Stafford Weekly Announcements:
We had a drill every day for our Fall Semester Safety Week! Students and staff have done a fantastic job! We are also grateful to our students, parents, and staff who help us with morning drop off and after school student pick up go so smoothly and safely. We are dedicated to keeping everyone safe and appreciate all who do as well.
Friday, 18th – No School for Students and Staff
Monday, 21st-24th – MAP Testing for 2nd-6th Grades – please make sure your students are getting a good night sleep and nutritious breakfast.
Monday, 21st – School Board Meeting located at the Italy High School Cafeteria at 5:30pm
Friday, 25th - No School for Students and Staff
Varsity Football Home Game – Italy Gladiators vs. Scurry-Rosser Wildcats at 7:30pm
Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wFRVdrNGXTnet0D-CQ5rPn2BgrlzqDhY/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=64de6a4f
Go Stafford!
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released a new
Family Portal on the Texas Assessment website in January 2023.
The Family Portal https://www.texasassessment.gov/ makes it easy for parents and guardians to access their child’s
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) results.
It also shows each test question and how the student responded,
as well as personalized resources to support learning at home.
When you go the the district website and log-in to the Parent Portal,
the Texas Assessments Link is on the lower left side
of the student summary page, which is the same location
that you have accessed before during registration
and also to review report cards and progress reports.
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Friday, 11th – All students and staff attend school.
Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KD_wQzEZHDBhUL6eEq34YGsCpyHvrk9K/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=64d54871
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more information.
Follow us on Facebook: Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO
GO STAFFORD!
Mr. Bray, Campus Principal
My School Bucks website was having some issues. There are a lot of districts that use this site and with all the schools starting it over loaded. Their IT team has been working on it and has let our cafeteria director know that it is now working. Thank you for your patience.
www.myschoolbucks.com - Check student purchases, add money, and set up alerts for low balance. You can also add money directly through the cafeteria, cash or checks made out to Italy ISD. Student id number, you can ask your student for their lunch number or contact the front office of Stafford.
The free and reduced lunch application must be filled out every school year in order to receive these benefits. https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Student Breakfast $2.25; Student Lunch $ 3.25
Students Reduce Breakfast $0.00; Students Reduced Lunch $ 0.40
Adult Breakfast $3.00; Adult Lunch $5.00
The Stafford Elementary Staff will be ready to greet their students on Thursday morning!
Stafford school hours are 7:45am-4:15pm, doors open at 7:20am and breakfast begins at 7:25am.
The car drop off is around the playground off Dilworth Street. Students will enter through the gym doors.
DO NOT drop your students off at the front door or from Harris Street.
Prek-Kinder students may have 2 people walk them to class on the first day of school only.
For PreK and Kinder parents only, tomorrow morning Wednesday, August 9th the 1st day of school! Two people may walk their Prek or Kinder student to class.
Welcome back! Please select this link for helpful links and information from our awesome Cafeteria Team! https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
STAFFORD ELEMENTARY REMINDERS:
Monday, August 7th – Meet the Teacher Night at Stafford Elementary 5pm-6pm. Please enter through the cafeteria door that faces Harris Street. Students must be registered to be on a class list. Please fill out the transportation form in your students' classroom for car rider, walker and bus rider.
Locations of Class Lists
PreK-Kinder – On the cafeteria tables
1st – 2nd Grades – On the library windows
3rd-6th Grades – Go toward 3rd-6th grade hall by turning left at the library, they will be on both sides of these glass windows.
Wednesday, August 9th – First Day of School! Stafford school hours are 7:45am-4:15pm, doors open at 7:20am and breakfast begins at 7:25am. The car drop off is around the playground off Dilworth Street. Students will enter through the gym doors. PreK & Kinder students may have 2 people walk them to class today only. A student is tardy at 7:45am please go to the front door and sign them in at the office.
Friday, August 11th – All students and staff attend school.
Please login to your parent portal. Complete the online registration process every school year for all New, Returning and Transfer students. Students must be registered to be on a class list. PreK students need proof of income, please stop by the front office at Stafford to fill out the qualification form. School supplies have been purchased for Prek-6th grades and will be in their classrooms. The only items your student needs are a backpack, water bottle (optional), nap blanket (Prek only). If you have already purchased supplies you can bring them on meet the teacher night, they will be used and appreciated!
The free and reduced lunch application must be filled out every school year in order to receive these benefits. https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Student Breakfast $2.25; Student Lunch $ 3.25
Students Reduce Breakfast $0.00; Students Reduced Lunch $ 0.40
Adult Breakfast $3.00; Adult Lunch $5.00
www.myschoolbucks.com - Check student purchases, add money, and set up alerts for low balance. You can also add money directly through the cafeteria, cash or checks made out to Italy ISD. Student id number, you can ask your student for their lunch number or contact the front office of Stafford.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more information.
