Mesquite Elementary
Notes from Norburg
Dear Mesquite Elementary Families,
This week I would like to again highlight and say thank you to the many Club Sponsors we have at Mesquite Elementary! Thank you to those who joined us last week at the Scooterbowl and saw the mascots from Magic Squad in action! We are so thankful for the rich history and traditions at Mesquite and the family connections! At the Scooterbowl last week 10 former students who are now seniors attending schools in the area joined the teachers to play the fifth and sixth grade winners of Scooterbowl! Thank you to the alumni and teachers who played this year!
Some of the many clubs are:
- Battle of the Books sponsored by Mrs. Sturdevant
- Friendship Club sponsored by Ms. Karina and Ms. Stark
- Magic's Squad sponsored by Mrs. Hernandez
- Mesquite Daily News sponsored by Mrs. Sturdevant
- Mesquite Theater sponsored by parent Mrs. Tina Judd and supported by Mrs. Atwood and Mrs. Davis along with Ms. Bennett, Ms. Lemire, and Ms. Kurtz
- Mover's Club sponsored by Mrs. Pardy, Mrs. Hernandez, Mrs. Pallozzi, and Mrs. Bartels
- Lego Club sponsored by Mrs. Sturdevant
- National Elementary Honor Society sponsored by Mrs. Amari and Mrs. Pardy
- Oceanography sponsored by Mrs. Sturdevant
- Peer Mediators sponsored by Ms. Karina and Mrs. Barb
- Student Council sponsored by Mrs. LeClaire and Mrs. Eberhardt
- Yearbook sponsored by Ms. Acton and Mrs. Lemire
- Scooter Bowl sponsored by Mrs. Pardy
- Spelling Bee sponsored by Mrs. Cochell and Mrs. Schneider
We are thankful for the amazing opportunities for our students at Mesquite! We can't thank our Club Sponsors enough for their commitment to our students and community!
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is currently open! We will host two kindergarten open house events on Tuesday, March 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 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 information about upcoming Level Up days or campus information, please visit GilbertSchools.net/LevelUp.
Sincerely,
Wendy Norburg
- February 17 - President's Day No School
- February 21 - MES Theater Presents Frozen at Gilbert High School at 6:30 pm
- February 22 - MES Theater Presents Frozen at Gilbert High School at 2:00 pm
- February 26 - Half Day Dismissal at 11:55 am
- March 3 - PTSO Chipotle Spirit Night
- March 4 - Spring Pictures and Kindergarten Open House from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- March 6 - PTSO Fun Run Fundraiser
- March 7 - Half Day Dismissal at 11:55 am
- March 10 - March 21 - Spring Break No School
AASA Testing Dates
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 you child is on time and in attendance each testing day!
- March 25 - 5th Grade AASA Science Part 1 & 2
- March 26 - 5th Grade AASA Science Part 3
- April 1 - 3rd - 6th Grade Writing
- April 8 - 3rd-6th Grade Reading Part 1
- April 10 - 3rd-6th Grade Reading Part 2
- April 15 - 3rd-6th Grade Math Part 1
- April 16 - 3rd-6th Grade Math Part 2
Infinite Campus Reminders
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.
Friendship Club Information
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 3 - Kindergarten-3rd grade
Quarter 4- 4th-6th grade
Email Ms. Kelli at kelli.stark@gilbertschools.net to sign up!
Frozen Jr Upcoming Dates
- February 17 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Gilbert High School (Thank you for being flexible and to those who are able to make this date work.)
- February 19 - Theater Rehearsal from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Gilbert High School
- February 20 - Theater Rehearsal from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Gilbert High School
- February 21 - Performance from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Gilbert High School
- February 22 - Performance from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Gilbert High School
Movers Club
- Thank you to all who were a part of Movers Club this year! We are grateful for Mrs. Pardy leading the way alongside Mrs. Hernandez, Mrs. Pallozzi, and Mrs. Bartels. We had the most students Mesquite has had participate this year and for that we are grateful! Loved seeing our runners each week during practice and those that ran in the meets! Way to go Runners!
- Thank you to all who helped with our last Running Meet held here at Mesquite! Thank you to all who volunteered and/or sent in donations! We appreciate you!
