Stafford Elementary School

Veterans, parents, and Italy citizens, Please be our guest on Friday, November 11, 2022, as we honor the veterans of our community. Italy High School will host its annual Veteran's Day Ceremony on Friday at 10:00AM in the Old Gym. Veterans, come let us honor you on this special day. Italy citizens, come show our students the importance of honoring those who fought for our freedom. We hope to see you on Friday at 10:00AM in the Old Gym. You may park at the east end of the Old Gym, and enter directly in the front doors of the gym.

Stafford Families, Please help us out by taking a moment to fill out this survey for Stafford Elementary/Italy ISD. The Texas Education Agency has requested us to get as many families as possible to fill this out, and we would like to hear from all families at Stafford at how we can support education in Italy ISD. Family: surveys.panoramaed.com/esf/2022family

Stafford Weekly Announcements: November 1st-17th Canned food drive and pet food/supplies drive, class with the most items win a prize! Thursday, 3rd - End of 2nd Six Weeks Friday, 4th - Staff Development - No School for Students Sunday, 6th - Daylight Savings Fall Back an Hour Tuesday, 8th - PTO Meeting 4:30pm in the cafeteria Wednesday, 9th – Report Cards 2nd Grade Field Trip https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P149C98pMYo2Ag-C0rMpJTW2VgMDx_NW/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6363ebd0 Go Stafford!

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Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 27th *5-6:15pm Stafford Open House and Fall Festival (wear your costumes) *Italy Gladiators vs. Kerens Bobcats away game at 7pm Friday, 28th *Friendship Friday - Friends - Twin Day! *Family Picnic Day during the student lunch times; most likely the weather is going to play a factor in having an outside picnic. With that in mind, we have decided to do two things: 1. If you come to lunch today, we will do an inside picnic in the Library, Art classroom, etc. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Limited chairs and tables will also be available. 2. We will reschedule an outside picnic day very soon, when we believe the weather will be better. We completely understand if you choose to wait until the outdoor picnic time is rescheduled. *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 Monday, 31st *Not a dress up day at school – no costumes *Kinder and 1st Grade Field Trip *City of Italy Trunk or Treat on Main Street from 4-5pm (wear your costumes) Thursday, 3rd - End of 2nd Six Weeks Friday, 4th - Staff Development – No School for Students Sunday, 6th - Daylight Savings Fall Back an Hour https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ambUFaHYZzBXeYFrvvFPJonPO38WATYJ/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=635ad1cf Go Stafford!

Stafford Families, We are excited to see you tonight, Thursday, October 27th, at our Open House/Fall Festival. From 5-5:35pm teachers will be in their classroom to visit. At 5:35pm, teachers will transition to the gym and cafeteria for activities and games. Please feel free to visit all activities. Go Stafford!!

Stafford Families, After watching the weather forecast the past few days, it is increasingly likely cold, rainy weather is going to play a factor in having an outside picnic on Friday the 28th. With that in mind, we have decided to do two things: 1. If you come to lunch on Friday, we will do an inside picnic in the Stafford Library, Art classroom, etc. Please bring a blanket/towel to sit on. Limited chairs and tables will also be available. 2. We will reschedule an outside picnic day very soon, when we believe the weather will be better. I completely understand if you choose to wait until the outdoor picnic time is rescheduled. Thank you for your cooperation. God bless and Go Stafford! J. Lance Bray Stafford Elementary (Italy ISD) Principal

Italy vs. Kerens Varsity Football Game RESCHEDULED!

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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!

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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.