Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 16th *Staff Development Day - No School for Students Monday, 19th *Holiday Presidents Day – No School for Students and Staff Tuesday, 20th *Beginning of 5th Six Weeks *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! On this day during their PE class, they will have a dance party and PTO will have concessions for sale. Thursday, 22nd *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal *School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! – Thank you to our amazing bus drivers: JD Cate, Brad Chambers, John Escamilla, Lynn Lambert, Bobby McBride, Shaun Roberts and to everyone who drives when they are unable or to extracurricular events. You are sometimes the first smiling adult a child sees each morning and the last before they get home. You always brave the weather to get the students safely where they need to be, while being a shining example as you do it! Friday, 23rd *All students and staff attend school because of the holiday on Monday. *5th Grade Field Trip Saturday, 24th *Spring Learning Blitz 2024 for 3rd-6th grade students are working on a variety of learning goals! Stafford Elementary 8:30am-12:30pm February 24th; March 2nd and 23rd; April 6th, 13th, and 20th Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SVU75LTsyyv5nXFrRaK576HvGPsCnwwQ/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=65ce4bbf Go Stafford!

Italy ISD Announcement: We have a helicopter landing at the baseball fields for a medical emergency in town. The medical emercency has nothing to do with Italy ISD Schools. Thank you.

Italy ISD Announcement There will be no school on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents’ Day. School will be in session Friday, February 23, 2024. Link to school calendar 2023-2024 Italy ISD 4-Day Instructional Week Calendar

On Tuesday, February 20th Stafford will be celebrating the 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! On this day during their PE class they will have a dance party and PTO will have concessions for sale.

Stafford Family Reminder: Please join us for the PTO Meeting tonight, Tuesday, February 13th at 5:10pm. Please enter through the cafeteria door that faces Harris Street. 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 the PTO by emailing: staffordptopresident@gmail.com or follow on Facebook at Stafford Elementary PTO. Thank you for your support! President Kaitlin Leach Secretary Haley Mounce Treasure Cassandra Enriquez

Good morning, My School Bucks, the program used for student cafeteria accounts is working on some issues on their website. Thank you for your patience and understanding. www.myschoolbucks.com - On this website you can check cafeteria purchases, add money, and set up alerts for low balance. You can also add money to this site by sending cash or checks payable to Italy ISD directly to the cafeteria. The website will ask for their Student ID this is their lunch number, ask your student or contact the front office. Thank you!

Stafford Parents, With students going to PE every day, we need students to wear athletic shoes, or bring athletic shoes daily with them to school and leave in their backpack. Crocs or croc style shoes that slide on DO NOT count for athletic shoes. With Science Labs in 5th and 6th grade classes close toed shoes are also a must, and Crocs or croc style shoes are not safe. Please make sure your students are wearing athletic shoes each day. Thank you for your support.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 9th No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 10th Saturday Learning Boot Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Monday, 12th National Act of Kindness Week - It's a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other's lives! Tuesday, 13th PTO meeting at 5:10pm in Stafford Cafeteria Wednesday, 14th Stafford PTO Fundraiser Val-O-Grams Delivered Thursday, 15th End of 4th Six Weeks Friday, 16th Staff Development Day No School for Students Monday, 19th Holiday Presidents Day – No School for Students or Staff Go Stafford!

Spring Learning Blitz 2024 Dr. Mya Asberry and her Build Team will be working with 3rd-6th grade students on a variety of learning goals! Stafford Elementary 8:30am-12:30pm February 10th, and 24th March 2nd and 23rd April 6th, 13th, and 20th

Stafford Elementary PTO Fundraiser - Tomorrow, Thursday, February 8th is the last day to order val-o-grams!

Stafford Elementary PTO Fundraiser

Stafford Weekly Announcements Friday, 2nd No School for Students and Staff Saturday, 3rd Saturday Learning Boot Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Monday, 5th School Counselor Appreciation Week! They serve as advocates, mentors, coaches, cheerleaders, and teachers, and they are truly the glue that holds so many aspects of our schools together. Thank you, Ms. Barnes, we appreciate your hard work and dedication! Monday, 5th – Thursday, 8th Val-O-Gram PTO Fundraiser, on sale during P.E., $1 Blow Pops or Air Heads; $2 Sour Patch or Fun Dip. They will be delivered on the 14th. Wednesday, 7th 4th Grade STAAR Field Test Friday, 9th No School for Students and Staff Saturday, 10th Saturday Learning Boot Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M4EUne5qsVM1agVQJJB6dQO6sl_7Rgri/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=65bbced7 Go Stafford!

