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
As most of you are aware, the city of Italy has been without water most of the day. At this time we do not know whether it will be repaired in time for school tomorrow. We will text you again by 6:00AM to let you know if school is able to be held or will have to be cancelled. Stay tuned. Thank you!
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
School Board Appreciation Month! This month is to recognize the unpaid, dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry
Monday, 12th
*Italy ISD Spring Safety Week – Throughout the week, administration will lead campuses through different safety drills. The safety of our students and staff is a top priority.
*PTO Meeting at 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria.
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GfnH6xm0sa9r9MGiKYFj5pChKHqIwz-j/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=696132e8
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
School Board Appreciation Month! This month is to recognize the unpaid, dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry
Monday, 12th
*Italy ISD Spring Safety Week – Throughout the week, administration will lead campuses through different safety drills. The safety of our students and staff is a top priority.
*PTO Meeting at 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria.
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GfnH6xm0sa9r9MGiKYFj5pChKHqIwz-j/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=696132e8
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Italy Floral Design students are selling candy bouquets again this year! Bouquets are $15 each and will contain 6 pieces of candy. Orders with payment are due to Ms. Harton by February 5th. Bouquets can be picked up on February 12th. If you need your bouquet delivered, please mark that on your order form. Email Ms. Harton if you have any questions!
Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Friday, December 19th through Sunday, January 4th
*Winter Break – No School for Students and Staff
*We hope you enjoy this time off with your family and friends. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
January is School Board Appreciation Month!!! This month is to recognize the unpaid, dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry.
Monday, 5th
*Staff Development – No School for Students
Tuesday, 6th
*Beginning of 4th Six Weeks
*Students return to school!
Wednesday, 7th
*3rd Six Weeks Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal
Friday, 9th
*All students and staff attend school.
*1st Semester Honor Roll and Attendance Party!
*SRO Appreciation Day! Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service to keep our communities safe. We honor you today and every day for putting your lives on the line to protect ours. An extra huge thank you to SRO Pollard and SRO Rumsey for keeping our students and staff safe!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N4bV-6aM5TDHJakNdgE6WogoLx0r-ubf/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=69445505
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Friday, December 19th through Sunday, January 4th
*Winter Break – No School for Students and Staff
*We hope you enjoy this time off with your family and friends. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
January is School Board Appreciation Month!!! This month is to recognize the unpaid, dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry.
Monday, 5th
*Staff Development – No School for Students
Tuesday, 6th
*Beginning of 4th Six Weeks
*Students return to school!
Wednesday, 7th
*3rd Six Weeks Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal
Friday, 9th
*All students and staff attend school.
*1st Semester Honor Roll and Attendance Party!
*SRO Appreciation Day! Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service to keep our communities safe. We honor you today and every day for putting your lives on the line to protect ours. An extra huge thank you to SRO Pollard and SRO Rumsey for keeping our students and staff safe!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N4bV-6aM5TDHJakNdgE6WogoLx0r-ubf/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=69445505
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
January Menus
https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Thursday, 11th
*3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades Music Performance at the High School Cafetorium starts at 5:30pm. Students need to arrive at 5pm. Remember to bring your music booklet.
Saturday, 13th
*Merry Christmas in downtown Italy from 10am-12pm. Parade featuring the IHS marching band, Christmas music, kids area with Santa (parents take pictures), writing letters to Santa, hot chocolate, and popcorn.
Monday, 15th
*Everybody Prance Now! Wear those reindeer ears!
*PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria.
Tuesday, 16th
*Merry & Bright! Be Christmas bright and sparkly! Be glittery, bright and neon!
Wednesday, 17th
*Ugly Sweaters! Time for those ugly sweaters!
*School Board Meeting 4:30pm at the high school.
Thursday, 18th
*Comfort and Joy! Comfy clothes time! Christmas is almost here!
*End of 3rd Six Weeks
Friday, December 19th through Sunday, January 4th
*Winter Break – No School for Students and Staff
January is School Board Appreciation Month! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry!!!
