Social Emotional Learning & Mental Health Family Night! What a wonderful night at NDUE! Thank you to all of our families who joined us for an evening of learning, fun, and connection! Families enjoyed hands-on 7 Habits activities, student-led training, mental health support resources, and creating Legacy Tiles together. We loved seeing our Griffin families learning, growing, and making memories! A special thank you to our Student Lighthouse Team, staff, and community partners who helped make the night a success! #LEADlikeaGriffin Healthy families build brighter futures!
about 16 hours ago, NDUE
Two females stand before a monitor displaying a screen; one sits at a desk. A woman with blonde hair sits at a table.
Indoor basketball court with eight children in matching shirts standing in a row holding papers, red curtains in the background, and a projector screen.
Teacher sitting at a round table writing while a young student sits next to him working on paper.
Adult man with hat sits at desk with two children. They write with crayons and hold coloring sheets.
People seated at tables in a classroom, one man with a red hat, and a woman holding a microphone.
Two students sitting at a desk, one writing, other holding chin with hand. Papers, pens, and other supplies on table. Whiteboard in background.
People in a classroom at tables, one writing, others looking at a monitor. A teacher stands near a whiteboard.
Basketball court with wooden floor. Four people at tables. Five students in cheerleading outfits stand in line.
Woman stands in a gymnasium, speaking into a microphone, with a projector screen displaying a list behind her.

👻💜🎃 Calling ALL ND students & families! Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun! 🎃💜👻

Put on your best Halloween costume and join us for our FIRST Annual NDUE Halloween Bingo! 🖤💫💚

We’ll have tons of prizes, so everyone has a chance to take home a win, PLUS some amazing items up for grabs in our silent auction! 🎁✨

Come hungry because we’ll have a food truck on-site! Grab some dinner, bring your friends, and get ready for a night full of bingo, prizes, and Halloween fun! 🕸️👻

🎟️ Use the QR code on the flyer to purchase your set of 3 bingo cards for $10.

about 16 hours ago, Casey Hamon
Bingo
Congratulations to Deandre Taylor, our NDUE Portrait of a Graduate for the month of October!

Deandre was recognized for being a Great Team Collaborator, demonstrating the leadership qualities that help others succeed. Strong leaders understand the importance of teamwork, listening to others, sharing ideas, and working together toward a common goal.

We are proud to celebrate Deandre for setting a positive example and showing what it means to be a Griffin leader!

Go Griffins! #LEADlikeaGriffin
about 18 hours ago, NDUE
Three students standing together. Middle student holds certificate. Background has blue and yellow stars.
Congratulations to our Lighthouse Leaders of the Month! These students were chosen for their ability to be team collaborators! Being a good team collaborator helps you become a great leader because it teaches you to listen, communicate, value others’ ideas, and work together toward a common goal. Great leaders know that leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself, but about bringing out the best in everyone on the team. Way to go Griffins! #LEADlikeaGriffin
about 20 hours ago, NDUE
Several children and mascots on a basketball court hold up certificates in front of a red curtain.
Children in red and white shirts holding certificates in front of a large screen.
Group of children holding certificates on a basketball court, mascots, large screen at the back.
A group of young children holding certificates, with a mascot, on a basketball court.
Don't forget we have Red Ribbon Week next week! We look forward to learning all about making positive decisions, taking care of ourselves, and encouraging one another to live a healthy, happy life. #LEADlikeaGriffin
about 23 hours ago, NDUE
Poster for Ndue Red Ribbon Week, Oct 26-30, with icons for each day's activity. Theme: Lead to a drug-free future.
NDUE third grader, Cohen Hubbard, wrote Mrs. Koffskey her very own trickster tale to celebrate the end of their Cajun folktale unit! What a fun way to surprise your teacher and show what you know! Great job Cohen! #LEADlikeaGriffin
1 day ago, NDUE
A smiling boy in a gray hoodie holds a poster with a drawing of a bird.
Don't forget tonight is our SEL Parent Night from 6:00-7:30! Items for purchase will be our Legacy Tiles and PTO blankets! Also, please check out our Lost and Found, which will be out on the front porch! #LEADlikeaGriffin
1 day ago, NDUE
Poster for North DeSoto Upper Elementary's Family Night, highlighting 7 Habits family training activities on October 22 at the Ndue Gym.
A row of various winter clothes on hangers outside a school building.
Clothes on a rolling rack outdoors, near a brick wall and sidewalk; a red banner with white text is visible.
Clothing items on a wheeled rack in front of a brick wall, near a door.
Outdoor rack with hanging clothing, including jackets, hats, and backpacks, next to a brick wall.

🦃 NDUE Thanksgiving Feast! 📚

Join us for a special Thanksgiving lunch with your child and take a trip to our Book Fair while you’re here!

If you have children in multiple grade levels, please arrive at your youngest child's time slot. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch or enjoy a delicious meal from our cafeteria. Our cafeteria ladies work so hard to make this Thanksgiving lunch extra special, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy it!

