NDLE Monday Memo

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 November 6 -November 10, 2023                                                                                                                                                                                               

Dates to Remember                                                                                                                                        

Nov.   6   PTA meeting 6:00 pm in the cafeteria

          7   NDHS Youth Soccer Night at Griffin Stadium *gates open at 5:30 pm

          9   Kindergarten Thanksgiving Lunch *letters came home in student folders with details

        10   Kona Ice

        15   Last Day to Sign up for DeSoto Hoops Basketball

        17   PTA Concessions

   20-24  Thanksgiving Break *school closed

       27   Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences

              *virtual day for students, schedule a conference time with teachers

PTA News

Our next concession date is Nov. 17th. The next meeting is Nov. 6th at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Use the entrance by the bus parking lot. 

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Lunch (Nov. 9)

Notes were sent home in student folders to register to eat lunch with your Kindergarten student. Message your teacher or call the office if you are in need of information. First grade parents will have the opportunity to eat with their students in December and PreK parents will have the opportunity to eat with their students around Easter. More details will be communicated closer to those times. 

North DeSoto High School Soccer Fundraiser (last day to order is Nov. 10)

NDHS soccer teams are selling sweatshirts and rain jackets as a fundraiser for their soccer program. Click the link to access their Hometown Spirit Shop powered by OrderMyGear https://ndhssoccer.itemorder.com/shop/home/.

NDHS Youth Soccer Night at Griffin Stadium (Nov. 7)

Come watch the Lady Griffins soccer team scrimmage against Bossier. All kids get in free! Adult tickets are $7. 

DeSoto Hoops Registration Forms Due Nov. 15

The NDHS Lady Griffins Basketball team is hosting the youth basketball league, DeSoto Hoops. Registration forms are available in the NDLE front office. Games will begin on Jan. 20th and take place over 6 weeks. The registration fee is $50 which includes a team shirt. All forms and fees are due by Wednesday, November 15. Forms can be turned in at our school. 

North DeSoto Schools : Early Voting Began Nov. 3 for Bond Election

Registered voters in North DeSoto (District no. 2) will consider a bond proposal for capital improvements in a November 2023 election that is focused on facilities that would grow the capacity of the schools in the area to address the rapid growth in the community. Get more information at www.desotopsb.com/NDBond 

Breakfast Menu

Nov. 7 - breakfast pizza, peaches, juice/milk

        8 - pancake on a stick, applesauce, syrup, juice/milk

        9 - cereal & graham crackers OR cereal, string cheese OR fruity yogurt, pineapple chunks, juice/milk

      10 - muffin, fruity yogurt, tropical fruit cup, juice/milk

      13 - cereal bar & string cheese OR fruity yogurt, pineapple cup, juice/milk

Lunch Menu

       Nov. 7 - bosco breadsticks, & breaded chicken patty, seasoned corn, carrot sticks & dip, tropical fruit salad, milk

               8 - corn dogs, baked beans, broccoli bites, pineapple cup, milk

               9 - roast turkey, cornbread dressing, green beans, candied sweet potatoes, cookie, dinner roll, frozen fruit cup, cranberry dressing, milk

             10 - pizza pocket, seasoned corn, romaine snack pack, mandarin oranges, banana, milk

             13 - deli sandwich, chips, sandwich salad cup, broccoli bites, applesauce, milk