Early Learning Center

The big round moon is ready for the holidays, too! Feeling the winter excitement here at ELC! ❄️

4 days ago, Melissa McCullough

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.

4 days ago, Melissa McCullough

Our beloved mascot, Petey the Panther, has been on the trip of a lifetime! He traveled all the way to Egypt with our amazing Family Educator, Ms. V, as part of our special "Panther Passport" project. *He saw the magnificent Pyramids of Giza! *He cruised along the incredible Nile River! *He learned about ancient history and culture! What is your favorite sight Petey saw? Let us know in the comments! #PeteyThePanther #TravelGoals #MascotOnTheMove #PantherPassport #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY https://youtu.be/D0wXnaaHQUk?si=dczQSu5TcigNBvYF

4 days ago, Jessica Lang

Ms. Adair was recognized today for the Regional Office of Education Employee of the Month Award for November. Ms. Adair is a veteran paraprofessional with extensive experience, much of it in early childhood and early elementary. Ms. Chrissy truly embodies dedication and genuine commitment to the field of early learning. She is always on the move, working tirelessly to make sure a student’s best interests are the top priority. Ms. Chrissy is a team player, proactively collaborating with her colleagues to support instruction and the flow of the classroom. Her calm and caring nature, paired with her inclusive mindset make her a valuable member of our School Family, where ALL means ALL. We appreciate you, Ms. Chrissy! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

4 days ago, Melissa McCullough

We are celebrating our amazing Little Panthers for practicing our 3 big school wide expectations: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Helpful. When a student demonstrates one of these behaviors, they receive a special sticker with positive descriptive feedback explaining exactly what they did well. To celebrate their success, the student's photo is then proudly displayed in the bus hallway. Keep up the great work, Little Panthers! We love seeing our ELC students being kind, safe, and helpful!
#EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

5 days ago, Melissa McCullough

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

6 days ago, Jessica Lang

We have a certified Conscious Discipline coach hosting the training. She will provide parents with tools and techniques to manage their own emotional responses, create a sense of safety and connection, and teach children to understand and regulate their own feelings and behaviors. Since we follow the Conscious Discipline methods at school, this will be a powerful tool to use at home. Please consider joining us! There will also be a great gift basket giveaway!

Dinner and childcare will be provided. RSVP is required to attend the event. Sign-up will close on Dec. 4th.

Please note: The District will also be hosting another workshop on Thursday of that same week. This workshop, on December 9th, will be only for the Early Learning Center families and will be at the Early Learning Center.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1wy-AnbdZ2Dr3AaT_yZo1OhUn-tfyCLwIc-lzsBY5N8MRLA/viewform

7 days ago, Jessica Lang

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

11 days ago, Jessica Lang

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

13 days ago, Jessica Lang

Save the date!
Register here → https://forms.gle/UWpbHVptjHV9YseX6

25 days ago, Jessica Lang

Today, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we held a special ceremony to honor our veterans. The East Moline Post 227 Honor Guard joined us for a school-wide assembly, where our youngest learners had the opportunity to show respect to some safekeepers in their community, as well as to the flag of the United States. It is with deep gratitude and respect that we were able to honor our veterans on this day. More pictures/video to come!

27 days ago, Jessica Lang

Please help us welcome our newest paraprofessional, Emily Potter! Ms. Potter has experience working with children with differing abilities, and is excited for this first step in her new career. Welcome to our ELC school family, Ms. Potter! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

29 days ago, Jessica Lang

Veterans Day week starts Monday! All are invited to join us in wearing the theme colors each day.

about 1 month ago, Jessica Lang

Parent-Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, Thursday, November 6th, and Friday, November 7th.

REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 7th.

about 1 month ago, Jessica Lang

Our latest Employee of the Month Award from the Rock Island Regional Office of Education goes to…….Ms Asya Fisher! Ms. Fisher is in her second year of teaching at the East Moline Early Learning Center, with several other years of experience in a smaller school district where she also taught early childhood. As a veteran educator, she truly embodies the ideal qualities of a dedicated and inspiring early childhood educator. The atmosphere in her classroom is consistently one of calm and joyful engagement, a direct reflection of her composed and relationship-centered approach. She has the ability to transform daily experiences into adventures, ensuring that hands-on learning is a celebration of exploration. Her commitment to the profession is evident in the confident, curious, and happy faces of her students, who thrive under her gentle and genuine demeanor. Thank you for embracing a change to join our ELC School Family! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

about 1 month ago, Jessica Lang