Follow us on Facebook: Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO
GO STAFFORD!
Mr. Bray, Campus Principal
Stafford Weekly Announcements!!
**2023-2024 student registration began last week for Italy ISD!
**Friday, August 4th - Meet the Gladiators Night! Italy Gladiator Stadium 7:30pm
**Monday, August 7th – Meet the Teacher Night at Stafford Elementary 5pm-6pm
**Wednesday, August 9th – First Day of School!
**Friday, August 11th – All students and staff attend school.
Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MeLJX7JqKd64iZcdy1ne8U0zRQD5kW6A/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=64cd54d3
Friday, August 4th - Meet the Gladiators Night! Italy Gladiator Stadium at 7:30pm. Band, CAP, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football & Volleyball will be recognized. Popsicles & Ice Cream will be available for purchase from the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club. Show your Italy Pride! Join us for an evening of celebration and excitement! Hope to see you there!
Monday, August 7th – Meet the Teacher Night at Stafford Elementary 5pm-6pm (students need to be registered to be on a class list)
Wednesday, August 9th – First Day of School! Stafford school hours are 7:45am-4:15pm, doors open at 7:20am and breakfast begins at 7:25am. The car drop off is around the playground off Dilworth Street. Students will enter through the gym doors. Prek-Kinder students may have 2 people walk them to class today only.
Friday, August 11th – All students and staff attend school.
Please login to your parent portal. Complete the online registration process every school year for New, Returning and Transfer students. Students must be registered to be on a class list. PreK students need proof of income, please stop by the front office at Stafford to fill out the qualification form. School supplies have been purchased for Prek-6th grades and will be in their classrooms. The only items your student needs are a backpack, water bottle (optional), nap blanket (Prek only).
The free and reduced lunch application must be filled out every school year in order to receive these benefits. https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Student Breakfast $2.25; Student Lunch $ 3.25
Students Reduce Breakfast $0.00; Students Reduced Lunch $ 0.40
Adult Breakfast $3.00; Adult Lunch $5.00
www.myschoolbucks.com - Check student purchases, add money, and set up alerts for low balance. You can also add money directly through the cafeteria, cash or checks made out to Italy ISD. Student id number, you can ask your student for their lunch number or contact the front office of Stafford.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more information.
Follow us on Facebook: Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO
GO STAFFORD!
Mr. Bray, Campus Principal
City of Italy Announcement!!
Road Closure information:
This closure will affect the flow of traffic to and from the high school. There is a map attached.
Please bring snacks, laundry detergent, and/or towels to Meet the Gladiator tonight so we can “pack the bus” to be use by ALL of our athletic programs. Thanks for the help in advance. Italy Athletics
Hello Gladiators!
I hope each of you have had a GREAT summer! It is now time to get back to Gladiator Nation!!
STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT COMPLETED REGISTRATION AND PICKED UP THEIR SCHEDULE - We will not be completing the registration process or handing out schedules during the meet the teacher/walk the schedule time periods. Any student who has not already completed their registration and gotten their schedule will have to wait until the first day of school to get their schedule. No student will receive a schedule without registration being complete.
Students who have completed the registration process but are waiting for a schedule change WILL BE ABLE to pick up their new schedule the evening of Meet the Teacher/Walk the schedule.
The schedule for Meet the Teacher/Walk the Schedule will be as follows.
Friday, August 4 - 6:00pm-7:00pm - 7th Grade ONLY meet the teacher/walk the schedule
Monday, August 7 - 6:00pm-7:00pm - all other grades
Sharon Graves
Principal
Italy High School
Meet the Gladiator Night This Friday August 4th!! See you There
Please see First Day of School Announcement for Italy ISD
Here is the working Link to 2023-2024 Italy ISD 4-Day Instructional Week Calendar
https://5il.co/1szqc
Please see Transportation Announcement for Italy ISD
Here is the working Link to 2023-2024 Italy ISD 4-Day Instructional Week Calendar
https://5il.co/1szqc
2023-2024 Student Drug Testing
Monday, July 31, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Italy High School Cafetorium
Once again this school year, Italy ISD is offering annual student drug testing as part of our comprehensive drug-testing program. Drug and alcohol abuse negatively affect a student’s safety, personal life, health, and academic performance.
