Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at all North DeSoto Schools on Monday, November 9 from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Be sure to check your JStudent App to see communication from your teacher to set up a conference time. Students are encouraged to attend so they can show you their Brag Book and how they are working toward their own personal goals.

This is not a school day for students. Teachers will send home packets with practice work to complete at home.

We are excited to invite you to join your child and enjoy our Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, November 12th. Due to limited space and seating, each child can invite a maximum of 2 guests.  The cost for a visitor lunch is $6. (Students eat free as always.) Bring your cash (exact change) on the day of the lunch. Please have your party together when purchasing lunch tickets at the door. (We would suggest arriving about 10 minutes before your child's lunch time to ensure that you have your tickets purchased and you are ready to enter at their time.) Please complete the Thanksgiving Presale Form to help us prepare enough food for the guests who will be eating. The last day to order lunch is November 2 at noon. You are welcome to come sit with your child even if you are not purchasing lunch. We look forward to your visit!

* Carpenter, Sharrow, and B. Young will eat lunch in their classrooms at 11:00. Please check-in at the office. 

PreK 10:30-11:10

Cafeteria: Foster, West, Morgan, McClain

Gym: Junkin, Hubbard, Juneau, Fontenot

Kindergarten 11:15-11:55

Cafeteria: Simmons, Turner, Young, Beasley

Gym: Hardaway, Freeman, Webb, Mandina, Elliott

First Grade 12:00-12:40

Cafeteria: Edwards, Brown, Fogleman, Enders, Boyce, Chambers

Gym: Lyons, Register, Wheeler, Woods, Holsomback 

Tips:

-You may utilize the bus area for parking (between NDLE and NDHS).

-Purchase tickets (exact change) at the tables outside and receive your lunch ticket.

-At the assigned time, staff will welcome you inside.

-Please be mindful of the assigned times as we are welcoming other guests.

* Feel free to contact the office with any questions. #925-2383 

Thanksgiving Presale Form

Dear First Grade Parents,

Our annual First Grade Christmas Musical is Tuesday, December 15 in the NDLE Gym. Students may wear a festive Christmas outfit of their choice. Please no hats or tall headbands so they do not block others' faces from being seen. There will be two shows.

9:00 a.m. will be Holsomback, Lyons, Register, Wheeler and Woods' classes

10:00 a.m. will be Boyce, Brown, Chambers, Edwards, Enders, and Fogleman's classes

Families and friends are welcome to attend.

There is ONE remaining Away football game this season. To promote our small-town vibes, the Little Griffins will participate in Football Game Day dress-up with NDHS on THURSDAY, November 5. 

THURSDAY, November 5 - NDHS Griffins vs. Bossier Bearkats "Put the Kats to Sleep" (students wear pajamas)

We are proud to highlight our October DeSoto Parish Schools Portrait of a Graduate, Syndey. 

Sydeny was nominated by her teacher and chosen by our selction committee for showing the core value of being a Team Collaborator.

What Makes a Team Collaborator?

Working Together: Teaming up with classmates to achieve shared goals.

Listening Actively: Valuing diverse ideas and listening respectfully to others.

Communicating Clearly: Sharing thoughts constructively and supporting team members.

Building Strong Connections: Creating positive, respectful relationships with peers and teachers.

Way to go Sydney!

November Challenge

This printable tracker—titled the My Habit 3: Put First Things First Monthly Leadership Tracker—is designed to help our Little Griffins focus on prioritizing important tasks. It is based on Habit 3: Put First Things First—spending time on the things that are most important!

To complete the sheet, start at the top by writing down a clear Goal for This Month and listing the Plan—the specific steps that will help reach the goal.

Each week, complete The Monthly Challenge table by checking in on how you worked toward your goal ("A lot", "Some", or "Not yet"), writing your next step, and having a parent initial the box.

At the end of November, fill out the Month-End Family Reflection where the Kid Leader reflects on progress and pride, and the Parent shares how planning and focusing on what is most important helped. Together, decide on a special Win-Win Celebration to enjoy!

