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"A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2022-23 school year and DeGrazia Elementary School received an A Letter Grade.
Love. Learn. Lead.
We take our Love, Learn, Lead vision very seriously at DeGrazia and we honor our students and staff who display these qualities!
2024-25 Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
Courtyard Classroom
The outdoor class is surrounded by white standing garden beds, planters, and two greenhouses. The garden beds allow students to enjoy and nurture a variety of plants, flowers and herbs.
Student Support: Title I Funding
DeGrazia offers a wide variety of academic learning for our students, and all students receive additional support through Title I funding.
News & Events
Dust Devil News
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Congratulations to these ten schools for their hard work instilling and sustaining Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for students!
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500 new 5th grade band and orchestra musicians performed at the Blast-Off Workshop with high school musicians.
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Every Wednesday in September, students can try Flatbread Quesadillas made with grilled chicken and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in a whole grain flatbread as prepared by our amazing cafeteria staff! It is sure to be a new favorite!
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LEAP Fall Break Camp! Sign up starting September 3 for a fun week of fall exploration with art projects, STEM activities and lots of fun in store!
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Submit your nomination by September 26 to recognize a special MUSD teacher for their efforts resulting in a student's achievement and success!
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services presents a new Family Empowerment Series!
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Are you a family member/ friend raising an MUSD student? Kinship Caregiver Support Group offers monthly meetings through MUSD Student & Family Services!
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The MUSD Fall 2024 Literacy Summit was a huge success! During this event, Elementary Literacy Teams engaged in strategic planning for this school year and celebrated successes.
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services presents “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” this Fall
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Join us for our 8 classes to prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget at the MUSD Family Resource Center! Let’s cook, eat smarter, and move more together!
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Old Father Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741
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Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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7651 N Old Father Road. Tucson, Az. 85741
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Old Father Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741
Highlights
DeGrazia has a rich history of providing the highest quality education possible for our children. We partner with our families and community to develop the ‘whole child’.
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DeGrazia 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.
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Music at DeGrazia Elementary School features many musical instruments, including Boomwhackers, bucket drums, chime bars, guitars, Orff xylophones, pianos, ukuleles, and other percussion, such as egg shakers and frame drums.
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Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
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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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DeGrazia 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.