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      JANUARY 2026
      • 1/19 - MLK Day - No School
      • 1/23 - Spelling Bee at 1:30 pm
      • 1/24 - School Choice Fair @ 10am: The Children's Museum (See info below how to go for free)
      • 1/26 - School Choice Week, Wear Yellow Day
      • 1/28 - School Choice Week, Chili Lunch (free, no pizza lunch)
      • 1/30 - School Choice Week, Dance Off
      MEETING SCHEDULE:
      (3rd Wed. of the month at 3:15 pm in MPR)
      • Jan. 21st
      • Feb. 18th
      Pizza Dates:
      3rd Qtr. - 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/4

      Spelling Bee 2026

      Carden students have been taking their class spelling bees in preparation for next week. Two students from each grade will compete in our school spelling bee on
      Friday, January 23 @ 1:30pm
      Parents and friends are welcome to come watch.
      Hope to see you there!

      Exciting News! Get FREE admission to Children’s Museum Tucson!

      Join us at the Tucson School Fair for an unforgettable day of fun, learning, and discovery!

      Explore exciting museum exhibits like:
      • Pet Vet
      • Imagine It!
      • Wee World
      • Plus, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, and a Bubble Machine!
      Bring the family out to:
      • Family activities like face painting, a photo booth, swag bag and LIVE music
      • WIN MORE exciting prizes like a laptop, memberships to Children’s Museum Tucson, gift cards, and more!
      • FREE admission to the Children's Museum Tucson
      Mark your calendars today!

      Date: Saturday, January 24
      Time: 10AM-1PM
      Location: Children’s Museum Tucson [200 South 6th Ave.]

      See you there!

      Get your FREE Admission Here when you RSVP!

      Invention Convention projects are starting on campus! Please mark your calendars for:

      Carden of Tucson Southern Arizona Invention Convention
      February 20th, 2026
      9:00 - 12:00 AM
      University of Arizona
      ENR2 Building

      Students will present their projects to local judges, win prizes and gain confidence. Select students will be chosen by the judges to go forward to the Arizona State Invention Convention. This is a great opportunity for students to shine and move forward in the STEM and Engineering fields if they choose.
      All 2nd - 8th students participate for a grade in their science classes.
      The K/1 class will be doing a group project this year.
      More information to come!

      Click the image below to check out the

      2025-2026 School Calendar

      January 16, 2025

      Good afternoon. We are gearing up for some fun activities here at Carden. We have our Spelling Bee, National School Choice Week, Valentine’s Day, Invention Convention, and our Rodeo Program. All of these activities are part of what makes Carden so special. Some of them are traditions that have been passed down over the years, and others are newer additions. As always, our goal is to educate the whole child, giving them many opportunities to grow academically, socially, creatively, and emotionally.
      Keep an eye out for flyers and Remind messages sent home to help you stay up to date on all the fun events.

      📅No School- Monday, January 19th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
      🍕Pizza Lunch- Wednesday, January 21st
      📚Preschool Storytime- Thursday, January 22nd @8:30am
      🏆Spelling Bee- Friday, January 23rd @1:30
      🏫School Choice Fair, January 24th 10:00-1:00 (Children’s Museum 200 S 6th Ave) Please see the flier for details.

      Warmly,
      Beth Anderson
      Director
      Don't forget to submit your TAX CREDIT to Carden of Tucson. Funds are used for field trips, extracurricular activities, and music performances. We appreciate your continued support! Reach out to Mrs. Martinez at kmartinez@cardenoftucson.org with any questions.

      2025 TAX CREDIT FORM

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