Our fifth graders graduated from DARE today! Thank you to our Desoto Parish Sheriff's Department for making this a memorable and educational experience for these students! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Yesterday was our last A.R. Celebration of the year at NDUE! In addition to that, our Million Word Club Winners got to take a trip to Raising Cane's for lunch, AND the students that achieved their A.R. Goals all four nine weeks got to play Book Bingo in the gym! It was a day dedicated to celebrating our Griffin Readers! We are so proud of y'all! ❤️📚#LEADlikeaGriffin
You are cordially invited to attend NDUE's End of the Year Awards Ceremony next Friday, May 17th in the NDUE Gym! We will have two celebrations, the first at 8:15 a.m. will be for second and third grade and the second at 9:30 a.m. for fourth and fifth grade. Attached is a list of the awards that will be going out that day. Students should receive notification if they are getting an award or are part of our program in advance. We look forward to celebrating our Griffins and their achievements this year! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Reminder: Attention 5th graders! If you are interested in the NDMS Mighty Griffins Band, please see the attached flyer and complete the Google form! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Attention all NDUE 5th grade girls! If you are interested in playing volleyball at NDMS in the fall, there will be a parent meeting Monday, May 13th at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Tryouts will be on Tuesday, May. 21st at 4:00 PM. Lady Griffins, please complete the Google Doc (please scan the QR code on the attached image) if interested in trying out. Thank you, and best of luck to you!
Please take a few minutes to provide feedback by completing our annual Leader in Me Family survey. The information gathered in this survey helps us define action steps for the next school year around Social Emotional Learning and family partnerships. Our goal is 350 participants currently we have heard from 205 families! The survey ends tomorrow night. Help us reach our goal and share your experience with us. https://www.leaderinme.com/s/north-desoto-upper-elementary/families
Students that bring $1 Monday morning can wear a spirit shirt with athletic bottoms! All proceeds will benefit the DeSoto Promise Scholarship Fund.
Students that bring $1 Monday morning can wear a spirit shirt with athletic bottoms! All proceeds will benefit the DeSoto Promise Scholarship Fund.
We have another student shout-out today from Ms. Robin Brown! Thank you Lake for being a stand-out Griffin Leader! #LEADLikeaGriffin #FeelGoodFriday
Tomorrow is the math fluency NINJA PARTY! 🎉 If your child qualified, they will have come home with a ticket and can wear school-appropriate athletic clothes!
You know you have the best administration when...they get SLIMED for the kids reaching their school-wide A.R. Goal! So much ooey gooey fun! #LEADlikeaGriffin #TheDeSotoDifference
NDUE would like to give a shout-out to one of our own, very talented Griffins, Miss Whitley Chadwick! This past weekend, she competed at the Louisiana Music Teacher's Association Piano Rally. She was awarded first in her age group and the Outstanding Achievement Award for scoring near perfect in all categories. She is now eligible to go on to compete at the state level in June! We are so excited for her and cannot wait to hear about her state competition this summer! Go Whitley! #LEADLikeaGriffin #DesotoStrong
Reminder that NDUE Field Day is May 10th! Also, be on the look out for a Fast Pass sign up sheet coming home for those interested in getting a jump on checking your student out on Field Day! #LEADlikeaGriffin
We would like to say Happy Principals' Day to our fearless leader, Mrs. Hamon! She leads with a servant's heart, working to not only better the education of our 800+ students but to make a difference in each of their daily lives! She's a true way maker, and we are excited to pursue her vision and see what the future holds at NDUE! Thank you, Mrs. Hamon, for all you do! #LEADlikeaGriffin #TheDeSotoDifference
Don’t forget! Kona Ice will return today in celebration of our hard work after testing! Snowcones are $4 (cream is available for an extra .50)
It's time for our annual Leader in Me Measurable Results Assessment. This survey is given to staff, students, and families to help us set school goals and actions steps for next school year. We want to hear from you! Our school goal is to have 350 family participants. Please share your feedback today.
https://www.leaderinme.com/s/north-desoto-upper-elementary/families
The votes have been counted in the North DeSoto Bond Election.
Voters in North DeSoto did not approve the $85.2 million bond plan for capital improvements in District 2.
Vote totals are:
Yes - 642
No - 1,161
Learn more at the link: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1572854
Today is Election Day for registered voters in district 2 (North DeSoto) to make their voice heard on a new proposal that aims to take on growth and space challenges with a new high school, updates to the lower elementary, and operating five schools instead of four in the district. Learn more and cast your vote!
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024
Mrs. Waller has a shout-out to two of her sweet students! #LEADlikeaGriffin #FeelingGoodFriday
The new plan prioritizes many of the priorities identified by the community in the survey including improved traffic patterns and a focus on academic areas instead of athletic spaces. With the $85.2 million bond proposal, district 2 would see:
-Improved traffic patterns
-Expanded NDLE with seven new classrooms, new restrooms, new occupational and physical therapy spaces, new library, new administration offices and removal of T-buildings
-A New High School for 900 students (functional capacity not maximum capacity)
-Increased CTE spaces
-Adjusted capacity for HS cafeteria (900 instead of 1,200 to seat half the student population at once) and gymnasium (1,400 instead of 1,800)
-In lieu of a full theater, the plan includes a 450-seat multipurpose space with audience-style seating. This space could be used for drama, cheer, dance, wrestling and other activities when retractable seating is pushed back.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan
