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!
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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
December 11, 2020 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at Dennis Chavez Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has not been on campus within the last 10 days and there was no close contact exposure. 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.
Holiday Spirit Days December 14-18
Merry Monday Mornings: Wear your holiday socks.
Yuletide Topper Tuesday: Wear holiday headgear hats or head bands.
Winter Wonderland Wednesday: Deck you neck with a holiday scarf or tie.
Traditional Threads Thursday: Wear a holiday shirt, sweatshirt, or sweater.
Festive Fa-La-La-La Friday: Wear festive holiday accessories.
Send pictures to your teacher or Ms. Abney at 505-238-8408!
DCE families! Just a reminder that attendance will be updated every Wednesday for the week before. Your student will need to do ALL work for the week for perfect attendance. Along with schoolwork, there are LIVE sessions and uploaded instructional videos for all classes that factor into attendance. Contact your homeroom teacher for more details and schedule.
DCE community: During the full remote learning model, the front office will be open Monday - Thursday. On Friday, you can reach Nena at: 966-1801, Celeste at 966-1800, and Principal Abney at 238-8408. There will still be lunch deliveries and Grab and Go on Fridays, along with ancillary services by appointment.
DCE community: as we prepare to go into full remote learning mode on Monday, just a reminder that homeroom teachers will go LIVE daily - see image for grade level schedule. All teachers will be uploading teaching videos and lessons on Schoology to guide learning. Every student will need to do their English, math, science, social studies, along with art, PE, and music. Library and counseling will also upload videos and learning lessons. Grade level teachers are working on other opportunities to go LIVE with small groups of students. Lunch will be delivered by bus (1015-1215pm daily) and by grab and go. For any technology needs, please call Celeste at 966-1800. All other concerns, call Nena at 966-1801. More to come as we start this new norm!
November 24, 2020 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed 2 employees at Dennis Chavez Elementary School in Belen, NM have tested positive for COVID-19. Both employees have not been on campus for the past 10 days. The areas were cleaned several times. Individuals that were in close contact have been notified and placed in quarantine.. 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: just a reminder, this week is Thanksgiving Break. Rest, relax, enjoy! We will be in full remote learning mode next Monday. RGEC is closed at DCE until further notice. Let's be safe so we can reopen everything!
