
December Dress Up Days!


City of Italy Festival and Lighted Parade!
Saturday, December 14th from 3-8pm - 108 Harpold - moved to 14th because of weather
Face painting, a petting zoo, food vendors, cotton candy, art's n crafts, write a letter to Santa and much more. Toys for Tots Drop Off. The band "The Classic Swing Band" is making a repeat performance this year, 4-6pm. The parade starts at 7pm.

Stafford Family Movie Night - Thursday, December 5th!


Stafford PTO Santa Shop and Candy Cane Grams!
Monday, December 9th through Thursday, December 12th - During student’s lunch time on the cafeteria stage.


Stafford Christmas Concert 3rd-6th Grades
Monday, December 16, 2024
5:30pm at the High School Cafetorium
3rd-5th grade students need to arrive at the band hall at the high school by 5pm
6th grade students need to arrive at the band hall at the high school by 5:30pm

On December 12th at 6:00pm, we will be hosting a community event on youth internet trends and how to stay safe online at the IHS Cafeteria.


December Menus https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services

UPDATED - Movie Night
Thursday, December 5th
Family Movie Night – Charlotte’s Web! Stafford Elementary at 6-8pm. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a family event, no student drop offs. Free admission. Concessions for sale by PTO. We look forward to seeing everyone!


Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Friday, 22nd
*No School for Students or Staff
Monday, 25th - Friday, 29th
*Thanksgiving Break - We are thankful to all our parents, staff, administration, school board and community for your support! We are thankful for each one of our students! We hope you enjoy this time off with family and friends! May this holiday bring new blessings and a renewed appreciation for the ones you already have! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, 5th
*Big Kahuna Limo Bus Day
*Family Movie Night – Charlotte’s Web! Stafford Elementary 6-8pm. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a family event; no student drop offs. Free admission. Concessions for sale by PTO. Enter through the gym door. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Friday, 6th
*No School for Students or Staff
Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DjHF3TcDAXmWjJgPR-gkFddxW9v7HyYk/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=673f4aa4
Reminders:
*All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge.
*Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc.
Go Stafford!

Pictures with Santa!


**Renaissance Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Angel Tree. Thank you for your support!
**Harmony Bank Food Drive for Manna House! Accepting canned food, non-perishable items or monetary donations. November 7th through November 21st you can deliver items directly to the bank located at 100 East Main Street in Italy - Monday-Thursday 9-3pm or Friday 9-5pm. You can also send items to Stafford and the bank will pick them up. Thank you for your donations!
**Stafford Nurse Office Items Needed: Tums, Children’s Tylenol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glucometer Strips (True Metrix), Calamine. Thanks for your help!


Come out to see special guests at 4:30pm at the S.M. Dunlap Library - 300 West Main Street, Italy! This Week...
Tuesday, 19th - Ms. Caballero!
Wednesday, 20th – Ms. Bell!
Thursday, 5th at Stafford Elementary - Final Chapter Mr. Bray and Family Movie Night starts at 6pm. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a family event, no student drop offs. Concessions for sale by PTO. Please enter through the gym door. We look forward to seeing everyone!


Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Friday, 15th
*No School for Students and Staff
Monday, 18th
*School Board meeting 5:30pm at the High School
Tuesday, 19th
*2nd Grade Field Trip
Thursday, 21st
*Thanksgiving Lunch – families are welcomed to eat lunch with their student during the student’s lunch time however we only have enough cafeteria food to serve the students. Thank you for understanding.
Friday, 22nd
*No School for Students or Staff
Monday, 25th – Friday, 29th
*Thanksgiving Break – No School for Students and Staff
Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UaQl6Rt4x2Xw4RyiKWVtSHmwCQTH-NUK/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=673632f2
Reminders:
*All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge.
*Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc.
Go Stafford!

Come out to see special guests at 4:30pm each Tuesday through Thursday at the S.M. Dunlap Library - 300 West Main Street, Italy!
This Week...
Wednesday, 13th – Ms. Jones!
Thursday, 14th - Ms. Barnes!


Come out to see special guests at 4:30pm each Tuesday through Thursday at the S.M. Dunlap Library - 300 West Main Street, Italy! This Week...
Tuesday, 12th – Mr. Horton!
Wednesday, 13th – Ms. Jones!
Thursday, 14th - Ms. Barnes!


Harmony Bank Food Drive for Manna House! Accepting canned food, non-perishable items or monetary donations.
November 7th through November 21st you can deliver items directly to the bank located at 100 East Main Street in Italy - Monday-Thursday 9-3pm or Friday 9-5pm. You can also send items to Stafford and the bank will pick them up. Thank you for your donations!
Stafford Nurse Office Items Needed:
*TUMS
*CHILDRENS TYLENOL
*HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
*GLUCOMETER STRIPS (TRUE METRIX)
*CALAMINE
Thanks for your help!

Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Friday, 8th
*No School for Students or Staff
Monday, 11th
*Wear Red, White and Blue!
*Veterans Day – Honoring all Veterans with a Sweet Treat! Veteran parent/family can also stay and enjoy lunch with their child. We look forward to seeing you!
*National School Psychology Week – Ms. Simpson! – This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools, recognizing their work helping children thrive in school, at home and in life.
Tuesday, 12th
*PTO meeting 5:15pm in the Stafford cafeteria.
Friday, 15th
*No School for Students or Staff
Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CONdRErMScvzWGg8Qv3SyNEXxyjYYW3H/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=672ceafe
Reminders:
*All visitors need to bring their driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge.
*Please go to www.italyisd.org, select Schools, Select Stafford Elementary throughout the year to see Events, News, Menu etc.
Go Stafford!

Come see Mr. Bray and other special guests at 4:30pm each Tuesday through Thursday at the S.M. Dunlap Library - 300 West Main Street, Italy!
This week...
Wednesday, 6th – Mr. Bray!
Thursday, 7th – Mrs. Mathers!
Friday, 8th – Mrs. Elliott - Bonus Day!
Go Stafford!



See Veterans flier for Vet Celebration


Please scan the QR code to RSVP for the Senior Citizen Luncheon Invite.

