Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 19th *No School for Students and Staff Saturday, 20th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Grades Tuesday, 23rd *STAAR 5th Grade Science, closed campus, no visitors, or deliveries for all grades *PreK and PreK HeadStart Field Trip *Kinder Field Trip Thursday, 25th *Stafford's Rock the STAAR Eras Tour! The entire campus is invited to join the rock STAAR vibe with dress-up days related to each decade. Math Blitz – Rockin’ 50's Era Friday, 26th *No School for Students and Staff Saturday, 27th *8:30am-12:30pm Credit Recovery for Kinder-6th Grades Tuesday, 30th *STAAR 3rd-6th Grades Math, closed campus, no visitors, or deliveries for all grades *PreK and PreK HeadStart Field Trip *Kinder Field Trip *1st Grade Field Trip *2nd Grade Field Trip Mr. Bray Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D_Sxq4N-2CUTZ2lof5S9Iwf4nZDAINbp/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6621413d Go Stafford!

Stafford Elementary Reminder: Field day t-shirt order forms are due this Thursday, April 18th! Each student needs their own order form. Exact cash or checks made payable to Stafford Elementary PTO. Choosing the QR code, also needs a completed order form turned in, please mark paid with cash app. Field day is scheduled for May 16th (weather permitting) Thank you!

Spring Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Grades! Located at Stafford from 8:30am-12:30pm - April 20th

Italy Boys Basketball Camp

Stafford Reminder: We are excited about the growth of our students and continued learning opportunities for students to show off how much they have accomplished this year. Please be sure they have plenty of rest the night before testing, eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the test, and chrome books are fully charged. Tuesday, April 16th - STAAR 3rd-6th Grades Reading and Language Arts Tuesday, April 23rd - STAAR 5th Grade Science Tuesday, April 30th - STAAR 3rd-6th Grades Math Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing on the dates above. Please plan accordingly and send them with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing. We appreciate your support!

The 2024-2025 Italy ISD Calendar has been approved. https://5il.co/2he33

Spring Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Grades! Located at Stafford from 8:30am-12:30pm April 13th and 20th

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 12th *All students and staff attend school *Kinder Graduation Pictures *Ready, Set, Glow! It’s a Neon STAAR Pep Rally Party! Wear your bright neon colors! (all grades can dress up, pep rally is for 3rd-6th grades) *Report cards sent home this week and posted in parent portal Saturday, 13th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 8:30-12:30pm and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Grades Monday, 15th *Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School *National Volunteer Recognition Week! Ms. Leach, Coach Mounce, Ms. Enriquez, Mr. Horton, Ms. Wooldridge, and Ms. Salazar. Stafford Elementary benefits from the dedication and compassion of our parents and community volunteers! We appreciate you making Italy ISD a better place! A huge thank you to all our volunteers! Tuesday, 16th *STAAR 3rd-6th Reading and Language Arts – Closed campus, no visitors or deliveries for all grades *PreK, PreK Headstart, Kinder Field Trip *1st Grade Field Trip *2nd Grade Field Trip Thursday, 18th *PreK Headstart Field Trip *Stafford's Rock the STAAR Eras Tour! The entire campus is invited to join the rock STAAR vibe with dress-up days related to each decade. Science Blitz – Groovy 70's Era Friday, 19th *No School for Students and Staff Saturday, 20th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 8:30-12:30pm and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Grades Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11J5e8STo4pX3dsrepxLEcJew36h7avV7/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=661813dc Go Stafford!

Friday, April 12th, dress up day at Stafford is for all grades and Pep Rally is for 3rd-6th Grades

6th Grade Parents Save the Date: The 6th Grade Band Festival this year is on Friday, May 17th at PinStack in Plano, TX. This event is for ALL 6th graders in good standing, academically and behaviorally.  Permission slips with more information will go out first week of May.  Thank you!   Fredy R González, Director of Bands Italy ISD

Stafford Elementary PTO fundraiser: Field day t-shirt order forms were sent home with students this week. Each student needs their own order form. Exact cash or checks made payable to Stafford Elementary PTO. Choosing the QR code, also needs an order form turned in, please mark paid with cash app. Orders must be turned in by Thursday, April 18th. Field day is scheduled for May 16th (weather permitting) Thank you!

Italy FFA Banquet

Stafford campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing April 16th, 23rd, and 30th.  Please plan accordingly and send your student(s) with what they need, backpacks, lunches, water bottles, etc., there will not be any deliveries to students.  This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing.

Spring Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Grades! Located at Stafford from 8:30am-12:30pm April 13th and 20th

Kinder Graduation Picture Day! Friday, April 12th - Order online now at mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTGQGZPJ. Lifetouch will provide a cap, tassel, and gown for the pictures. If you do not order online, please send the completed order form, exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch on the 12th.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LIBRARY!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 4th *End of the 5th Six Weeks *Stafford Open House - Last Open House of the 2023/2024 school year! *Visit the teachers and classrooms 4:45-5:45pm - information will be provided on: Solar Eclipse April 8th, Extra practice at home, STAAR Prep and schedule, current student work, etc. *Book Fair family night will be open 4:30-6:00pm in the Stafford Library, cards and cash accepted. Thank you to everyone for supporting our Library! *Stafford PTO will be taking orders for our Field Day shirts. Field Day is scheduled for May 16th at the Italy High School Stadium (weather permitting). Friday, 5th *Staff Development Day - No School for Students Saturday, 6th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 8:30-12:30pm and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Monday, 8th *Beginning of 6th Six Weeks *Solar Eclipse Day – No School for Students and Staff – solar glasses were sent home with students on the 4th Tuesday, 9th *PTO meeting at 5:10pm in the cafeteria at Stafford Wednesday, 10th *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal Thursday, 11th *Stafford's Rock the STAAR Eras Tour! The entire campus is invited to join the rock STAAR vibe with dress-up days related to each decade. Reading Blitz - 80's Era Friday, 12th *All students and staff attend school. *Kinder Graduation Pictures – Lifetouch will provide tassel, cap and gown Saturday, 13th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 8:30-12:30pm and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12R-6_ZLiB8vQiXL7lxXCaO5eSxuahHft/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=660ecc93 Go Stafford!

Stafford's Rock the STAAR Eras Tour is coming soon! The entire campus is invited to join the rock STAAR vibe with dress-up days related to each decade. Thursday, April 11th - Reading Blitz-80's Era Thursday, April 18th - Science Blitz-70's Era Thursday, April 25th - Math Blitz-50's Era

Spring Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades and credit recovery for Kinder-6th Grades! Located at Stafford from 8:30am-12:30pm April 6th, 13th, and 20th

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