North DeSoto Lower Elementary

Looking to vote in the upcoming building bond election? Be sure to register by the deadline of October 18 for both in-person and mail voting options. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/election-information-north-desoto

The Kona Ice truck will be parked outside the NDLE cafeteria on Friday, October 20. Students can purchase snow cones for $3 after lunch. Please send 3$ with your child in an envelope or ziplock bag labelled with their name, teachers name, and Kona Ice.

Monster Mash Math Night on October 26th! Your teachers will have math carnival games planned, the book fair will be open in the library, there will be a LIVE petting zoo, an obstacle course, and MUCH more! Food trucks and other vendors will have food and goodies available for purchase!

PTA Boo Gram Time! Check your child’s folder on Monday, Oct. 16 for order forms. This is a fundraiser for PTA. Students can send Boo Grams to their friends at NDLE. Boo Grams will be passed out on Oct. 31st.

There is one more community meeting focused on the North DeSoto (District no. 2) bond election taking place on Thursday, October 19 at 6 p.m. in the NDHS Cafeteria. Don’t miss it! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto

Featured Frequently Asked Question: Does the plan only impact high school students? No. The bond plan is about more than just the high school! The bond plan would impact learners of all ages in the North DeSoto area! High school students would have a future-focused learning environment, middle school students would have amazing lab and career spaces by moving into the current high school, elementary students would see smaller class sizes and get more one-on-one time with teachers, and our three- and four-year-old PreK programs would be able to accommodate more young learners instead of having a waitlist. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto

Featured Frequently Asked Question: How much of the bond is dedicated to athletics? Less than 25% of the $130 million bond is dedicated to athletics or extracurricular spaces. While the facility cost is larger than previous projects, this is due to rising construction costs as well as the DeSoto Parish School Board’s commitment to create a long-term solution for our growing community. Educational spaces account for 78% of the plan and would provide modern learning spaces, future-focused labs and career spaces, and dedicated areas for the PreK programs that currently have a waitlist. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto

We hope everyone is enjoying Fall Break so far! Save the date for our Monster Mash Math Night ~ Thursday, October 26th from 5:30-7:30.

The Election Information page is updated with resources on registering, ways to vote, and how to make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming November 18 election. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/election-information-north-desoto

NDLE would love to thank our Little Griffin PTA for their support and service to our students. You are greatly appreciated. #DreamBelieveAchieve

NDLE wishes our students and their families a Happy Fall Break! All DeSoto Schools are closed Oct. 9-13. We will welcome our Little Griffins back on Monday, Oct. 16!

These Positive and Caring Students are excited for school and ready for Fall Break! #DreamBelieveAchieve

Come meet the Wrestlers and help kick the Season off!

Our Librarian needs help with Book Fair the week of Oct. 23-27. There is a morning and afternoon shift. Click the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AABAD2AA1F9C43-44966097-ndle

How would the funds from the North DeSoto Bond Plan be spent? More than 75% of the plan is dedicated to educational and academic spaces which impact every student. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/the-plan-north-desoto

The cost to the taxpayer depends on the value of your home. For example, a $300,000 home in District No. 2 (North DeSoto) with a homestead exemption of $75,000 would have an adjusted taxable value of $225,000 which would be assessed at 10%. The increase from a millage of 3.6 to 34 would result in an annual increase of $684 per year or $57 per month. Download the new Fact Sheet for more information! https://5il.co/2618v

First grade students enjoyed meeting some community helpers today!

The bond plan would impact learners of all ages in the North DeSoto area! High school students would have a future-focused learning environment, middle school students would have amazing lab and career spaces by moving into the current high school, elementary students would see smaller class sizes and get more one-on-one time with teachers, and our three and four year old PreK programs would be able to accommodate more young learners instead of having a waitlist. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/the-plan-north-desoto

Our students who raised the most money for our popcorn fundraiser were rewarded on Monday with bounce houses, sno cones, and pizza.

The bond plan is about more than just the high school! Additions were made in 2014 at the upper elementary and middle schools and those spaces are now full. While other schools in the area have seen a push for lower class sizes at the elementary level, North DeSoto Lower and Upper Elementary Schools cannot have class sizes decrease further due to space constraints. The plan takes all grade levels into consideration so that students thrive. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/the-plan-north-desoto