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
8 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Stafford Weekly Announcements:

Saturday, 11th
*Gold Medal Saturday Academy for Grades 3rd-6th from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!

Monday, 13th
*PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the cafeteria

Tuesday, 14th
*Fall/Yearbook Picture Retake Day - for students or staff that were absent or started after 8/27 or would like to retake their picture.

Thursday, 16th
*Axtell, Throw the Longhorns – Throwback! (Decades)
*National Boss Appreciation Day – Superintendent – Kistner! A huge thank you to our amazing superintendent for your support, guidance, leadership, and dedication to students, staff and the educational community. We appreciate your vision, and hard work in creating a positive learning environment and all you do for the entire district!

**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
October 11th and 25th
November 8th
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th

Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h9LcDO4kedk7WUaGR1FbryH1x-7FKYRb/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68e7cb52

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, etc.). 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.

Go Stafford!
3 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford Elementary Library Presents Lightbox Learning! There are many reasons to read, including improving mental health, boosting knowledge, strengthening cognitive functions, and finding entertainment. Even reading for just a few minutes a day can offer significant benefits!

https://learn.openlightbox.com/TASubscription/a2416fb6-1f90-4b54-bf63-9cc58b8bdf78/fa85a81d-7a4c-41d4-b847-99cfa75be120
4 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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City of Italy Event Reminder!

Italy’s National Night Out!
Tonight, Tuesday, October 7th
6pm-9pm at the Italy Pavilion

Come out and meet your local first responders – Police, Fire and EMS!

Plenty of games, prizes, rock painting, hopscotch, scavenger hunt and a corn hole tournament. Music, food and fun for all ages! We look forward to seeing everyone!
5 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Updated Stafford Dress Up Days - This is for Football Spirit Days and Red Ribbon Week!
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**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

October 11th and 25th
November 8th
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th
5 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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City of Italy Event Reminder!

Italy’s National Night Out!
Tonight, Tuesday, October 7th
6pm-9pm at the Italy Pavilion

Come out and meet your local first responders – Police, Fire and EMS!

Plenty of games, prizes, rock painting, hopscotch, scavenger hunt and a corn hole tournament. Music, food and fun for all ages! We look forward to seeing everyone!

5 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Italy’s National Night Out!
Tuesday, October 7th
7pm-9pm at the Italy Pavilion.

Come out and meet your local first responders – Police, Fire and EMS!
Plenty of games, prizes, rock painting, hopscotch, and a corn hole tournament. Music, food and fun for all ages! We look forward to seeing everyone!
10 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group! 3rd-6th Grades
10 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford Weekly Announcements:

Friday, 3rd
*Last day to purchase the 2025-2026 Italy ISD Yearbook for only $45! PreK-12th grades all in ONE book!

Monday, 6th
*National Coaches Appreciation Day – Garcia and Mathers! A huge thank you for being incredible instructional coaches and mentors! We greatly appreciate all you do!!

Tuesday, 7th
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser last day for Online sales.

Saturday, 11th
*Gold Medal Saturday Academy for Grades 3rd-6th from 8:30am-12:30pm – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!

**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
October 11th and 25th
November 8th
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th

Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19I1AiG6zN1LSVtCeXUX9QY-6X4gLjSr7/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68deb6b3

Stafford Reminders:
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). 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.

Go Stafford!
10 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Order your 2025-2026 Italy ISD yearbook today for the lowest price of $45! This special offer is only available until tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd. This yearbook includes Stafford Elementary, JHS and HS!

Personalize your yearbook now for $8 and get 4 FREE icons.

All orders must be placed online through the Jostens website.

Lock in your copy before the price goes up! Prices go up to $50 on October 4th!

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079390/Italy-High-School/2025-Yearbook/20240816141549197136/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_id=d08301cb-d199-42cd-ac10-abfaf196108b&utm_term=All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_N_LC3_NL_E2_20240418&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_content=520235

**Introducing an all-new way to contribute photos to the yearbook. See more of your student and their friends by sharing your photos with the yearbook staff. Select the link below
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/photoshare?srsltid=AfmBOor3PADp6nGC1hiig5cpkrImzATLWJF4PneEvbskS9Pb5iYTtuVk
Select upload photos
School Name is Italy High School (this includes Stafford Elementary and JHS)
Select Get Started
10 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Ned YoYo’s - Showing kindness, doing your best, and having an awesome mindset for learning!

Never give up!
Encourage others!
Do your best!

This Thursday, October 2nd - Last day to purchase Ned YoYo’s! Cash or checks made payable to Italy ISD.

Go Stafford!
13 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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13 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30th
Last day for Italy FFA Membership 3rd-12th Grades
13 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford Big Kahuna Fundraiser Reminders:

Tomorrow, Tuesday, 30th
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Ends – turn in order forms and cash or checks made payable to Big Kahuna Fundraising.

Tuesday, 7th
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Last Day for Online Sales

Thursday, 23rd
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Delivers – representatives will contact parents when packages are ready for pick up from the Staffor Gym. Smaller orders will be taken to student classrooms for them to take home.

Monday, 27th
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Limo Day

We greatly appreciate your support!!
13 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Weekly Announcements:

*1st Six Weeks Report Cards, sent home with students and are also available on Parent Portal.
*Student State Fair tickets, sent home with students.

Tuesday, 30th
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser Ends – turn in completed order forms and cash or checks payable to Big Kahuna Fundraising. Thank you for supporting Stafford!!
*Last day for Italy FFA Membership 3rd-12th Grades – turn in completed form and money.

Wednesday, 1st
*September Student of the Month Party!

Thursday, 2nd
*Rio Vista, Blind the Eagles – Neon!
*School Custodian Appreciation Day – Ross, Stanford, Tovar and Williams! We greatly appreciate your hard work and dedication!!
*Last day to purchase Ned YoYo's!!

Friday, 3rd
*Last day to purchase the 2025-2026 Italy ISD Yearbook for only $45! PreK-12th grades all in ONE book!

Tuesday, 7th
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser last day for Online sales.

**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
October 11th and 25th
November 8th
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th

Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ID1vHFqXsjpNGSmAvnjEVwXRAGTz-Z3p/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68d592f6

Stafford Reminders:
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). 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.

Go Stafford!
17 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford students and parents are invited to celebrate their students teachers or another staff member, this is located in the Cafeteria. Thank you!
18 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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School Name: Stafford Elementary School

Fall and Yearbook Picture Retakes: Tuesday, October 14th

Picture Day ID: EVTRWMNW7

RETAKE picture day is for any student or staff member who were absent or started after the original picture day on August 27th or if you would like to retake your picture.

To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTRWMNW7 Paper order forms are available at Stafford front office or please call and we can send one home with your student. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Thank you!
18 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Weekly Announcements:

Friday, 19th
*Cayuga, Time to Shine - Gold Out! Parade, Pep Rally, Game!
*Professional Development Day – No School for Students

Monday, 22nd
*Beginning of 2nd Six Weeks

Wednesday, 24th
*See You at the Pole 7:15am
*Blood Drive – In front of the old gym at the high school, 9am-3pm. We would appreciate any support we can get! Remember adult donations will be given to graduating seniors that may not be able to participate.
*Report cards posted in the parent portal.

Thursday, 25th
*1st Six Weeks Attendance Party
*Valley Mills, Hunt the Eagles – Camo!

Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1yBCcnxiuuaVCgAoilRW6UXMAXDxByA/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68cc4079

Stafford Reminders:
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). 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.

Go Stafford!
24 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist

Stafford PTO

Friday, September 19th

26 days ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
PTO