In honor of National Assistant Principal Week, NDLE wants to recognize Mrs. Lindsay Burford. We are so glad she is our second in command! She is an integral part of our positive, caring culture by serving our staff, students and families selflessly. You are a #DifferenceMaker and we ❤️ you! #DreamBelieveAchieve
There is still time to register to vote through Geaux Vote Online Registration! The deadline is Saturday, April 6. Be sure to register to vote!
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information
All parents and community members are invited to a meeting tonight at NDLE at 6:00 p.m. about the DPSB Bond Proposal. Come tour NDLE and get your questions answered by Principal Tabor and other District leaders and school board members.
If you weren't able to attend tonight's community meeting about the 2024 North DeSoto Bond Plan, you get still get your questions answered! Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page and use the form on the right to submit your questions! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources
Featured Frequently Asked Question: Doesn't the district offer universal PreK? Can’t everyone attend PreK?
DeSoto Parish Schools are proud to offer Universal PreK, but sadly due to space constraints in District 2, while anyone can apply to be on the waiting list for PreK, we can no longer guarantee admission into PreK and are operating with a waitlist. A three-year-old option was available during the 2023-24 school year, but because of increased demand for four-year-old PreK and Kindergarten classrooms, the program has been eliminated for the 2024-25 school year. The bond plan includes expansions at the lower elementary to be able to offer additional sections of preschool and eliminate the waitlist.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources
Here is this week's Monday Memo for NDLE
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/north-desoto-le/article/1531423
Get your questions answered about the North DeSoto Bond Proposal that will be on the ballot for the April 27 Election during a community meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at North DeSoto Lower Elementary School.
Featured Frequently Asked Question: How is the April 2024 bond proposal different from the November 2023 plan that was rejected by voters?
The April 2024 bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan. The November 2023 proposal was for a total of $130 million and included a new high school( for 1200 students), improvements to the lower elementary school, and athletic spaces. The April 2024 proposal is significantly reduced in costs at $85.2 million.
Many items that were in the 2023 bond plan have been eliminated in the new proposal to better align with the community’s desire to focus on academics.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources
Today (Wednesday, March 27) is the deadline for registering to vote via in-person or by mail registration! Be sure to register so your voice is heard in the April 27 election!
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information
Featured Frequently Asked Question: If the bond proposes a millage increase of 22, wouldn’t the total millage be 25.6?
No. The current millage of 3.6 expires in December 2024. If approved, the $85.2 million bond will assess a total millage of 22, not an increase of 22. You can use the online tax calculator to calculate your impact and submit any questions to questions@desotopsb.com
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/bondcalculator2-copy
Even though the rain kept us from being on the actual field...Field Day was a blast for all! One of our favorite small town traditions! #DeSotoStrong
We have managed to fit in a lot this week at NDLE...field trips, egg hunts, spirit stick competitions, and a rainy field day. These activities showcase our core value of having a positive and caring culture for our youngest learners. #TheDeSotoDifference
We are ready for an awesome Field Day "INSIDE"!! Please reference yesterday's message for your children's time. Make sure to stop by our School Bond Informational Table. Thank you to Coach Barbo, Coach Locke, Coach James, and any others that helped to set Field Day up. You are #TheDeSotoDifference #DreamBelieveAchieve
NDLE wishes all of our students and their families a happy Spring Break and Easter holiday! All DeSoto Parish schools are closed March 25-29. We will welcome students back on Monday, April 1st.
PK was excited for their field trip today!!!! #DreamBelieveAchieve
Last day to order NDLE Yearbooks is Friday, March 22! Please get your orders in by that date.
www.buytheyearbook.com
school code: 716656
The DeSoto Parish School Board is dedicated to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars and are committed to using our resources to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students.
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 22 would result in an annual increase of $414 per year or $34.50 per month.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-tax-impact
Attention Families! There is a change of plans for NDLE Field Day due to the weather forecast. All PreK will be 8:30-9:30 in the gym. Kindergarten is 9:45-10:45. Young, Meserole, Webb, Simmons, and Northcutt in the gym. Turner, Jones, Holsomback, Bates will be in the multipurpose room. First Grade is 11:00-12:00. Warren, Wheeler, Eubanks, Chambers, Burford in the gym. Anderson, Bickham, Fogleman, Register in the multipurpose room. Mrs. Hasty's class 8:15-9:15 in the multipurpose room.
First graders are ready for their field trip! #DreamBelieveAchieve
First graders are ready for their field trip! #DreamBelieveAchieve
