Stafford Elementary School

One School, One Book!! Stafford Elementary’s 4th annual schoolwide novel study begins next week! Every family will receive one copy of the book on Monday. Please email Mrs. Jones at ejones@italyisd.org if you do not get one. Reading will begin on November 6th. An explanation letter and reading schedule will come with the book or you can find more information and family activities on our Padlet link. https://padlet.com/ejones388/charlotte-s-web-family-collaboration-board-e13cb613ms4mmubx We are so excited about this year's book, and we cannot wait to get started. It's going to be "terrific, terrific, terrific"! All families and students have access to our extended digital library through Lightbox Learning. Kids can read and interact with over 2,750 ebooks. To access the portal, use this link. https://tinyurl.com/italylightbox

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 31st *End of 2nd Six Weeks *Fall Festival - Renaissance Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Italy 4-6pm, Games, Candy, Fun! *City of Italy - 5-6pm Trunk or Treat on Main Street and stop by the SM Dunlap Library! Friday, 1st *Staff Development Day – No School for Students *Senior Night & Veteran Day Recognition – Italy vs. Itasca *Native American Heritage Month 11/1-11/30 Sunday, 3rd *Daylight Savings time ends fall back an hour Monday, 4th *Beginning of 3rd Six Weeks Wednesday, 6th *Big Kahuna Items Delivered - Parents will enter the gate off of Harris Street and pull up by the gym door 11-4pm. Big Kahuna will send reminder texts to parents. Orders that are 5 items or less will be delivered to classrooms for students to take home. Thank you to everyone for supporting our fundraiser!! *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal *One School - One Book Begins - Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White!! Thursday, 7th *Throw Back the Bulldogs – Throwback Thursday! School dress up days need to be school appropriate attire. Friday, 8th *No School for Students or Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QtoTeowc2OAzlgEtTqAN61_D921yP894/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67239fbd 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!

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

Stafford Reminder: No costumes or face paint at Stafford on Thursday 31st. We hope you have a safe and productive Halloween night in the community. Our Red Ribbon Week concludes tomorrow with Sporty/Athletics clothes . School appropriate attire.

Please see Veteran's Day Celebration Announcement

Please see Thanksgiving Announcement

Stafford Red Ribbon Week!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 25th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 26th *Fall Festival – Bridge Homes and Southern Star Builders from 12-7pm - Pumpkin painting, petting zoo, food trucks, bounce houses, photo booth, giveaways. Escovedo Drive in Italy *RED RIBBON WEEK! Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free! Monday, 28th *UP – “Explore healthy habits. Enjoy a long life.” Dress as explorers or older people. *Reach Council for Kinder-6th Grades during CAMP Tuesday, 29th *Inside Out - "Check your emotional health.” Wear your clothes inside out. Wednesday, 30th *Monster’s University – “Educate your mind.” College Day Attire. Thursday, 31st *Kung Fu Panda – “Defend yourself from unhealthy choices.” Sporty clothes or Self-defense attire. *End of 2nd Six Weeks *Halloween (No Halloween costumes or face paint at school, wear them at your evening activities) *Fall Festival - Renaissance Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Italy 4-6pm, Games, Candy, Fun! *City of Italy - 5-6pm Trunk or Treat on Main Street then stop by the SM Dunlap Library NOVEMBER Friday, 1st *Staff Development Day – No School for Students *Senior Night & Veteran Day Recognition – Italy vs. Itasca *Native American Heritage Month 11/1-11/30 Sunday, 3rd *Daylight Savings time ends, fall back an hour. Reminders: *School dress up days need to be school appropriate attire. *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. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ChMrHTs3HoUcHD5C9iE6_Jo4T84fpZp3/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=671a7ad7 Go Stafford!

Please see Veteran's Day Celebration Announcement

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 18th *No School for Students or Staff *Pink Out at the Game! Monday, 21st *National School Bus Safety Week 21st-25th is a public education program. The goal of the week is to raise awareness of the importance of school bus safety and to encourage safe practices. *Cubscouts parent meeting 6pm for Kinder-5th Grades in the Stafford cafeteria. Not affiliated with Italy ISD. Thursday, 24th *Put the Dogs to Sleep – Pajama Day! School dress up days need to be school appropriate attire. Friday, 25 *No School for Students or Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18_BU-j7GNHeSUZNwCZS3pNcAGXMKvuRD/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=671121d0 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!

