Mesquite Elementary

Dear Mesquite Elementary Families,

As shared last week, fourth quarter is an exciting time with the District Art Show, Evening of the Arts, musical performances, and more. It is also a time for students to show what they have learned all year through the AASA Testing opportunities. You can continue to help your child to be prepared by keeping an eye on upcoming testing dates and making sure they have gotten a good night's rest the night before testing and eaten a healthy breakfast as well as arriving at school on time.

Two weeks ago fifth grade completed the first part of AASA testing, the Science portion and this past Tuesday, on Tuesday, April 1st, third through sixth grade completed the AASA Writing Test. On Tuesday, April 8th and Thursday, April 10th, third through sixth grade will be completing the AASA Reading Sections. On Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th, third through sixth grade students will be completing the AASA Math Sections. Testing will begin first thing in the morning. We appreciate your help with making sure all students arrive on time ready to start working hard!

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is currently open! We will host a kindergarten open house on Thursday, May 1st from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. prior to Evening of the Arts which will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

As you start thinking about junior highs for next year, please know that we feed into Greenfield Junior High School, South Valley Junior High School, and students have the option to apply to Gilbert Accelerated Middle School at Gilbert High School, Gilbert Classical Academy, and/or Gilbert, Talented, and Creative Program at Highland Junior High School. For more campus information, please visit GilbertSchools.net/LevelUp.

Sincerely,

Wendy Norburg

Mesquite Mountain Lions, this year we would love to see your pride colors! We look forward to seeing our Mountain Lions wearing their favorite school shirt or school colors on Fridays this year!

This year's yearbook is available to order for the price of $30.00 until Friday, April 11, 2025. Please use this link or the QR Code below to order your yearbook. For questions please email mesquiteptso@gmail.com.

Hello Mesquite Families!

We are running very low on snacks! If you are able to, we would love any unopened snack items! Ideas include: cheez-its, gold fish, chewy bars, fruit snacks, veggie straws, crackers etc. It is also starting to get hot, so we would happily take any water bottle donations! Thank you so much!

-Your nurse and social worker :)

Thank you to all who joined us at our PTSO Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025! The next PTSO meeting will be on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:15 p.m. in the Library and we would love to have you join us!

On Monday April 21st, parents are welcome to come have lunch with their students.

1. No food deliveries will be accepted.
2. No adult lunches will be sold from the cafeteria. Students may get their lunch from the cafeteria, adults must bring their own food.
3. Adults/Parents have to sign in and out in the front office.
4. If you have students with different lunch times, you may take them at the same time, but you MUST remain with them until their designated lunch period is over.

Grade Level Lunch Times

• 2nd Grade - 12:05-12:25
• 5th Grade - 12:10-12:30
• Kindergarten - 12:15-12:35
• 3rd Grade - 12:25-12:45
• 4th Grade - 12:30-12:50
• 1st Grade - 12:45-1:05
• 6th Grade - 12:50-1:10

Thank you to those that follow the Mesquite Elementary PTSO Facebook page. PTSO has an Instagram account as well which can be found using this picture QR Code. Thank you for following along and sharing along the way!

• Amy Simon - President
• Stacy Nelson - Vice President
• Kimberly Castro - Secretary
• Mel Van Klaveren - Treasurer
• Heather Foti - Member At Large
• Allison Brumfield - Member At Large

Please check the PTSO website and join the Mesquite Elementary PTSO Facebook group for all the current information from PTSO. This is a great way to connect with other families.

• April 7 - District Art Show at Norwood Furniture from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• April 8 - 3rd-6th Grade AASA Reading Part 1
• April 10 - 3rd-6th Grade AASA Reading Part 2 and PTSO Meeting at 3:15 p.m. in the Library
• April 15 - 3rd-6th Grade AASA Math Part 1
• April 16 - 3rd-6th Grade AASA Math Part 2
• April 18 - Spring Holiday No School
• April 21 - PTSO Fundraiser Incentive - Lunch with Adult during regular grade level lunchtime
• April 22 - PreK - 4th Grade Field Day
• April 24 - 5th and 6th Grade Field Day at Gilbert High School and First Grade Musical at 6:00 p.m.
• May 1 - Kindergarten Open House from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Evening of the Arts from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m.

Spring Testing will be here before we know it. Just as each school day is important we ask that in order to help testing run smoothly please avoid scheduling any appointments on the days listed below. Testing will begin promptly each testing day listed below. We appreciate your help with making sure your child is on time and in attendance each testing day!

• April 8 - 3rd-6th Grade AASA Reading Part 1
• April 10 - 3rd-6th Grade AASA Reading Part 2
• April 15 - 3rd-6th Grade AASA Math Part 1
• April 16 - 3rd-6th Grade AASA Math Part 2

It is very important that all families complete the online ‘Annual Update’ to prepare for the new school year. The ‘Annual Update’ in Infinite Campus allows you to tell us of any updates to your contact information, address changes, and updates to emergency contacts. In order to ensure we can communicate with you regarding your student, or in case of emergency, it is essential that we have your up to date contact details. Please log in to your Infinite Campus parent portal and complete your student’s ‘Annual Update’ today. To access the IC portal visit www.gilbertschools.net/IC.

Download the GPS App

The GPS App includes a link to IC, as well as access to your student’s school calendar, meal information, bus routes, and other helpful information for parents and students. Visit www.gilbertschools.net/app for more information.

Preschool Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opened on December 2, 2024. For more information please visit gilbertschools.ce.eleyo.com.

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is currently open. For more information please visit gilbertschools.net/enroll.

Please join us to learn more about kindergarten at Mesquite Elementary on Thursday, May 1st from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Parent University will be holding a special workshop for 6th students and their adults on Tuesday, April 8th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Greenfield Junior High. It is open to all 6th grade families.

This will be a center based workshop with 6 different stations. We will also be giving away swag from each junior high. The junior high social workers and staff will be leading the centers.

Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer various summer camps and summer school opportunities. More information about programs and registration can be found here. Registration is currently open for all programs.

If you wish to add money to your child's account for this coming year, please use this link. The Free and Reduced Price Meal Online Application is available here as well!

Please use this link to complete a Free and Reduced Lunch Meal application. If you are interested in applying and have questions please don't hesitate to contact the front office or our social worker, Ms. Karina Nyberg.

Please remember students must have their Student ID Badge to ride the bus. All bus riders have had copies of their badges added to their backpacks, we ask that you make sure these stay on your child's backpack. Thank you!

By becoming a Friendship Club member at Mesquite Elementary, students learn to build awareness and create opportunities in which friendships can grow in a safe and accepting environment. At each club meeting, students will engage with peers before school for 30 minutes for structured fun and peer interaction. There are no costs to join this club.

Thursdays 7:30 am - 8:00am

Quarter 4- 4th-6th grade

Email Ms. Kelli at kelli.stark@gilbertschools.net to sign up!

Thank you to all who joined for the Musical Theater Club Post Production Meeting and to those who sent in your surveys with feedback!

We are thankful to the many hours you as parents put into making this program a success each year and are especially thankful to our Board Members! The Musical Theater Club Board Members for the 25-26 School Year will be:

Emily Davis

Kimberly Castro

Heather Foti

Joanna Willever

Tina Judd as a Supporting Officer