Italy High School

Parents of all Junior High and High School students: All students were given a permission slip to attend the YES Sexual Education Program next week. Please ask your student for it! PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS AN OPT IN PROGRAM, THEREFORE A PERMISSION SLIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY NURSE HOPGOOD NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE! Parents check you email for the forms or visit our website.

Dear Parent/Guardian: Italy ISD has a partnership with ACT, a not-for-profit organization that provides educational assessment, research, information, and program management services. In Texas, all tenth graders take the PreACT. This assessment measures what students have learned in their courses and helps educators identify the information that students still need to learn to succeed in college or a career. The PreACT simulates the ACT testing experience by providing students early exposure to ACT test-quality questions. The PreACT is reported on the same 1–36 score scale as the ACT, but PreACT has a maximum score of 35. The PreACT also provides a predicted ACT composite score range. Italy ISD will be administering the PreACT exam on Wecnesday, March 1st, 2023. The PreACT assessment includes four multiple-choice tests: English, math, reading, and science. The PreACT is designed to help parents and educators identify areas where students may need additional academic support or remediation. The PreACT can also help to initiate strategic conversations between parents and schools regarding dual enrollment decisions, identifying curriculum gaps, implementing interventions on behalf of students, and choosing Advanced Placement classes. Your student has access to study material in their Google Classroom. If you have questions or concerns about the PreACT, please contact Mrs. DeBorde at medeborde@italyisd.org. Thank you, Meredith DeBorde Italy Junior High/High School Academic Counselor 972-483-7411, ext. 1214

Dear Parent/Guardian, Our school has partnered with Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) to provide information on relationships and sexual health. Through these programs, students are provided research-based information on how to achieve optimal health and are encouraged to focus on their dreams and goals. Please join us for the Parent Presentation to preview what the students will see and receive tools and strategies for communication with your child. Parent Program Location: Italy High School Old Cafeteria or virtually at meet.google.com/iob-rxms-mkz Date: Monday, Feb 6, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. The student program will be presented on: Wednesday, February 15, 2023_ Youth Equipped to Succeed believes strongly in connecting students to positive messages and healthy relationships that will help them navigate cultural pressures. Through their programming, students of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances are equipped with the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need in order to achieve more healthy and successful futures. Youth Equipped to Succeed mission: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope Our students will be participating in Aim for Success which focuses on the health benefits of waiting for sexual activity. Topics included are teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and emotional hurts. Students in 7th-12th grade also receive information on contraception and establishing their own boundaries. To view an outline of the program content, please visit the Youth Equipped to Succeed website at: https://justsayyes.org/program-outlines/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE RETURN A FORM FOR EACH STUDENT IN GRADES 7-12 BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023. THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH A “YES” RESPONSE IN ORDER FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND / VIEW THE PROGRAM. Written permission is required for students to receive sexual health information. YES, I do want my child to attend/view the Determined to Succeed presentation. NO, I do not want my child to attend/view the Determined to Succeed presentation. Child (printed name): ___________________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian (printed name): _______________________________________________________ (Signature): ___________________________________________________ (Date): ______________ Click Link below to donwload and print form. https://5il.co/1od0t

Dear Parent/Guardian, Our school has partnered with Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) to provide information on relationships and sexual health. Through these programs, students are provided research-based information on how to achieve optimal health and are encouraged to focus on their dreams and goals. Please join us for the Parent Presentation to preview what the students will see and receive tools and strategies for communication with your child. Parent Program Location: Italy High School Old Cafeteria or virtually at meet.google.com/iob-rxms-mkz Date: Monday, Feb 6, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. The student program will be presented on: Wednesday, February 15, 2023_ Youth Equipped to Succeed believes strongly in connecting students to positive messages and healthy relationships that will help them navigate cultural pressures. Through their programming, students of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances are equipped with the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need in order to achieve more healthy and successful futures. Youth Equipped to Succeed mission: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope Our students will be participating in Aim for Success which focuses on the health benefits of waiting for sexual activity. Topics included are teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and emotional hurts. Students in 7th-12th grade also receive information on contraception and establishing their own boundaries. To view an outline of the program content, please visit the Youth Equipped to Succeed website at: https://justsayyes.org/program-outlines/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE RETURN A FORM FOR EACH STUDENT IN GRADES 7-12 BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023. THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH A “YES” RESPONSE IN ORDER FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND / VIEW THE PROGRAM. Written permission is required for students to receive sexual health information. YES, I do want my child to attend/view the Determined to Succeed presentation. NO, I do not want my child to attend/view the Determined to Succeed presentation. Child (printed name): ___________________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian (printed name): _______________________________________________________ (Signature): ___________________________________________________ (Date): ______________ Click Link below to donwload and print form. https://5il.co/1od0t

Due to ongoing inclement weather, Italy ISD will be closed on Thursday, February 2nd. Even though the afternoon forecast for tomorrow shows temperatures increasing, the morning will still have significant icing that will be treacherous for our buses and families to be on the road. We plan to see everyone back on Friday! Continue to be safe if you have to venture out.

Due to ongoing inclement weather, Italy ISD will be closed on Wednesday, February 1st. Please be safe if you have to venture out.

Italy ISD 2023 Yearbook price will increase after this Friday. Share in the savings by placing your order today! The current sales price is $50 which will last until Friday, February 3, 2023. If you are unsure that you have already purchased this year's book, contact Mr. Glover at jglover@italyisd.org. HURRY, ACT NOW! ONLY 5 DAYS REMAINING FOR THE SPECIAL YEARBOOK OFFER! ORDER YEARBOOK › https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079390/Italy-High-School/2023-Yearbook/20220927211503373125/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_content=453273&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_BE_LC2_NL_E3_20230124&utm_source=sfmc&utm_id=8788018a-f7cc-4223-90ca-1747777f160a&utm_term=All+Subscribers

Due to the quickly changing weather conditions, Italy ISD will be closing early today. Stafford Elementary will dismiss at 2:00 and Italy JH/HS will dismiss at 2:15. School tomorrow, January 31st, will also be cancelled as conditions are not expected to improve within the next 24 hours. The Boys and Girls Basketball games in Hamilton originally scheduled for Tuesday evening have been rescheduled for Thursday, February 2nd in Hamilton at 4:00 and 5:30 PM..

Due to the weather forecast, all after-school activities for Italy ISD have been canceled for today. We will continue to monitor the evolving weather situation and will let you know if there are any further cancelations.

ITALY ISD celebrates BLACK HISTORY MONTH with the community by making our DIVERSITY SHIRT design available again to pre-order. Forms are also available at the high school front office and the elementary front office. Return completed form along with payment to either location. **Cash accepted. Make checks payable to Italy ISD.** Order deadline: • Wednesday, February 8, by 2:00 p.m Sizes currently available and pricing: • YOUTH S — Youth XL = $12 • ADULT S — ADULT XL = $12 • ADULT 2XL — Adult 4XL = $14 NOTE: Shirt Availability Subject To Change. Contact: • lboyd@italyisd.org Thank you all for supporting the students at Italy ISD. ihs.italyisd.org #OneTeamOneItaly

THERE'S ROOM FOR EVERYONE Representation is more important than ever. Celebrate school pride, a sense of belonging, and the diverse communities that make Italy ISD Schools great with the 2023 yearbook. Share in the savings by placing your order today! The current sales price is $50 which will last until Friday, February 3, 2023. If you are unsure that you have already purchased this year's book, contact Mr. Glover at jglover@italyisd.org. HURRY, ACT NOW! ONLY 10 DAYS REMAINING FOR THE SPECIAL YEARBOOK OFFER! ORDER YEARBOOK › https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079390/Italy-High-School/2023-Yearbook/20220927211503373125/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_content=453273&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_BE_LC2_NL_E3_20230124&utm_source=sfmc&utm_id=8788018a-f7cc-4223-90ca-1747777f160a&utm_term=All+Subscribers ---------------------------------------------- BUDGET FRIENDLY PAYMENT PLAN JPay® is the affordable, easy way to pay for your yearbook. Spread the cost over three payments and enjoy no interest or fees.* *Credit card installment plan available on orders of $30 or more. Win the Day, Go Gladiators! Jeremiah J. Glover Italy Yearbook Teacher Jglover@italyisd.org (972)483-7411 x1307 Room 307

