Dennis Chavez Elementary

DCE: with schools moving into full remote after Thanksgiving for the holidays, we figured a dress-up day was needed. Freaky Friday - kids dress up like a grownup (parent, teacher, principal!) and adults dress up like kids. Share your pictures with Principal Abney: 505-238-8408

November 18, 2020 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at Dennis Chavez Elementary in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was not in close contact with any other individuals and their areas has been 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, please go to our website to access a free Resilience Workshop podcast to help parents and families: https://resilienceguide.org/

DCE community: due to the water shutoff, hybrid learning is cancelled for Friday, Nov 13. Please resort to Schoology for the day's learning schedule. RGEC is also cancelled for Friday November 13. Thanks for your understanding.

DCE community: click on this link to learn how to upload work to Schoology (created by teachers!). https://www.loom.com/share/dee8f304318d4de883f4e76fd71d882a

Lunch menus:

DCE community - we are doing our St. Vincent de Paul's food drive for needy families now through November 20. Canned foods (especially yams!) and other non-perishable items are greatly wanted (boxed stuffing too!). We will have a box for donated items by the front office for donations.

DCE, take this time to focus on GRATITUDE! Click here for daily suggestions :)

DCE community - with cold and flu season upon us (and daily COVID numbers in NM over 1000), PLEASE consider risk factors that are present during holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.). Belen Consolidated Schools want to stay OPEN for kids! Go to this website for alternate activities to do this weekend: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html

DCE community - with COVID comes change - instead of trick or treating why not watch a HUGE fireworks show at Calvary Chapel on Halloween...Saturday...8pm...stay in your vehicle and watch! Something new to still entertain the kids.

Belen Consolidated Schools will be closed October 27th, 2020 due to inclement weather.

Oct 26-Oct 30 is Red Ribbon Week - Say NO to Drugs! Monday: Shades ON Tuesday: Mini Halloween Wednesday: Crazy Hair Thursday: Jersey Day Friday: Mini Halloween Please send pictures to teachers and text to Principal Abney 5052388408 :)

DCE community: just a reminder that we will not have in person Parent Teacher conferences this week. School (Cohort B) is still in session those days. Teachers will be reaching out to discuss your student's progress.

2020-2021 School Grades update for Kindergarten -Sixth Grade All students will be receiving progress reports (via hard copy and / or phone call home based on PowerSchool) the weeks of Oct. 19, Nov. 13th and Dec. 4th. Kindergarten -3rd grades will receive their progress reports reflecting progress on Essential Standards the week of January 5th, 2021. Grades 4-6 will receive their report card reflecting Quarter 2 the week of January 5th, 2021. This grade will reflect work towards mastery of essential standards as shown through completed work and assessments (via Hybrid Learning Mode/in class work AND/OR Remote Learning Model/Schoology work). Reminder for Remote Only: K-6 grade students need to participate in lessons to gain mastery of standards. Please make sure to complete work for PE, Music, and Art to receive credit.

Our very own Gil Sanchez Elementary School has received one of the most distinguished honors a school can attain. On Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 11:00 am., Gil Sanchez Elementary School was officially announced as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. It is amazing to see that Gil Sanchez will be nationally recognized for all their efforts and success. Congratulations to Principal Carla Martinez, staff, students, families, and all those who have contributed to the success of this school. If you would like to view announcement, you can do so from the link provided: https://youtu.be/oTdbOuSIh9o

DCE reminder: if your student/s has not yet taken the Illuminate test (1st-6th grade), please click on the following link and have your student do the test by the end of September. If you have any questions, please contact your student's teacher. https://www.beleneagles.org/o/bcs/page/remote-learning-resources--15

DCE community: just a reminder that we do have the RGEC program available Monday -Friday with both before school / after school and all day for hybrid students. Bridgette with RGEC is available with paperwork in the DCE cafeteria.

DCE families: there will be a grab and go tomorrow, Wednesday, from 1030-1230 for lunch and breakfast. Only DCE students! Thanks :)

DCE's hybrid schedule: buses arrive at 845am, parent drop off in main parking lot starting at 840am. Please stay in your vehicle and loop around to the front door. Student's temperature check will happen in the vehicle. Pickup will start at 325pm in east parking lot (off of 314). Thanks for understanding!

DCE Parents and Guardians, In order to stay current with PED's and BCS's safety guidelines we are setting a deadline of Friday, September 11th to make any changes to your child's learning model (Hybrid vs. Remote). This deadline will allow us to fully comply with the guidance set forth by the state. We know it is a difficult time and the safety of our children is number one on our list of importance. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.