Event Calendar

• Oct 23rd - Picture Day Retakes - 2 volunteers to direct kids in the commons. 

• HALLOWEEN DANCE

  • HELP PLAN THE EVENT! text Janelle at (520) 343 - 0100.

  • Any Halloween decoration donations (or borrowing) accepted

  • Haunted House set up - Student Council will need help on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of Oct - all volunteers welcome.

  • PTO set up is 23rd late afternoon/evening + all day on the 24th

  • Volunteer Sign Up Genius

• Oct 25th - Bill Luke Trunk or Treat! - Set up 4pm-6p help needed at Bill Luke Marana

• Oct 25th - HOA Trunk or Treat! - Set up 4pm-5p help needed at Paws and Claws Park. 

• Watch D.O.G.S are looking for male models (sorry, role models) - email Ms. Beth Kelley for info

There's More! GFE Volunteer Opportunities

Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com or text Ana at (520) 241-7226 about volunteering.

Put on your spookiest costume and join us for a fang-tastic night of dancing and fun at our Halloween Dance!

You can still help plan the event,  text Janelle at (520) 343-0100

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Reminders:

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

• NOT a drop off event, adults must accompany kids

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

  • Student Council will need lots of help on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th setting up - all volunteers welcome.

  • PTO set up is 23rd late afternoon/evening + all day on the 24th

• A "Couple" means a family of 2, parent/child.

• We HIGHLY encourage you to purchase entry and raffle tickets ahead of time to avoid lines.

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

• Paper forms will be in the front office for cash/check. Drop back off in front office.

• VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS ARE HERE!

• Please share with other GFE families.

Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com if you have questions.

Location: School Ramada, Cafeteria, and Field

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

Volunteering: 10/25 set up is at 4pm at Paws and Claws park - all volunteers welcome.

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
or text Ana at (520) 241-7226 about volunteering

Volunteering: We'll provide supplies to paint boxes (at home) in Lego and Minecraft theme.

10/25 set up is from 4pm - 6pm at Bill Luke - all volunteers welcome.

**Last Year we placed 2nd and won $500**

HERE'S THE FLYER!!

Meetings are held  on the last Tuesday 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 a week*

Come on over and get your holiday shopping started early! We're bringing in Food Trucks too!!

Location: School Ramada

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, PLEASE SHARE!

Meetings are held  on the last Tuesday 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/near a school break,
we'll move the meeting up a week*

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

Our Tree is up!!! Add some holiday joy by bringing an ornament. Remember - ornaments STAY WITH THE TREE, and are brought out every year.

The PTO Board will meet, but you're off the hook! Get ready for Winter Break!

Next meeting will be January 27th, 2026 to kick off Spring Events.

Meetings are held  on the last Tuesday 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 a week*

Join us for an unforgettable night at GFE! Students of the school are invited to bring an adult of their choice for a night of fun!!

Kids will vote and choose activities,
look out for voting info!!

Tickets will go on sale 3-4 week before.

Reminders:

• This is NOT a drop off event - students must have an adult.

Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com if you have questions.

Location: The School Ramada and Field

Meetings are held  on the last Tuesday 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 a week*

PTO Board Nominations will open
in March

Registration Opens 2 weeks before!!

This is a "closed" event for students, parents will be able to sign up for volunteer slots. We'll have A LOT!

Our Goal is $30,000

Location: The School Field

Meetings are held  on the last Tuesday 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 a week*

PTO Board Nominations open
during the month of March

3rd-6th grade students will be taking the required state tests, we would like to write 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!

We're turning 10!!!
ALL GFE Families are invited to attend our 10-Year Celebration.  More information to come.

Tickets will go on sale 3-4 weeks before!

Reminders:

• This is NOT a drop off event - students must have an adult.

Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com if you have questions.

Location: The School Field

Meetings are held  on the last Tuesday 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 a week*

PTO Board Nominations CLOSED.
Voting during the month of April

Shower your teacher with love this week!!

We're getting updated lists, but in the meantime....

2024-2025 Teacher Preference Lists and Wish lists
can be found here.

Meetings are held  on the last Tuesday 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*

PTO Board Voting CLOSED.
Announce NEW PTO Board Members

School is out for the summer!!
From 11am - 8pm let your kids run wild + support our school.

