Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 9th - All students and staff attend school. Monday, 12th - Thursday, 15th – Safety Week! Every day this week, administration will lead campuses through different safety drills. The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTD1tURKUHeVdwcD3fZPFBSwYKv1Fx5L/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=66b515dd Go Stafford!

August Menus https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services www.myschoolbucks.com - On this website you can check purchases, add money, and set up alerts for low balance. You can also add money to this site by sending cash or checks payable to Italy ISD directly to the cafeteria. The website will ask for their Student ID this is their lunch number, ask your student or contact the front office. Thank you!

2024 ITALY GLADIATOR FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Stafford Parent Update for Tonight's Meet the Teacher and Bring Supplies Monday, August 5th 5-6pm *If you are not completely registered, you will not get your student's homeroom until you visit front office to finish registration. *Parents please enter through cafeteria, and exit through front doors. *Staff will be in cafeteria to communicate your student's homeroom. *There have been some teacher classroom changes from last year so please look at maps hanging on wall at each corner of the hallways or you can ask a staff member.

STAFFORD Meet the Teacher and Bring Supplies: Monday, August 5, 2024 - 5-6pm Student must be registered to meet their teacher.

Gladiator Booster Club!

2024-2025 Student Drug Testing Monday, August 5, 2024 Junior High at 9:00 AM High School at 10:00 AM Italy High School Cafetorium Once again this school year, Italy ISD is offering annual student drug testing as part of our comprehensive drug-testing program. Drug and alcohol abuse negatively affect a student’s safety, personal life, health, and academic performance. With parental consent, students in grades 7-12 who plan to participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities, as well as student drivers, are encouraged to participate. This program will consist of an initial annual drug test as well as random testing throughout the school year. The Italy ISD School Board approved Drug Testing Guidelines and consent form can be found at this link: https://5il.co/20k6t . All students planning to participate in ANY school-sponsored extracurricular activities, as well as student drivers, are encouraged to complete their drug testing on Monday, August 5, 2024 in the Italy High School Cafetorium; Junior High at 9:00 AM and High School at 10:00 AM Before a student enrolled in 7th-12th grade may participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities, receive a District parking permit, or drive on campus, both the student and the parent/guardian shall agree in writing that the student shall submit to the initial annual drug test and subsequent random tests in accordance with the attached guidelines. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to Athletics, Band, Cheerleading, FFA, Civil Air Patrol, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, UIL One Act Play, and UIL academic competitions.

STAFFORD Families: Registration for all new, returning and transfer students must be completed to meet their teacher. Please go to www.italyisd.org, select registration and follow the instructions. Stafford Meet the Teacher and Bring School Supplies: Monday, August 5th Teachers will be available from 5pm-6 pm. 5-5:30pm PreK, Kinder, 3rd, 6th 5:30-6:00pm 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Please go to www.italyisd.org select schools, select Stafford, there you will find more information by selecting News, Events, Live Feed, and/or Dining throughout the year.

HS Registration Information

Stafford Elementary - PreK and Kinder Round Up! The roundup is for NEW to the district pre-k and kinder students. 8:00am-3:30pm at Stafford Elementary Front Office Thursday, July 25th Monday, July 29th Tuesday, July 30th Every year, every student, new, returning and transfer must register their student. Go to www.italyisd.org select Registration and follow the instructions. To attend pre-k in the upcoming school year, students must be 4 years old or older on or before September 1st; eligible kindergarten students must be 5 years or older on or before September 1st. 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 the 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. ID address must match the address on 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 • Current 1040 Income Tax Return for Self Employed Students must meet one of the qualifying criteria 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 Families: Registration for all new, returning and transfer students must be completed to meet their teacher. Please go to www.italyisd.org, select registration and follow the instructions. Stafford Meet the Teacher and Bring School Supplies: Monday, August 5th from 4:45-6:00pm Please go to www.italyisd.org select schools, select Stafford, there you will find more information by selecting News, Events, Live Feed, and/or Dining throughout the year.

Renaissance Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center And Manna House Back to School Bash Friday, July 26th from 3-6pm Free Haircuts Free Backpacks and Supplies (while supplies last) Water Games Free hot dogs, chips and water 220 Davenport Street, Italy Contact Carrie Barnhill at 972-483-6369 with questions (Not directly affiliated with Italy ISD)

PARENT FOOTBALL MEETING INFORMATION

Technical difficulties update. So far, a temporary solution is to download the Mozilla Firefox app on your phone and when you get to the upload page you need to turn your phone to Landscape mode, and the upload buttons will work.

