North DeSoto Lower Elementary

Monday Memo Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2024 (Red Ribbon Week)

NDLE's Mission Statement: The Little Griffin family serves, cares, and educates creating a love for learning leading to graduation.

Upcoming Events...

  • Oct. 28 - Nov. 1: Red Ribbon Week (dress up days posted below)

  • Oct. 30 - Booster Club BOO Grams delivered at school

  • Oct. 31 - NDLE Book Parade at 9:00 am

  • Nov. 4 - Free Dress for students who donated candy for Monster Math Night

  • Nov. 5 - ELECTION DAY (NO SCHOOL!!!!!!!)

  • Nov. 8 -Kindergarten Veterans Day Musical 8:15 am (for parents and the public)

  • Nov. 11 - Kindergarten Veterans Day Musical 8:15 am (for NDLE students)

  • Nov. 12 - NDHS Youth Soccer Night 5:30 pm at Griffin Stadium

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Monday- Wear Neon colors

Tuesday- Wear a hat

Wednesday- Wear your favorite outfit

Thursday - Book Parade costume

Friday - Wear green in memory of Mason Chandler

**Please make sure that kids dress in clothes that they can go to the bathroom by themselves.

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NDLE's Annual Book Parade is Thursday, Oct. 31st at 9:00 a.m.!

Please note the time change to 9:00 instead of 10:00. Teachers have let all parents know which book they will represent during the parade. Students can be checked out/signed out with their teacher after the parade. PreK Parents go to the PreK teachers' outside door to check students out. Kindergarten parents go to the Gym to check students out. First grade parents go to the cafeteria to check students our. Students will be walking around all 4 school buildings so make sure their shoes are comfortable.

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Little Griffins serve...

Our NDLE Clover Buds are helping DeSoto Parish 4-H collect coats and blankets.

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Notes about the graphics pictured:

  • Mrs. Odom's Clover Buds are collecting blankets and coats for people in need. Drop off your donations to Mrs. Odom in the Library.

  • Kindergarten is performing a Veteran's Day Musical for parents and family on Friday, November 8 at 8:15 am.

  • Free Dress on Monday, November 4 for students who donated candy for Monster Math Night.

  • NDHS Soccer Youth night at the NDHS boys and girls soccer game November 7 starting at 5:30 pm. Free admission for students wearing a soccer jersey or Soccer Clinic t-shirt.

Save the dates...

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Breakfast

Tuesday, Oct. 29 - chicken biscuit, mixed fruit, juice, milk

Wednesday, Oct. 30 - pancake bites, mixed fruit, juice, milk

Thursday, Oct. 31 - Fruit Loop waffle, pears, juice, milk

Friday, Nov. 1- cereal, graham crackers, string cheese, oranges, juice, milk

Monday, Nov. 4 - pancake on stick, applesauce, juice, milk

Lunch

Tuesday, Oct. 29 - hot dog, chili, corn on cob, broccoli bites, orange wedges, milk

Wednesday, Oct. 30 - chicken and biscuit stick, potato chunks, carrot sticks, chocolate chip cookie, milk

Thursday, Oct. 31 - burger, tater tots, salad, broccoli bites, mandarin oranges, holiday cookie, milk

Friday, Nov. 1 - pizza, corn, broccoli and carrots, mixed fruit, milk

Monday, Nov. 4 - corn dog, baked beans, sugar snap peas, pears, milk

Volunteer Opportunities

NDLE Parents: We are need of volunteers for our Kona Ice days. Please use the link to sign up for a date or dates that you can help out. Thanks so much!

link to sign up genius

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

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No Concessions for the Month of October!

  • The next Booster Club meeting is November 4 at 6:00 pm in the NDLE Cafeteria.

  • BOO Grams will be going home on OCTOBER 30th. These have been pre-ordered and paid for.

We are thankful...

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NDLE family: We are thankful for our teachers and staff for many reasons but we want to hear from you! Please use this form to give one of our teachers or staff members a shout out. https://forms.gle/9zPw9a2aXL7bN4qz7

Schools are closed on ELECTION Day! Tuesday, Nov. 5

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QR code

Parents, please use the QR code to complete a survey on the district online platform called Satchel Pulse. Please complete a survey on NDLE as well as any other DeSoto Parish School you have a child attending. You can scan the QR code with another device or hold your finger on the QR code and choose "open link".

Survey window opens Friday, Nov. 1 and closes Nov. 15.

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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.

Let's have a great week together! #DreamBelieveAchieve

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