DeSoto Parish Schools aims to highlight the critical role of daily school attendance in fostering student success, both academically and in life. This contest will engage students in creatively expressing the importance of regular attendance through video speeches.
The contest window will run from September 14, 2026, to November 6, 2026.
Eligibility
● All students enrolled in DeSoto Parish Schools (K-12) are eligible to participate.
● Students must submit videos individually.
Video requirements
Video length: No more than 1.5 minutes; MP4 format required.
Content: Videos should address the theme "Attendance Matters: Every Day Counts" in a creative and original way.
Submission: Submit videos digitally from a school-issued Google email account (Google Drive-socialmedia@desotopsb.com). Please ensure the videos are not set to "Private." Setting the videos to "Unlisted" on YouTube is acceptable.
Participating students should use the following Google Form to enter the content ( There is a section for parental contact and consent). Students may also upload videos in MP4 format to this form for submission.
Attendance Matters Video Speech Contest
🎶First grade students were having fun in music class playing and singing a solfège scale with Boomwhackers and using their creativity in building things or creating dances🎶
Come check out wrestling with NDWA!
❤️💙Ms. Freeman's Kindergarten Class were "play experts" during their Language Arts Modules lesson. Play isn’t just fun—it’s how young minds learn best! 🧱✨
Play builds essential skills for early learners:
Problem-Solving & Math: Building with blocks introduces spatial awareness and basic geometry.
Language & Literacy: Group play expands vocabulary and encourages communication.
Social Skills: Sharing and role-playing teach empathy, patience, and teamwork.
Whether building towers or exploring new ideas, play gives kids the foundation to thrive! 💡🧒
Play builds essential skills for early learners:
Problem-Solving & Math: Building with blocks introduces spatial awareness and basic geometry.
Language & Literacy: Group play expands vocabulary and encourages communication.
Social Skills: Sharing and role-playing teach empathy, patience, and teamwork.
Whether building towers or exploring new ideas, play gives kids the foundation to thrive! 💡🧒
Hi Little Griffin Community! Here is the NDLE Monday Memo for September 14. Please be sure to read it each week to keep up with all of our upcoming events . You can access all of our past Monday Memos on our Facebook page or on the Live Feed on our website. https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/north-desoto-lower-elementary/newsletters/ndle-monday-memo-september-14
Thank you for making our Morning Carpool a smooth process. Please use this message as a friendly reminder that carpool ends at 7:35 am. Students must be checked in after that, and are tardy at 7:40 am. Do not drop your children off with no adults outside. Have a great week!
❤️💙Mrs. Junkin's PK class learned about Patriot Day today on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001❤️💙
Hi parents! If anyone is missing these glasses, please call our office (318) 925-2383. We would like to get them back to their owner.
We know our days and how to make predictions in Mrs. Mandina's Kindergarten Class at NDLE! #DreamBelieveAchieve
It’s time for 90s BINGO NIGHT, and ALL NDLE students are inlcuded! 🛼📻💿🎧
• CHICK-FIL-A MEAL OPTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER ONLY!
If you pre-order a meal, please plan to arrive early enough to eat before bingo begins.
• PARENTS: You’ll have a chance to participate in a special game at the very end for a chance to win prizes!
• CONCESSIONS & POPCORN will also be available throughout the night.
Thank you so much for your continued support of North DeSoto Lower Elementary! We truly appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to seeing you there!
Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!
Let’s make it a night to remember! 🛼🪩
⬇️ use the URL in the flyer or scan the QR code to purchase your ticket
❤️Mrs. Fontenot and Mrs. Gaddys PreK class had a student receive a leadership token for showing Habit 1: Be Proactive. Deputy Randolph delivers the tokens and takes the students to get a book from the book machine. They also had fun learning about lines in Mrs. Odoms STREAM class. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. Mrs. Odom always has enriching and creative activities that engage even our youngest learners! ❤️
🏈The Little Griffins were ready for the NDHS Football game on Friday. They were showing off their Country or Country Club clothes. Way to show some team spirit Little Griffins! 🏈
📚Mrs. Woods' first grade students are practicing sight words with their partners. 📚
Friday Night Lights, at North DeSoto, is special, and North DeSoto Lower Elementary was proud to recognize our newest teammates! Able to attend and pictured left to right are Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Burris, Ms. Stroud, Ms. Cashiola and Mrs. McClain. Welcome to NDLE, where we #DreamBelieveAchieve.
Here is our Monday Memo for Sept. 7. Remember that there is no school on Monday or Tuesday next week due to Labor Day and Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences. https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/north-desoto-lower-elementary/newsletters/ndle-monday-memo-september-7
We sure know how to start a school year off right! 🥰📚
The month of August was filled with new discoveries, high fives, and so much fun in the classroom. Here is a quick glimpse at all the amazing things our students have been doing! ✨🎉
The month of August was filled with new discoveries, high fives, and so much fun in the classroom. Here is a quick glimpse at all the amazing things our students have been doing! ✨🎉
You know you have it going on when your PK students take ownership and can lead themselves in Mrs. Odom's STREAM Class, while creating with different lines. #excited #DreamBelieveAchieve #DeSotoDifference
😬Whoops! Here are some more kindergartners who finished their August Reading Logs that were left out of the original post. Way to go Little Griffins👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
📚 Big round of applause for our Kindergarten reading superstars! 🌟
These bright students completed their August Reading Logs for Mrs. Odom, our STREAM teacher. A huge shoutout and thank you to our amazing parents for reading with your kids at home and building strong literacy habits every day! Keep up the fantastic work, readers! 🎉👏
These bright students completed their August Reading Logs for Mrs. Odom, our STREAM teacher. A huge shoutout and thank you to our amazing parents for reading with your kids at home and building strong literacy habits every day! Keep up the fantastic work, readers! 🎉👏
📣 PARENTS, WE’RE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE GIVEBACKS!
We’re making it easier than ever to support our school! Givebacks is our new one-stop storefront where you can find everything you need to support our school community.
•Shop our Croc Charm sales
•Check out our exclusive spirit wear
•Support our school with every purchase!
👟 Our FIRST Croc Charm Day is SEPTEMBER 25th
Be sure to get your orders in through the Givebacks storefront so your little Griffin can show off their school spirit!
Getting started is easy! Click the link below or scan the QR code to be directed straight to our school’s Givebacks storefront.
Everything you need, all in one place!
👉 Click the link or scan the QR code and start shopping!
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/ndlg
