Mesa Grande Elementary School

Today we had College & Career Day. Our students loved it! We had so many wonderful volunteers come out and teach our students. Thank you to Mrs. Orozco , Ms,. Reynoso, and Ms. Rebeca for putting on such a wonderful event.

Don’t let the memories fade! 📸 MESA Yearbooks are still available for purchase! We have very limited quantities left, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Secure your copy today before we completely sell out!

Today, students who had no referrals, did 90% of their work, and less than five absences, tardies, and/or early outs this semester received their medals. Those that won a medal got to play outdoor games and win a popsicle. We had so many parent helpers here to help. Thank you.

It’s been a BUSY and BRILLIANT week of project-based learning at Mesa Grande! 🌟 Our Mustangs are showing off their creativity and smarts as we wrap up our latest units:

☕️ Ms. Monge’s 3rd Graders hosted a cozy Poetry Cafe! Students took the stage to share original poems with families and staff. Such a talented group of writers!

🎲 Ms. Llacuna’s 4th Graders turned math into a game! They designed and built their own board games to master those math facts. Who knew studying could be this fun?

🟩 Ms. Brand’s 4th Graders went Minecraft-style! Students built 3D animals out of boxes, gave them awesome alliterative names, and put their geometry skills to the test by calculating area and perimeter. 🦒📐

We are so proud of our students and teachers for making learning come to life!

Mustang families, May is already upon us! Don't miss out on any of the fun activities going on this month. Check out our May newsletter to stay up to date! https://aptg.co/bRs_MN

Last week, we had our Multicultural Night. Here are some pictures of our students, families, and staff having fun together while they learn about other cultures. Great job putting this together, Ms. Reynoso!

Mrs. Llacuna’s 4th graders turned trash into treasure for Earth Day! 🌎♻️ They repurposed our cafeteria boxes to create an impressive Cardboard Arcade and then invited all the 3rd–5th graders, staff, and families to play — and the fun was 100% student-made! #EarthDay #CardboardArcade #GoMesaMustangs

Recently, we started an after school Baking Club, so that students could learn how to bake. What a wonderful idea, right? Here are some pictures of students learning how to make pizzas.

Hello Mesa Families! On May 21, 2026, Mesa Grande Elementary will host a College and Career Fair for our students. We're looking for volunteers to share their experiences in college/technical programs, military service, or their careers. If you're interested, please complete the form below by Friday, May 1st. We'll follow up about your participation. Thank you for your time and support! Form: https://forms.gle/euzK1fGjCtLWgPm5A

Join Mr. Kirk at his final Coffee Chats at Mesa Grande! We will discuss the results of the Youth Truth Survey on Thursday, April 23rd, at 8:45 AM. We would love to hear your opinions and ideas on how we can continue to make Mesa Grande a wonderful space for our students and families. See you there!

Last month's chocolate fundraiser was a huge success, and now our students are reaping the rewards! Mrs. Llacuna’s and Mrs. Zebooloon’s classes spent time gaming in style with the Gamer Starz Game Truck in celebration of their outstanding participation. Check out these smiles! We are so proud of our hardworking Mustangs!

La venta de chocolates del mes pasado fue un éxito. ¡Ahora nuestros estudiantes están disfrutando las recompensas! Las clases de la Sra. Llacuna y la Sra. Zebooloon pasaron un rato jugando con Gamer Starz para celebrar su participación. ¡Miren esas sonrisas! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes!

#MesaGrandeElementary #MustangStrong

Leadership in action! 🌟 Today, our 5th graders practiced being role models by helping our TK students bring their artistic visions to life. At Mesa Grande, we know that every student has a unique strength—and today, those strengths were on full display! 🌈👩‍🎨

#InclusionMatters #StudentMentors #MesaGrandeElementary #MustangStrong

Fact of the day for Friday: Individuals with autism can have incredible memory, attention to detail or a specialized talent. Thank you so much for celebrating with us all week. Our students really appreciate the love and support. 😊♾️🩵

The fact of the day for Thursday:

Children with Autism may talk fluently but some do not. They can communicate by using special devices, visuals or American Sign Language. Let's continue to embrace our uniqueness and how we express ourselves. 📱💬💻😊🩵

Happy April! We're quickly approaching the end of the school year, so that means many fun events are just around the corner! Click the link to check out this month's newsletter and stay up to date on all the fun happening at Mesa Grande this month. https://aptg.co/KCVmQt

Fact of the day for Wednesday:

Hello April! April is Autism Acceptance/Awareness month in which it is dedicated to fostering inclusion, funding research and celebrating diversity. 🌈♾️

Mesa families: What do we do to encourage great attendance? Check this out.

Fact of the day for Tuesday:

There are many famous people who have Autism. Temple Grandin is a well known animal science professor and author. She is also a spokesperson for Autism awareness, she shares her own personal experience. 📚♾️