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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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For the month of May, the PBIS focus is "Be Kind: May the Kindness Be With You, let’s fill our universe with kindness!” We will all be encouraging our students to be kind everyday with a Pawsitive Paw and public recognition on the display in the Commons.
Shout-out to our amazing aides, Kami, Jeanette, Clara, Alicia, and Hilary, who created the incredible displays for every PBIS blitz, helped us with materials for lessons and small groups, and assisted us with anything we needed. It’s no small job to keep the momentum going - thank you!
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GLADDEN FARMS ELEMENTARY parents, we've all been there! Back-to-school sneaks up on us, and suddenly we're running from store to store trying to find supplies. But what if you could check it off your list today?
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Join us on April 30th from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM at Panda Express to support our Bobcat PTO! Whether you're grabbing lunch or dinner, a portion of your purchase will benefit the PTO.
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MUSD Health Services is excited to announce that a Free Vaccine Clinic will be available for all MUSD students.
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Find your career at Marana Schools! MUSD is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mountain View High School Library. Numerous support staff and certified/exempt positions across MUSD schools and the District are being filled.
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Marana Unified School District is grateful to announce a generous $3,000 donation from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church to support students and families across the district.
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In partnership with Pima County Health Department, MUSD is offering a Vaccine Clinic for students where all school-required vaccines will be available for FREE on April 29 at Quail Run Elementary School.
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Complete the 2340 Foundation survey to inform future initiatives supporting teachers, students, and staff. The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation was created in 2012 to support students, educators, and schools within the Marana Unified School District.
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Early career and Veteran educators from across Marana Unified School District were honored for their strong commitment to students and educational excellence.
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We welcome our youngest MUSD learners to Preschool for the new school year! Enroll today in preschool at MUSD, offering affordable full & half-day sessions at schools across the district. Safe, nurturing, and fun!
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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Quail Run Elementary 4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
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Panda Express Marana
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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Gladden Farms Elementary
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Gladden Farms Elementary
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Mountain View High School
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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Gladden Farms Elementary Cafeteria
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.