Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 29th *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford APRIL Wednesday, 2nd *Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to all our amazing paraprofessionals! They use their talents to help students discover their own. Dedicating their time and energy each day to the students in their care and doing it all while meeting the individual needs of many. Ms. Chagnon, Ms. Flurry, Ms. Price, Ms. Perkins, Ms. Weatherwax, Mr. Grant, Ms. Walker, Ms. Weimar, Ms. Rose, Ms. Enriquez, Ms. Vrba, Ms. Creighton, Mr. Escamilla, Coach Mounce, Ms. Allen, and Ms. Escamilla! *World Autism Awareness Day – Wear Blue to Shine a Light on Autism! Thursday, 3rd *End of 5th Six Weeks Friday, 4th *School Librarian Appreciation Day! Librarians connect people with books, communities, and countless resources every day. They deserve great appreciation. Thank you for all your hard work and extra time on the awesome book fairs! We literature-ly can't thank our amazing librarians Ms. Jones and Mr. McDaniel enough! *Staff Development Day – No School for Students Saturday, 5th *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eicPGz2yBVSZt5dFKha-pTPvODalD5m0/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67e56681 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!

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

Last Two Learning Camps for 3rd-6th Grades Saturday, March 29th and April 5th from 8:30am-12:30pm **Our campus will be closed to visitors due to STAAR Testing on the dates below. Please plan accordingly and send your student with what they need, backpacks, lunches, water bottles, etc. 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. Tuesday, April 15th - STAAR Reading 3rd-6th Tuesday, April 22nd - STAAR Science 5th Tuesday, April 29th - STAAR Math 3rd-6th

Stafford Reminders: Tuesday, March 25th *Family Book Fair Night 4:30pm-6:30pm. Kona Ice will be here, proceeds will benefit the Stafford library! *Open House for all grades and STAAR Night - Teachers will be available in classrooms from 5pm-5:45pm.

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

ITALY ISD JUNIOR & SENIOR PROM INFORMATION Italy High School Junior/Senior Prom Under the Stars Saturday April 12th Telico Gin, Ennis, TX 7-10 pm tickets $30

YEARBOOK SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS ARE NOW FOR SALE $130.00 Full Page $80.00 1/2 Page $40.00 1/4 Page $20.00 1/8 Page ORDER BY 03/31/2025 Dear Parent or Student, Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed below. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 03/31/2025 https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 21st *No School for Students or Staff *World Down Syndrome Day – Rock Your Socks or Wear Blue and Yellow! Saturday, 22nd *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Monday, 24th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *School Board Meeting 5:30pm at the High School Tuesday, 25th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! *Family Book Fair Night 4:30pm-6:30pm. Kona Ice will be here, proceeds will benefit Stafford library! *Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night. Teachers will be available in classrooms from 5pm-5:45pm Wednesday, 26th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! *Carter BloodCare Blood Drive! Last blood drive for the year at the high school from 9-3pm. If you are interested in signing up, please let me know. Each adult donation is used to help earn a red blood cord for graduating seniors as well. Kim Hopgood, RN khopgood@italyisd.org Thursday, 27th *Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. *Grand Friends Week! Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 29th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 830-1230pm at Stafford 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. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BmWRA2TZYW401RKMpAMNSi6R8j1CmyC6/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67dc4e93 Go Stafford!

Stafford Families, As we hit the last stretch of the school year, rest/sleep and school attendance must be a priority. This is a helpful graphic from Baylor Scott and White on sleeping hours for your student.

Tuesday Night, March 25 at Stafford we have a Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night The Book Fair will be open 4:30-6:30 p.m., with Kona Ice available for purchase. Kona Ice purchases will benefit the library too! Teachers will be available in Classrooms from 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Kinder Graduation Pictures have been scheduled for Monday, April 7th. LifeTouch will provide the white gowns and cap with tassels for the pictures. Paper order forms will be sent home with students. To order online please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day id EVTJX8CDN. Thank you!

Thursday, 20th Spring Book Fair Begins!! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. Monday, 24th through Thursday, 27th Spring Book Fair Week! Families can shop with their students during students lunch time. Tuesday Night, March 25 at Stafford we have a Family Night/STAAR Preview/Focus on EOY Objectives Night The Book Fair will be open 4:30-6:30 p.m., with Kona Ice available for purchase. Teachers will be available in Classrooms from 5:00-5:45 p.m. Grandparents Lunch Week at Stafford! Tuesday, March 25th PreK 11:15am 2nd 12pm 3rd 12:45pm Wednesday, March 26th 6th 11am Kinder 11:45am 1st 12:30pm Thursday, March 27th ECSE & FLS 11am 5th 11:30am FLA 11:45am 4th 12:15pm 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.

Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford

Congratulations to our very own Jaslyn Acosta! Well done and we are proud of you! You represented Italy ISD phenomenally!

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 7th *No School for Students or Staff Sunday, 9th *Daylight Savings Time – Spring Forward an Hour Monday, 10th through Friday, 14th *Spring Break – No School for Students or Staff Monday, 17th *PTO meeting at 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria Thursday, 20th *Spring Book Fair families can shop with their student during the students lunch time Friday, 21st *No School for Students or Staff *World Down Syndrome Day – Rock Your Socks or Wear Blue and Yellow! Saturday, 22nd *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F8J_So4Moh73bh7BZJEpwSVRkDvtZOFi/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67c9d4c0 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!

Parents just letting you know buses are running a little late because of the storm, but they are on their way.

Italy ISD Athletic Banquet Information:

Stafford Spring Book Fair

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 28th *No School for Students or Staff March Saturday, 1st * Learning Camp at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm Sunday, 2nd *Read Across America Day – Dr. Seuss Birthday! – “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Dr. Seuss *Texas Independence Day Monday, 3rd *“Cat in the Hat” Wear your favorite hat to school! Tuesday, 4th *Step into the world of Seuss with your wackiest socks! Wednesday, 5th *Oh the Places, You’ll Go – Dress in your Hawaiian or tourist gear and let the fun begin! Thursday, 6th *4th Grade Field Trip Friday, 7th *No School for Students or Staff *Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Thank you to our wonderful maintenance staff Brad, Bobby, JD, Michael and Lynn. You always go above and beyond for Italy ISD. Thanks for being flexible with your schedule, your willingness to do so does not go unnoticed. You’re also always quick to answer the call when a situation arises. Your work and dedication are genuinely appreciated! Monday, 10th – Friday, 14th *Spring Break – No School for Students and Staff 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. Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oNizcyqFFb_bf1FQqhrw67lYbxNoRiD3/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67c0b296 Go Stafford!