North DeSoto Lower Elementary

Today (Wednesday, March 27) is the deadline for registering to vote via in-person or by mail registration! Be sure to register so your voice is heard in the April 27 election! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information

Featured Frequently Asked Question: If the bond proposes a millage increase of 22, wouldn’t the total millage be 25.6? No. The current millage of 3.6 expires in December 2024. If approved, the $85.2 million bond will assess a total millage of 22, not an increase of 22. You can use the online tax calculator to calculate your impact and submit any questions to questions@desotopsb.com https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/bondcalculator2-copy

NDLE wishes all of our students and their families a happy Spring Break and Easter holiday! All DeSoto Parish schools are closed March 25-29. We will welcome students back on Monday, April 1st.

Even though the rain kept us from being on the actual field...Field Day was a blast for all! One of our favorite small town traditions! #DeSotoStrong

We have managed to fit in a lot this week at NDLE...field trips, egg hunts, spirit stick competitions, and a rainy field day. These activities showcase our core value of having a positive and caring culture for our youngest learners. #TheDeSotoDifference

We are ready for an awesome Field Day "INSIDE"!! Please reference yesterday's message for your children's time. Make sure to stop by our School Bond Informational Table. Thank you to Coach Barbo, Coach Locke, Coach James, and any others that helped to set Field Day up. You are #TheDeSotoDifference #DreamBelieveAchieve

Attention Families! There is a change of plans for NDLE Field Day due to the weather forecast. All PreK will be 8:30-9:30 in the gym. Kindergarten is 9:45-10:45. Young, Meserole, Webb, Simmons, and Northcutt in the gym. Turner, Jones, Holsomback, Bates will be in the multipurpose room. First Grade is 11:00-12:00. Warren, Wheeler, Eubanks, Chambers, Burford in the gym. Anderson, Bickham, Fogleman, Register in the multipurpose room. Mrs. Hasty's class 8:15-9:15 in the multipurpose room.

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

PK was excited for their field trip today!!!! #DreamBelieveAchieve

Last day to order NDLE Yearbooks is Friday, March 22! Please get your orders in by that date. www.buytheyearbook.com school code: 716656

The April 2024 proposal is significantly reduced in costs at $85.2 million with a millage rate of 22. The plan proposes the construction of a new high school and upgrades to the lower elementary which would be combined with reconfiguring grade levels across current facilities. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

Reminder that NDLE Field Day on Friday, March 22! PreK-4, Kindergarten, and First grade classes will have Field Day at NDHS Griffin Stadium 10:00-11:30. Parents and families are welcome to come watch the games from the track or the stands. Mrs. Hasty’s PreK-3, Mrs. Carpenter and Procell's ECSE classes will have a different schedule and location. Contact those teachers directly for questions. All students need to wear athletic bottoms and shoes. They will wear their class shirt for Field Day. Please tell your teacher if you plan to check your child out after Field Day so they can bring their backpacks to Griffin Stadium.

First graders are ready for their field trip! #DreamBelieveAchieve

First graders are ready for their field trip! #DreamBelieveAchieve

In December 2023, more than 600 community members participated in a survey to gather more information about the election results and priorities for a solution. Respondents overwhelmingly felt that the 2023 bond was too expensive for taxpayers and that they wanted to see a solution that was less than $100 million with more details available. Learn more about the new proposal. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

Good news! Cookie Dough will be ready for pickup TOMORROW, March 20th! You may pick up your child's cookie dough order the following dates and times: Wednesday 8:00-1:30 and 3:30-5:00 Thursday 8:00-1:30 and 3:30- 5:00 Friday 12:00- 1:30 (after Field Day) Thank you for another great fundraiser!

NDLE is so proud of our readers! Noah and Thomas have earned 50 AR points in first grade and Gabriel has earned 100! Way to go boys! #DeSotoDifference #HighPerformance

The Kona Ice truck will be parked outside NDLE on Friday, March 22 for Field Day. Students can purchase snow cones for $3. Please send $3 with your child in an envelope or ziplock bag labelled with their name, teachers name, and Kona Ice.

NDLE will have Spring pictures by Cowen Studios on Tomorrow!!!! A sheet with a QR code will be sent home to order pictures. Students may wear clothing of their choice for pictures.

NDLE's Griffin Leaders have been making a difference greeting, announcing, and leading at our school this week! New Griffin Leaders were announced at Fab Friday. We look forward to seeing you be a #DeSotoDifferenceMaker too!