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 Aug. 28- Sept. 1, 2023
Dates to Remember 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 |
PTA Concessions Sale Friday Sept. 1
PTA will sell concessions to our Little Griffins from 10am-12pm on the first Friday of each month. The students get to shop for themselves and will get to enjoy their concessions during afternoon snack time. Most items cost $1 or are 2 for $1. Please do not send more than $5 to make sure the inventory lasts the entire sales time. Proceeds support PTA’s events such as Donuts with Dad later this month.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOR STUDENTS!
Monday, Sept. 4 is Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 5 is Parent/Teacher conferences. Contact your child’s teacher to sign up for a conference time. Students return to school as normal on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
PTA Meeting
It is not too late to join! All parents and caregivers are invited to our PTA meeting on Monday, Sept. 11 at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. You can learn how to get involved with our Little Griffin community. It costs $5 to join. Email tara.brawley@desotopsb.com if you have any questions.
Kona Ice Fundraiser
The Kona Ice truck will be parked outside the NDLE cafeteria on Friday, Sept. 15. Students can purchase snow cones for $3 after lunch. Please send 3$ with your child in an envelope or ziplock bag labeled with their name, teachers name, and Kona Ice.
Picture Day
Cowen photography will be at our school on Wednesday, Sept. 19 to take Fall pictures. These are the individual pictures that will appear in the yearbook. Students may wear clothing of their choice. Make up pictures for students who are absent will be October 25.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breakfast Menu
Tues.. Aug. 29 - Pancake dippers,peaches, Juice, Milk
Wed. Aug. 30- Cereal, yogurt, applesauce, Juice, Milk
Thurs. Aug. 31 - Sausage Biscuit, Pineapple Chunks, Juice, Milk
Fri. Sept. 1- Menu not available yet
Mon. Sept. 2- Menu not available yet
Lunch Menu
Tues. Aug. 29- Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, salad, roll, pineapple cup, milk
Wed. Aug. 30- Chicken sandwich, french fries, salad, carrot sticks, fruit cup, milk
Thurs. Aug. 31- Beef and cheese burritos, spanish rice, beans, taco salad, applesauce, milk
Fri. Sept.. 1- Menu not available yet
Mon. Sept.2- Menu not available yet