North DeSoto Schools
Early Voting Begins Nov. 3 for Bond Election
Registered voters in North DeSoto (District no. 2) will consider a bond proposal for capital improvements in a November 2023 election that is focused on facilities that would grow the capacity of the schools in the area to address the rapid growth in the community. Get more information at www.desotopsb.com/NDBond
North DeSoto High School Soccer Fundraiser
NDHS soccer teams are selling sweatshirts and rain jackets as a fundraiser for their soccer program. Click the link to access their Hometown Spirit Shop powered by OrderMyGear https://ndhssoccer.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
Mrs. Garner wants to thank all students and parents for buying books or volunteering at the book fair. Your purchases will help replenish books, magazines, and other items in our NDLE Library. You can still shop online from Oct. 30- Nov. 3 at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ndle.
November 18th ND Bond
The weather won't scare us off! We will just move inside. Monster Math Night is still on for this evening from 5:30-7:30. Get your costume on, plan to purchase dinner from the food trucks, and get ready for some MONSTER-SIZE fun!
NDLE students can wear Halloween shirts and uniform bottoms on Tuesday, Oct. 31. We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and Happy Halloween!
Just a reminder that our Monster Mash Math Night is TONIGHT from 5:30-7:30! Get those costumes ready and be ready for an evening of fun!
The deadline for Geaux Vote Online Registration is October 28. Be sure to register so your voice is heard in the upcoming North DeSoto (District no. 2) building bond election.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/election-information-north-desoto
Featured Frequently Asked Question: What would happen if the bond is not approved?
If the bond is not approved, current North DeSoto facilities will be challenged to meet the growing needs of the community, possibly resulting in increased overcrowding. More than 130 new addresses have been approved and in addition to 12 subdivisions with up to 500 lots currently in the planning or development phase. Due to rising costs and projected inflation, the $130 million project would cost $140 million if started in 2026.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto
Makeup pictures for our Fall Pictures is October 25. This will be the picture that appears in the yearbook. Call our office if you have any questions (318)925-2383.
NDLE's PTA will sell concessions on Thursday, October 26 from 10-12. Please send students' money in a labeled envelope or plastic bag with their name and teacher's name.
Some volunteer positions opened up. Our Librarian needs help with Book Fair this week Oct. 23-27. There is a morning and afternoon shift. Click the link to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AABAD2AA1F9C43-44966097-ndle
NDLE Parents, If you want to order more than one Boo Gram, please make a copy, write the other students' information on the back of the order form, or attach another piece of paper to the original form. Information needed is student's name, teacher's name, and a message.
Join Superintendent Corley tonight (Thursday, October 19) at 6 p.m. in the NDHS Cafeteria to learn more about the plan for the building bond proposal for District no. 2.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto
Tomorrow, Friday, October 20, will be a DeSoto Blue Shirt Day in support of bullying prevention. We want to see a sea of blue shirts so please make sure you wear yours!
Here are the dress up days for NDLE's Red Ribbon Week. Oct. 23- Red, Oct. 24- Camo, Oct. 25 -Team shirt or jersey, Oct. 26- Neon or bright colors, Oct. 27- Book Parade Costume. Check the Monday Memo on our website for more details.
Our Griffin Leaders for this week have been working hard delivering birthday treats, greeting everyone, and making announcements with Mrs. Burford. Way to show leadership friends!
The Bond plan would directly impact North DeSoto Lower Elementary School! The plan includes additional spaces to house our PreK programs and would create more space to allow class sizes to be reduced to the parish standard of 18:1 student to teacher ratio. While other schools in the area have seen a push for lower class sizes at the elementary level, we cannot have comparable class size decreases because of space constraints.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/north-desoto-bond-2023
Our annual NDLE Book Parade is Friday, Oct. 27 at 9:00 am. Parents, families, and friends are invited to attend. The students will dress as a character from their class book and parade around all ND schools on campus. We hope to see you there!
Students will shop for books during their library enrichment time at the annual Book Fair the week of October 23-26. Please send money in a labeled envelope or bag with your child's name, teacher's name and Book Fair. Friday classes will shop earlier in the week.
