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 March 11 - March 15, 2024        


                                                                                                                                                                                     


Dates to Remember                                                                                                                                     

March 11  PTO Penny Wars starts

            12 End of 3rd 9 weeks

            13 4th 9 weeks begins

            15 Yearbook Orders Due

               PTO Penny Wars ends

               Student’s can wear St. Patrick’s Day Shirts

           18-21 Athletic Wear for students who sign up for the 5k   

           19 Spring Pictures (students can wear clothes of their choice) see info below

           20  First Grade Piney Park Field Trip

           18-21 Athletic Wear for students who sign up for the 5k

           21  PK Adventure Park Field Trip

               Griffin 5k 

           22 Field Day (detailed schedule will be sent out by your teacher…CHECK ROOMS) 

               Students wear athletic bottoms and class shirts for Field Day

               Kona Ice will be at Field Day   

          25-29 Spring Break!!!! Schools are closed this week.


PTA News

  • Bring all of your spare change to school the week of March 11-15. Penny Wars start Monday, March 11. The class who collects the most change will get a Pizza Party! All proceeds will go to PTO in support of our April event, Mornings with Mom!


Yearbook Orders due Friday, March 15

Go to www.buytheyearbook.com and use school code: 716656

St. Patrick’s Day Shirts on Friday, March 15

Students may wear St. Patrick’s Day or green shirts with uniform bottoms on Friday, March 15.


The Griffin 5K is Thursday, March 21

All NDLE students who register for the Griffin 5K can wear athletic wear next week. Register using the QR code on the flyer below. Remember, Spring pictures are Tuesday (March 19), 1st grade field trip is Wednesday (March 20), PK field trip is Thursday (March 21), and Field Day is Friday (March 22). Please wear what your teacher communicates to wear on those days. 


PreK-4 Registration

Registration can still be completed online here https://desotoreadystart.com/registration/. You will need to upload the following or bring copies in person to the school: 

  • Child's Birth Certificate

  • Child's Social Security Card

  • Child's Immunization Record

  • Parent's Driver's License (address must match bills)

  • Electric Bill

  • One other UTILITY BILL (Gas, water, cable, satellite, trash pickup)

  • Last 2 check stubs for each adult in the household if you do not receive SNAP or Medicaid

  • Print and sign the Attendance Agreement

  • If you do not work, print and fill out the No Income Form

  • If you have irregular income, print and fill out the Irregular Income Form

Lost and Found

Please come check our lost and found for lost jackets and water bottles. 



Breakfast Menu

Mar.  12 - cinnamon waffle & sausage patty, tropical fruit cup, juice, milk

         13 - pancake on a stick, mandarin oranges, juice, milk

         14 - breakfast pizza, pears, juice, milk

         15 - muffin & string cheese, applesauce, juice, milk

         18 - cereal bar & fruity yogurt, pineapple cup, juice, milk


Lunch Menu

        Mar.  12 - burritos, spanish rice, taco fiesta beans, sugar snap peas, peach cup, milk

                 13 - chicken spaghetti, broccoli, carrot sticks & dip, italian bread, pears, milk

                 14 - hot dog, chili, french fries, baked beans, cinnamon roll, mixed fruit, milk

                 15 - cheese pizza, tater tots, salad cup, corn on the cob, diced fruit, milk

                 18 - chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries, salad cup, carrot sticks & dip, pineapple cup, milk

      


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