Please turn your completed tracker in to your teacher by November 30.

ONE TWO THREE FOUR, I DECLARE A COIN WAR!

It’s time for NDLE PTO COIN WARS!

Starting October 12, grade-level teams will compete to see who can earn the most points! Bring in your coins to ADD points to your team, but watch out for those $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills because they’ll SUBTRACT points!!

The winning grade level will receive a prize!

Our goal is to raise enough money to upgrade the playground equipment at NDLE, so every little bit makes a BIG difference!

We’ll count the buckets each week and post updates at school and on the NDLE PTO Facebook page, so stay tuned to see who’s in the lead!

Let the games begin! May the best grade win!

Kindergarten and First Grade students may eat breakfast when they first arrive to school. Go straight to the cafeteria when you get off the bus or from carline then go to your classroom after eating. PK students eat breakfast in their classrooms. 

**This menu may be subject to change or vary based on school site.

Breakfast Menu:

Monday, November 2- Cereal bar, string cheese, chilled pears, juice and Milk

Tuesday, November 3- Schools Closed for Election Day

Wednesday, November 4- Cereal, chilled peaches, Juice and Milk

Thursday, November 5 - Breakfast pizza, chilled fruit, Juice and Milk

Friday, November 6- Cereal, chilled mixed fruit, Juice and Milk

Monday, November 9 - Virtual Day for Students/ SPT Conferences

Lunch Menu: 

Monday, November 2- Burger, sweet potato tots, Bush's baked beans, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mandarin oranges, milk

Tuesday, November 3- Schools Closed for Election Day

Wednesday, November 4- Chicken Alfredo, green beans, garden salad, shredded cheese cup, garlic toast, chilled peaches, milk

Thursday, November 5- Deli sandwich, tater tots, lettuce, tomato pickle, chilled mixed fruit, milk

Friday, November 6- Pepperoni pizza, California blend vegetables, buttered corn, banana, milk

Monday, November 9 - Virtual Day for students/ SPT Conferences

As the earliest risers on the North DeSoto campus, we love welcoming our Little Griffins bright and early! Here are a few quick tips to help your family’s morning drop-off go smoothly:

Drop-Off Times: Our doors open at 7:00 AM, and staff are outside to greet students until 7:35 AM. Classroom instruction begins at 7:40 AM.

Beat the Traffic: Carline is super quick between 7:05 AM and 7:15 AM! Since the Middle and Upper Elementary schools don't open until 7:15 AM, dropping off your NDLE student first is a great way to save time.

Breakfast: Breakfast is served until 7:35 AM, so be sure to arrive early if your child wants to eat at school!

Late Arrivals & Tardy Policy: If you arrive after 7:35 AM, please park and walk your child into the building. At 7:40 AM, students are officially marked tardy and must be checked in at the front office. (Please note that repeated tardies are subject to state truancy guidelines/FINS referral.) 

Carline Route: All morning and afternoon carline traffic must enter campus using the road by the Upper Elementary. Please do not turn into the carline from the Highway 171 traffic light entrance that enters our parking lot.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe and ready for a wonderful day of learning!

To ensure student safety, all transportation changes must follow strict procedures. Transportation changes cannot be made over the phone; written requests must be sent to the office with your child in the morning and include the date, duration of the change, parent/guardian signature, and a phone number where you can be reached. If someone not listed on the emergency sheet is picking up your student, written parent permission is required, and the authorized individual must present a photo ID upon arrival.     

For emergencies, you may email both tracy.miller@desotopsb.com and dena.salter@desotopsb.com from the email address on file including a photo of the parent/guardian's driver's license alongside the required request details. All requests must be submitted before 2:00 PM, and if you do not receive a confirmation reply, please call the office directly at (318) 925-2383.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at (318) 925-2383 or you can email from our website by clicking this link Faculty/Staff

https://www.desotopsb.com/o/north-desoto-le

https://www.facebook.com/ndlittlegriffins/