Stafford Elementary School

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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/

It's that time again! The Junior Class at the High School is having their Mini Bundt Cake Fundraiser! **Buy one for yourself or gift it to someone else! **Makes great little gifts for your kiddos Teachers too! Orders & Payments (check payable to Italy ISD or cash) are due NOVEMBER 16th Cakes: $6 each. They will be delivered on December 6th Flavors: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Red Velvet White Chocolate Raspberry Lemon Confetti Classic Vanilla Please reach out to any of the Juniors if you would like to purchase one. We also have an order form at Stafford in the front office! Thank you for your support!

The Italy FFA Officers are selling Poinsettias starting today, Monday November 13th and ending Tuesday, November 28th. Please see attached flyer for more information!

Italy ISD Board of Trustees Vacancy The Italy ISD Board of Trustees currently has a vacant seat on the board with the recent resignation of Shawn Holden. The School Board will be accepting applications from now through 4:00 PM on November 16, 2023. Guidelines for applying as well as the application can be found on the district website at the following link: Application for Italy ISD School Board Vacancy https://5il.co/276y2 Guidelines for Filling a Vacancy on the Italy ISD School Board https://5il.co/276y3

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 10th *No School for Students and Staff Saturday, 11th *Veterans Day – A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Monday, 13th *Wear Red, White and Blue Today! *Honor walk-through halls - Veterans please start arriving around 7:45am, we plan to start at 8am! *2nd grade Field Trip – Parents can follow the bus or meet us there, parent tickets purchased at the gate. If you plan on taking your child from the field trip, you must sign them out with your child’s teacher. Tuesday, 14th *PreK (Ms. Fields class), Kinder, and 1st Grades Field Trip - Parents can follow the bus or meet us there, parent tickets purchased at the gate. If you plan on taking your child from the field trip, you must sign them out with your child’s teacher. *PTO meeting in the cafeteria at 4:45pm - A few great reasons to attend meetings: 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 email staffordptopresident@gmail.com or on Facebook Stafford Elementary PTO. Thank you for your support! Friday, 17th *No School for Students and Staff *Last day to order 23-24 Italy ISD yearbook, online only, PreK – 12th grades all in one book please click on this link https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079390/Italy-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20231031151503680102/CATALOG_SHOP/ Monday, 20th through Friday, 24th *Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students and Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bRbduIxffxS4cpMzPd0yAXl_LGKviIyV/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=654d1278 Go Stafford!

Stafford Families: On Monday, November 13th we would love to honor our Veterans with a walk-through Stafford halls and breakfast in our library. Please start arriving around 7:45am, we plan to start at 8am. Even if you cannot make it on the 13th, we would love to have pictures of our Veterans for our honor wall. If you have the following information, please include it with your email to Mrs. Minton at lminton@italyisd.org by this Thursday the 9th. *Military Picture and/or current picture with Stafford student or staff *Veterans Name *Branch of Service *Years of Service *Connection with student or staff for example father of Lisa Minton Thank you!

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/

The NEW 2023-24 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 2023-24 Yearbook will include all of Italy ISD including PK-12 grade. 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. ITALY HIGH SCHOOL ITALY, TX - 2024 Yearbook jostens.com favicon.ico

Dear Parents and Families, We will be honoring and celebrating our veterans on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00 AM. This celebratory program will be in the Old Gym at Italy High School. We would be honored for you to be our guest for this event. Our Civil Air Patrol will present the colors, our band will play a tribute to the armed forces, and we will have a guest speaker. We hope that you will be able to join us for this special program.

NEW DATE for the field trip that was postponed due to weather on 10/31 will now be on Tuesday, November 14th PreK (only Ms. Fields class), Kinder, and 1st grades, student tickets are $10 each, parents are welcomed to follow the bus or meet us there.  Parents pay for their tickets at the gate.  If you plan on taking your child from the field trip you must sign them out with their teacher.  Thank you!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Please email your Veterans Picture, Branch, Years of Service, and Connection to Stafford student and/or staff to Mrs. Minton lminton@italyisd.org for our Honor Wall! Friday, 3rd *Staff Development Day – No School for Students Sunday, 5th *Daylight Savings Time – Fall Back an Hour Monday, 6th *Beginning of 3rd Six Weeks *2nd grade field trip permission slip, waiver and $8 per student are due today. Parents pay at the gate. *National School Psychology Week! They promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve students’ outcomes. A huge thank you to Ms. Barnes and Ms. Minchew for all you do for Stafford students and staff! Wednesday, 8th *Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal Friday, 10th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 11th *Veterans Day Monday, 13th *Veterans Honor Walk at Stafford Go Stafford!

Italy ISD Board of Trustees Vacancy The Italy ISD Board of Trustees currently has a vacant seat on the board with the recent resignation of Shawn Holden. The School Board will be accepting applications from now through 4:00 PM on November 16, 2023. Guidelines for applying as well as the application can be found on the district website at the following link: Application for Italy ISD School Board Vacancy https://5il.co/276y2 Guidelines for Filling a Vacancy on the Italy ISD School Board https://5il.co/276y3 See Above

Please click on this link for November Menus https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services Thank you!

Stafford Families: On Monday, November 13th we would like to honor our Veterans with a walk-through Stafford halls and breakfast in our library. Even if you cannot make it on the 13th, we would love to have pictures of our Veterans for our honor wall. We will create a picture like the examples attached. If you have the following information, please include it with your email to Mrs. Minton at lminton@italyisd.org *Military Picture and/or current picture with Stafford student or staff *Veterans Name *Branch of Service *Years of Service *Connection with what student or staff for example father of Lisa Minton Thank you!