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Monday Memo March 23, 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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| March 25, 27 Miss Nelson is Missing play at NDHS 27 Streetcar Snoballs
30 Students Virtual Day 31 Yearbook orders due 31- April 3 Spring Break April 6 Students return to school and PreK Field Trip 8 Discover DeSoto Day (for prospective teachers) 10 Kindergarten Musical (details below) 23 In-Person PreK Registration 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the DeSoto Administration Building (399 Jenkins St., Mansfield). 30 Pizza Day and Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures May 1 Field Day and Streetcar Snoballs 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week 14 Awards Day 22 Last day of School 31 Last day to register for PK |
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Ads are no longer available. Yearbook Orders are due March 31st. |
| Streetcar Snoballs will be at NDLE on March 27. Students who prepaid in August will get a sweet treat and other students may purchase for $4. |
Schools will be closed March 30 through April 3 for Spring Break. March 30 is a Virtual Day for students. Teachers will communicate with you what their assignments are for this day. Students and staff return to school Monday, April 6. |
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| Pre-K Round Up is Here!!!
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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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Order A Yearbook Today!!!! |
If you want a yearbook, ORDER ONE NOW! There will not be extras to purchase after they come in. 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/ All orders are due March 31st, 2026. |
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Our students will attend the NDHS play "Miss Nelson is Missing" on the following days. Student admission is $5. Please send $5 to your child's teacher for them to attend. Wednesday, March 25: Simmons, Freeman, Young, Meserole, Webb Friday, March 27: All PK, All First grade, Holsomback, Moore, Beasley, Hardaway, Turner |
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You're invited to our Kindergarten Musical! |
Dear Kindergarten Families,
Dust off your boots and get ready for a morning of music and smiles! Our talented Kindergarten students have been working hard to prepare a wonderful series of country and folk-themed songs to perform just for you. We can’t wait to see our little stars shine on stage! When: Friday, April 10, 2026 To ensure everyone has a great view, we have two performance times: 9:00 am Performance: Featuring the classes of Miss Beasley, Mrs. Hardaway, Mrs. Holsomback, Miss Moore, and Mrs. Turner. 10:00 am Performance: Featuring the classes of Miss Freeman, Mrs. Meserole, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Webb, and Miss Young.
What to Wear: In keeping with our country/folk theme, students are encouraged to wear their favorite western or cowboy-style outfits! "Sunday best" is also a great choice. We kindly ask that students do not wear hats during the performance so that every family member has a clear view of all the performers. We look forward to celebrating our students' hard work and creativity with you! Sincerely,
Mrs. Brawley and the Kindergarten Team |
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The next Booster Club Meeting will be March 11. |
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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! |
| March Leadership Spotlight: Habit 6 in Action! |
This March, our hallways have been buzzing with the power of Synergy! Habit 6 is all about valuing strengths and working together to create something better than we could alone. We are so proud of how our students have practiced "The High Way" this month:
In the Classroom: Our leaders have been synergizing during "Leprechaun Trap" builds and group projects, realizing that two (or three!) heads are better than one when solving a tricky problem. At the Lunch Table: We’ve seen students making sure everyone feels included, sharing stories, and helping one another keep our cafeteria clean and organized.
On the Playground: Whether it’s starting a new game or resolving a conflict, our students are choosing to listen first and cooperate to make recess fun for everyone. Watching our Little Griffins celebrate each other's differences has been the real "pot of gold" this month!
🏠 Family Leadership Challenge: The "Mystery Menu" 🍽️
Ready to take Synergy home? Try a teamwork challenge in the kitchen! The Goal: Work together to create a family snack or meal where everyone has a vital job, but no one person is the "boss." Synergize the Menu: Everyone suggests one ingredient. The challenge is to combine them into something tasty (even if it’s a creative new invention!). Assign Roles: One person is the "Prep Leader" (washing/sorting), one is the "Chef" (mixing/assembling), and one is the "Presentation Pro" (setting the table). The Habit 6 Check-in: While you eat, talk about which part of the meal would have been hardest to do alone.
"Synergy is not my way or your way; it's a better way, a higher way." — Dr. Stephen R. Covey |
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| Tuesday March 24: pancake of a stick, mixed fruit, juice or milk
Wednesday March 25: mini cinnamon roll, yogurt cup, tropical fruit cup, juice or milk Thursday March 26: cereal bar, cheese square, chilled peaches, juice or milk Friday March 27: breakfast pizza, mixed fruit, juice or milk |
| Tuesday March 24: mini corn dogs, macaroni and cheese, green beans, sweet potato tots, chilled applesauce, milk
Wednesday March 25: breaded pork chip, steamed rice, gravy, seasoned greens, carrot sticks, cornbread, chilled mixed fruit, milk Thursday March 26: chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, California mixed veggies, roll, chilled pears, milk Friday March 27: deli sandwich or grilled cheese, baked chips, baked beans, carrot sticks, mandarin oranges, 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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All parents and guardians need to download the JCampus Student app. You can download the JCAMPUS App to get easy access to your child's grades, transcripts, and attendance. For the 2026-2027 school year, this will also be used as our main source of communication between teachers and parents instead of ROOMS. Please download the app today. You can use your current Student Progress Center Log in information to log in to the app. Click here for instructions => JCAMPUS
Check out the DeSoto Parish Schools Parent Hub for information and resources about our school and the district.
Here is a link to a YouTube tutorial for the JCampus App. JCAMPUS APP TUTORIAL |
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