Stafford Elementary PTO Fundraiser

February Menus: https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services Free and Reduced Lunch Application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/ www.myschoolbucks.com - On this website you can check purchases, add money, and set up alerts for low balance. You can also add money to this site by sending cash or checks payable to Italy ISD directly to the cafeteria. The website will ask for their Student ID this is their lunch number, ask your student or contact the front office. Thank you!

Thursday, February 7th the 4th grade students will have a STAAR Field test. A field test is a test administration to make sure that newly-developed items measure what they were intended to measure. Without field testing, test developers cannot be sure that all items are accurate, fair, and valid. Field testing contributes to the development of fair, high-quality tests. Please be sure your student has a good night’s rest, a healthy breakfast and is here on time. Thank you, parents, for your support!

Stafford Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, February 1st Individual and Class Spring Picture Day By ordering online you can choose different background options www.mylifetouch.com using picture day id EVTTGSJXH (Class) or EVTNJR3HV (Individual) Paper order forms were sent home with students and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in the completed order form with exact cash or checks payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373

Spring Learning Blitz 2024 Dr. Mya Asberry and her Build Team will be working with 3rd-6th grade students on a variety of learning goals! Stafford Elementary 8:30am-12:30pm February 3rd, 10th, and 24th March 2nd and 23rd April 6th, 13th, and 20th

2024 Italy Youth Baseball and Softball Online registration is now open and will end on Saturday, February 17th: https://form.jotform.com/233644035280148?fbclid=IwAR1LdkA0HMVbepZRJm1lYBxrKdL3ckWXW5WwPhTepIjM7GjDzaUkKoIiL-I_aem_AXaDs7aULDjsTyC_00Wu9ipRQ58b3F8160l7nCPW_j6fD1sNOyCbbgR9ZO5FS84UEB4 The registration fee is $75 and will not be due until teams are filled. All players (4-15 years old) must live in Italy, go to Italy ISD or in a town that does not offer baseball. Follow us on Facebook at IYAA Sports. Thank you!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 26th No School for Students and Staff Tuesday, 30th The Kings in Action Pep Rally for 2nd-6th Grade Students. Mr. Jackson and Mr. Reeves have been mentoring our students about choices and the importance of making good ones. We know they can help our kids see beyond right here and learn how to reach out for some big goals, dreams and obtain them. They have already made a positive impact! Thursday, 1st Individual and Class Spring Picture Day – By ordering online you can choose different background options www.mylifetouch.com using picture day id EVTTGSJXH (Class) or EVTNJR3HV (individual) Paper order forms were sent home with students and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in the completed order form with exact cash or checks payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373 Friday, 2nd No School for Students and Staff Saturday, 3rd We are excited to announce we are working again with Dr. Mya Asberry and her Build Team for 3rd-6th grade students Spring Learning Blitz 2024. Saturdays, starting February 3rd, we will meet at Stafford and work with students on a variety of learning goals. Whether your student needs extra support in Math, Reading or is making straight A's, the Stafford Learning Blitz will have something beneficial for them. No sign up needed, just show up on February 3rd at 8 a.m. Monday, 5th-9th School Counselor Appreciation Week! They serve as advocates, mentors, coaches, cheerleaders, and teachers, and they are truly the glue that holds so many aspects of our schools together. Thank you, Ms. Barnes, we appreciate your hard work and dedication! Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/178H2LUnQTlUG3pG6y6tK934uQ--GG74g/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=65b295b3 Go Stafford!

Act fast, before the price goes up! THERE'S NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW We own few things as treasured as our school yearbooks. Seize the moment and order a copy for your student now, before the price increases and the opportunity slips away. Books are now $50 order before Feb 2, 2024! Contact Mr Glover at Jglover@italyisd.org if you cannot remember if you have ordered yet. GET YOUR YEARBOOK › http://click.e.jostens.com/?qs=2625347ab4389a50b69a41057d450275ac1c10ab1b4543156797546549102da1ba1083a9171d7cacf589ec709684b68f09e0d7e9777f5670b2464f7fe045b207