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Marana Schools Centennial
Join us on April 25 for two AMAZING celebration events!
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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Join us on April 24 from 6:00–8:30 PM for a fun-filled evening with food trucks, raffles, and family fun! 🎂🎟️ RSVP today and don’t forget—this is a family event with adult supervision required.
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Parents, your 2026 school supply kits are now available! Skip the store lines and start next year stress-free with the exact supplies your child’s teacher requested. Ordering now ensures you’re ready for back-to-school, no guesswork, no last-minute shopping. Give your child the confidence of being prepared on the very first day. Order today and cross one thing off your list!
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Join the fun all week long with themed spirit days, dance breaks, reading time, and a special birthday celebration! Don’t miss out on this exciting week of school spirit and celebration at Gladden Farms Elementary.
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Join Gladden Farms Elementary in celebrating 100 years by donating new stuffed animals, blankets, hygiene items, and fidget toys for children in need. Donations are being collected from March 23 to April 24—every item helps make a difference!
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Families with incoming kindergarten students are invited to join us for two upcoming events at Gladden Farms Elementary!
Kinder Round-Up
📅 April 16 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
Learn more about our full-day kindergarten program, curriculum, and enrollment process.
Kinder Camp
📅 July 21–22 | ⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
A fun opportunity for incoming students to meet new friends and get comfortable at school. Students must be enrolled at Gladden Farms to attend.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register for Kinder Camp!
We look forward to welcoming our newest Bobcats! 🐾
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This week’s Bobcat Bulletin focuses on empowering students to make positive choices and take responsibility. When children learn to own their decisions, they build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to succeed—both in school and beyond. 💡
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April 20 - May 1 there will be a temporary closure of the I-10 eastbound Tangerine Road exit. Families are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate off-ramps exit 236, 242, or 244.
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MUSD is hosting Gifted Education in Marana (GEM) Parent Info Night on Wednesday, April 15th, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Coyote Trail Elementary School. Families, educators, and community members are invited to join us!
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Our youngest Bobcats are learning a powerful way to understand their worries—and take control of them! Through a meaningful story and hands-on activities, students are discovering how to recognize when their “silly brain” is making worries feel bigger, and how their “smart brain” can help them feel calm, confident, and supported.
✨ Click to learn how you can use this simple strategy at home to help your child manage worries and build confidence!
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During National Associate Principals Week April 6-10, MUSD celebrates our APs who have helped build strong school communities. We recognize the energy, hard work, and dedication they provide to each school!
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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.