Ridgewood Elementary School

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 ACGC 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 [email protected] 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.

2025-26 EMSD School Year Calendar Printable PDF available here → https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/5121575/25-26_calendar.pdf

3rd/4th Grade Winter Program

Ridgewood Families. There was a water main break in East Moline. There is currently a boil order in place. The school will have drinking water available for students and staff until the boil order is over. Thank you.

EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, December 16th - 6:00 pm at the District Admin Building Agenda → https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/5112458/12_16_2024-_Regular_Meeting_-_Agenda__2_.pdf

December Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/5upb0

Holiday Spirit Week!

Rooms - Home Stream The landing page of each class is its Home Stream. There you will find announcements sent by the class teacher.

Navigating to Messages in Rooms Messages is a great way to share two-way communication with your student's teacher in Rooms. Click the following link for more info. https://support.edurooms.com/kb/guide/en/messages-XJ7qQvN1m9/Steps/2470550