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Half-day kindergarten provides the core kindergarten curriculum in a morning half-day format. The program focuses on preparing students for success in 1st grade and offers opportunities for students to attend classes such as art and music towards the end of the school year as part of an extended day.
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Burk offers Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old located on our campus.
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Take a look inside Burk Elementary and learn about our Bobcat Family.
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At Burk our students can get involved in Reading Club, Robotics Club, and Student Council.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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![Graphic of children walking across a crosswalk with text that says Classes Resume Monday, March 24th.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731094748/gilbertschoolsnet/vc5kjsz5zeu79sj0xyjw/ClassesResume-Spring.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731094748/gilbertschoolsnet/vc5kjsz5zeu79sj0xyjw/ClassesResume-Spring.png","width":512}])
Classes resume Monday, March 24!
Reminder that Wednesday, March 26th is an early release day.
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2025 In-person Elementary Summer School for Kindergarten through 6th grade with JH Math Prep for 6th - 8th registration begins March 24th.
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The Elementary Art Show will be held from April 7 - 9, 2025 at Norwood Furniture (216 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Student artwork will be on display from all of our GPS elementary schools.
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Gilbert Public Schools' summer programs offer something for everyone, from young children to high schoolers. From summer camps to in-person or online summer school, students can participate in academic enrichment, get ahead on credits, or enjoy exciting camp experiences, all designed to promote learning and growth in a supportive environment.
The Elementary Art Show will be held from April 7 - 9, 2025 at Norwood Furniture (216 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234)
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GPS 4-grade students recently participated in the annual Gilbert Water Festival, which provided students with a fun and interactive learning experience that focused on water conservation while teaching students to think like scientists and engineers.
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Six Gilbert Public Schools have been recognized with the A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation for their commitment to building a culture of excellent academics and community.
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Gilbert Elementary School, along with other GPS schools and Gilbert community members, demonstrated the true meaning of compassion by donating over 900 stuffed animals and hand-written notes to provide comfort and support to students impacted by the Pacific Palisades fires.
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1536 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA