BMS – IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
1) ALL students MUST wear a face mask while in school buildings. Face masks MUST cover the mouth and nose and fit snugly against the sides of the face. The types of allowable face masks include: 1. Face masks made of two or more layers of cloth. 2. Face masks with a clear plastic window. 3. Surgical, procedural, N95 or KN95 face masks that are approved by the FDA. The following face coverings are NOT substitutes for face masks: 1. Masks that have exhalation valves or vents 2. Bandanas 3. Scarves 4. Neck gaiters 5. Face shields.
2) Students are highly encouraged to bring a water bottle and a small bottle of hand sanitizer for personal use. Water fountains on campus may ONLY be used to fill up water bottles. Students may NOT drink out of water fountains.
3) Cell phones may ONLY be used for educational purposes. Students will NOT be allowed to have ear buds on while on campus.
4) Hats and hoodies are NOT allowed in school buildings.
Please go to Belén Middle School (beleneagles.org) for additional information on dress code at BMS.
Good Morning Belen Middle School Families: Eighth grade schedule pick up is set for Tuesday, July 27th from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Seventh grade schedule pick up is set for Wednesday, July 28th from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. If you have not yet picked up a registration packet, please stop by today to get a packet. Registration packets must be completed in order to pick up a class schedule. Also, if you still have a school issued device, please turn it in with your registration packet. We will continue to follow the NMPED toolkit from the spring. All individuals MUST wear a face mask while on the BMS campus. Thanks!!
Hello BMS Families. The office at BMS will be closed Monday, June 28th through Monday, July 5th. The office will reopen on Tuesday, July 6th. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!!
Good Afternoon BMS Families! Student device check in continues through Thursday, June 10th. If you have a school-issued laptop, I-Pad or Hotspot, please return items to BMS between 8:00 and 3:00. Please make sure you return the power cord with your school-issued device. If technology items are not returned, fees will be added to the student's PowerSchool account.
Also, Thursday and Friday will be half day for students. Students will be released at 11:30.
End of Year Reminders for BMS Families: Grades close on Monday, June 7th. The last day of school is on Friday, June 11th. Both Thursday, June 10th and Friday, June 11th will be half days for students. Students will be released at 11:30 am the last two days of school.
BMS Student Device Check-in will take place on Tuesday, June 8th for In-Person students. Remote learners will be able to turn in their device on Wednesday, June 9th and Thursday, June 10th during regular business hours from 8:00 to 3:00. Please make sure you return the power cord with your school-issued device. If technology items are not returned, fees will be added to the student's PowerSchool account.
May 27, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at Belen Middle 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.
BMS-Good afternoon. Please complete this online survey regarding technology if you have not done so already. We are trying to get a more accurate picture of all of our student's needs. When it asks for your child's ID number, it is the 5 digit number they use to log in with. Thanks so much for your attention to this matter. Have a good day!
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May 24, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at Belen Middle School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been informed. 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.
May 20, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at Belen Middle School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been informed. BMS will voluntarily close starting May 21 through May 26 so that deep cleaning can take place. 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.
BMS Families: Due to COVID-19 close contact exposure, Belen Middle School will be voluntarily moving to remote learning beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 21st through Wednesday, May 26th. Students will return to in person learning on Thursday, May 27th. Students are expected to follow their current schedule and attend classes virtually during this brief transition. This again is a voluntary transition to mitigate any further contacts. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 966-1600. Attached please find a copy of the letter that will be sent home with students today.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1275935/Covid_Letter_for_May_20th.pdf
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1275937/Covid_Letter_Spanish_for_May_20th.pdf
Student Desk Return
BMS Families: If you have not done so already, please complete your Pre-registration form for classes for the 2021-2022 school year. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Belen Middle School office or emailed to your student's English teacher. Forms can be accessed by clicking on the link below. Forms can also be picked up and completed at our office. Forms need to be completed and returned by May 14th.
https://www.beleneagles.org/o/bms/documents
BMS Families: The last regular day of school is Friday, June 11th. Belen Middle School will be offering three additional days of Extended Learning Monday, June 14th through Wednesday, June 16th. Transportation and meals will be provided for these three additional days. These days are optional for students. Please complete the brief survey so we can collect information on the number of students wishing to participate in Extended Learning.
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May 4, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at Belen Middle 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.
April 26, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at Belen Middle 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.
BMS Student Pickup for Thursday, April 15th: Baca Street is currently closed down for repairs. If you are picking up your student, you will need to use 4th Street. Thanks!!
BMS Families!! The last day to purchase a BMS Yearbook is Wednesday, April 21st. Yearbooks can be purchased at www.treering.com/validate. Passcode is 1016123891152406.
BMS Families! Next Friday, April 16th will be the last day to make changes in regards to In-Person and Remote learning. Students will not be allowed to switch after April 16th. Students that have chosen In-Person learning need to be on campus all four days each week to meet attendance requirements. Please contact the office at 966-1600 if we need to update your student's In-Person or Remote learning status. Have a great weekend!
April 7, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed 2 students at Belen Middle 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.