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 January 8-12, 2023
Dates to Remember Jan. 8 Virtual PTA Meeting 6:00 pm 12 P.E.’s American Heart Fundraiser Begins PTA Concessions 15 Out of school for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 19 Kona Ice Day 24 Presale orders due for Jambalaya Fundraiser 26 PTA Concessions 29 Spring Fundraiser begins Feb. 2 PTA Concessions 5 SPT Conferences 10:00-6:00 (No School for students) 8 Mardi Gras Literacy Night 5:30 pm 9 Kona Ice Day 12 Virtual PTA Meeting 6:00 pm 13 Class Pictures (students wear “Sunday best”) 14 Valentine’s Day (students wear Valentine themed or colored shirt with uniform bottoms) 15 School Resource Officer Appreciation Day 16 Grandparent’s Day 8:00-11:00 19-23 Winter Break |
PTA News
There is a Virtual PTA meeting on Zoom tonight at 6:00 pm. President Kelly Nelson will post a link in the PTA GroupMe message group for all members to join the meeting. If you are interested in joining PTA, please email or send a Rooms message to Mrs. Brawley. tara.brawley@desotopsb.com
PTA will be selling a spirit shirt this month. More information will be coming soon!
PTA Concessions will be January 12 and 26.
P.E. News
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Our American Heart Fundraiser will be officially kicking on January 12th and ending January 26th.
Registration and donations will be strictly done online at :http://www2.heart.org/goto/ndle
Any student that raised $100 during during our silent kick-off January 7th-11th, will receive a prize on January 12th.
Any student that raises $150 or more will get to silly string Coach Barbo, Coach, Locke, or Coach James.
Our school goal is to raise $6000.
The P.E. Department raises money for the American Heart Association through this fundraiser while also getting a portion to buy new equipment for their students. With 500+ students coming to P.E. in the gym each week, equipment and materials gets worn quickly. Please help support a good cause by signing up and raising some money!
Soccer Registration Open for Spring Season
Did you know that there are North DeSoto soccer teams that play through the local organization CABOSA? There is at least one team for each age level at NDLE and NDUE. If you are interested in playing, you can check out their website and register here https://cabosa.org/. Be sure to list North DeSoto as your child’s school to get placed on one of our teams.
Support ND Wrestling
Howe About Monogramming’s Hometown Spirit Shop is thrilled to join forces with North DeSoto Wrestling as they embark on their journey to the LHSAA State Tournament!
You can show your support and gear up for the excitement by ordering exclusive merchandise at this link: https://ndhs-wrestling-believe2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Lost and Found
Please come check our lost and found for lost jackets and water bottles.
Mark Your Calendars!
Students are out of school on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and on Monday, February 5 for Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please remember to schedule a conference time with your child’s teacher on Feb. 5th.
Mardi Gras Literacy Night
NDLE is hosting a Mardi Gras themed Literacy Night on February 8th at 5:30 pm. This night is for fun, fellowship and to help parents learn how to support their child’s reading skills.
Jambalaya Fundraiser
NDLE has partnered with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office for a Jambalaya Fundraiser. Jambalaya plates will be presale only. Forms will go home in student folders today. Orders are due on January 24th. You can pick up your plates during the Mardi Gras Literacy Night on February 8th, 5:30-7:30. All proceeds from the Jambalaya Fundraiser will go towards completing the Mason Chandler Memorial playground and other school improvements.
Breakfast Menu
Jan. 9- pancake dippers OR pancake on a stick, tropical fruit cup, syrup, milk/juice
10 - sausage biscuit, mandarin oranges, jelly, milk/juice
11 - bagel breakfast pizza, pears, milk/juice
12 - cinnamon roll, fruity yogurt, applesauce, milk/juice
15- Out of School for MLK, Jr. Day
16- cereal bar, string cheese, peach cup, milk/juice
Lunch Menu
Jan. 9 - bosco breadsticks OR grilled cheese sandwich, beef steak fingers, green beans, baked beans, mixed fruit, marinara sauce
10 - hot dog, chili, cheesy broccoli, tater tots, pears
11 - chicken nugget chunks, mashed potatoes, seasoned corn, italian bread, apple slices, gravy,
12 - deli sandwich, assorted chips, sandwich salad cup, carrot sticks & dip, mandarin oranges
15 - NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King Day
16 - chicken sandwich, french fries, sandwich salad cup, carrot sticks & dip,pears