at the workshop will include Dr. Ware Petznick of the Shaker Historical Society and William Anderson of Carnegie Investment Counsel.

Ware holds a B.A. in Art History from Wellesley College and a PhD in

Furniture History from the University of St. Andrews. She worked at a

number of museums before coming to Cleveland. William is an investment adviser and avid collector. One of his practice specialties is providing

counsel for families dealing with collections.

Succession Success: Estate Planning for your Collection

Presented William Anderson of Carnegie Investment Counsel

& Dr. Ware Petznick, SHS Executive Director Sunday November 16, 2014 at 3 pm

$5 general admission/FREE for 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.