North DeSoto Lower Elementary

Monday Memo, Feb. 24-28, 2025

NDLE's Mission Statement: The Little Griffin family serves, cares, and educates creating a love for learning leading to graduation.

Upcoming Events...

  • Feb. 28 - NDLE First Grade Mardi Gras Parade for PK and Kindergarten

  • March 1 - Last day to buy an ad for the yearbook

  • March 3 - Booster Club Meeting @3:15 in the multipurpose room

  • March 4 - NDHS Mardi Gras Parade (9:30 am) and NDLE Literacy Night 5:30 pm (more information coming soon)

  • March 6 - PreK Roundup in person at NDLE 12:00-3:00

  • March 7 - Dr. Seuss Dress up day and Pizza with the Principal Attendance reward

  • March 17- Wear St. Patrick's Day shirt or green shirt and uniform bottoms

  • March 19 - students go to Alice in Wonderland play at NDHS

  • March 21 - Wear silly socks for down syndrome awareness, Kona Ice, and Yearbook orders due

  • March 26 - Spring Pictures (students wear outfit of their choice)

  • March 24-28: The Gingerbread House will be teaching students during S.T.R.E.A.M.

  • March 31- April 4: Spring Break (schools closed)

Pre-K Roundup begins online Feb. 14, at NDLE on March 6 12:00-3:00

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 

ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN THE PORTAL. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL (EMAIL ADDRESS YOU PROVIDE IN THE PORTAL) PRIOR TO ROUNDUP IF YOUR CHILD IS COMPLETE. If you do not receive an email, you will need to come to Roundup at your school. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:  Tina Anderson (318) 270-6416

Should you suspect that your child has developmental delays or you need an interpreter, please contact Tina Anderson prior to the Roundup at your child’s school.

Area child care centers will be onsite at Roundup for other opportunities available for your child.

If you have a foster child, please contact Tina Anderson. We have a place for your child.

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For parents who have purchased ads, please email tara.brawley@destotopsb.com if you need help with creating your ad.

Yearbook orders due March 21st. Ad Sales are due March 1st.

Yearbooks are sold for $40 until March. 21st. Ads are also available to buy on the same website until March 1st. You can scan the QR code on the flyer below or go to www.buytheyearbook.com and type in school number 1471727-2501.

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Booster Club News...

  • The next Booster Club Meeting is March 3 at 3:15 in the multipurpose room.

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Breakfast

Tuesday, Feb. 25- cereal and graham crackers, string cheese, chilled pears, juice, milk

Wednesday, Feb. 26 - waffles, tropical fruit cup, juice, milk

Thursday, Feb. 27 - cereal bar, cheese square, pineapple cup, juice, milk

Friday, Feb. 28 - breakfast pizza, mixed fruit, juice, milk

Lunch

Tuesday, Feb. 25 - burrito, spanish rice, seasoned beans, taco salad cup, apple slices, milk

Wednesday, Feb. 26 - burger, baked beans, sugar snap peas, mixed fruit, milk

Thursday, Feb. 27 - chicken spaghetti, seasoned green beans, garden salad, italian bread, chilled pears, milk

Friday, Feb. 28 - pizza, seasoned corn, carrot packs, chilled pears, milk

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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

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Did you know?

  • Our school district has a YouTube channel where they show videos of school board meetings, finance meetings, and many other videos about the district. You can access it by clicking this link DeSoto Schools YouTube Channel

  • We are excited to announce some new updates to navigation features in our DeSoto Parish Mobile App! ✅ One View, One Experience – Access school information, classroom updates, messages, and announcements in one centralized location—no more switching between “School” and “Rooms.” ✅ Quick Access to Recent Updates – View all recent messages and announcements for all your children, across all teachers, in dedicated spotlight sections. Check out these resources to get started! 📲 📖 Help Articles – Step-by-step guidance on navigating the app https://support.edurooms.com/kb/guide/en/navigating-your-app-with-rooms-JrPndahD6y/Steps/3814979 📝 Apptegy Family Survey – Share your feedback! https://apptegy.typeform.com/to/mmNGTJIU 🎥 Watch the Video Tutorials: 📌 English: https://youtu.be/zW9d0VzqDFI 📌 Spanish: https://youtu.be/W8Cnu-tgK9M Download the DeSoto Parish Mobile App today and experience the new, improved way to stay connected!

Let's have a great week together! #DreamBelieveAchieve

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North DeSoto Lower Elementary

2623 Hwy 171

Stonewall, Louisiana 71078

(318) 925-2383

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