Stafford Elementary School

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

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 25th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 26th *Honor Band Field Trip Monday, 28th *Stafford library books are due this week! Tuesday, 29th *STAAR Math 3rd-6th Grades - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing. *PreK and PreK HeadStart Field Trip *Kinder Field Trip *1st Grade Field Trip *2nd Grade Field Trip May - Last Month of School!! Thursday, 1st *School Principal’s Day – Principals Are…Patient. Reliable. Important. Nurturing. Caring. Intelligent. Phenomenal. Approachable. Leaders. Supportive. Thank you, Dr. Bray, for being an AMAZING principal! *Last day to turn in Library Books! Friday, 2nd *Nutrition Staff Appreciation Day Happy School Lunch Hero Day – Ofelia, Kae, Caroline, and Jill! Thank you for nourishing the lives of our students by, not only, filling their tummies, but always greeting them with a smile! Thank you for all that you do! You are GREATLY appreciated! *No School for Students or Staff *6th Grade Band Field Trip Monday, 5th *Teacher Appreciation Week! 5/5-5/9 Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J7vVDQIsyQprmneUHmj_CbHZwkx9Om3k/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=680a8726 Go Stafford!

Stafford Elementary

Please see the flier for information on Italy ISD 2025 Athletic Banquet, Go Gladiators! https://5il.co/3e1c8

Summer Reading Skills Program

Stafford Library Books

Stafford Reminder: Tuesday, April 22nd - Science 5th - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student(s) with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing.

Stafford's Third Annual Career Day is just around the corner, and we would love your help. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th from 12pm - 3:30pm. We would love to open the world of potential future careers to our students. Can you help? We are looking for all types of jobs, services, and professions. We would love for presenters to come dressed in their "job attire", and even bring some hands-on experiences for our kids if possible. We'd love mechanics, bakers, businessmen, farmers, etc. The sky is the limit! We want our Stafford students to understand that there is no holding them back when it comes to their future opportunities. There are all kinds of professions from which to choose. Please select the link below to fill out the google form to let us know. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnb6VRb7_laEP0aOcIkB2TeGTCd0zx6ghGbhc-OG08ZoM13w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 18th *Good Friday Holiday – No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 19th *Italy Lions Club – Hosts a pancake breakfast from 8am-10am - Family Life Center at 117 South Ward Street. Plates are $8 for adults and $5 for 12 and under. They include bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, juice or coffee. Stay for the City-wide Easter egg hunt at Central Baptist at 10am. Everyone is invited! Proceeds go to the Italy Lions club scholarship fund and other Lions Club charities. *The Great Egg Hunt (toddler to 5th grade) located at Central Baptist Church starting at 10am. Free to all. Monday, 21st *School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School Tuesday, 22nd *STAAR Science 5th Grade - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing. *PreK and PreK HeadStart Field Trip Wednesday, 23rd *PreK, PreK HeadStart and New to Kinder Round Up 4:30pm-6pm Thursday, 24th *Math Blitz 3rd-6th Grades *PreK, PreK HeadStart and new to Kinder Round Up 8am-12pm Friday, 25th *No School for Students or Staff Tuesday, 29th *STAAR Math 3rd-6th Grades - Closed Campus Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2bDO5Braag4cOSAM39yoSYbc6wKIT0H/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68011ffd Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students. Go Stafford!

To attend pre-k in the upcoming school year, students must be 4 years old or older on or before September 1 ; eligible kindergarten students must be 5 years or older on or before September 1. Required Documents for Registration 1. Student’s Certified Birth Certificate 2. Current Immunization Records 3. Student’s Social Security Card 4. Proof of Residency in the form of a current (within last 30 days) electric, gas, water bill or lease agreement. (No other documents will be accepted) 5. Parent/Legal Guardian’s Government Issued Photo Identification. The ID address must match the address on the proof of residency. 6. Proof of Income (PreK Only) Current paycheck stubs – at least 2 TANF/SNAP letter that indicates you receive benefits Child Support – Court ordered or other arrangements made (Divorce Decree will not be accepted as proof of child support) SSI Disability Proof of Benefits 2024 1040 Income Tax Return for Self Employed Students must meet one of the qualifying criteria in order to register for pre-kindergarten at no charge. Qualifies for the Free/Reduced Lunch program Is a Limited English Speaker (An oral language proficiency test will be administered at a later date) Is homeless Is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the U.S. Is the child of a member of the armed forces of the U.S. who was injured or killed while serving on active duty Is or has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing If they do not qualify we offer a tuition based pre-k at $400 a month.

