Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Reminder, today Thursday, December 16th is the last day for the PTO Santa Shop from 9am-2pm. They accept Cash, Visa/Mastercards or checks payable to Stafford PTO. Or Gift Certificates are available at https://gift-certificates.schoolholidayshop.com if you prefer to not send your child with cash. Thank you all for supporting our amazing PTO!!

Friday, December 17th is an early release for Stafford at 12:20pm. On early release days, our buses could have less students than normal and could potentially arrive 10-15 minutes early. Thank you and Go Stafford!!

Stafford Weekly Announcement: Friday, 10 – Santa's Ho-Ho-Ho-down! Dress in your favorite western wear (cowboy hats, boots) to celebrate Texas style! Deadline for GT Program Nominations to Mrs. Barrett Sunday, 12 – 37th Annual Ellis County Toy Run Fundraising Event, begins at 11am in downtown Midlothian and will follow 287 to Ennis, where the festivities continue at Sokol Hall. Italy ISD Christmas Band Concert 6th-12th Grades, 3pm High School Cafeteria Monday, 13 - Mad about Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel shirt, pants, suits! PTO Santa Shop 9-2pm; Parents can shop with their students during students' lunch time. Tuesday, 14 – It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Dress like your favorite Christmas character, reindeer, elves, Santa! PTO Santa Shop 9-2pm; Parents can shop with their students during students' lunch time. Spinal Screening: Girls screened two times age 10 & 12. Boys screened one time at age 13 or 14 Wednesday, 15 - Polar Express Day! Wear your favorite (school appropriate) pajamas! PTO Santa Shop 9-2pm; Parents can shop with their students during students' lunch time. Headstart Pre-K parent program 2-3pm Cafeteria FFA Meeting All Grades 6-7pm High School Cafeteria, Food, Drinks and Games! Please bring a $10 or under gift to donate! Thursday, 16 - Sweater Weather! Tacky or Terrific, wear your favorite Christmas sweater! PTO Santa Shop 9-2pm; Parents can shop with their students during students' lunch time. Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School Friday, 17 – End of 3rd Six Weeks Early Release Stafford 12:20pm and JHS/HS 12:31pm December 18th through January 5th Winter Holiday Break. Students will return on Thursday, January 6, 2022 Go Stafford!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZfdEWR-J9CryT6raKWLoghqlow4hx0ke/view?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=61b23c9f

Stafford Family, Friday, 3 - Baby It's Cold Outside! Wear your over the top faux fur, ear muffs, scarves, jackets, vests, boots! Saturday, 4 - City of Italy Christmas Festival 3-9pm located in downtown Italy. Food trucks, vendors, arts & crafts, Midtown Playboys take the stage at 5:30pm and a lighted parade at 8:00pm. Monday, 6 - Deck the Halls! Bring out your favorite holiday accessories, jewelry, necklaces, garland! Tuesday, 7 – Jingle Bells Rock! This is simple - Wear bells! Make sure Santa knows where you are! PTO Meeting 5:30pm Stafford Cafeteria Wednesday, 8 - Shine Bright like a Light! Light up your wardrobe with holiday lights, glitter, tinsel, light-up necklaces! 3rd Six Weeks Progress Reports SHAC Meeting 4:30pm at the High School in the old cafeteria Thursday, 9 - Christmas Vacation! Hawaiian shirts, hula skirts, sunglasses! Go Stafford! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ajQpodP3-XsyClfoipZDKnJSPBLQ5L_4/view?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=61a925be

