Event Calendar

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Meeting ID: 335 005 9395      Passcode: 101990     

Meetings are held  on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the teacher's lounge. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff , and community are welcome to attend.

*if a meeting falls on a school break, we'll move the meeting up/back a week*

Get the family together for Family Game Night!! Entry for this event is free but we ask that everyone register so we get a good headcount.

We will have snacks and drinks for sale, or feel free to bring your own! Be sure to wear neon colors or white, it's going to be glowing with fun!

REGISTER FOR FAMILY BINGO NIGHT HERE

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com to get on our volunteering list! 

Location: Gladden Farms Elementary School, Cafeteria

Join on Zoom     Meeting ID: _________________     Passcode: _________________     

Meetings are held  on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the teacher's lounge. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff , and community are welcome to attend.

*if a meeting falls on a school break, we'll move the meeting up/back a week*

We'll be having some trick or treat fun while supporting our wonderful Gladden Farms HOA!!!

We're looking for volunteers to help plan, set up, and run our booth
email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com about volunteering.

Location: Paws and Claws Park

Join us for some Trunk or Treat fun and help us win $1,000 for our school!! Vote Vote Vote!!! 

We're looking for volunteers to help plan, set up, and run our booth
email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com about volunteering.

10/24 set up is from 4pm - 6pm at Bill Luke - all volunteers welcome.

2024 - we placed 2nd and won $500
2025 - we placed 2nd and won $700
2026 - WE'RE DETERMINED TO WIN 1ST PLACE!

CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S EVENT!! WATCH THE VIDEO HERE!

Gather your little witches, wizards, and ghouls, the Sanderson sisters are brewing up a night full of laughs, fun and Halloween magic. Costumes encouraged (nothing bloody/gory).

Dance to wicked music, enjoy tasty food and treats, and dare to enter the Student Council Haunted House. Haunted house is a fundraiser for Student Council as well. Tickets on sale soon!

Location: School Ramada, Cafeteria, and Field

Reminders:

• Event is for GFE students/families/staff (not the entirety of Gladden)

• PTO events are NOT drop off events, adults must always accompany students.

• Please excuse older siblings unless they sign up to volunteer (younger siblings are fine).

  • Student Council will need lots of help setting up - all volunteers welcome.

  • PTO begins set up the week of, night before, and all day on event day.

• Purchase entry and raffle tickets ahead of time to avoid lines.

• Raffle Tickets are used for Raffle baskets, PTO snacks, and Haunted House.

• VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS ARE HERE!

• Please share with other GFE families.

Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com with questions.

For attendees:

Get your holiday shopping started early! There will be vendors of all kinds including Food Trucks! Bounce House for the kids! This event is FREE entry, FREE parking, and open to the public. Follow us on social and share share share!

For Vendors: 

New in 2026, we have a one-step registration process. You may use the embeded form located on our Vendor Fair page or click on this link to register.

We suggest visiting the Vendor Fair page for FAQs and past highlights.

Location: Gladden Farms Elementary School

Join on Zoom     Meeting ID: _________________     Passcode: _________________     

Meetings are held  on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the teacher's lounge. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff , and community are welcome to attend.

*if a meeting falls on a school break, we'll move the meeting up/back a week*

We're gearing up for Winter Festivities, PTO is asking students, staff, and families to make white paper snowflakes and drop them off in the commons. 

Our Holiday Tree is going up over Thanksgiving break!!! Add some joy by bringing an ornament (homemade or store bought). Remember - ORNAMENTS STAY WITH THE TREE, and are brought out every year.

Winter Festivities lead up to Winter Showcase on Dec 10th at 5pm!!!

Between Dec 1st and 11th, the Holiday Shop will be open to students (days/times will be posted). Keep an eye out for flyers and email newsletters! More information to come! 

THE SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR WILL BE RUNNING AT A SIMILAR TIME, THESE STORES ARE INDEPENDANT OF EACH OTHER.

Join on Zoom     Meeting ID: _________________     Passcode: _________________     

Meetings are held  on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the teacher's lounge. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff , and community are welcome to attend.

