Dennis Chavez Elementary

Attention Parents: In-Person Students School Photos for Dennis Chavez will be taken for students and staff doing in-person learning on Thursday April 29th. All students will automatically be photographed with a fall "yearbook" close-up and a "Knee-up" spring photo. A proof will be returned to the school with your online code for ordering. Remote Learning Students In addition, KBP will have cameras set up for virtual learning students to go in and take their school photos from 11 to 12pm. You can book an appointment to come to the school from 11am to 12pm on the 29th. Photos will be in the cafeteria. All remote learning students must make an appointment to avoid large crowds and properly social distance. Visit.. https://www.kennethbrownphotography.com/dennis-chavez-april-29th to book your appointment today (if you set one up with DCE, please use that time!). You will receive an online code to view and order photos after picture day.

DCE community: School pictures will take place AT SCHOOL on April 29. In person learners will go by class. Remote learners may come (by appointment) from 11-12pm on April 29. Remote learners, please call 966-1800 to set an appointment. We will also have a yearbook that you can order online: www.treering.com/validate school's passcode: 1015813736324422 The nice thing about Treering's yearbook is that you get to create 2 pages of your own pictures for free! I will send the yearbook to print on May 14 so hurry to get your free pages done before then.

DCE community: student drop off will still be in front of the main office. Due to traffic backup, you will drive through the gate off of Highway 314 and use those east parking lots to wind through to the front office. The principal will be out there to support the new traffic flow.

DCE community: Reminder that all students are eligible to return to in person learning on April 6 (Tuesday) for 4 days a week (Wednesdays are still for remote learning). Please make sure you've communicated your intentions to 966-1800 if you are changing from remote only to in person. Drop off is still in front of the main office starting at 830am- please stay in your vehicle. Pick up stays the same for sibling groups at 325pm in the northeast parking lot near the gym. If you only have one student who attends DCE, pick up procedures have changed to in front of the main office (same as drop off location). Please be patient as we make sure all students are delivered safely to you!

DCE community: reminder that this is the last week with cohorts A (Monday and Tuesday) and B (Thursday only this week). There is Easter break Friday-April 5. On April 6 we will have all in person learning students all 4 days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). Wednesdays will continue to be for remote learning (all students!) and small group interventions. We will also be opening up different areas of campus for students (gym, library, cafeteria, recess). Remind students to continue safe practices (masks, wash hands, socially distance) so we can keep these areas open. No sports with throwing / catching. Soccer is okay if students just kick it around and not play. To celebrate the return of sports, have your student dress up as their favorite athlete or wear their favorite sport jersey on Tuesday and Thursday this week!

DCE families: As per PED, we will return to 100% in person learning (no cohorts) on April 6 (since April 5th there is no school). If you'd like to continue the remaining school year in remote learning for your student, you will need to call 966-1800 to let the front office staff know. Masks will still be worn until further notice.

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! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tpWbNBVyTk2gQASUxmP7NJX5RhH145FMmXW63R7Fp85UMFRCUTQyVkM0R1ZQS1lQVzZMRU4xM0FZVi4u

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 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tpWbNBVyTk2gQASUxmP7NJX5RhH145FMmXW63R7Fp85UMFRCUTQyVkM0R1ZQS1lQVzZMRU4xM0FZVi4u

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