North DeSoto Lower Elementary
Our Mission Statement:
The Little Griffin Family serves, cares, and educates; creating a love for learning, leading to graduation.
Monday Memo for August 21-25, 2023
Dates to Remember Aug. 28 Popcorn Fundraiser sales due Sept. 1 PTA Concession Sale *snacks and candy will be sold for $1, please do not send more than $5. 4 Labor Day *school closed 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences 10 am-6 pm *students are VIRTUAL this day 11 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm in the cafeteria *use entrance by the bus parking lot 15 Kona Ice Fundraiser *students can buy snow cones for $3 19 Picture Day *students can wear clothing of choice, this will go in the yearbook 26 PK Donuts with Dad 6:45 am-7:45 am in the NDLE Gym 27 Kindergarten Donuts with Dad 6:45-7:45 am in the NDLE Gym 28 First grade Donuts with Dad 6:45-7:45 am in the NDLE Gym |
Important Things to Know
*You are required to show your I.D. in the office when checking out students.
*Tardy bell rings at 7:45. Please walk your child to the office to sign them in. Do not let your child walk by themselves.
*The latest time to check out students is 2:30pm.
*Transportation changes need to be made BY 12:00 PM. Send a DATED note to your child’s teacher or email dena.salter@desotopsb.com and tracy.miller@desotopsb.com. If emailing, please call to make sure we received it.
*Send any notes or money for your child in their folder. Teachers check folders daily. If it is loose in their backpack, it can get overlooked.
*Send money in an envelope or ziplock bag labeled with your child’s name, their teacher’s name, and what the money is being used for. Please send exact amounts.
*Please label jackets, backpacks, lunch boxes and water bottles.
***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.
Chromebooks
Call the office (318)925-2383 if you are having any problems with chromebooks. There will be a $50 replacement fee for damaged chrome books and a $10 fee to replace a charger.
Spirit Days
Students may wear spirit shirts with uniform bottoms (no jeans) on Fridays only.
Popcorn Fundraiser
The Big Time Popcorn sale ends Aug. 28. All items that are available online count towards your child’s sales. They do not have to only sell popcorn. The online code on the original post was incorrect. The correct code is 1170.
ROOMS (Messaging App)
Parents, if you are having trouble with ROOMS or are not receiving messages from the school or your teacher, please call our office at (318)925-2383.
Donuts with Dad
Come have a donut with your Little Griffin student before school. Each grade level has a specific day (PK Sept. 26, K Sept. 27, First Sept. 28). This is an event sponsored by PTA and it takes place in the gym. Dads with kids in more than one grade level can pick one day to be with both students.
Breakfast Menu
Tues.. Aug. 22 - Pancake on a stick, mixed fruit, Juice, Milk
Wed. Aug. 23- Cereal, yogurt, oranges, Juice, Milk
Thurs. Aug. 24 - Breakfast pizza, pears, Juice, Milk
Fri. Aug. 25- Egg bite, muffin, applesauce, Juice, Milk
Mon. Aug. 28 - Cereal bar, yogurt, pears, Juice, Milk
Lunch Menu
Tues. Aug. 22- Steak fingers, rice, greens, carrots sticks, cornbread, oranges, milk
Wed. Aug. 23- Chicken spaghetti, Broccoli, Pepper strips, roll, pears, milk
Thurs. Aug. 24- Taco, corn chips, beans, salad, mixed fruit, milk
Fri. Aug. 25- Burger, Fries, Salad, Fruit cup or banana, milk
Mon. Aug. 28- Hot dog, chili, cheese cup, corn chips, baked beans, broccoli, peaches, milk