Stafford Elementary School

Stafford Weekly Announcements: Friday, 31st *No School for Students or Staff February Saturday, 1st *Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30-12:30pm at Stafford Saturday, 1st through Friday, 28th *National African American History Month Monday, 3rd through Friday, 7th *National School Counseling Week! They serve as advocates, mentors, coaches, cheerleaders, and teachers. They are truly the glue that holds so many aspects of our schools together!! Thank you Ms. Barnes and Mrs. Gomez, we appreciate your hard work and dedication. Monday, 3rd – Thursday, 6th *PTO Valentine Candy Grams on sale during PE - $1 for blow pop or air head; $2 for sour patch or fun dip Friday, 7th *Daddy Daughter Dance sponsored by Junior Class for 3rd-6th grades in the Stafford Cafeteria from 7-9pm; please pay at the door with cash or checks payable to Italy ISD. $10 per dad, $10 per daughter. If you have more than 1 daughter attending each additional daughter will be $5. The event is for students who are currently registered and attending Stafford. Saturday, 8th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 830-1230pm at Stafford Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWECFfLscngyMml6LUY8OMuvA_zjFe4S/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=679bbc1a Go Stafford!

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

Please see the approved 2025-2026 School Calendar. https://5il.co/36lqi

Good afternoon, Today is the last day for any sales during our fundraiser for 5th grade music and 6th grade band. Please send all of the money/checks and the order forms tomorrow in the envelope that came with the order forms. We thank you for allowing the students to participate in this fundraiser. We could not have done this without you! If you have any questions please email me at kdaugherty@italyisd.org Kind Regards, Katie Daugherty Stafford Elementary Music Teacher Italy High School Assistant Band Director Italy High School Color Guard Director

Stafford PTO Valentines Candy Gram Sales!

Stafford Elementary School Spring Picture Day is on Thursday, January 30th – Individual and Class To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVT3WFW7D (Class) or EVT2WC7QV (individual) Paper order forms will be sent home with students and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373.

Level Up STAAR Saturdays at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades

Stafford Weekly Announcements: School Board Appreciation Month!! We are so grateful to our dedicated School Board members for their commitment and service! A huge heartfelt thank you to President - Allen Richards, Vice President - Dennis Perkins, Jr., Secretary - Ashton Russ, Cortney Janek, Tessa South, Parker Reeves, and Nichole Galvan for volunteering your time and efforts for the students and staff of Italy ISD! Friday, 24th All Students and Staff Attend School Saturday, 25th Learning Camp for 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Monday, 27th School Board Meeting at 5:30pm at the High School Thursday, 30th Class and Individual Spring Pictures Friday, 31st No School for Students or Staff Saturday, 1st Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bCEiSb-LQ97CaJPgFPoW74wiuvCUXzAY/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67929385 Go Stafford!

All IYAA kids get in free with their black jersey!

Daddy Daughter Dance at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades - Hosted by the Junior Class

Level Up STAAR Saturdays at Stafford for 3rd-6th Grades

Italy ISD is Hiring! Stafford Elementary has one open position! **Cafeteria Campus Manager at Stafford** To apply or view more detailed information about the position please go to https://www.region10.org/o/r10esc/page/txed-job-network-overview We would love to have you be a part of our team! Go Stafford!

UIL 2nd-5th Grade in Dawson are going later then expected. We will post again when they have left Dawson.

UIL 2nd-5th Grade in Dawson are going later then expected. They are hoping to leave about 5pm. We will post again when they have left Dawson.

Stafford Weekly Announcements: School Board Appreciation Month!! We are so grateful to our dedicated School Board members for their commitment and service! A huge heartfelt thank you to President - Allen Richards, Vice President - Dennis Perkins, Jr., Secretary - Ashton Russ, Cortney Janek, Tessa South, Parker Reeves, and Nichole Galvan for volunteering your time and efforts for the students and staff of Italy ISD! Friday, 17th *No School for Students or Staff Monday, 20th *MLK Holiday – No School for Students or Staff Friday, 24th *All Students and Staff attend School Saturday, 25th *Learning Camp 3rd-6th Grades at Stafford 8:30am-12:30pm Video Link from Mr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k0Jjt7W_c7FwytnKMh8IFoT2flKDWASm/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=67895bd3 Go Stafford!

Floral Design is selling candy bouquets for our February arrangement/Valentines Sale! Orders with payment are due to me by Monday, February 3rd. We accept cash or checks payable to Italy FFA. **Make sure you are attaching a specialized message for your Valentine, if you wish! Everything will be delivered on Thursday February 13th *We will be delivering throughout the HS during 2nd period or high school staff and students can also pick up during passing periods. Stafford will be delivered in the afternoon. Please let me know if you have any questions!! Karlee Harton Italy High School Agricultural Science Teacher kharton@italyisd.org

Parents UIL students are running a little late 6th-8th. Back around 7:20.

Saturday Learning at Stafford - 3rd-6th Grades!

Inclement Weather Notice No school on January 9-10, 2025. Dear Italy ISD Families, The forecasted winter storm is approaching North Texas. Based on information from the National Weather Service, conditions will vary greatly within our community and region. There is a likelihood that road conditions could deteriorate during the school day on Thursday, which could create the potential for slick roads in our community and country roads. In order to ensure we do not put our students, staff and families in an unsafe situation, Italy ISD schools and offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9th and Friday, Jan. 10th. All after-school events and activities will be cancelled as well. The safety of our families and staff is a priority, and the decision to close was made out of an abundance of caution. With the weather possibly deteriorating during school hours on Thursday, we want to err on the side of safety to prevent a need to release school early. An early release creates many complications including but not limited to: ensuring parents are home to receive young children, parents picking up younger children earlier than usual, high school-aged drivers possibly driving home in difficult road conditions, and staff attempting to make it home in difficult conditions. We hope the early notification helps families with any necessary childcare arrangements. The days of missed instruction will not require make-up days. The Italy ISD calendar includes additional minutes to accommodate these two inclement weather days. However, if any additional inclement weather days are needed during the remainder of the semester, those days will likely be made up on a Friday we would not typically be at school. We appreciate your support and understanding. Stay safe and warm. Rachel Kistner Superintendent

Italy ISD Spring Safety Week Italy ISD will host Spring Safety Week January 13-16, 2025. Throughout the week, administration will lead campuses through different safety drills. The Safety of our students and staff is a top priority.