The vision of North DeSoto Upper Elementary is to: “Provide opportunities for students to achieve their personal best, become responsible and productive members of society, and embrace lifelong learning in a positive environment”.

 LOVE LEARNING, EXCEL IN ALL WE DO, ACHIEVE GOALS TOGETHER, DO WHAT IS RIGHT

Thurs., Mar. 20 - 4th & 5th grade NDHS Play - Alice in Wonderland

Fri., Mar. 21 - 2nd & 3rd grade NDHS Play - Alice in Wonderland

Mon., Mar. 24 - Spring Pictures

Thurs., Mar. 27 - Griffin 5K 

Fri., Mar. 28 - Leadership Day

March 31- April 4 - Spring Break

Please do not park in the car line until 2:00pm which is after 2nd grade recess ends. The proximity of cars to our playground area poses a safety concern.

The North Desoto High School Players will present Alice in Wonderland to our students during the week of March 17-21. A donation of $6.00 to support the NDHS theatre department is greatly appreciated. Please turn your money into your homeroom teacher.

Spring Pictures are Monday, March 24. Students may wear regular clothes to school for their pictures. Dress must abide by the DPSB dress code. All students will be photographed and you will receive a proof of your child’s picture for purchase. There are no retakes for Spring Pictures.

Join us in celebrating Leadership Day at NDUE on Friday, March 28th. 

9:00-9:15 - Check-In & refreshments (guests go straight to the gym)

9:15-9:45 - Leadership Showcase in the Gym (only students with a speaking part participate in this program)

9:45-10:45 - Classroom Visits

•  Students will teach classroom guests about the 7 habits and showcase their leadership skills.

•  Due to classroom spacing, only 1 guest per child will be allowed to participate in our classroom activities.

10:00-10:45 - School Tours for Community Leaders (guests of students on or leading the tour may also attend)

10:45-11:00 - Closing Remarks

Students do not attend the program with guests. Teachers have planned a day full of activities for your students to celebrate their leadership. Please do not check your student out on this day.

All students will have a piece of art on display in our NDUE Art Show, which will take place on Leadership Day, March 28th. Please come see all the amazing things our students have created in Art.

Please share with us your children's accomplishments outside of school, so that we can share them with the community! We are proud of our Griffins. We are specifically looking for Team Championships (please include ALL NDUE students on the team's names) and Individual Awards. Attach any pictures and a list of the awards along with the name of the competition by going to the link below. Thank you! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe12Z6hZUm5NfjzMpMvt-vdU2aIjUdWnfgFPwL_v0T8X-Uupg/viewform?usp=sharing

Make sure your student is working hard to meet their personal goals. Many of our goals are rewarded by specific student incentives that your child will want to enjoy. Students must earn these incentives to attend.  

Altitude Field Trip: Students must meet their personal AR goal at least 3 out of the 4 nine weeks

Raising Canes Field Trip: This is based on AR word count. (½ Million 2nd ¾ Million 3rd and Million 4th/ 5th grade)

Book Bingo: Students must meet their personal AR goal all 4 nine weeks

Glow Party Zearn: Students complete their 2 lessons per week goal for at least 3 out of the 4 nine weeks  

Incentive Club: Students must have 85% positive DOJO & NO Referrals to attend. (takes place every 4.5 weeks)

Hot Wheels Skating Field Trip: 95% Dojo & Referral Free for the Year

There are also AR and Zearn prizes for meeting various word count levels and certain numbers of lessons completed. We celebrate these achievments in the gym on Fridays and you will see these students highlighted on our social media pages.

NDUE is selling Spirit Blankets!! The blankets are $35 each ~ CASH ONLY! They are 60x70 in size. All proceeds will be used to fund incentives for students. Blankets are selling fast. Get yours today!

The annual Griffin 5K will be on March 27th at Griffin Stadium. If you want to help through volunteering or sponsorship, please email ptondue@gmail.com. Register for the Griffin 5K using the QR Code. NDUE students who register for the 5k can wear athletic wear to school the week of March 24-28.

Website: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/north-desoto-ue

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