Upcoming Reminders:

All ND schools will be closed Friday, April 18 for Good Friday and Monday, April 21 for SPT conferences. Please check ROOMs to schedule a time with your teacher for a conference time. Also, Kindergarten will be going on a field trip to Gators and Friends on Tuesday, April 22.

Booster Club hosts Mornings with Mom

NDLE's Booster Club invites all moms to come have a donut with your Little Griffin before school on the following days:

Pre-K and ECSE - Tuesday April 29

Kindergarten - Wednesday April 30

First Grade - Thursday May 1

Park in our parking lot and meet in the NDLE Gym from 7:00-7:40 am. School does not begin until 7:10, so if you come early, make sure you stay in the gym with your child until 7:10. If you don't have a mom or mom isn't available, other special ladies in your life are welcome to stand in!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 5-9

We will celebrate our teachers and staff of NDLE during the week of May 5-9. Booster Club is arranging special lunches and treats for our school employees this week.

Click here for our staff's favorite things if you want to get anyone a gift.

If you or your business would like to donate towards making this week extra special, please email lindsay.burford@desotopsb.com or contact our Booster Club.

The top sellers in our Popcorn Fundraiser will get their prizes at school on May 12th.

Pre-K Roundup Online

ALL REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE ONLINE beginning February 14, 2025 at desotoreadystart.com

PreK-4 students must be 4 by September 30, 2025 to register.

You will need the following things to upload when you register:

Child’s birth certificate
Child’s social security card
Child’s immunization record
Parent/Guardian’s current driver’s license (address must match bills)
Parent/Guardian’s electric bill (service address correct)
Parent/Guardian’s 2nd bill (water, gas, cable, satellite-same address)
Last 2 check stubs for all adults in the household (if no Medicaid/SNAP)
Print and sign “Attendance Agreement” from desotoreadystart.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Tina Anderson (318) 270-6416

Parents can access menus and nutritional information by clicking here.

Breakfast

Tuesday, April 15- pancake on a stick, pears, juice, milk

Wednesday, April 16- donut holes or cinnamon rolls or stuffed pancakes, oranges, juice, milk

Thursday, April 17 - breakfast pizza, mixed fruit, juice, milk

Friday, April 18 - No School

Monday, April 21 - No School

Lunch

Tuesday, April 15- chicken alfredo, green beans, romaine snack pack, italian bread, peaches, milk

Wednesday, April 16- steak finger sandwich, french fries, broccoli bites, strawberry cup, milk

Thursday, April 17 - mini cheeseburger or classic cheeseburger, red beans, sandwich salad cup, pears, milk

Friday, April 18 - No School

Monday, April 21 - No School

If you need to get in touch with your teacher, you may send them a ROOMS message. To get in touch with our administration team, please send an email or call the office at (318) 925-2383. All school employees' email is first name.last name@desotopsb.com

Mr. Russell Tabor, Principal russell.tabor@desotopsb.com

Mrs. Lindsay Burford, Assistant Principal lindsay.burford@desotopsb.com

Mrs. Stephanie Arinder, Counselor stephanie.arinder@desotopsb.com

Office staff: Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Salter

tracy.miller@desotopsb.com

dena.salter@desotopsb.com

Please contact our office staff for ANY transportation changes