North DeSoto Lower Elementary community, thank you to the more than 120 parents who have already provided their input via the survey! If you haven't participated yet, please do so before the survey closes on Thursday, December 14!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthDeSotoFacilities
We need your feedback! Voters did not support a bond proposal in November 2023 that would have addressed facility challenges in the North DeSoto area and residents are now able to share more information about their thoughts. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this process! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthDeSotoFacilities
The Christmas spirit is at NDLE! Here are a few pictures or our Griffin leaders, an elf party, and a special visitor from this week.
PTA Meeting today at 6:00 pm in the NDLE Cafeteria. Use the entrance by the bus parking lot.
In case you missed it on the Monday Memo... Santa will be here TOMORROW, December 6th, for pictures. You do not have to prepay for these pictures; everyone will get to see Santa and take a picture. Students may wear Christmas attire for their pictures!
Residents of District 2 (North DeSoto) are able to participate in a survey as a follow-up to the November 2023 election to help guide the DeSoto Parish School Board on next steps. This is a critical time for our schools and we need your feedback! Take the Survey at the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthDeSotoFacilities
The Kona Ice truck will be parked outside the NDLE cafeteria on Friday, December 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.
First Graders will perform the musical ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by: Albrecht and Althouse. All first grade students who plan to perform will wear Christmas pajamas.
Performance dates and times:
Monday, December 11 6:30-7:00 pm in the gym
*Mrs. Anderson, Bickham, Burford, Eubanks, and Fogleman’s classes
Tuesday, December 12 6:30-7:00 pm in the gym
*Mrs. Chambers, Odom, Register, Warren, and Wheeler’s classes
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Brawley tara.brawley@desotopsb.com or send a Rooms message.
Student/Parent/Teacher Meetings will be Monday Nov. 27th 10:00 am-6:00 pm. Contact your child's teacher to schedule a time. Students return to school on Tuesday Nov. 28.
November 18th VOTE!
It’s election day! Voters in North DeSoto (District no. 2) can make their voices heard on a capital improvement bond proposal aimed at providing a modern learning environment with small class sizes, future focused programming, and space to accommodate the anticipated growth in the area. Learn more about the proposal and make an informed decision at the polls!
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/north-desoto-bond-2023
Attention PreK and 1st grade parents: Please see info about Christmas Lunch on Wednesday, December 6th and fill out the google form by clicking on the link. Thank you for helping us prepare to serve you! Google Form ----> https://forms.gle/V45iAQbaFA4jZn6d8
Voting by mail in the election for North DeSoto (District no. 2)? The deadline for mail ballots to be received is tomorrow (November 17). Election Day is November 18!
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/election-information-north-desoto
We have lots of jackets in our lost and found. Parents you are welcome to come look for your students lost items any time. The lost and found rack is in the lobby.
While the Bond funds are largely focused on a new high school facility, the impact would be felt across all North DeSoto schools. High school students would have a future-focused learning environment, middle school students would have amazing lab and career spaces by moving into the current high school, elementary students would see smaller class sizes and get more one-on-one time with teachers, and the three- and four-year-old PreK programs would be able to accommodate more young learners instead of having a waitlist.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/the-plan-north-desoto
#SmallTownVibes
NDLE is proud of the hard work of the teachers, staff, students, administrators, and parents that work together in our small town to show our state the DeSoto Difference! Way to go improving our SPS score!
There have been reports of a few inaccurate statements and resources circulating about the bond plan. If you would like more information or to check the accuracy of what you are seeing on social media, feel free to reach out to questions@desotopsb.com or Superintendent Corley as the district is required to provide only factual information. Visit the bond website and be sure to cast an informed vote!
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/north-desoto-bond-2023
This week we are celebrating Kindness Week at NDLE with some special activities but not dress up days. Have a great week and BE KIND! ❤️
How are current spaces impacting the school day?
The communities served by North DeSoto schools have seen tremendous growth in recent years. The current North DeSoto Lower Elementary facility originally served grades K-6 and now houses preK-1. North DeSoto Upper Elementary has grown from four classes per grade level to ten. We are proud to serve every student in our schools, but we are simply running out of space. Hallways are crowded, we struggle to accommodate activities, and class sizes are higher than the rest of the parish due to space constraints. The bond proposal proposes a new high school facility, giving the capacity to reconfigure current spaces to meet the needs of the growing community.
Watch the videos for a closer look: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiMpSypy-OsJjLJmIlgWDGEALrYxdm8_z