Italy ISD Board Meeting for Monday October 21st has been cancelled, the next Meeting will be Novembe 18th. Thank you.

Stafford Elementary/Italy ISD had a great visit today with TEA Commissioner Mike Morath and some of his team. We appreciate his support of education in the state of Texas.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 11th *No School for Students or Staff Monday, 14th *Fall and Yearbook Retake Picture Day for students and staff that were absent or started after the original picture day on 8/28 or would like retakes. *National School Lunch Week - a celebration of the federal National School Lunch Program, which provides millions of children with a nutritious meal each school day. Tuesday, 15th *Pink Out Community Bingo, 5:30-7pm at Renaissance Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Italy. Contact Carrie Barnhill at 214-980-4040 with any questions. Not affiliated with Italy ISD. Wednesday, 16th *National Boss Day *Kinder and 1st Grade Field Trip Thursday, 17th *Saw ‘em Off – Western Wear! School dress up days need to be school appropriate attire *Cub Scouts presentation during lunch for Kinder-5th grades Friday, 18th *No School for Students or Staff *Pink Out at the Game! Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i2Mxcn9OCBKEcp-4boFxgNbSAlRM_1B1/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6705a00b 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!

Monday, October 14th – RETAKE Fall & Yearbook Picture Day at Stafford Elementary - For any student or staff member who were absent or started after the original picture day August 28th or if you wanted to retake your picture. To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVT9BTDN9 Paper order forms are available at Stafford or please call the office 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!

Please find attached information for family events coming up. Not affiliated with Italy ISD. *CubScouts is for Kinder-5th Grades *Twisted Willow Ranch, If the kids bring the flyer when arriving, they will receive $5.00 off of the admission price.

Italy ISD Reminder: Reminder that Italy ISD Schools are open next Monday for Columbus day, 10-14-2024. Here is the Approved Calendar for the current school year. https://5il.co/2he33

Stafford Red Ribbon Week! School Appropriate Attire

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 4th *No School for Students or Staff Sunday, 6th *National Coaches Day – Coach Fosset & Coach Mounce! It's a day to recognize and thank coaches for their guidance, inspiration, and hard work! Tuesday, 8th *PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Cafeteria Friday, 11th *No School for Students or Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P2Q07wmslX0qqDx9LRtnoPzFuN1uPUNa/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=66febae6 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!

**Updated Stafford 2024 Spirit Dress Up Themes and Days** School Appropriate Attire Thursday, 10/3 – There’s Going to Be Some Angry Birds Tonight – Dress as Your Favorite Inside Out Character! Thursday, 10/17 – Saw ‘em Off – Western Wear! Friday, 10/18 – Pink Out at the Game! Thursday, 10/24 – Put the Dogs to Sleep – Pajama Day! *RED RIBBON WEEK! Life is a Movie! Film Drug Free! Monday, 10/28 - UP – “Explore healthy habits. Enjoy a long life.” Dress as explorers or older people. Tuesday, 10/29 - Inside Out - "Check your emotional health.” Wear your clothes inside out. Wednesday, 10/30 - Monster’s University – “Educate your mind.” College Day Attire Thursday, 10/31 - Kung Fu Panda – “Defend yourself from unhealthy choices.” Sporty clothes/Self-defense attire Thursday, 11/7 – Throw Back the Bulldogs – Throwback Thursday!

Italy ISD is Hiring! Stafford Elementary has 3 open positions: *Cafeteria *PreK HeadStart Aide *Nurse To view more detailed information about the positions please go to www.italyisd.org, select Menu, select Employment Opportunities, select Classified/Paraprofessional Job Postings, then select the position. If you are interested, when you have the job description open select Login at the top or go to www.teacherjobnet.org We would love to have you be a part of our team! Go Stafford!