Stafford Elementary Registration Flier information The Dates where wrong on the previous flier and have been updated. Pre-k and First-time in school Kindergarten Registration begins today!!!

ES REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Italy ISD STAFFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K OR FIRST TIME IN KINDERGARTEN INFO

ITALY ISD New & Returning Student Registration Begins July 23, 2024 1. Personal Information a. Please make sure you carefully read each field as you fill out information and answer exactly what it is asking b. Ex: Num: 300 Street Direction: S. College Apt: 123A 2. ID/Driver’s License and Proof of Residency a. Your ID/DL MUST match the address on your proof of residency document. For returning students, if it doesn’t, you will not be allowed to complete registration. New students have 30 days. Changes? www.dps.texas.gov 3. Proof of Residency Examples a. Utility bill (electric, water, etc... NO phone, TV, internet) b. Renter’s agreement or lease c. Builder’s contract d. Purchase contract 4. Socio-Economic Form a. PLEASE complete this form so that our schools can continue to receive federal and state funding (i.e., Title I and State Compensatory Education), which directly impacts our campuses and students. 5. Register from home a. Returning students can complete everything at home. b. New students can complete the “New Student” section c. from home, then the campus secretary will provide d. directions. Stafford Elementary 972-483-6342 Italy JH/HS 972-483-7411 If you are a parent of a returning student and infomation like your email, phone number, or address have changed PLEASE DO NOT UPDATE THIS INFORMATION WITHIN REGISTRATION! When you are logged into your parent portal for registration, before you begin Registration, Click on Student Data Maintenance and update your information as needed. Then the Campus Secretary will push your data to the SIS and you can begin Registration. Remember, to get logged into your Parent Portal you need to use the email that was used last year and matches what we have in Ascender Student Information System.

Need to Knows About Schedule Pick-Up What do you do FIRST? 1. Complete the online registration process starting July 23, and upload any requested documents - this MUST be completed before any schedule will be given to a student 2. Items needing to uploaded: a. Proof of Residency - water bill, electric bill, rental agreement, or contract on a house b. Photo ID of the person registering the student - can be uploaded while completing online registration. We can make a copy of this if unable to upload. 3. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION!!! 4. Make certain that your student is up to date on immunization requirements - ALL 7th Grade students have required vaccinations. Anyone new to the district must provide a complete immunization record. If your student has medical concerns, please begin the paperwork process with your physician now so you can bring the necessary paperwork needed to have medications on campus. This is especially true for students who may have asthma, seizures, severe allergies, and diabetes. 5. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION!!!! 6. Student Drivers will need…. a. 24-25 Parking permit b. $20 for permit c. Copy of student’s driver’s license d. Copy of insurance that has your student’s name on it 7. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION!!!! 8. Student chromebook receipt…..must pay fee to pick up chromebook a. $15.00 if you qualify for free lunch - there is a $5.00 discount per student siblings. b. $25.00 if you qualify for reduced lunch - there is a $5.00 discount per student siblings. c. $30.00 if you pay the regular amount for lunch - there is a $5.00 discount per student siblings. *****Please complete the Free and Reduced Lunch form online to see what your student is eligible for. No schedule will be issued without ALL online registration components completed!!!!! No schedule will be changed the day of pick up!!! What DAY and TIME do you COME? ● Monday, July 29, 2024 -- 10:30 am - 3:30 pm - Incoming 12th, 11th, 10th, and 9th Grade ● Tuesday, July 30, 2024 --10:30 am - 3:30 pm - Incoming 8th and 7th Grade ● Anyone unable to come during designated time above may come on Wednesday, July 31 - 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm What ELSE??? ● Friday, August 2, 2024 @6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - 7th Grade ONLY Meet the Teacher and Walk your schedule; NO SCHEDULES GIVEN OUT THIS NIGHT ● Monday, August 5, 2024 @ 6:00-7:00 - 8th Grade - 12th Grade - Walk you schedule; NO SCHEDULES GIVEN OUT THIS NIGHT ● Counselor will have office hours for schedule change requests. There will be NO guarantee of schedule change before the first day of school. ● Chromebooks can also be picked up on the first day of school, and the first week of school, by the student. They would still need to bring their chromebook fees, cash or check will be accepted at the school, fees must be paid before receiving a chromebook. https://5il.co/w3ot

Free Meals for all Students in 2024-2025 please see link for all the details https://5il.co/2qvy9