Stafford Elementary School

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

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Italy Independent School District 300 College Street Italy, Texas 76651 972-483-1815 Federal Grants Community Information and Input Opportunities Italy ISD will be participating in the following federal programs during the 2025-2026 school year: ● Title 1, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agency ● Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction ● Title III, Part A: English Language Acquisition ● Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment ● Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education ● Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-B Formula and Preschool) Teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, other school personnel, parents, community members and business representatives are invited to discuss and suggest 2025-2026 activities and provide input into the preparations of the application for funding. The goal is to coordinate and integrate these funding sources and programs into the educational system of Italy ISD. Input will also be received on the draft Title 1, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Policy and the School-Parent Compact. If you would like an opportunity to participate, please email Rachel Kistner at rkistner@italyisd.org to schedule a meeting time that is most convenient for you. Meetings will be scheduled during the following dates: ● June 9, 2025 ● June 11-12, 2025 ● June 16-18, 2025 ● June 30, 2025 ● July 2, 2025 Respectfully, Rachel L. Kistner Superintendent Posted: District website and Facebook 300 S. College, Italy TX, 76651 ● 972-483-1815 (office) ● 972-483-6152 (fax)

Stafford Weekly Announcements: If you are interested in summer school for your student that is currently in 1st-6th grades for 2024-2025 school year, please send Dr. Bray an email to lbray@italyisd.org. Summer School will be located at the High School for Stafford, JHS and HS students. Classes begin Wednesday, May 28, and end Thursday, June 19th. They will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., and lunch will be provided after classes. Classes are only on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We hope that everyone enjoys the summer break! The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, August 6th! For more information regarding the district calendar, events etc., please visit www.italyisd.org, select schools, then select Stafford or follow Italy ISD on Facebook. Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gBHUhbrSBv4DR4IdEWsZC8b831EDzMw6/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=682f7996 Go Stafford!

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Stafford Reminders: Wednesday, 21st *Student End of Year Awards - enter through the cafeteria door that faces Harris Street (every student receives an award). Kinder 1:30pm 5th 2:30pm 6th 3:15pm Thursday, 22nd *Student End of Year Awards - enter through the cafeteria door that faces Harris Street (every student receives an award). PreK and PreK HeadStart 8:15am FLS & FLA & ECSE 9am 1st 9:30am 2nd 10am 4th 10:30am 3rd 11:15am *Early Release for Stafford is 12:15pm *End of 6th Six Weeks and Last Day of 2024-2025 School Year!!!

Tuesday, May 20th, as part of Stafford Elementary's Career Day, a helicopter will be landing at the school and emergency vehicles will be on the property. They are not be there because of any emergency.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Monday, 19th *School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School *5th and 6th Grade Field Trip Tuesday, 20th *Career & Technical Education Day 12pm-3:30pm - 2nd-6th Grades come dressed as your future self and join us as we explore some of the different careers available for you! Parents are welcome to join 12pm-1pm as we kick off the event. Stafford Heroes, what’s in your future? *Kinder & 1st Grade Field Trip Wednesday, 21st *Student End of Year Awards Kinder 1:30pm 5th 2:30pm 6th 3:15pm Thursday, 22nd *Student End of Year Awards PreK and PreK HeadStart 8:15am FLS & FLA & ECSE 9am 1st 9:30am 2nd 10am 4th 10:30am 3rd 11:15am *Early Release for Stafford is 12:15pm *End of 6th Six Weeks and Last Day of 2024-2025 School Year!!! Friday, 23rd *Staff Development Day – No School for Students 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!

2025 Stafford Field Day!

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Stafford Field Day!!!! **Thursday, May 15th at the High School Football/Track field. Students will ride the bus to/from Stafford. **PreK-2nd grades estimated times 8:30am-11:30am. They will eat lunch at Stafford when they return. **3rd-6th grades estimated times 12:15pm-3:15pm – they will eat lunch at Stafford at 11am. What do students wear or bring? Shorts, tennis shoes, hats, water, sunscreen. Show school spirit by wearing your PTO field day t-shirt or any Stafford/Italy t-shirt. Shirt Colors: PreK and PreK Headstart – Red Kinder – Teal; 1st – Purple; 2nd – Pink; 3rd - Kelly Green; 4th – Daisy; 5th - Sky Blue; 6th - Black with Blue and White Design. If you ordered a t-shirt they were delivered to students yesterday. Can parents come too? Of course! If you plan on taking your student when you leave, you must sign them out with their teacher. All visitors must stop by Stafford Elementary with their driver’s license and receive a printed badge. Concessions for sale by PTO they will accept Cash and CashApp. We would LOVE to have some volunteers for the concession stands! Please reach out to Kaitlin Leach, Eva DeLaHoya, Ashlyn Conger or Cassandra Enriquez or you can send an email to StaffordPTOPresident@gmail.com