Monday, 5th
*Staff Development – No school for students
Tuesday, 6th
*Beginning of 4th Six Weeks
Wednesday, 7th
*3rd Six Weeks Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal
Friday, 9th
*All students and staff attend school.
*1st Semester Honor Roll and Attendance Party!
*SRO Appreciation Day – Pollard and Rumsey!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11p_VvaJLDJtkMVnwkiBvTzpEoONaPeWZ/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=693b30e7
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Thursday, 11th
*3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades Music Performance at the High School Cafetorium starts at 5:30pm. Students need to arrive at 5pm. Remember to bring your music booklet.
Saturday, 13th
*Merry Christmas in downtown Italy from 10am-12pm. Parade featuring the IHS marching band, Christmas music, kids area with Santa (parents take pictures), writing letters to Santa, hot chocolate, and popcorn.
Monday, 15th
*Everybody Prance Now! Wear those reindeer ears!
*PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria.
Tuesday, 16th
*Merry & Bright! Be Christmas bright and sparkly! Be glittery, bright and neon!
Wednesday, 17th
*Ugly Sweaters! Time for those ugly sweaters!
*School Board Meeting 4:30pm at the high school.
Thursday, 18th
*Comfort and Joy! Comfy clothes time! Christmas is almost here!
*End of 3rd Six Weeks
Friday, December 19th through Sunday, January 4th
*Winter Break – No School for Students and Staff
January is School Board Appreciation Month! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry!!!
Monday, 5th
*Staff Development – No school for students
Tuesday, 6th
*Beginning of 4th Six Weeks
Wednesday, 7th
*3rd Six Weeks Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal
Friday, 9th
*All students and staff attend school.
*1st Semester Honor Roll and Attendance Party!
*SRO Appreciation Day – Pollard and Rumsey!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11p_VvaJLDJtkMVnwkiBvTzpEoONaPeWZ/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=693b30e7
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Stafford PTO Santa Shop is now closed for the season, we sold out of everything! Thank you for supporting our fundraiser! A big thank you to the volunteers!!
*Tomorrow, Thursday, 12/11 we will still sell tootsie pop candy grams.
*Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher.
*Tomorrow, Thursday, 12/11 we will still sell tootsie pop candy grams.
*Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher.
Stafford PTO Santa Shop!
*Monday, 8th through Thursday, 11th
*During student's lunch times on the cafeteria stage.
*Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher.
Thank you for your support!
*Monday, 8th through Thursday, 11th
*During student's lunch times on the cafeteria stage.
*Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher.
Thank you for your support!
Stafford PTO meeting tonight Monday, 8th has been cancelled and moved to Monday, 15th at 5:15pm in the cafeteria.
President Kaitlin Leach
VP Eva DeLaHoya
Secretary Ashlyn Conger
Treasure Cassandra Enriquez
2nd Monday of each month at 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria
Facebook: Stafford Elementary PTO
Stafford Family:
Please join us! A few great reasons to attend: Connect with other parents. Hear about important news and upcoming events. Volunteer your time, at school or at home, to make a difference in our school community. You do not need to be a member to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like more information or to stay involved, please contact the PTO by emailing: staffordptopresident@gmail.com Thank you for your support!
President Kaitlin Leach
VP Eva DeLaHoya
Secretary Ashlyn Conger
Treasure Cassandra Enriquez
2nd Monday of each month at 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria
Facebook: Stafford Elementary PTO
Stafford Family:
Please join us! A few great reasons to attend: Connect with other parents. Hear about important news and upcoming events. Volunteer your time, at school or at home, to make a difference in our school community. You do not need to be a member to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like more information or to stay involved, please contact the PTO by emailing: staffordptopresident@gmail.com Thank you for your support!
Reminder: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades Christmas Concert
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Thursday, 4th
*Story Time with Santa - 5:30-7pm at S.M. Dunlap Library in Italy, help us decorate our Christmas tree and listen to Santa read a holiday tale. All ages welcome.
Sunday, 7th
*IMA (Italy Ministerial Alliance) Service and Tree Lighting 5pm at Central Baptist Church and afterwards walk to Cargill-Gallman Pavilion for the City’s Tree Lighting and hot cocoa!
Monday, 8th
*Fleece Navidad with toasty toes! Wear fleece and keep those toes Christmas Toasty. Hats & Christmas socks!
*67th Day of School!
*PTO Santa Shop - During students lunch time on the stage. Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher. Variety of items for sale ranging from $0.25 to $5
*PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the cafeteria
Tuesday, 9th
*Plaid or Polka Dots! Baby it’s cold outside…well maybe. Wear your plaid or polka dots!
* PTO Santa Shop - During students lunch time on the stage. Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher. Variety of items for sale ranging from $0.25 to $5
*UIL Writing Competition (at Stafford and JHS, not open to the public)
Wednesday, 10th
*Grinch Day! Don’t be a Grinch… it’s almost Christmas time!
* PTO Santa Shop - During students lunch time on the stage. Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher. Variety of items for sale ranging from $0.25 to $5
Thursday, 11th
*Holiday Cheer! Wear your favorite jersey and holiday hats, socks, accessories!
*PreK HeadStart Field Trip (Spraberry)
* PTO Santa Shop - During students lunch time on the stage. Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher. Variety of items for sale ranging from $0.25 to $5
*3rd-5th Grades Music Performance at the High School 5:30pm
Saturday, 13th
*Merry Christmas in Italy, 10am-12pm, Parade featuring the IHS marching band, Christmas music, kids area with Santa (parents take pictures), writing letters to Santa, hot chocolate, popcorn!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GjSegZ9xkpnKR-2T6DKQsNSoL79ux6uf/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=69320334
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Thursday, 4th
*Story Time with Santa - 5:30-7pm at S.M. Dunlap Library in Italy, help us decorate our Christmas tree and listen to Santa read a holiday tale. All ages welcome.
Sunday, 7th
*IMA (Italy Ministerial Alliance) Service and Tree Lighting 5pm at Central Baptist Church and afterwards walk to Cargill-Gallman Pavilion for the City’s Tree Lighting and hot cocoa!
Monday, 8th
*Fleece Navidad with toasty toes! Wear fleece and keep those toes Christmas Toasty. Hats & Christmas socks!
*67th Day of School!
*PTO Santa Shop - During students lunch time on the stage. Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher. Variety of items for sale ranging from $0.25 to $5
*PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the cafeteria
Tuesday, 9th
*Plaid or Polka Dots! Baby it’s cold outside…well maybe. Wear your plaid or polka dots!
* PTO Santa Shop - During students lunch time on the stage. Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher. Variety of items for sale ranging from $0.25 to $5
*UIL Writing Competition (at Stafford and JHS, not open to the public)
Wednesday, 10th
*Grinch Day! Don’t be a Grinch… it’s almost Christmas time!
* PTO Santa Shop - During students lunch time on the stage. Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher. Variety of items for sale ranging from $0.25 to $5
Thursday, 11th
*Holiday Cheer! Wear your favorite jersey and holiday hats, socks, accessories!
*PreK HeadStart Field Trip (Spraberry)
* PTO Santa Shop - During students lunch time on the stage. Cash and Cashapp $StaffordPTO, please put students first, last name and their teacher. Variety of items for sale ranging from $0.25 to $5
*3rd-5th Grades Music Performance at the High School 5:30pm
Saturday, 13th
*Merry Christmas in Italy, 10am-12pm, Parade featuring the IHS marching band, Christmas music, kids area with Santa (parents take pictures), writing letters to Santa, hot chocolate, popcorn!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GjSegZ9xkpnKR-2T6DKQsNSoL79ux6uf/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=69320334
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
City of Italy Events
Spinal Screening Information
Freshman Fundraiser Info
Stafford Christmas Dress Up Days
City of Italy Events!
Italy ISD outside phones lines are down at the moment we will let you know when they are back up, AT&T is having some issues and they are working on it.
