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.
Good afternoon! Just a friendly reminder tomorrow is a full day of school. Dismissal is at 4:00. Thank you!
September 21, 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. 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.
September 15, 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.
Good afternoon DCE families! Just a reminder tomorrow is an early release day. Students get out of school at 12:30. Also the office at DCE will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon starting at 12:30. Our office staff will be attending a training at BHS. Have a great day.
We are still looking for a coach for our 5th/6th grade basketball team. Practices would be at the DCE gym, days and times at the coach's discretion. Please call 966-1800 if you are interested. Also just a reminder tomorrow is a FULL day for students. Dismissal is at 4:00 tomorrow. Have a great afternoon.
Smiles for NM Kids Mobile Dentistry will be at Dennis Chavez Elementary on September 9th and September 10th. Your child was sent home with a form, please fill it out and send it back to the school. Thank you!
Smiles for NM Kids Mobile Dentistry estará en Dennnis Chavez Elementary el 9 y 10 de septiembre. Su hijo fue enviado a casa con un formulario, por favor llénelo y devolverlo a la escuela. Gracias!
https://www.smilesforkidsmobile.org/
We are looking for a volunteer to coach our 5th/6th grade boys basketball team! Please call the office if you are interested 966-1800. The first games will be September 18. Remember boys need a physical to participate. They should turn the completed physical in to the DCE office. Have a great day!
August 25, 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. 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 families. Our attendance policy for covid/quarantine related absences is as follows: the absence is marked as excused. Work will be available for pick up 24 hours after notification. When students return completed work their absence will be changed to "present" since they were participating in the educational process. Have a great evening!
August 18, 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. There no were close contacts for either student. 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.