Maricopa parents looking for help with reading at home have a local option this week: a free Maricopa Unified School District literacy workshop, with reading resources and a take-home bag of books. The district's invitation is directed to parents of children in kindergarten through second grade. MUSD Parent University
The session is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. Families comparing school activities with other commitments can also check OurMaricopa's community calendar. MUSD district calendar
MUSD says food and drinks will be provided, along with one literacy bag per household. The invitation sets a limit of 50 spots and acknowledges support from the Rotary Club of Maricopa. Workshop details
Reserve the bag before making plans
The district directs families to its literacy-bag registration page. That page gives a Sept. 16 registration deadline and says bags will go to the first 50 families to register, with one per family. The linked reservation form lists the bag as free and identifies Sept. 16 pickup at the MUSD District Office.
There is a grade-level difference to check: the workshop invitation addresses K–2 parents, while the bag-registration page describes books for K–3 readers. Families with a third-grader should confirm which part of the offering applies to them. The registration page does not establish that the workshop audience has expanded. MUSD invitation, bag registration
A reservation form was displayed when OurMaricopa checked on Sept. 14, but no remaining-space count was visible. Check the form's current status before relying on a bag being available.
For parents preparing to attend, it may help to bring one specific question from reading time at home. That could be a request for a demonstration of a classroom routine, help understanding an assignment or a suggestion for choosing a book. These are possible questions to take along; the posted event information does not provide a detailed lesson plan.
Reading help beyond Wednesday
The district's Parent University page also has short instructional videos on oral and written phonogram review, spelling-vocabulary practice and use of the Spalding app. Those offer another starting point for families who cannot attend the evening session. Parent University video library
OurMaricopa's schools and education directory brings together more local education resources. Families looking for another way to add books at home can also read our existing Friends of the Library mini book sale guide.
Before leaving home, confirm any details your household needs. The workshop information reviewed for this article did not specify child care, whether children should attend, a room number or parking instructions. MUSD lists its main number as 520-568-5100. Checking those questions in advance will make it easier to decide how the evening fits your family. MUSD contact information
Sources
Maricopa Unified School District — Parent University: Program page, Literacy Workshop event details and video library. Accessed Sept. 14, 2026; publication date not displayed.
Maricopa Unified School District — District Calendar: September 2026 calendar. Accessed Sept. 14, 2026.
MUSD Parent University, hosted by SuccessFund — Parent University: Literacy Bags Registration: Registration page. Campaign dates Aug. 21–Sept. 16, 2026; accessed Sept. 14, 2026.
MUSD Parent University, hosted by SuccessFund — MUSD Parent University: Literacy Bags: Free reservation item. Accessed Sept. 14, 2026.