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Equitable Support for Students
At Gladden, we believe each child can succeed. In order to accomplish this, we offer various programs that meet students at their academic and behavioral level.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
Collaborative Learning
Aligned with the District’s Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) instructional model is the critical need to provide learning environments which engage students in collaborative and productive work.
Buddy Classes
Having older and younger students interact in positive ways is especially important in a K-6 environment. Buddy classes meet monthly and connect through fun activities and games.
News & Events
Bobcat News
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GLADDEN FARMS ELEMENTARY parents, no more wondering if you have the right supplies! Thanks to our partnership with 1st Day School Supplies, everything is 100% teacher-approved and guaranteed to be delivered on time. We'd like to encourage you to shop now and secure your students' supplies.
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We’re excited to welcome incoming students to our Future Falcon Summer Programs at MMS! These programs are designed to help students transition smoothly into middle school, build connections, and have fun while learning.
📅 Program Dates: July 21st - 24th
📍 Location: MMS Campus
🕘 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM daily
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Calling all future kindergarten families! 🎉 Join us for Future Kindergarten Information Night April 30, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to learn more about our school and what makes our kindergarten program special.
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Summer Food Program Providing Free & Healthy Meals! Select Marana Schools and Marana Cares Mobile are providing free and healthy meals to all children 18 years and younger this summer.
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MUSD Marana Cares Mobile food bus will be on the streets during the upcoming 2025 Summer Break serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to ALL children.
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Join us for an epic End-of-Year Celebration at Elevate on May 22nd from 11AM to 8PM!
Kids can jump, climb, and play to their heart's content 🏃♀️💨—and parents, this is your last quiet(ish) day before summer is in full swing! 😅🍦
Let’s kick off summer break with laughter, energy, and a whole lot of fun. Don’t miss it!
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As we enter the final days of the school year, we’d like to extend our gratitude to all of you for supporting your students to become more resilient and capable young people. We look forward to working with them next year, and we wish you a relaxing and enjoyable summer. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns in the next two weeks.
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On May 8, 2025, Marana Unified School District Governing Board proudly celebrated the careers and contributions of its 2025 retiring employees during a heartfelt recognition ceremony held at the Marana Municipal Complex.
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We’re excited to introduce and congratulate our newly elected Bobcat PTO Officers for the 2025–2026 school year! These amazing individuals are stepping up to lead, support, and serve our school community with dedication and heart.
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GREAT NEWS: MUSD is launching a New Digital Flyer System for community businesses, school PTOs and community events with Peachjar! A new digital flyer delivery system will make it easier for families to stay informed about school and community programs.
Upcoming Events
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Gladden Farms Elementary Cafeteria
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Gladden Farms Elementary
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Marana Middle School
HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
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Gladden Farms Elementary Cafeteria
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Gladden Farms Elementary Cafeteria
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Highlights
Gladden Farms Elementary is a preK-6 school offering an inspiring and enriching Computer Science immersion academic experience, and an innovative state of the art learning environment.
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The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2023-24 school year and Gladden Farms Elementary School received an B Letter Grade.
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DeGrazia establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
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Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
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Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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Gladden Farms Elementary School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 2 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 2 certification means our school is ensuring effective teaching in every classroom.