Mesa Elementary

We kindly ask for your help in ensuring smooth and safe after-school transitions for all students. It is very important that families communicate any after-school plans or changes directly with our staff ahead of time.

Our team relies on this information to make sure each child is dismissed according to your expectations. When we do not receive communication, we will continue following the standard procedures that have already been in place.

Clear and timely communication helps us keep your children safe and ensures a consistent and positive experience for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

The testing environment is strictly regulated, and late arrivals cause significant disruptions to the concentration of our students.

• Arrival Time: Students must be in their classrooms before 7:45 AM.

• Late Policy: If a student arrives after testing has begun, they will not be allowed to enter their classroom. Late students will be required to wait in the library until the testing session is complete and will need to participate in a make-up session at a later date.

How You Can Help

We want our students to feel confident and ready. You can support them by:

1. Ensuring they get plenty of sleep the night before.

2. Providing a healthy, protein-rich breakfast.

3. Arriving at school a few minutes early to avoid the morning rush.

Many of you know that Mesa has three Autism centers in the school. These students bring such joy and energy into our building and it is an amazing thing to witness. On Thursday Night, Mesa hosted an ASD social party. It was hollywood themed and the glitz and glamour were out in full force. In his welcome message Dr. Dan captured it perfectly;

First our paraprofessionals: These are often the unspoken heroes of our autism centers. They do a lot of heavy lifting, including countless bathroom and snack breaks, among other things. I often say that our paraprofessionals have octopus arms and eyes in the back of their head. Quite frankly, they deserve a 1,000% increase in pay and it still wouldn’t reflect their value. We truly couldn’t operate without them and thank you, paraeducators, for everything that you do.

Next, the teachers. It takes a special breed to work in our center-based programming, and I can assure you that burnout and turnover are high. The educators that you see tonight aren’t doing this because it is easy. They are doing this because it’s deep-seeded in their hearts, and it is the foundation of who they are. These teachers have chosen the hard road, yet one that fills their soul. I encourage all of you to be kind and gracious for all these teachers go through, and I assure you they adore your children with their heart.

And finally, our families. You have endured it all: The meltdowns, the tantrums and the sleepless nights. The awkward conversations, and the stares from strangers. You are the true experts on your children, and we only see half of the picture. We know that parenting is a full-time role for all of you, and getting a break is not always possible. We know that something as routine as getting a haircut or stopping at the grocery store can become an adventure. Yet, throughout all of this, you have remained strong and serve as a beacon of light, strength, and advocacy for your children. Above all, you also deserve the awards tonight.

This event was perfect to capture the work that this team does to support our kids. The message continued about the community and we all play a part. Thank you all for helping us celebrate this night.