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No Excuses. College Bound.
Incorporating language about college into our daily practice builds a belief that college is an option for everybody, no matter their resources.
Title I Opportunities
Roadrunner offers a wide variety of academic learning for our students, and all students receive additional support through Title I funding.
21st Century Learning Center
Roadrunner offers high quality 21st Century Programming such as Art, Music, Mountain Biking, Track, VR, Archery, Spanish, Lego Robotics, Zoology, and more, for all scholars.
Prioritizing PBIS
Roadrunner establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
News & Events
Roadrunner News
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Apply now for benefits! Applications are now being accepted for free or reduced-price school meals in 2025! Families must re-apply each year and one application can be used for all children in the household.
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Looking for a great way to enjoy a fun game while supporting our school? Mark your calendar for February 1st! It's School Kid's Day with the University of Arizona Hockey team, and we've partnered with them to offer tickets for just $10 each. The best part? Half of the proceeds go directly to our PTO! Click here to learn more.
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It is an exciting time of the year for our 6th grade families! We are wrapping up our final semester at Roadrunner and transitioning to Marana Middle School Falcons. Future Falcon Night is for all incoming 7th graders and their families to learn more about the middle school, meet teachers and administrators, tour the campus, and those burning questions answered. Please click here for more details about this important event.
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Roadrunner and the Community Food Bank have partnered to create a monthly mobile food distribution (TEFAB boxes) event for our families and community. Join us Wednesday, January 22nd for our next event. Volunteers always needed.
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Do you know the school guidelines for when you should keep your child home from school and when you should send them to school? There have been a lot of changes with these procedures over the last few years and we want to make sure parents have the most up-to-date guidance. Please click here to access our guidelines.
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Check this week's Fam Jam article for great ideas on mealtime activities or activities you can do in the car!
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Sing for Marana: A special one-day singing tradition in MUSD schools! All 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students are invited to participate in the special performance on Jan 25!
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Vote TODAY! Help MUSD retain the title of Best Place to Work! Celebrate your favorite school, teacher, and/or principal by voting in the Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest contest!
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Join us for our next PTO meeting on January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm in H5. We will be planning movie night and the Family Valentine's Dance! Volunteers always needed! Learn more about how you can support our PTO on our website.
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We are excited to announce that our Spring CCLC session is just around the corner! Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 21st, and there's still time to register. Our CCLC program offers engaging and enriching opportunities for students to explore, learn, and grow. Click here to learn more about the program and to view highlights and celebrations from our successful Fall session. We look forward to seeing your child join us for an exciting semester of learning and fun!
Upcoming Events
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Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 5650 W. Moore Road MaranaAZ85658
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Marana Middle School 11285 W. Grier Rd. Marana, AZ
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Twin Peaks K-8 School 7995 W. Twin Peaks Rd. Tucson, AZ
Highlights
Welcome to Roadrunner Elementary School where our scholars are all College Bound. Each of our grade levels provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge our scholars at their individual learning levels.
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The education of our scholars is a collaborative process with parents as core members of that team. Strong parent partnerships are a key component of the success of each scholar on our campus.
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Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning, both in and out of school. We want our scholars to build literacy skills so that they are successful learners, but we also want them to love reading. Not everyone is a natural reader, but everyone can learn to love reading with the right stories.
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Roadrunner Elementary is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.
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