SCIENCE TEACHER!
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
Stafford Reminder:
We are all set for the Big Kahuna Delivery Wednesday, October 21st from 11:00am-4:00pm.
Big Kahuna will be sending out reminder texts to parents about delivery times. Smaller orders (5 items or less) will be taken to classrooms for students to take home.
Thank you very much for supporting our fundraiser!
We are all set for the Big Kahuna Delivery Wednesday, October 21st from 11:00am-4:00pm.
Big Kahuna will be sending out reminder texts to parents about delivery times. Smaller orders (5 items or less) will be taken to classrooms for students to take home.
Thank you very much for supporting our fundraiser!
CONFERENCE DAY!
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Monday, 19
*School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the high school
*Fairness is our virtue of the week. Fairness means “just and reasonable treatment for all”. Many people believe fair and equal are the same. Equal means giving everyone the exact same. Fairness is giving everyone what they need.
Tuesday, 20
*Italy High School Hispanic Heritage Month Presentation at Stafford
Wednesday, 21
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser Delivery Day! They will send a message to parents to the number provided on order form when items are ready for pick up. Smaller orders will be given to students to take home.
*Unity Day - Wear Orange!
Thursday, 22
*School Spirit Dress Up Day – Cats Go Back – Decades Day!
Saturday, 24
*Italy FFA Trunk or Treat 5-7pm at High School Parking Lot (set up 4-5pm)
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Please have your students here by 7:40am so they are in their classroom 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 starting on Monday, August 24th 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.
*Cafeteria Snacks are for sale for 2nd-6th grade students
*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.
Monday, 19
*School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the high school
*Fairness is our virtue of the week. Fairness means “just and reasonable treatment for all”. Many people believe fair and equal are the same. Equal means giving everyone the exact same. Fairness is giving everyone what they need.
Tuesday, 20
*Italy High School Hispanic Heritage Month Presentation at Stafford
Wednesday, 21
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser Delivery Day! They will send a message to parents to the number provided on order form when items are ready for pick up. Smaller orders will be given to students to take home.
*Unity Day - Wear Orange!
Thursday, 22
*School Spirit Dress Up Day – Cats Go Back – Decades Day!
Saturday, 24
*Italy FFA Trunk or Treat 5-7pm at High School Parking Lot (set up 4-5pm)
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Please have your students here by 7:40am so they are in their classroom 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 starting on Monday, August 24th 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.
*Cafeteria Snacks are for sale for 2nd-6th grade students
*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.
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Monday, 12
*PTO meeting 5pm in the cafeteria
*Enthusiasm is our virtue of the week. Enthusiasm means a strong feeling of excitement or energetic interest in a particular activity or subject. Enthusiasm could also mean eagerness or having a strong passion or desire for something. What subject do you have enthusiasm for?
Tuesday, 13
*Fall/Yearbook Pictures retakes - or if you were absent or started after 8/27
*2nd Six Weeks Progress Reports Posted in Parent Portal
Thursday, 15
*School Spirit Dress Up Day – Pink is Our Power – Pink Out!
*Pep Rally at the Dome 3rd-6th grades will ride the bus to and from school
*Italy Fire Truck Presentation
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wlbu2ZesUXQrC-7fzFIXFyNppVhDVrzt/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6ac7f210
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Please have your students here by 7:40am so they are in their classroom 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 starting on Monday, August 24th 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.
Monday, 12
*PTO meeting 5pm in the cafeteria
*Enthusiasm is our virtue of the week. Enthusiasm means a strong feeling of excitement or energetic interest in a particular activity or subject. Enthusiasm could also mean eagerness or having a strong passion or desire for something. What subject do you have enthusiasm for?
Tuesday, 13
*Fall/Yearbook Pictures retakes - or if you were absent or started after 8/27
*2nd Six Weeks Progress Reports Posted in Parent Portal
Thursday, 15
*School Spirit Dress Up Day – Pink is Our Power – Pink Out!
*Pep Rally at the Dome 3rd-6th grades will ride the bus to and from school
*Italy Fire Truck Presentation
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wlbu2ZesUXQrC-7fzFIXFyNppVhDVrzt/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6ac7f210
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Please have your students here by 7:40am so they are in their classroom 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 starting on Monday, August 24th 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.
