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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Catalina Foothills Community Schools

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2101 E. River Road Tucson, AZ 85718 520-209-7551
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10/28/2026

Make sure your child is registered for 2nd Quarter Early Release Programs before spots fill up!

🗓 Start Dates by School:
November 3: Canyon View (CV) & Manzanita (MZ)
November 5: Sunrise Drive (SD) & Valley View (VV)

Don't wait until the last minute—secure your student's spot today!

🔗 Enroll now at: cfsd16.arux.app

10/27/2026

🚨 ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

🧭✨Looking for an exciting Early Release activity for your 3rd–5th grader? Join CFSD Community Schools Outdoor Adventures for Geocaching the Canyons!

In this hands-on, high-energy program, students will explore the stunning desert trails of the Catalina Foothills while mastering the real-world sport of geocaching.

What students will do:🔍 Decode clues & navigate desert trails using provided GPS devices 💎 Hunt for hidden treasure & craft custom trinkets to swap 🛠️ Build and hide our very own official cache to publish on Geocaching.com! 🥾 Enjoy daily trail hikes, desert navigation, and nature education

🗓️ Dates: Quarter 2 Early Release (Nov 3 – Dec 18)

🕒 Time: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (depending on school)
🎒 Grades: 3rd – 5th
🚌 Transportation: Off-site transit provided in district vehicles with daily pickup and drop-off right at your school!
💵 Fee: $225.00

⚠️ Space is extremely limited and program begins the week of November 3!

📲 How to Register: Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit cfsd16.arux.app to claim one of the last remaining spots before they're gone!

10/20/2026

🌵 Ready for an Unforgettable Desert Adventure?
🌵Step aboard the Sabino Canyon Tram with CFSD Community Schools Outdoor Adventures for a scenic half-day trip through Sabino Canyon! Designed for young explorers in Grades 3–5, this hands-on trip brings the Sonoran Desert to life.

Students will ride the open-air tram while interactive docents share engaging stories and sensory activities. It’s a fun, educational way for kids to discover local wildlife, learn about native desert plants, and experience Sabino Canyon up close!

📅 Schedule:Tuesday, Oct 27: MZ / CV Thursday, Oct 29: VV / SD
💵 Fee: $50
📲 Registration: Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit cfsd16.arux.app to sign up today!
Spots are limited—register your student today for an outdoor adventure they won't forget! 🎒✨

10/18/2026

🌵 Sabino Canyon Exploration: Desert Adventure for Grades 3-5!

🎒Calling all young explorers! Join CFSD Community Schools Outdoor Adventures for an unforgettable half-day desert trip through Sabino Canyon. Students will board the open-air Sabino Canyon Tram for a scenic ride filled with hands-on stories, interactive sensory activities, native plant discovery, and local wildlife encounters led by knowledgeable docents.
📍 Who: Grades 3–5
🗓️ Dates: Tues 10/27 – CV / MZ, Thurs 10/29 – VV / SD
💵 Fee: $50
📲 Register Today: Scan the QR code or visit cfsd16.arux.app to secure a spot!

10/17/2026

Need a night out?
🍷✨ Drop off the kids for Tapas for Teachers Parents Night Out!

📅 Date: Thursday, November 12

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Manzanita Elementary School

💵 Fee: $40

Enjoy an evening to yourself while supporting our school community! Spots are limited—enroll today at cfsd16.arux.app or scan the QR code! 📲

10/16/2026

Ready to turn your middle schooler into a real-life treasure hunter?

🧩📍Join the Community Schools Outdoor Adventure Program for an action-packed half-day Geocaching Workshop!

🎒✨Students will learn how to navigate using GPS handhelds and the online geocaching app, discover caching etiquette, and put their skills to the test hunting for hidden treasure in nearby parks and neighborhoods in our Community Schools Van! It’s the ultimate way to exercise both mind and body outdoors.
🌲🗺️ 📍 Who: Orange Grove & Esperero Canyon Middle School Students
📅 Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Lunch in the classroom included, then off to hunt!)
💵 Fee: $45.00
🚌 Pick Up & Drop Off: At your student's middle school

Spots are limited! Head to cfsd16.arux.app to enroll today—look for the Outdoor Adventures Session!

10/15/2026

Turn early release days into a real-life treasure hunt!

🧩🧭 The CFSD Community Schools Outdoor Adventure Program is excited to announce Geocaching the Canyons for 3rd–5th graders! Students will explore the scenic desert trails of the Catalina Foothills while learning the real-world sport of geocaching. Using district-provided GPS devices, they’ll decode clues to hunt for hidden treasures, craft custom trinkets to swap inside caches, and even help build and hide our very own official cache to publish on Geocaching.com! Program Highlights:
🎒 Grades: 3–5
🗓 Starts: Week of November 3 (Early Release Days)
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
💰 Fee: $225.00
🚌 Transportation: District vehicles provide pickup and drop-off directly at your child's school!
🥾 Activities: Daily trail hikes, desert navigation, nature education, and cache crafting. Pack a water bottle, tie up those hiking shoes, and get ready to hunt for treasure right in our backyard! ⚠️ Space is limited! Scan the QR code in the image or click the link cfsd16.arux.app to register today 👇

10/14/2026

Got a 3rd–5th grader ready for a real adventure? Send them underground! 🔦🦇

CFSD Community Schools Outdoor Adventure Program is taking students on an exciting Caving Exploration of Peppersauce Cave! Guided by our team, kids will crawl, climb, and explore winding passages, shimmering rock formations, and secret hidden chambers. Helmets and headlamps are provided—just dress them in old clothes that can get muddy and pack their curiosity!

Trip Details:
🗓 Wednesday, Oct 21: Canyon View & Ventana Vista Elementary
🗓 Thursday, Oct 22: Manzanita & Sunrise Drive Elementary
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
🎒 Grades: 3–5
💰 Fee: $75.00

🚌 Logistics: Pickup is directly at your school! Return drop-off is at the Outdoor Adventure Office at CFHS. Spots fill up fast for this wild half-day trip—scan the QR code in the image or visit cfsd16.arux.app to register today 👇

10/13/2026

Exciting news for Quarter 2—After-School Enrichment Classes start THIS WEEK! 🎉👟

Before you pack those backpacks, here’s a quick head’s up on our schedule:

📌 Standard Enrichment Classes start on Monday!

📌 NO Early Release Classes this week! Due to the busy half-day schedule in October, Early Release classes won't officially begin until the first week of November.

BUT WE AREN'T LEAVING YOU HANGING! 🚨

To kick off the quarter on our first Early Release day, we’re hosting KICKBALL DAY: Just for Kicks! ⚽💨

Bring your game face and your best sneakers for an afternoon of fun, friends, and run-around excitement!

⏰ When: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Who: Grades K–5

🎟️ Registration Required: Spots fill fast, so don't wait! Sign up now at cfsd16.arux.app!

See you on the field! 🙌🎈

Address

2101 E River Road
Tucson, AZ
85718

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15202097551

Website

http://communityschools.cfsd16.org/

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