DeSoto Ready Start is having Early Childhood Roundup (PreK Registration) in person on April 23, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the DeSoto Administration Building (399 Jenkins St., Mansfield).
All registration can be completed online beginning February 23. Click the link https://desotoreadystart.com/registration/
Deadline for registration is May 31, 2026.
Students must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026 to register for PreK-4 Classes at NDLE.
You will need the following documents to upload when you register:
- Child's birth certificate, social security card, and immunization record
- Parent/Guardian's current drivers license, electric bill, 2nd household bill, and last 2 check stubs for all adults in the household (if no Medicaid/SNAP)
For more information, check your child's folder for a flyer from the district office or call Tina Anderson at (318) 270-6416.
🎉✨NDLE's Instructional Leadership Team recognizes some of our teachers for their exceptional service this year🎉✨
Second Grade visit for our First graders! Also, Mrs. Register reunited with some of her past students!
Correction: Streetcar Snoballs will be at NDLE for awards day on Thursday but not Field Day.
🎉✨NDLE's Instructional Leadership Team recognizes some of our teachers for their exceptional service this year🎉✨
End of Year fun at NDLE! Field trips! Free play centers! Fun with Friends! 100 point club Celebration! 🎉🎉🎉
🏅Field Day for NDLE will be on May 13 from 9-11 at NDHS Griffin Stadium. Parent will watch from the stands. Parents are not allowed on the field. Please remember to make sure all of our Little Griffins drink plenty of water💦 the day before this event. 👟Students should wear athletic shorts, their class field trip shirt for this year, and closed toe athletic shoes. 👟🍧Streetcar snoballs will be at Field Day for parents and guardians to purchase. 🏅
Don't forget! 2nd Grade Orientation at NDUE's gym at 6:00 pm on May 12th!
🎉✨NDLE's Instructional Leadership Team recognizes some of our teachers for their exceptional service this year🎉✨
Here is this week's Monday Memo. Click the link to see what is going on the next two weeks. https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/north-desoto-lower-elementary/newsletters/ndle-monday-memo-may-11
Thank you to all NDLE booster club and all the parents who showered our teachers with goodies this week! Ya'll are the best! Here are some more pictures from other sponsors for the week's treats.
🌟 Thank You, Parents, Businesses & Booster Club! 🌟
Our hearts are full after an incredible Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week — and it’s all thanks to you! To our amazing parents, generous local businesses, and the hardworking Booster Club, we are so grateful for the love, time, and support you poured into making this week so special for our teachers and staff. Your thoughtful gestures, delicious treats, and kind words reminded our team just how appreciated they truly are. Together, you helped create a week filled with smiles, gratitude, and joy — thank you for being such an important part of our North DeSoto family! 💕🎉✨
Our hearts are full after an incredible Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week — and it’s all thanks to you! To our amazing parents, generous local businesses, and the hardworking Booster Club, we are so grateful for the love, time, and support you poured into making this week so special for our teachers and staff. Your thoughtful gestures, delicious treats, and kind words reminded our team just how appreciated they truly are. Together, you helped create a week filled with smiles, gratitude, and joy — thank you for being such an important part of our North DeSoto family! 💕🎉✨
Celebrating our NDHS intern Jason! We are so thankful for you. the staff at NDLE wish you the best on your new adventure🇺🇸♥️💙
🚌 Here’s to Our Wonderful Bus Drivers! 🚌
Every school day begins and ends with the smiling faces of our amazing bus drivers, who safely carry our Little Griffins to and from school. Rain or shine, they greet each child with warmth, care, and a steady hand — making sure every student feels safe, seen, and ready to start their day. You’re more than just drivers; you’re the first hello and the last goodbye, the calm reassurance and the trusted adult on every ride. Thank you for the patience, kindness, and dedication you show every single day — we appreciate you more than words can say! 💛✨
Every school day begins and ends with the smiling faces of our amazing bus drivers, who safely carry our Little Griffins to and from school. Rain or shine, they greet each child with warmth, care, and a steady hand — making sure every student feels safe, seen, and ready to start their day. You’re more than just drivers; you’re the first hello and the last goodbye, the calm reassurance and the trusted adult on every ride. Thank you for the patience, kindness, and dedication you show every single day — we appreciate you more than words can say! 💛✨
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🌟 With Grateful Hearts, We Celebrate Our Incredible School Administration Team! 🌟
At the heart of North DeSoto Lower Elementary is a team of caring leaders who work tirelessly to make sure every day runs smoothly and every student feels safe, supported, and loved. We are so grateful for our amazing principal, assistant principal, counselor, and master teachers! From guiding and encouraging our staff, to supporting students’ well-being, and keeping families connected, — you all are the heartbeat of our school. Thank you for your dedication, kindness, knowledge, and the countless ways you make our Little Griffins’ days brighter! 💕🏫✨
Pictured: Mr. Tabor (Principal), Mrs. L. Burford (Assistant Principal), Mrs. Arinder (Counselor), Mrs. Griffith (Master Teacher), Mrs. Bickham (Master Teacher)
At the heart of North DeSoto Lower Elementary is a team of caring leaders who work tirelessly to make sure every day runs smoothly and every student feels safe, supported, and loved. We are so grateful for our amazing principal, assistant principal, counselor, and master teachers! From guiding and encouraging our staff, to supporting students’ well-being, and keeping families connected, — you all are the heartbeat of our school. Thank you for your dedication, kindness, knowledge, and the countless ways you make our Little Griffins’ days brighter! 💕🏫✨
Pictured: Mr. Tabor (Principal), Mrs. L. Burford (Assistant Principal), Mrs. Arinder (Counselor), Mrs. Griffith (Master Teacher), Mrs. Bickham (Master Teacher)
🌟 Heartfelt Thanks to Our Amazing Support Staff, Cafeteria & Custodial Teams! 🌟
Behind the scenes, there’s a group of heroes who help keep our school running smoothly every single day — our Office staff, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Salter, Nurse Smith, School Resource Officer, Deputy Randolph, as well as our cafeteria, custodial, and therapy staff. From preparing delicious, nutritious meals with care to keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming, these hardworking team members pour so much love and dedication into making sure our Little Griffins have the best possible environment to learn and grow. We are so grateful for all you do — your smiles, hard work, and kindness make a world of difference! Thank you for being such an important part of our school family. 💕🍎🧹✨
Staff Top Row: Mrs. Miller (Bookkeeper), Mrs. Salter (Secretary), Nurse Smith, Deputy Randolph
Staff Bottom Row: Mrs. Bamburg (Speech Therapist), Ms. Jackson (BCBA), Mrs. Farris (Custodian), Mr. Fikes (NDHS custodial intern)
*Not pictured: Caitlin Jeannsonne and Stephanie Jennings (Occupational Therapists), Sally Connella (Physical Therapist) and Christy Willcutt (Adapted P.E.)
