Stafford Elementary will begin accepting 1st through 6th grade Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program beginning today. The nomination form describes some characteristics of possible gifted students as you consider your nomination. You may also reach out to the GT Coordinator for Stafford Elementary, Elizabeth Jones ( ejones@italyisd.org ). The nomination form must be turned in to Stafford Elementary no later than February 13, 2025, @ 4:00 PM. Download fillable form from link below https://5il.co/3702k
8 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Ned YoYo’s - Showing kindness, doing your best, and having an awesome mindset for learning!

Never give up!
Encourage others!
Do your best!

This Thursday, October 2nd - Last day to purchase Ned YoYo’s! Cash or checks made payable to Italy ISD.

Go Stafford!
2 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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2 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30th
Last day for Italy FFA Membership 3rd-12th Grades
2 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford Big Kahuna Fundraiser Reminders:

Tomorrow, Tuesday, 30th
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Ends – turn in order forms and cash or checks made payable to Big Kahuna Fundraising.

Tuesday, 7th
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Last Day for Online Sales

Thursday, 23rd
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Delivers – representatives will contact parents when packages are ready for pick up from the Staffor Gym. Smaller orders will be taken to student classrooms for them to take home.

Monday, 27th
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Limo Day

We greatly appreciate your support!!
2 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Weekly Announcements:

*1st Six Weeks Report Cards, sent home with students and are also available on Parent Portal.
*Student State Fair tickets, sent home with students.

Tuesday, 30th
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser Ends – turn in completed order forms and cash or checks payable to Big Kahuna Fundraising. Thank you for supporting Stafford!!
*Last day for Italy FFA Membership 3rd-12th Grades – turn in completed form and money.

Wednesday, 1st
*September Student of the Month Party!

Thursday, 2nd
*Rio Vista, Blind the Eagles – Neon!
*School Custodian Appreciation Day – Ross, Stanford, Tovar and Williams! We greatly appreciate your hard work and dedication!!
*Last day to purchase Ned YoYo's!!

Friday, 3rd
*Last day to purchase the 2025-2026 Italy ISD Yearbook for only $45! PreK-12th grades all in ONE book!

Tuesday, 7th
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser last day for Online sales.

**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
October 11th and 25th
November 8th
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th

Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ID1vHFqXsjpNGSmAvnjEVwXRAGTz-Z3p/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68d592f6

Stafford Reminders:
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.

Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD.

Go Stafford!
6 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford students and parents are invited to celebrate their students teachers or another staff member, this is located in the Cafeteria. Thank you!
7 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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School Name: Stafford Elementary School

Fall and Yearbook Picture Retakes: Tuesday, October 14th

Picture Day ID: EVTRWMNW7

RETAKE picture day is for any student or staff member who were absent or started after the original picture day on August 27th or if you would like to retake your picture.

To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTRWMNW7 Paper order forms are available at Stafford front office or please call and we can send one home with your student. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Thank you!
7 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Weekly Announcements:

Friday, 19th
*Cayuga, Time to Shine - Gold Out! Parade, Pep Rally, Game!
*Professional Development Day – No School for Students

Monday, 22nd
*Beginning of 2nd Six Weeks

Wednesday, 24th
*See You at the Pole 7:15am
*Blood Drive – In front of the old gym at the high school, 9am-3pm. We would appreciate any support we can get! Remember adult donations will be given to graduating seniors that may not be able to participate.
*Report cards posted in the parent portal.

Thursday, 25th
*1st Six Weeks Attendance Party
*Valley Mills, Hunt the Eagles – Camo!

Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1yBCcnxiuuaVCgAoilRW6UXMAXDxByA/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68cc4079

Stafford Reminders:
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.

Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD.

Go Stafford!
13 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist

Stafford PTO

Friday, September 19th

15 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
PTO
Tonight's PTO meeting has been cancelled and moved to Tuesday the 16th at 5:15pm.

President Kaitlin Leach

VP Eva DeLaHoya

Secretary Ashlyn Conger

Treasure Cassandra Enriquez

Stafford Cafeteria.

Facebook: Stafford Elementary PTO

Stafford Family: A few great reasons to attend: Connect with other parents. Hear about important news and upcoming events. Volunteer your time, at school or at home, to make a difference in our school community. You do not need to be a member to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like more information or to stay involved, please contact the PTO by emailing: staffordptopresident@gmail.com Thank you
16 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Weekly Announcements:

Italy ISD Homecoming Week!

