North DeSoto Lower Elementary

Parents and Guests who are coming to NDLE Thanksgiving Lunch:

-The bus parking lot between the High School and our school will be open for parking.

- If you are eating with multiple students, go with the younger student at their scheduled lunch time.

- Stop at the table set up at the front door of the school. You will get your meal ticket here if you pre-paid or you can pay for your lunch ticket with $6.00 cash (exact change). Allow 10 minutes to get your meal ticket before your child's scheduled lunch time.

- If you are coming to sit with your child and not eat, you are free to go to the cafeteria or gym (whichever place your child is eating).

-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

3 days ago, NDLE

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day to our NDLE community! The Little Griffins have been learning about the importance of Veterans and patriotic music during music class. We surprised our in house Veterans with a sweet treat this morning. Thank you for your service Mrs. Webb, Ms. Young and Deputy Randolph! 🇺🇸

3 days ago, Tara Brawley

🎉📚This week's AR buttons!📚🎉

4 days ago, Tara Brawley

📢 Parents, we value your feedback!

Please take a few minutes to fill out the Fall Parent Climate Survey.

🗓 Dates: Open Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026

🔗 Survey Link: https://app.satchelpulse.com/s/2MUKj5B1r7JeU6T7DqbWsHnU?country=us

The information collected will be used for planning purposes across our North DeSoto schools and by district leadership. If you have children attending different ND schools, you are welcome to complete the survey for each school!

Thank you for partnering with us to make our schools the best they can be! 💙✨

5 days ago, NDLE

Here is this week's Monday Memo for November 9. Please make sure you read it to stay up to date with what is happening at NDLE! https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/north-desoto-lower-elementary/newsletters/ndle-monday-memo-november-9

5 days ago, NDLE

DeSoto Parish Schools provides help for the JCampus Student App. Visit the Desoto Schools Parent Hub to ask a question or to explore video tutorials, directions, and frequently asked questions about the JC Student App.

Parent Hub https://www.desotopsb.com/page/parent

JCampus Help https://desotoparishschoolsla.sites.thrillshare.com/page/jcampus-student-app

7 days ago, NDLE

Hi Parents! Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 9 from 10:00 am- 6:00 pm. Please check your JC Student app to see a JConnect message from your teacher about conference times. Students will not attend school on this day. They will have work to complete at home. They are welcome to attend the conference and show you their Brag Book so you can see how they are progressing towards their goals.

7 days ago, NDLE

Fall Picture Makeups or Re-Takes will be on Tuesday, November 10 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Students who were absent the day of taking Fall pictures or need to take a re-take may wear clothing of their choice on this day. These are the pictures that will go in the yearbook.

7 days ago, NDLE

We are excited to invite you to join your child and enjoy our Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, November 12th. Students may wear Thanksgiving themed clothes or their Sunday best for this special day.

Due to limited space and seating, each child can invite a maximum of 2 guests. Cafeteria lunches for guests are Pre-order ONLY. The order date for Pre-order lunches has passed. If you did not Pre-Pay for your lunch, please bring $6 cash (exact change) on Nov. 12. 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.) 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

8 days ago, NDLE

❤️💙Here are some photos from this week. Our Enrichment team and some of Mrs. Freeman's former students surprised her on her birthday. Mrs. McClain's PK class supported the Mighty Griffins Football team by wearing their PJs on Thursday. Mrs. West class had Tacos with Mr. Tabor and Mrs. Arinder for having the highest attendance for the month of October. Our first graders experienced farm life at Papa Simpson's Farm. At NDLE , we serve and care for our students and staff everyday!💙❤️

8 days ago, NDLE

🎉📚Here are this week's First Grade AR buttons!📚🎉

8 days ago, Tara Brawley

🎉📚Here are our Kindergarten students who completed and turned in their October Reading Logs! Thank you to all the parents and families who helped our Little Griffins achieve this goal!📚🎉

9 days ago, Tara Brawley

🎉Here are our PK students who turned in their work for "Little Steps to Big School" for the month of October! Thank you to all the parents and families who participated to help your Little Griffin get ready for Kindergarten!🎉

10 days ago, Tara Brawley

Here is this week's Monday Memo. Remember that schools will be closed for Election Day tomorrow, November 3rd. Also, Don't forget to schedule a conference time with your child's teacher for November 9. https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/north-desoto-lower-elementary/newsletters/ndle-monday-memo-november-2

12 days ago, NDLE

🎉⭐️📚First Grade AR BUTTONS for the week!📚⭐️🎉

17 days ago, Tara Brawley

Here is the NDLE Monday Memo for October 26-30. Please read to stay up to date with all of the upcoming activities at our school. https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/north-desoto-lower-elementary/newsletters/ndle-monday-memo-october-26

19 days ago, NDLE

The Carpool Line is rolling at 7 am on Field-Trip Day, Red Ribbon, Monster Math, and Book Parade Week! Please get your students to school on time so they don't miss the important learning that comes with their morning message. Thank you, Mr. Tabor

19 days ago, Russell Tabor

🎉We ended our day with our monthly Fabulous Friday assembly. We recognized the classes with the highest attendance for the month and our Portrait of a Graduate representing Team Collaboration. 🎉

22 days ago, NDLE

Reminder Parents! Red Ribbon Week (October 26–30) is a special week where we celebrate making smart, safe, and healthy choices for our bodies and minds! During this week, students focus on taking care of themselves, being a great friend, saying no to unsafe things, and feeling proud of making happy choices every day. Wearing your red ribbon (or dressing up for our theme days!) shows that you choose to be healthy, stay safe, and be the very best you can be! Monday - Wear red to show that you are "RED-y to make healthy choices". Tuesday - Wear neon colors to show that "Your Future is Bright" Wednesday - Wear crazy or mismatched socks to "Sock it to bad choices" Thursday - Wear pajamas to show that you can "Follow Your Dreams" Friday - Wear your Book Parade costume to show that "Healthy Choices Write a Great Story! **Note: Your child's teacher will communicate to you what their class will dress like for Book Parade. Please check folders and JConnect messages for more information.

22 days ago, Tara Brawley

🎉⭐️First Grade AR buttons for the week!⭐️🎉

25 days ago, Tara Brawley