Italy High School

IHS Prom 2021 Tickets go on sale Monday, March 1 and will be available until Friday, March 19. Cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple. Tickets may be purchased in the front office. If your guest is not an Italy ISD student, you must get approval from admin. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Brown, Lbrown@italyisd.org or Ms. White, pwhite@italyisd.org. • Theme: The Roaring '20s • Venue: HILCO Civic & Event Center, Itasca, Texas • Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021 • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. • Ticket Price: $25 per person or $45 per couple • Tickets Sales: March 1 - 19 • Attire: formal gowns or cocktail dresses, and tuxedos or suits • Voting for the Court, King and Queen will be done online prior to the event. • More details and expectations will be sent as needed. Let's party like it's 1921!

Water has been refilled and should get all animals through Friday. Thanks to Larry Eubank, Mr. Glover, Mr. Rice, and Mr. White for all their help this week. We would also like to thank all parents that have helped with feeding and watering of Italy FFA animal projects. We would also like to send a shout to the City of Italy for all their support.

Ashlyn Panther 3rd Grade Italy Jr FFA 11th place in class Poland China San Angelo Stockshow

Our students were provided an awesome learning opportunity this week. Thank you to Mr. McDaniel for organizing this amazing event for our students. Italy High School Bookclub met with (via Zoom) award winning author, screenwriter, graphic novelist, and Texan Joe Lansdale. Mr. Landsdale discussed perspective, inspiration, and the character development that went into the creation of this particular novel, All The Earth Thrown To The Sky. Students asked questions and were given an insight, in regards to his upcoming projects. This book is available for checkout at the Italy ISD library.

ATTENTION PARENTS: NO EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY (2/11/21) Due to inclement weather, NO basketball games will be played.

Italy Jr High & High School, Picture retake day for Seniors, Underclassmen and Staff will be on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021. If you missed the first picture day or you did not like your original picture taken in the fall, now is your only chance to do retakes. If you plan on retaking photos you must contact Mr. Glover via email jglover@italyisd.org before Friday, February 12, 2021 to get on the list. Attached is the link to the forms on how to order pictures and an order form attachment. Thank You, Jeremiah J. Glover Yearbook Advisor http://italyisdtx.apptegy.us/o/ihs/browse/190806

Here is the Italy Baseball Schedule for Varsity, JV, and JH teams. https://5il.co/pdzw

Mr. Lawson is requesting the photo and description be added to our facebook page: Italy ISD Leading the Way. New addition to the library: Cooperative Project Stations Perfect for group projects or distant learning opportunities.

Dear Parent or Student, Yearbook recognition ads are a great way for parents, families and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. In addition, revenues from recognition ads help our school to create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions on the form below. Jostens is managing your school's yearbook ad sales so please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please take into account our school's ad content guidelines on the bottom of this form during the creation of your ad online. All ad orders must be placed online by 03/05/2021. For more details please see attachment. Any questions concerning the 2020-2021 High School & Jr. High School yearbook contact Mr. Glover at jglover@italyisd.org **The 2019-2020 Italy Yearbook will be released in the spring, please contact Mr. Byers at bbyers@italyisd.org for any questions concerning the 2019-2020 yearbook.**

IT’S NOT TOO LATE. BUT IT ALMOST IS. Make sure your student isn’t left yearbook-less! The $35 deadline is just around the corner. Order by Friday, January 29, 2021 to make sure your student is all set come yearbook day. Order the 2020-2021 Italy High School & Jr High School Yearbook Today! Make sure you get the book full of everything Italy High School & Jr. High School before it’s too late. This week is the last week to buy Italy High School & Jr High School yearbook for $35. Guarantee one for you by ordering by Friday, January 29, 2021. Any questions concerning the 2020-2021 yearbook contact Mr. Glover at jglover@italyisd.org **The 2019-2020 Italy Yearbook will be released in the spring, please contact Mr. Byers at bbyers@italyisd.org for any questions concerning the 2019-2020 yearbook.** https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079390/Italy-High-School/2021-Yearbook/20210111043948830131/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_content=YBK-Comp1-CTA-Button&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_B_LC3_NL_E1_20210118&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_term=All+Subscribers

Order the 2020-2021 Italy High School & Jr High School Yearbook Today! Make sure you get the book full of everything Italy High School & Jr. High School before it’s too late. This week is the last week to buy Italy High School & Jr High School yearbook for $35. Guarantee one for you by ordering by Friday, January 29, 2021. Any questions concerning the 2020-2021 yearbook contact Mr. Glover at jglover@italyisd.org **The 2019-2020 Italy Yearbook will be released in the spring, please contact Mr. Byers at bbyers@italyisd.org for any questions concerning the 2019-2020 yearbook.** https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079390/Italy-High-School/2021-Yearbook/20210111043948830131/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_content=YBK-Comp1-CTA-Button&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_B_LC3_NL_E1_20210118&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_term=All+Subscribers Win the Day, Go Gladiators! Jeremiah J. Glover Italy Yearbook Teacher Jglover@italyisd.org