Online presale for lunch tickets will be available soon, so be on the lookout for more information!

We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with our Griffin families! ❤️

Go Griffins!

2 days ago, NDUE
Poster for a Thanksgiving Feast on Nov 12. Includes cupcakes, pie, and leaves. Timeslot for 2nd grade is 10:15-10:45.
Johnson’s 5th graders learning about the Songhai Empire using the vertical thinking strategy.  Learning about history and strengthening sentence writing at the same time!  
2 days ago, SOMER THOMAS
Congratulations to Michael Smith and his team for winning 1st place in the 10U division of the Scarecrow Classic this past weekend! #LEADlikeaGriffin
3 days ago, NDUE
A smiling boy in a baseball uniform shows a baseball glove he holds in his left hand.
Multiple hands forming a circle around baseballs on a piece of cardboard; baseball caps worn by some individuals.
🌎✏️ Our historians put their Social Studies vocabulary to use today by creating their own sentences with the words we’ve been learning! 📚✨ #LEADlikeaGriffin
3 days ago, MCKENZIE KNOTTS
Maverick Sersch and his team Clutch Baseball placed as runners up in the USSSA Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament in Bossier this past weekend! Way to go Maverick! #LEADlikeaGriffin
4 days ago, NDUE
Child standing at home plate on a baseball field, wearing a baseball uniform, hat, and sneakers.
Mack Warren and the Aces went 5-0 to win the championship in Bossier this weekend at the USSSA Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament . Mack was also named MVP for his work behind the plate at catcher. Way to go Mack! #LEADlikeaGriffin
4 days ago, NDUE
A group of children in baseball uniforms poses for a team photo on a baseball field.
Young boy in sports uniform standing on green field pointing finger, smiling. White line on field.
Our fundraiser is rocking and rolling! Students that raise at least $50 will participate in the Megathon Adventure Color Run in November! Bonus: if you reach this goal by 8 AM on Friday 10/22, you will qualify for the Cookie Blitz Reward!
4 days ago, Mrs. Leah Darden
Bright colors, turkey, cookie, QR code, and text about a school fundraiser, including "Sprint for Sweets Challenge."
Don't forget our SEL & Mental Health Family Night is this week! Hope to see you there! #LEADlikeaGriffin
4 days ago, NDUE
Flyer for a family night on October 22, 6-7:30 PM at NDU Gym. Features lighthouse, eagle, and 7 Habits logo. Activities include learning, mental health support, and community booths.
Mark your calendars! Our Veterans and Grandparents Day Celebration is Friday, November 6th! There will be brief classroom visits, a program, and book bingo! Second and fourth grade families will attend from 8:00-9:30 AM and third and fifth grade families will attend from 10:00-11:30 AM. If you have multiple grandchildren from different programs, please choose one program that suits your schedule best and have your students attend with you! We look forward to celebrating with you! #LEADlikeaGriffin
5 days ago, NDUE
Invitation for Veterans & Grandparents Day at Ndue with star pattern on red, white, and blue background.

Our fall fundraiser has officially kicked off! Students will participate in a Fun Run in November and are on a mission to collect sponsor donations and reach awesome prize points along the way!

The first challenge is simple: Students that register online by 8 AM on Thursday, 10/21 will receive a hat day ticket! This link ( Turkey Trot MegaDough Shop ) will be used to register your student and to collect donations

More info about the Cookie Blitz Reward challenge will come tomorrow. Stay tuned!

5 days ago, Mrs. Leah Darden
Turkey Trot
Don't forget Fields of Faith is this week on the 21st of October! Everyone is invited to join! #LEADLikeaGriffin
5 days ago, NDUE
A flyer features "Fields of Faith" with a cross and text. Details include date, time, location, and event highlights.
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/north-desoto-upper-elementary/newsletters/10-19-26
6 days ago, Casey Hamon
Once again, we are proud to recognize our NDUE Student of the Year finalists!

Our students competed in three categories: Portfolio, Interview, and Essay. Each finalist demonstrated hard work, dedication, and leadership throughout this process, and we are excited to celebrate their accomplishments.

Congratulations to our finalists!

Portfolio- 3rd Place: Ben Brawley, 2nd Place: Livvy Payin, and 1st Place: Kamryn Garsee

Interview - 3rd Place: McCoy Rhoads, 2nd Place: Aubrie Dick, 1st Place: Livvy Payin, and 1st Place: Kamryn Garsee

Essay - 3rd Place: Bennet Smith, 2nd Place: Ben Brawley, 1st Place: Kamryn Garsee, and 1st Place: Aubrie Dick

We are proud of each of these Griffins for representing NDUE and showcasing their talents. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Go Griffins! #LEADlikeaGriffin
8 days ago, NDUE
Blue background with stars. Names of winners in different categories. Some students are holding certificates.