Dennis Chavez Elementary

Good afternoon, BCS Buzz fans!

This Wednesday, we’re excited to welcome not one, but two special guests to the show — our outgoing HR Director, Ms. Tomasita Murphy Oshiro, and our incoming HR Director, Ms. Mary Batista. We’ll be reflecting on Ms. Murphy Oshiro’s time with Belen Consolidated Schools and looking ahead as Ms. Batista steps into her new role. Be sure to click the link below to share any questions or comments you have for our guests or for Mr. Sanchez. We’d love to hear from you! https://forms.office.com/r/x8LYQBkVmt

**Reminder-DCE Talent Show sign up is this week only!

**Reminder-School will be closed tomorrow Monday 2/16/26 in observance of Presidents Day.
School Calendar- https://www.beleneagles.org/o/dce/events?view=cal-month

Parents, as spring approaches so does spring like behaviors and clothing changes, especially among our older students. In preparation for the spring season, I would like to share with you the student handbook and the school calendar so our kiddos can be aware of the expectations and what is coming up.
https://aptg.co/S9kMd7
https://www.beleneagles.org/o/dce/events?view=cal-month

**Reminder that Wednesday 2/4 is an early release day at 1:20 pm, also Valentine Grams go on sale this week.

January/February Newsletter:
https://aptg.co/TlGsj6

**Reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday 1/14) is an early release day for students. We will start pick up at 1:20pm.

Winter Break letter Spanish-
https://aptg.co/lfhjKT

Winter Break letter English-
https://aptg.co/D46f-n

**Reminder-Dennis Chavez Elementary will have our Holiday Sing-along tomorrow, Wednesday December 17th at 2:00pm in the DCE Patio. All are invited to come and watch/sing-along. There will be overflow parking in the empty lot at the corner of Esperanza and Romero Streets. Please do not park in the back lot as that is reserved for buses only. Thank you.
-Mr. Marquez

Parents and Guardians this message is to inform you that a lockdown was initiated today at approximately 3:15 pm due to a report of a person south of the Dennis Chavez campus on Ross Street carrying a firearm. Police responded immediately and took the person into custody. The office staff initiated the lockdown for the safety of all students as we were nearing our regular daily release time. At approximately 3:30 School officials were advised by law enforcement that the area was secure, and we could lift the lock down and resume our release of students to parent pick up lanes and Bus service. As always, your child's safety is our number one concern, and I am proud that all staff and students acted quickly, safely and appropriately. We understand that these incidents can be stressful for students and families, and we appreciate your continued trust and support in the health and safety of our DCE School Community.

Mr. Marquez, Principal

**Reminder that Wednesday December 3rd is an early release day for students. Students will be released at 1:20 pm. Also, our Parent Advisory Committee will meet tonight at 5:30pm in the library.

To all our Dennis Chavez Elementary School Community have a joyful and restful Thanksgiving break! Here is your Newsletter for the month of December:
https://aptg.co/YTLvRr

**Thank you and to all the parents and guardians that came to have Pie with your Turkeys on Wednesday, it was great having you all on campus. A quick reminder that Thanksgiving break starts on Wednesday, November 26th. **We do have regular school on Monday and Tuesday. Have a great weekend!

DCE Community, I sent out the flyer on "Pie with your Turkeys" earlier this week. Not everyone has been able to get into the link I sent for a head count. If you could just let your child's teacher know if you are able to attend, I will ask them for a count. If you already accessed the online form, you do not have to do this. Here is the flyer in case you missed it:
https://aptg.co/41bH_v

**Reminder-DCE Parents - we will be on an early release today. Students will be dismissed at 1:20pm.

Thank you to all the veterans in our community and for your service to our country! Your service is greatly appreciated!

DCE Family, as we enter the holiday season, I find myself trying to find ways to do more with less. One of my teachers sent this link to me. It is a Wal-Mart shopping list that will feed 10 people for about $40.
https://www.walmart.com/i/shoppable-lists/Thanksgiving-value-meal/929
I generally do not share things like this, but I thought this was worth sharing.
Mr. Marquez