Stafford Elementary School

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

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 21st *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 22nd *Learning Camp at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Monday, 24th *2025-2026 JHS/HS Italy ISD Cheer - mandatory parent meeting at 6pm at the High School cafeteria for 6th-11th graders. Tuesday, 25th *Reading Benchmark for 3rd-6th Grades Thursday, 27th *Math Benchmark for 3rd-6th Grades Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff March Saturday, 1st * Learning Camp at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Sunday, 2nd *Read Across America Day – Dr. Seuss Birthday! – “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Dr. Suess *Texas Independence Day 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/1a_KhO6FT_KmaQT47sSKgs8_10tUWfGG-/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67b78f9c Go Stafford!

Read Across America Week at Stafford! March 3rd-March 5th

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

2025-2026 JHS/HS Italy ISD Cheerleaders!

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

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 14th *Staff Development Day – No School for Students Saturday, 15th *School Resource Officer Day – Amos and Rumsey! We appreciate all the work you do to bridge the gaps between law enforcement and youth and keeping schools safe!! Monday, 17th *Beginning of the 5th Six Weeks *School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School Tuesday, 18th *Italy FFA canned food drive ends. Unexpired and nonperishable food only, dropped off to Ms. Harton’s room at the JHS/HS or Mrs. Penner at Stafford. Student with the most donations will win a gift card. Donations will be dropped off to Manna House. For more information: kharton@italyisd.org Wednesday, 19th *100th Day of School – This marks a point in the year where students are more than half-way through the school year. It is a time to reflect on all the learning that has taken place so far. *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal Friday, 21st *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 22nd *Learning Camp at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm 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!

Stafford PTO Announcements: *The PTO meeting that was scheduled for today, Monday the 10th has been cancelled. *PTO Valentine Candy Grams are still on sale during PE this week Monday 10th - Wednesday, 12th - $1 for blow pop or air head; $2 for sour patch or fun dip. They will be delivered on the 13th. *Attached is a flyer for Stafford's Valentines Dance for Kinder-6th grades this Thursday the 13th during PE times. Concessions for sale by PTO. Dance is for students only.

FFA Canned Food Drive

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 7th *No School for Students or Staff *Daddy Daughter Dance sponsored by the High School Juniors for 3rd-6th grades in the Stafford Cafeteria from 7-9pm. Please pay at the door, cash or checks payable to Italy ISD. $10 per dad, $10 per daughter. If you have more than 1 daughter attending, each additional daughter will be $5. They will also have concessions for sale. The event is for students who are currently registered and attending Stafford. Saturday, 8th *Learning Camp at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th *PTO Valentine Candy Grams on sale during PE - $1 for blow pop or air head; $2 for sour patch or fun dip Monday, 10th *PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria Tuesday, 11th *Watch NBC 5 to see a Stafford teacher win an Excellent Educator award 11:30am-12pm! Thursday, 13th *Valentines dance (students only) during PE. Concessions for sale by PTO. *PTO Val-o-grams delivered *FFA candy grams delivered *End of the 4th Six Weeks Friday, 14th *Staff Development Day – No school for students Saturday, 15th *School Resource Officer Day – Amos & Rumsey! 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/1P1PDiPY07zcKBF_21qulaRtZnHnCLyly/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67a4e5e1 Go Stafford!

Don't miss Daddy Daughter Dance!

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

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

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 31st *No School for Students or Staff February Saturday, 1st *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30-12:30pm at Stafford Saturday, 1st through Friday, 28th *National African American History Month Monday, 3rd through Friday, 7th *National School Counseling Week! They serve as advocates, mentors, coaches, cheerleaders, and teachers. They are truly the glue that holds so many aspects of our schools together!! Thank you Ms. Barnes and Mrs. Gomez, we appreciate your hard work and dedication. Monday, 3rd – Thursday, 6th *PTO Valentine Candy Grams on sale during PE - $1 for blow pop or air head; $2 for sour patch or fun dip Friday, 7th *Daddy Daughter Dance sponsored by Junior Class for 3rd-6th grades in the Stafford Cafeteria from 7-9pm; please pay at the door with cash or checks payable to Italy ISD. $10 per dad, $10 per daughter. If you have more than 1 daughter attending each additional daughter will be $5. The event is for students who are currently registered and attending Stafford. Saturday, 8th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 830-1230pm at Stafford Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWECFfLscngyMml6LUY8OMuvA_zjFe4S/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=679bbc1a Go Stafford!

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

Please see the approved 2025-2026 School Calendar. https://5il.co/36lqi

Good afternoon, Today is the last day for any sales during our fundraiser for 5th grade music and 6th grade band. Please send all of the money/checks and the order forms tomorrow in the envelope that came with the order forms. We thank you for allowing the students to participate in this fundraiser. We could not have done this without you! If you have any questions please email me at kdaugherty@italyisd.org Kind Regards, Katie Daugherty Stafford Elementary Music Teacher Italy High School Assistant Band Director Italy High School Color Guard Director

Stafford PTO Valentines Candy Gram Sales!

Stafford Elementary School Spring Picture Day is on Thursday, January 30th – Individual and Class To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVT3WFW7D (Class) or EVT2WC7QV (individual) Paper order forms will be sent home with students and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373.

Level Up STAAR Saturdays at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades