Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 25th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 26th *Fall Festival – Bridge Homes and Southern Star Builders from 12-7pm - Pumpkin painting, petting zoo, food trucks, bounce houses, photo booth, giveaways. Escovedo Drive in Italy *RED RIBBON WEEK! Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free! Monday, 28th *UP – “Explore healthy habits. Enjoy a long life.” Dress as explorers or older people. *Reach Council for Kinder-6th Grades during CAMP Tuesday, 29th *Inside Out - "Check your emotional health.” Wear your clothes inside out. Wednesday, 30th *Monster’s University – “Educate your mind.” College Day Attire. Thursday, 31st *Kung Fu Panda – “Defend yourself from unhealthy choices.” Sporty clothes or Self-defense attire. *End of 2nd Six Weeks *Halloween (No Halloween costumes or face paint at school, wear them at your evening activities) *Fall Festival - Renaissance Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Italy 4-6pm, Games, Candy, Fun! *City of Italy - 5-6pm Trunk or Treat on Main Street then stop by the SM Dunlap Library NOVEMBER Friday, 1st *Staff Development Day – No School for Students *Senior Night & Veteran Day Recognition – Italy vs. Itasca *Native American Heritage Month 11/1-11/30 Sunday, 3rd *Daylight Savings time ends, fall back an hour. Reminders: *School dress up days need to be school appropriate attire. *All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. *Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ChMrHTs3HoUcHD5C9iE6_Jo4T84fpZp3/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=671a7ad7 Go Stafford!

Please see Veteran's Day Celebration Announcement

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 18th *No School for Students or Staff *Pink Out at the Game! Monday, 21st *National School Bus Safety Week 21st-25th is a public education program. The goal of the week is to raise awareness of the importance of school bus safety and to encourage safe practices. *Cubscouts parent meeting 6pm for Kinder-5th Grades in the Stafford cafeteria. Not affiliated with Italy ISD. Thursday, 24th *Put the Dogs to Sleep – Pajama Day! School dress up days need to be school appropriate attire. Friday, 25 *No School for Students or Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18_BU-j7GNHeSUZNwCZS3pNcAGXMKvuRD/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=671121d0 Reminders: *All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. *Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc. Go Stafford!

Italy ISD Board Meeting for Monday October 21st has been cancelled, the next Meeting will be Novembe 18th. Thank you.

Stafford Elementary/Italy ISD had a great visit today with TEA Commissioner Mike Morath and some of his team. We appreciate his support of education in the state of Texas.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 11th *No School for Students or Staff Monday, 14th *Fall and Yearbook Retake Picture Day for students and staff that were absent or started after the original picture day on 8/28 or would like retakes. *National School Lunch Week - a celebration of the federal National School Lunch Program, which provides millions of children with a nutritious meal each school day. Tuesday, 15th *Pink Out Community Bingo, 5:30-7pm at Renaissance Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Italy. Contact Carrie Barnhill at 214-980-4040 with any questions. Not affiliated with Italy ISD. Wednesday, 16th *National Boss Day *Kinder and 1st Grade Field Trip Thursday, 17th *Saw ‘em Off – Western Wear! School dress up days need to be school appropriate attire *Cub Scouts presentation during lunch for Kinder-5th grades Friday, 18th *No School for Students or Staff *Pink Out at the Game! Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i2Mxcn9OCBKEcp-4boFxgNbSAlRM_1B1/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6705a00b Reminders: *All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. *Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc. Go Stafford!

Monday, October 14th – RETAKE Fall & Yearbook Picture Day at Stafford Elementary - For any student or staff member who were absent or started after the original picture day August 28th or if you wanted to retake your picture. To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVT9BTDN9 Paper order forms are available at Stafford or please call the office 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!

Please find attached information for family events coming up. Not affiliated with Italy ISD. *CubScouts is for Kinder-5th Grades *Twisted Willow Ranch, If the kids bring the flyer when arriving, they will receive $5.00 off of the admission price.

Italy ISD Reminder: Reminder that Italy ISD Schools are open next Monday for Columbus day, 10-14-2024. Here is the Approved Calendar for the current school year. https://5il.co/2he33

Stafford Red Ribbon Week! School Appropriate Attire

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 4th *No School for Students or Staff Sunday, 6th *National Coaches Day – Coach Fosset & Coach Mounce! It's a day to recognize and thank coaches for their guidance, inspiration, and hard work! Tuesday, 8th *PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Cafeteria Friday, 11th *No School for Students or Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P2Q07wmslX0qqDx9LRtnoPzFuN1uPUNa/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=66febae6 Reminders: *All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. *Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc. Go Stafford!

