Early Learning Center

From student to staff member, we love seeing career paths take shape! Please welcome Ms. Tapia, one of our former UT Students! Previously enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Career Program at UTHS, Ms. Tapia knew she would one day return to us in a professional capacity. We are thrilled to welcome you back, Ms. Camila! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

We are extremely excited to welcome Ms. Zooad to our ELC School Family! Asmae has joined us as a paraprofessional who speaks Arabic, French, and English. She is a member of the East Moline community, and previously served as a Parent Mentor. Thank you for joining our team Ms. Zooad! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

A reminder that all outside organization event flyers and information are now published on the EMSD website under the Digital Backpack button. Check it out here → https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/digital-backpack

September Newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/gx6vje-september-elc-newsletter

Learn how to be your child’s first and best teacher during a five-week workshop just for parents and caregivers!

There are limited spots for the workshops. You must be registered to attend. Register here → https://epledgeuwqc.org/comm/SinglePageRegEvent.jsp?EventKeyHex=3136363539

Questions? Contact Jodi Sierra at jsierra@emsd37.org or Nykiah Mosley at Nmosley@emsd37.org

EMSD REMINDER
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday (9-1-25) or Tuesday (9-2-25), in observance of Labor Day and an in-service day.

A reminder that all outside organization event/sports flyers and information are now published on the EMSD website under the Digital Backpack button. This includes many sport activities at UTHS that were prevously posted to EMSD social media. Check it out at the link below!
Organizations wishing to submit an event, you will find a link at the top of the Digital Backpack page to do so.
https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/digital-backpack

REMINDER: Early Learning Center's first day is TOMORROW, Monday, August 18th.

EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, August 18th - 6:00 pm @ Admin Building
Agenda: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/Emsd_37/e178e8cf-0e15-47d8-a630-2aefdc153e89/-BOE---August-18,-2025--Agenda-.pdf?disposition=inline

Looking forward to seeing all of our students and families TOMORROW, Friday, August 15th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm during our Open House! Drop in, meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a great year in early childhood!
If you have registration questions, please call our office. Only students who are fully registered will be able to start on the first day of school, which is Monday, 8/18/25.

August District Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/b1sqp-august-2025-emsd-newsletter?ref=email

REMINDER: Early Learning Center's first day is Monday, August 18th.

We're looking forward to seeing you at Backpack Night next week!

The countdown is ON! Looking forward to seeing all of our students and families next Friday, 8/15 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm during our Open House! Drop in, meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a great year in early childhood! If you have registration questions, please call our office. Only students who are fully registered will be able to start on the first day of school, which is Monday, 8/18/25.

We are so pleased to welcome Ms. Dianna Casas to our staff! As a new paraprofessional and a member of the East Moline community, Ms. Casas is eager to regain her passion in working with young children. Officially a Little Panther, welcome to our ELC School Family, Dianna! #EMSD37Pride. #growingthroughPLAY

Introducing Ms. Isela Rosas to our team! Ms. Rosas will be joining our ELC School Family as a paraprofessional, and we are so excited to welcome her! Ms. Rosas is ready to get started supporting our youngest learners! Welcome, Isela! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

Please welcome Ms. Alexis Reyes! Ms. Reyes will be a new paraprofessional in our ELC School Family, and we are grateful that she is choosing us to begin this new journey as a Little Panther. Welcome, Alexis! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

Now that we have some full day classrooms, we needed some new staff to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch! Another former family member, Ms. Russell will be working in the kitchen, and we are excited to welcome her to our ELC School Family! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

Ms. Zi has been one of our valued parents here at the Early Learning Center, and will now be joining our School Family as a bilingual paraprofessional! Welcome to your new role, Dawt! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY

Welcome to our ELC School Family, Megan! Ms. Hanley will be one of our new paraprofessionals for the 25-26 school year! She has had experience working with children of differing abilities, and is excited for this next chapter in her career. Welcome, Megan! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY