North DeSoto Lower Elementary
There will be new parents in the drop off/pick up carline everyday this week due to our PK staggered enrollment. Please be mindful that some of these new parents may make mistakes. The first day that ALL 500 of our students will be at school is Friday, Aug. 15. The District and School administration will continue to evaluate the carline and will make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your patience.
If you would like to skip carline all together, you can contact our office to find out the bus operator for your address or click this link to find out more information Transportation Department.
Our office phone number is (318)925-2383. You can also email tracy.miller@desotopsb.com or dena.salter@desotopsb.com.
Example Note or Email:
Hi Mrs. West,
Bobby Smith needs to go to carline today 8-11-2025 instead of the bus. Thanks, Mrs. Brawley
To make transportation changes, please send a WRITTEN NOTE IN YOUR CHILD's FOLDER. Please include the student's name, their homeroom teacher, and the date of the change. This is the preferred method for transportation changes.
If someone different is picking your child up in carline, make sure they have one of your car tags.
DO NOT send ROOMS messages for transportation changes.
If you there is a situation where you can not send a written note, you may send an email to BOTH of our office staff before 1:30 pm.
If there is an emergency, call our office at (318) 925-2383.
We will continue accepting cash or check for Pre Pay until Friday, Aug. 15.
If sending cash, it must be exactly $63. We will not send home change. If you send more than $63, it will be considered a donation.
Please make checks payable to NDLE.
Please write your child's shirt size and pepperoni or cheese pizza somewhere on your form.
Streetcar Snoballs will be at school on August 22. This is a monthly fundraiser for our school. Please send money in your child's folder if you did not pre-pay. Always send money in a labelled ziplock bag or envelope with your child's name, their teacher, and what it's for (example: Bob Jones, Mrs. Smith, Snoball money)
Come join the NDLE Booster Club on Wednesday, September 3rd at 3:00 pm in the Multi-purpose room. This is the best way to get involved with volunteering at our school.
The Booster club will sell concessions on Friday, September 5th. Please send money in your child's folder in an envelope or ziplock bag that has their name and "concessions" written on it.
Are you looking for a spirit shirt to wear with uniform bottoms on Fridays? Buy your spirit shirt here and also support our school! Click the link below.
What does a school counselor do?
Behind the Scenes:
Works with teachers and staff to build a positive school culture. Uses schoolwide data to understand and respond to student needs. Supports students through intervention and accommodation processes (SBLC, MTSS, and 504).
In Action:
Teaches classroom lessons. Checks in with students who need a little support. Helps with peer conflicts or big feelings.
"I’m here to support every student on campus, not just in
one-on-one sessions or small groups, but in ways that touch
all areas of school life." - Mrs. Arinder
If you would like to refer your student to meet with Mrs. Arinder for any reason, click this link. Counselor Referral
Monday, August 11: cereal, fruit cup, juice or milk
Tuesday, August 12: Pancake sandwich, fruit cup, juice or milk
Wednesday, August 13: Trix french toast, fruit cup, juice or milk
Thursday, August 14: Breakfast pizza, fruit cup, juice or milk
Friday, August 15: Cereal bar, fruit cup, juice or milk
Monday, August 18: Cereal, fruit cup, juice or milk
Monday, August 11: hot dog, French fries, corn on the cob, carrot sticks and dip, mandarin oranges, milk
Tuesday, August 12: mini corn dogs, baked beans, buttered broccoli fruit cup, milk
Wednesday, August 13: spaghetti, California veggies, salad, garlic toast, apple slices, milk
Thursday, August 14: chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, dinner roll, fruit cup, milk
Friday, August 15: grilled cheese sandwich, Sun Chips, grape tomatoes and dip, chili pinto beans, fruit cup, milk
Monday, August 18: hamburger, sweet potato rounds, baked beans, sandwich salad cup, chilled peaches, milk
As a Leader in Me School, we have 5 Core Paradigms that drive our decisions, behaviors, and results. A paradigm is simply the way we “see” things. These 5 Core Paradigms include:
• Everyone can be a leader.
• Everyone has genius.
• Change starts with me.
• Empower students to lead their own learning.
• Educators and families partner to develop the whole person.
These paradigms or “the way we see things” at our school drive our everyday interaction with not only your student, but ourselves too. A partnership with families supports our ability for students to lead their own educational journey—empowering them to be responsible, reflective, and active in their learning experiences. The great news about paradigms is that they are also powerful at home! When you operate through these five paradigms in your own life, you are communicating your own value as well as encouraging greatness in your student.
Ways to engage your family in these paradigms can include:
Everyone can be a leader. Recognize that you are a leader. Reflect on your strengths and the strengths of your family members.
Everyone has genius. Ask your student what their unique genius is.
Change starts with me. Discuss how each member of the family has shown personal responsibility for their actions and choices.
Empower students to lead their own learning. Empower your student at home to be “in charge” of their learning experience by asking questions rather than just always giving them the answer.
Educators and families partner to develop the whole person.
Reflect on how you take care of your mind, body, heart, and spirit and share that with other members of your family.
For more district-wide back-to-school information, including our student handbook and setting up your Student Progress Center account (for grades access), click here.
North DeSoto Lower Elementary
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, Louisiana 71078
(318) 925-2383
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