Happy Friday. Reminder, there is no school on Monday, so enjoy your long weekend.
The Book Fair has been extended until next Friday.
Picture Day in on Wednesday. Parents, letter were sent out by the teachers, so please be on the lookout.
Have a Great Weekend!
Don't forget tomorrow is Popcorn day at La Merced. We are also celebrating Spirit Day for Spirit Week.
Wednesday the 13th will be picture day at La Merced, so start planning your style now. Parents be on the lookout for picture information being sent home Friday afternoon.
IT'S SPIRIT WEEK!!!! Wednesday will be crazy hat day. Thursday will be Clash day, and Friday will be Spirit day. Please show your school pride by participating in these events.
Book fair is going on this week. please visit www.scholastic.com/bf/lamercedelementaryschool1 so see what is available. While there you can learn about the eWallet to purchase books and how to set up the account.
October 4, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed 2 students at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM have tested positive for COVID-19. One student had close contacts. The other student did not. All close contacts have been notified. 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.
Smiles for NM Kids Mobile Dentistry will be at La Merced Elementary on October 7th and October 8th. Your child was sent home with a form, please fill it out and send it back to the school. Thank you!
Smiles for NM Kids Mobile Dentistry estará en La Merced Elementary el 7 y 8 de octubre . Su hijo fue enviado a casa con un formulario, por favor llénelo y devolverlo a la escuela. Gracias! https://www.smilesforkidsmobile.org/

Parents, please know that there was an issue with the Worlds Finest Chocolate. We will begin passing out our fundraiser on Monday, October 4th.
Parents, please make sure your students come to school with a mask on and have at least 1 extra in their backpacks. Students will start getting a write up for not having a mask as per district policy.
Hello La Merced family. Just a reminder that Wednesday is a half day for students. Please remember to make any arrangements you need.
Thank you.
Parents, be on the look out for a permission form for World Finest Chocolate. Your student will be bring this home today for your signature. Please return it so that we can get this fundraiser off with a band.
Also, phone calls are going to begin to authorize the laptop or iPad that your student will be using. Please answer the number and follow the instructions given.
Thank you
September 27, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed 2 students at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM have tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. 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.
September 24, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed 2 students at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM have tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. 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.
Friday is Popcorn day at La Merced. Don't forget your $.50.
September 22, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. The room has been 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.
September 22, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. The room has been 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.
September 21, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. The room has been 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.
Hello La Merced family. Remember that tomorrow is a regular Wednesday and not a half day. Have a wonderful night.
September 9, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed an employee at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. 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.
September 1, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. The room has been 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.
Hello! Keller Williams will be hosting a shoe drive donation for La Merced Families. If you would like to request shoes for your child, please complete the following online form by Friday August 27th. We will do our best to meet all needs. https://forms.office.com/r/GMdWtzpLwE

August 23, 2021 Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Belen Consolidated Schools has confirmed a student at La Merced Elementary School in Belen, NM has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. The room has been deep cleaned and will be empty for the next week. 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.