Stafford Reminder: Tuesday, April 15th - Reading 3rd-6th - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing.  Please plan accordingly and send your student(s) with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students.  This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade.  Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 11th *No School for Students or Staff *Last day to order PTO Stafford Field Day Shirts using CashApp! All orders need a completed order form turned in. Monday, 14th *PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria Tuesday, 15th *STAAR Reading 3rd-6th - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student(s) with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing. *PreK & PreK Headstart Field Trip *Kinder Field Trip *1st Grade Field Trip *2nd Grade Field Trip Thursday, 17th *Science Blitz Day for 5th Grade Friday, 18th *Good Friday Holiday – No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 19th *The Great Egg Hunt! Central Baptist Church starting at 10am. Free to all. Toddler to 5th Grade Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TgIZq61ds51UfUIKe6AC8wqsRRa8fbQl/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67f81f95 Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students. Go Stafford!

Stafford STAAR Letter

Stafford PTO Field Day T-Shirt Order Form *A completed order form needs to be turned in for all forms of payment Cash App, Cash or Checks. *Paper order forms were sent home with students. Extra forms are available in the front office. *Last day to turn in orders using cash or checks payable to Stafford Elementary PTO is tomorrow, Thursday, April 10th. *Last day to turn in orders using CashApp is Friday, April 11th. *The deadline is very important for PTO to be able to place the order in time so they can receive, sort, and hand out the shirts before Field Day. *Stafford Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th - more information will be sent out closer to the date.

PreK and PreK Headstart Roundup First-time in school Kinder Roundup Wednesday, April 23rd 4:30pm-6pm Thursday, April 24th 8am-12pm To attend pre-k in the upcoming school year, students must be 4 years old or older on or before September 1 ; eligible kindergarten students must be 5 years or older on or before September 1. Required Documents for Registration 1. Student’s Certified Birth Certificate 2. Current Immunization Records 3. Student’s Social Security Card 4. Proof of Residency in the form of a current (within last 30 days) electric, gas, water bill or lease agreement. (No other documents will be accepted) 5. Parent/Legal Guardian’s Government Issued Photo Identification. The ID address must match the address on the proof of residency. 6. Proof of Income (PreK, PreK Headstart Only) Current paycheck stubs – at least 2 TANF/SNAP letter that indicates you receive benefits Child Support – Court ordered or other arrangements made (Divorce Decree will not be accepted as proof of child support) SSI Disability Proof of Benefits 2024 1040 Income Tax Return for Self Employed Students must meet one of the qualifying criteria in order to register for pre-kindergarten at no charge. Qualifies for the Free/Reduced Lunch program Is a Limited English Speaker (An oral language proficiency test will be administered at a later date) Is homeless Is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the U.S. Is the child of a member of the armed forces of the U.S. who was injured or killed while serving on active duty Is or has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing If they do not qualify we offer a tuition based pre-k at $400 a month.

ITALY ISD JUNIOR & SENIOR PROM INFORMATION Italy High School Junior/Senior Prom Under the Stars Saturday April 12th Telico Gin, Ennis, TX 7-10 pm tickets $30

📣 ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESSES! WE NEED SUPPORT FOR ITALY ISD YEARBOOK! The Italy ISD Yearbook Staff is inviting our local business community to purchase ad space in the 2024–2025 yearbook! Advertising plays a vital role in helping us produce a high-quality yearbook while keeping the cost affordable for students. Your support directly impacts our success! 📐 Ad Sizes & Pricing: • Full Page (8.5” x 11”) – $300 • Half Page (8.5” x 5.5”) – $160 • Quarter Page (4.25” x 5.5”) – $80 • Eighth Page (4.25” x 2.75”) – $40 💬 Ready to place an ad? Please email Mr. Jeremiah Glover, Yearbook Advisor, at jglover@italyisd.org or call 972-483-7411, extension 1307. Include your name and a good contact number. One of our students will reach out to assist you with the design and answer any questions. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us preserve this year’s memories!

Stafford Weekly Announcements:   Friday, 4th *Staff Development Day – No School for Students   Saturday, 5th *Last Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Monday, 7th *National Assistant Principal Week! We are super excited to celebrate Mrs. Minton!! Thank you for listening, for guidance, for inspiration, for encouragement, and most importantly for being at Stafford. You do so much for all the students and staff and we appreciate you very much! *Beginning of 6th Six Weeks *Kinder Graduation Pictures Wednesday, 9th *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal Thursday, 10th *STAAR Reading Blitz Day for 3rd-6th Grades *PreK and PreK Headstart Field Trip *Last day to order PTO Stafford Field Day Shirts with cash or checks payable to Stafford Elementary PTO! All orders need a completed order form turned in. Friday, 11th *No School for Students or Staff *Last day to order PTO Stafford Field Day Shirts using CashApp! All orders need a completed order form turned in.   Video Link from Mr. Bray:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yzrwTuS9vD4kBg8sElbiIjU-sixmHef7/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67eee29e   Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.   Go Stafford!

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

Stafford PTO Field Day T-Shirt Order Form *A completed order form needs to be turned in for all forms of payment Cash App, Cash or Checks. *Paper order forms sent home with students. Extra forms are available in the front office. *Last day to turn in orders and money is Friday, April 11th. If paying by Cash or Check it is due by Thursday, April 10th. *Stafford Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th - more information will be sent out closer to the date.