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!
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