Mesquite Elementary
Notes from Norburg
Dear Mesquite Elementary Families,
This week I would like to highlight and say thank you to our incredibly talented second team. We are grateful to have Ms. Bennett, Mrs. Flores, and Mrs. Pallozzi leading our students as they become more fluent readers and math problem solvers! Second grade is a year of great learning, growth, and solidifying a strong foundation before third grade. We are grateful for a team that truly invests in each student! We appreciate our second grade team!
A huge thank you to our PTSO for their hard work on our Fall Fundraiser and to all who have generously donated! More information about the fundraiser can be found below. Thank you to all who have signed up for Parent/Teacher Conferences this week too!
If you have not yet completed your Annual Update on Infinite Campus we ask that you please do so. This information on Infinite Campus allows us to communicate with you each week through campus messages. In addition to this, updated information allows us to reach you or emergency contacts for your child in the event of an emergency. Even if no information has changed, we still ask that you verify this by completing the Annual Update. Please see this video for more information about the importance of Annual Updates with our Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and other district departments with directions about how to complete the update. Ms. Janine appreciates your help with this!
Information about Free and Reduced Lunches can be found below as well. If you have questions or need help with this application please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Karina, our social worker!
Sincerely,
Wendy Norburg
Book Fair Information
After school with an adult
September 16-18th 2:55-3:30
September 19th 12:00pm - 7:00pm
September 20th 12:00pm - 3:00
Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going at our Book Fair online. All book purchases over $25 ship free and every purchase benefits our school! .
Meeting Updates
Fall Fundraiser Information
Our Fall Fundraiser is in full swing! As of today we have raised a total of $7,374.00 which means Ms. Pardy, Mrs. Borger, Mrs. Sturdevant, Mr. Martins, Mrs. Alyssa, Mrs. Pallozzi, Ms. Vossler, and Ms. Dobson will all be participating in the Inflatable Race. We will also have "Oah-oh, were't halfway there" lunch karoke on Wednesday, September 18th! Thank you to all who generously donated and collected donations!
- September 6 - Fall Fundraiser Kick Off
- September 12 - PTSO Meeting at 3:15 pm in the Library
- September 19-20 - Parent Teacher Conferences Half Day Dismissal at 11:55 am
- September 27 - Half Day Dismissal at 11:55 am
- September 30 - October 11 - Fall Break No School
- October 18 - Third Grade Field Trip to the Musical Instrument Museum
- October 24 - Second Grade Field trip to The Crayola Experience, Battle of the Books at 1:45 pm, And Sixth Grade Spooktacular Concert at 6:00 pm
- October 31 - Halloween Book Parade at 1:45 pm
- November 6 - Site Council Meeting at 7:20 am in the Library
- November 7 - PTSO Meeting at 3:15 pm in the Library and Third Grade Veteran's Day Concert at 6:00 pm
- November 11 - Veteran's Day No School
- November 14 - Picture Retakes
- November 15 - Fall Festival from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- November 18 - 4th - 6th Grade Musical Theater Club from 3:00 pm. - 5:00 pm
- November 19 - 4th - 6th Grade Musical Theater Club from 3:00 pm. - 5:00 pm
- November 20 - 1st - 3rd Grade Musical Theater Club from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- November 21 - Musical Theater Club In Person Auditions from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- November 26 - Turkey Trot During Specials
- November 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday No School
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.
Friend Club is Back!
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 1 - Kindergarten-3rd grade
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!
Running Club will be back this fall!
Mesquite Movers Run Club is created for students who love to run, Mesquite Movers encourages students to move, whether that is speed walking, jogging or running. We will train for monthly meets and keep your heart healthy! Students participate in weekly practices at Mesquite starting after fall break. 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. If this is something your child is interested in sign up using the following link https://gilbertschools.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getcategory/program_id/14.
Preschool Parent Activity Night
Preschool will be doing quarterly Parent Activity Nights at Community Education. The first one will be on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30pm to 7pm. The flyer registration link can be found here. The event will be capped to 35 families, please note spots may go quickly. Families with children ages 3-5 are welcome to attend.
Election November 5 - GPS Budget Override Continuation Information
Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved that in November 2024, voters living within Gilbert Public School boundaries will decide on a proposed 15% budget override continuation. This would be a continuation of the existing budget override approved by voters in November 2019 and in place since the 2020/21 school year. The existing override generates approximately $36 million annually to:
- ensure competitive salaries to recruit and retain high-quality teachers and staff in classrooms,
- maintain programmatic choices for students creating future ready graduates,
- maintain campus safety and security personnel and,
- maintain class sizes with allocation to class size reduction.
For more information please visit our website - www.gilbertschools.net/election