***** STAFFORD BIG KAHUNA FUNDRAISER - LAST CALL *****
**Online Sales Ends Tonight!
**Also today is the last day to turn in order forms, cash and/or checks payable to Big Kahuna Fundraising
**Online Sales Ends Tonight!
**Also today is the last day to turn in order forms, cash and/or checks payable to Big Kahuna Fundraising
Stafford PTO Trunk or Treat and Boo Grams!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0D4DAEA623A7FFC70-65841201-stafford?useFullSite=false
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0D4DAEA623A7FFC70-65841201-stafford?useFullSite=false
Stafford Red Ribbon Week
Stafford Story Book Pumpkin Project Information
Hi everyone! Italy FFA is hosting a community trunk or treat on Saturday, October 24th in the parking lot of the High School. We are hoping to provide a fun, inclusive event for the entire community! If you are interested in signing up to set up a booth/trunk, please make sure to fill out the form linked in the pdf below. I will attach the link at the bottom of this email as well.
If you have any little ones in your family, we'd love to see you guys! The FFA will have a trick or treating truck set up, as well as a booth next to it with some fun games for kids to hang out.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me!
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/CihQrpMPFkggxAwC8
Karlee Harton
Italy High School
Agricultural Science Teacher
kharton@italyisd.org
If you have any little ones in your family, we'd love to see you guys! The FFA will have a trick or treating truck set up, as well as a booth next to it with some fun games for kids to hang out.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me!
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/CihQrpMPFkggxAwC8
Karlee Harton
Italy High School
Agricultural Science Teacher
kharton@italyisd.org
Stafford Reminder:
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th - Big Kahuna Fundraiser Online Sales Ends! If you have not turned in your order forms and money this is the very last day to turn in. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!
Wednesday, October 21st - Big Kahuna Fundraiser Delivery Day 11-4pm in the gym. Parents will be notified by Big Kahuna when items are ready for pick up. Parents will enter the exit gate off of Harris Street, pull up to the gym door, and one of their staff members will take them their boxes. Smaller orders will be delivered by their staff members to the classrooms for the students to take home.
Game Truck Party Date: TBA
Message from Texas State Fair
Aligning with the Fair’s nonprofit mission to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement, the State Fair offers a generous amount of free student tickets and teacher admission vouchers to enjoy the Fair each year.
As a valued participant of our State Fair of Texas School Education Program, we wanted to make you aware of an important update regarding the validity of the student tickets distributed to your school.
Due to inclement weather at the beginning of this year's Fair, tickets distributed to students in pre-K through 8th grade within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park will now be valid any day of the Fair, including the final two weekends, through Sunday, October 18. Traditionally, these tickets have been valid only on weekdays; however, after listening to feedback from parents and educators, the Fair is making this year’s tickets valid on weekends as well.
In addition to free student admission for pre-K through 8th grade from participating school districts, the State Fair offers a discounted ticket opportunity for parents to receive $5 off admission – available online at BigTex.com/parents.
While there are no updates regarding the voucher teachers receive, as a friendly reminder, teachers must visit a designated admission sales window, provide a teacher voucher, and show their valid school-issued photo ID to receive a complimentary admission ticket to the Fair. These vouchers are limited to one per educator and will not be accepted unless a valid school-issued photo ID is also shown.
The Fair’s mission as a nonprofit organization is to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. Expanding access to students and families is one more way the Fair continues to invest in the people it serves. With only 13 days left, we hope students, teachers, and families will come out to enjoy the remainder of the 2026 State Fair of Texas, which runs through Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Aligning with the Fair’s nonprofit mission to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement, the State Fair offers a generous amount of free student tickets and teacher admission vouchers to enjoy the Fair each year.
As a valued participant of our State Fair of Texas School Education Program, we wanted to make you aware of an important update regarding the validity of the student tickets distributed to your school.
Due to inclement weather at the beginning of this year's Fair, tickets distributed to students in pre-K through 8th grade within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park will now be valid any day of the Fair, including the final two weekends, through Sunday, October 18. Traditionally, these tickets have been valid only on weekdays; however, after listening to feedback from parents and educators, the Fair is making this year’s tickets valid on weekends as well.
In addition to free student admission for pre-K through 8th grade from participating school districts, the State Fair offers a discounted ticket opportunity for parents to receive $5 off admission – available online at BigTex.com/parents.
While there are no updates regarding the voucher teachers receive, as a friendly reminder, teachers must visit a designated admission sales window, provide a teacher voucher, and show their valid school-issued photo ID to receive a complimentary admission ticket to the Fair. These vouchers are limited to one per educator and will not be accepted unless a valid school-issued photo ID is also shown.
