Looks like we have some young architects at the ELC! Students use images of real buildings in our block area to extend their learning experience and spark their curiosity and creativity! Look at their focus and precision! #growingthroughplay
1 day ago, Elena Vallejo
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EMSD Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th, in observance of MLK Jr. Day.
2 days ago, Jessica Lang
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🐾 Positive Petey Award 🐾 We are excited to announce this month’s Positive Petey recipient! This award is a special peer-to-peer honor given to a teammate who truly lives out the 7 Skills of Conscious Discipline in our daily practice. This month, Ms. Yamila passed Petey (as well as a few personal touches!) to Ms. Monica.
2 days ago, Melissa McCullough
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3rd Quarter District Newsletter
https://app.smore.com/n/9x2hc-3rd-quarter-emsd-newsletter
4 days ago, Jessica Lang
January Newsletter https://app.smore.com/n/whnp5-january-elc-newsletter
8 days ago, Jessica Lang

We made it through the first week after Winter Break! Please see our January ELC Newsletter by clicking HERE. Have a wonderful weekend!

9 days ago, Melissa McCullough
Today is the End of 2nd Quarter.
9 days ago, Jessica Lang
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Learn how to be your child’s first and best teacher during a five-week workshop just for parents and caregivers! Free childcare, dinner, books, and more! Sign up attached. Workshops will be held at Wells Elementary School.
11 days ago, Melissa McCullough
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Petey the Panther enjoyed a trip to Chicago with Miss Vallejo. Petey loves spreading the joy of being kind, safe, and helpful. They explored the city by going to the National Museum of Mexican Art, The DuSable Black History Museum, lots of bookstores, and ate lots of yummy food!

#PeteyThePanther #TravelGoals #MascotOnTheMove #PantherPassport #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

13 days ago, Elena Vallejo
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Petey eats a Chicago Hotdog
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Petey eats cotton candy!
Happy New Year, EMSD! We hope you enjoyed your winter break.
School will resume on Monday, January 5th.
16 days ago, Jessica Lang
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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!
30 days ago, Jessica Lang
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December Newsletter
https://app.smore.com/n/13hjz-december-elc-newsletter
about 1 month ago, Jessica Lang
Join us for our Winter Festival! Please pay close attention to the flyer to know which day your child's festival will take place. See you soon!
https://youtu.be/t1ZrCQVHt1o
about 1 month ago, Jessica Lang

Calling all ELC Families! Please join us for a Winter Festival. If your child attends in the half-day program, the Festival will be Wednesday, 12/17. If your child attends in the full-day program, their Festival will be Thursday 12/18. Please reach out for more information, and see this short video!

about 1 month ago, Melissa McCullough
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A few weeks ago Miss Vallejo's Class wrapped up their cameras study. Students enjoyed exploring different cameras, hearing from who uses cameras, and learning what you can do with cameras! They celebrated the end of their study by creating a photo gallery of their photos! 📸🧡💜
about 1 month ago, Elena Vallejo
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Did You Know? The History of Petey the Panther! 💜 🧡
When the East Moline Early Learning Center opened, our Board of Education officially chose the Little Panther mascot and our purple & orange spirit colors, connecting our students from the start to United Township High School, where they will eventually graduate as UT Panthers! Prior to this, our early childhood programs were the Wildcats at Wells Elementary. After the move, our Early Learning Center Staff held a poll to officially name him Petey. Now for the fun part: how do you suppose our staff transformed our old Wildcat mascots into our new purple little panthers?

#PeteyThePanther #MascotHistory #SchoolSpirit #PantherPride #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY #UTHS

https://youtu.be/bGc-dTsKPQI
about 1 month ago, Jessica Lang

*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

about 1 month ago, Jessica Lang
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Celebrating Little Panthers at ELC!
https://youtu.be/gfSL1gOzGKU
about 1 month ago, Jessica Lang
The big round moon is ready for the holidays, too! Feeling the winter excitement here at ELC! ❄️
about 1 month ago, Melissa McCullough
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Save the Date...Our Winter Festival will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17th for half day classrooms (Morning session will be from 10:00- 11:15; Afternoon session will be from 2:00- 3:15). Then on Thursday, Dec 18th our full day classrooms will have their Winter Festival from 2:00- 3:15. Join us for a classroom read aloud, cookie decorating and a concert. **In lieu of a traditional winter singing performance, we are having a family concert performed by Ms. Eli. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Please note: Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Please make sure to bring an ID for check in.
about 1 month ago, Melissa McCullough
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