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North DeSoto Lower Elementary |
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Monday Memo November 17, 2025 |
NDLE's Mission Statement: The Little Griffin family serves, cares, and educates creating a love for learning leading to graduation. |
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November
17 Youth Night at NDHS Soccer Games 5:30 pm
21 Streetcar Snoballs
24-28 Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed)
December
16 First Grade Christmas Musical
9:00 am Fogleman, Enders, Burford, Edwards-Hall and Bates
10:00 am Wheeler, Chambers, Woods, Register, Hasty/Boyce
17 Santa Pictures
18 Student Christmas Parties
19 Flex day (we may or may not attend school this day based on NDHS Football playoffs)
22-January 7 Christmas Break
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School will be closed for Thanksgiving break November 24-28. We will see everyone back on Monday, December 1st. |
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Please use the link or QR code to complete a digital survey for our school, North DeSoto Lower Elementary. District and School leaders use the information collected on these surveys to plan for the future. Parent Survey Link |
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The next Streetcar Snoball date is Friday, Nov. 21. |
Our First Grade students will perform a Christmas Concert on Tuesday December 16. Bates, Burford, Edwards-Hall, Enders, and Fogleman at 9:00 am. Boyce (Hasty), Chambers, Register, Wheeler, and Woods at 10:00 am. First Grade students wear Christmas attire. Parents and Family are welcome to attend. Enter at the NDLE Gym. |
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Cowen Photography will come take Santa pictures on Wednesday, December 17. Students will be sent home with a QR code on a half sheet of paper with information about how to order pictures. |
School will be closed December 22-January 6 for Christmas Break. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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NDLE's only drop off entrance is Entrance #1, North of North DeSoto Upper Elementary. Morning Carpool begins at 7:05 a.m. Please make sure your child is ready to get out when you pull all the way forward in the drop-off line. Carpool drop-off ends at 7:35 a.m.
For your child's safety, do not drop them off once duty teachers go inside. After that time, please park and walk your child in through the cafeteria to check them in. Students are considered tardy after 7:40 a.m. We want to be sure that every student is safe and supervised.
Thank you for helping us keep mornings safe and smooth.
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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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Don't forget about our Zearn Math Space Race! As our students complete Zearn lessons, they’re traveling through space—one mission at a time! We’re celebrating Louisiana’s proud role as America’s Rocket Factory by launching an out-of-this-world challenge. Each completed Zearn lesson moves your class farther across the galaxy! The goal is to complete 12 Zearn lessons by November 21st, and the reward is Galaxy Slime! Get ready to blast off, explorers—the mission begins Monday! |
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The next Booster Club Meeting will be January 14 and Concessions will be January 16. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful events our fabulous Booster Club parents have helped with and organized during the Fall semester! They will host a Parents Night Out on Friday, Dec. 5th from 5:00-8:00 pm for kids in PreK- 5th grade. See the flyer below for more information. These will be coming home in folders. |
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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 |
These students were 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 3 Family Challenge: Put First Things First!
“Work first, then play!”
Habit 3 teaches us to focus on what’s most important before we do the fun extras. It’s about managing our time, responsibilities, and choices so we can reach our goals—and still have time for what we love!
Family Challenge:
This week, try the “Big Rocks First” Challenge!
Talk Together: As a family, make a list of your “big rocks” (important things)—like schoolwork, family time, chores, or sports practices. Then list your “small rocks” (fun extras)—like video games, TV, or playtime.
Plan It Out: Use a simple calendar or sticky notes to plan your week. Make sure the “big rocks” get scheduled first
Reflect: At the end of the week, talk about what you noticed.
What helped you stay focused?
How did it feel to get important things done first?
Did having a plan make your week smoother?
Celebrate your success with a fun family activity! Putting first things first helps everyone stay balanced, organized, and ready to lead.
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Tuesday, Nov. 18: sausage biscuit, chilled mixed fruit, juice or milk Wednesday, Nov. 19: blueberry waffles, chilled pears, juice or milk Thursday, Nov. 20: cereal, mandarin oranges, juice or milk Friday, Nov. 21: cereal bar, string cheese, chilled pears, juice or milk -
Monday, Dec. 1: cereal, string cheese, mandarin oranges, juice or milk
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Tuesday, Nov. 18: burger, baked chips, sandwich salad cup, carrot sticks and dip, chilled pears, milk Wednesday, Nov. 19: steak finger sandwich, sweet potato tots, sandwich salad cup, chilled mixed fruit, honey mustard cups, milk Thursday, Nov. 20: deli sandwich, baked chips, pinto beans, buttered broccoli, chilled peaches, milk Friday, Nov. 21: pizza pocket, buttered corn, green beans, tropical fruit cup, milk -
Monday, Dec. 1: burger, baked beans, california veggies, peaches, milk
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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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