Our school is in progress of building a new playground area, which will include the equipment in memory of our beloved student Mason Chandler, and updating the PreK playground area by the cafeteria. The proceeds from most of our fundraisers are going to these huge projects. Please consider selling popcorn to contribute to this (very expensive) cause that will bring joy to all of our Little Griffins for years to come. The fundraiser begins today and ends February 14th. We would like for you to turn your packets in by February 12th to give the office staff time to organize and document before Winter Break.

Mrs. Odom is excited to announce that our NDLE Scholastic Book Fair will be February 6-14. Students will shop on their Library/STREAM day. Students can pay cash, parents can come shop during their child's time and pay with a card, or Grandparents can take them to shop on Friday, Feb. 14 for Grandparents day. Click the link to shop online or set up an E-Wallet for your child. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ndle

Click this link to see the schedule for classes shopping at the book fair https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w6xbG1pC3vvlgzuyZ5k8KFgbbmt6aEPC1HHNoO4G1WM/edit?usp=sharing

All grades will start with an assembly in the gym. Each grade level has a different start time.

• Kindergarten assembly start time 8:00-8:30

• PreK assembly start time 8:50-9:20

• First grade assembly start time 9:40-10:10

Siblings will go with the grade of the youngest students. Please let your child's teacher know if this will be the case for your family. Grandparents will leave the assembly and follow their student to their teacher's classroom to sign them out for the activities. If your child will remain at school, they can be returned to their classroom. If your child is being checked out, they can leave with the grandparent after their last activity.

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.

• ALL messaging will be done through ROOMS so it is very important to have this set up. Email tara.brawley@desotopsb.com if you need help

• Class DOJO is an app to download to view your child's behavior at school. If you have questions about behavior, ask your teacher through ROOMS.

• We only accept cash for any kind of money collection at school. Please send the exact amount. All money should be in an envelope or ziplock bag with your child's name, their teacher's name, and what the money is for.

• If your child will be going home a different way, please send a dated note to your child's teacher and an email to Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Salter in the office by 12:00 pm. tracy.miller@desotopsb.com or dena.salter@desotopsb.com

• Please label all backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, and jackets with your child's first and last name. This will help us return items when they are lost.