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Monday Memo February 2, 2026 |
NDLE's Mission Statement: The Little Griffin family serves, cares, and educates creating a love for learning leading to graduation. |
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| February 6 - Booster Club Concessions First Grade 101st Day
Kindergarten 100th Day Streetcar Snoballs 9-13 : Book Fair Week 12 - NDHS Mardi Gras Parade 9:00 am 13 - Grandparents Day 16-20: Winter Break (Schools Closed)
23 - SPT Conference/ Virtual Day for Students 23 - PreK4 Online Registration begins |
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Zearn challenge has been extended to FEBRUARY 11th. |
The Little Griffins will watch the Mardi Gras parade with their class. |
| Schools are closed for Winter Break February 16-20 and Monday, February 23 for Parent Teacher Conferences. |
Parent Teacher conferences for the third nine weeks are Monday, February 23. Check ROOMS for instructions on how to schedule a meeting with your teacher. |
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Grandparents Day is Friday, February 13th. See the flyer below for a detailed schedule. PreK Grandparents will begin at 8:00 in the Gym. Kindergarten Grandparents will begin at 8:50 in the gym. First Grade Parents will begin at 9:40 in the gym. |
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Pre-K Round Up Begins Soon!!! |
DeSoto Ready Start is having Early Childhood Roundup (PreK Registration) in person on April 23, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the DeSoto Administration Building (399 Jenkins St., Mansfield).
All registration can be completed online beginning February 23. Click the link DeSoto Ready Start Registration. Deadline for registration is May 31, 2026.
Students must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026 to register for PreK-4 Classes at NDLE. You will need the following documents to upload when you register: - Child's birth certificate, social security card, and immunization record
- Parent/Guardian's current drivers license, electric bill, 2nd household bill, and last 2 check stubs for all adults in the household (if no Medicaid/SNAP) For more information, check your child's folder for a flyer from the district office or call Tina Anderson at (318) 270-6416. |
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Time to Buy a 2026 NDLE Yearbook |
Flyers will be coming home in student folders with a QR code and details about purchasing yearbooks. All yearbook sales are online. Our yearbooks cost $42 with all fees included. Our yearbooks are made with the company Pictavo and managed through Cowen Photography. Our yearbooks will be distributed to students before the last day of school in May 2026.
Our school receives a portion of the proceeds for yearbook and any Cowen photography picture sales. Essentially yearbooks and picture sales are fundraisers for our school. In order to maximize the school's earnings, we will not be ordering any extra yearbooks to be sold at the end of the year. In other words, if you want a yearbook, order one through the website before March 31. If you need help with ordering or have any questions, please email tara.brawley@desotopsb.com. You can scan the QR code provided in this post or go to the online store with this link https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/ Business or personal ads may also be purchased on the website. Here are the total prices for business or personal ads. Quarter page ($26.25) Half page ($52.50) Whole page ($105) Parents can design their own ad on the website or you can send the pictures and a message to tara.brawley@desotopsb.com and I will create an ad for you. All orders and completed ads are due March 31, 2026. |
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Book Fair will be February 6-13. Students will shop during their STREAM/Library enrichment time. They may also shop with their grandparent on Grandparents Day, Friday, February 13. Students can bring cash or parents can set up an eWallet by scanning the QR code above or clicking this link https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northdesotolowerelem
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The next Booster Club Meeting will be February 11 and Concessions will be February 6. |
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You can email our Counselor, Mrs. Arinder with any questions concerning your child or you can request her to meet with your child by clicking this link. Counselor Referral |
This student was nominated by their teacher or other staff member for exhibiting Leader In Me Habits. They received a Leadership Coin that was used to get a book from our book machine. Thank you for being valuable members of your classrooms and great examples for your classmates! |
| Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®
This month, our students are practicing Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. This habit focuses on the principle of respect and deep, intentional listening. What is Habit 5? In "Kid Language," Habit 5 simply means: Listen Before You Talk.
Most of us listen with the intent to reply—thinking about what we want to say next instead of truly hearing the speaker. Habit 5 teaches us to listen with the intent to understand. It encourages us to see the world from another person's perspective before sharing our own. Why is it Important for Kids? Stronger Friendships: By listening carefully, children show their friends that they value their ideas and feelings. Better Conflict Resolution: Understanding "the other side" of a story helps kids find peaceful solutions.
Increased Confidence: Once children feel they have truly understood someone else, they can express their own ideas more clearly and with greater courage. How to Practice at Home
Listen with "Ears, Eyes, and Heart": Remind your child that good listening isn't just about hearing words; it’s about watching body language and feeling the speaker’s emotions. Ask Before You Advise: When your child is upset, try saying: "Help me understand how you're feeling first." Really listen without interrupting before offering help or solutions.
The "One Hour Challenge": Try to go one hour without talking, only observing and listening to others. Discuss what you learned by being "the listener". |
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| Tuesday, Feb. 3: waffles, peaches, juice or milk
Wednesday, Feb. 4: chicken biscuit, mixed fruit, juice or milk Thursday, Feb. 5: breakfast pizza, pears, juice or milk Friday, Feb. 6: cereal bar, cheese square, banana, juice or milk Monday, Feb. 9: stuffed pancakes, cinnamon apples, juice or milk |
| Tuesday, Feb. 3: mini corndogs, macaroni and cheese, green beans, sweet potato tots, chilled applesauce, milk
Wednesday, Feb. 4: pasta and meatsauce, buttered broccoli, California veggies, garlic toast , peaches, milk Thursday, Feb. 5: breaded pork chop, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned greens, cornbread, apple slices, milk Friday, Feb. 6: pepperoni pizza, buttered corn, carrot sticks, mixed fruit, milk
Monday, Feb. 9: chicken sandwich, french fries, salad, corn on cob, peaches, milk |
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| NDLE's Hometown Spirit Shop
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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.
NDLE Hometown Spirit Shop | |
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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.
If you need help with ROOMS, click ROOMS.
You can download the JCAMPUS App to get easy access to your child's grades. Click here for instructions => JCAMPUS
Check out the DeSoto Parish Schools Parent Hub for information and resources about our school and the district. |
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