Currently La Merced Elementary is in a lockdown due to a police pursuit in the area. The students are in no immediate danger. This action is being taken as a precautionary measure. We will notify you immediately when the situation changes.
La Merced Parents and Families: tomorrow is the first day of school! Arrival time is 8:35 am. Parents/Guardians are welcome to walk their student to class on the first day. Please park in designated parking areas and understand that it will be a bit crowded. All parents/guardians will need to check in at the front office, get a visitor pass, and will be directed to the classroom. Please plan that it will be a very brief visit just to walk your student to class and meet the teacher. Parents and visitors will not be allowed to enter until 8:35 am. The tardy bell is 8:55 am. If you are dropping off your student in the morning please follow directions in the drop-off area. If your child is riding the bus, and you are unsure of the pick-up time or the bus stop, please call transportation at 966-1175. Tomorrow is an early-release day with dismissal at 12:30 pm. All parents, need to pick up "Parent Pick-Up" passes in the office. Only three will be given out per student and will only be given to the parent/guardian we have on file. If you have any questions please call the school.
La Merced Parents and Families: Enrollment packets are still available to pick up if you did not attend our back-to-school night. Feel free to stop by as the office is open 8am to 4pm. If your child is going to ride the bus, please make sure you have registered them for the bus. The first day of school is Wednesday August 3rd. Parents are allowed to walk their child to class on the first day of school and are encouraged to leave promptly.
See the following link for the parent/student manual which includes the district calendar and the school supply list: https://5il.co/1f3dj
See the following link for information about shot clinics: https://5il.co/1f3dk
La Merced families: please visit us on Wednesday July 27th from 5pm to 6:30 pm for our Open House night. There will be a parent meeting with the Principal starting at 5:15 pm in the cafeteria. The back to school forms will be available for you to complete. You may also bring your school supplies if you wish and meet your child's teacher. If you have any questions on your child's registration for the new school year, please call 505-966-2100. We look forward to meeting you at Wednesday's Open House.
https://5il.co/1eru9
Good afternoon La Merced families:
If your child attended La Merced last year, he/she is already registered. At this time, there is nothing else required. All the regular "back to school" forms (media release, permission for technology, etc) are available in the office to pick up and will also be available at our "Orientation Night," which is July 27th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. You may call the office if you would like to know who your child's teacher is and of course if you have any questions about registration.
If your child DID NOT attend Belen Schools last year and will be attending La Merced, please stop in for a complete registration packet. The office is open 8am to 4pm. You will need to bring child's birth certificate, shot records, and a proof of address.
For all Belen students, if they are going to ride the bus, they must be registered with the transportation department. Ridership forms for registration are available in the office.
Back to School Night: https://5il.co/1dvqx
School Supply List: https://5il.co/1dvqz
Social Media flyer: https://5il.co/1dvqy
Hello La Merced Families and Staff,
After careful consideration of all data including parent and teacher input, the decision has been made to not extend the school day at La Merced for the 2022-2023 school year.
Congratulations to Steven Banister, kindergarten student at La Merced!!!! He won a bike for year-long perfect attendance!!!
Hello La Merced family. Last Friday, we were able to have our first school assembly at LME this year. One thing that was addressed is the upcoming field day. Starting May 2, if a student receives a referral slip to the office, they will loose the chance to participate in field day. We are hoping that this will help the students make better decisions and better choices. Please discuss this with your students. Thank you.
Hello La Merced Family. Don't forget that we have Friday and Monday off for Easter Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday the 19th. 6th Grade will begin state testing that day, so please get plenty of rest and make every effort to be at school on time. Have a great holiday.
Hello La Merced Family. With the large smell of smoke in the air, we will be keeping the students in for recess today. Also, don't forget that we are on a half day schedule.
Hello La Merced Family. I just got word from Superintendent Sanchez that we are back to school tomorrow. We will be on half day schedule. We look forward to seeing everybody tomorrow at regular time.
Hello La Merced family. Thank you all again for the amazing way we handled having to leave the school yesterday. Due to school being unexpectedly closed today, the Belen Library has offered to host lunch for our students starting at 12 noon today. Please head over for a lunch and make sure you thank these wonderful people for offering this kind gesture.
Good evening, It has been recommended by those fighting the fire that La Merced not be open tomorrow. We are following this advice and closing the school for the day. La Merced principal Mr. Olander will send out more information regarding remote instruction.
Hello La Merced family's. I'm sorry for the late call, but school for tomorrow has been canceled. We are asking if you can get online and work on schoology as much as you can. Please keep everyone in your thoughts who have suffered any loss in this fire. We will keep you posted.
Hello La Merced Family. On Saturday, April 9th, the Rio Communities Optimist Club invites you to a fun day of hands-on activities presented by Explora! All information is on the attached flier.
Hello La Merced Family.
Friday April 1st is the last day to purchase a yearbook!!
You can only purchase a yearbook online!
If you would like to purchase one for your child please click on the link below.
When ordering online you have an option of customizing two pages for your child.
Year books cost $15.40 with tax.
http://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1014178272563110
Next week we have the NM-MSSA testing starting. We begin with 3rd and 4th grade then then 5th and 6th the following week. Please make sure you are present to take the tests and get plenty of rest.
And Friday is Popcorn day. Don't forget your $.50.
Hello La Merced Family. Tomorrow is Friday and the last day before Spring Break. Woo-Hoo!!! We will be having a special popcorn day tomorrow, so don't forget your $.50.
Hello La Merced Family. Don't forget that tomorrow is picture day. Please come ready to look your best for your Spring pictures. You can still wear green to have your picture taken.
Hello La Merced family. There has been a schedule issue with our spring pictures. The pictures will be on Thursday, March 17 and not tomorrow March 16. They photographer apologizes.
Hello La Merced family. Just a reminder that tonight we push our clocks forward 1 hour for Daylight Savings. Have a great weekend.