
November 12, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at Dennis Chavez Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. 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.

Last day for DCE spirit merchandise orders is this Friday! Tomorrow is a full day and there is no school Thursday in observance of Veteran's Day. Friday is a normal school day, we hope to see everyone here!

November 1, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at Dennis Chavez Elementary 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.

We have three announcements to share: we are selling DCE merchandise, order forms went home today; we are participating in a can food drive the next two weeks; finally Wednesday is an early release day. Have a great week!

October 26, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed 1 student at Dennis Chavez Elementary 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.

Hello! On Friday students may wear costumes to school and they must be school appropriate. No fake blood or gore, and absolutely no fake weapons of any kind will be allowed. Thank you for your support and we look forward to a fun day with our students on Friday!

Good afternoon. The office at DCE will be closed from 12:45-1:45 today for a staff meeting. We will re-open at 1:45. Thank you and have a great day!

Friendly reminder: tomorrow, 10/27, is an early release day! We have two in a row this time as next Wednesday, November 3 is also early release. Dismissal is at 12:30.

October 25, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed 2 students at Dennis Chavez Elementary School in Belen, NM have tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. 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.

Next week is Red Ribbon Week! Mon.- Wear Red; Tues.- Tie Dye Tuesday; Wed.-Crazy hair and socks; Thurs- Roadrunner Pride; Fri.- Costumes. Our theme for the week is "My dreams, my future, my choice, Drug Free".

October 12, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at Dennis Chavez Elementary 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.

Friendly reminder there is no school on Monday, October 11. Also Wednesday October 13 is an Early Release at 12:30. Enjoy your weekend!

Don't forget tomorrow is Belen Eagle Spirit Day! Let's show our support for BHS homecoming and show our Eagle Pride!

Our before and afterschool program has started. The hours are 6:45am-8:30am and 4:00-6:00pm M-F and 12:30-6 on early release.
If you would like to enroll your child come into the office for the registration paperwork. Once they have completed the paperwork they will be allowed to stay and participate.

Two reminders: Today is an early release day, 12:30. Also Friday, October 1 is Fall Picture Day! Have a great day.

Parents & guardians please talk with your children about inappropriate TicTok challenges. We found a piece of equipment torn off the bathroom wall placed in the commode today. We will address it here at school too, and disciplinary actions will be enforced. Thank you for your support!

DCE families~ Please help us by reminding your children about the importance of wearing their masks over their nose and mouth at all times will in doors at school. Thank you for your support

September 24, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at Dennis Chavez Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. 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.

DCE families~ Please help us by reminding your children about the importance of wearing their masks over their nose and mouth at all times will in doors at school. Thank you for your support!

Once again we are looking for a noon duty aid to help with student supervision and safety during lunches. The hours are 11:15-1:15 daily. Come join our team! Give us a call if you are interested. 966-1800.