Event Calendar

PTO Event Calendar

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. 

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Upcoming Events

NO PTO Meeting
December 2024

We're gearing up for Winter Festivities, let's take a break

Next meeting will be January 9th, 2025 to kick off Spring Events.

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night!
Thursday, December 5 from 5p-8p

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

Dec 2nd - 9th Paper Snowflakes

Dec 2nd - 19th - Tree Ornaments

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.

PTO Meeting
Thursday, January 9th at 6:15pm

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

Texas Roadhouse Dinner Fundraiser
Thursday, January 23rd

Saddle up, Gladden Families, we're headed to Texas for Dinner! 

Location: Texas Roadhouse off Cortaro

PTO Meeting
Thursday, February 6th at 6:15pm

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

Girl's Choice Event
Friday, February 14th from 6pm-8:30pm

Girl's Choice Event

Registration Required

Location: The School Ramada

Color Fun Run Fundraiser
Thursday, March 6th in the morning

Fun Run Fundraiser

Registration Required - coming soon (January)

Location: The School Field

PTO Meeting
Thursday, March 6th at 6:15pm

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

PTO Board Nominations accepted
throughout the month of March

Spring Fling/Carnival
March 28th 2025 - Time TBD

HOSTED BY STUDENT COUNCIL

Location: School Ramada and Field

PTO Meeting
Thursday, April 3rd at 6:15pm

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

PTO Board Nominations CLOSED.
voting throughout the month of April

Boy's Choice Event
Date TBD - Late April (either 25th or 26th)

Boy's Choice Event

Registration Required

Location: The School Ramada

Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th - 9th

Shower your teacher with love this week!!

Teacher Preference Lists and Wish lists can be found here.

PTO Meeting
Thursday, May 1st at 6:15pm

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

NEW PTO Board Announced

Last Day of School - Elevate Fundraiser
Thursday, May 22nd After School

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.

Have a Great Summer!!
May 22 - August 4, 2025

PTO wishes you an amazing summer! See you in August.

THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WILL BE MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025

Past Events

FREE Family Game Night
Glow in the Dark BINGO!!
Friday, November 22nd from 6p-8p

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

PTO Meeting
Thursday, November 7th at 6:15pm

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

Gladden Farms PTO Vendor Fair
Saturday, November 16th 10am - 2pm

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!

Pasta Shop Dinner Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 30th ALL DAY

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.

Trunk or Treat Decoration Contest
Saturday, October 26th 5pm - 8pm

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

Event Flyer / Event Map

UPDATE! WE PLACED 2ND IN THE CONTEST

Family Halloween Dance
Friday, October 25th 6pm - 8:30pm

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

Location: School Ramada

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

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.

PTO Meeting
Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm

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.

Peter Piper Pizza Dinner Fundraiser
Thursday, September 26th 4pm - 8pm

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

Family Photoshoot Fundraiser
Saturday, September 28th

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! 

Sign Up Today - Limited Slots!

PTO Meeting
Thursday, September 5th at 7pm

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.

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 813 2597 0156
Passcode: 306105

Kona Ice is coming!!!
Friday, September 13th 11a-12:30p

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.

McDonald's Dinner Fundraiser
Wednesday, August 28th from 4pm to 7pm

Admit it, you didn't really want to make dinner. Support our school and grab McDonald's instead. We get 25% back!!!

PTO Meeting
Thursday, September 5th at 7pm

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.

Curriculum Night
4:30p - 6pm - Check Grade Schedule

FOOD TRUCKS!!!
Thursday, August 22nd at 4pm-6:30p

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

Food Trucks

Location: School building and parking lot

Popsicles in the Park
August 2nd 5:30pm - 7pm

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

Meet the Teachers Night
Thursday, August 1st 5pm - 6:30p

Bugaloos Soft Serve Ice Cream
Thursday, August 1st 4:30pm-7p

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

PTO Kick Off Meeting
Sunday, July 21st at 3pm

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

Kona Ice Day
June 21st 4pm - 6pm

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

Location: School Parking Lot 

Boo Hoo Breakfast
Monday, August 5th 8am after drop off

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