**Updated Stafford 2024 Spirit Dress Up Themes and Days** School Appropriate Attire Thursday, 10/3 – There’s Going to Be Some Angry Birds Tonight – Dress as Your Favorite Inside Out Character! Thursday, 10/17 – Saw ‘em Off – Western Wear! Friday, 10/18 – Pink Out at the Game! Thursday, 10/24 – Put the Dogs to Sleep – Pajama Day! *RED RIBBON WEEK! Life is a Movie! Film Drug Free! Monday, 10/28 - UP – “Explore healthy habits. Enjoy a long life.” Dress as explorers or older people. Tuesday, 10/29 - Inside Out - "Check your emotional health.” Wear your clothes inside out. Wednesday, 10/30 - Monster’s University – “Educate your mind.” College Day Attire Thursday, 10/31 - Kung Fu Panda – “Defend yourself from unhealthy choices.” Sporty clothes/Self-defense attire Thursday, 11/7 – Throw Back the Bulldogs – Throwback Thursday!

Italy ISD is Hiring! Stafford Elementary has 3 open positions: *Cafeteria *PreK HeadStart Aide *Nurse To view more detailed information about the positions please go to www.italyisd.org, select Menu, select Employment Opportunities, select Classified/Paraprofessional Job Postings, then select the position. If you are interested, when you have the job description open select Login at the top or go to www.teacherjobnet.org We would love to have you be a part of our team! Go Stafford!

October Menus https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 26th *Last day to turn in orders and money for the Big Kahuna Fundraiser. *2024 Texas State Fair – 9/27-10/20 – student tickets were sent home today. Friday, 27th *No School for Staff and Students Monday, 30th *Italy FFA Membership Drive ends today for 3rd-12th Grades that are enrolled at Italy ISD. Membership dues are $25 and this includes a t-shirt. Ms. Martinolich at Stafford or the AG teachers Mr. Rice, Mr. White or Ms. Harton at the JHS/HS have membership applications. Cash or checks made payable to Italy ISD. OCTOBER Tuesday, 1st *National Principal Month – Mr. Bray! National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great. Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education Wednesday, 2nd *School Custodian Appreciation Day – Mr. Mayberry, Mr. Perez, Mr. Ross, Ms. Stanford, & Mr. Tovar! It's a day to recognize the hard work of custodians and cleaning staff who keep schools clean and safe. Thursday, 3rd *There’s Going to Be Some Angry Birds Tonight – Dress as Your Favorite Inside Out Character! School spirit dress up days need to be school appropriated attire. *Big Kahuna fundraiser online sales closes at midnight. Friday, 4th *No School for Students or Staff Reminders: *All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. *Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12P4Q4-_6PDS5wAqkjnlycIQ5CAY4EciP/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=66f57cd7 Go Stafford!

Happy Birthday selfies with the principal! Enjoy your special day to the fullest! Excited to celebrate our students who have shown the qualities of a Stafford HERO! (Helpful. Engaged. Respectful. On Task.) Another family is taking care of the Stafford Big Kahuna Fundraiser party pig over the weekend!!! Big Kahuna fundraiser is coming to a close! Thank you so much for participating. Go Stafford!

Stafford Big Kahuna Fundraiser: Brochure Order Forms and money are due back to school this Thursday, September 26th. Please make checks payable to: Big Kahuna Fundraising (exact cash, checks and money orders are accepted) White copy turned in, yellow copy is for student to keep. Please make sure the order form is filled out completely. Family Plan: Must be siblings (brother/sister) and attend Stafford. Placed on 1 order form with their names on the top. Online sales website closes at midnight on Thursday, October 3rd Products and Prizes will be delivered 3-5 weeks after the sale ends. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!

Italy ISD is Hiring! We have two open positions at Stafford Elementary: School Nurse and Cafeteria! To view more detailed information about the positions please go to www.italyisd.org, select Menu, select Employment Opportunities, select Classified/Paraprofessional Job Postings, then select Food Service Worker or Health Clinic Aide-Elementary Nurse-LVN. If you are interested, please select this link and apply www.teacherjobnet.org We would love to have you be a part of our team! Go Stafford!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 20th *Staff Development Day – No School for Students Monday, 23rd *Beginning of 2nd Six Weeks *Education Technology Day! It takes skills and talents to be an I.T. pro, today, we say a huge Thank You to our amazing Mr. Steinmetz who is always there to fix our devices! Wednesday, 25th *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal *See You at the Pole at 7:15am - around the globe, students meet at flagpoles to pray for their schools. Thursday, 26th *Hunt the Eagles – Wear Camo! School spirit dress up days need to be school appropriate attire. *Big Kahuna ends all money, and orders need to be turned in today. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser! Friday, 27th *No School for Staff and Students Reminders: *All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. *Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RLeAEjjfA8omag9Ta7ilccFcjQZ7ZGaP/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=66ec3e9c Go Stafford!

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