First Grade Parents: Don't forget to come to NDUE's 2nd Grade Orientation tonight at 5:30 in the NDUE Gym.
Our first graders had a great time taking a tour of North DeSoto Upper Elementary today! They are getting ready to LEAD like a Griffin!
🎉 We’re thrilled to share some BIG news! 🎉
North DeSoto Lower Elementary has been recognized as a 2024-2025 School of Excellence by Imagine Learning for our exceptional use of Imagine MyPath! 🏆📚
This prestigious honor is a reflection of the dedication and teamwork of our amazing teachers, staff, students, and families. Together, we’ve met rigorous goals and created a learning environment where every student can thrive. 💪❤️
We are proud to be part of Imagine Nation and look forward to displaying our official banner with pride!
Thank you to our entire NDLE community for making this possible. 💙
#DreamBelieveAchieve #DeSotoDifference
Click the link for this week's NDLE Monday Memo https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/north-desoto-lower-elementary/newsletters/ndle-monday-memo-may-12-16
NDHS Baseball is headed to the State Championship! All ND Schools will have a Virtual Day on Friday, May 16th. NDLE Awards Day has moved to Monday, May 19th. The times are the same. Check Rooms, Facebook or our website to see the times for each class. Go Griffins! Take State!
NDLE: CHANGE OF PLANS: With many of our families traveling south to support the NDHS baseball team we will be moving our awards day to Monday, May 19th. Times will be the same. We can't wait to celebrate our Little Griffins and their achievements!
Calling all First Grade Students and Families at NDLE!!!! Come to 2nd Grade Orientation on May 13th at North DeSoto Upper Elementary. It begins at 5:30 in the NDUE Gym.
🌟 Thank You, Parents, Businesses & Booster Club! 🌟
Our hearts are full after an incredible Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week — and it’s all thanks to you! To our amazing parents, generous local businesses, and the hardworking Booster Club, we are so grateful for the love, time, and support you poured into making this week so special for our teachers and staff. Your thoughtful gestures, delicious treats, and kind words reminded our team just how appreciated they truly are. Together, you helped create a week filled with smiles, gratitude, and joy — thank you for being such an important part of our North DeSoto family! 💕🎉✨
🌟 With Grateful Hearts, We Celebrate Our Incredible School Leadership & Support Team! 🌟
At the heart of North DeSoto Lower Elementary is a team of caring leaders and helpers who work tirelessly to make sure every day runs smoothly and every student feels safe, supported, and loved. We are so grateful for our amazing principal, assistant principal, counselor, master teachers, secretaries, nurse, and school resource officer! From guiding and encouraging our staff, to supporting students’ well-being, keeping families connected, ensuring health and safety, and protecting our school community — you all are the heartbeat of our school. Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and the countless ways you make our Little Griffins’ days brighter! 💕🏫✨
Pictured: Top- Mr. Tabor (Principal), Mrs. L. Burford (Assistant Principal)
Middle- Mrs. Arinder (Counselor), Mrs. Griffith (Master Teacher), Mrs. Carpenter (Master Teacher)
Bottom- Mrs. Miller (Bookkeeper/ Secretary), Mrs. Salter (Secretary), Deputy Randolph, Nurse Smith
🚌 Here’s to Our Wonderful Bus Drivers! 🚌
Every school day begins and ends with the smiling faces of our amazing bus drivers, who safely carry our Little Griffins to and from school. Rain or shine, they greet each child with warmth, care, and a steady hand — making sure every student feels safe, seen, and ready to start their day. You’re more than just drivers; you’re the first hello and the last goodbye, the calm reassurance and the trusted adult on every ride. Thank you for the patience, kindness, and dedication you show every single day — we appreciate you more than words can say! 💛✨
🌟 A Special Thank You to Our Amazing Substitute Teachers! 🌟
Today we want to shine a light on the incredible substitute teachers who step in with care, flexibility, and dedication whenever they’re needed. Whether it’s for a day or a longer stretch, you keep our classrooms running smoothly and ensure our Little Griffins continue learning and growing without missing a beat. Your adaptability, kindness, and commitment to our students make such a difference, and we are so thankful to have you as part of our school family. You truly are essential to our success — thank you for all that you do! 💕🍎✨
Pictured: Mrs. Eddy (Long-term sub for Mrs. Jones) and Mrs. Stoma (Long-term sub for Mrs. Fogleman)
🌟 Heartfelt Thanks to Our Amazing Cafeteria & Custodial Teams! 🌟
Behind the scenes, there’s a group of heroes who help keep our school running smoothly every single day — our wonderful cafeteria and custodial staff! From preparing delicious, nutritious meals with care to keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming, these hardworking team members pour so much love and dedication into making sure our Little Griffins have the best possible environment to learn and grow. We are so grateful for all you do — your smiles, hard work, and kindness make a world of difference! Thank you for being such an important part of our school family. 💕🍎🧹✨