The Fair’s mission as a nonprofit organization is to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. Expanding access to students and families is one more way the Fair continues to invest in the people it serves. With only 13 days left, we hope students, teachers, and families will come out to enjoy the remainder of the 2026 State Fair of Texas, which runs through Sunday, October 18, 2026.
10/7/26 National Walk and Roll to School Day - Encourages students and families to walk, bike, scooter, or roll to school to promote physical health, mental alertness, and traffic safety awareness.
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
*Student State Fair Tickets were sent home with students this week.
Monday, 5
*World Teachers’ Day! A day to honor educators worldwide and recognize their vital role in shaping education and society.
*Fire Prevention Week! Charge into Fire Safety – Safe Charging is a Superpower! This year is to focus on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Including smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, and other rechargeable devices. Remember to also have a working smoke alarm in every bedroom and outside each separate sleeping area.
*Empathy is our virtue of the week. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Try to imagine how someone else feels or thinks inside. Seeing another person’s point of view is empathy.
Tuesday, 6
*National Coaches and Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day – Coach Anderson, Coach Sims and Mrs. Mathers! A day to honor athletic and non-athletic mentors who build work ethics, teach life skills, and guide individuals. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
*2nd Grade Field Trip
Wednesday, 7
*National Walk and Roll to School Day - Encourages students and families to walk, bike, scooter, or roll to school to promote physical health, mental alertness, and traffic safety awareness.
Thursday, 8
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser Last Day for Online Sales - Thank you for your support!
Saturday, 10
*World Mental Health Day - Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change! Educate the public, challenge stigma, and advocate for better mental health policies and care worldwide.
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qx-5DxKuvjiPwW43k0tWwdfb6tfVjCEK/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=6abe77d8
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Please have your students here by 7:40am so they are in their classroom 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 starting on Monday, August 24th 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.
*Student State Fair Tickets were sent home with students this week.
Monday, 5
*World Teachers’ Day! A day to honor educators worldwide and recognize their vital role in shaping education and society.
*Fire Prevention Week! Charge into Fire Safety – Safe Charging is a Superpower! This year is to focus on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Including smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, and other rechargeable devices. Remember to also have a working smoke alarm in every bedroom and outside each separate sleeping area.
*Empathy is our virtue of the week. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Try to imagine how someone else feels or thinks inside. Seeing another person’s point of view is empathy.
Tuesday, 6
*National Coaches and Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day – Coach Anderson, Coach Sims and Mrs. Mathers! A day to honor athletic and non-athletic mentors who build work ethics, teach life skills, and guide individuals. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
*2nd Grade Field Trip
Wednesday, 7
*National Walk and Roll to School Day - Encourages students and families to walk, bike, scooter, or roll to school to promote physical health, mental alertness, and traffic safety awareness.
Thursday, 8
*Big Kahuna Fundraiser Last Day for Online Sales - Thank you for your support!
Saturday, 10
*World Mental Health Day - Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change! Educate the public, challenge stigma, and advocate for better mental health policies and care worldwide.
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qx-5DxKuvjiPwW43k0tWwdfb6tfVjCEK/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=6abe77d8
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Please have your students here by 7:40am so they are in their classroom 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 starting on Monday, August 24th 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.
October Menus
https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
Select Link, scroll down to see the links to go to the menus for each campus
https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
Select Link, scroll down to see the links to go to the menus for each campus
Stafford Reminders:
Wednesday, 30
*Last day to turn in Italy FFA membership form and payment to any AG teacher at the JHS/HS or Mrs. Penner at Stafford.
Thursday, 1
*Last Day for Big Kahuna Fundraiser. Order forms and payment due today. Exact cash or checks payable to Big Kahuna Fundraising. Please make sure the order form is filled out completely. Campaign ID 39864, student first and last name, grade, teacher and parent cell number. Online sales end 10/8. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!!!
Wednesday, 30
*Last day to turn in Italy FFA membership form and payment to any AG teacher at the JHS/HS or Mrs. Penner at Stafford.
Thursday, 1
*Last Day for Big Kahuna Fundraiser. Order forms and payment due today. Exact cash or checks payable to Big Kahuna Fundraising. Please make sure the order form is filled out completely. Campaign ID 39864, student first and last name, grade, teacher and parent cell number. Online sales end 10/8. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!!!
TRUNK OR TREAT FLIERS
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
**Fall Pictures – Within the next two weeks you will receive an email from JGlover@italyisd.org with your code to the email that was written on the order form. If you did not turn in an order form with payment and would like to purchase pictures, we have order forms in the front office. Or you can email lbaggerly@italyisd.org and we can send a form home with your student. If your student was not here on 8/27 or you would like retakes after viewing your pictures, retakes will be on 10/13. **
Friday, 18
*Staff Development – No School for Students
Monday, 21
*Beginning of 2nd Weeks
*International Day of Peace – is a global day observed annually to strengthen the ideals of peace.
*Our virtue of the week is Courtesy. Courtesy means to have polite speech and behavior towards others. For example, you smile and greet others when walking down the hall. Courtesy is also using our manners by saying please and thank you.
Wednesday, 23
*Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal
*See You at the Pole at 7:15am – a student-organized prayer gathering where young people pray for their school, friends, families and nation.
*Carter BloodCare Blood Drive – 9am-3pm at the High School the bus will be parked in front of the dome. Please email the nurse at cwood@italyisd.org to set up a certain time or walk ups are always welcomed! If you want to support a senior to help them earn their red cord for graduation, please let Nurse Wood know so she can keep track of who gets credit.
Thursday, 24
*School Spirit Dress Up Day – Put the Dogs to Sleep – Pajama Day!
*3rd-6th grade students will ride the bus to the Dome and back to Stafford to attend the Pep Rally.
Saturday, 26
*National PTO Appreciation Day – this day honors those that volunteer their time to run the school parent-teacher organizations that support students, teachers, and school events! Stafford has the best of the best!!! President Ms. DeLaHoya, VP Ms. Visuet, Secretary Ms. Conger and Treasurer Ms. Turrentine. This organization requires hard work and dedication and we appreciate all of you very much!!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oCfb_19F0TALfDkNSfweoWJbMwK1mbOs/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6aac2005
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Please have your students here by 7:40am so they are in their classroom 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 starting on Monday, August 24th 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!
**Fall Pictures – Within the next two weeks you will receive an email from JGlover@italyisd.org with your code to the email that was written on the order form. If you did not turn in an order form with payment and would like to purchase pictures, we have order forms in the front office. Or you can email lbaggerly@italyisd.org and we can send a form home with your student. If your student was not here on 8/27 or you would like retakes after viewing your pictures, retakes will be on 10/13. **
Friday, 18
*Staff Development – No School for Students
Monday, 21
*Beginning of 2nd Weeks
*International Day of Peace – is a global day observed annually to strengthen the ideals of peace.
*Our virtue of the week is Courtesy. Courtesy means to have polite speech and behavior towards others. For example, you smile and greet others when walking down the hall. Courtesy is also using our manners by saying please and thank you.
Wednesday, 23
*Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal
*See You at the Pole at 7:15am – a student-organized prayer gathering where young people pray for their school, friends, families and nation.
*Carter BloodCare Blood Drive – 9am-3pm at the High School the bus will be parked in front of the dome. Please email the nurse at cwood@italyisd.org to set up a certain time or walk ups are always welcomed! If you want to support a senior to help them earn their red cord for graduation, please let Nurse Wood know so she can keep track of who gets credit.
Thursday, 24
*School Spirit Dress Up Day – Put the Dogs to Sleep – Pajama Day!
*3rd-6th grade students will ride the bus to the Dome and back to Stafford to attend the Pep Rally.
Saturday, 26
*National PTO Appreciation Day – this day honors those that volunteer their time to run the school parent-teacher organizations that support students, teachers, and school events! Stafford has the best of the best!!! President Ms. DeLaHoya, VP Ms. Visuet, Secretary Ms. Conger and Treasurer Ms. Turrentine. This organization requires hard work and dedication and we appreciate all of you very much!!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oCfb_19F0TALfDkNSfweoWJbMwK1mbOs/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6aac2005
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Please have your students here by 7:40am so they are in their classroom 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 starting on Monday, August 24th 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 FFA Membership Drive runs until September 30th.
FFA Dues are $25 for the 2026-2027 school year which includes a member shirt.
Who can be an FFA member?
Any student in 3rd grade & 8 yrs old, through 12th grade.
You can pick up a membership form and turn in money to Mrs. Penner at Stafford or any AG teacher at the JHS/HS.
FFA Dues are $25 for the 2026-2027 school year which includes a member shirt.
Who can be an FFA member?
Any student in 3rd grade & 8 yrs old, through 12th grade.
You can pick up a membership form and turn in money to Mrs. Penner at Stafford or any AG teacher at the JHS/HS.
