Stafford Elementary School

PreK and PreK Headstart Roundup First-time in school Kinder Roundup Wednesday, April 23rd 4:30pm-6pm Thursday, April 24th 8am-12pm To attend pre-k in the upcoming school year, students must be 4 years old or older on or before September 1 ; eligible kindergarten students must be 5 years or older on or before September 1. Required Documents for Registration 1.     Student’s Certified Birth Certificate 2.     Current Immunization Records 3.     Student’s Social Security Card 4.     Proof of Residency in the form of a current (within last 30 days) electric, gas, water bill or lease agreement. (No other documents will be accepted) 5.     Parent/Legal Guardian’s Government Issued Photo Identification. The ID address must match the address on the proof of residency. 6.     Proof of Income (PreK, PreK Headstart Only) Current paycheck stubs – at least 2 TANF/SNAP letter that indicates you receive benefits Child Support – Court ordered or other arrangements made (Divorce Decree will not be accepted as proof of child support) SSI Disability Proof of Benefits 2024 1040 Income Tax Return for Self Employed Students must meet one of the qualifying criteria in order to register for pre-kindergarten at no charge.  Qualifies for the Free/Reduced Lunch program Is a Limited English Speaker (An oral language proficiency test will be administered at a later date) Is homeless Is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the U.S. Is the child of a member of the armed forces of the U.S. who was injured or killed while serving on active duty  Is or has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing If they do not qualify we offer a tuition based pre-k at $400 a month.

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

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

Stafford PTO Field Day T-Shirt Order Form *Paper order forms sent home with students *Last day to turn in orders and money is Friday, April 11th. If paying by Cash or Check it is due by Thursday, April 10th. *Stafford Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th - more information will be sent out closer to the date.

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 29th *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford APRIL Wednesday, 2nd *Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to all our amazing paraprofessionals! They use their talents to help students discover their own. Dedicating their time and energy each day to the students in their care and doing it all while meeting the individual needs of many. Ms. Chagnon, Ms. Flurry, Ms. Price, Ms. Perkins, Ms. Weatherwax, Mr. Grant, Ms. Walker, Ms. Weimar, Ms. Rose, Ms. Enriquez, Ms. Vrba, Ms. Creighton, Mr. Escamilla, Coach Mounce, Ms. Allen, and Ms. Escamilla! *World Autism Awareness Day – Wear Blue to Shine a Light on Autism! Thursday, 3rd *End of 5th Six Weeks Friday, 4th *School Librarian Appreciation Day! Librarians connect people with books, communities, and countless resources every day. They deserve great appreciation. Thank you for all your hard work and extra time on the awesome book fairs! We literature-ly can't thank our amazing librarians Ms. Jones and Mr. McDaniel enough! *Staff Development Day – No School for Students Saturday, 5th *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eicPGz2yBVSZt5dFKha-pTPvODalD5m0/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67e56681 Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students. Go Stafford!

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

Last Two Learning Camps for 3rd-6th Grades Saturday, March 29th and April 5th from 8:30am-12:30pm **Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing on the dates below. Please plan accordingly and send your student 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. Tuesday, April 15th - STAAR Reading 3rd-6th Tuesday, April 22nd - STAAR Science 5th Tuesday, April 29th - STAAR Math 3rd-6th

Stafford Reminders: Tuesday, March 25th *Family Book Fair Night 4:30pm-6:30pm. Kona Ice will be here, proceeds will benefit the Stafford library! *Open House for all grades and STAAR Night - Teachers will be available in classrooms from 5pm-5:45pm.

Stafford's Third Annual Career Day is just around the corner, and we would love your help. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th from 12pm - 3:30pm. 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 for our kids if possible. We'd love mechanics, bakers, businessmen, farmers, first responders 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 select the link below to fill out the google form to let us know. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnb6VRb7_laEP0aOcIkB2TeGTCd0zx6ghGbhc-OG08ZoM13w/viewform?usp=sf_link

ITALY ISD JUNIOR & SENIOR PROM INFORMATION Italy High School Junior/Senior Prom Under the Stars Saturday April 12th Telico Gin, Ennis, TX 7-10 pm tickets $30

YEARBOOK SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS ARE NOW FOR SALE $130.00 Full Page $80.00 1/2 Page $40.00 1/4 Page $20.00 1/8 Page ORDER BY 03/31/2025 Dear Parent or Student, Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed below. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 03/31/2025 https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 21st *No School for Students or Staff *World Down Syndrome Day – Rock Your Socks or Wear Blue and Yellow! Saturday, 22nd *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Monday, 24th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School Tuesday, 25th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! *Family Book Fair Night 4:30pm-6:30pm. Kona Ice will be here, proceeds will benefit Stafford library! *Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night. Teachers will be available in classrooms from 5pm-5:45pm Wednesday, 26th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! *Carter BloodCare Blood Drive! Last blood drive for the year at the high school from 9-3pm. If you are interested in signing up, please let me know. Each adult donation is used to help earn a red blood cord for graduating seniors as well. Kim Hopgood, RN khopgood@italyisd.org Thursday, 27th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 29th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 830-1230pm at Stafford Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BmWRA2TZYW401RKMpAMNSi6R8j1CmyC6/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67dc4e93 Go Stafford!

Stafford Families, As we hit the last stretch of the school year, rest/sleep and school attendance must be a priority. This is a helpful graphic from Baylor Scott and White on sleeping hours for your student.

Tuesday Night, March 25 at Stafford we have a Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night The Book Fair will be open 4:30-6:30 p.m., with Kona Ice available for purchase. Kona Ice purchases will benefit the library too! Teachers will be available in Classrooms from 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Kinder Graduation Pictures have been scheduled for Monday, April 7th. LifeTouch will provide the white gowns and cap with tassels for the pictures. Paper order forms will be sent home with students. To order online please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day id EVTJX8CDN. Thank you!

Thursday, 20th Spring Book Fair Begins!! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. Monday, 24th through Thursday, 27th Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. Tuesday Night, March 25 at Stafford we have a Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night The Book Fair will be open 4:30-6:30 p.m., with Kona Ice available for purchase. Teachers will be available in Classrooms from 5:00-5:45 p.m. Grandparents Lunch Week at Stafford! Tuesday, March 25th PreK 11:15am 2nd 12pm 3rd 12:45pm Wednesday, March 26th 6th 11am Kinder 11:45am 1st 12:30pm Thursday, March 27th ECSE & FLS 11am 5th 11:30am FLA 11:45am 4th 12:15pm Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

Congratulations to our very own Jaslyn Acosta! Well done and we are proud of you! You represented Italy ISD phenomenally!