Early Learning Center

REMINDER... EMSD is back to school on Monday, March 22nd.

If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out our Parent Survey. https://www.emsd37.org/article/410036

REMINDER... Next week, March 15-19, EMSD will be on Spring Break. School will resume on Monday, March 22nd.

Early Childhood is “lucky” to have such amazing drivers and monitors. Our transportation staff received some sweet treats too! #EMSD37Pride

Our Early Childhood staff was treated to some sweet snacks today, provided by the Wells PTA! #EMSD37Pride

In this special edition of the Early Childhood Extra, we would like to give a shout out to Mrs. Jennie Hoffman! In honor of School Social Work Week, this is a great time to show our appreciation to our Early Childhood Social Worker. Jennie has been an amazing addition to our program, and is an important aspect of our system and family. Thank you for your poise, positivity, impartial reflections, and for your advocacy for children and their families. You empower, instill hope, and are a catalyst for change in all that you do....a true social worker! We appreciate you Jennie. #EMSD37Pride

"Oh The Places You Will Go Day! "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose" #ReadAcrossAmerica. #EMSD37Pride Thank you to all our families and staff who participated in this week's reading initiative. What better way to celebrate reading this weekend than to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and find a new spot to read with your child!

The State of Illinois is approved to provide new Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT) benefits to all eligible Illinois students. https://www.emsd37.org/article/415007

EMSD continues Blended Learning through the end of the school year. https://www.emsd37.org/article/414488

"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?!" #ReadAcrossAmerica #EMSD37Pride

In this edition of the Early Childhood Extra, we would like to give a shout out to Ms. Rosa Almanza! Thank you for your expertise, your calmness, and your presence in your work with our students, families, and our staff. We are so fortunate to have you as an essential part of our Early Childhood Family! We appreciate you Rosa. #EMSD37Pride

My Many Colored Days Day in Early Childhood! "Whether you color the world or light it up blue, you are making a difference, so keep being you". #ReadAcrossAmerica #EMSD37Pride

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It was Wear Your Favorite Hat Day! #EMSD37Pride #ReadAcrossAmerica

It is Read Across America Week here in EMSD.....and what better way to celebrate than with the Cat in the Hat! Ms. Jordan is ready for some fun in Early Childhood! "Today you are YOU, that is truer than true, there is no one alive that is YOUER than YOU" #EMSD37Pride #ReadAcrossAmerica

To determine Little League age group visit: https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/determine-league-age/ Registration forms and info are available here: https://www.eastmoline.com/397/East-Moline-Little-League

Free Developmental Screenings for children ages 3-5 years old.

Please take a few moments to complete our Parent Surveys. https://www.emsd37.org/article/410036

In this edition of the Early Childhood Extra, we would like to give a shout out to Mrs. Linda Martinez! Thank you for your wisdom in the field of early childhood, and the various life experiences you bring to our program. We appreciate you Linda! #EMSD37Pride

This is an amazing resource that explains inclusion, particularly at the early childhood level. As you know, our early childhood programming in East Moline adopted a blended, or inclusive model in recent years. This series of short videos helps to define inclusion, while highlighting the benefits for ALL children. For more information, visit Early Choices (https://www.eclre.org/good-to-know/understanding-inclusion/)