Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 19th *End of 3rd Six Weeks Friday, December 20th through Sunday, January 5th *Winter Break – No School for Students and Staff - We hope you enjoy this time off with family and friends! January 2025 *School Board Appreciation Month!! We are so grateful to our dedicated School Board members for their commitment and service! A huge heartfelt thank you to President - Allen Richards, Vice President - Dennis Perkins, Jr., Secretary - Ashton Russ, Cortney Janek, Tessa South, Parker Reeves, and Nichole Galvan for volunteering your time and efforts for the students and staff of Italy ISD! Monday, 6th *Staff Development Day – No School for Students Tuesday, 7th *Students Return to School! *Beginning of the 4th Six Weeks Wednesday, 8th *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal Thursday, 9th *Law Enforcement 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 Amos and SRO Rumsey for keeping our students and staff safe! *UIL Academic Spelling Competition Friday, 10th *Students and Staff Attend School Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16kdL-MpfG9PS4jwXr5eMuayGydqXFkZE/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=676466eb Go Stafford!

Stafford Reminder: Dear Families of 3rd-6th Parents, Performance will start at 5:30pm at the Italy High School Cafetorium, today, Monday, December 16th. The order will be 3rd, 4th, 5th, then 6th. The program should last around an hour. 3rd-5th grade please arrive at 5 pm. We will hold the students behind the stage until their performance time. Once they perform, they will exit the stage and sit with families. 6th grade please arrive at 5:30 pm. We will hold these students in the high school band room until their performance. Italy Gladiator Band Boosters will have refreshments available for purchase. (Popcorn, water, fruit punch)

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 13th *No School for Students or Staff *Pictures with Santa; Music, Refreshments! Bring the whole family for a special meet and greet event 11am-1pm. Renaissance Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 220 Davenport Saturday, 14th *Italy Festival and Lighted Parade 3pm-8pm – 108 Harpold - face painting, a petting zoo, food vendors, cotton candy, art's n crafts, write a letter to Santa and much more. Toys for Tots Drop Off. The band "The Classic Swing Band" is making a repeat performance this year, 4-6pm. The parade starts at 7pm. Monday, 16th *Ho! Ho! Ho! Wear Your Santa Gear! *Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School *3rd-6th Grades Christmas Concert 5:30pm at the High School Cafetorium. Italy Gladiator Band Boosters will have refreshments available for purchase. (Popcorn, water, fruit punch) Tuesday, 17th *Santa’s Reindeer! Wear your reindeer antlers, shirts, and red noses! Wednesday, 18th *Elfie-Selfie, Twin Day! Pair up with a friend and dress as an elf or wear red and green! Thursday, 19th *End of 3rd Six Weeks *Polar Express Day! Wear your pajamas! Friday, December 20th through Sunday, January 5th *Winter Break – No School for Students and Staff January 2025 *School Board Appreciation Month!! Monday, 6th *Staff Development Day – No School for Students Tuesday, 7th *Students Return to School! *Beginning of the 4th Six Weeks Friday, 10th *Students and Staff Attend School Video Link from Mr. Bray: Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13iAjqg7169Y7LqrQu1wkmYomeolrlJQ7/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=675b3df5 Go Stafford!

Dear Stafford Families, We have had GREAT support for our PTO Santa Shop and we will have one more day of sales on Thursday, December 12th during school lunches. We will NOT be able to stay open after-school today, Wednesday, December 11th. I apologize for the inconvenience. God bless and Go Stafford! J. Lance Bray, M.Ed. Stafford Elementary (Italy ISD) Principal

Stafford PTO Santa Shop and Candy Cane Grams! Monday, December 9th through Thursday, December 12th - During student’s lunch time on the cafeteria stage.

