Stafford Elementary School

Italy vs. Kerens Varsity Football Game RESCHEDULED!

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Shout out to Italy ISD Principals

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 20th *Join Cub Scouts – Boys and Girls Kinder through 5th Grade - 7pm at the Cargill Gallman Pavilion – 108 Harpold Street. Any questions please contact Emily Thomas 214-902-6747 emily.thomas2@scouting.org or Khrystian Jones 817-312-4180 khrystian.jones@scouting.org Friday, 21st *Football Spirit Dress Up Day - Future Career Day *5th Grade Field Trip *Italy Gladiators vs. Cayuga Wildcats home game at 7pm (Senior Night) Healthy Habits Week “Celebrate Life” Monday, 24th *Mindfulness Monday - Mental Health! Dress up as a superhero because you’re mentally strong! (no masks/face paint) Tuesday, 25th *Hats Off to Nutrition/Health Tuesday - Food! Wear your favorite hat! Wednesday, 26th *Workout Wednesday – Exercise! (school appropriate) fitness clothes or sports team attire Thursday, 27th *Wake Up Bright and Early Thursday - Sleep! Wear your sunglasses! *Big Kahuna product and prize delivery *Last day to turn in the Healthy Habits Poster Contest to Mrs. Barrett, decorate a poster to depict how you choose to be healthy! There will be a winner for PK-2nd and one from 3rd-6th! *5:00-6:15pm Stafford Open House/Fall Festival wear costumes tonight not on 31st at school. *6pm FFA “Fangtastic” Chapter Meeting High School Cafetorium. Costume contest, games, snacks and drinks. Everyone is welcome to attend. Friday, 28th *Friendship Friday – Friends! Twin Day! *Family Picnic Day during student student lunch times. Please fill out this form so we know you are coming for security purposes. https://forms.gle/qGbUEg3SCFZJ6r6n9 *Last day for early bird special on the 22/23 Italy ISD Yearbook PreK-12th Grades all in one book. Online purchase only www.jostens.com *One Book One School Begins – The One and Only Ivan – Author Katherine Applegate *Italy Gladiators vs. Kerens Bobcats away game at 7pm https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rx6ZLSVkjyA6LKW_HSEyFQtPxZT5G4sJ/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=63517548 Go Stafford!

Order today with our JPay™ interest-free payment plan.* ORDER TODAY WHY PAY MORE LATER? Order a yearbook for your student by Friday, October 28, 2022 and you’ll get it at the lowest price of the year! $45 Early Bird Sale! http://click.e.jostens.com/?qs=8a0e3d05e744ef52592b591fa6059e34a8631b409a1374a359fc08a03af0ac89461e6e2dbf683056b98d3abce1b4eae749b70fbc286b13bcb0a2a9c2ce4332b4› LIMITED TIME OFFER Get four free icons (valued at $20.00) when you upgrade the cover by adding a student name for $8.00. Offer ends Friday, October 28, 2022. http://click.e.jostens.com/?qs=8a0e3d05e744ef52b326e491323fb17e8febfa3849b214137888a5ea7373148cacff720787f00ae6ce0dbc6b4094845f4c7214e2193706819fafc14e529c71c6 › *Credit card installment plan available on orders of $30 or more.

Stafford Families, We have some important information on exciting events next week during October 24th-28th. *All week is Healthy Habits Week. We will have special dress up days for each day. School appropriate attire: 24th Superhero; 25th Hats; 26th Fitness/Sports; 27th Sunglasses; 28th Twin *Thursday, October 27th is Stafford Fall Festival/Open House from 5:00-6:15 p.m. We encourage students to wear their costumes to this evening event. We will not wear Halloween costumes to school this year. *Friday, October 28th, during your child's lunch time, is Family Picnic Day at Stafford. Bring a blanket and find a place on our playground to enjoy lunch with your student. Bring their grandparents. Please fill out this form so we know you are coming for security purposes. https://forms.gle/qGbUEg3SCFZJ6r6n9 *We are not wearing Halloween costumes to school on Monday, October 31st. We hope you and your family have a safe Halloween night, if you so choose to participate. Go Stafford!

Stafford Parents, At Stafford, we want to improve our processes, policies, academics, etc. to be the very best for Italy ISD. Through our Targeted Improvement Plan, partnered with the Texas Education Agency and the Region X Educational service center, we ask you to participate in this survey to share your unique perspective on Stafford Elementary. This survey is anonymous, and we would LOVE 100% participation. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please fill out this survey by November 1, 2022. surveys.panoramaed.com/esf/2022family God bless and Go Stafford! J. Lance Bray Stafford Elementary (Italy ISD) Principal Stafford. Professional. (Excellence is a Habit)

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 14th – Stafford will be participating in the academic UIL competition this year. Today is the last day for 2nd-6th graders to sign up. Some of the events are speaking, writing, memorizing music/artwork and some are knowledge based. Signups for 2nd-3rd are in class. Signups for 4th-6th are in the cafeteria. Tryouts will begin in the next few weeks. Hope to see your name on the signup list! Football Spirit Dress Up Day (Western Wear) Italy Gladiators vs. Axtell Longhorns away game 7pm Monday, 17th - RETAKE Fall & Yearbook Picture Day – For any student or staff that would like to retake their picture. Or if you were absent or started here after the original picture day on August 29th. Board Meeting 5:30pm High School Friday, 21st – 5th Grade Field Trip Football Spirit Dress Up Day (Future Career Day) Italy Gladiators vs. Cayuga Wildcats home game 7pm (Senior Night) Healthy Habits Week Poster Contest! Decorate a poster to depict how you choose to be healthy! There will be a winner for PreK-2nd and one from 3rd-6th! Last day to turn the poster into Mrs. Barrett is on Thursday, October 27th! https://drive.google.com/file/d/16P-JI6Ui8frZ8XCGZNO4LLkAI4MqvyTi/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=63483951 Go Stafford!

