Parents please remember there will be a meeting in the Old Cafeteria at 6 p.m. tonight. The meeting will include a live stream with the YES program to provide information about the sex education that will be offered to the students on 1/24/24. You can attend in person or join via the Google Meets link. https://meet.google.com/ces-qbmp-gzr
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Reminder that there is a meeting tonight for Health Education Opt in "YES" at Italy High School old Cafeteria at 6:00 PM. For more information please contact Nurse Hopgood at Italy High School 972-483-7411
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy ISD Announcement There will be no school on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of MLK Day. School will be in session Friday, January 19, 2024. Link to 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar https://5il.co/1szqc
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy ISD
Please see Flyer: Daddy-Daughter Dance 3rd-6th Grade at Stafford.
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
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Stafford Weekly Announcements: **Stafford is excited to welcome two new staff members, who started on January 3rd. Mrs. Case is our new PreK teacher (a letter will go home in the students’ folder on Friday) and Mr. Garcia is our new Technology teacher. We are grateful to have them on the Stafford team! **January is School Board Appreciation Month! We are so grateful to our dedicated School Board Members for their commitment and service! A huge heartfelt thank you to President - Allen Richards, Vice President - Dennis Perkins, Jr., Secretary - Cortney Janek, Tessa South, Parker Reeves, Ashton Russ, and Nichole Galvan for volunteering your time and efforts for students and staff of Italy ISD! Thursday, 4th *Beginning of the 4th Six Weeks Friday, 5th *All Students and Staff attend school because Monday was a holiday *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal Monday, 8th *2nd Semester Safety Week 8th-11th – Throughout the week, administration will lead campuses through different safety drills. The safety of our students and staff are top priority. Tuesday, 9th *Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service to keep our communities safe. We honor you today and every day for putting your lives on the line to protect ours. A huge thank you to SRO Huff and SRO Rumsey for keeping our students and staff safe! *PTO meeting at 5:10pm in the cafeteria Friday, 12th *No School for Students and Staff Monday, 15th *Martin Luther King Holiday – No School for Students or Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15m5UtVSekH5HgtnpvvgR0TM-l7zLJFgP/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6596d419 Please visit www.italyisd.org, select Schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information. Thank you, parents, for your continued support! Go Stafford!
3 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
January 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!
3 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Elementary Reminder: Thursday, January 4th – All students and staff attend school. Friday, January 5th – All students and staff attend school because of the holiday on Monday. The school day, from start to finish, is vital for the proper educational development of learning for each child. Stafford begins each school day at 7:45 a.m., and students are expected to be in the school building by this time. If a student comes into the building after 7:45 a.m., they will be marked tardy. On the other side of utilizing the full school day of learning, is early pick-ups. Any time a child is picked up before the end of the school day, which is 4:15 p.m., the early pick up will be recorded. Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. Car rider students use the road behind the playground off Dilworth. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in. Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required. **Excused/unexcused tardies, early pick-ups and absences will follow the Italy ISD Attendance policy guidelines. When your child is absent, please call 972-483-6342 on the day of absence. In addition, a medical or parent note is also required on the day the student returns to school. **For Out of District transfer students, tardies, early pick-ups and absences will be considered in the approval or denial of future out district transfer applications. Parent Portal: Log into your parent portal to see your student’s attendance, grades, and test scores. 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. Please visit www.italyisd.org, select Schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information. Thank you, parents, for your continued support!
3 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Italy ISD Spring Safety Week Italy ISD will host Spring Safety Week January 8-11, 2024. Throughout the week, administration will lead campuses through different safety drills. The safety of our students and staff is a top priority.
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
School Safety
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Stafford Weekly Announcements: Wednesday, December 20th through Tuesday, January 2nd *No School for Students and Staff Wednesday, January 3rd *Staff Development Day – No school for students Thursday, 4th and Friday 5th *Students and Staff attend school both days because of the holiday on Monday *Beginning of the 4th Six Weeks Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wkHPSnWEiCYax58Sjk6A_3kliv4e4h8C/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=65820350 We hope this holiday break brings you lots of laughter, the warmth of love and the joy of gratitude this season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Go Stafford!
3 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 14th *3rd, 4th, 5th Grades Stafford Choir performance starts at 5:30 p.m. at the High School Cafetorium. Please have 3rd-5th students at the high school band hall at 5:00 p.m. *Right after the Choir performance, 6th Grade Band concert will begin at the High School Cafetorium. Please have 6th grade students at the high school band hall at 5:30 p.m. *5th-6th Grades – Winter Wonderland Dance 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Stafford gym; Please pick up and drop off using the arrival/dismissal car line around the playground through gym door. Friday, 15th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 16th *The Italy Cadet Squadron invites you to their Wreaths Across America Ceremony at the Italy Cemetery at 11am Monday, 18th *Gingerbread Day - Wear your favorite school appropriate Christmas attire! Tuesday, 19th *PJ Day – Wear your favorite school appropriate pajamas! *End of 3rd Six Weeks Wednesday, December 20th through Tuesday, January 2nd *No School for Students and Staff Wednesday, January 3rd *Staff Development Day – No School for Students Thursday, 4th and Friday, 5th *Students and Staff attend school both days because of holiday on Monday Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ghddtC1dnqqn31N-UglhbGu0hI7F1gLp/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=657b3198 Go Stafford!
