North DeSoto Upper Elementary

We have another student shout-out today from Ms. Robin Brown! Thank you Lake for being a stand-out Griffin Leader! #LEADLikeaGriffin #FeelGoodFriday

Tomorrow is the math fluency NINJA PARTY! 🎉 If your child qualified, they will have come home with a ticket and can wear school-appropriate athletic clothes!

You know you have the best administration when...they get SLIMED for the kids reaching their school-wide A.R. Goal! So much ooey gooey fun! #LEADlikeaGriffin #TheDeSotoDifference

We would like to say Happy Principals' Day to our fearless leader, Mrs. Hamon! She leads with a servant's heart, working to not only better the education of our 800+ students but to make a difference in each of their daily lives! She's a true way maker, and we are excited to pursue her vision and see what the future holds at NDUE! Thank you, Mrs. Hamon, for all you do! #LEADlikeaGriffin #TheDeSotoDifference

Reminder that NDUE Field Day is May 10th! Also, be on the look out for a Fast Pass sign up sheet coming home for those interested in getting a jump on checking your student out on Field Day! #LEADlikeaGriffin

NDUE would like to give a shout-out to one of our own, very talented Griffins, Miss Whitley Chadwick! This past weekend, she competed at the Louisiana Music Teacher's Association Piano Rally. She was awarded first in her age group and the Outstanding Achievement Award for scoring near perfect in all categories. She is now eligible to go on to compete at the state level in June! We are so excited for her and cannot wait to hear about her state competition this summer! Go Whitley! #LEADLikeaGriffin #DesotoStrong

It's time for our annual Leader in Me Measurable Results Assessment. This survey is given to staff, students, and families to help us set school goals and actions steps for next school year. We want to hear from you! Our school goal is to have 350 family participants. Please share your feedback today. https://www.leaderinme.com/s/north-desoto-upper-elementary/families

Don’t forget! Kona Ice will return today in celebration of our hard work after testing! Snowcones are $4 (cream is available for an extra .50)

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

Mrs. Waller has a shout-out to two of her sweet students! #LEADlikeaGriffin #FeelingGoodFriday

Our parking lot gets very full this time of year as 3 grade levels of children are driving in our shared space. Please avoid the center parking area if you can during morning arrival and before to 3:05pm. Coming a little later to park for walk up will help let our teenage drivers off campus. Walk-up in the morning is primarily intended for HS students, employees, families with students with disabilities, meetings, and bringing in other items such as cupcakes or projects to the office. Cars must be parked in a parking space to utilize walkup and a supervising caregiver must walk the child all the way to the crosswalk. Our traffic lines have not changed. Please enter and follow the bus loop around the school. The inside lane is for 2nd and 3rd grade the outside lane is for 4th, 5th, and family/carpool. Walk-up in the afternoon is the same as well. A supervising caregiver must come to the crosswalk to escort their child to the car. All vehicles must be parked in a parking place. Public Drop off begins at 7:20 am and dismissal is at 3:13pm. Practice the "D" in our LEAD expectations by Doing what is right and following these rules! Thanks #LEADlikeaGriffin PS: Do not forget to GO VOTE April 27th!

Last call for Yearbook orders! #LEADlikeaGriffin

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

There are some camp opportunities coming up for our Griffins that are interested in soccer or wrestling. Please see the attached flyers for more information. #LEADlikeaGriffin

Tomorrow our NDUE PTO will provide students with a popsicle as an incentive for doing their best on day 3 of LEAP testing. Please continue to arrive on time, eat a good breakfast, and don't forget to bring a water bottle.

NDUE Field Day is May 10th! Also, be on the look out for a Fast Pass sign up sheet for those interested in getting a jump on checking your student out on Field Day! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Attention 5th graders! If you are interested in the NDMS Mighty Griffins Band, please see the attached flyer and complete the Google form! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Happy National Administrative Professionals Day to two of the very best! We are so grateful to these ladies for always taking our calls and questions. They are always there to make sure everything flows smoothly in our office and that our faculty/staff and students are always taken care of! Thank you Mrs. Lisa and Mrs. Jamey! We love you! #LEADlikeaGriffin