
3-1-22 Announcements
-Latinx Workshop will meet tomorrow after school in room 226. Please bring your journal and chromebook. Join us as we prepare for our community service project!
-One By One invites its members to tour St. Ambrose University during spring break. The last day to turn in a permission slip is this Thursday, March 3rd. Please see the group's Google Classroom for details.
-Crochet club is canceled for today. The next meeting is March 22.
-Attention 8th graders: if you still have a yellow sheet to turn in to Ms. Borman, please do that as soon as possible.
-Thank you to everyone who wore neon colors today! Read Across America Spirit Week Continues! Tomorrow is READING JOGS THE MIND day. Wear workout gear to school!
Thursday is READING RAINBOW DAY! Each grade level will wear a different color!
5th Grade: Red
6th Grade: Orange
7th Grade: Green
8th Grade: Purple
Friday is READ MY SHIRT DAY! Wear a shirt we can read! What will yours say?

2-28-22 Announcements
-Attention 8th graders: if you still have a yellow sheet to turn in to Ms. Borman, please do that as soon as possible.
-Thank you everyone for wearing gold today to show that reading is golden. Tomorrow, Tuesday, is Glow Crazy for Books! Show your reading spirit by wearing neon colors!

Attention incoming freshmen!
Register here for Open Gym: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBfpYTQVGuZtuGkhE8_YMTu8Mvt2Kcf_QByoSYBHcyLVDnng/viewform



EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, February 28th - 6:30pm
In-person or online. Register in advance for this webinar. Link below in the agenda.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1888911/February_28__2022_BOE_Agenda.pdf


2-25-22 Announcements
-Next week is Read Across America. To show that Gators read it is our hope that everyone participates in our reading celebrations and spirit week. Each day will have a different celebration. Monday is Reading is Golden! Wear gold to show your reading spirit.
-8th graders interested in cheering for UT next year, tryouts are April 8. Come to Student Services to get the flyer for more information.
-The deadline to buy yearbooks is today. If you purchase your yearbook online the price is $16. If you pay with cash or a check the price is $18. There are forms in the office.

2-24-22 Announcements
-8th graders interested in cheering for UT next year, tryouts are April 8. Come to Student Services to get the flyer for more information.
-The deadline to buy yearbooks is Friday February 25. If you purchase your yearbook online the price is $16. If you pay with cash or a check the price is $18.

Read Across America: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america

2-23-22 Announcements
-The Social Emotional Lesson for today will be during 8th period for all grades. We are starting lessons on careers. 5th, 6th and 7th grades are learning about jobs versus careers while 8th grade is finishing up their yellow forms for UT registration.
-Latinx Workshop will meet today after school in room 226. Please bring your chromebook, journal, and creativity for a fun and informational project.
-Hey One By One members! Remember to check in on your study squads. Celebrate success and encourage one another to stay strong in classes. You can do this!
-8th graders interested in cheering for UT next year, tryouts are April 8. Come to Student Services to get the flyer for more information.
-The deadline to buy yearbooks is Friday February 25. If you purchase your yearbook online the price is $16. If you pay with cash or a check the price is $18.
-Attention 8th graders: as you get your yellow registration form completed for UT, you can turn it into Ms. Borman in student services. If you have any questions you can email Ms. Borman.

Our phones and internet are back. We apologize the inconvenience.

Our internet and phones are down district wide at this time. We are currently working to resolve the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience.


2-22-22 Announcements
-Latinx Workshop will meet tomorrow after school in room 226. Please bring your chromebook, journal, and your creativity!
-One By One members who wish to visit St. Ambrose University during spring break are reminded to turn in a signed permission slip by March 3rd. This campus visit is open to all members. Permission slips should be turned into Mrs. Newton in the library. Please see the group's Google Classroom for more details.
-8th graders interested in cheering for UT next year, tryouts are April 8. Come to Student Services to get the flyer for more information.
-The deadline to buy yearbooks is Friday February 25. If you purchase your yearbook online the price is $16. If you pay with cash or a check the price is $18.
-Attention 8th graders: as you get your yellow registration form completed for UT, you can turn it into Ms. Borman in student services. If you have any questions you can email Ms. Borman.

REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 21st in observance of Presidents' Day.


New Covid-19 Guidance

New Covid-19 Guidance
https://www.emsd37.org/article/662086

2-18-22 Announcements
-Scholars traveling with Latinx Workshop to Augustana College and Casa Latina on Saturday are to meet at the main entrance at 10AM tomorrow. Dress comfortably & warmly. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions.
-One By One members visiting St. Ambrose University during spring break are asked to turn in their permission slip to Mrs. Newton in the library. All members are invited to attend this campus visit.
-8th graders interested in cheering for UT next year, tryouts are April 8. Come to Student Services to get the flyer for more information.
-The deadline to buy yearbooks is Friday February 25. If you purchase your yearbook online the price is $16. If you pay with cash or a check the price is $18.
-Attention 8th graders: as you get your yellow registration form completed for UT, you can turn it into Ms. Borman in student services. If you have any questions you can email Ms. Borman.

Good morning:
Early this morning, the Illinois 4th District Appellate Court issued a ruling in the school mask debate. We are currently reviewing the guidance and will issue a statement and likely new guidelines later today. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to navigate the ever-changing circumstances.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kristin Humphries, Superintendent

2-17-22 Announcements
-One By One will hold its February meeting today after school in the library. All members are encouraged to attend.
-GSA will be meeting in 282 after school today! 5th and 6th grade this week
-Attention 8th graders: gold team will be going to UT for a visit today at 8:15. Your 1st period teacher will let you know if you are attending today!
-The deadline to buy yearbooks is Friday February 25. If you purchase your yearbook online the price is $16. If you pay with cash or a check the price is $18.