With parental consent, students in grades 7-12 who plan to participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities, as well as student drivers, are encouraged to participate. This program will consist of an initial annual drug test as well as random testing throughout the school year.
The Italy ISD School Board approved Drug Testing Guidelines and consent form can be found at this link:https://5il.co/20k6t
All students planning to participate in ANY school-sponsored extracurricular activities, as well as student drivers, are encouraged to complete their drug testing on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Italy High School Cafetorium.
Before a student enrolled in 7th-12th grade may participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities, receive a District parking permit, or drive on campus, both the student and the parent/guardian shall agree in writing that the student shall submit to the initial annual drug test and subsequent random tests in accordance with the attached guidelines.
Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to Athletics, Band, Cheerleading, FFA, Civil Air Patrol, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, UIL One Act Play, and UIL academic competitions.
2023-2024 Student Drug Testing
Monday, July 31, 2023
9:00 AM
Italy High School Cafetorium
Once again this school year, Italy ISD is offering annual student drug testing as part of our comprehensive drug-testing program. Drug and alcohol abuse negatively affect a student’s safety, personal life, health, and academic performance.
With parental consent, students in grades 7-12 who plan to participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities, as well as student drivers, are encouraged to participate. This program will consist of an initial annual drug test as well as random testing throughout the school year.
The Italy ISD School Board approved Drug Testing Guidelines and consent form can be found at this link:.https://5il.co/20k6t
All students planning to participate in ANY school-sponsored extracurricular activities, as well as student drivers, are encouraged to complete their drug testing on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Italy High School Cafetorium.
Before a student enrolled in 7th-12th grade may participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities, receive a District parking permit, or drive on campus, both the student and the parent/guardian shall agree in writing that the student shall submit to the initial annual drug test and subsequent random tests in accordance with the attached guidelines.
Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to Athletics, Band, Cheerleading, FFA, Civil Air Patrol, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, UIL One Act Play, and UIL academic competitions.
Stafford Weekly Announcements!!
**2023-2024 student registration began this week for Italy ISD!
**Saturday, July 29th – Back-to-School Bash at Stafford Elementary 9am-11am
**Friday, August 4th - Meet the Gladiators Night! Italy Gladiator Stadium 7:30pm
**Monday, August 7th – Meet the Teacher Night at Stafford Elementary 5pm-6pm
**Wednesday, August 9th – First Day of School!
**Friday, August 11th – All students and staff attend school.
Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhN7iZH3q1oN44M8VniX4OszLWRaC7g7/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=64c2c3f5
Saturday, July 29th – Family Fellowship Church will be hosting a back-to-school bash at Stafford Elementary 9am-11am. Please enter through the cafeteria door facing Harris Street. Free backpacks, haircuts, hygiene kits, games and fun! (not affiliated with Italy ISD)
Friday, August 4th - Meet the Gladiators Night! Italy Gladiator Stadium at 7:30pm. Band, CAP, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football & Volleyball will be recognized. Popsicles & Ice Cream will be available for purchase from the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club. Show your Italy Pride! Join us for an evening of celebration and excitement! Hope to see you there!
Monday, August 7th – Meet the Teacher Night at Stafford Elementary 5pm-6pm (students need to be registered to be on a class list)
Wednesday, August 9th – First Day of School! Stafford school hours are 7:45am-4:15pm, doors open at 7:20am and breakfast begins at 7:25am. Car drop off is around the playground off Dilworth Street. Students will enter through the gym doors. Prek-Kinder students may have 2 people walk them to class today only.
Friday, August 11th – All students and staff attend school.
Please login to your parent portal. Complete the online registration process every school year for New, Returning and Transfer students. Students must be registered to be on a class list. PreK students need proof of income, please stop by the front office at Stafford to fill out the qualification form. School supplies have been purchased for Prek-6th grades and will be in their classrooms. The only items your student needs are a backpack, water bottle (optional), nap blanket (Prek only).
The free and reduced lunch application must be filled out every school year in order to receive these benefits. https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Student Breakfast $2.25; Student Lunch $ 3.25
Students Reduce Breakfast $0.00; Students Reduced Lunch $ 0.40
Adult Breakfast $3.00; Adult Lunch $5.00
www.myschoolbucks.com - Check student purchases, add money, and set up alerts for low balance. You can also add money directly through the cafeteria, cash or checks made out to Italy ISD. Student id number, you can ask your student for their lunch number or contact the front office of Stafford.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more information.
Follow us on Facebook: Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO
GO STAFFORD!
Mr. Bray, Campus Principal
PreK Students Important Information for Stafford Elementary
Important Information for Prek-6th Grade Students at Stafford Elementary