Dear Italy High School Families, Italy ISO Health Services Kim Hopgood, RN Italy High School 972-483-741 I khopgood@italyisd.org Dodie Chambers. LVN Stafford Elementary School 972-483-6342 dchambers@italyisd.org In keeping with Italy ISD's practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families that an individual(s) who has been lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 was present on the Italy High School campus on January 11, 2021 for about 1 hour. Due to privacy requirements, we are not able to provide the name of this individual or any details that may identify him or her. The district is conducting a case investigation and will notify any individuals determined to be in close contact* with the COVID-positive individual. All students and staff that came in close contact will be directly notified. Those that were in close contact will follow the Italy guidelines and self-monitor for 14 days, unless otherwise required to quarantine. We will keep you apprised of additional updates. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you watch for symptoms of COVID-19, which include: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New Loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea If you or any member of the Italy family begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. If you have a lab-confirmed positive case of COVID-19, please notify our school by calling 972-483-7411. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sincerely, Jason Lawson Italy High School Principal

Alert! Italy ISD will have a 2 hour delay in the start time on Monday, January 11th. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal. Thank you.

Please complete the Form for the 4th6 weeks of school for virtual or in person instruction. Thank you. https://forms.gle/vi1iRiahqWCFwUyk7

All Extracurricular events will still continue as scheduled during the extended holiday break. Thank you.

Out of abundance of caution, Italy ISD will be extending its holiday break until Monday, January 11th. This is partly due to a rise in Covid-19 cases among our faculty and staff. Faculty, staff, and students will all return to school on the 11th at their regular times.

Dear Italy Families, Italy ISO Health Services Kim Hopgood, RN Italy High School 972-483-741 I khopgood@itafvisd.org Dodie Chambers. LVN Stafford Elementary School 972-483-6342 dchambers@italyisd.org In keeping with Italy ISD's practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families that an individual(s) who has been lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 was present on the Italy High School campus on December 17, 2020. Due to privacy requirements, we are not able to provide the name of this individual or any details that may identify him or her. The district is conducting a case investigation and will notify any individuals determined to be in close contact* with the COVID-positive individual. All students and staff that came in close contact will be directly notified. Those that were in close contact will follow the Italy guidelines and self-monitor for 14 days, unless otherwise required to quarantine. We will keep you apprised of additional updates. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you watch for symptoms of COVID-19, which include: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New Loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea If you or any member of the Italy family begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. If you have a lab-confirmed positive case of COVID-19, please notify our school by calling 972-483-7411. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sincerely, Jason Lawson Italy High School Principal *"Close contact" is defined as: (a) being directly exposed to infection secretions (e.g., being coughed on while not wearing a mask or face shield); or (b) being within six feet of a person is infected with COVID-19 for a cumulative duration of 15 minutes.

Dear Italy Families, Italy ISO Health Services Kim Hopgood, RN Italy High School 972-483-741 I khopgood@itafvisd.org Dodie Chambers. LVN Stafford Elementary School 972-483-6342 dchambers@italyisd.org In keeping with Italy ISD's practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families that an individual(s) who has been lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 was present on the Italy High School campus on December 9, 2020. Due to privacy requirements, we are not able to provide the name of this individual or any details that may identify him or her. The district is conducting a case investigation and will notify any individuals determined to be in close contact* with the COVID-positive individual. All students and staff that came in close contact will be directly notified. Those that were in close contact will follow the Italy guidelines and self-monitor for 14 days, unless otherwise required to quarantine. We will keep you apprised of additional updates. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you watch for symptoms of COVID-19, which include: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New Loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea If you or any member of the Italy family begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. If you have a lab-confirmed positive case of COVID-19, please notify our school by calling 972-483-7411. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sincerely, Jason Lawson Italy High School Principal *"Close contact" is defined as: (a) being directly exposed to infection secretions (e.g., being coughed on while not wearing a mask or face shield); or (b) being within six feet of a person is infected with COVID-19 for a cumulative duration of 15 minutes.

Dear Parents and Students of Italy ISD, Italy ISD has exempted all students from final exams for the 1st semester. No students will be required to take any final exams. Regular 6 weeks grades will be used to finish the 3 rd six weeks of the semester. Thank you. If you have any questions please call 972-483-7411.

A great big shout out to Texas Best Smokehouse BBQ in Italy Texas. They came through and donated food to an Italy family in need. We greatly appreciate your support and dedication to the family's of Italy. Thank you from Italy ISD!!