*if a meeting falls on a school break, we'll move the meeting up/back a week*

Keep an eye out!! GFE students will be asked to vote on their event activities and food options!! Join us for a night of fun, chosen by our awesome kids!

Reminders:

• This Event is for GFE students and their VIP guest (adult of their choice).

• PTO events are NOT drop off events, adults must always accompany students.

• Please excuse older siblings unless they sign up to volunteer (younger siblings are fine).

• PTO will need volunteer support. Set up begins the week of, night before, and all day on event day.

• Purchase entry and raffle tickets ahead of time to avoid lines.

• Raffle Tickets are used for Raffle baskets and PTO snacks

• VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS ARE HERE!

• Please share with other GFE families.

Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com with questions.

Join on Zoom     Meeting ID: _________________     Passcode: _________________     

Meetings are held  on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the teacher's lounge. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff , and community are welcome to attend.

*if a meeting falls on a school break, we'll move the meeting up/back a week*

PTO Board Nominations open during the month of March

The Gladden Farms Elementary Fun Run is coming back!!

The Fun Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year; money raised during this program help support PTO and school programs, events, projects, and allow us to participate in educational outreach programs.

• Promo material and registration coming late February at MyBooster.com

• Fundraiser Kickoff coming early March – 03/02/2027

• Event Day – 03/12/2027

What is a Color Fun Run? Learn more here.

This is a "closed" event for students, parents can sign up for volunteer slots.

Location: The School Field

Join on Zoom     Meeting ID: _________________     Passcode: _________________     

Meetings are held  on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the teacher's lounge. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff , and community are welcome to attend.

*if a meeting falls on a school break, we'll move the meeting up/back a week*

PTO Board Nominations open during the month of March

Join Gladden Farms PTO & Student Council for our annual Spring Fling! This family-friendly event features carnival games, local vendors, fun attractions, food, and plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

Reminders:

• Event is for GFE students/families/staff (not the entirety of Gladden)

• PTO events are NOT drop off events, adults must always accompany students.

• PTO and Student Council will need volunteer support. Set up begins the week of, night before, and all day on event day.

• Purchase entry and raffle tickets ahead of time to avoid lines.

• Raffle Tickets are used for Raffle baskets and PTO snacks

• VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS ARE HERE!

• Please share with other GFE families.

Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com with questions.

Location: The School Field, Ramada, Cafeteria, PE Room

3rd-6th grade students will be taking the annual Arizona State assessment. PTO volunteers  will be writing motivational notes on the sidewalk in front of the school and create banners to pin up on the walls.

We have the chalk, bring  your creativity! Just show up in front of the school.

Join on Zoom     Meeting ID: _________________     Passcode: _________________     

Meetings are held  on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the teacher's lounge. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff , and community are welcome to attend.

*if a meeting falls on a school break, we'll move the meeting up/back a week*

Join on Zoom     Meeting ID: _________________     Passcode: _________________     

Meetings are held  on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the teacher's lounge. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff , and community are welcome to attend.

*if a meeting falls on a school break, we'll move the meeting up/back a week*

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Peter Piper Pizza, where every slice brings us closer together and supports our school! BRING YOUR FLYERS

Location: Peter Piper on Ina Rd.

Kinder Parents and New Parents of Gladden Farms Elementary

Join us for a light breakfast and introduction to GFE and the PTO. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming school year. 

*This is not a GFE student breakfast, it's for parents/guardians only*

Gates open at 7:30am
Bell rings at 7:45am (gates close at 7:43am)
Pick up M-Th is 2pm
Pick up Fri is 12:45pm

Reminders:
Do not drop off earlier than 7:30am
Pull ALL THE WAY UP/AROUND in the loop
DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR while in the loop
If you are assisting your child, please PARK in the parking lot
Do NOT park/stop/drop off in red zones
Traffic moves quicker when we TURN TO THE RIGHT

Bring your school supplies to drop off and become aquanted with your teacher! Stop of the PTO table for information and prizes. Also your first chance to purchase swag for the upcoming year! On your way out, pick up a sweet treat from Peachwave Yogurt or a drink from Dry Bones Coffee.