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Another staff spotlight this week is Mrs. Ackerman. She is teaching K-2nd grade bilingual Chin this year. She has such a positive outlook and builds great relationships with her students. We are grateful for her and all that she does. We couldn't do it without her! #EMSD37Pride
This week's staff spotlight is Mrs. Claeys. She is one of our new first grade teachers at Ridgewood. She brings great experience to the classroom and always has her students ready to learn. We are grateful for her and all that she does. We couldn't do it without her! #EMSD37Pride
Attention girls in 4th-8th grade...
Next week is UTHS's Homecoming Week. Let's join in the fun!!
Virtual Open House... TONIGHT!
https://www.emsd37.org/o/res/article/531010
In cooperation with the East Moline Police Department, Glenview Middle School instituted a passive lockdown security procedure for approximately 5 minutes this afternoon due to an issue in the community. This issue has passed. All students were safe throughout the entire procedure and responded according to our practice.
REMINDER:
-EMSD will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, September 3rd. Glenview will dismiss at 10:55am, elementary schools at 11:30am.
-There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
This week's staff spotlight is Mrs. Edwards. She is our new Technology Integration Specialist at Ridgewood. She has been a great addition to the building and is ready to support students and staff with all technology needs. We are grateful for her and all that she does. We couldn't do it without her! #EMSD37Pride
Save the date for our virtual open house!
This week's staff spotlight is Mr. Harper. He is our new Science Teacher at Ridgewood. He has been a great addition to the building and is always ready to jump in and help. We are excited about his passion for helping our students experience scientific concepts. We couldn't do it without him! #EMSD37Pride
EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, August 23rd - 6:30pm at the Administration Building or online.
Zoom link available in the agenda: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1490256/BOE082321_Agenda.pdf
East Moline School District 37 would like to invite the parents of students whose families speak more than one language to attend our upcoming Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee meeting.
Please click the link below for details.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/517075
Translations can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1489828/ESSER_III__-_1_pager__1_.pdf
UT's Homecoming is Sept 17th. Show your support by wearing their Enchanted Forest theme shirt. They have created a shirt just for community supporters, available in adult and youth sizes. Order at the link below by Aug 24th.
https://stores.inksoft.com/uths_homecoming/shop/home
ICNA Relief is holding a B2S Backpacks distribution event on Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the pantry. There will be 100 bags filled with supplies to giveaway.
Join the Cub Scouts!
Good Evening Ridgewood Families,
The following are important reminders as we return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, August 11.
-Students may enter the school starting at 8:00 a.m.
-A Grab-n-Go breakfast will be served between 8:00 and 8:20 a.m.
-Morning meetings in the classroom start at 8:20 and any student not in class by 8:30 a.m. will be counted absent or tardy.
-Dismissal begins at 2:55 pm. Please remember that the first day of school is a 1 hour early dismissal at 1:55.
-Parent drop-off and pick-up is along the front of our building. Please follow staff directions and pull up as far as possible to allow as many cars to drop-off or pick-up as possible.
-We are no longer requiring a Self-Certification “golden ticket” this year. -Please call the school nurse if your child is experiencing symptoms.
-We will not be using drinking fountains this year, so please send your child with a water bottle to keep on their desk. We have bottle fill stations they can use throughout the school.
-Students and staff are required to wear masks in the building and maintain 3 feet social distance. -Visitors are not allowed in the building at this time.
-Please have your student come to school each day with their Chromebook charged. Kindergarten, 1st graders, and students new to the district will be getting their Chromebooks in their classrooms the first week of school.
-At this time all class lists are entered into our Skyward database. Please access your Skyward Family Access account and click on the “Schedule” tab to see your child’s assigned teacher.
-If you want to send birthday treats with your student during the year, you must order those treats from the district. We are no longer accepting outside food for birthday treats or classroom parties. To view and fill out an order form, please go to the Food Service Department tab on the EMSD37 website.
-If you have questions, please contact the school office at 309-755-1585
We look forward to a wonderful school year! See you tomorrow!
Health & Safety Precautions For The Upcoming Year
https://www.emsd37.org/article/501924
Our first day of school is Wednesday, August 11. Student drop off begins at 8:00 am. Students will meet their teachers and bring their supplies to school on the first day. We will not allow visitors in the building so please make sure to take all first day pictures at home or outside the building. School will end one hour early on the first day with dismissal at 2:00 pm. We look forward to a great school year!