Stafford Elementary School

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

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 21st *No School for Students or Staff *World Down Syndrome Day – Rock Your Socks or Wear Blue and Yellow! Saturday, 22nd *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Monday, 24th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School Tuesday, 25th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! *Family Book Fair Night 4:30pm-6:30pm. Kona Ice will be here, proceeds will benefit Stafford library! *Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night. Teachers will be available in classrooms from 5pm-5:45pm Wednesday, 26th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! *Carter BloodCare Blood Drive! Last blood drive for the year at the high school from 9-3pm. If you are interested in signing up, please let me know. Each adult donation is used to help earn a red blood cord for graduating seniors as well. Kim Hopgood, RN khopgood@italyisd.org Thursday, 27th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 29th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 830-1230pm at Stafford 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. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BmWRA2TZYW401RKMpAMNSi6R8j1CmyC6/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67dc4e93 Go Stafford!

Stafford Families, As we hit the last stretch of the school year, rest/sleep and school attendance must be a priority. This is a helpful graphic from Baylor Scott and White on sleeping hours for your student.

Tuesday Night, March 25 at Stafford we have a Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night The Book Fair will be open 4:30-6:30 p.m., with Kona Ice available for purchase. Kona Ice purchases will benefit the library too! Teachers will be available in Classrooms from 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Kinder Graduation Pictures have been scheduled for Monday, April 7th. LifeTouch will provide the white gowns and cap with tassels for the pictures. Paper order forms will be sent home with students. To order online please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day id EVTJX8CDN. Thank you!

Thursday, 20th Spring Book Fair Begins!! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. Monday, 24th through Thursday, 27th Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. Tuesday Night, March 25 at Stafford we have a Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night The Book Fair will be open 4:30-6:30 p.m., with Kona Ice available for purchase. Teachers will be available in Classrooms from 5:00-5:45 p.m. Grandparents Lunch Week at Stafford! Tuesday, March 25th PreK 11:15am 2nd 12pm 3rd 12:45pm Wednesday, March 26th 6th 11am Kinder 11:45am 1st 12:30pm Thursday, March 27th ECSE & FLS 11am 5th 11:30am FLA 11:45am 4th 12:15pm 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.

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

Congratulations to our very own Jaslyn Acosta! Well done and we are proud of you! You represented Italy ISD phenomenally!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 7th *No School for Students or Staff Sunday, 9th *Daylight Savings Time – Spring Forward an Hour Monday, 10th through Friday, 14th *Spring Break – No School for Students or Staff Monday, 17th *PTO meeting at 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria Thursday, 20th *Spring Book Fair families can shop with their student during the students lunch time Friday, 21st *No School for Students or Staff *World Down Syndrome Day – Rock Your Socks or Wear Blue and Yellow! Saturday, 22nd *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F8J_So4Moh73bh7BZJEpwSVRkDvtZOFi/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67c9d4c0 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!

Parents just letting you know buses are running a little late because of the storm, but they are on their way.

Italy ISD Athletic Banquet Information:

Stafford Spring Book Fair

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff March Saturday, 1st * Learning Camp at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Sunday, 2nd *Read Across America Day – Dr. Seuss Birthday! – “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Dr. Seuss *Texas Independence Day Monday, 3rd *“Cat in the Hat” Wear your favorite hat to school! Tuesday, 4th *Step into the world of Seuss with your wackiest socks! Wednesday, 5th *Oh the Places, You’ll Go – Dress in your Hawaiian or tourist gear and let the fun begin! Thursday, 6th *4th Grade Field Trip Friday, 7th *No School for Students or Staff *Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Thank you to our wonderful maintenance staff Brad, Bobby, JD, Michael and Lynn. You always go above and beyond for Italy ISD. Thanks for being flexible with your schedule, your willingness to do so does not go unnoticed. You’re also always quick to answer the call when a situation arises. Your work and dedication are genuinely appreciated! Monday, 10th – Friday, 14th *Spring Break – No School for Students and Staff 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. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oNizcyqFFb_bf1FQqhrw67lYbxNoRiD3/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67c0b296 Go Stafford!

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

School Bus Appreciation Day! Thank you to our awesome amazing bus drivers: JD, Brad, Weston, Lynn, Bobby, Raelyn and their aides Kae, Jill, Cassi, Lauren, Nina and Rosa! And to everyone who drives when they are unable or to extracurricular events. You are sometimes the first smiling adult a child sees each morning and the last before they get home. You always brave the weather to get the students safely where they need to be, while being a shining example as you do it! We are extremely thankful for all of you!

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

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 21st *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 22nd *Learning Camp at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Monday, 24th *2025-2026 JHS/HS Italy ISD Cheer - mandatory parent meeting at 6pm at the High School cafeteria for 6th-11th graders. Tuesday, 25th *Reading Benchmark for 3rd-6th Grades Thursday, 27th *Math Benchmark for 3rd-6th Grades Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff March Saturday, 1st * Learning Camp at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Sunday, 2nd *Read Across America Day – Dr. Seuss Birthday! – “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Dr. Suess *Texas Independence Day 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. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a_KhO6FT_KmaQT47sSKgs8_10tUWfGG-/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67b78f9c Go Stafford!

Read Across America Week at Stafford! March 3rd-March 5th