Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Fall Festival Flyer Here is the link for the QR code: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tD4V2mQS1FYsR2nOpkMGVcW0evFPD9kmEKZFHdTCw-Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0ErxWa-mWU7Q9PXV4qsjLAiAeu-Q3Y7tyfoR9y7zwrC_-fgWN3vAiuOns_aem_Ab-gXZpl1mcGc7ZvxcAZvfPggOVsHIufOeRJ2OU7X7EsDzDUm6wpif7QXEUySY2l-es&edit_requested=true&mibextid=2JQ9oc

The Lemonade War by: Jaqueline Davies *One School, One Book - Chapters 4 & 5 Tonight! *The attached letter is also being sent home with students for the The Lemonade War – Vocabulary Parade on October 26th!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 5th *Last Day for ONLINE Big Kahuna Orders (thank you for supporting our fundraiser!) *The Lemonade War – Chapters 4 & 5 Friday, 6th *Intervention Support Days – No School for Students and Staff *National School Coach Day – A special SHOUT out to Coach Fossett and Coach Mounce! Thank you for your hard work, guidance, and shaping athletes into future leaders! Monday, 9th *This is not a holiday; all students and staff attend school today. *National School Lunch Week: The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every day. President JFK created this week in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom! We appreciate our amazing cafeteria staff Ms, Martinez, Ms, Clingan, Ms. Maloney, Ms. Solis and Ms. Varner! *The Lemonade War – Chapter 6 Tuesday, 10th *PTO meeting at 4:45pm in the Stafford Cafeteria – A few great reasons to attend; connect with other parents, hear about important news and upcoming events. Volunteer your time, at school or at home, to make a difference in their school. You do not need to be a member to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! *The Lemonade War – Chapter 7 Wednesday, 11th *The Lemonade War – Chapter 8 Thursday, 12th *Headstart parent activity at 3pm in the Stafford cafeteria - painting pumpkins! *The Lemonade War – Chapter 9 Friday, 13th *No School for Students and Staff - Intervention Support Days Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QK0JwD5aWjbKLU0bDS88u8n5ySPPtEwJ/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=651ee2b4 Go Stafford!

Stafford Big Kahuna Fundraiser Announcement: September 28th – order forms and money due October 4th – Late orders, if you have not turned yours in, this is the final day order forms and money will be able to be accepted. October 5th - ONLINE orders end October 17th – Monster Party Limo Experience (groups and times tba) To qualify - a student sold 15 items. To qualify for the family plan - sold 20 items, are siblings that attend Stafford and orders are placed on 1 order form with siblings listed on top of the form. October 26th – Product delivery day. Big Kahuna will notify parents that have larger orders using the phone number that was written on the order form. Items will be in the Stafford Gym from 11-4pm. Smaller items will be sent home with students. Bonus prizes are also delivered today. Any questions regarding your orders please contact Doug Procter at doug@bigkahunafun.com A huge thank you to everyone for supporting this fundraiser for the students at Stafford Elementary!

Attendance Matters The school day, from start to finish, is vital for the proper educational development and learning for every student. School Hours Italy JH/HS 7:35-4:05 Stafford Elementary 7:45-4:15 Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences are counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, attendance/learning recovery will be required. Promotion/Course Credit Students risk promotion to the next grade or loss of course credit, even if they are passed, if they have not been in school 90% of the days. Parent Portal Log into your parent portal to see your student’s attendance, grades, and test scores. More Information on Attendance Refer to the Student Handbook at 23-24 Italy Student Handbook

Italy ISD Cafeteria Announcement: If you have already filled out the free and reduced application for this school year or received a letter saying you do not need to fill one out, please disregard this message. The extension period from last school year has expired for free and reduced breakfast and lunch. If you received benefits last year and have not filled out the application this year, your student will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting today, Monday, October 2nd until the application is turned in and approved, select this link to submit application https://www.myschoolapps.com/ For more helpful information regarding the cafeteria please go to https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services Thank you!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 28th *Cub Scouts parent meeting at the pavilion downtown Italy at 7pm *One School, One Book is Back! Books are sent home with the oldest grade level student. A parent note and bookmark are included with our reading schedule. *State Fair student tickets were sent home this week. *Report cards for 2nd-6th grades are available on the parent portal and paper copies were sent home with your student. Friday, 29th *No School for Students or Staff *Homecoming parade at 2pm, pep rally immediately after at pavilion downtown, kick off at 7pm Saturday, 30th *If you have not filled out the free and reduced cafeteria form and would like to continue these benefits. Please select this link and complete the application before school on Monday https://www.myschoolapps.com/ OCTOBER Dyslexia Awareness Month – A teacher educated about dyslexia can be the one person who saves a child and their family from years of frustration and anxiety. That teacher can play a pivotal role in changing the whole culture of a school. Thank you, Mrs. Janek, for your dedication to the students at Stafford! National Principal Month - These leaders, with their resolute vision and unwavering dedication, aren't merely running schools—they're molding futures, shaping communities, and paving pathways to success for every student. Thank you, Mr. Bray, for all you do! Monday, 2nd *National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you, Mr. Mayberry, Mr. Perez, Mr. Ross, Ms. Stanford, and Mr. Tovar. We appreciate you, keep up the great work! Thursday, 5th *Last day for ONLINE Big Kahuna orders Friday, 6th *No School for Students and Staff *National School Coach Day – A special shout out to Coach Fossett and Coach Mounce! Thank you for your hard work, guidance and shaping athletes into future leaders. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pna0mWi15GuietKKJarZoNmlt2BnS6l/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=65159c3f Go Stafford!

