Stafford Elementary School

May Menus https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services Free and Reduced Lunch Application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/ www.myschoolbucks.com - On this website you can check purchases, add money, and set up alerts for low balance. You can also add money to this site by sending cash or checks payable to Italy ISD directly to the cafeteria. The website will ask for their Student ID this is their lunch number, ask your student or contact the front office. Thank you!

Stafford Parents: *Summer School will be at Stafford from May 29-June 20, 2024 from 8 a.m - 12 p.m. Summer School will be filled up in this order: Students required to attend for grades and/or attendance, ESL students, 3rd-6th grade AIP requirements, parent request. *Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-9, 2024. Lets honor ALL teachers. *If you have a potential PreK student for the 2024/2025 school year, or know someone who does, please come by Stafford front office during the following time frames for more information: -Wednesday, May 1 anytime between 8 a.m.-12 p.m. -Thursday, May 2 anytime between 4:30 pm. - 6:00 p.m.

Stafford's Second Annual Career Day is just around the corner and we would love your help. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 20th from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm (updated new date and time). 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 to our kids if possible. We'd love mechanics, bakers, businessmen, farmers, 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 fill out the information below and let us know what and when you might be available. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnb6VRb7_laEP0aOcIkB2TeGTCd0zx6ghGbhc-OG08ZoM13w/viewform

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 30th - STAAR 3rd-6th Grades Math Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing on the date 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!

Please see Announcement Flier

Please see Announcement Flier

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 26th *No School for Students and Staff Saturday, 27th *Credit Recovery only for 1st & 2nd Grade Students Tuesday, 30th *STAAR 3rd-6th Grades Math – Closed Campus - no visitors or deliveries for all grades *PreK, PreK HeadStart Field Trip *Kinder Field Trip *1st Grade Field Trip *2nd Grade Field Trip Wednesday, 1st *School Principal Day - Principals Are…Patient. Reliable. Important. Nurturing. Caring. Intelligent. Phenomenal. Approachable. Leaders. Supportive. Thank you, Mr. Bray, for being an amazing principal! *PreK, PreK HeadStart, Kinder Round Up for 2024-2025 School Year, 8-12pm at Stafford, please go to www.italyisd.org select schools, select Stafford Elementary under calendar events to see more details on what to bring. Thursday, 2nd *Nutrition Staff Appreciation Day Happy School Lunch Hero Day – Ofelia Martinez, Kae Clingan, Caroline Maloney, Sandra Solis and Jill Varner! Thank you for nourishing the lives of our students by, not only, filling their tummies, but always greeting them with a smile! Thank you for all that you do! You are GREATLY appreciated! *Sock Hop Celebration Dance for 3rd-6th Grades during PE *PreK, PreK HeadStart, Kinder Round Up for 2024-2025 School Year 4:30-6pm at Stafford, please go to www.italyisd.org select schools, select Stafford Elementary under calendar events to see more details on what to bring. Friday, 3rd *No School for Students and Staff Monday, 6th – Thursday, 9th *Teacher Appreciation Week Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zsQyQIPPgpyN7zTsh1R-jipmmT1WxocP/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=662aa5cb Go Stafford!

EARLY RELEASE THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024

Attention all 6th grade parents, It’s that time of year to submit your 6th grade students pictures for the slide show. Please submit one current and one when they were younger to Mrs. Baggerly lbaggerly@italyisd.org or you can send the actual picture with your student or bring by the office, and we will scan them for you. Please include the first and last name of the student. The last date to submit pictures is Thursday, May 9th, thank you!

Booster Club Interest Meeting

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 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!

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