Stafford PTO Meeting Reminder: Tuesday, October 11th Stafford Family: Please join us today at 4:30pm 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 our school community. You do not need to be a member to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like more information or to stay involved, please contact PTO by emailing: staffordptopresident@gmail.com President Nicole Franklin VP (open position) Secretary Haley Mounce Treasure Cassandra Enriquez Facebook: Stafford Elementary PTO Thank you!

Attention Fire alarms at the high school were activated at approx. 11 AM. Current smoke tests of the sewer lines being conducted by the city caused the sensors to go off. Everyone is accounted for and safe.

Stafford Weekly Announcement: Friday, 7th – Staff Development (no school for students) Italy Gladiators vs. Itasca Wampus Cats home game 7pm – IYAA Night and Pink Out Monday, 10th - Holiday Fair Day (no school for students and staff) Tuesday, 11th – PTO meeting 4:30pm in the Stafford Cafeteria Friday, 14th - Football Spirit Dress Up Day - Western Wear Italy Gladiators vs. Axtell Longhorns away game 7pm https://drive.google.com/file/d/1udI4zrqQ1Yzcmj-2VV9XEA7IPi7WkVYG/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=633f3fdc Go Stafford!

Stafford Families: Texas State Fair tickets arrived on Monday, October 3rd and teachers are sending them home with students this week. Please check their folders/backpacks. Friday, 7th – Staff Development (no school for students) Monday, 10th - Holiday Fair Day (no school for students and staff) Thank you!

Italy JV Football Game this week with Itasca has been cancelled. Itasca will not have a JV for this weeks game. Please share. Thank you.

Juniors & Seniors ~ The deadline to register for the ACT is today, October 4th. Mrs. DeBorde Italy Junior High/High School

Stafford Weekly Announcement: Friday, 30th – Football Spirit Dress Up Day - 'Merica (Red, White and Blue) ***LAST DAY Big Kahuna*** Completed order forms and money must be turned in today. ***LAST DAY Book Fair*** Parents can shop with their student during student lunch time A HUGE thank you to everyone for supporting our Big Kahuna Fundraiser and Book Fair, the funding will help out in many areas at Stafford!! October Monday, 3rd - School Custodian Appreciation Week Wednesday, 5th – Carter Blood Care at Italy High School Old Gym 9-3pm Thursday, 6th - Football Spirit Dress Up Day - Pink Out Friday, 7th - Staff Development (no school for students) Monday, 10th - Holiday Fair Day (no school for students and staff) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XG317sdDCTFLsEJKj3CvuOkXwyavLbKu/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6335c40d Go Stafford!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 23rd – Homecoming - Fan Frenzy Friday – Gold Out 12pm Early Release 2pm Parade 3pm Pep Rally at the Italy Pavilion Downtown 7pm Italy Gladiators vs Crossroads Bobcats End of 1st Six Weeks Monday, 26th – Book Fair - Parents can shop with their student during their lunch time. Tuesday, 27th - Book Fair - Parents can shop with their student during their lunch time. Wednesday, 28th – Book Fair - Parents can shop with their student during their lunch time. Also tonight is family night with extended hours from 4:00-5:30pm. 1st Six Weeks Report Cards Thursday, 29th – Book Fair - Parents can shop with their student during their lunch time. Friday, 30th – Football Spirit Dress Up Day - 'Merica (Red, White and Blue) Book Fair - Parents can shop with their student during their lunch time. Big Kahuna Sale Ends – All order forms and money must be turned in. Mr. Bray apologizes for not having a video but will be back on track next week. He is looking forward to seeing everyone at the game tonight! Go Gladiators!! Go Stafford!

Italy Homecoming Information for this Friday HOCO

Today is Tailgate Tuesday!!!!!!!!!

30 Day Grace Period for Free/Reduced Lunch Applications The carry-over grace period for students that qualified for free and/or reduced meals during the 2021-2022 school year ends on September 23, 2022. This carry-over grace period lasts for 30 operating days or until there is a new eligibility determination, whichever comes first. During this carry-over period, or until a new eligibility determination is made, reimbursable meals for these students may be claimed at the free or reduced rate. For families that have not yet applied for free/reduced meals for the 2022-2023 school year, September 23, 2022 will be the last day that your child(ren) will receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch.

Stafford September Book Fair Monday, 26th through Friday, 30th Parents may shop with their students during the student’s lunch time or on family night – Wednesday, September 28th 4:00-5:30pm Click here to see video! https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/x3flx2R9V_default/index.html?videoId=6305997475112 Thank you for supporting our library!!!