North DeSoto Lower Elementary

Get the facts on the 2024 North DeSoto Bond Program to see how we are listening to our community and right-sizing the proposal. https://bit.ly/3PVTFFO

Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures will be on Thursday, April 25th. Please see the attached info and feel free to reach out to your child's teacher with any other questions.

Early Voting begins Saturday, April 13! Be sure to cast an informed vote. Get more information on the district website. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

Superintendent Corley responds to questions about tax statements and clears up how to use the tax calculator to check your impact if the April 27 North DeSoto Bond Plan is approved. 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://youtu.be/tQnAKoEE-iI

We loved seeing all of our moms at Mornings With Mom this week! #PositiveCaringCulture

NDLE thanks local businesses Simply Scheen Designs Flower Shop, Elite Party Designs Balloon Decor, and Sign Gypsies for the decorations for our Mornings With Mom event. We also want to thank our fabulous PTA for organizing and hosting the event along with the NDHS Red Coats for coming to help set up and host. Of course thank you to fabulous Bee's Donuts for catering! #SmallTownTraditions #DeSotoDifferenceMaker

Featured Frequently Asked Question: The State of Louisiana usually requires districts to wait a year after a failed bond, how is the DeSoto Parish School Board able to hold another election so quickly? The State Bond Commission oversees all of the bond elections and issuance in the state. They met on February 15, 2024 and voted to allow the DeSoto Parish School Board to hold the April 27 election. This approval is largely due to the overall need in the district and the large change in scope and costs to the previous proposal. The Bond Commission does not always approve these follow-up elections, but felt that voters should be able to review the new proposal and cast a vote as soon as possible. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources

Hi Little Griffins! Due to the weather forecast PTA will not have our Morning with Mom event tomorrow. We will continue with Kindergarten on Thursday and First Grade on Friday.

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

NDLE Parents: Due to inclement weather predicted for the next few hours/days there will be NO extended day this afternoon, April 9th. Students will be sent home by their regular mode of transportation. Thank you for your understanding!

Looking for more answers about the April 2024 Bond Proposal for North DeSoto? Join Superintendent Corley and the North DeSoto school principals on Facebook live tonight (Monday, April 8) at 7 p.m. We will be broadcasting on the school Facebook pages and you can submit a question ahead of time by filling out the form at the link: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

NDLE Parents: Please don't forget to complete the attached opt-out form if you DO NOT wish for your child to participate in the viewing of the Solar Eclipse tomorrow. Link to form ----> https://forms.gle/6kDfDGq5gLLqtDdU6

In honor of National Assistant Principal Week, NDLE wants to recognize Mrs. Lindsay Burford. We are so glad she is our second in command! She is an integral part of our positive, caring culture by serving our staff, students and families selflessly. You are a #DifferenceMaker and we ❤️ you! #DreamBelieveAchieve

There is still time to register to vote through Geaux Vote Online Registration! The deadline is Saturday, April 6. Be sure to register to vote! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information

If you weren't able to attend tonight's community meeting about the 2024 North DeSoto Bond Plan, you get still get your questions answered! Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page and use the form on the right to submit your questions! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources

Featured Frequently Asked Question: Doesn't the district offer universal PreK? Can’t everyone attend PreK? DeSoto Parish Schools are proud to offer Universal PreK, but sadly due to space constraints in District 2, while anyone can apply to be on the waiting list for PreK, we can no longer guarantee admission into PreK and are operating with a waitlist. A three-year-old option was available during the 2023-24 school year, but because of increased demand for four-year-old PreK and Kindergarten classrooms, the program has been eliminated for the 2024-25 school year. The bond plan includes expansions at the lower elementary to be able to offer additional sections of preschool and eliminate the waitlist. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources

All parents and community members are invited to a meeting tonight at NDLE at 6:00 p.m. about the DPSB Bond Proposal. Come tour NDLE and get your questions answered by Principal Tabor and other District leaders and school board members.

Here is this week's Monday Memo for NDLE https://www.desotopsb.com/o/north-desoto-le/article/1531423

Get your questions answered about the North DeSoto Bond Proposal that will be on the ballot for the April 27 Election during a community meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at North DeSoto Lower Elementary School.

Featured Frequently Asked Question: How is the April 2024 bond proposal different from the November 2023 plan that was rejected by voters? The April 2024 bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan. The November 2023 proposal was for a total of $130 million and included a new high school( for 1200 students), improvements to the lower elementary school, and athletic spaces. The April 2024 proposal is significantly reduced in costs at $85.2 million. 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/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources