Mesquite Junior News
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Many GPS elementary schools are giving the graduating class of 2025 a chance to relive their fond childhood memories by inviting them back to the campuses where their learning journeys began, giving seniors a chance to reminisce while inspiring 6th graders as they look toward the future.
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In the final installment of "Keeping Up With the Classroom," we check in on five educators who are finishing their first year teaching a Gilbert Public Schools. Abigail Mintz, April Clark, Gabriella Deets, Jonathan Dangerfield, and Kourtney Madsen each share the expectations they had when the school year started and how they've grown as educators since joining GPS.
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National Honor Society students at Mesquite Junior High School walked to Gilbert Elementary to read books to and complete activities with kindergarten through 2nd grade students, working to strengthen the bond between the two neighboring schools while building community and inspiring students to be excited about their futures.
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The journey into kindergarten marks a significant milestone in a child's life, and GPS understands the importance of preparing our preschoolers for this transition. Similar to the district's LevelUp and Next Level events, Pave the Path offers preschoolers an opportunity to become familiar with a kindergarten environment, helping to set students up for success in the next step of their educational journey.
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The Junior High School Art Show will be held at Gilbert Global Academy's Cafeteria (55 N Greenfield Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Join us to celebrate the artistic achievements of our talented GPS junior high school students. from 5-7pm April 24th.