North DeSoto Lower Elementary
Students may wear school appropriate clothing of their choice for Fall picture day. This will be the picture that goes in the yearbook. Your child will come home with a yellow half sheet of paper with a QR code on it. Scan the QR code to see their proofs and order pictures. If you have any questions, please email Cowen’s customer service team at customer@cowenphoto.com or call 318-865-0247.
NDLE Booster Club is hosting a Mother and Son Bingo night from 6-8 in the NDLE Gym on Friday, Sept. 26. Flyers went home in folders on Friday, Sept. 5.
September 29-October 3 is NDHS Homecoming Week. NDLE students may choose to participate in the dress up days. This is not mandatory. Please make sure all clothing is school appropriate and your child is able to go to the bathroom independently. Also, please wear school appropriate shoes for safety purposes at P.E. and recess.
Monday: pajamas
Tuesday: Neon colors
Wednesday: Animal print or circus theme
Thursday: dress like a music band or singer
Friday: North DeSoto Colors (All students dress in red, navy, and white)
Here is the link to order a Homecoming Shirt. Deadline to Order is September 28.
https://hometownspiritshop-ndhs-hoco.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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.
Thank you to our DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office for coming to school and giving our first grade students a glimpse at what you do to help protect our community.
Come join the NDLE Booster Club on Wednesday, October 1 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, October 3. Please send money in your child's folder in an envelope or ziplock bag that has their name and "concessions" written on it.
Mark your calendars for Donuts with Dad! This event will be held on the dates listed below before school in the gym.
October 14: PK Donuts with Dad
October 15: Kindergarten Donuts with Dad
October 16: First Grade Donuts with Dad
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 the habit “Be Proactive” were nominated by their teachers, recognized in class, and received a leadership token from Officer Randolph to use in the book machine.
🌟 Habit 1: Be Proactive – A Key to Success at School and Home
Being proactive means taking responsibility for our choices instead of blaming others or reacting to what’s happening around us. For children and parents, this habit can make a big difference in how daily life feels.
How It Helps Children
Builds Confidence – Kids feel proud when they take action and see positive results.
Reduces Stress – Focusing on what they can do helps children worry less.
Encourages Problem-Solving – Proactive kids look for solutions instead of waiting for someone else to fix things.
Creates Positive Habits – Small routines, like laying out clothes or finishing homework first, teach lifelong responsibility.
How It Helps Parents
Strengthens Routines – Planning ahead makes mornings, homework, and family time smoother.
Models Healthy Choices – Children learn calm, thoughtful responses by watching their parents.
Improves Relationships – Staying proactive instead of reactive builds trust and keeps communication open.
Prepares Kids for the Future – Guiding children to take ownership now helps them grow into resilient, capable adults.
✨ When families practice Habit 1, both children and parents feel more capable, calm, and connected.
Why It’s Important to Monitor Technology
Technology can be a great way for children to learn and have fun, but young kids don’t always know what’s safe or appropriate. By checking in on what your child is watching, playing, or sharing, you can help protect them from harmful content and guide them toward healthy, positive choices. Monitoring isn’t about “catching” them—it’s about keeping them safe and teaching them how to use technology responsibly as they grow. Scan the QR code on the flyer below to learn about Go Guardian for Parents. This is a tool provided by our District that enables teachers to monitor a whole class while they are on their chromebooks and is now available to you at home.
Here are the students who earned AR buttons this week: Everlee (30 points), Arden (20 points), and Wyatt (10 points). Hazelle also got a prize for finishing her sight word book. Way to go!
Kindergarten Families,
Please turn in your reading logs by Tuesday, September 30th. If there is a class where EVERYONE turns in their completed September Reading Log, Mrs. Odom will buy the class donuts!
Thank you to the DeSoto Parish Fire Department, EMS, KTBS 3, Stonewall Library, and Dr. Stacy Henderson for sharing your work with our first graders. It has been great having NDLE Griffin parents, grandparents and community members coming to be engaged in educating our Little Griffins!
Link to Menus on DPSB website
Tuesday, Sept. 23: waffles, mixed fruit, juice or milk
Wednesday, Sept. 24: cereal bar, cheese square, pears, juice or milk
Thursday, Sept. 25: sausage biscuit, fruit cup, juice or milk
Friday, Sept. 26: cereal, yogurt, banana, juice or milk
Monday, Sept. 29: stuffed pancakes, mixed fruit, juice or milk
Tuesday, Sept. 23: chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, carrot sticks, roll, pineapple cup, milk
Wednesday, Sept. 24: frito pie, spanish rice, pinto beans, grape tomatoes, apple slices, milk
Thursday, Sept. 25: chicken sandwich, sweet potato tots, green beans, sandwich salad cup, pears, milk
Friday, Sept. 26: pepperoni pizza, buttered corn, broccoli, mixed fruit, milk
Monday, Sept. 27: burger, sweet potato tots, corn, salad, peaches, milk
School will be closed October 6-10 for Fall Break.
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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