Pictured: Top- Mrs. Hart, Ms. Wells
2nd Row- Ms. Brakefield, Mrs. Roberson
3rd Row- Mrs. Farris, Mr. Raspberry
4th Row- Mr. Miller, Mr. Benjamin (NDHS Intern)
🌟 Celebrating Our Incredible Special Education Team! 🌟
Behind every small step, every breakthrough, and every bright smile is the love and dedication of our amazing Special Education teachers and paraprofessionals. With endless patience, creativity, and compassion, they meet each child where they are — helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their fullest potential. You are champions of inclusion, cheerleaders of progress, and the steady hands and hearts guiding our Little Griffins every day. Thank you for the immeasurable impact you make — your work changes lives, and we are so grateful for each of you! 💕🌈✨
Pictured: Top- Mrs. Firkins, Ms. Sandifer
2nd Row- Ms. Scott, Ms. Davis
3rd Row- Mrs. Procell, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. B. Young
4th Row- Mrs. Hardaway, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Bamburg
📣 Thank you to the wonderful sponsors who spoiled our teachers and staff today! Our own Mrs. Piazza's dad's company, Young's Welding, gave us delicious donuts and breakfast burritos for breakfast 🍩 Osborn Hays Realty provided Jimmy John's for lunch 🥪 and Gloster Baptist Church fed our sweet tooth with a variety of cookies for dessert 🍪 and Mrs. Sherri Lafitte dropped off some pastries🥐 for our afternoon coffee! Of course we can't forget our fantastic Booster Club volunteers for setting things up, providing door prizes, and flavored water bar! #DeSotoStrong 💪🏽
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Register's First Grade Class 🎉! They are the AR winners for NDLE! 💪🏽 Mrs. Register’s class had the most AR points 1294.4 and 90% accuracy on the comprehension quizzes⭐️She also had another student reach 100 AR points this week! Way to go Little Griffins and Mrs. Register! We are proud of your love for learning! 📚 All Little Griffins can keep up their love for reading over the Summer by visiting the Stonewall Library.❤️ 💙 #HighPerformance #DreamBelieveAchieve
🌟 Shining a Spotlight on Our Amazing Enrichment Teachers! 🌟
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers who bring music, S.T.R.E.A.M., and physical education to life for our Little Griffins! Whether they’re sparking creativity in music, opening new worlds through books and engaging activities, or helping students stay active and strong in PE, these teachers make learning exciting, joyful, and well-rounded. We are so grateful for the passion, energy, and love they share with our students every day. Not only do they teach their enrichment classes, they also serve our school community during car drop off and pick up, are part of the testing team, and teach reading intervention WIN classes each morning. Thank you for enriching the minds, bodies, and hearts of our Little Griffins — you help make our school such a special place! 🎶📚⚽💖✨
Pictured: Top- Mrs. Brawley (Music), Mrs. Odom (S.T.R.E.A.M./Library)
Bottom- P.E. Coaches Barbo, Locke, and Roberson (a.k.a. Smiley)
🌟 Let’s Celebrate Our Fantastic First Grade Team! 🌟
Our first-grade teachers play such an important role in preparing our Little Griffins for the next big step — moving up to Upper Elementary! This year, they’ve done an incredible job sparking a love of reading and building excitement for learning every day. We are so thankful for the passion, dedication, and heart they pour into helping our students grow and succeed. Thank you, first-grade team, for making such a difference in the lives of our Little Griffins! 💕📖✨
Pictured: Top- Mrs. Bickham (Mentor Teacher)
2nd Row- Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Fogleman
3rd Row- Mrs. Enders, Ms. Hasty, Mrs. Register
4th Row- Mrs. Burford, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Woods
Thank you Bee's Donuts for providing Johnny's Pizza for lunch and Legacy Nutrition and Ryder Carter for the Great American cookie cake for dessert and as always our fabulous Booster Club for setting up! Thanks for making our day so special ❤️ 💐 🍕 🍪
🌟 Our Kindergarten Team is Absolutely Fabulous! 🌟
Every day, these amazing ladies build on the foundation from PreK, helping our Little Griffins take their first big steps toward becoming confident readers. Kindergarten is a world full of energy, excitement, and discovery — and our dedicated teachers make it a magical place to learn and grow. We are so grateful for their passion, creativity, and love as they guide our students on this important part of their journey. Thank you for all you do to make Kindergarten such a special experience! 💕📚✨
Pictured: Top- Mrs. Holsomback (Mentor Teacher)
2nd Row- Mrs. Bates, Ms. Beasley
3rd Row- Ms. Freeman, Mrs. Meserole, Ms. Moore
4th Row- Mrs. J. Simmons, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Webb, Ms. Young
