* Registration tomorrow at City Hall.
More info here → https://www.eastmoline.com/397/East-Moline-Little-League
* Registration tomorrow at City Hall.
More info here → https://www.eastmoline.com/397/East-Moline-Little-League
3-1-24 Announcements
-If you completed the Black History Month Reading Challenge, please make sure your first and last name are on the back of the paper with your ELA teacher's name. And turn it in today before you leave the building. Winners will be announced on Monday morning.
-Glenview will be hosting a staff vs students basketball game. Students eligible for participation will be the girls and boys 8th grade basketball teams. This event will take place Thursday March 7th starting at 3. Admission is $1 for students and $2 for adults. Students are welcome to stay after school to attend if they brought the cost of admission and can ride the activity bus home. Concessions will be open. Come cheer on our Gators in uniform one last time before they become Panthers.
-The 8th grade lady gators finished up their season last night, against Geneseo. The season didn't end the way we had hoped for, but the lady's never gave up. We wish them the best in high school! Continue to improve each and every day ladies, we are PROUD of you, Go Gators!
-Mr. Welch would like to thank the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams for their efforts all year and their support during his last game here at Glenview. He would also like to thank The SWAMP for their positive energy during all of the home games this year!!! The best student section around!!!
2-29-24 Announcements
-Glenview will be hosting a staff vs students basketball game. Students eligible for participation will be the girl's and boy's 8th-grade basketball teams. This event will take place Thursday, March 7th starting at 3. Admission is $1 for students and $2 for adults. Students are welcome to stay after school to attend if they brought the cost of admission and can ride the activity bus home. Concessions will be open. Come cheer on our Gators in uniform one last time before they become Panthers.
-Chef Club for GROUP 3A has been canceled for today. Your last session will be Thursday, March 7.
-Latinx Workshop will hold an after-school meeting in the library today for the final setup & run-through for the HERstory event. All members are encouraged to attend. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions.
-Today’s Moment in Black History: David Onilude - Understanding how important digital and media literacy is, David started an initiative to use technology to help uplift his community in Nigeria. In 2020, that initiative turned into a non-profit organization called Tech Now Global, which addresses marginalization in rural communities by providing youth with resources, skills, and support. David’s hope is that he can educate his fellow Gen-zer’s with the basic digital and 21st century skills they need to thrive and fully eradicate digital illiteracy in a sustainable way.
2-28-24 Announcements
-Chef club Group 3A meets tomorrow in room 277. Tomorrow is your last session, so you don’t want to miss it.
-Latinx Workshop meets today after school in the library. Stop by to help decorate for next week's HERstory event. We need all members and lots of help! Today will also be the last working day for poetry and research projects. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions.
-Want to know more about our Foster’s Voice club at Glenview? Join us for FOSTER’S VOICE NIGHT for change-makers on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 from 6-8pm at United Township High School Commons. You’ll meet other change makers from area junior high & high schools. Students & Families may come for a night of self-care with the QCCAN Therapy Dogs, check out a couple of club favorite activities, and help us create our first Foster’s Voice change-maker banner, while our leaders tell you about the Foster’s Voice Club!
-Today’s Moment in Black History: Samirah Horton - Also known as DJ Annie Red, Samirah is an award winning kid rapper and anti-bullying activist. After being picked on by her peers from a young age, she decided to embrace her love of music to create her own anti-bullying anthem: “No You Won’t Bully Me.” This song soon became a book called “The Bully Stop,” and since its creation, Samirah has visited schools all across the country to talk to kids about bullying, expressing oneself through music, and encouraging kids to embrace what makes them different. In addition to her activism for a kinder world, Samirah is a kid resident DJ for the Brooklyn Nets!
Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to take the parent survey or use the QR Code provided below.
Good Morning,
Please take a moment to read through this week's The Gator Gazette. We are excited to celebrate Ms. Rusch as she is the proud recipient of the Hometown Hero Award - Congratulations! Glenview is lucky to have her and we thank her for all she offers students and staff.
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2-27-24 Announcements
-Latinx Workshop will meet after school on Wednesday in the library. We need all members to help set up for the HERstory event next week! Speak with Mrs. Mojica for more details.
-On the 4th Wednesday of the month we wear our 'Hermana Strong" t-shirts! Latinx Workshop invites all members and supporters to wear their t-shirt proudly and support our fellow sisters.
-Chef club 3A meets today in room 277.
-Pokémon club meets today in room 307.
-Fosters Voice is canceled for today.
-Want to know more about our Foster’s Voice club at Glenview? Join us for FOSTER’S VOICE NIGHT for change-makers on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 from 6-8pm at United Township High School Commons. You’ll meet other change makers from area junior high & high schools.
-Students & Families may come for a night of self-care with the QCCAN Therapy Dogs, check out a couple of club favorite activities, and help us create our first Foster’s Voice change-maker banner, while our leaders tell you about the Foster’s Voice Club!
-Today’s Moment in Black History: Alena Analeigh McQuarter - Already scheduled to graduate double-degreed from two different universities, this 13-year-old prodigy is going places! Next up, med school! In 2022, she became the youngest Black person to ever be accepted into medical school (University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine). With a passion to help other young girls enter STEM careers as well, she founded The Brown STEM Girl, which educates, motivates, and empowers girls of color to enter these fields. Follow her on Instagram!
2-26-24 Announcements
-8th grade girls attending the St. Ambrose University event today are reminded to meet in the library immediately following period 1. Leave cell phones and earpods/earbuds in lockers. Speak with Mrs. Campbell or Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions.
-Art club meets today. Meet Miss. Boyette in the 5th grade hallway after school.
-Congratulations to Abobakr Fakhri, Dakarion King and Tyvian Collins for qualifying for wrestling sectionals over the weekend. We had 3 wrestlers miss it by a win and took 4th. They were Travis Kinkead, Elijah Hare, and Kameron Buehl. Congratulations to all of our wrestlers who competed!
-Today’s Moment in Black History: Taylor Cassidy - With more than 2.3 million followers on TikTok, Taylor aims to teach her/their audience “Black History like you’ve never learned before.” Via her/their series “Fast Black History” and “Black Girl Magic Minute,” Taylor creates a community that links Black culture with joy and fun. A strong advocate of inclusion and representation, Taylor makes Black history accessible on her channels, and once you watch one of her/their videos, trust us, you won’t want to stop! You can follow Taylor on TikTok here at @taylorcassidyj and check out one of her/their videos below!
EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, February 26th - 6:30pm
Meeting agenda → https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/4030880/East_Moline_School_District_37_-_Regular_Meeting_-_February_26__2024.pdf
Developmental screenings for children ages 3-5 years old.
Currently enrolled students in our program do not need to be screened.
Announcement add-on Friday 2/23:
-Cheer practice is canceled for today.
2-23-24 Announcements
-Pure Sports Club is canceled for today.
-Today’s Moment in Black History: You may recall hearing Stacey Abrams name during the last presidential election. Ms. Abrams, a lawyer, politician, and voting rights activist worked tirelessly to get new voters and encourage everyone to vote. Her efforts resulted in a record-breaking turn out in her state. As a nominated Nobel Peace Prize recipient, her efforts were noticed and celebrated by many
The East Moline Public Library is holding a game night for kids in grades 4-8.
It's free to attend, but space is limited. Sign up here: https://eastmoline.librarycalendar.com/event/tween-switch-night-4472
Join the Glenview Library in celebrating Read Across America 2024 next week. Each day next week will be celebrating some personal aspect or attribute of "YOURSHELF".
Please join us by dressing up each day according to the list provided.
2-22-24 Announcements
-Builder’s Club meets today.
-French club meets today.
-Chef club GROUP 3A will meet today in room 277.
-The swim team had a meet against Rock Island this week. Event winners were: Sophia Maess and Connor Adair.
-Today’s Moment in Black History: Maya Angelou is a groundbreaking poet and author. One of her most famous poems, Phenomenal Woman reminds girls and women of all ages that you don't have to fit into society's norms, and it's okay to stand out and be yourself. Don't let anyone "box" you in. Ms. Maya says, “it’s the fire in the eyes” and “the sun of the smile” that are two traits to being a phenomenal woman.
More info here → https://www.eastmoline.com/397/East-Moline-Little-League
* Additional registration at East Moline City Hall - This Saturday, February 24th from 10am-noon.
ANNOUNCEMENT CORRECTION: Chef Club does NOT meet today. Group 3A meets tomorrow in room 277.
2-21-24 Announcements
-Attention 5th and 6th grade students: if you are attending tonight’s dance, please go to the North Gym right after school.
-The admission for tonight’s dance is $3 for all grades. There will also be snacks for sale.
-The 8th grade Lady Gators put together an energized 4th quarter comeback, but needed another minute or 2 on the clock, to claim the win. The Ladys' are traveling to Washington on Thursday, Go Gators!
-Latinx Workshop will hold an after school meeting today in the library. Enjoy popcorn, refreshments & music as we continue our work for the HERstory event. We need all members to attend! Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions.
-8th grade Latinx Workshop members attending the St. Ambrose University mentoring day are reminded to turn in their permission slip to Mrs. Mojica no later than 2:30 today. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
-Builder’s Club will meet this Thursday the 22nd.
-Drama Club will not meet today after school.
-French Club will not meet today. The meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow.
-Multicultural Club will meet today in room 111.
-Chef Club GROUP 3A will meet today in room 277.
-Today’s Moment in Black History: John Lewis helped organize the 1963 March in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lewis created his legacy as a fierce civil rights activist and represented the State of Georgia in the House of Representatives for many years until his death in 2020. Mr. Lewis is known for encouraging people to get in "good trouble, necessary trouble," meaning go the extra mile to make people uncomfortable by standing up for equality for everyone.
2-20-24 Announcements
-6th through 8th grade Mariachi students have combined rehearsals this week. Be ready to play by 2:35pm after school today and on Thursday.
-Latinx Workshop will hold an after school meeting tomorrow in the library. Enjoy popcorn, refreshments & music as we continue our work for the HERstory event. We need all members to attend! Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions.
-8th grade Latinx Workshop members attending the St. Ambrose University mentoring day are reminded to turn in their permission slip to Mrs. Mojica no later than tomorrow. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
-Today’s Moment in Black History: Chadwick Boseman will forever be remembered as the Black Panther in the movie Black Panther. One of the greatest movies ever made, it embodies a sense of dignity and pride in the Black community and beyond. Cross your arms, and say it with me, Wakanda Forever!