Stafford 12 Days of Christmas!! Wednesday, 1 - Spirit of the Season! Wear red and green and start the countdown! Thursday, 2 - Tree Topper! Dig out your favorite holiday hat, headband, or tree topper to wear! Friday, 3 - Baby It's Cold Outside! Wear your over the top faux fur, ear muffs, scarves, jackets, vests, boots! Monday, 6 - Deck the Halls! Bring out your favorite holiday accessories. Jewelry, necklaces, garland! Tuesday, 7 – Jingle Bells Rock! This is simple - Wear bells! Make sure Santa knows where you are! Wednesday, 8 - Shine Bright like a Light! Light up your wardrobe with holiday lights, glitter, tinsel, light-up necklaces! Thursday, 9 - Christmas Vacation! Hawaiian shirts, hula skirts, sunglasses! Friday, 10 – Santa's Ho-Ho-Ho-down! Dress in your favorite western wear, cowboy hats to celebrate Texas style! Monday, 13 - Mad about Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel shirt, pants, suits! Tuesday, 14 - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Dress like your favorite Christmas character, reindeer, elves, Santa! Wednesday, 15 - Polar Express Day! Wear your favorite (school appropriate) pajamas and slippers! Thursday, 16 - Sweater Weather! Tacky or Terrific, wear your favorite Christmas Sweater!

Stafford Weekly Announcement, *Canned Food Drive ended today and was a HUGE success! Thank you!! *Thanksgiving Break – November 22nd through 26th - We hope you all enjoy this time off with family and friends, Happy Thanksgiving! Go Stafford!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OlenAcSw0j4ziigIIWGmxVBSMeeJMqbC/view?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=619686ae

Stafford Grandparents Day Reminder – Friday, November 19th during student’s lunch time. At this time, we are only able to serve students through the cafeteria line. You are always welcomed to bring outside food for you and your student. Thank you! Italy ISD Visitor Updates *Please bring your driver’s license to sign in and receive your visitor sticker. You will receive your license back when you bring your visitor sticker to the front office as you exit. Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and organized. See lunch schedule below: PreK 11:00-11:30 1st 11:15-11:45 Kinder 11:30-12:00 2nd 11:45-12:15 5th 11:55-12:25 6th 12:00-12:30 4th 12:20-12:50 3rd 12:30-1:00

The Lady Gladiator Basketball Program would like to invite students in grades Kinder-3rd to become a Lil’ Lady Gladiator! This program is a commitment by the Varsity Lady Gladiators to mentor their Lil’ Lady Gladiator for the duration of basketball season. Lil’ Lady Gladiators is available on a first come, first serve basis for the first 15 Kinder-3rd grade students. Attached is a registration form or we have them available at Stafford. The basketball meet and greet and basketball game day date/time will be announced at a later date. Please drop off registration forms with $10 (cash or check made out to Italy ISD) at Stafford front office by Friday, December 3rd. This program includes: T-shirt, digital picture with your varsity Lady Gladiator, dinner with your varsity Lady Gladiator, warmup run out and break out before a varsity game, and if you wear your t-shirt to a home game you will get in free!! Any questions please contact Coach Jamie Moore at jmoore@italyisd.org Thank you!

Stafford Families, *Book Fair Family Night is tonight 3:30-5:30pm. Last day is tomorrow, closing at 1:30pm! *2nd Six Weeks Report Cards went home yesterday and are available on parent portal *Canned Food Drive November 1st - 17th the class with the most wins a prize! Go Stafford! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ie3pKvpC-jbwVr9Eg8J2DOCWArotpL-o/view?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=618d83b8

Stafford Reminder: Book Fair this week November 8th-12th Thursday is Family Night 3:30 - 5:30pm. Parents can also shop with their student during their lunch time. We will be closing the Book Fair Friday at 1:30pm! Monday - Friday - Students will also go with their class throughout the day. Thank you for supporting our book fair!!

Good Morning, The PTO Meeting that was scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. The next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, December 7th at 5:30pm in the Stafford Cafeteria. Thank you!

Please click on the link below to watch the amazing Stafford Elementary Book Fair Trailer!!!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhQ4WEUSEMr_8Yro9e3sL4cuK1ckZ0mc/view?usp=sharing_eil_m&ts=61845899

Stafford Families, *Canned Food Drive November 1st - 17th the class with the most wins a prize! *Friday, Nov. 5th - Italy Gladiators @ Dawson Bulldogs - Sock it to the Bulldogs Wear Crazy Socks! *Sunday, Nov. 7th - Daylight Savings Time Ends Fall Back an Hour *Tuesday, Nov. 9th - PTO Meeting Stafford Cafeteria 5:30p.m. *Wednesday, Nov. 10th - 2nd Six Weeks Report Cards will be sent home and available on Parent Portal. *Next Week - Book Fair! November 8th – 12th Monday - Friday 8a.m-3:30p.m. open to students. Students can only go with parents during their lunch time. Students will go with their class throughout the day. Parents can shop during their students lunch time and Family Night on Thursday 3:30-5:30p.m. Go Stafford! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpGhlvdcfl2byVaS81dsNL7KvdzHojHo/view?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=6183f62b