Italy Independent School District 300 College Street Italy, Texas 76651 972-483-1815 Italy ISD Approves 2023-2024 4-Day Instructional Week School Calendar On Monday, January 23, 2023, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Italy ISD Board of Trustees, the 2023-2024 School Calendar was approved. The 2023-2024 school calendar will be different from previous calendars as it includes a 4-day instructional week for students and staff. Students and staff will attend school Monday-Thursday with most Fridays set aside for campuses to use as Intervention and Support days or for staff to attend and participate in professional development. Fridays will also include opportunities for extra-curricular activities. The research and planning for the possible change in the calendar began earlier in the fall with a general staff survey on how much interest there might be in pursuing the change. District representatives also attended workshops in the area being conducted for other districts interested in the alternate calendar. Campus presentations were made to provide additional information as well as meetings with the district’s site-based decision making committee. Finally, a survey along with a draft calendar and frequently asked questions were made available to students in grades 7-11, parents, families and community members via Facebook and the district website. Why did Italy ISD consider a four-day instructional week and approve the change? The primary reasons are to retain and attract quality teachers and staff, provide stability and quality instruction for students, boost student and staff well-being, maintain strong student attendance and give time back to students and staff to improve overall performance and quality of life. Italy ISD is unable to pay employees the same salaries as the larger school districts that are in the area. The district hopes this helps give Italy ISD a competitive edge in hiring employees. By being able to hire and retain the highest quality and experienced teachers and support staff, the quality of instruction and student success should increase. The 4-day Instructional week also has the potential to attract more students to the district. Making this change should have a positive effect on student and staff morale and having off one day a week will help with attendance rates of students and staff alike. Staff and families can use the day during the week to schedule appointments, take care of family obligations, etc… that often take them out of school. The 2023-2024 board-approved calendar and FAQ document can be found at this link: https://5il.co/1li36 https://5il.co/1li37 Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Italy ISD is exploring the idea of a 4-Day Instructional Week calendar to pilot beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. For many, a 4-day Instructional Week may seem like a new idea. However, more than 1,600 schools around the US and more than 40 schools in Texas currently offer a 4-day instructional week calendar. Even more Texas schools are considering the move to a 4-Day Instructional Week Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The 4-day instructional week calendar has allowed innovative school districts across the country to attract and retain high-quality teachers to provide effective instruction for students. Please take a few minutes to access a Sample Calendar, a document with Frequently Asked Questions, as well as a survey to provide your input at (Survey Closed) Your time, attention and input is appreciated. Or Visit https://www.italyisd.org/ News to view and complete Survey

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.

RED RIBBON WEEK

Dear Seniors 2023 Parent/Guardian: In 2022, Texas Education Agency (TEA) has implemented NEW graduation requirements for graduating Seniors. The reasoning behind the requirement is a large amount of "untapped federal resources available for post-secondary education.” In better terms, there are funds available for education that are now being used and TEA wants our students to have every opportunity available to take advantage. Many parents have started the process of working through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) because their student is applying to a higher institution or trade school. Students do have additional options and the high school counselor will be discussing this with your student next week. We see that this seems overwhelming and we are inviting representatives from Navarro College financial aid department to assist you here at Italy High School. Students are asked to bring their laptop and representatives can assist in the process. This event will be Wednesday, November 2nd at 5:30-7:30pm in the OLD Cafeteria. Attached you will find resources for this process. As a reminder - Italy ISD does not have a computer lab, so students are asked to bring their laptop to complete this online process. Should you have questions, feel free to reach me at 972.483.7411, extension 1214. We will work through this together! Go Gladiators! COMMON QUESTIONS: What does FAFSA stand for? Free Application for Financial Student Aid What can I do prior to attending the FAFSA Night? Students need to create a FSA ID at www.studentaid.gov Can I use my school email address? Your school email will be deleted once you graduate. Create an account - using an email address OUTSIDE of school email.

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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.