Stafford Elementary School

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!!!

Stafford Weekly Announcement: Friday, 16th - Grandparents Day Lunch during the student’s lunch time.  Please show up early and bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge. Lunch Schedule: PreK 11:00-11:30; Kinder 11:15-11:45; 1st 11:30-12:00; 2nd 11:45-12:15; 3rd 12:15-12:45; 4th 12:00-12:30; 5th 12:30-1:00; 6th 12:45-1:15; ECSE 11:00-11:30; CBI 11:30-12:00 Monday, 19th – Homecoming - Mismatch Monday School Board Meeting 5:30pm Tuesday, 20th - Homecoming - Tailgate Tuesday (Jerseys) 6:30-9pm Italy Gladiator stadium parking lot, bring your families, friends, grills, canopies, chairs, music and favorite backyard BBQ games (corn hole, ladder ball, etc).  Fun for the whole family.  This is a school function, no alcohol allowed. 8pm Italy Gladiator Band performance Wednesday, 21st – Homecoming - Out of this World Wednesday Thursday, 22nd – Homecoming - Tie Dye Thursday Friday, 23rd – Homecoming - Gold Out Friday 12pm Early Release 2pm Parade 3pm Pep Rally at the Italy Pavilion Downtown 7pm Italy Gladiators vs. Crossroads Bobcats End of 1st Six Week https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s1_VNbYc56h7OKUxYoXVG8hbG0qRRiJ9/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=63237be3 Go Stafford!

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**Amazing Stafford PTO** President: Nicole Franklin VP: She will open this up for voting Secretary: Haley Mounce Treasure: Cassandra Enriquez First meeting is tonight, Tuesday, September 13th at 4:30pm. Facebook: Stafford Elementary PTO Email: StaffordPTOPresident@gmail.com Stafford Family: Please join us tonight for the PTO Meeting at 4:30pm in the 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 the PTO by emailing: staffordptopresident@gmail.com Thank you!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 9th – Big Kahuna Fundraiser Kick Off Last day for Future Farmers of America Membership Drive for 3rd-12th grades, Membership Dues $25 exact cash or checks made out to Italy ISD (includes a t-shirt), any questions please contact FFA Advisors: Johnny White jwhite@italyisd.org, Barry Rice brice@italyisd.org or Wimberly Westerman wwesterman@italyisd.org Italy Gladiators vs. Mart Panthers away game 7:30pm - Put the Panthers to Sleep (School Appropriate PJ's) Tuesday, 13th - PTO Meeting 4:30pm Stafford Cafeteria Thursday, 15th - Italy Gladiators vs. Dallas Roosevelt Mustangs away game 7pm - Football Dress Up Day (Hawaiian Attire) Friday, 16th - Grandparents Day Celebration, during student’s lunch time https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kAZqtWhaRZ3lflskEOo2CbkGBgOJrVLT/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=631a12d5 Go Stafford!

Stafford Elementary students started their morning with the Big Kahuna Fundraiser kick off! Packets are going home today. Once you have the packet, please visit their website at www.bigkahunaprime.net to begin registration by entering the school ID 5124. We would greatly appreciate your support! Thank You!!