ITALY HOMECOMING ALUMNI RECOGNITION

Italy ISD Cafeteria Announcement: If you have already filled out the free and reduced application for this school year or received a letter saying you do not need to fill one out, please disregard this message. If you have not filled out the application and would like to continue these benefits, the form must be filled out before September 30, 2023. Each year parents have a 30-day grace period, this means that you have 30 operating days to fill out a new application form and the last day to submit one is September 30th. Every student without an application will automatically start paying full price for breakfast and lunch. Please select this link for the application https://www.myschoolapps.com/ For more helpful information regarding the cafeteria please go to https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services Thank you!

Stafford Announcement for Thursday, 28th *Last day for the Book Fair, families can shop with their students during the students’ lunch time, please bring your driver’s license. Closing today about 1:30pm *Big Kahuna Fundraiser Ends Today, all money and orders must be turned in today to Ms. Martinolich - Stafford Front Office. Online orders end on October 5th. Thank you for supporting our Book Fair and Fundraiser!!

Stafford - One School, One Book is Back!

Stafford Elementary Library Book Fair Announcement: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/staffordelementaryschool6 Monday, 25th through Thursday, 28th - Book Fair! Families can shop with their students during their students’ lunch time. Lunch Times PreK: 11-11:30 Kinder: 11:15-11:45 1st: 11:30-12 2nd: 12:45-1:15 3rd: 11:45-12:15 4th: 12:15-12:45 5th: 12:30-1 6th: 12-12:30 ECSE: 11:10-11:40 CBI: 11:30-12 Thank you for your support!

Stafford Parents: Texas State Fair Student Tickets are being sent home with your student this week. Thank you!

Stafford Elementary STAAR Announcement: This summer STAAR scores were released for 3rd-6th grade students. Each child has a unique STAAR code. If you are not aware of your child's unique code, they are now available at the front office. Please reach out to Mrs. Baggerly if you would like to see a detailed report of your child's STAAR scores online and have been unable to do so up until this point. She will provide you with the unique code and access information in order to do so. You can also access STAAR scores by logging into your Ascender Parent Portal then clicking the “Texas Assessment” button. It will take you straight to their scores. www.texasassessment.gov Lisa Minton AP/Student Support God Bless and Go Tigers!

RETAKE Fall and Yearbook Picture Day for Stafford Elementary: If you were absent on August 30th, started school after this date, or did not like your picture, on Monday, October 16th Life Touch will be here to take pictures. To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVT2S77HR Paper order forms 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. Thank you!

Stafford Elementary Library Book Fair Announcement: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/staffordelementaryschool6 Monday, 25th through Thursday, 28th - Book Fair! Tuesday, 26th – Book Fair Family Night 4:15pm-6pm Families can shop with their students during their students’ lunch time. Lunch Times PreK: 11-11:30 Kinder: 11:15-11:45 1st: 11:30-12 2nd: 12:45-1:15 3rd: 11:45-12:15 4th: 12:15-12:45 5th: 12:30-1 6th: 12-12:30 ECSE: 11:10-11:40 CBI: 11:30-12 Thank you for your support!

