ATTENTION PARENTS!!!!!!

Friday May 2nd is a Virtual Day for ALL North DeSoto Schools because NDHS Softball is going to state. Check ROOMs and your child's folder for any assignments that they may need to complete on that day. SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED!

APEX Fundraiser Results

Thank You for an Amazing Apex Experience – We’d Love Your Feedback!

We wanted to take a moment to thank you for welcoming us to North Desoto Lower for the past two weeks. It was truly a joy getting to know your INCREDIBLE students and working alongside your AMAZING faculty. Watching your school community come together with such enthusiasm and teamwork made this Apex experience truly special. To help us continue improving our program, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. It helps our team create an even better, more engaging experience for future Apex events. It also allows our leadership team to understand how the Apex team is performing while on campus.

Would you mind taking a few minutes to complete our survey and share your experience? Here’s the link: https://myapexevent.com//survey/north-desoto-lower-elementary-school-obstacle-course

Please share with Coaches !!!

We greatly appreciate your time and insights. Your feedback helps us continue growing and serving schools like yours even better.

Thank you again for partnering with us to build leaders and make a positive impact on your campus. We hope to see you again soon!

-Awesome Abri, Let's go Lauren, Big Zac !!!!

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.

NDUE's Fellowship of Christian Athletes group is hosting a Community Prayer Night for the National Day of Prayer. Everyone from the Griffin community is invited to NDUE at 6 pm on May 7th to participate.

Mark your calendars to register for soccer in the Fall!

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 29- Pancake Dippers or cinnamon roll, peaches, juice, milk

Wednesday, April 30- Pancake on a stick, mixed fruit, juice, milk

Thursday, May 1 - juice, milk

Friday, May 2 - juice, milk

Monday, May 5 - juice, milk

Lunch

Tuesday, April 29 - pasta and meatsauce, romaine snack pack, Italian bread, orange wedges, milk

Wednesday, April 30 - classic burger, french fries, carrot sticks and dip, chilled peaches, milk

Thursday, May 1 - chicken crunchers or roasted chicken, steamed rice, gravy, broccoli, carrot sticks and dip, dinner roll, mixed fruit, milk

Friday, May 2 - Pizza, seasoned corn, sugar snap peas, chilled pears, milk

Monday, 5 - Mini corn dog, romaine snack pack, carrot sticks and dip, chilled peaches, milk

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