North DeSoto Lower Elementary

The Kona Ice truck will be parked outside the NDLE cafeteria on Wednesday, May 8. Students can purchase snow cones for $3 after lunch. Please send 3$ with your child in an envelope or ziplock bag labelled with their name, teachers name, and Kona Ice.

Mrs. West took her PK class outside for a read aloud to learn about worms 🪱. Students had the chance to hunt for worms in their natural habitat, dirt. This kind of real world connection helps our Little Griffins process new information. #TheDeSotoDifference #DreamBelieveAchieve

5 of our 9 Kindergarten classes performed Monday night, 4 classes performed on Tuesday night. In order to accommodate all parents and students, our events at NDLE must be split into different times. Each group did a great job on their night to shine! #DeSotoStrong🎵🎤🤩✨

Here are some pictures from Monday's performance of "Getting' Down With Mother Goose". One of NDLE's favorite small town traditions is giving our Little Griffins the opportunity to experience performing on stage. 🎤🪇🥁🎶

NDLE needs volunteers to cover lunch duty during Teacher Appreciation week May 6-10. Lunch is served from 10:45-12:50 daily. If you are interested in opening items and supervising kids, sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AABAD2AA1F9C43-48969428-lunch.

The votes have been counted in the North DeSoto Bond Election. Voters in North DeSoto did not approve the $85.2 million bond plan for capital improvements in District 2. Vote totals are: Yes - 642 No - 1,161 Learn more at the link: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1572854

Today is Election Day for registered voters in district 2 (North DeSoto) to make their voice heard on a new proposal that aims to take on growth and space challenges with a new high school, updates to the lower elementary, and operating five schools instead of four in the district. Learn more and cast your vote! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

The new plan prioritizes many of the priorities identified by the community in the survey including improved traffic patterns and a focus on academic areas instead of athletic spaces. With the $85.2 million bond proposal, district 2 would see: -Improved traffic patterns -Expanded NDLE with seven new classrooms, new restrooms, new occupational and physical therapy spaces, new library, new administration offices and removal of T-buildings -A New High School for 900 students (functional capacity not maximum capacity) -Increased CTE spaces -Adjusted capacity for HS cafeteria (900 instead of 1,200 to seat half the student population at once) and gymnasium (1,400 instead of 1,800) -In lieu of a full theater, the plan includes a 450-seat multipurpose space with audience-style seating. This space could be used for drama, cheer, dance, wrestling and other activities when retractable seating is pushed back. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

In a recent survey, ​​78% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that the DeSoto Parish School Board needs to do something about the growth in the North DeSoto area.Take a look at the situation in district 2. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-situation

Here are two summer camps for our Little Griffin students to try out a new sport. Thanks to the NDHS wrestling team and girls soccer team for offering these opportunities!

Here is our Monday Memo for NDLE this week. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/north-desoto-le/article/1562557

Today (Saturday, April 20) is the final day of early voting. Be sure that your voice is heard in this election! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information

Tomorrow (Saturday, April 20) is the final day of early voting. Be sure that your voice is heard in this election! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information

NDLE extended school day staff honored their students' hard work with an ice cream sundae party on their last day. Way to go Little Griffins for putting in that extra time and thank you to the teachers who put in the extra hours with them. #HighPerformance #DifferenceMakers #PositiveCaringCulture

Voters in District 2 (North DeSoto) can calculate their tax impact with the online tax calculator. If approved, a $300,000 home would see a monthly increase of $34.50. Watch the video to learn how to calculate your impact! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXQj4j7SgqI

Waiting in the car line? Are you already out and about? Remember, early voting is happening now and ends on Saturday, April 20th. Be sure to cast an informed vote.

Making changes to lessen the impact: The April bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan! Many items that were in the 2023 bond plan have been eliminated in the new proposal to better align with the community’s desire to focus on academics. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

The DeSoto Parish School Board is dedicated to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars and are committed to using our resources to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students. The cost to the taxpayer depends on the value of your home. For example, a $300,000 home in District No. 2 (North DeSoto) with a homestead exemption of $75,000 would have an adjusted taxable value of $225,000 which would be assessed at 10%. The increase from a millage of 3.6 to 22 would result in an annual increase of $414 per year or $34.50 per month. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-tax-impact

NDLE Kindergarten Parents: A message was sent out earlier this morning from Cowen Studios that stated K Cap & Gown Pictures would be tomorrow. We apologize for the confusion. Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures ARE NOT TOMORROW! Those will be taken on Thursday, April 25th. Boys should wear a white collar shirt. Girls should wear a shirt without a collar. Let your teacher know if you have any further questions. Thanks!

Join Superintendent Corley and the North DeSoto Principals again tonight (Tuesday, April 16) at 7 p.m. on Facebook live to get your questions answered! You can submit questions ahead of time on the bond page or live during the broadcast! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024