DCE community: As per E. Renee Sanchez, BCS director of curriculum, there will be no RGEC for the remainder of the school year. We hope to have it available again for students as of September 2021.
Dearest DCE community, this evening at 5pm I will be doing a short presentation to the school board on our precious Joseph Hobbs, who died this past weekend.
There will be a candlelight vigil this Friday, March 12, at 6pm at the DCE flagpole. Bring a mask, bring a candle, and bring a rock for the garden we will dedicated in his honor.
DCE community, hybrid Cohort A starts tomorrow, March 1st and Cohort B starts Thursday, March 4. Dr. Seuss Day is Tuesday and Thursday - dress up like your favorite character!
Remote learners must participate in LIVE lessons, including Art, Music, Library. Please contact your child's teacher for schedule.
RGEC before / after / during the school day is currently not available. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to be able to offer the program soon.
February 25, 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. All close contacts have been notified and will enter quarantine . The areas the employee has been in will be deep cleaned. 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 Community:
We are opening back up in HYBRID on Monday, March 1st! As per Superintendent Sanchez, those with an IEP, receiving bilingual services, and/or those designated "at risk" are the top priorities. We are so EXCITED to welcome you back to the campus.
School starts at 845am and ends at 325pm.
1. Remember to wear a properly fitted mask (bring extras in case it gets damaged or dirty).
2. If you are new to hybrid and need bus transportation, stop by the school for a form.
3. During remote learning times, students will need to be on LIVE with their teachers during instruction (reading, math, science, social studies, art, music, library, counseling). Otherwise they are to do their work independently. They may get on TEAMS if they have questions for the teacher and for more support. Teachers will give more direction with this.
4. The gym, cafeteria, library, and playgrounds are still closed for now. Hopefully we can get better understanding of how to use them safely again soon.
5. Drop off is still at the front office (stay in your vehicles) starting at 830am. Pick up is still in the parking lot off of HWY 314 at 325pm.
Please call 966-1800 if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to support you and your students.
DCE Community: last chance to do the re-entry survey below. Otherwise, a staff member will be contacting you to verify if you'd like your student/s to stay remote or come back hybrid on March 1. If we do not hear from or reach you, however your student was in November will continue.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tpWbNBVyTk2gQASUxmP7NJX5RhH145FMmXW63R7Fp85UMFRCUTQyVkM0R1ZQS1lQVzZMRU4xM0FZVi4u
DCE Community: I have added an additional piece onto the survey for reentry. Please consider opening the link again to respond to an idea of a shortened day to accommodate remote learners, special education students, English language learners, and to do small groups / office hours with homeroom teachers. Thanks!
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DCE community: Due to the weather (snow and unsafe driving conditions), please pick up any student work tomorrow (Wednesday) since the office is closed and there will be minimal staff on campus.
DCE community: Thank you to those that have already filled out the re-entry survey below. If you haven't yet, you have until Feb 19 to do so or we will go off of how we were in November.
We will have Cohort A on Monday and Tuesday and Cohort B on Thursday and Friday.
If your student/s have not attended hybrid this year and are planning on hybrid in March, don't forget to call transportation to get on the bus list! 966-1177
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DCE Remote Learning Expectations:
1. Whether in person, hybrid, or remote...Our #1 focus is to create academically minded lifelong learners.
2. Follow Daily Schedule assignments / expectations on Schoology.
3. Have an effective learning environment. (Limit distractions)
4. Be prepared for LIVE sessions with pre-work, needed supplies, etc.
5. Show up on time to LIVE sessions when possible. Set a reminder on your phone for student/s’ scheduled times.
6. LIVE sessions are for students only (parents/teachers may contact teachers during office hours).
7. Submit your work through Schoology, email the teacher, or drop off work through the main office.
8. Limit online chats unless your teacher tells you it's okay.
9. Cameras on and focused on student. Use of headphones as needed. Blur the background. Turn off the camera / mic if privacy is needed.
10. Schedule appointments for teacher's office hours if you need help with anything. Teachers cannot answer their phones, text messages, or email while they are with students.
11. Any misbehaviors or inappropriate activities will have consequences (mute, loss of video, put in a waiting room, etc.). Teachers are to remind students of expectations, give warnings, administer consequences, and then follow up with a conversation with student / families of expectations.
12. BE RESPECTFUL, BE PRESENT, BE KIND, BELIEVE IN YOU!
Let us know how we can help! 966-1800 or 966-1801
DCE families: the BCS School Board and Superintendent Sanchez have voted to reopen elementary schools for hybrid learning.
Please click on the link below and fill out the form ASAP to let DCE know your decision for your students starting on March 1, 2021 so we can plan accordingly. Thanks for your support!
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tpWbNBVyTk2gQASUxmP7NJX5RhH145FMmXW63R7Fp85UMFRCUTQyVkM0R1ZQS1lQVzZMRU4xM0FZVi4u
January 30, 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. All close contacts have been notified and will enter quarantine . The areas the employee has been in will be deep cleaned. 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.
Rio Communities Optimist Club is hosting a Sock Drive!
See PDF under "documents" for more information!
DCE community...LIVE Library lessons are starting this week: Grades K-2, Fridays at 3pm at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a45c6490a742942e3af91e950747b662a%40thread.tacv2/Library%2520K-2?groupId=aee26c14-e459-46d6-aa66-64b5f1bd9de3&tenantId=349b95b6-7215-4d4e-a040-0494c663fb34
Grades 3-4: Mondays at 930am at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3aabbcff6967c6408097e2edf89ec6d3f0%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=b89e2fa2-2396-45f1-ac78-4b520ae0e5f4&tenantId=349b95b6-7215-4d4e-a040-0494c663fb34
Grades 5-6 Tuesdays at 830am at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a3d742be40ef940a7b655b02ed99d1420%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=b488a5fe-4a7e-4162-bf9c-6f5dc1b3e62f&tenantId=349b95b6-7215-4d4e-a040-0494c663fb34
DCE students!! EXCITING NEWS UPDATE: Do you miss Coach and his NINJA moves? How about Mr. Simpson and his art galleries? Dancing and singing with Mrs. Sanchez?! Well...Pullout teachers, PE & Art & Music, will go LIVE starting on Monday (okay, Music has already had some live sessions with y'all!). This way you can see their faces in REAL TIME and be able to participate with others TOGETHER ;) Please see attached picture for more details. We will start with 3 groups for PE and Art: K-2, 3rd-4th, and 5th-6th. We may have to adjust once our numbers are amazingly high (our hope!). See you soon...
DCE Community: free webinar to support parents in Making Math Fun Again: https://growingmindsconsulting.com/2020/07/making-math-fun-again-free-parent-webinar/
Limited spaces on January 30 or February 3.
DCE students!!
EXCITING NEWS UPDATE: Do you miss Coach and his NINJA moves? How about Mr. Simpson and his art galleries? Dancing and singing with Mrs. Sanchez?!
Well...Pullout teachers, PE & Art & Music, will go LIVE starting on Monday (okay, Music has already had some live sessions with y'all!). This way you can see their faces in REAL TIME and be able to participate with others TOGETHER ;)
Please see attached picture for more details. We will start with 3 groups for PE and Art: K-2, 3rd-4th, and 5th-6th. We may have to adjust once our numbers are amazingly high (our hope!).
See you soon...
DCE family: we will miss you over the break! Whenever you're feeling sad or lonely, click on my picture and know that I am representing all of the staff in giving you a big smile and love from afar. Be safe! Be healthy! See you in 2021 :)
DCE - Here's Santa's route around Los Chavez today. He will be in the back of the parade. Listen for the honking horns of the staff to announce him! We cannot hit every street (he's got a naughty and nice list to check twice!). Guadalupe will be the last road as we head back to DCE. If we miss you, come to the parking lot for a last goodbye!
DCE Community - Guess who's coming to Los Chavez TOMORROW?! It's SANTA! The Dennis Chavez staff will be escorting him from 10 to 12pm around our area. We will start on the east side of 314, down to Miller Road, up and down as many streets as we can, back up Peyton to Curfman, up and down streets, to south of Peyton and Miller. We will then head to Ladera, and to Seabell, back down 314 to Square Deal. We will end in the parking lot off of 314 at Dennis Chavez Elementary. If you missed the parade or live outside of Los Chavez, meet us there to wave hello!
Send pictures to Ms. Abney: 505-238-8408
