Stafford Elementary School

Stafford's Third Annual Career Day is just around the corner, and we would love your help. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th from 12pm - 3:30pm. We would love to open the world of potential future careers to our students. Can you help? We are looking for all types of jobs, services, and professions. We would love for presenters to come dressed in their "job attire", and even bring some hands-on experiences for our kids if possible. We'd love mechanics, bakers, businessmen, farmers, first responders etc. The sky is the limit! We want our Stafford students to understand that there is no holding them back when it comes to their future opportunities. There are all kinds of professions from which to choose. Please select the link below to fill out the google form to let us know. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnb6VRb7_laEP0aOcIkB2TeGTCd0zx6ghGbhc-OG08ZoM13w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 1st *6th Six Weeks Progress Reports sent home and available on Parent Portal Friday, 2nd *No School for Students or Staff *6th Grade Band Field Trip Teacher Appreciation Week! Monday, 5th *Teachers are NOTEWORTHY! Send a note to your teacher! Tuesday, 6th *You make us BLOOM! Bring your teacher a flower! (fresh, fake or drawn) Wednesday, 7th *My teacher is a TREAT! Bring them a snack, homemade treat or candy. Thursday, 8th *6th Grade Tours JHS (students only) *THANKFUL Thursday! Show your teacher how thankful you are in your own special way! Friday, 9th *No School for Students or Staff Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uvNtgiHGyViWYJyy-jQ9pZZfOj4Tqb9C/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6813cab3 Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students. Go Stafford!

Stafford's Third Annual Career Day is just around the corner, and we would love your help. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th from 12pm - 3:30pm. We would love to open the world of potential future careers to our students. Can you help? We are looking for all types of jobs, services, and professions. We would love for presenters to come dressed in their "job attire", and even bring some hands-on experiences for our kids if possible. We'd love mechanics, bakers, businessmen, farmers, first responders etc. The sky is the limit! We want our Stafford students to understand that there is no holding them back when it comes to their future opportunities. There are all kinds of professions from which to choose. Please select the link below to fill out the google form to let us know. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnb6VRb7_laEP0aOcIkB2TeGTCd0zx6ghGbhc-OG08ZoM13w/viewform?usp=sf_link

At Italy ISD, safety is always top priority for our students, staff and community. As an added protection, Italy ISD has partnered with Perry Weather to begin using a lightning and temperature monitoring system located at the Italy ISD football stadium. It will also monitor our baseball and softball fields. The system will automatically notify Italy ISD, Italy High School administration and Stafford Elementary administration of impending weather risks within 10 miles of our community. For a lightning strike detected within 10 miles of the stadium, the district and surrounding community will hear a siren, followed by a verbal message to move inside of a building. During outdoor Italy ISD events, practices and competitions, the system will automatically begin a 30 minute countdown. If no other lightning is detected within 10 miles in those 30 minutes, we will hear a message that the event may now continue. For community members it means lightning is not detected within 10 miles of Italy. For Italy ISD events occurring in excessive high temperatures, a siren will sound followed by a message for athletes to leave the competition field. The system will only be active during certain times of each day, and only when students, staff or community members are present for a regular school day or a school event. This system is not an outdoor warning siren for a tornadic event. Italy ISD wants you to be aware of the new alarms and what they mean as we continue to find ways to keep each other safe.

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

Stafford Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5th-8th!!

*Happy Birthday selfies with the principal! Enjoy your special day to the fullest! *Excited to celebrate our students who have shown the qualities of a Stafford HERO! Had so many this time had to take multiple fun pics! (Helpful. Engaged. Respectful. On Task.) Go Stafford!

Stafford Reminder: Tuesday, April 29th - Math 3rd-6th Grades Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student(s) with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 25th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 26th *Honor Band Field Trip Monday, 28th *Stafford library books are due this week! Tuesday, 29th *STAAR Math 3rd-6th Grades - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing. *PreK and PreK HeadStart Field Trip *Kinder Field Trip *1st Grade Field Trip *2nd Grade Field Trip May - Last Month of School!! Thursday, 1st *School Principal’s Day – Principals Are…Patient. Reliable. Important. Nurturing. Caring. Intelligent. Phenomenal. Approachable. Leaders. Supportive. Thank you, Dr. Bray, for being an AMAZING principal! *Last day to turn in Library Books! Friday, 2nd *Nutrition Staff Appreciation Day Happy School Lunch Hero Day – Ofelia, Kae, Caroline, and Jill! Thank you for nourishing the lives of our students by, not only, filling their tummies, but always greeting them with a smile! Thank you for all that you do! You are GREATLY appreciated! *No School for Students or Staff *6th Grade Band Field Trip Monday, 5th *Teacher Appreciation Week! 5/5-5/9 Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J7vVDQIsyQprmneUHmj_CbHZwkx9Om3k/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=680a8726 Go Stafford!