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Tuesday, December 12th – PTO Meeting at Stafford has been cancelled. Thursday, December 14th - 3rd-6th Grades – High School Cafetorium **3rd, 4th, 5th Grades Stafford Choir performance starts at 5:30 p.m. Please have 3rd-5th students at the high school band hall at 5:00 p.m. **Right after the Choir performance, 6th Grade Band concert will begin. Please have 6th grade students at the high school band hall at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14th - 5th-6th Grades – Stafford Gym Winter Wonderland Dance 7:00-8:30 p.m. Please pick up and drop off using the arrival/dismissal car line around the playground. Go Stafford!
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Christmas Dress Up Days at Stafford Elementary
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 8th *No School for Students or Staff Tuesday, 12th *PTO meeting at 5:10pm in the Stafford Cafeteria Thursday, 14th *3rd, 4th and 5th Grades Christmas Choir Concert and 6th Grade Band Christmas Concert at the High School Cafeteria 5:30pm - 6:30pm *5th and 6th Grades Winter Wonderland Dance 7pm-8:30pm in the Stafford gym. Admission is free. There will be a concession stand where students can bring money to buy snacks and refreshments. Pick up and drop off for the dance will follow the arrival/dismissal traffic pattern at the gym back door. Friday, 15th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 16th *The Italy Cadet Squadron invites you to our Wreaths Across America Ceremony at the Italy Cemetery at 11am Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UO8nX_Kt9aef6lzXGR1D757U_3UPWUiM/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=65720e07 Go Stafford!
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Italy FFA is holding a sock drive for our Community Service Project from now until December 13th. The socks donated during this time will be given to the Italy Renaissance Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Socks with the rubber grips on the bottom are preferred but all types will be accepted and appreciated!!! Advisors & Officers can take the donations or they can be brought to our December 13th meeting or dropped off at the Front Office at Stafford.
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
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Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 1st *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 2nd *City of Italy Annual Christmas Festival and Lighted Parade 3pm-8pm; Cargill Gallman Pavilion Community Center located at 108 Harpold in downtown Italy. Featuring The Classic Swing Band 4:30pm-6:30pm. The lighted parade starts at 7pm. Kids Area; Face Painting, Balloon Twisting; Food Vendors; Arts and Crafts; Raffles; Music by Central Baptist Church. We look forward to seeing everyone! Monday, 4th *UIL Competition 2nd-5th Grades in Frost *Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School Wednesday, 6th *UIL competition 6th-8th Grades in Itasca Thursday, 7th *Pre-K Spraberry - Field Trip, parents are welcome to follow the bus or meet us there, please purchase your tickets at the gate. Venue rules this is for the pre-k student and their parents only no extra siblings/kids. Friday, 8th *No School for Students or Staff Tuesday, 12th *PTO meeting at 5:10pm in Stafford Cafeteria Thursday, 14th *3rd and 5th Grades Christmas Choir Concert and 6th Grade Band Christmas Concert at the High School Cafetorium 5:30pm-6:30pm *5th and 6th Grades Winter Wonderland Dance 7pm-8:30pm Stafford gym. Admission is free. There will be a concession stand where students can bring money to buy snacks and refreshments. Pick up and drop off for the dance will follow the arrival/dismissal traffic pattern at the gym back door. Friday, 15th *No School for Students and Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MRB3Myr7EIvJevjneZzU1Y1x57TvRSdH/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6568c631 Go Stafford!
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
December 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!
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
5th & 6th Grade Students: You are officially invited to our 1st ever Winter Wonderland Stafford Dance! December 14, 2023 7p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Stafford Gym Admission to the dance is free. There will be a concession stand where students can bring money to buy snacks and refreshments. Pick up and Drop off for the dance will follow the arrival/dismissal traffic pattern at the gym door.
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
City of Italy Annual Christmas Festival and Lighted Parade Saturday, December 2nd from 3pm-8pm Cargill Gallman Pavilion Community Center located at 108 Harpold in downtown Italy *Featuring The Classic Swing Band from 4:30-6:30pm *Lighted Parade Starts at 7pm *Kids Area (Face Painting & Balloon Twisting) *Food Vendors *Arts and Crafts *Raffles *Music by Central Baptist Church We look forward to seeing everyone!
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 17th *No School for Students or Staff *Last day to order the 23-24 Italy ISD yearbook for $45, PreK-12th grades are all in one book! After today the price goes up! Online orders only at www.jostens.com Monday, 20th through Friday, 24th *Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students and Staff 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! Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wUEN7Z1pkSQpTx5TQAfnDrTwL5L1eVbg/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=65567aa3 Go Stafford!
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist
The NEW 2023-2024 Yearbook is now on Sale! ORDER TODAY! The yearbook is at the lowest price right now, why pay more later? Order the yearbook for your student by Friday, November 17, 2023. The 2023-2024 Yearbook will include all of Italy ISD including PreK-12th grades. Parents, Students, and Staff do not be concerned that the website says Italy High School the book will include our entire district! Our yearbook theme is Face the Music, and we are super excited about all the great memories we plan on sharing with you this year! Reminder our yearbook is a FALL Delivery so the book will be given out at the beginning of next school year that way we can include all graduation and early summer events. We will only accept online orders! LIMITED TIME OFFER Get four free icons (valued at $20.00) when you upgrade the cover by adding a student name for $8.00. The offer ends Friday, November 17, 2023. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079390/Italy-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20231031151503680102/CATALOG_SHOP/
4 months ago, Laurie Baggerly - Receptionist