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North DeSoto Lower Elementary |
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Monday Memo January 19, 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
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
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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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 Little Griffins will watch the Mardi Gras parade with their class. |
Grandparents Day is Friday, February 13. A detailed event calendar will be communicated soon. |
Schools are closed for Winter Break February 16-20 and Monday, February 23 for Parent Teacher Conferences.
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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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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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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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Grandparents Day Carnation Fundraiser |
Students can purchase carnations to give their grandparents on Grandparents Day (Feb 13 ).
Carnations are PREORDER only. All orders are due February 2 . The cost of each carnation is
$2.00. Please complete the form and return them with your payment. Cash or check made
payable to NDLE Booster Club. Exact change only. Late orders will not be accepted.
Thanks for your support!
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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?
Thinking Win-Win is the mindset that life is a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. It is the belief that there is plenty of success for everyone. This habit teaches students to balance courage (standing up for their own needs) with consideration (listening to the needs of others). Instead of one person "winning" while another "loses," we search for Third Alternatives—solutions that satisfy both parties.
Practicing Win-Win on the Playground
The playground is where Habit 4 truly comes to life. It is the primary place where students learn to navigate social dynamics and resolve conflicts independently. Here are ways we are encouraging students to Think Win-Win while playing:
The Timer Strategy: If multiple students want to use the same equipment, like a slide or a basketball, they can agree to set a "rotation time" so everyone gets an equal turn.
The "Half-and-Half" Agreement: If friends can’t agree on which game to play, they can spend the first ten minutes playing one person’s choice and the final ten minutes playing the other’s.
Inclusive Play: When a group is playing a game and someone new wants to join, a Win-Win leader looks for ways to adjust the rules or teams so everyone can participate, rather than leaving someone out.
Standardized Rules: Before a game begins, students can agree on the rules together. This prevents "Win-Lose" arguments later on because everyone started with the same understanding of the game.
How to Support Habit 4 at Home
Solve Problems Together: When a conflict arises between siblings or family members, ask: "What is a solution that would make us both happy?" and wait for them to brainstorm ideas.
Celebrate Others: Encourage your child to be genuinely happy for a friend or sibling who succeeds, rather than feeling like they have "lost."
Focus on Agreements: When setting expectations for chores or homework, create a "Win-Win Agreement." For example: "If you complete your chores by 5:00 PM (your win for a clean room), you can have 30 minutes of screen time (their win for relaxation)."
By practicing Habit 4, our students are learning that they don't have to step on others to succeed. They are building the foundation for healthy, lasting relationships.
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Tuesday, Jan. 20: cereal, yogurt, pineapple cup, juice or milk
Wednesday, Jan. 21: chicken biscuit, mixed fruit, juice or milk
Thursday, Jan. 22: snack'n waffles, chilled peaches, juice or milk
Friday, Jan. 23: muffin with cheese, mandarin oranges, juice or milk
Monday, Jan. 26: cereal, string cheese, chilled pears, juice or mi
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Tuesday, Jan. 20: BBQ sandwich, sweet potato tots, baked beans, chilled mixed fruit, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 21: steak fingers, mashed potatoes, green beans, garlic toast, chilled peaches, milk
Thursday, Jan. 22: hot dog, chili, baked tater tots, buttered broccoli, chilled pears, milk
Friday, Jan. 23: pepporoni pizza, buttered corn, carrot sticks, applesauce, milk
Monday, Jan. 26: chicken sandwich, french fries, salad cup, corn on the cob, chilled 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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