North DeSoto Lower Elementary
PreK-4 students will celebrate their 50th day of school with 1950s style! Teachers have sent home notes in folders or ROOMs announcements with detailed information for each class. All PreK-4 students can dress in 1950s style on Friday, October 24th and will enjoy a "sock hop" dance party together.
Fall picture retakes/makeups are on Monday, November 3.
Snoballs are $4 cash for students who did not prepay.
North DeSoto Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host Fields of Faith at the NDHS Stadium on October 22nd at 6:00 pm.
If students or staff donate a bag of candy or prizes for Monster Math Night, you will get a free dress pass to use when you want. Please drop off donations to the front office and Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Salter will give you your pass. Limited to ONE Free Dress Pass per student or staff member.
Come play some Math Games and have some Halloween fun with your school community at our annual Monster Math Night on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5:00-7:00.
NDLE's annual Book Parade is on Friday October 31st at 9:00 am. Parents and family members are invited to come watch. Streetcar Snoballs will be at the school if parents want to purchase a snoball for their child after the parade. This is not part of the prepaid package. Halloween parties will be held at the beginning of the day before the parade. Teachers will let you know what kind of costume your child should wear. Please check ROOMs for that information.
Our next parent-teacher conferences for the 2nd 9 weeks is Monday November 10. This is a virtual (no school) day for students. Teachers will be at the school meeting with parents from 10 am-6 pm.
Mark your calendars for National Red Ribbon Week October 27-31.
MONDAY: Wear crazy socks and hat
TUESDAY: Wear workout clothes or sports gear
WEDNESDAY: Twin Day (match with a friend)
THURSDAY: Wear green or dinosaur t-shirt
FRIDAY: Book Parade (Dress as a book character from your class book.) *Teachers will let you know which book their class will dress like.
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.
Come join the NDLE Booster Club on Wednesday, November 5 at 3:00 pm in the Multi-purpose room. This is the best way to get involved with volunteering at our school.
The Booster club will sell concessions on Friday, November 7. Please send money in your child's folder in an envelope or ziplock bag that has their name and "concessions" written on it.
Booster Club Boo Gram orders are due Monday, October 27th. Check your child's folder for order forms and fill out the gift tags. Boo grams will be delivered on Thursday, October 30th.
If you would like to refer your student to meet with Mrs. Arinder for any reason, click this link. Counselor Referral
Students who were caught demonstrating Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind were nominated by their teachers, recognized in class, and received a leadership token from Officer Randolph to use in the book machine.
🌟 Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind 🌟
(From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey)
This month, our school is focusing on Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind — the habit of having a plan! When students (and adults!) begin with the end in mind, they think about their goals before they start, and make choices that help them reach those goals.
🏫 At School
Students are learning to:
Set academic and personal goals for themselves.
Think about what success looks like before starting a task.
Make daily choices that help them reach their goals — like staying focused, being prepared, and showing kindness.
Teachers might ask questions such as:
“What does your finished project look like?”
“What steps will help you reach your goal?”
These simple questions help students develop responsibility and direction in their learning.
🏠 At Home
Families can support Habit 2 by encouraging goal setting together! Try these ideas:
Family Goal Setting: Talk about what your family wants to accomplish this month — maybe reading every night, being on time for school, or keeping the car clean!
Personal Goals: Help your child set a small, specific goal (for example: I will learn all my sight words by the end of the month.).
Celebrate Progress: When your child works toward their goal, notice it! Say things like, “You stuck to your plan — that’s beginning with the end in mind!”
💡 Conversation Starter
Ask your child:
“What is something you’re working toward this week?”
“What will it look like when you reach your goal?”
By practicing Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind, we teach our children that every dream begins with a plan — and every success starts with a clear vision of where we want to go.
✨ When we know our “end,” every choice becomes a step in the right direction! ✨
Here are this week's AR point earners. Keep up the great reading, Little Griffins! Way to go!
Kindergarten Families,
Please turn in your October reading logs by Friday, October 31st. If there is a class where EVERYONE turns in their completed October Reading Log, Mrs. Odom will buy the class donuts!
Link to Menus on DPSB website
Tuesday, Oct. 21: berry french toast, pineapple cup, juice or milk
Wednesday, Oct. 22: cereal bar, cheese square, chilled pears, juice or milk
Thursday, Oct. 23: chicken biscuit, fruit cup, juice or milk
Friday, Oct. 24: cereal, fruity yogurt, banana, juice or milk
Monday, Oct. 27: cereal bar, cheese square, peaches, juice or milk
Tuesday, Oct. 21: chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries, green beans, salad, mixed fruit, milk
Wednesday, Oct. 22: pasta and meatsauce, buttered corn garden salad, garlic toast, pears, milk
Thursday, Oct. 23: pepperoni pizza, buttered broccoli, carrot sticks, apple slices, milk
Friday, Oct. 24: burger, french fries, baked beans, sandwich salad cup, tropical fruit cup, milk
Monday, Oct. 27: deli sandwich, baked chips, baked beans, sandwich salad cup, mixed fruit, milk
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.
North DeSoto Lower Elementary
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, Louisiana 71078
(318) 925-2383
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