
NDLE celebrated the 100th day of school on Friday, Jan. 31st. It was a fun day of learning for our Little Griffins! Thank you to all the teachers and staff that go the extra mile to create these experiences for our students!











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Mrs. Moore makes learning to read fun and engaging for her kindergarten class. She incorporated movement and collaboration with her activity for students to practice reading their decodable text. #HighPerformance #DeSotoDifference



PreK Roundup begins February 14. ALL REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE ONLINE at desotoreadystart.com PreK-4 students must be 4 by September 30, 2025 to register. In person Round up will be at NDLE on March 6, 12:00-3:00. If your child has developmental delays or is part of the foster program, contact Tina Anderson prior to in person registration. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Tina Anderson (318) 270-6416.


NDLE's Popcorn Fundraiser begins February 3 and ends February 14. Please turn packets in by Feb. 12 to give our office staff time to organize orders before the final day.



Yearbooks are for sale for $40 until March 21st. Go to www.buytheyearbook.com and use our school code: 1471727-2501 or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Ads are also available to buy at the same website. Get your order in early to make sure you get one. We may not have extras to buy later.



Congratulations to our NDHS Lady Griffins Soccer team for winning on Friday! They will head to Lutcher tomorrow for the second round of playoffs. Tickets are $10 cash only at Lutcher.


Mrs. Odom is excited to announce that our NDLE Scholastic Book Fair will be February 7-14. Students will shop on their Library/STREAM day. Students can pay cash, parents can come shop during their child's time and pay with a card, or Grandparents can take them to shop on Friday, Feb. 14 for Grandparents day. Click the link to shop online or set up an E-Wallet for your child. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ndle


Click the link for this week's Monday Memo. There is lots of information so please read it! https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/north-desoto-lower-elementary/newsletters/ndle-monday-memo-february-3-7


The next Booster Club Meeting is today, Monday February 3 at 3:15 in the Multipurpose Room. Enter in the front doors of the school. Students of parents who attend will get a free dress pass for the following day.


The next Booster Club Meeting is Monday February 3 at 3:15 in the Multipurpose Room. Enter in the front doors of the school. Students of parents who attend will get a free dress pass for the following day.


Yearbooks will be sold for the discounted price of $35 until Feb. 1. Go to www.buytheyearbook.com and use our school code: 1471727-2501 or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Ads are also available to buy at the same website. Ads are a great way to highlight your Little Griffin or business.


Mark your calendars! Grandparents Day is Friday, February 14th. All grades will start with an assembly in the gym. Each grade level has a different start time.
Kindergarten assembly start time 8:00-8:30
PreK assembly start time 8:50-9:20
First grade assembly start time 9:40-10:10
Siblings will go with the grade of the youngest students. Please let your child's teacher know if this will be the case for your family. Grandparents will leave the assembly and follow their student to their teacher's classroom to sign them out for the activities. If your child will remain at school, they can be returned to their classroom. If your child is being checked out, they can leave with the grandparent after their last activity.


Looking for something to do on Friday night? Come support the NDHS Lady Griffins Soccer team in their playoff game! The game starts at 6:00 pm at Griffin Stadium. Click the link to buy tickets https://gofan.co/app/school/LA23481


We are in need of new or gently used boy's uniform bottoms in sizes 4-8. You may donate items in the office or send them to school in your child's backpack.


The NDLE Booster Club will sell concessions on Friday, January 31st. The Booster Club uses all of the funds raised from events like this to buy items for our students and make school improvements. This year Booster Club has replenished P.E. equipment, bought new playground equipment for the PreK play area, and have provided funds when the school needs it for our many events. Thank you Booster Club and all of your wonderful volunteers!


An awesome way that NDLE Students gather and retain information to answer questions. Who says you can't make learning fun at indoor recess!? #DreamBelieveAchieve #NDLE1GRocks


NDLE would love to thank Mrs. Bonnie Canton, DeSoto Parish Product, for presenting her Capstone Project during Cluster. Her presentation and resources are appreciated and invaluable in supporting and serving students, with ADHD, with being successful in reaching and exceeding their goals. She is the #DeSotoDifference


Let's pack the stands! Our NDHS Lady Griffin Soccer team is playing at Griffin Stadium this Friday at 6:00 pm. This is the first round of the playoffs. Click the link if you would like to buy tickets for the game. https://gofan.co/app/school/LA23481


Friday, Jan. 31st is when all grade levels will celebrate the 100th day of school. Check ROOMs for communication from your teacher about what your child's class will be doing on that day. Different teachers/grade levels wear and do different activities.