Cafeteria Staff: Shericka Hart-Granville, Jameshia Roberson, Dalonda Brakefield, Lisa Wells
Behind the scenes, there’s a group of heroes who help keep our school running smoothly every single day — our Office staff, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Salter, Nurse Smith, School Resource Officer, Deputy Randolph, as well as our cafeteria, custodial, and therapy staff. From preparing delicious, nutritious meals with care to keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming, these hardworking team members pour so much love and dedication into making sure our Little Griffins have the best possible environment to learn and grow. We are so grateful for all you do — your smiles, hard work, and kindness make a world of difference! Thank you for being such an important part of our school family. 💕🍎🧹✨
Staff Top Row: Mrs. Miller (Bookkeeper), Mrs. Salter (Secretary), Nurse Smith, Deputy Randolph
Staff Bottom Row: Mrs. Bamburg (Speech Therapist), Ms. Jackson (BCBA), Mrs. Farris (Custodian), Mr. Fikes (NDHS custodial intern)
*Not pictured: Caitlin Jeannsonne and Stephanie Jennings (Occupational Therapists), Sally Connella (Physical Therapist) and Christy Willcutt (Adapted P.E.)
Cafeteria Staff: Shericka Hart-Granville, Jameshia Roberson, Dalonda Brakefield, Lisa Wells
🌟 Celebrating Our Incredible Special Education Team! 🌟
Behind every small step, every breakthrough, and every bright smile is the love and dedication of our amazing Special Education teachers and paraprofessionals. With endless patience, creativity, and compassion, they meet each child where they are — helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their fullest potential. You are champions of inclusion, cheerleaders of progress, and the steady hands and hearts guiding our Little Griffins every day. Thank you for the immeasurable impact you make — your work changes lives, and we are so grateful for each of you! 💕🌈✨
ECSE Teachers: Carpenter, Sharrow
ECSE Paraprofessionals: Barras, Johnson, Morgan, Young
Inclusion: Scott (Teacher), Ebarb (Para), Procell (Teacher), Carroll (Para), Firkins (Teacher), Ezernack (Para), Sandifer (Para)
Behind every small step, every breakthrough, and every bright smile is the love and dedication of our amazing Special Education teachers and paraprofessionals. With endless patience, creativity, and compassion, they meet each child where they are — helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their fullest potential. You are champions of inclusion, cheerleaders of progress, and the steady hands and hearts guiding our Little Griffins every day. Thank you for the immeasurable impact you make — your work changes lives, and we are so grateful for each of you! 💕🌈✨
ECSE Teachers: Carpenter, Sharrow
ECSE Paraprofessionals: Barras, Johnson, Morgan, Young
Inclusion: Scott (Teacher), Ebarb (Para), Procell (Teacher), Carroll (Para), Firkins (Teacher), Ezernack (Para), Sandifer (Para)
🌟 Shining a Spotlight on Our Amazing Enrichment Teachers! 🌟
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers who bring music, S.T.R.E.A.M., and physical education to life for our Little Griffins! Whether they’re sparking creativity in music, opening new worlds through books and engaging activities, or helping students stay active and strong in PE, these teachers make learning exciting, joyful, and well-rounded. We are so grateful for the passion, energy, and love they share with our students every day. Not only do they teach their enrichment classes, they also serve our school community during car drop off and pick up, are part of the testing team, and teach reading intervention WIN classes each morning. Thank you for enriching the minds, bodies, and hearts of our Little Griffins — you help make our school such a special place! 🎶📚⚽💖✨
Teachers Pictured: Coach Barbo (P.E.), Mrs. Brawley (Music), Coach Locke (P.E.), Mrs. Odom (S.T.R.E.A.M./Library)
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers who bring music, S.T.R.E.A.M., and physical education to life for our Little Griffins! Whether they’re sparking creativity in music, opening new worlds through books and engaging activities, or helping students stay active and strong in PE, these teachers make learning exciting, joyful, and well-rounded. We are so grateful for the passion, energy, and love they share with our students every day. Not only do they teach their enrichment classes, they also serve our school community during car drop off and pick up, are part of the testing team, and teach reading intervention WIN classes each morning. Thank you for enriching the minds, bodies, and hearts of our Little Griffins — you help make our school such a special place! 🎶📚⚽💖✨
Teachers Pictured: Coach Barbo (P.E.), Mrs. Brawley (Music), Coach Locke (P.E.), Mrs. Odom (S.T.R.E.A.M./Library)
We received our yearbook shipment. Some students received them today. Everyone else will get theirs tomorrow. I will post if we have extra once all have been sent home that have been paid for.