2022 Italy Youth Basketball Registration: Online registration will be open until November 21st. You can register online at https://www.jotform.com/212984356416159. Registration fee is $65. All players (PK- 6th) must live in Italy or in a town that does not offer basketball. If you have any questions, please call Memorey Hinds 972-351-6866. Follow us on Facebook at IYAA Sports. Thank you!

Stafford Kinder-3rd Grade: Please find attached information regarding the Lil' Lady Gladiators. We also have forms available in the front entryway of Stafford. If you have any questions please contact Coach Jamie Moore at jmoore@italyisd.org. Thank you!

Stafford Families, We have had a great "Healthy Habits" week. Let's keep the momentum going for our minds, bodies, and relationships to stay healthy throughout this school year. *Big Kahuna order pick up is today, Thursday, October 28th 11-4pm, please drive up to the gym doors that face the playground. *Friday, October 29th is pajama or costume day. If you wear a costume, it must be school appropriate, with no mask or make up. *There are some fun Trunk or Treat opportunities in the city of Italy Friday from 4-5pm downtown on Main Street and Renaissance Rehab & Healthcare. Be safe and have fun! Parents and students, please make sure you are encouraging your teachers and making attendance a priority. Teachers are working so hard, and we all want your students here with us each and every day. Go Stafford! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vx1DR5yfa8fnOl5CobtAal6hR5M-ma4y/view?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=617aca70

Stafford Healthy Habits Week!! (School Appropriate Attire) Monday, 25th - Mindfulness Monday - dress up as a superhero because you’re mentally strong! Tuesday, 26th - Take Care of Yourself Tuesday - hats off to your health, wear your favorite hat! Wednesday, 27th - Work Out Wednesday -dress in your favorite fitness clothes or sports team attire! Thursday, 28th - Thoughtfulness Thursday- Twin day! Commit to be kind to someone all day! Friday, 29th - Sleep on it Friday wear your favorite pajamas or your Halloween Costume!

Stafford Families, Happy Thursday! *Excited to see you tonight, Thursday, October 21st anytime between 5:30-7:00 p.m. for our PTO Fall Festival and Open House. Teachers will only be available from 5:30-6:45 so if you want to see them, please come early. PTO will have concessions, where everything should be $1. *No School, Friday, October 22nd for students because of teacher professional development day. *Next week is Healthy Habits week. We will have some fun dress up days next week, as well as lessons and assemblies. Please see the Stafford Elementary calendar on the Italy ISD website for details. Go Stafford! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E_lt18LXQDshupctwFnRHPcg8NMARp0m/view?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=617171b6

Stafford Families, Happy Thursday! *Excited to see you tonight, Thursday, October 21st anytime between 5:30-7:00 p.m. for our PTO Fall Festival and Open House. Teachers will only be available from 5:30-6:45 so if you want to see them, please come early. PTO will have concessions, where everything should be $1. *No School, Friday, October 22nd for students because of teacher professional development day. *Next week is Healthy Habits week. We will have some fun dress up days next week, as well as lessons and assemblies. Please see the Stafford Elementary calendar on the Italy ISD website for details. Go Stafford! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E_lt18LXQDshupctwFnRHPcg8NMARp0m/view?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=617171b6

Stafford Families, *Thursday, October 21st from 5:30-7:00 p.m. PTO Fall Festival and Stafford Open House! *Teachers will be available in their classrooms from 5:30-6:45 p.m. only. *PTO Fall Festival will be ongoing from 5:30-7:00pm throughout the building. Games and concessions. Everything is $1 at the concession stand. *Go Stafford! t-shirts $10 and car decals $3 will be on sale. Looking forward to seeing you there.