There is something incredibly magical about watching a room full of 3rd graders realize how big, and yet how small, our world really is. The 3rd grade classrooms transformed into a terminal for global explorers as we kicked off our Holidays Around the World research.







EMSD will be on Winter Break December 22nd - January 2nd. School will resume on Monday, January 5th.
Wishing all of our EMSD students, families, and staff Happy Holidays!
Wishing all of our EMSD students, families, and staff Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Wynes and her grade 4 students had the opportunity this week to learn about Vincent van Gogh and his painting The Starry Night. Using the 6 step writing process, they then wrote about what they might wish for on a starry night. They are proud and we are too!



Congratulations to Mrs. Bristol and Mrs. Valle who will be graduating this weekend from Western Illinois University. We are so proud of you both and we know you will both move mountains!

Mrs. Smith's room is buzzing! ✨ These fourth graders are conquering fraction addition with the help of a trusty number line. Smart cookies! 🍪

*Update: NOTICE OF CHANGED LOCATION FOR THE BOE MEETING - December 15, 2025, Board of Education meeting at 6:00 PM will be moved to the East Moline School District Administration Building, 3451 Morton Drive, IL, East Moline
EMSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, December 15th, 6:00 pm @ Hillcrest Elementary School
Agenda: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/Emsd_37/672753a9-e7bf-4d56-a92b-dfa9d56aa2d3/BOE-Agenda---December-15%2C-2025--.PDF?disposition=inline
December/January Newsletter
https://app.smore.com/n/p5tma
Hope to see you at Movie Night tomorrow evening!!

Kindergarten math lesson. They're showing off their number skills.



Our Bowlesburg PTA meeting tomorrow will be virtual.
Tuesday, Dec 9 • 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vhi-dnin-hrq
Save the date for Movie Night!

All EMSD families are invited!
Please register by December 5th.
Register here → https://forms.gle/UWpbHVptjHV9YseX6
Please register by December 5th.
Register here → https://forms.gle/UWpbHVptjHV9YseX6

A couple more days for our DQ fundraiser!

All EMSD families are invited!
Please register by December 5th.
Register here → https://forms.gle/UWpbHVptjHV9YseX6
Please register by December 5th.
Register here → https://forms.gle/UWpbHVptjHV9YseX6

EMSD REMINDER:
There is NO SCHOOL this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Wishing all of our EMSD students, families, and staff a Happy Thanksgiving!
There is NO SCHOOL this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Wishing all of our EMSD students, families, and staff a Happy Thanksgiving!

3rd graders spinning for 3 digit numbers to work on their subtraction skills. The winner of each round has the largest number remaining.





High-fives, handshakes, and hallway excitement! Our K–4 Bobcats had an unforgettable day last week greeting and dining with our visiting soldiers and veterans. 🇺🇸💛








Our students enjoyed a great day for the Turkey Trot!










3rd graders got to strut their stuff in the turkey trot this week; here are some of the fastest turkeys 🦃


Join us in dressing up for Storybook Character Day!
