North DeSoto LOWER Elementary's Fall Picture day is Friday, September 18. Students may wear school appropriate clothing of their choice. This will be the picture that is used for the Yearbook. Students will come home with a QR code to order pictures from Cowen Photography.
about 6 hours ago, NDLE
Three cameras on a yellow background, with "Cavern Studios" logo. Below, "Middle Fall Pictures" and "Friday, September 18, 2026" text.

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

about 20 hours ago, Russell Tabor
Attendance Video
Contest Goal: 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.

Contest Theme: "Attendance Matters: Every Day Counts"

Contest Timeline: 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

Judging criteria
● Relevance to the theme: How well the video addresses and conveys the importance of regular attendance.
● Creativity and originality: The uniqueness and engaging nature of the video.
● Production quality: Including visual and sound elements, editing, and overall presentation.
● Messaging and impact: The clarity and effectiveness of the message, and how well it resonates with the audience.


about 23 hours ago, NDLE
Contest flyer for the Desoto Parish Schools Attendance Awareness Video Speech. Eligibility, submission instructions, and dates are outlined.
🎶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🎶
1 day ago, Tara Brawley
Come check out wrestling with NDWA!
2 days ago, Russell Tabor
NDWA Registration
❤️💙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! 💡🧒
2 days ago, NDLE
Two young girls sitting on a floor, playing with colorful blocks. The floor is covered with a rug.
Two children play with building blocks on a carpeted floor. One child holds a large block.
Two children sit on a rug, each holding plastic toys. Behind them is a table with plants and a television.
A girl sits on a floor, smiling. She holds a colorful block. Nearby, other children play with blocks.
Three children, including a smiling girl, sit at a table with various objects, such as a purple bucket, a yellow container, and a blue box.
Five young children wearing red shirts sit at a table with yellow cups and a blue bucket.
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
2 days ago, NDLE
Blue background with red blobs. "NDLE Monday Memo" in white text, accented with yellow stars.
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!
2 days ago, Russell Tabor

❤️💙Mrs. Junkin's PK class learned about Patriot Day today on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001❤️💙

5 days ago, Tara Brawley
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.
5 days ago, Tara Brawley
We know our days and how to make predictions in Mrs. Mandina's Kindergarten Class at NDLE! #DreamBelieveAchieve
5 days ago, Russell Tabor
Mandina
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
6 days ago, Tara Brawley
❤️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! ❤️
6 days ago, Tara Brawley
🏈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! 🏈
7 days ago, NDLE
Collage of two photos with children in school uniforms. One group stands with football, flag, and golf elements.
Collage of kids in various outfits, some with hats, against a blue background with a football, flag, golf, and cowboy boots.
Two collages of children, one with football and a flag, another with golf and boots.
Two groups of children in a classroom, one in a line and another in a circle, surrounded by sports icons.
Collage showing children in a classroom with a football, a cowboy hat, and a golf flag.
📚Mrs. Woods' first grade students are practicing sight words with their partners. 📚
8 days ago, Tara Brawley
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.
12 days ago, Russell Tabor
new
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
12 days ago, NDLE
Blue background with white text reading "NDLE Monday Memo". Red and blue shapes, stars, and lines surround the text.
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! ✨🎉
12 days ago, NDLE
A collage of various images showing children in educational settings, engaging in activities and learning.
Collage of kids in a classroom, playing on playground equipment, and in a library.
Multiple photos: children in a classroom, kids on a school bus, children playing inside, and a collage with a yellow star.
Collage of young children in a classroom. Various activities such as sitting at desks and working together.
A collage of several photos of children in a classroom with a yellow star on the bottom right.
Collage of various scenes showing children sitting, standing, and engaging in activities in a classroom setting.
Collage of young children in various settings, one holding a sign reading "Great Day of Conversation".
Adults and children in white shirts, lined up. Adults stand in front of a mosaic wall, children stand in grass.
Collage of two groups in matching teal shirts; one group poses with a blue background, another with a red background.
Three children stand next to a blue vending machine with paw prints, a yellow star, and a blue-red-white backdrop.
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
12 days ago, Russell Tabor
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😬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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
13 days ago, Tara Brawley