East Moline School District 37

A reminder to all EMSD families... EMSD is no longer posting outside organization flyers/information on our social media pages. All community posts will now be in one convenient location on our websites, on the Digital Backpack page. Digital Backpack → https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/digital-backpack Outside organizations wishing to submit a flyer/information to be posted in the EMSD Digital Backpack, please click the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4qbl1eI4KvCZUobgfyBt_jW6qpiG0E_C9IkSjqxCKdDSf8Q/viewform

Congratulations to Alex Mayszak, our Director of Digital Learning & Innovation, on being named the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA) Tech Leader Educator of the Year! Alex is a true leader in educational technology, and we are so proud of the work he does to build the capacity of our teachers and ignite passions in learning for our students. #EMSD37Pride

REMINDER There is no school on Monday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents' Day, and no school on Tuesday, February 18th, due to an In-Service Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

Due to the inclement weather predicted, the East Moline School District will be CLOSED on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Enjoy your SNOW DAY and stay safe!

EMSD Reminder- Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5th, is an early dismissal day. Glenview will dismiss at 10:55am; elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30am.

February District Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/7a1089-february-2025-emsd-newsletter

Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday evening and Friday morning. Glenview parents will schedule online; elementary/ELC parents, please contact your student's teacher for a conference time.

BOE Update... The Board of Education meeting scheduled for March 17th has been moved to March 10th. All BOE information can be found here. → https://www.emsd37.org/page/boe

EMSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, January 27 - 6:00 pm at Hillcrest Elementary Agenda → https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/5235811/East_Moline_School_District_37_-_Agenda_-_January_27__2025.docx__1_.pdf

Parent Teacher Conferences are quickly approaching. Elementary families, if you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your student's teacher. Glenview parents will schedule online through Skyward.

Due to the extreme cold temperatures predicted for the morning, the East Moline School District is CLOSED on Tuesday, January 21.

In observance of MLK Jr Day, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20th.

EMSD is working to streamline our social media accounts by solely focusing on all the great things happening in our schools throughout the district. All community posts will now be in one convenient location on our websites, on the Digital Backpack page. Digital Backpack → https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/digital-backpack Outside organizations wishing to submit a flyer/information to be posted in the EMSD Digital Backpack, please click the link below. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/5154782/Outside_Organization_Distribution_Guidelines__3_.pdf

🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 Get ready for simplified navigation with our NEW East Moline Schools Mobile App, launching soon! 🚀 Say goodbye to confusion and hello to seamless navigation at your fingertips! Whether you're exploring classes, events, or time-sensitive updates, our revamped app will make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed. Download the East Moline Public School app from the iOS (https://aptg.co/L3fY7l) or Google Play Store (https://aptg.co/rHmvvf). If you have already downloaded the app, stay tuned for more details and prepare to unlock a world of convenience right from your mobile device!📱✨

January District Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/vdkzs-january-2025-emsd-newsletter

Today is the End of 2nd Quarter.

Mental Health in Children Resource

EM Public Library event for all ages; runs from January 11th -February 28th. The Kick-off event will be held at the library on January 11th from 12-2pm. There will be hot cocoa, crafts, giveaways and more. Participants of the challenge can log their reading and activities on the Beanstack app or website ( https://eastmolinelib.beanstack.com/reader365 ) and earn tickets for the grand prizes. If there are any questions, please email eastmolinepl@eastmolinelibrary.org or call 309-755-9614 There is also a coloring contest running at the same time which is for all ages. There will be a prize for each age group. The forms can be picked up in cardstock at the library starting January 11th at 12pm or printed from our website - https://eastmoline.librarycalendar.com/event/winter-reading-coloring-contest-8357 This is all free to the public and you don't have to live in East Moline or have a library card to participate.

EMSD is back to school tomorrow, Monday, January 6th.

Wishing all of our EMSD students, staff, and families Happy Holidays! Winter Break is December 23-January 3. School will resume on Monday, January 6th.