Gil Sanchez Elementary

GSE-Hello families! This Friday is the ceremony for our Blue Ribbon Award! I am including the links so you may watch from home and celebrate with us. Live at 12:00 on Friday: https://edstream.ed.gov/webcast/Play/a6a87945fa4d40639c0e4d9b63587c641d Watch later: https://www.facebook.com/ED.gov/ or https://www.youtube.com/user/usedgov

GSE-We are having a fall attendance challenge. Do your best to try and win a prize!

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

GSE-Red Ribbon Week 2020 Monday-26th "RED-y to be Drug Free" Wear Red Tuesday-27th "Use your head and don't do drugs" Crazy Hair/Dress Thursday-29th "Peace out to drugs" Wear Neon/Tie Dye Friday-30th "Say to BOO to drugs" Wear Costumes-No weapons or gory costumes

GSE-Next Week will be Red Ribbon Week!

GSE- I want to touch base with each or you regarding attendance. Our attendance policy has been added under documents and in Schoology messages. When school started you should of signed a Hybrid or Remote Learning Contract. Please refer to those as well. I want to thank many of you for doing such a great job with turning in assignments, attending online as required, watching all videos on Schoology and meeting your teacher's requirements. As we are now in full swing we must do better with attendance, participation and completion of work when you are working from home either hybrid (3 days at home) or fully remote (all 5 at home). This is the new norm for school. If you need assistance please contact your child's teacher. I can't stress enough how important it is that you keep in contact with your child's teacher and ensure that your child is keeping up with his or her school work. Also please remember to submit doctor's notes and written parent notes when your child is absent. Regular school hours should be attempted to be kept when possible at home. Regular bedtime is also important at this time. School is in session and we are half way through our first quarter already. We have so much to cover as is with our late start due to COVID-19, so every single day is so important and cannot be wasted. Our district attendance coach is starting to make contact with families that are not complying with attendance contracts. Thanks for your attention to this and let's do our best to continue our hard work as a Blue Ribbon School. Mrs. Martinez

Gil Sanchez Elementary School is a 2020 recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Schools award.

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

GSE Families: Tomorrow will be the official announcement by the U.S. Department of Education of our Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence. Below are the links for viewing options. It will be live at 11:00 am. You and your child are encouraged to watch and celebrate with us from home. We plan to celebrate in person once it is safe to do so. If your child is coming in tomorrow have them wear BLUE! https://www.facebook.com/ED.gov/ · https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov · https://twitter.com/NatlBlueRibbon · https://twitter.com/usedgov · https://www.facebook.com/nationalblueribbonschools

GSE-Please see the attached announcement! Congratulations Gil Sanchez Elementary. https://beleneagles-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/martinezca_beleneagles_org/ETNSERMJFMlBn18qSnmVLnYBg3n9ZcrKPoyuwseMM79l5A?e=c84Jem

GSE-Good evening families. We are off to a great start. We are excited to have our Cohort B students tomorrow. We are still making small adjustments but overall things are falling into place. Just wanted to let you know that in order to stay current with NM PED and BCS 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 your child is our top priority. Thank you for your understanding of this matter. As always if you have concerns or questions let us know. Have a great evening. Mrs. Martinez

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! Attached is a welcome back video! We can't wait for this week! Reminders as we start the new year: Visitors are not allowed on campus unless scheduled. For drop off area please remain in your vehicle, and we will screen students for exit of vehicle. Drop off starts at 8:40. Dismissal is at 3:35: Please remain in your vehicle for pick up at the end of day as well. We will deliver your child to you. Please make sure you have your orange parent pick up card on hand at all times. They will be issued tomorrow morning or you can pick one up at the office. Also, please make sure your child brings a water bottle to school. Buckle your seat belts, we are about to start an awesome new year! https://beleneagles-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/martinezca_beleneagles_org/EdRNZrG0B1tLoXUXD8zHeqMBOtvxWKPKLX0V0umv4qsb3w?e=hQdxlY

GSE HYBRID LEARNER CAFETERIA SURVEY: Students coming in for school in person please complete the attached survey so our cooks can prepare food service for your child. Thanks for your attention to this! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tpWbNBVyTk2gQASUxmP7NMwXIJxx5NhBjrjQMdCnYXdURUVPUzBUUjlIM08yTVhSWExFN1daRVlaNC4u

REMOTE LEARNER CAFETERIA SURVEY Our cooks need your input so they can prepare food service for your child. Please complete the attached survey ASAP. Thank you https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tpWbNBVyTk2gQASUxmP7NMwXIJxx5NhBjrjQMdCnYXdUNzRHUFFKMkc1UjhCUUxWQlVYWjYwWjFMRC4u

Please view the parent video that we have created for parents to help their children log in to our online learning system. https://www.loom.com/share/3873f77ae84b4cfdb907ef6802899d79

Hola del Departamento de Transporte de Belen Consolidated Schools. La matrícula del autobús escolar ahora está en línea. Los registros de autobuses se publican en nuestra página web en www.beleneagles.org. Desde nuestra página de inicio, seleccione el menú y, en la lista desplegable, seleccione Información de transporte. Los pasajeros se publican en inglés y español. Descargue, complete y devuelva a busridership@beleneagles.org o envíe un fax al: 505 / 966-1185. Los estudiantes deben estar registrados antes de la recogida. ¡Gracias!

Hello from the Belen Consolidated Schools Transportation Department. School Bus Ridership registration is now online. Bus registrations are posted on our webpage at www.beleneagles.org. From our home page select menu and from the dropdown list select Transportation Information. The Ridership Forms are posted in English and Spanish. Download, complete and return to busridership@beleneagles.org or fax to: 505/966-1185. Students must be registered prior to pick up. Thank you!

As we prepare for the upcoming school year there are many uncertainties. Belen Consolidated Schools is working on preparing for students to re-enter school in the fall. The Public Education Department is working with a task force to provide guidance. The link to access the 2020-2021 Student Calendar that was approved by the School Board is: https://go.aws/37m3V2p. We are anticipating that we will start school as scheduled on August 18th. We are hopeful that it will be in-person with all our students but are preparing for variations that may need to take place do to COVID-19 CDC guidelines. We recognize that students are our foundation and will make decisions that positively impact their learning and well-being.

Good evening parents, reminder that tomorrow is our school wide celebration of being named a National Distinguished Title I School beginning at 1:00, please join us! Also remember students should wear yellow or red shirts or sweaters for New Mexico pride.

Congratulations are in order for our students who presented art to the Student Juried Art Show at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts. 4th grade student Ricardo (Ricky) won an Honorable Mention, and 5th grade student Jade won 1st place. Please try to visit the museum and see all the student art.