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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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We're hosting two casual, no-agenda, virtual PTO info nights this week! These are great opportunities to ask questions, get to know the PTO better, and chat with fellow parents—all from the comfort of your home (PJs are encouraged 😆).
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Last Chance to Pre-order Yearbooks!
The 2024-25 yearbooks are now available for purchase! Yearbooks are currently priced at $25. Don’t wait—order yours today to secure your copy!
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Counselors are gearing up for our next blitz in April, which will focus on responsibility. April can be a challenging month as students begin the testing cycle, so we’ll be here to support and offer guidance. To lift up and educate our students, we’ll be exploring students’ interests and career pathways, which will prepare them for the road ahead and for our Career Day on May 2nd. Please consider volunteering to present your career - we’ll be wrapping up our list of presenters in early April!
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As part of our commitment to offering a comprehensive educational experience, MUSD will pilot AI technology in high school classrooms and on MUSD-issued Chromebooks for high school students, and provide access to Khanmingo, an AI-based personal tutor and teaching assistant from Khan Academy, for students in grades 5 - 12.
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MUSD Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a fourth year in a row in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition! Plus Best School, Best Principal, Best Teacher and Best Mascot!
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Spring is here, and that means it’s time for Spring Fling! Join us on March 28th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of fun, food, and festivities!
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Summer LEAP registration opens April 14 to MUSD students. LEAP explores summertime fun through weekly themes focused on STEM, arts & crafts, music, dancing, and fun physical activities to keep students engaged! Hosted at Twin Peaks K8 and Ironwood Elementary.
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Let’s cook, eat smarter, and move more together! Join us for eight classes to learn how to prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget at the MUSD Family Resource Center!
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Join Make Way for Books Weekly Storytime! This five-week storytime program is for children five and younger. Each child participating will end up taking home books for their personal collection!
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We’re hosting our first-ever Career Day to inspire students about future possibilities! On May 2, 2025, from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m., students will explore careers through interactive presentations and hands-on activities. Community members are invited to volunteer as presenters and share their expertise. Join us in shaping the future—get involved today!
Upcoming Events
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Mrs. Youngling's Room
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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Gladden Farms Elementary
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Oldfather Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
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Gladden Farms Elementary
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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 has earned a High Reliability School Level 2 certification, Ensuring Effective Teaching in Every Classroom. The High Reliability School (HRS) program was created by Marzano Resources to help transform schools into organizations that take proactive steps to ensure student success.