Mesquite Elementary
Notes from Norburg
Dear Mesquite Elementary Families,
We look forward to seeing you at the Fall Festival on Friday, November 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thank you to PTSO and the staff and volunteers who are supporting with our Fall Festival! This week I would like to highlight our amazing and dedicated Special Areas team! Mrs. Pardy, Mrs. Sturdevant, Mr. Martins, and Mr. Gonzalez make a difference each day! As a team they support our campus in untold ways going above and beyond! We are grateful for all they do!
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.
Sincerely,
Wendy Norburg
Mrs. Sheila Uggetti Volunteer of the Year - Tina Judd, Volunteer, Mesquite Elementary
Mrs. Tina Judd is an incredible parent and member of our local community who truly supports everyone at Mesquite Elementary School. She volunteers her time tirelessly which includes leading the Mesquite Elementary Musical Theater Club as well as volunteering for and supporting PTSO and Site Council. When Mrs. Judd saw a musical theater production at another campus she knew she wanted to bring this vision to the students and families of Mesquite Elementary. She created the program from the ground up over ten years ago, growing it into the amazing program it is today with over 100 students involved in an annual theater production. Students are cast based on their performances but most importantly all students are able to participate and contribute in some way. Students practice for months culminating in a performance in Gilbert High School auditorium with sound, lights, and a packed audience. Mrs. Judd works year round, communicating with families, designing sets, finding scripts and more, and this is just one of the ways she supports Mesquite Elementary as a volunteer. Thank you Mrs. Judd for all you do for our Mesquite Elementary students and for being a part of our GPS Family.
Meeting Updates
- November 11 - Veteran's Day No School
- November 14 - Picture Retakes
- November 15 - Fall Festival from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- November 26 - Turkey Trot During Specials
- November 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday No School
- December 3 - Second Grade Nutcracker Program at 6:00 pm
- December 6 -- Spelling Bee
- December 9 - Fifth Grade Band and Orchestra Concert
- 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
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 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!
Frozen Jr
Musical Theater Club will be back starting this November! Registration is now open, please use this link to register!
