Mesquite Elementary
Notes from Norburg
Dear Mesquite Elementary Families,
This week I would like to highlight some of the amazing specialists and support staff we have on campus! We would be remiss if we tried to include all our specialists and support staff members do if we tried to list them all! Their contributions are as varied as working with students one one one, in small groups, teaching whole group lessons, targeted reading intervention lessons, targeted math intervention lessons, coaching other staff members, creating plans to support students, and more! We are incredibly fortunate to have such a gifted and invested team supporting our students and leading the way in untold ways! The benefits our students receive each day cannot be expressed enough! Our staff and campus is so fortunate to have such a truly talented and strong team!
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
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!
