Today (Saturday, April 20) is the final day of early voting. Be sure that your voice is heard in this election! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information

NDLE Parents: Due to inclement weather predicted for the next few hours/days there will be NO extended day this afternoon, April 9th. Students will be sent home by their regular mode of transportation. Thank you for your understanding!

The April bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan. 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/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

Looking for more answers about the April 2024 Bond Proposal for North DeSoto? Join Superintendent Corley and the North DeSoto school principals on Facebook live tonight (Monday, April 8) at 7 p.m. We will be broadcasting on the school Facebook pages and you can submit a question ahead of time by filling out the form at the link: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

NDLE Parents: Please don't forget to complete the attached opt-out form if you DO NOT wish for your child to participate in the viewing of the Solar Eclipse tomorrow. Link to form ----> https://forms.gle/6kDfDGq5gLLqtDdU6

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

NDLE's Field Day is coming on Friday, March 22nd! All students will wear athletic shorts, tennis shoes and their class shirt on this day. Pk-4, Kindergarten, and 1st grades' games will be at NDHS Griffin Stadium from 10-11:30. Parents can come watch from the track or bleachers. Please let your teacher know if you plan to check them out afterwards so they will have their backpack. Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Procell's classes will have Field Day at 9:00 on the NDLE front playground. Mrs. Hasty will contact parents with details about PK-3 Field Day. We look forward to seeing all of our Little Griffins' families!

Tomorrow is the last day for Penny Wars at NDLE! Bring your spare change to help your class win a pizza party.

Reminder: NDLE students can wear St. Patrick's Day or green shirts with uniform bottoms tomorrow Friday, March 15. Or they can dress as their favorite cartoon character in celebration of PTO's Penny Wars.