Michael Steinmetz

2021-2022 School Calendar Survey

The School Board will be taking action on a Proposed 2021-2022 School Calendar at their upcoming board meeting. Your comments and suggestions about the Draft calendar will be taken into consideration to draft a final version to propose to the School Board. If you have comments or suggestions, please complete the survey by Monday, April 12, 2021. Your input is appreciated

https://forms.gle/6zrxizkJyzSCmJGU7

The survey will also be posted on the school website as well.

Michael Steinmetz

Italy ISD welcomes our new High School Principal, Sharon Graves. Go Gladiators!

Michael Steinmetz

Parents we will be STAAR/EOC Testing at the Secondary campus on April 6th and April 8th.

The 7th graders will be taking STAAR writing on Tuesday, April 6th beginning at 8:00am.
The Freshman will be taking the EOC English I exam on Tuesday, April 6th beginning at 8:00am.
The Sophomores will be taking the EOC English II exam on Thursday, April 8th beginning at 8:00am.

We are encouraging all students to go to bed early the night before their test. Students are encouraged to eat a good breakfast. They may bring a small snack and bottled water to eat if they need a break during testing.

If you have questions or concerns, please email sdavis@italyisd.org or jlawson@italyisd.org or you can call 972-483-3269.

Stephanie Davis
Italy Secondary Counselor

Michael Steinmetz

Italy ISD would like to congratulate Lee Guidry, CAP instructor at Italy ISD, for receiving the Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award! He received this award for his development of aerospace leadership curriculum that ties into the government and public administration strand of Texas’ career and technical education. Also, He implemented a drone flight school that allows cadets to earn their FAA part 107 commercial drone license before graduation.

The Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award is a national-level award established to recognize and reward any Civil Air Patrol member who is a certified K-12 teacher for outstanding accomplishments in Aerospace/STEM education and for possessing those honorable attributes we expect from American teachers who are inspiring the next generation of aerospace-related STEM citizenry.

Congratulations Mr. Guidry on a Job well done!

Michael Steinmetz

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Italy Health Services will do Spinal Screening on March 16 and March 17, 2021. State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:

 TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 – STAFFORD ELEMENTARY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 – ITALY HIGH SCHOOL
 Girls will be screened two times, once at age 10 and again at age 12.

 Boys will be screened one time at age 13 or 14.

Trained screeners will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis.

Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems.

The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child’s back while he or she stands and bends forward.

Important Recommendations:

• Students should bring shorts to school for the exam.
• Girls should wear a thin t-shirt or a sports bra or a two-piece swimsuit top underneath their shirt on exam day.
• If girls are wearing a sports bra or a two-piece swimsuit top underneath their shirt, it is recommended they remove their shirt for the screening.
• Boys and girls will be screened separately and one at a time.

The school will send you a letter if your child does not pass the screening. The letter will tell you how to follow up with a doctor.

This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups.

If you do not wish to have your child screened for religious reasons, you must submit an exemption form to the school no later than March 15, 2021.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Italy ISD Health Services.