DCE community: as we prepare to go into full remote learning mode on Monday, just a reminder that homeroom teachers will go LIVE daily - see image for grade level schedule. All teachers will be uploading teaching videos and lessons on Schoology to guide learning. Every student will need to do their English, math, science, social studies, along with art, PE, and music. Library and counseling will also upload videos and learning lessons. Grade level teachers are working on other opportunities to go LIVE with small groups of students. Lunch will be delivered by bus (1015-1215pm daily) and by grab and go. For any technology needs, please call Celeste at 966-1800. All other concerns, call Nena at 966-1801. More to come as we start this new norm!
November 24, 2020 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed 2 employees at Dennis Chavez Elementary School in Belen, NM have tested positive for COVID-19. Both employees have not been on campus for the past 10 days. The areas were cleaned several times. Individuals that were in close contact have been notified and placed in quarantine.. All the appropriate steps as per NMPED guidance has been completed. If you feel you have any symptoms of COVID-19, please contact the Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline at 1-855-600-3453. If you have any concerns, please call the district at (505) 966-1271.
DCE: just a reminder, this week is Thanksgiving Break. Rest, relax, enjoy! We will be in full remote learning mode next Monday. RGEC is closed at DCE until further notice. Let's be safe so we can reopen everything!
DCE: with schools moving into full remote after Thanksgiving for the holidays, we figured a dress-up day was needed. Freaky Friday - kids dress up like a grownup (parent, teacher, principal!) and adults dress up like kids. Share your pictures with Principal Abney: 505-238-8408
November 18, 2020 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at Dennis Chavez Elementary in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was not in close contact with any other individuals and their areas has been cleaned. All the appropriate steps as per NMPED guidance has been completed. If you feel you have any symptoms of COVID-19, please contact the Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline at 1-855-600-3453. If you have any concerns, please call the district at (505) 966-1271.
DCE Community, please go to our website to access a free Resilience Workshop podcast to help parents and families:
https://resilienceguide.org/
DCE community: due to the water shutoff, hybrid learning is cancelled for Friday, Nov 13. Please resort to Schoology for the day's learning schedule.
RGEC is also cancelled for Friday November 13.
Thanks for your understanding.
DCE community: click on this link to learn how to upload work to Schoology (created by teachers!).
https://www.loom.com/share/dee8f304318d4de883f4e76fd71d882a
Lunch menus:
DCE community - we are doing our St. Vincent de Paul's food drive for needy families now through November 20. Canned foods (especially yams!) and other non-perishable items are greatly wanted (boxed stuffing too!). We will have a box for donated items by the front office for donations.
DCE, take this time to focus on GRATITUDE! Click here for daily suggestions :)
DCE community - with COVID comes change - instead of trick or treating why not watch a HUGE fireworks show at Calvary Chapel on Halloween...Saturday...8pm...stay in your vehicle and watch! Something new to still entertain the kids.
DCE community - with cold and flu season upon us (and daily COVID numbers in NM over 1000), PLEASE consider risk factors that are present during holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.). Belen Consolidated Schools want to stay OPEN for kids!
Go to this website for alternate activities to do this weekend:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html
Belen Consolidated Schools will be closed October 27th, 2020 due to inclement weather.
Oct 26-Oct 30 is Red Ribbon Week - Say NO to Drugs!
Monday: Shades ON
Tuesday: Mini Halloween
Wednesday: Crazy Hair
Thursday: Jersey Day
Friday: Mini Halloween
Please send pictures to teachers and text to Principal Abney 5052388408 :)
DCE community: just a reminder that we will not have in person Parent Teacher conferences this week. School (Cohort B) is still in session those days. Teachers will be reaching out to discuss your student's progress.
2020-2021 School Grades update for Kindergarten -Sixth Grade
All students will be receiving progress reports (via hard copy and / or phone call home based on PowerSchool) the weeks of Oct. 19, Nov. 13th and Dec. 4th.
Kindergarten -3rd grades will receive their progress reports reflecting progress on Essential Standards the week of January 5th, 2021.
Grades 4-6 will receive their report card reflecting Quarter 2 the week of January 5th, 2021.
This grade will reflect work towards mastery of essential standards as shown through completed work and assessments (via Hybrid Learning Mode/in class work AND/OR Remote Learning Model/Schoology work).
Reminder for Remote Only: K-6 grade students need to participate in lessons to gain mastery of standards. Please make sure to complete work for PE, Music, and Art to receive credit.
DCE reminder: if your student/s has not yet taken the Illuminate test (1st-6th grade), please click on the following link and have your student do the test by the end of September. If you have any questions, please contact your student's teacher.
https://www.beleneagles.org/o/bcs/page/remote-learning-resources--15
Our very own Gil Sanchez Elementary School has received one of the most distinguished honors a school can attain.
On Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 11:00 am., Gil Sanchez Elementary School was officially announced as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School.
It is amazing to see that Gil Sanchez will be nationally recognized for all their efforts and success.
Congratulations to Principal Carla Martinez, staff, students, families, and all those who have contributed to the success of this school.
If you would like to view announcement, you can do so from the link provided: https://youtu.be/oTdbOuSIh9o
DCE community: just a reminder that we do have the RGEC program available Monday -Friday with both before school / after school and all day for hybrid students. Bridgette with RGEC is available with paperwork in the DCE cafeteria.