Please see link for flier for purchasing Athlete Banners for your student Athletes in different sports. https://5il.co/32pp1

UPDATED - City of Italy Events Saturday, 7 Carter BloodCare Blood Drive 11am-3pm – Bus located at 108 Harpold (will still be on 7th) Saturday, 14 - Moved Due to Weather Italy Festival and Lighted Parade 3-8pm – 108 Harpold - face painting, a petting zoo, food vendors, cotton candy, art's n crafts, "write a letter to Santa" and much more. Toys for Tots Drop Off. The band "The Classic Swing Band" is making a repeat performance this year, 4-6pm. The parade starts at 7pm.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 5th *Family Movie Night – Charlotte’s Web! Stafford 6-8pm. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a family event, no student drop offs. Free admission. Concessions for sale by PTO. We look forward to seeing everyone! Friday, 6th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 7 *Carter BloodCare Blood Drive 11am-3pm – Bus located at 108 Harpold Monday, 9th through Thursday, 12th *PTO Santa Shop and Candy Cane Grams on Cafeteria Stage – During students lunch time. Monday, 9th *Mad About Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel shirt or hoodie! Tuesday, 10th *Ugly Sweater Spectacular! Wear your ugliest, tackiest, over-the-top holiday sweater! *UIL Academic Writing Competition 6th at Stafford and 7th at JHS Wednesday, 11th *You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! Wear green or Grinch attire! Thursday, 12th *Deck the Halls! Wear Christmas accessories – jewelry, scarves, light up necklaces! *PreK and PreK Headstart field trip *Parents, Students and Community Members are invited to an information workshop that addresses online safety at 6pm at High School Cafetorium. Friday, 13th *No School for Students or Staff *Pictures with Santa; Music, Refreshments; Bring the whole family for a special meet and greet event 11-1pm. Renaissance Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 220 Davenport Saturday, 14th *Italy Festival and Lighted Parade 3-8pm – 108 Harpold - face painting, a petting zoo, food vendors, cotton candy, art's n crafts, "write a letter to Santa" and much more. Toys for Tots Drop Off. The band "The Classic Swing Band" is making a repeat performance this year, 4-6pm. The parade starts at 7pm. Reminders: *All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. *Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc. *School dress up days need to be school appropriate attire. Go Stafford!

For those students who are riding the Big Kahuna Fundraising Party Bus today.... UPDATED - due to the park being muddy and the boil water notice in Ennis. The students will ride the new Lego Bus that has tables so they can eat pizza on the party bus!!!

City of Italy Events - Parade and Festival moved to Saturday, December 14th because of the weather. Carter BloodCare is still on 7th

December Dress Up Days!

City of Italy Festival and Lighted Parade! Saturday, December 14th from 3-8pm - 108 Harpold - moved to 14th because of weather Face painting, a petting zoo, food vendors, cotton candy, art's n crafts, write a letter to Santa and much more. Toys for Tots Drop Off. The band "The Classic Swing Band" is making a repeat performance this year, 4-6pm. The parade starts at 7pm.

Stafford Family Movie Night - Thursday, December 5th!

Stafford PTO Santa Shop and Candy Cane Grams! Monday, December 9th through Thursday, December 12th - During student’s lunch time on the cafeteria stage.

Stafford Christmas Concert 3rd-6th Grades Monday, December 16, 2024 5:30pm at the High School Cafetorium 3rd-5th grade students need to arrive at the band hall at the high school by 5pm 6th grade students need to arrive at the band hall at the high school by 5:30pm

On December 12th at 6:00pm, we will be hosting a community event on youth internet trends and how to stay safe online at the IHS Cafeteria.

December Menus https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services

UPDATED - Movie Night Thursday, December 5th Family Movie Night – Charlotte’s Web! Stafford Elementary at 6-8pm. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a family event, no student drop offs. Free admission. Concessions for sale by PTO. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 22nd *No School for Students or Staff Monday, 25th - Friday, 29th *Thanksgiving Break - We are thankful to all our parents, staff, administration, school board and community for your support! We are thankful for each one of our students! We hope you enjoy this time off with family and friends! May this holiday bring new blessings and a renewed appreciation for the ones you already have! Happy Thanksgiving! Thursday, 5th *Big Kahuna Limo Bus Day *Family Movie Night – Charlotte’s Web! Stafford Elementary 6-8pm. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a family event; no student drop offs. Free admission. Concessions for sale by PTO. Enter through the gym door. We look forward to seeing everyone! Friday, 6th *No School for Students or Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DjHF3TcDAXmWjJgPR-gkFddxW9v7HyYk/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=673f4aa4 Reminders: *All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. *Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc. Go Stafford!

Pictures with Santa!