Stafford Elementary

Please see the flier for information on Italy ISD 2025 Athletic Banquet, Go Gladiators! https://5il.co/3e1c8

Summer Reading Skills Program

Stafford Library Books

Stafford Reminder: Tuesday, April 22nd - Science 5th - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student(s) with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing.

Stafford's Third Annual Career Day is just around the corner, and we would love your help. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th from 12pm - 3:30pm. We would love to open the world of potential future careers to our students. Can you help? We are looking for all types of jobs, services, and professions. We would love for presenters to come dressed in their "job attire", and even bring some hands-on experiences for our kids if possible. We'd love mechanics, bakers, businessmen, farmers, etc. The sky is the limit! We want our Stafford students to understand that there is no holding them back when it comes to their future opportunities. There are all kinds of professions from which to choose. Please select the link below to fill out the google form to let us know. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnb6VRb7_laEP0aOcIkB2TeGTCd0zx6ghGbhc-OG08ZoM13w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 18th *Good Friday Holiday – No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 19th *Italy Lions Club – Hosts a pancake breakfast from 8am-10am - Family Life Center at 117 South Ward Street. Plates are $8 for adults and $5 for 12 and under. They include bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, juice or coffee. Stay for the City-wide Easter egg hunt at Central Baptist at 10am. Everyone is invited! Proceeds go to the Italy Lions club scholarship fund and other Lions Club charities. *The Great Egg Hunt (toddler to 5th grade) located at Central Baptist Church starting at 10am. Free to all. Monday, 21st *School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School Tuesday, 22nd *STAAR Science 5th Grade - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing. *PreK and PreK HeadStart Field Trip Wednesday, 23rd *PreK, PreK HeadStart and New to Kinder Round Up 4:30pm-6pm Thursday, 24th *Math Blitz 3rd-6th Grades *PreK, PreK HeadStart and new to Kinder Round Up 8am-12pm Friday, 25th *No School for Students or Staff Tuesday, 29th *STAAR Math 3rd-6th Grades - Closed Campus Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2bDO5Braag4cOSAM39yoSYbc6wKIT0H/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=68011ffd Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students. Go Stafford!

To attend pre-k in the upcoming school year, students must be 4 years old or older on or before September 1 ; eligible kindergarten students must be 5 years or older on or before September 1. Required Documents for Registration 1. Student’s Certified Birth Certificate 2. Current Immunization Records 3. Student’s Social Security Card 4. Proof of Residency in the form of a current (within last 30 days) electric, gas, water bill or lease agreement. (No other documents will be accepted) 5. Parent/Legal Guardian’s Government Issued Photo Identification. The ID address must match the address on the proof of residency. 6. Proof of Income (PreK Only) Current paycheck stubs – at least 2 TANF/SNAP letter that indicates you receive benefits Child Support – Court ordered or other arrangements made (Divorce Decree will not be accepted as proof of child support) SSI Disability Proof of Benefits 2024 1040 Income Tax Return for Self Employed Students must meet one of the qualifying criteria in order to register for pre-kindergarten at no charge. Qualifies for the Free/Reduced Lunch program Is a Limited English Speaker (An oral language proficiency test will be administered at a later date) Is homeless Is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the U.S. Is the child of a member of the armed forces of the U.S. who was injured or killed while serving on active duty Is or has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing If they do not qualify we offer a tuition based pre-k at $400 a month.

Stafford Reminder: Tuesday, April 15th - Reading 3rd-6th - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing.  Please plan accordingly and send your student(s) with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students.  This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade.  Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 11th *No School for Students or Staff *Last day to order PTO Stafford Field Day Shirts using CashApp! All orders need a completed order form turned in. Monday, 14th *PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria Tuesday, 15th *STAAR Reading 3rd-6th - Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing. Please plan accordingly and send your student(s) with what they need, there will not be any deliveries to students. This notice applies to all students even if your child is in a non-testing grade. Thank you for helping our students have the best environment during testing. *PreK & PreK Headstart Field Trip *Kinder Field Trip *1st Grade Field Trip *2nd Grade Field Trip Thursday, 17th *Science Blitz Day for 5th Grade Friday, 18th *Good Friday Holiday – No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 19th *The Great Egg Hunt! Central Baptist Church starting at 10am. Free to all. Toddler to 5th Grade Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TgIZq61ds51UfUIKe6AC8wqsRRa8fbQl/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67f81f95 Reminders: *Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR, etc.). *Visitors must have valid ID to be scanned in and must wear a badge given to them at the front desk at all times. *When visiting, parents will have a designated area to eat with their student(s) only, during their designated lunch period. *Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students. Go Stafford!

Stafford STAAR Letter