La Merced Elementary

Good evening La Merced families, Principal Tanyia Montoya will be starting a new journey as principal of Belen Middle School on Monday, August 9. Please read the letter which provides additional details on how the district will support LME until new principal, Ms. Pam Silva, can begin her tenure at LME. The letter can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/wqp7

La Merced Families: Here is the 2021-2022 Student Calendar. Cloick on the link below to access it. Thank you! ---Mrs. Montoya https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1408214/2021-2022_School_Calendar.pdf

Good Afternoon La Merced Families! I hope everyone has had a very enjoyable and restful summer break! Here are a few bits of information for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year! The first day of school for students is August 4th will be an early dismissal day. I will send out dismissal time when I get that information. If your student attended La Merced last year, they DO NOT need to re-register for the upcoming school year. We will be sending home paperwork for you to update once school starts. School supply list can be accessed by clicking on the link below. It is also posted on our La Merced webpage. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1404681/2021-2022_School_Supply_List_Scanned.pdf Student drop off time will be 8:35 am which is 5-minutes earlier than last year and dismissal for students will be 3:15 pm. Starting next week, I will be sending you out a text message letting you know who your student’s homeroom teacher will be. At this time, we will not be having an Open House before the school year begins. We will have one after the school year has started. More information on the day and time will be sent out soon. Thank you! Mrs. Montoya

La Merced Families: Click on the link below regarding Belen Schools summer lunch program and services. https://www.beleneagles.org/o/lme/browse/224312

La Merced Families: We will be collecting and remaining school devices that were checked out to students, (laptops, I-pads, hotspots, etc.) on Tuesday, June 8th from 9:00-9:30; and on Wednesday, June 9th from 9:00-11:00. If you do not return the devices that were checked out to you, the following fees will be added to your students account record. Below is the item and the amount that will be charged: Lost Dell Latitude 3400-series student laptop- $600 Lost Ipad replacement (including case)- $380 Lost/broken Dell Latitude 3400-series charger- $60 Lost/broken Dell Latitude charger (most other models, large connector size)-$60 Lost/broken Ipad charger (Lightning connector)-$20 Lost/broken T-Mobile or Verizon hotspot- $25 Thank you! Mrs. Montoya

Good Morning La Merced Families! I wanted to let you know that the district has determined next Thursday, June 10th and Friday, June 11th will be early release days. La Merced students will be released at 12:45 on both of those days. Thank you! Mrs. Montoya

La Merced Kindergarten Registration Night is Thursday, May 20th from 6:00-7:00 pm in the La Merced Elementary parking lot. If you have a child who will be turning 5 years old BEFORE September 1, 2021 they are eligible to register. Please bring in birth certificate and proof of residency. For more information click on the link below: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1268141/kindergarten_registration_flyer.pdf

Good Morning La Merced Families: If you were issued out a student desk to use during remote learning, please click on the link below for instructions on how to return the desk. Thank you! https://www.beleneagles.org/o/lme/browse/211705

La Merced Families: The last day of school for the current school year is Friday, June 11th. La Merced will be offering three additional days of Extended Learning beginning on Monday, June 14th through Wednesday, June 16th to any student who wants it. Transportation and meals will be provided for these three additional days. These days are optional for students. Placement may NOT be with your child's current homeroom teacher. Please call the office at 505-966-2100 if you would like for your child to attend these days. Deadline for registering will be Monday, May 17th.

Good Morning La Merced Families: Just a couple of reminders: (1) Please make sure that in the morning drop off you are checking your rear-view mirror after your kids get out of the car and you pull out to leave the school. It is a very tight fit and we are trying our best to move the line as quickly as possible but there are many who are not watching their areas around them. To keep everyone safe, we need your help with this. (2) I have noticed an increase in the number of parents who are getting out of their cars after school to get their child. THIS IS NOT ALLOWED. WE WILL NOT BE DISMISSING STUDENTS TO YOU UNLESS YOU GO THROUGH THE PARENT PICK UP LINE. (3) We have seen an increase in parents coming into the office for early release because they do not want to wait in the parent pick up line after school. We will NO LONGER release ANY students for early release after 3:00 pm. Thank you for your help with these issues. From: Mrs. Montoya

Hello Belen Families! First Choice Community Healthcare in Belen has free food boxes! First come, first serve, from now until 4:30pm today at 120 S 9th St, Belen, NM 87002. (505) 861-1013.

La Merced 6th Grade Families: Please click on the link below for information on some changes that will be taking place beginning Monday, April 12th. We apologize the need to change the schedule however we must accommodate the number of students who have decided to return to in-person learning. Thank you for your understanding. https://www.beleneagles.org/o/lme/browse/202806

April 7, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. There were no close contacts. 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.

March 22, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM have tested positive for COVID-19. There were no close contacts. 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.

La Merced Families: Just a reminder that next week, March 15th-March 19th is Spring Break. We will resume with our Hybrid schedule, which means 2-days on campus and 3-days remote learning at home OR full-remote all 5-days per week on March 22nd. Exciting News! Starting April 6th, any student who wants to come back to school for the full week will be allowed to come! Those families who want to remain remote will have the choice to remain remote for the 2020-2021 school year. We have taken all safety procautions with air scrubbers in every room as well as new air filters to ensure all safety guidelines are being met. As I get more details, I will let you know! Have a wonder break!! From: Mrs. Montoya

LME: La Merced Families: Here is a link to an informational letter from our music teacher, Ms. Messer explaining how and when music classes will be handled starting March 1st. https://www.beleneagles.org/o/lme/browse/195149

Good Morning La Merced Families! As you probably heard, we will begin Hybrid learning again starting Monday, March 1st! We are excited to have students back on campus. School begins at 8:40 am and ends at 3:25 pm. All safety protocol will continue to be enfored and in place. One change, as per the NM Department of Education, is that students are no longer allowed to wear neck gairers instead of a mask. Al students are required to wear a mask. I am working on getting everything in order and will be sending out more information today. If you have previously registered your student for transportation service you DO NOT need to reregister them. If you need to register them to ride the bus please go to the BCS Transportation Department or call (505)966-1176. Thank you! Mrs. Montoya

Happy Friday La Merced Families! Just a reminder there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 15th in observance of President's Day. We will resume with remote learning on Tuesday, February 16th. Thank you and have a WONDERFUL weekend! Mrs. Montoya

Hello LME Families! Just a reminder that if you have any concerns about your child's wellbeing or mental health, you can request a call from the School Counselor by calling 505.966.2100. These times are a huge adjustment for many students, so please do not hesitate to reach out! Have a wonderful day!

January 18, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at La Merced Elementary in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. The areas the employee was in will be 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.