We are having a lot of phone calls about our previous yearbook post so here are some clarifications. These are first come first serve as stated in the previous post. If you called to reserve one, then you need to pay ASAP either when you pick up your child this afternoon or send money in the morning. Just like every other school payment, we only accept exact cash. Change will not be made and checks will not be accepted. Thanks in advance for making this an easy task for our secretaries!
We have 20 yearbooks available for $45. They are first come first serve. Call the office, come by or send money with your child if you want one. Thanks, NDLE
NDLE teachers and staff want to thank all of the local businesses and community members who are contributing to our treats, gifts, and lunches for teacher appreciation week! We feel loved! #DeSotoServes
The Kona Ice truck will be parked outside the NDLE cafeteria on Wednesday, May 8. 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.
5 of our 9 Kindergarten classes performed Monday night, 4 classes performed on Tuesday night. In order to accommodate all parents and students, our events at NDLE must be split into different times. Each group did a great job on their night to shine! #DeSotoStrong🎵🎤🤩✨
Here are some pictures from Monday's performance of "Getting' Down With Mother Goose". One of NDLE's favorite small town traditions is giving our Little Griffins the opportunity to experience performing on stage. 🎤🪇🥁🎶
Mrs. West took her PK class outside for a read aloud to learn about worms 🪱. Students had the chance to hunt for worms in their natural habitat, dirt. This kind of real world connection helps our Little Griffins process new information. #TheDeSotoDifference #DreamBelieveAchieve
NDLE needs volunteers to cover lunch duty during Teacher Appreciation week May 6-10. Lunch is served from 10:45-12:50 daily. If you are interested in opening items and supervising kids, sign up here!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AABAD2AA1F9C43-48969428-lunch.
The votes have been counted in the North DeSoto Bond Election.
Voters in North DeSoto did not approve the $85.2 million bond plan for capital improvements in District 2.
Vote totals are:
Yes - 642
No - 1,161
Learn more at the link: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1572854
Today is Election Day for registered voters in district 2 (North DeSoto) to make their voice heard on a new proposal that aims to take on growth and space challenges with a new high school, updates to the lower elementary, and operating five schools instead of four in the district. Learn more and cast your vote!
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024
The new plan prioritizes many of the priorities identified by the community in the survey including improved traffic patterns and a focus on academic areas instead of athletic spaces. With the $85.2 million bond proposal, district 2 would see:
-Improved traffic patterns
-Expanded NDLE with seven new classrooms, new restrooms, new occupational and physical therapy spaces, new library, new administration offices and removal of T-buildings
-A New High School for 900 students (functional capacity not maximum capacity)
-Increased CTE spaces
-Adjusted capacity for HS cafeteria (900 instead of 1,200 to seat half the student population at once) and gymnasium (1,400 instead of 1,800)
-In lieu of a full theater, the plan includes a 450-seat multipurpose space with audience-style seating. This space could be used for drama, cheer, dance, wrestling and other activities when retractable seating is pushed back.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan
In a recent survey, 78% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that the DeSoto Parish School Board needs to do something about the growth in the North DeSoto area.Take a look at the situation in district 2.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-situation
Here are two summer camps for our Little Griffin students to try out a new sport. Thanks to the NDHS wrestling team and girls soccer team for offering these opportunities!
Here is our Monday Memo for NDLE this week.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/north-desoto-le/article/1562557
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 extended school day staff honored their students' hard work with an ice cream sundae party on their last day. Way to go Little Griffins for putting in that extra time and thank you to the teachers who put in the extra hours with them. #HighPerformance #DifferenceMakers #PositiveCaringCulture
Tomorrow (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
Voters in District 2 (North DeSoto) can calculate their tax impact with the online tax calculator. If approved, a $300,000 home would see a monthly increase of $34.50. Watch the video to learn how to calculate your impact! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXQj4j7SgqI
Waiting in the car line? Are you already out and about? Remember, early voting is happening now and ends on Saturday, April 20th. Be sure to cast an informed vote.
Making changes to lessen the impact:
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
