Good Evening EMSD Families,
We were notified that there has been an issue with the distribution of the P-EBT benefits that were recently announced. We want to assure our families that we (EMSD) have submitted the required information to the Illinois State Board of Education in advance of the deadline and that we have NOT opted out of the assistance program as a district.
Families are being told when they call the State of Illinois hotline that one of the two above reasons are why they have not received their benefit to date. EMSD has done everything that was requested in a timely manner because we understand the impact this can have on our families.
We have submitted help requests with the Illinois State Board of Education to ensure that our information was received and have verified that the data is present in the State of Illinois system. It is unfortunate, but we believe that their system is backlogged. When we know more, we will communicate through district channels.
4th Quarter Update
https://www.emsd37.org/article/425446
If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out our parent survey.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/410036
This week's staff spotlight is Mrs. Efflandt! We want to thank Mrs. Efflandt for all she does at Ridgewood. She has a strategy for every situation and brings a vast knowledge to the building. We couldn't do it without her! #EMSD37Pride

REMINDER... EMSD is back to school on Monday, March 22nd.

Reminder for EMSD Anywhere students...

If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out our Parent Survey.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/410036
REMINDER... Next week, March 15-19, EMSD will be on Spring Break. School will resume on Monday, March 22nd.
Shout-out to our 3rd grade artists that have been selected to have their artwork displayed at the Figge Art Museum. Visit the museum in person or virtually on their website March 13-21 to enjoy the Young Artist Exhibition. Special thanks to the Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Isabel Bloom Art Education Endowment for making it possible to have the art supplies needed to accomplish this project.
#EMSD37Pride
https://youtu.be/Oop6Eyjm3H0
Starting with the 4th Quarter of our school year, the East Moline School District will return to 4 days of in-person instruction for those who choose to attend.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/417577
This week's staff spotlight is Mrs. Carlson! We want to thank Mrs. Carlson for all she does at Ridgewood. She is extremely passionate about our kindergarten learners and creating a firm educational foundation for them. #EMSD37Pride

4th Quarter Remote Student Materials Pick-up
https://www.emsd37.org/article/416216
The State of Illinois is approved to provide new Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT) benefits to all eligible Illinois students.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/415007
EMSD continues Blended Learning through the end of the school year.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/414488
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Download the app on Android:
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https://www.emsd37.org/article/379937
This week's staff spotlight is Ms. Peterson! We want to thank Ms. Peterson for all she does at Ridgewood. She is constantly supporting and coaching staff and we couldn't do it without her. #EMSD37Pride

To determine Little League age group visit: https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/determine-league-age/
Registration forms and info are available here: https://www.eastmoline.com/397/East-Moline-Little-League
Free Developmental Screenings for children ages 3-5 years old.
Please take a few moments to complete our Parent Surveys.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/410036
This is a reminder that picture day is tomorrow, Friday, February 26 for our Wednesday/Friday in-person learners during the school day. Tomorrow is also picture day for all remote learners, regardless of the day they meet with their teacher.
If you are a remote learner and would like your picture taken, we ask that you call the office tomorrow, Friday, February 26 to schedule an appointment with our office staff. Appointment slots will run in 15 minute increments beginning at 1:00 and the last time slot being 3:45 pm. Time slots will be able to accommodate 15 students at a time. Please call the office at 309-755-1585 beginning at 7:30 am. We ask that you wear a mask to school for this picture taking opportunity and social distancing will be enforced. We look forward to seeing great smiles for pictures.

