Stafford Elementary School

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!

2024 Italy Youth Basketball Registration Online registration is now open. You can register online at https://www.jotform.com/form/232854809592165 Registration fee is $65, payment is due at fittings, cash, check or Venmo will be accepted. All players Kinder through 6th grade must live in Italy or go to Italy ISD. The cutoff date is this weekend on November 5th. Follow us on Facebook IYAA Sports. Thank you!

Stafford Parents, I am sorry for the inconvenience of postponing the PreK (Fields), Kinder, 1st Grades Field Trip that was to happen on October 31st after looking at the cold/windy weather conditions. With it being an outside field trip walking around the zoo, the weather would not cooperate. We will reschedule but will not pick a date before November 13th so it gives any parents who need to work with their employers time to take off at least two weeks in advance notice. Mrs. Nelson will be calling the zoo today to look at a good time and will send a message of the new field trip date. Thank you for your understanding.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Thursday, 26th *Big Kahuna Fundraiser product delivery in the gym. They are set up and ready for parents. Please enter the gate that faces Harris Street. Pull up to the gym door and a representative will bring out your boxes. Smaller items are sent home with students. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!! *Stafford Fall Festival 5:30-645pm, wear your costumes tonight not at school on 31st *PreK Ms. Fields, Kinder and 1st Grades field trip permission slips and $10 per student due today. *Permission slips for Big Kahuna limo bus ride due today. Friday, 27th *No School for Students or Staff Monday, 30th *Big Kahuna Fundraiser Limo Bus Day Tuesday, 31st *Halloween no costumes at school *Field Trip for PreK (Fields), Kinder, and 1st grades. Parents are welcome 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. *Trunk or Treat on Main Street from 5-6pm. Downtown Italy – wear your favorite costume to this evening event! Thursday, 2nd *End of the 2nd Six Weeks Friday, 3rd *Staff Development Day - No School for Students Sunday, 5th *Daylight Savings Time - Fall Back an Hour Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6EWJOqhZZIhDyfwP3bfJ06-E7ciwdc6/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=653a7629 Go Stafford!

Stafford Fall 2023 Festival Activities Thursday, October 26th 5:30-6:00 Classroom Open House 6:00-6:45 Fall Festival Activities (students can wear their costumes)

Please join us tonight, October 25th at 6pm in the Italy High School Cafeteria for our monthly FFA meeting!

Stafford Nursing Department

The Lemonade War by: Jaqueline Davies *One School, One Book" Stafford's Vocabulary Parade on Thursday, October 26th - All grade levels can participate. Last year’s parade was amazing with so much creativity. Students pick a vocabulary word from the book and decorate themselves in a way to explain the definition of the word. We will walk the halls of Stafford and show off our new words and creativity. Please make sure your word is displayed for everyone to see. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Monday, 23rd *Red Ribbon Week – Be Kind to Your Mind – Live Drug Free! Mindful Monday - mental health and manners. You’re mentally strong and will use good manners! Wear your favorite superhero shirt. Tuesday, 24th *Red Ribbon Week – Be Kind to Your Mind – Live Drug Free! Hats off to healthy nutrition Tuesday! Wear your favorite hat and enjoy extra fruits, veggies, milk, and water every day! Wednesday, 25th *Red Ribbon Week – Be Kind to Your Mind – Live Drug Free! Work Out Wednesday! Exercise and wear your favorite (school appropriate) fitness clothes or sports team attire! Thursday, 26th *Red Ribbon Week – Be Kind to Your Mind – Live Drug Free! The Lemonade War – Vocabulary Parade - All grade levels can participate. Last year’s parade was amazing with so much creativity. Students pick a vocabulary word from the book and decorate themselves in a way to explain the definition of the word. We will walk the halls of Stafford and show off our new words and creativity. Please make sure your word is displayed for everyone to see. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. *Big Kahuna Product Delivery in the gym 11-4pm, smaller items are sent home with students. *Stafford Fall Festival 5:30-7pm, wear your costumes tonight not at school on 31st *Field trip money is due for PreK Fields, Kinder and 1st grades $10 per student, parents pay at the gate Friday, 27th *No School for Students and Staff Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aFLdrHyb3WYyg165aM8OcSAgfYx_paP2/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=65313d28 Go Stafford!

Red Ribbon Week Theme at Stafford Elementary: “Be kind to your mind. Live drug free.” Healthy Habits Celebrated - October 23rd-26th

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