Our Mission at Reaching Heights
We mobilize community resources to foster highly valued public schools that provide all Cleveland Heights-University Heights students a successful education.
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Young Musicians: Apply Today for Music Lesson Scholarships
Reaching Heights is proud to offer Patti-Jackson Music Lesson Scholarships for private music lessons to 5th-9th grade students enrolled in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District's instrumental music program. Scholarships, based on financial need, are available for part of the cost of 24 weekly half-hour lessons to be taken from December 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014. Application deadline is October 30, 2013. Have questions? Contact Krista Hawthorne, krista@reachingheights.org, or call 216.932.5110 Apply online here.
Parents, Grandparents, and Music Lovers -- Endow a PJ Chair! Your $200 gift supports 20 individual lessons for a young musician. Donate online here.
Please join us for a celebration of music to kick off the 8th year of the Patti-Jackson program, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Deborah S. Delisle Educational Options Center, 14780 Superior Rd. Enjoy music and light refreshments.
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Join Us in Support of Exceptional Children and Their Families
 The Exceptional Children's Advocacy Group (ECAG) begun the year in full support of each of our seven elementary schools for Kindergarten Kickoffs and Curriculum Nights. As a result, Special Education families and teachers are discovering ways to improve on how they can work more collaborative to support one another for greater student achievement. Meetings for the group are held every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Main Library, 2:30-4:30. Meetings are open and welcoming to all. Please save the date of November 16th for the 2nd Annual Special Education Resource Fair held at the High School. For more information please contact Lisa@reachingheights.org or give us a call at 216-932-5110.
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Many Villages Tutoring Begins 9th Year
 The 2013-2014 school year marks the 9th year for the Many Villages In-School tutoring program. Our wonderful Volunteer Coordinators across the district are gearing up for another wonderful year of service for our schools. One of our Kindergarten teachers said, "Children entering in September that needed tutoring this year were unable to identify any letters or letter sounds. With tutoring, many have not only achieved the goal of total recognition of all letters and sounds, but are segmenting words and blending. I have nothing but gratitude for these wonderful tutors." And one our dedicated Fairfax volunteers reported that they "saw kids improve and move onto the next level. That is the goal and is gratifying." Please contact us if you would like to become a Village Tutor. A great deal of help is still needed across the district. To get connected to a school or for more information, please contact Lisa@reachingheights or call 216-932-5110.
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Boulevard Could Use Washer/Dryer for Special Need Students
"We could really use a washer and dryer at Boulevard Elementary School," said Laura Poundstone, a teacher of students with multiple handicaps. "When a child spills something on their clothing, falls in mud on the playground, or has an accident, we go to the lost and found box and hope to find clothes that fit. Then we wrap up the dirty items and send them home. Our students would be so much more comfortable if we could wash and dry their clothes right here so they could put them back on as soon as possible. Poundstone, who is new to our school district, had a washer and dryer in the other schools where she has worked. "Some of my students have specific items they need daily. Being able to wash them at school means we always have those specific items on hand should a need arise. The art teachers and the gym teachers also used the washer and dryer frequently." Principal Shelley Pulling thinks a washer and dryer would be a useful addition to Boulevard. "They could come in handy and anything that helps a child feel more comfortable could help that child focus and learn more. I'm all for that! Please consider donating a gently used washer or dryer or sending a donation to Reaching Heights, 1991 Lee Rd., Ste. 106, Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 or donating online at reachingheights.org. Please indicate the purpose of your donation as Boulevard Washer/Dryer.
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Learn More About Issue 81, The Facilities Bond Issue
Reaching Heights has endorsed Issue 81, a bond issue on this November's ballot to fund Phase One of our districts masters facilities plan. Phase One will completely renovate Heights High and Monticello and Roxboro Middle Schools. Learn more at chuhyes.com, and be sure to register and vote.
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Music Hop on Lee Rd. Oct 18
From 6 to 10 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 18, FutureHeights will host the first annual Music Hop on Lee Road, a free event featuring several regional bands that you won't want to miss. The mainstages for music are Cedar Lee Pub and Grill, Lopez Southwest Kitchen, New Heights Grill, Phoenix Coffee, The Social Room, The Stone Oven and The Wine Spot, each hosting two musical acts. Additional music locations include the Lee Road Library, Brennan's Colony, Heights Arts, and Hessler on the Heights. For more information, visit www.heightsmusichop.com. Although the music is free, several locations on Lee Road will be hosting a Cleveland Beer Week kickoff, and anyone wishing to sample several local beers, brewed just for this occasion, will need to have a special passport. Passports for Beer Week are $25 and enable the holder to receive an 8 oz. sample of seven amazing beers. Event proceeds will benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund and FutureHeights. For more information and to purchase passports, visit www.clevelandbeerweek.com.
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Back to School for Pre-K too!
Visit the Family Literacy Playroom in the west wing of the Heights Main Library. This is a special environment where parents and children have fun playing together while building important school readiness skills. The Cleveland Heights location of Family Connections has recently expanded its kindergarten readiness materials to help children learn important pre-literacy skills like counting, sorting, matching and much more! This kind of meaningful play, between child and an adult, provides the perfect vehicle for the skill-building process and will set children up for success in future years as eager and confident learners! Click here for the daily schedule of the Family Literacy Playroom.
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Thanks to all who have so generously donated to our Annual Fund. If you haven't given yet and would like to, just click here to support excellent public education in the Heights by donating online.
Thank you!
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