The deadline to complete the Illinois 5 Essentials Survey is quickly approaching. If you haven't already, please take a few moments to complete this survey.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, March 29th - 6:30pm
Zoom information available in the Agenda here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1185538/March__29__2021_Board_Of_Education_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Today, Friday, March 26th, is the End of 3rd Quarter.
Good Evening EMSD Families,
We were notified that there has been an issue with the distribution of the P-EBT benefits that were recently announced. We want to assure our families that we (EMSD) have submitted the required information to the Illinois State Board of Education in advance of the deadline and that we have NOT opted out of the assistance program as a district.
Families are being told when they call the State of Illinois hotline that one of the two above reasons are why they have not received their benefit to date. EMSD has done everything that was requested in a timely manner because we understand the impact this can have on our families.
We have submitted help requests with the Illinois State Board of Education to ensure that our information was received and have verified that the data is present in the State of Illinois system. It is unfortunate, but we believe that their system is backlogged. When we know more, we will communicate through district channels.
Please make sure to check out the little library in front of Hillcrest School!! Take or leave a book! Happy Reading! #EMSD37Pride
Hillcrest PTO Meeting
Tuesday, March 23rd - 6:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74124602212?pwd=WXlkM1VjRzRBYlNDWGEwU1RYWmgvQT09
Meeting ID: 741 2460 2212
Passcode: pto
4th Quarter Update
https://www.emsd37.org/article/425446
If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out our parent survey.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/410036
REMINDER... EMSD is back to school on Monday, March 22nd.
Reminder for EMSD Anywhere students...
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.
Shout-out to our 3rd grade artists that have been selected to have their artwork displayed at the Figge Art Museum. Visit the museum in person or virtually on their website March 13-21 to enjoy the Young Artist Exhibition. Special thanks to the Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Isabel Bloom Art Education Endowment for making it possible to have the art supplies needed to accomplish this project.
#EMSD37Pride
https://youtu.be/Oop6Eyjm3H0
Starting with the 4th Quarter of our school year, the East Moline School District will return to 4 days of in-person instruction for those who choose to attend.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/417577
Hillcrest students each received a free book at school last week in coordination with our Readers are Leaders initiative and to celebrate Read Across America. A big thanks to AFSCME Local 46 at the East Moline Correctional Center, President Cody Dornes, Jayne O’Brien, and Greg Johnson for believing in the power of reading. Strong Readers, make Stronger Leaders!
Please try and read every day for at least 20 minutes!
Remote students can pick up their book at Hillcrest during remote distribution later in the month.
We are excited to celebrate Mr. Ebener in our Hillcrest Spotlight. Mr. Ebener is our School Social Worker that goes above and beyond for students and families. He is encouraging, personable, and continues to make a difference everyday. Thank you Mr. Ebener for your expertise, guidance, and compassion, WE APPRECIATE YOU!
#EMSD37Pride
4th Quarter Remote Student Materials Pick-up
https://www.emsd37.org/article/416216
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