Belen Middle School Families: A reminder that Belen Middle School Picture Day is approaching! Pictures will be taken on October 19th and October 20th through your scholar's social studies class. You should have received an order form during their Scholar Led Conference. If you did not receive a picture packet, please have your scholar ask their Student Development teacher. Also, thank you to all of the families who attended conferences! We had a great turn out! Listening to your scholars present their academic goals and reflect on their progress was absolutely amazing! Thank you all for your support! Have a great weekend everyone!
Belen Middle School Families: Our attendance and messaging system recently made phone calls late at night. This happened due to a technology issue with the company that provides the service for our district. The issue has been fixed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
Good Evening Belen Middle School Families! We are excited to begin our Scholar Led Conferences tomorrow! Your scholar has been preparing for these all quarter. Please make sure your scholar comes to your scheduled conference. Your scholars conference should have been scheduled through your scholars Student Development teacher. If you have any questions about your appointment time, please reach out to them. Our office hours for Thursday will be 7:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday will be from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. Thursday, October 12th will be an Early Release day for scholars. Release time will be 12:10 pm. Friday, October 13th, scholars do not have school. I am attaching the bell schedule for tomorrow, Thursday, October 12th. Thank you!
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Belen Consolidated Schools (BCS) is pleased to announce a special Town Hall event that provides the community with an opportunity to meet and interact with the candidates running for the BCS School Board. This event aims to foster transparency, engage the public, and enable voters to make informed decisions in the upcoming school board election.
During the Town Hall meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5:30 pm, in the Belen Consolidated Schools boardroom located at 520 N. Main Street, the candidates for the BCS School Board will be invited to address the community. Judge John Chavez will serve as the moderator and will facilitate a question-and-answer session where the candidates will have the opportunity to respond to questions posed by Judge Chavez and developed by the District to provide candidates to share their vision for the Belen Consolidated Schools. BCS is also providing the community with the opportunity to provide questions that will be asked of the candidates. All submitted questions will be vetted by the District for appropriateness. Submissions chosen will be added to the list of questions asked by Judge Chavez. Questions can be submitted through Friday October 13.. Please use the following link to submit questions: https://forms.office.com/r/iqyVMMN8YC
BMS Families: Please read the letter regarding expectations from your students new PE teacher, Mr. Cole! We welcome Mr. Cole to Belen Middle School! Have a great evening!
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Good afternoon BCS Buzz Fans. Curious as to the latest happenings in the District? Use the link below to watch today's episode with special guest, GSE Principal Carla Martinez!
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BMS Parents,
Next week is the BHS Homecoming week! At the Middle School students will participate with a Spirit Week as well. Here are the dress-up days:
Monday (9/18) - Clash Day
Tuesday (9/19) - Celebrity Day
Wednesday (9/20) - Wear Pink Day
Thursday (9/21) - Spirit Day (7th graders wear Maroon / 8th graders wear White) Pep Rally
Friday (9/22) - Dynamic Duo Day
Please make sure your scholars come to school with Spirit but within our Dress Code Policy. Thank You!
BMS Families: Please remember that outside food and drink deliveries are NOT allowed. We have had many parents attempting to bring in fast food and drink to be delivered to their scholar throughout the day. Food is not allowed in the classrooms. Your scholar is allowed to bring a sack lunch with them in the morning if you choose. Thank you!
Unsubstantiated rumors have been going around and were reported to Belen Police Department last night regarding a threat of violence at BMS. After the Belen PD investigation, the claim was determined to be rumors. As a precaution we will have an extra presence by the SROs and BCS security.
Good morning Eagle Families,
As education continues to evolve, it is imperative that we ensure our assessment methods align with the best interests of our students and the broader goals of their education.
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition within the educational community about the potential impact of grading practices on student motivation, learning outcomes, and overall well-being.
The educators in Belen Consolidated Schools, are committed to providing the best possible learning environment for our students. Thus, BCS is forming a committee that will critically examine our grading policies and recommend potential improvements. Eventually, the committee will involve various stakeholders, including teachers, students, parents, and administrative staff, to gather diverse perspectives on the strengths and weaknesses of our current grading practices.
