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North DeSoto Lower Elementary |
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Monday Memo January 12, 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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January
14 - Booster Club Meeting 3:00 pm
16 - Prepaid Pizza Day #2 and Booster Club Concessions
19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Schools Closed)
30 - Kindergarten 100th Day Celebration
First Grade 101st Day Celebration
Fabulous Friday Assembly
Streetcar Snoballs
February
6 - Booster Club Concessions
9-13 : Book Fair Week
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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As DeSoto Parish Schools plan for the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, please take a moment to share your thoughts by completing the feedback survey. The survey will close Friday,January 16th, 2026 at noon.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/wh2vAGu94CEpzc7x6
Thank you for providing your input as we look ahead to the next school year!
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Parents,
If you haven't already, please download the JC Student App. The username and password is the same for the Student Progress Center. This app gives you up to date information about your child's grades and attendance.
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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/
Books can be personalized with the student's name for $10. 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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Our 2nd Pizza Day is Friday, January 16. This was a prepay fundraiser. Students may not buy pizza on this day. Booster Club will also be selling Concessions on this day. Students may bring money to purchase concession items. |
Please remember that all schools will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026. |
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Streetcar Snoballs will be at NDLE on Friday, January 30th. Students had the choice to prepay at the beginning of the year or students can purchase snoballs for $4. |
Kindergarten and First Grade parents, please be sure to check your child's folder and ROOMs messages for information from your teacher about how they will celebrate the 100th or 101st day of school. PreK celebrated their 50th day of school and will not participate in this. |
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The next Booster Club Meeting will be January 14 and Concessions will be January 16. |
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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! |
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Habit 4: Think Win-Win — Everyone Can Win!
This month, our school is focusing on Habit 4: Think Win-Win. At its heart, this habit is the belief that everyone can succeed. It’s not about you versus me; it’s about finding a way for both of us to be happy.
What Does "Think Win-Win" Mean?
Think Win-Win is a mindset of abundance—the belief that there is enough success and happiness to go around for everyone. It requires a balance of two key traits:
Courage: Standing up for what you want and need.
Consideration: Being kind and sensitive to what others want and need.
When a conflict arises, students are encouraged to look for Third Alternatives—solutions that neither person thought of alone, but that make both parties feel like winners.
Practicing Think Win-Win at Home
You can help reinforce this habit by trying these simple activities with your child:
The "Golden Rule": Discuss how treating others the way you want to be treated is the foundation of a Win-Win attitude.
Sibling Disputes: Instead of acting as the judge, encourage your children to brainstorm their own solutions. Ask them, "How can we make this a win for both of you?".
Family Games: While games have winners and losers, emphasize that the relationship is what matters most. Enjoying the time together is the true Win-Win.
"Caught Being Win-Win": Create a chart to recognize family members when they are "caught" looking for a mutual solution or showing happiness for someone else’s success.
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Tuesday, Jan. 13: mini cinnamon roll, string cheese peaches, juice or milk
Wednesday, Jan. 14: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit, juice or milk
Thursday, Jan. 15: banana muffin, yogurt, pineapple cup, juice or milk
Friday, Jan. 16: cereal, cheese square, banana, juice or milk
Monday, Jan. 19: Schools Closed for MLK, Jr. Day
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Tuesday, Jan. 13: mini corn dogs, macaroni and cheese, green beans, applesauce, carrot sticks, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 14: pasta and meatsauce, buttered broccoli, garden salad, garlic toast, strawberry cup, milk
Thursday, Jan. 15: chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, California veggies, Roll, chilled pears, milk
Friday, Jan. 16: pizza, buttered corn, carrot sticks, fruit mix, milk
Monday, Jan. 19: Schools Closed for MLK, Jr. Day
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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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