Monday, 15th
*Stafford - Twin Day! (JHS/HS - BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom)
*Stafford PTO will be selling temporary tattoos for $1
*Board Meeting at the High School 5:30pm
*PTO meeting 5:15pm Stafford cafeteria
*National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

Tuesday, 16th
*Tailgate Tuesday – Jersey Day!
*Stafford PTO will be selling temporary tattoos for $1
*IT Professional Day – Steinmetz! A HUGE thank you for ALL you do!!!
*Tailgate Tuesday - 6:30pm-8:30pm - Italy Gladiator Stadium Parking Lot

Wednesday, 17th
*Stafford - Crazy Sock Day! (JHS/HS - Adam Sandler Day)
*Stafford PTO will be selling temporary tattoos for $1
*Constitution and Citizenship Day
*Ned Show – 2nd-6th Grades!

Thursday, 18th
*Gold Out! Students can wear mums and garters to school!
*Stafford PTO will be selling temporary tattoos for $1
*End of 1st Six Weeks

Friday, 19th
*Cayuga, Time to Shine - Gold Out - Parade, Pep Rally, Game!
*Professional Development Day – No School for Students

Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eJ3BFe6AO18Z6omxyRAuTvYDPcVFVGyH/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68c32b13

Stafford Reminders:
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.

Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD.

Go Stafford!
20 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Reminder:

The Book Fair ends tomorrow, Thursday, September 11th. It will close at the end of the last lunch at 1:15pm. Students can shop with their family during the student’s lunchtime.

A huge thank you to everyone for supporting our library!
21 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford PTO will be selling temporary tattoos for $1 each during homecoming week September 15-18.
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Stafford Reminder:

**Fall Book Fair Family Night is Tonight, Monday, September 8th 4:30pm-6:00pm**

The Book Fair ends this Thursday, September 11th. Students can shop with their family during the student’s lunchtime.

A huge thank you to everyone for supporting our library!
23 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Tonight's PTO meeting has been cancelled and moved to Monday the 15th at 5:15pm.

President Kaitlin Leach
VP Eva DeLaHoya
Secretary Ashlyn Conger
Treasure Cassandra Enriquez
Stafford Cafeteria.

Facebook: Stafford Elementary PTO

Stafford Family: A few great reasons to attend: Connect with other parents. Hear about important news and upcoming events. Volunteer your time, at school or at home, to make a difference in our school community. You do not need to be a member to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like more information or to stay involved, please contact the PTO by emailing: staffordptopresident@gmail.com Thank you
23 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Weekly Announcements:

Sunday, 7th
*Grandparents Day

Monday, 8th
*Book Fair and Grand Friends Week! Students can shop at the book fair with their family during their lunchtime. 4th Grade – 12:00pm; 3rd Grade – 12:45pm
*PTO selling carnations for $1
*Book Fair Family Night 4:30pm-6:00pm
*PTO meeting 5:15pm cafeteria

Tuesday, 9th
*Book Fair and Grand Friends Week! Students can shop at the book fair with their family during their lunchtime. 5th Grade – 11:30am; PreK and PreK HeadStart – 12:15pm
*PTO selling carnations for $1
*PreK HeadStart (Spraberry’s Class) Parent Meeting 11:00am

Wednesday, 10th
*Book Fair and Grand Friends Week! Students can shop at the book fair with their family during their lunchtime. Kinder – 11:45am
*PTO selling carnations for $1

Thursday, 11th
*Book Fair and Grand Friends Week! Students can shop at the book fair with their family during their lunchtime. 6th Grade – 11:00am
*PTO selling carnations for $1
*Clifton, Night Night Cubs – Pajamas!

Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1up6VqiL7FIScESLfwa3g-MTKLNST1tDm/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68bae5e9

Stafford Reminders:
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is school appropriate attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.

Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD.

Go Stafford!
26 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford PTO Selling Carnations for $1!
29 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Italy FFA Membership - 3rd-12th Grades
29 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Academic UIL 2nd-6th Grade

Stafford students in 2nd-6th grades can sign up for Academic UIL this week Tuesday, 2nd through Friday, 5th.

3rd-6th Grades there is a table set up in the cafeteria and they can sign up during their lunch time.
2nd Grade there are sign up sheets in their classroom.

After the try outs, you will be notified what the practice day and times are.

Thank you.
29 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist