Mesquite Elementary

Dear Mesquite Elementary Families,

This week I would like to highlight and say thank you to our amazing PTSO that continually goes above and beyond in every activity they plan for the campus! Fall Festival was a huge success this past Friday and this would not have been possible without our amazing parent volunteers! Planning for the Fall Festival began months ago and this is part of what contributes to the success of this event! We are grateful for the many parent volunteers and staff who supported by volunteering before, during, and after the event! This year we were so grateful to have the support of GPS Security as well as Gilbert High School AFJROTC Cadets! In addition to this we were impressed by the number of Student Council Students who signed up and helped at the event which included staying until well after Fall Festival had ended to help clean up! So thankful to strong community events! Thank you to all who joined for an evening of fun at the Fall Festival!

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is currently open! 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.

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. Please know how grateful we are for the Mesquite Community!

Sincerely,

Wendy Norburg

Mrs. Flores reports I chose to nominate Audrey Dulberg as Student Citizen of the month because she is an absolute joy to have in our classroom! There isn’t a day that goes by that she isn’t putting others before herself. She is kind, caring, generous, very funny and just has a way about her that makes others feel good!

Just last Friday, for instance, we were about to have our Fun Friday time at the end of our day, a time that all students look so forward to, but also must earn. Audrey noticed that a classmate had some unfinished work to do before they could have their Fun Friday and she asked if she could go help them instead…choosing to give up her own free time. That is truly Audrey in a nutshell! Thinking of others before herself!

Not only is Audrey kind, funny and caring but a knowledgeable girl when it comes to farm life! She lives on a farm with her family and is always happy to share her yummy farm treats, homegrown vegetables and beautiful flowers with the whole school! She also has become our “go to girl” when it comes to any question nature-related…this girl certainly knows her stuff! ;) Our entire class has learned so much, myself included!

Audrey is so deserving of this award for all the laughs, smiles and joy she brings to our classroom! We LOVE you, Audrey!

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!

Thank you to all who joined us at our PTSO Meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024! PTSO shared information about committee and volunteer opportunities throughout the year! The greatest need at this time is for volunteers to help prepare for and volunteer at the Fall Festival on Friday, November 15, 2024. The next PTSO meeting will be on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:15 p.m. in the Library and we would love to have you join us!

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.

• November 26 - Turkey Trot During Specials
• November 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday No School
• December 3 - Second Grade Nutcracker Program at 6:00 pm
• December 5 - Fifth Grade Band and Orchestra Concert at 6:00 pm
• December 6 - Spelling Bee
• December 16-18 - Fifth Grade Science Camp
• December 17 - First Grade Field Trip to Herberger Theater
• December 18 - Preschool and Kindergarten Holiday Extravanganza 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• December 20 - Jingle Jog at 7:15 am and Half Day Dismissal at 11:55 am
• December 23-January 3 - Winter Break No School
• January 9 - Second Battle of the Books at 1:45 pm and PTSO Meeting at 3:15 pm in the Library
• January 15 - Half Day Dismissal at 11:45 am
• January 16 - Clubs/Panoramic Pictures
• January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr Day No School
• January 21 - Sixth Grade Level Up Days at Greenfield Junior High School and South Valley Junior High School
• January 22 - GPS Job Fair at Highland High School 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• January 24 - Winter Dance at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• January 31 - Fourth Grade Field Trip to Sonar Desert Museum and Reid Park Zoo

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.

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.

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 2 - 4th-6th grade

Quarter 3 - Kindergarten-3rd grade

Quarter 4- 4th-6th grade

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

• November 25 - 4th - 6th Grade Receive Scripts
• December 2 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• December 3 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• December 4 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• December 9 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• December 10 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• December 11 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• January 6 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• January 7 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• January 8 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• January 13 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• January 14 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• January 15 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• January 22 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• January 27 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• January 28 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• January 29 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• February 3 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• February 4 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• February 5 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• February 10 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• February 11 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• February 12 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• February 18 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• February 19 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• February 21 - Performance from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• February 22 - Performance from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Note: Please check often for any changes made as needed to rehearsal dates

Thank you to those who signed up for Movers Club! Mrs. Pardy sent an email to all families registered! Mesquite. Practices will be on Tuesdays from 3:00-3:30PM. Run Club meets will be in November, December, January and February at a junior high or high school.

Movers Club had its first event of the season on Wednesday, 20, 2024 at Greenfield Junior High School and it was a success! Proud of our runners!

• December 3 - Movers Club at 3:00 pm
• December 10 - Movers Club at 3:00 pm
• December 11 - Movers Race at 4:30 pm at Greenfield Junior High (Always optional)
• December 17 - Movers Club at 3:00 pm
• January 7 - Movers Club at 3:00 pm
• January 14 - Movers Club at 3:00 pm
• January 15 - Movers Race at 4:30 pm at Greenfield Junior High (Always optional)
• January 21 - Movers Club at 3:00 pm
• January 28 - Movers Club at 3:00 pm
• February 4 - Movers Club at 3:00 pm
• February 5 - Movers Race at 4:30 pm at South Valley Junior High (Always optional)
• February 11 - Mesquite Race at 3:00 pm