Upcoming Events...

Nov. 19 - 4H Clover Bud meeting at 9:40 am
Nov. 20 - Booster Club Pizza and Pajamas for students who pre-ordered
Nov. 22 - First Grade Field Trip to Papa Simpson's Farm
Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break (Schools closed)
Dec. 2 - SPT conferences 10:00a-6:00p (virtual day for students)
Dec. 4 - First Grade Field Trip to NSU Christmas Gala
Dec. 6 - Pizza with the Principal for attendance
Dec. 9 - First Grade Christmas Musical 6:30 pm (Anderson, Bickham, Burford, Enders, Fogleman) *wear Christmas pajamas
Dec. 10 - First Grade Christmas Musical 6:30 pm (Chambers, Hasty, Register, Wheeler, Woods) *wear Christmas pajamas
Dec. 10 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Piney Park
Dec. 11 -Santa Pictures, students wear an outfit of their choice, Cowen photography will send home a note with QR code to order pictures
Dec. 12- Christmas at the U, NDUE 5:00pm
Dec. 13 - Kona Ice / PK Field Trip to The Nutcracker
Dec. 16 - Booster Club meeting 3:15 pm in multipurpose room
Dec. 17 - 4H Clover Bud meeting 9:40 am
Dec. 18 - Grinch Day, students can wear green/Grinch themed clothes
Dec. 19 - Frosty Fest during the school day, students can wear pajamas
Dec. 20 - Teacher Work Day, NO STUDENTS!!!!
Dec. 23 - Jan. 8: Christmas Break (Schools Closed)

The Little Griffin Family serves...

This is the last week that NDLE Clover Buds are collecting coats and blankets. There is a box in the lobby where you can drop off your donation. They will be collecting coats and blankets until Nov. 22.

Attention First Grade Parents....

Dear First Grade Parents,

It is time for our annual Christmas Musical. This year we will perform ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by: Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse. We invite all first grade parents and friends to attend. Students will perform in 2 groups of 5 classes to accommodate our 10 first grade classes and their families.

Performance A: Mrs. Anderson, Bickham, Burford, Enders and Fogleman’s classes

Perform for the school- Monday, December 9th at 9:00 am. Students wear uniforms.
Perform for family and friends - Monday, December 9th at 6:30 pm. Students wear Christmas pajamas as their costume

Performance B: Mrs. Chambers, Hasty, Register, Wheeler and Woods’ classes

Perform for the school- Tuesday, December 10th at 9:00 am. Students wear uniforms.
Perform for family and friends - Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 pm. Students wear Christmas pajamas as their costume

Performances are in the North Desoto Lower Elementary Gym. Parents and guests are asked to sign in when entering the gym. Speaking part auditions were held in Music class the week of Nov. 11-15. All students were given the opportunity to audition or not. I mark a checklist of items I am looking for (follows direction, speaks with expression, confident in front of class, speaks loudly, speaks clearly) and choose students based on their performance in the audition. I will send home speaking parts before Thanksgiving break to give you time to work on it with them. We will begin rehearsals in the gym the week we get back from Thanksgiving break. If you have any questions, email tara.brawley@desotopsb.com or send me a Rooms message.

Santa Pictures on Wednesday, Dec. 11

Students may wear outfit of their choice. Students will bring home a note with a QR code to order pictures.

Teacher's Favorite Things

For those of you who want to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, here is a link to a Google sheet that lists our teachers' and staff's favorite things.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DHeKnl3SsKXL_yfzKOGbvOPbcl0xcj51jL9OYj2-0MM/edit?usp=sharing

Breakfast

Tuesday, Nov. 19- Chicken biscuit, mixed fruit, juice, milk

Wednesday, Nov. 20 - fruit loop waffle, pears, juice, milk

Thursday, Nov. 21 - pancake bites, mandarin oranges, juice, milk

Friday, Nov. 22- cereal bar, string cheese, pears, juice , milk

Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-29

SPT Conferences Monday Dec. 2 (No Students)

Lunch

Tuesday, Nov. 19 - chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, California blend vegetables, buttered roll, pineapple cup, milk

Wednesday, Nov. 20 - BBQ sandwich, baked beans, cheesy broccoli, tropical fruit cup, milk

Thursday, Nov. 21 - chicken sandwich, french fries, sandwich salad cup, pears, milk

Friday, Nov. 22 - pepperoni pocket or Tony's pizza, corn, tater tots, mandarin oranges, milk

Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-29

SPT Conferences Monday Dec. 2 (No Students)

No school for students on the following dates:

Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 2: Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:00 am-6:00 pm (schedule a time with your teacher through Rooms Message)
Dec. 20: Teacher Work Day
Dec. 23- Jan. 8: Christmas Break

Volunteer Opportunities

Kona Ice Days: Here is the link for those of you who volunteered for Kona Ice days. There are a few slots available if you would like to volunteer. Volunteers will take students who are getting Kona Ice to the truck and return them to class after they eat their sno cone. Thanks so much!

link to sign up genius

Holiday/Frosty Fest: Volunteers are also needed for some upcoming holiday activities. If you would like more information about volunteering please email lindsay.burford@desotopsb.com

Booster Club News...

The next Booster Club meeting is December 16 at 3:15pm in the NDLE Multi-purpose room. Enter the building though the front office entrance.

Pizza and Pajamas is Wednesday, Nov. 20

This is only for students who pre-paid for this activity. Those students may wear their pajamas on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Booster Club will provide pizza for them on this day.

Counselor's Corner...

Our character trait that we are focusing on this month is gratitude. Our counselor, Mrs. Arinder, has put together mini-lessons for our teachers to share with students about what gratitude is, how we show gratitude, and recognizing what we are grateful for. Teachers and staff will be recommending students for character coins for students who show gratitude. Character coins allow students to get a book out of our Little Griffin book machine in the lobby.

As adults, we can set an example of how to show gratitude. Mrs. Arinder has been printing out the teacher and staff shoutouts and posting them around the school so students can see us as adults showing gratitude for each other. If you would like to show gratitude for one of our staff members or the school, please use the link below. https://forms.gle/9zPw9a2aXL7bN4qz7

Reminders...

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.