Italy Homecoming Week September 25-29, 2023 Schedule of Events Monday, September 25th Spirit Theme: ​​R-Rewind (decades) 4:30​​​JH Volleyball Game at Rio Vista Tuesday, September 26th Spirit Theme: ​​O-Out of This World - Tailgate TuesdayDRAFT 5:00 PM​​JV/Varsity Volleyball game @ Penelope 6:30 - 8:30 PM​Italy GladiatorTailgate Party ​​​​*Come out to the HS football stadium parking lot. Bring your families, friends, grills, canopies, chairs, music and favorite backyard BBQ games (Cornhole, ladder ball, etc). Fun for the whole family. PLEASE NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED. This is a school function.​ ​8:00 PM​​Italy Gladiator Band performance at the stadium Wednesday, September 27th Spirit Theme: ​​W-Western Wear Thursday, September 28th Spirit Theme: ​​Die Hard Gladiator - Gold Out 5:00/6:00 PM​​JH/JV Football at Rio Vista 7:30-11:30 PM​​Homecoming Dance in the IHS Old Gym (Grades 9-12 only) Friday, September 29th​No School Spirit Theme: ​​Y-Yell It Loud & Proud - Gold Out 1:30 PM ​Homecoming Parade Line-up *Meet in the parking lot of the Italy Gladiator Stadium. The parade will exit on the new drive entry and head up College Street toward downtown. 2:00 PM ​​Homecoming Parade 3:00 PM ​​Homecoming Pep Rally at the Italy Pavilion downtown 4:30-6:30 PM​​Athletic Booster Club Spaghetti Dinner @ IHS Cafetorium 6:30 PM​​Rio Vista High School Band performance 6:45 PM​​Alumni Recognition for Classes ending in a “3” ​​​​*Class members being recognized need to meet on the north end of the track by the concession stand by 6:40 PM. 7:00 PM​​Football Game Kick-Off versus Rio Vista Halftime​​Italy Gladiator Band Performance Homecoming Coronation

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 22nd *23-24 Italy FFA 3rd-12th Grades $25 Membership Drive Ends Today *Staff Development - No School for Students Monday, 25th *Homecoming Spirit Dress Up Day - Rewind – Decades! *Beginning of 2nd Six Weeks *Book Fair - families can shop with their students during the students’ lunch time, please bring your driver’s license https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/staffordelementaryschool6 Tuesday, 26th *Homecoming Spirit Dress Up Day - Out of this World – Tailgate Tuesday, Wear Your Favorite Jersey! *Book Fair - families can shop with their students during the students’ lunch time, please bring your driver’s license. *Book Fair - Family Night from 4:15pm-6pm *Human Resources Appreciation Day – Today we would like to recognize and honor Mrs. Dearing, for her important contributions to human resources. She works hard every day to make sure our school staff has a great work environment. Thank you for positively impacting the lives of all the staff at Italy ISD! *Tailgate Tuesday, Italy Gladiator Stadium parking lot from 6:30-8:30pm, Bring your family, friends, grills, canopies, chairs, music, and favorite backyard BBQ games (cornhole, ladder ball, etc.) Fun for the entire family. This is a school function, no alcohol allowed. Wednesday, 27th *Homecoming Spirit Dress Up Day - Western Wear! *Wholehearted See You at the Pole! Global Day for Student Prayer 7:15am at Stafford Flagpole in front of the school, this is a community event and is not organized by Italy ISD. *Book Fair families can shop with their students during the students’ lunch time, please bring your driver’s license. *Cub Scouts Presentation for Kinder-5th Grades during student’s lunch time *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal Thursday, 28th *Homecoming Spirit Dress Up Day - Die Hard Gladiator – Gold Out! *Last day for the Book Fair, families can shop with their students during the students’ lunch time, please bring your driver’s license. *Big Kahuna Fundraiser Ends Today, all money and orders must be turned in today. Online orders end on October 5th. *Cub Scouts Parent meeting at the pavilion downtown Italy at 7pm Friday, 29th *No School for Students or Staff *Parade starts at 2pm, pep rally immediately after at the pavilion downtown, kick off at 7pm Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xAg2fXx3YdY85IvuDwt6JJFRZlrEGLI7/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=650c887a Go Stafford!

Italy ISD Cafeteria Announcement: If you have already filled out the free and reduced application for this school year or received a letter saying you do not need to fill one out, please disregard this message. If you have not filled out the application and would like to continue these benefits, the form must be filled out before September 30, 2023. Each year parents have a 30-day grace period, this means that you have 30 operating days to fill out a new application form and the last day to submit one is September 30th. Every student without an application will automatically start paying full price for breakfast and lunch. Please select this link for the application https://www.myschoolapps.com/ For more helpful information regarding the cafeteria please go to https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services Thank you!

2022-2023 Italy ISD Yearbooks have arrived, and they look amazing!  Prek-12th grades all in one book!  If you would like to purchase one there are extras at both campuses.  They are $55 please bring exact cash or checks made payable to Italy ISD.  Thank you!