Stafford 1st Grade student drop off for their program tonight: Where: Stafford car drop off/pick up line (gym door) When: 5:30pm (students) Parents/Families once you dropped of your student please park up front and enter through cafeteria doors that face Harris street at 5:45pm. Thank You!!

2025 IYAA Football/Cheer Registration (Italy Youth Athletic Association) Registration Fee is $125.00. Payment due at fittings. Cash, Check, or Venmo will be accepted. Additional NEH forms, birth certificate, and photo required at practice to complete registration. Cheer registration will close June 23rd and will have fitting on June 25th. Football Registration will close on August 11th. Please follow for more information IYAA Sports on Facebook! https://form.jotform.com/251256535441151?fbclid=IwY2xjawKPgP5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHh1c3QjB-Vql6zM_FAajUvMCSJtBY0peNLZ90J6uQk3DK_tt9KUdi8r38Ezc_aem_oH5A7e59K8bHaBE4SokUMg

Italy ISD Student Health Advisory Council PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHAC MEETING: May 15, 2025 4:45 p.m. HS Old Cafeteria SHAC Meeting Agenda for May 15, 2025 1. Call to order 2. Explanation of Virtual Recording 3. Introduction of attendees 4. Approve 5/13/2024 meeting minutes 5. Future Meeting Dates: TBA 6. Hearing/Vision/Scoliosis/Acanthosis - Hopgood Report 7. Aim for Success - Hopgood Report 8. Drug Testing - Hopgood Report 9. Fitnessgram testing updates - PE Teachers Report 10. Public commentary

Stafford's Third Annual Career Day is just around the corner, and we would love your help. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th from 12pm - 3:30pm. We would love to open the world of potential future careers to our students. Can you help? We are looking for all types of jobs, services, and professions. We would love for presenters to come dressed in their "job attire", and even bring some hands-on experiences for our kids if possible. We'd love mechanics, bakers, businessmen, farmers, first responders etc. The sky is the limit! We want our Stafford students to understand that there is no holding them back when it comes to their future opportunities. There are all kinds of professions from which to choose. Please select the link below to fill out the google form to let us know. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnb6VRb7_laEP0aOcIkB2TeGTCd0zx6ghGbhc-OG08ZoM13w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Career Day May 20th

Stafford Field Day - Thursday, May 15th Field Day is this THURSDAY! Cases of water are greatly appreciated! With the temps continuing to increase it is very important that all field day participants are hydrated throughout the day! If possible could you donate or bring a case of water so each student could have a water bottle? We did this last year and it worked GREAT! You can drop off at Stafford front office or with the coaches. We greatly appreciate everything y'all do! Coach Fossett

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 9th *No School for Students or Staff Monday, 12th *PTO Field Day Shirts Delivered to Classrooms *PTO meeting 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria Tuesday, 13th *3rd Grade Field Trip Wednesday, 14th *5th Grade Field Trip *All Star Field Day - ECSE, FLA, FLS, CBI Thursday, 15th *Field Day! If you plan on taking your student when you leave, you must sign them out with their teacher. All visitors must stop by Stafford with their driver’s license and receive a printed badge. Friday, 16th *No School for Students or Staff Sunday, 18th *Speech Pathologist Day! Thank you, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Conger, for inspiring students daily, devoting your time and energy to helping students communicate! We appreciate all you do! Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WrLP3ampEvmocglUEOQdQ766ux5erOUt/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=681d035b 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!

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Stafford End of Year Student Awards – Parents, please enter through the cafeteria doors that face Harris Street. Every student receives an award! Wednesday, 21st Kinder 1:30pm 5th 2:30pm 6th 3:15pm Thursday, 22nd PreK and PreK Headstart 8:15am FLS & FLA & ECSE 9am 1st 9:30am 2nd 10am 4th 10:30am 3rd 11:15am Early Release for Stafford is 12:15pm