Central Elementary

Good morning Eagle families, We continue to have a gas smell at Central Elementary. As a precautionary measure, the Belen Fire Department has asked us to evacuate the building to ensure that the building is safe before allowing students and staff to renter the building. We are asking that students be picked up at this time as we do not anticipate being allowed back into the building today while we wait for the building to be assessed. The area around Central Elementary is blocked off, but Ross Street is open to allow for student pickup. If you have questions please call (505) 966-1000.

Central Families, We had a report of a gas smell in our building. We have evacuated our students and taking all precautions to make sure that our building is safe for learning. Will keep you updated. Thank you, Sarah Garcia-Principal

There was a report of a weapon on campus today. The school took the necessary precautions with the Belen Police Department. The Belen Police Department was notified immediately. We were told to put the school on lockdown. The matter was thoroughly investigated. The Belen Police Department has cleared the school of any threats. The safety of our students, staff, and campus is our utmost priority. We take all threats seriously.

Central Families, Please don't forget that today is an abbreviated day. Students come from 8:41am-1:51pm. Teachers will take a short lunch/dinner break from 2-3pm. Conferences will be from 3pm-7pm. Tomorrow staff will be here from 8am-12pm. Look forward to seeing everyone tonight.

ALL Valencia County residents have FREE admission to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and a Planetarium show in February 2024.

Central Families, We are still in session Monday-Wednesday of this week. Winter break is from December 21st-January 7th. Students return Monday January 8th.

The NMPED is inviting the Belen Consolidated Schools community to provide input on any upcoming listening sessions around Senate Bill 4, Universal Free Lunch, and more to help us improve school meals. Please see the following flyers (in English and Spanish) for more information. For dates and registration, use the following link for the English version: https://5il.co/2aoq5 For dates and registration, use the following link for the Spanish version: https://5il.co/2aoqg

Central Families, Please don't forget that we are off for Thanksgiving break from November 18th-November 26th. Students return back to school on Monday November 27, 2023. Please have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving break.

Good afternoon and thank you for your patience. Internet and phones have been restored.

Good morning, Unfortunately we are experiencing a district wide Internet and phone outtage. We have made our carrier aware of the situation. Please bear with us.

Central Families, Around 3pm this afternoon we had a student that had an allergic reaction. We did call for medical attention. The student is doing well. The safety and health of our students is always our top priority. Thank you, Ms. Garcia-Principal

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

I hope you will help support the school in selling some yummy chocolate. The proceeds will go to funding student shirts, fieldtrips, student incentives, student supplies, and other needed items for students. We will send permission slips out today. You can also stop by the office and pick up a box. Parent/teacher conferences are a great time to get a box. We hope you will help in selling. A box has 60 bars and the price is $1 per bar. We hope to get all proceeds in by October 20th.

October Calendar and Newsletter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vUHL4gDMAX_vFnFL5ra6qB1Ah4xlcpMe/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sTHU6Z74BizRXbC48faec5t2gmIEOe-C/view?usp=sharing

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! https://cloud.swivl.com/v/b39e0b8d841fe143ba16711c32a9e77f

Good morning, The phones and Internet are working again at Central elementary and the BCS District Office. Thank you for your patience!

Good morning, We are experiencing an Internet and phone outage at Central Elementary and the BCS district office this morning. Please be patient with us as we work to get these issues solved.

1st Game -6th Grade Boys Basketball Game (Dennis Chavez vs. Central) Time: 5:30pm Place: Belen High School Gym Let's cheer on our students! If you can attend that would be great. We wish them best of luck tonight! Go Team CENTRAL!

There was a report of a weapon on campus today. The school took the necessary precautions with the Belen Police Department. The Belen Police Department was notified immediately. The matter was thoroughly investigated. The Belen Police Department has cleared the school of any threats. The safety of our students, staff, and campus is our utmost priority. We take all threats seriously.

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