To assist us in getting the process started please take the time to fill out this short 5 question survey, which will provide us with needed data. The survey can be accessed by using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/Hi7NDbcTrQ
Good afternoon, Eagle Families
We have been told that we can expect a 20-30 minute delay in bus drop off of students at B H S, B M S and I H S. This delay may also affect elementary students, We will update you as more information becomes available.
Good afternoon Eagle Parents! Due to time delays with the President Biden's visit, Busses may be delayed for this afternoon ride home. We are waiting for road closure schedule changes now and will update with any information as soon as we have it. Thanks!!
BCS Transportation Department
Good Evening Eagle Parents, this coming Wednesday, August 9, 2023, The President of the United States will be traveling to New Mexico, thru Valencia County. He is expected be passing thru the Belen Consolidated School District at approximately 12:00 noon and expected exit at or around 2:00 PM. Because of security, we do not know the route he will be taking and expect road closures at or around these proposed times. We are taking precautionary measures regarding student transportation. The Rio Grande Elementary PM (Afternoon) Pre-K class will be cancelled on Wednesday only. All other school sites bus rides home are expected to run on time. We will notify you all with any changes to schedule.
Good evening, Eagle Families,
As we prepare for the start of school, we ask for your patience if you registered your student to ride the bus for this school year. It is part of District regulations that your student's bus driver make contact with the parent to make sure the parent understands where and when their student will be picked up by the bus. Our drivers are working hard to contact the parents before the start of school tomorrow. However, we have had a large number of parents who registered their students today for bus pickup and drop-off. if you have not yet talked to your bus drive, you will need to provide transportation for your student until your bus driver is able to make contact with you. If you have questions, please call our transportation department at 505-966-1176.
Good Evening, Belen Middle School Families! We are excited to see our scholars tomorrow! Remember, school starts at 7:10 am. Scholars will be allowed on campus to get breakfast starting at 7:00 am. School supplies will be provided so make sure your scholar has a backpack. We were short a few items, scholars will be given those items as soon as the shipment comes in. Scholar drop off is in front of the school on 4th street. Please make sure your scholar comes dressed appropriately. Crop tops, short shorts and any attire that is gang or drug related will not be allowed. Students will be asked to change if they do not meet dress code expectations. Please make sure your scholar wears their student ID at all times while on campus. If your scholar did not receive one, we will call them to the office this week to get one made. Thank you and have a wonderful evening!---Mrs. Montoya
Belen Middle School Families: Our front office is closed this morning until 10:30 am. All staff is attending required professional development. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will reopen the front office at 10:30 am. Thank you for your understanding!
BMS Families: Just a reminder, Belen Middle School Open House is tonight from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm. This will give your scholar an opportunity to walk the campus and meet their teachers! If your student has PE, PE teachers will be located in the cafeteria as our gym is still undergoing construction. Thank you and see you all soon!!
BMS: Belen Middle School Parents: Attention all Belen Middle School 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in participating in Belen Middle School Volleyball, open gyms will be held August 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 10th from 2:30-4:30pm at the middle school gym. Mandatory tryouts will begin August 14th and end on August 18th and will be from 2:30-4:30. Please make sure that students have plenty of water and a snack for tryouts. Students must have a completed physical and all paperwork completed in Rank One in order to participate in open gyms.
I am happy to announce that the Belen Consolidated Schools has purchased all required school supplies for your scholar. I have compared the list I sent to the district office and all items have been included with the exception of a backpack and a bottle for water (if they choose). School supplies will be given to scholars on the first day of school through their 1st period classes. BMS Open House will be from 5:30-7:00 pm on Monday, July 31st. This will be a time when your scholar can find their classes and meet their teachers. The first day of school for scholars is Wednesday, August 2nd. Belen Middle School start time is 7:10 am. I can’t wait to see everyone soon! -----Mrs. Montoya
Good evening Eagle Families,
Please join us Thursday July 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the BHS Auditorium for a town hall regarding what parents can expect from our schools and BCS during the upcoming school year. Superintendent Lawrence Sanchez and Assistant Superintendent of Academics Renee Sanchez will be presenting with a question and answer session to follow.
