Thunderbird Parents/Guardians:
Please see the attached flyer regarding our LME Math/Literacy Night

🍀 Lucky to Be Here! 🍀
BCS encourages all families to keep students showing up and engaged as we head into spring break and time change. Every day counts—let’s finish the season strong!
March 23, 2026, is Be Here Day — let’s go for 100% attendance across BCS!
Every student. Every class. Every minute. 💚
Return to Home#BCSAttendanceMatters
https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/
https://www.beleneagles.org/o/bcs/page/mental-health-resources
https://parentguidance.org/
BCS encourages all families to keep students showing up and engaged as we head into spring break and time change. Every day counts—let’s finish the season strong!
March 23, 2026, is Be Here Day — let’s go for 100% attendance across BCS!
Every student. Every class. Every minute. 💚
Return to Home#BCSAttendanceMatters
https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/
https://www.beleneagles.org/o/bcs/page/mental-health-resources
https://parentguidance.org/


🍀 Lucky to Be Here! 🍀
BCS encourages all families to keep students showing up and engaged as we head into spring break and time change. Every day counts—let’s finish the season strong!
March 23, 2026, is Be Here Day — let’s go for 100% attendance across BCS!
Every student. Every class. Every minute. 💚
Return to Home#BCSAttendanceMatters
https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/
https://www.beleneagles.org/o/bcs/page/mental-health-resources
https://parentguidance.org/
BCS encourages all families to keep students showing up and engaged as we head into spring break and time change. Every day counts—let’s finish the season strong!
March 23, 2026, is Be Here Day — let’s go for 100% attendance across BCS!
Every student. Every class. Every minute. 💚
Return to Home#BCSAttendanceMatters
https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/
https://www.beleneagles.org/o/bcs/page/mental-health-resources
https://parentguidance.org/

After careful search of the area north of the school, it was determined that there was no threat to student safety. We are all clear. Thank you for your cooperation during this event.
La Merced is in a modified Shelter in Place due to suspicious activity North of the school.
Good morning, BCS Buzz fans!
Today’s episode is a special one as we say goodbye to our HR Director, Ms. Tomasita Murphy Oshiro, and officially welcome our incoming HR Director, Ms. Mary Batista. We’ll be celebrating Ms. Murphy Oshiro’s impact on our district and looking ahead to this exciting new chapter with Ms. Batista. https://cloud.swivl.com/v/259d020bc0d407f763c58dc5de626e37
Today’s episode is a special one as we say goodbye to our HR Director, Ms. Tomasita Murphy Oshiro, and officially welcome our incoming HR Director, Ms. Mary Batista. We’ll be celebrating Ms. Murphy Oshiro’s impact on our district and looking ahead to this exciting new chapter with Ms. Batista. https://cloud.swivl.com/v/259d020bc0d407f763c58dc5de626e37
Good afternoon, BCS Buzz fans!
This Wednesday, we’re excited to welcome not one, but two special guests to the show — our outgoing HR Director, Ms. Tomasita Murphy Oshiro, and our incoming HR Director, Ms. Mary Batista. We’ll be reflecting on Ms. Murphy Oshiro’s time with Belen Consolidated Schools and looking ahead as Ms. Batista steps into her new role. Be sure to click the link below to share any questions or comments you have for our guests or for Mr. Sanchez. We’d love to hear from you! https://forms.office.com/r/x8LYQBkVmt
This Wednesday, we’re excited to welcome not one, but two special guests to the show — our outgoing HR Director, Ms. Tomasita Murphy Oshiro, and our incoming HR Director, Ms. Mary Batista. We’ll be reflecting on Ms. Murphy Oshiro’s time with Belen Consolidated Schools and looking ahead as Ms. Batista steps into her new role. Be sure to click the link below to share any questions or comments you have for our guests or for Mr. Sanchez. We’d love to hear from you! https://forms.office.com/r/x8LYQBkVmt

Good Morning La Merced Families
Just a reminder that today, February 4, is an early release day. Scholars will be dismissed at 1:26 pm. Thank you.
La Merced Administration
Just a reminder that today, February 4, is an early release day. Scholars will be dismissed at 1:26 pm. Thank you.
La Merced Administration
Padres/Tutores. Solo un recordatorio de que mañana (1/14) habrá salida temprana. Los estudiantes serán liberados a la 1:26 PM.
Good Afternoon Parents/Guardians. Just a reminder that tomorrow is Early Release. Scholars will be dismissed at 1:26 PM.
La Merced Elementary was on a modified lockdown this morning for a brief period. All scholars and staff were in their classrooms and safe. The m,odified lockdown was lifted at 10:43 am.
Good morning LME Families,
Please click the following link to see our next newsletter: https://aptg.co/fYYMKF
Thanks,
LME Staff
Parents/Guardians,
Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your families a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year!!
There will not be any Popcorn and Pickle Sales today. We will resume when we return in January.
Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your families a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year!!
There will not be any Popcorn and Pickle Sales today. We will resume when we return in January.
We are all clear on the modified lockdown. After searching the area, Rio Communities PD has given us the all clear. Buses will depart at the normal time.
For the safety of our scholars, La Merced has been placed on a modified lockdown. BCS SRO and Rio Communities PD have been notified of the situation. More information will come shortly.
Parents and guardians. Please take the time to look through our Lost and Found. All leftover coats and jackets will be donated.
Come out to La Merced Elementary tonight from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our Annual Holiday Fair. Come enjoy an evening of fun, food, and performances.
Look forward to seeing you tonight!
Look forward to seeing you tonight!
Attention LME families tomorrow is the last day to send in any donations for our Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive. We appreciate all the items that have been sent in. Also, tomorrow is Popcorn/Pickle Day send in money with your child. Small Popcorn $1, Large Popcorn $2 and Pickles $2!
Thank you to all the veterans in our community and for your service to our country! Your service is greatly appreciated!

Parents/Guardians,
Belen Consolidated Schools will be in session on Veteran's Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Belen Consolidated Schools will be in session on Veteran's Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
