Ridgewood Elementary School

Save the date for EMSD Spirit Week... Celebrating UT's Homecoming!

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&fbclid=IwY2xjawM2j5RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyWVBpbUc1YUl2QmRseGpHAR4kYdF9N2DUl0_JecPR5gxEL6Tzmx9ZEKIzXCyc1Z--EKec5z4KwhWAgQbTdw_aem_KdGFbp02ueL-f8a02E1fvA
Questions? Contact Jodi Sierra at jsierra@emsd37.org or Nykiah Mosley at Nmosley@emsd37.org

Save the date!

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

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

August Newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/3ewvg

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

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

Ridgewood Spirit Wear orders are due by 11:59 pm TOMORROW, Sunday, August 17th.
https://ridgewood-cubs-fall-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

🐾 Ridgewood Spirit Wear 🐾 Orders due by August 17th. https://ridgewood-cubs-fall-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 13th, is our first day of school. There will be a one-hour early dismissal time. Glenview will dismiss at 1:25 pm, elementary schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm.

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

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

School Supply Lists can be found here → https://app.teacherlists.com/districts/1000207402-east-moline-school-district-37

A reminder that EMSD's first day of school is Wednesday, August 13th, with a 1-hour early dismissal time.
Registration must be complete by midnight tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6th, for your student to start school on the first day.
Follow this link to register → https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/registration

Save the date for Backpack Night!
A reminder that students must be registered by midnight on August 6th to begin school on the first day. Online Registration Link → https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/registration

New Licensed Staff Members kicked off a great first day of orientation on Wednesday!

Hope to see you at the Back 2 School Bash tomorrow!!

🎉 Big News! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Alex Mayszak, our Director of Digital Learning & Innovation, for being named one of the QCBJ’s Forty Under 40 honorees! 👏

This prestigious award recognizes young professionals under 40 who are making a meaningful impact through their career achievements, leadership, and community involvement, and Alex is doing just that here at East Moline School District and across the Quad Cities region.

We’re so proud to have a leader like Alex, whose innovative work and dedication to students and staff are helping shape the future of education. 🌟

#QCBJ40Under40 #EMSD37Proud #LeadershipInEducation #DigitalInnovation #QuadCities #FutureFocused