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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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Cool off with Kona Ice on Friday, September 13th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
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Support our GFE PTO for the September Dinner Fundraiser at Peter Piper Pizza at Ina on Thursday, September 26th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM.
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PTO is looking for Vendors for The Gladden Farms Fall Marketplace on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
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PTO is looking for Raffle Basket donations for the Costume Dance on Friday, October 25.
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500 new 5th grade band and orchestra musicians performed at the Blast-Off Workshop with high school musicians.
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Gladden Farms Elementary receives PBIZAZ level 3 Recognition! Congratulations for their hard work installing and sustaining Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
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Calling all mini Cheerleaders for the MHS Mini Cheer Camp. Ages 3-13.
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It's time to show your school spirit, Gladden Farms! Our Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale is here with 30% off the entire site.
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Every Wednesday in September, students can try Flatbread Quesadillas made with grilled chicken and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in a whole grain flatbread as prepared by our amazing cafeteria staff! It is sure to be a new favorite!
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LEAP Fall Break Camp! Sign up starting September 3 for a fun week of fall exploration with art projects, STEM activities and lots of fun in store!
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Old Father Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741
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All Elementary Schools (Excludes K-8)
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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All Elementary Schools (Excludes K-8)
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Gladden Farms Elementary
Gladden Farms Elementary
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MUSD School throughout Marana, AZ
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Gladden Farms Elementary
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7651 N Old Father Road. Tucson, Az. 85741
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 2022-23 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 is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.