Check out our PTO-sponsored shindigs! And for all other school-sponsored happenings and holidays, consult The School Calendar – it's the almanac of academic affairs.
Want more juicy details? Hop on over to our Facebook Page, our Private Facebook Group, and our Instagram page. And if you haven't already, be sure to like, follow, and share our content with other GFE families.
Reminder - the Private Facebook Group is for GFE parents, teachers, and staff; be sure to answer the questions to get approved.
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
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
Shower your teacher with love this week!!
School is out for the summer!! Join us for our last fundraiser of the year. From 11am - 8pm let your kids run wild + support our school.
PTO wishes you an amazing summer! See you in August.
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WILL BE MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025
Registration Now Open!!
Join us for an unforgettable night at GFE! Boys of the school are invited to bring an adult of their choice for an night of fun. We will have a video game trailer, Nerf target station, movie, snacks, LEGOs, a survival skills station with s’mores, and more!
Reminders:
This is NOT a drop off event - students must have an adult.
Family tickets are $25 (for your GFE boys in the same family and 1 adult) + 5 snack tickets.
Additional snack tickets can be purchased separately.
When paying for tickets, put your headcount in the comment section (to help us plan ahead).
Email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com if you have questions.
Click here to volunteer/donate
Location: The School Ramada and Field
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
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.
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!*
3rd-6th grade will begin state testing and we were asked to write motivational notes on the sidewalk in front of the school.
We'll be out there starting at 5pm on April 2nd.
Bring chalk and your creativity!
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!*
HOSTED BY STUDENT COUNCIL
Location: School Ramada and Field
Ticket Instructions:
*Click this link: https://az-marana.intouchreceipting.com/
*Log into your MUSD account
*Choose your child (any of your GFE students)
*Select "Fee's and Student Clubs"
*Add quantity- however many school-aged kids are going w/you.
*Click "Buy", process credit card, and save the receipt
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
Our Goal is $30,000 To enhance our playgrounds, and outdoor spaces, and plan for our 10 year anniversary festivities!
If we:
*Make 30,000, we get to pie the Principals!
*Get 50% participation, we get a PJ Day!
*Get 50% participation in each class, Teachers can get gift cards!
Location: The School Field (WEAR WHITE!!!)
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
Girls of Gladden Farms Elementary and an ADULT guest of their choice are invited to join us for an Enchanted evening.
An event ticket is required. The $25 ticket is for a "FAMILY" not each individual human being. The ticket includes 5 tickets to purchase snacks, drinks, and goodies.
Location: Gladden Farms Elementary Cafeteria
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE!!
Saddle up, Gladden Families, we're headed to Texas for Dinner!
Location: Texas Roadhouse off Cortaro
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
We're gearing up for Winter Festivities, let's take a break
Next meeting will be January 9th, 2025 to kick off Spring Events.
Gladden Farms Elementary Families - tonight's the night to "Eat Mor Chikin!" Mosey on over to Chick-Fil-A for dinner, and we get a 10% giveback.
Location: Chick-Fil-A on Ina/Thornydale
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.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
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
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
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!
Support local!! The Pasta Shop is a fan favorite around here and also a part of our very own GFE Community. We will receive 20% of all sales ALL DAY LONG!! Just mention GFE as you check out.
Costumes are encouraged.
Join us for some Trunk or Treat fun and help us win $1,000 for our school!! Vote Vote Vote!!!
Location: Bill Luke of Marana (off Twin Peaks)
FREE FAMILY EVENT!
We're looking for volunteers to help set up
email gladdenfarmspto@gmail.com
UPDATE! WE PLACED 2ND IN THE CONTEST
Put on your spookiest costume and join us for a fang-tastic night of dancing and fun at our Halloween Dance!
Location: School Ramada
Check your flyers - if you have a sticker on the back, you just won 5 free raffle tickets! Email us!
STUDENT COUNCIL HOSTING A HAUNTED HOUSE!!
WE HAVE SOME AMAZING RAFFLE BASKET DONATIONS!
DON'T MISS OUT.
Dr. Streeter, Superintendent, will be visiting to discuss Prop 411 - which will allow the continuation of free kinder, athletics, arts, counseling, and AP classes for Marana students.
Teacher's Lounge and on Zoom.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
All GFE parents, students, teachers, and staff and our community members are welcome to attend.
Location: Peter Piper on Ina Rd.
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
Divina Luz Photography (owned by a fellow GFE parent) is teaming up with the GFE PTO to offer beautiful and affordable family mini sessions to our school community AND the best part is that $50 from every session goes right back to our school!
Location: Teacher's Lounge AND on Zoom
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend.
Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105
Location: School Parking Lot
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.
Admit it, you didn't really want to make dinner. Support our school and grab McDonald's instead. We get 25% back!!!
Location: Teacher's Lounge AND on Zoom
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm in the teacher's lounge, and broadcast on Zoom. All GFE parents, students, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend.
Car Pool, Walk, Bike Ride if you can
Teachers and staff will be covering the 2024-2025 curriculum and PTO is bringing dinner to you! Cash and Cards accepted.
Class Schedule
Kinder- 4:30-4:50 (Cafeteria)
1st & 2nd- 5:00- 5:20 (1st Stage and 2nd - Commons)
3rd & 4th- 5:25-5:45 (3rd Cafeteria and 4th Commons)
5th & 6th- 5:50-6:10 (5th Cafeteria and 6th Classroom)
Food Trucks
Special Eats (Food & Dessert Trucks)
Mafia Kitchen
Jackie's Food Court
Big Sexy Chicken Wangs n Thangs
DC Jumbie Latin Caribbean Food
Kona Ice
Dirty Dough
Bugaloos Ice Cream Truck
Location: School building and parking lot
Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket, and your family. We're ending the summer and ringing in the new school year. We'll have yard games and popsicles for the kids.
Location: The grassy area next to the Splash Pad
It's time to meet your teacher AND get some ice cream! After you drop off your school supplies and meet your new teachers stop by Bugaloos for a sweet treat! We're getting 10% back!!
Location: School parking lot
Your PTO has been hard at work this summer and would like to invite all parents, teachers, and staff to join us for a kick-off meeting. Come learn about the PTO and how you can get involved this school year. We're creating committees!!
Location: Marana Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
Bring your refillable cups AND YOUR YEARBOOKS! Kona Ice will be visiting Gladden Farms Elementary to celebrate the summer season.
Location: School Parking Lot
1st day of school can be bittersweet. We raised 'em and now we're letting go. Get the sniffles out with PTO and Admin, we've got you.
Location: School Cafeteria