Show the flyer (digital/print) so our school gets credit!

Flyer coming soon!

Meetings are held  on the last Tuesday 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 a week*

• • Join in-person or on Zoom!

  • Click here for Zoom meeting link  

  • September Meeting Agenda

  • Meeting ID: 816 8186 3532

  • Passcode: 962840

Do you have your daubers ready?!!?! Get the family together for Family Game Night in the school cafeteria. Entry for this event is free. 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!

WE NEED COMMITTEE MEMBERS!!!

TEXT ANA AT (520) 241-7226
ABOUT VOLUNTEERING.

Here's the flyer

It's all hands on deck! We're prepping for Bingo Night, Halloween Dance, Trunk or Treat, & Vendor Fair ++ 

All GFE Parents/Staff welcome to attend.

Bring your ideas to help plan and join the conversation. 

Teachers and staff will be covering the 2025-2026 curriculum and PTO is bringing dinner to you! Cash and Cards accepted.

Grade Schedule: Info coming

Location: School building and parking lot

NEW GFE Parents are invited to Meet the PTO and Admin in the cafeteria after dropping off students!

Please note that students will be in their classrooms. This breakfast is for new parents to get valuable information for the year. Students should eat breakfast at home (or at school) before going to class.

School Cafeteria

It's time to meet your new teachers, and your PTO Board Members!

Your PTO has been hard at work this summer and would like to invite all parents, teachers, and staff to visit our table during Meet the Teacher Night. Come learn about the PTO and how you can get involved this school year. Sign Up for  a committee!!!

Food Trucks!!!!

PTO is bringing dinner and dessert to you! These awesome food vendors are also giving us 10% back!!

Don't miss PeachWave and Enseñada Street Food
Thursday, August 1st 4:30pm-7p

Location: School parking lot

Gates open at 7:30am
Bell rings at 7:45am (gates close)
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

Dine for a Cause! 

Craving something delicious? Now you can enjoy your favorite meal AND support our school at the same time! A portion of your purchase will go directly to GFE PTO, and will help us fund important programs, activities, and classroom needs.

Location: The NEW Marana Panda Express

All current and incoming GFE parents are invited to join the PTO Board for a virtual info night/happy hour. Get in your jammies, grab a drink, and let's chat.

There's no agenda - I'm wingin' it. We'll highlight our nominees, talk about involvement, and answer general questions.

It's Board planning season, and we're on the hunt for more Board nominees.

With schedules as hectic as they are, we'll have 2 happy hours. Feel free to come to one or both.

Google Meet Link

PTO Board Nominations accepted
throughout the month of March

Current 2025-2026 Board Nominees:
President: Amanda Mizell
Vice President: Janelle Mendoza
Treasurer: Chance Mizell
Secretary: Ana Dozier (AKA Ana Marana)
Fundraising Chair: _________________
Communication Coordinator: __________________
Chief Support Officer: Alexis Smith

*If we have a lot of interest, we can vote to add board members!*

All current and incoming GFE parents are invited to join the PTO Board for a virtual info night/happy hour. Get in your jammies, grab a drink, and let's chat.

There's no agenda - I'm wingin' it. We'll highlight our nominees, talk about involvement, and answer general questions.

It's Board planning season, and we're on the hunt for more Board nominees.

With schedules as hectic as they are, we'll have 2 happy hours. Feel free to come to one or both.

Google Meet Link
PTO Board Nominations accepted
throughout the month of March

Current 2025-2026 Board Nominees:
President: Amanda Mizell
Vice President: Janelle Mendoza
Treasurer: Chance Mizell
Secretary: Ana Dozier (AKA Ana Marana)
Fundraising Chair: _________________
Communication Coordinator: __________________
Chief Support Officer: Alexis Smith

*If we have a lot of interest, we can vote to add board members!*

Daubers ready?!!?! Get the family together for Family Game Night. Wear Neon colors or white, it's going to be glowing with fun!

Location: School Cafeteria

It's still a million degrees outside, so Kona Ice is coming to cool us off. Sales begin AFTER school. Bring your refillable cups!!
We're getting 20% of sales.

Bring your refillable cups AND YOUR YEARBOOKS! Kona Ice will be visiting Gladden Farms Elementary to celebrate the summer season.

Location: School Parking Lot