NDLE: Today, January 17th, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy your day. We will see everyone back on Tuesday. #DreamBelieveAchieve

NDLE: Reminder - NO SCHOOL on Mon., Jan. 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

NDLE: It's time to purchase the 2021-2022 yearbook! The starting cost is $35.00 - You can order @ ybpay.lifetouch.com Our yearbook ID # is 14414022. #DreamBelieveAchieve

NDLE: Info for Little Griffin Basketball Camp #DreamBelieveAchieve
NDLE: Reminder!!! PTA Meeting tonight, January 10, 2022. #DreamBelieveAchieve

NDLE: Please keep your child home if experiencing symptoms of illness. If you have any questions or concerns please call the school at (318) 925-2383 to speak with the school nurse.

NDLE: ***American Heart Assoc. Fundraiser***
The American Heart Fundraiser is still going. There will be a class winner from each grade level based on who raises the most money. Kids receive a bracelet just for signing up. This will end January 21st. Our school goal is $8000.
Also, the PE department gets certificates to buy new equipment based on how much is raised.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
heart.org/khc is the link for kids to join.
NDLE: Inviting all parents and grandparents of our Little Griffins to our monthly PTA meeting. Bring your ideas and find out ways you can volunteer at NDLE to support our Little Griffins!
The cost for joining PTA is $5.
We meet in the cafeteria. (The entrance is by the bus parking lot)
Students receive a free dress day if their parents attend.
Teachers receive a jean day if they attend.

NDLE: Have you purchased your 2021-2022 yearbook yet??? Here is a Sneak Peek of our cover! The starting cost is $35.00 - You can order @ ybpay.lifetouch.com Our yearbook ID # is 14414022. #DreamBelieveAchieve

NDLE: It's time to purchase the 2021-2022 yearbook! The starting cost is $35.00 - You can order @ ybpay.lifetouch.com Our yearbook ID # is 14414022. #DreamBelieveAchieve

NDLE: Have you registered yet at heart.org/khc?
Only 18 students have registered so far. IT'S FREE TO REGISTER and your student will receive a bracelet.
Raise $100 before January 6th to receive a prize on our official kick-off day.
*Our PE department receives gift certificates depending on how much our school raises. This helps us purchase new equipment.
We have 2 goals.
1. Register 250 kids
2. Raise over $8000
NDLE: We want to wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of our faculty members that celebrate in January! Any guesses who has a birthday??? #dreambelieveachieve

NDLE wishes you and your Family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

NDLE: Mon., Dec. 20 - Tues., Jan. 4 - CHRISTMAS BREAK - NO SCHOOL! Students return Wed., Dec. 5.

NDLE: Desoto Parish students received a surprise Thursday afternoon ahead of the winter holiday break. Desoto Parish School Board partnered with the Leaders of Faith community to supply each student with their own personal copy of a book to own and read over the winter break in support of the Louisiana Department of Education’s literacy initiative occurring state wide. #DreamBelieveAchieve


NDLE: Reminder! Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences begin tomorrow!

NDLE : First Grade Christmas Concerts begin @ 8:00 today in the NDLE Gym! Each performance will be on Face Book Live Stream. If you can't make it in person - join us on FaceBook!
Performance times:
Mrs. Odom, Mrs. Bates, and Mrs. Griffith’s classes - 8:30 a.m.
Mrs. Bickham, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. L. Thompson, and Mrs. Firkins’ Classes - 9:00 a.m.
Mrs. Walters, Mrs. A. Burford, and Mrs. Procell’s Classes - 9:30 a.m.
NDLE: Reminder for conferences this week!

NDLE: REMINDER!!! First Grade Christmas Concerts will be held on Wednesday December 15, 2021 in NDLE Gym! Performance times: Mrs. Odom, Mrs. Bates, and Mrs. Griffith’s classes - 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Bickham, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. L. Thompson, and Mrs. Firkins’ Classes - 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Walters, Mrs. A. Burford, and Mrs. Procell’s Classes - 9:30 a.m. First grade students may wear a Christmas themed outfit of their choice on this day. Pre-K and Kinder students will get to watch one of the performances. Kona Ice will also be at school this day to sell Snow Cones and Hot Chocolate for $3.00 Also, we plan to do a FB LIVE FEED for each performance.
NDLE: A BIG Thank You to Mrs. Tiffany Anderson for initiating a community project for our school! Our students and staff will be donating all these items to our local animal shelter! #DreamBelieveAchieve
