BLS Nurse Blog
FUN FACT
The brain is the fattest organ. It is composed of nearly 60% fat!!!!
DEI
Upcoming Dates
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – Wednesday, May 1 – Friday, May 31
- KínderFiesta = Saturday, May 18th 10:00am-1:00pm at the Ed Center (for newly-enrolling Spanish-speaking kindergarten families)
- GSA in the Park = Thursday, June 6th 10:00am-1:00pm at Troy Field/Ed Center
- Community celebrations (BLS family advisory groups will host booths):
- Pride = June 1, Drake Park
- Juneteenth community celebration = June 15-16, Drake Park
Supporting Gender Expansive Students: Guidance for Schools Overview
May 9, 2024 Open Q&A Session Slides (from Cynthia’s email to the team on 5/14/24)
Being an Ally to LGBTQ+ Youth
Slides from a presentation during a pediatric care coordination meeting.
ESY
Nursing Support – As of 5/13, 1 nurse has expressed interest.
We are looking for 2 nurses to cover summer school (ESY). Please email Tami if you are interested. If more than 1 nurse is interested, previous summer school experience will be taken into consideration.
Dates July 9 – August 1, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only (815-1115 based on student needs)
- Training day – July 8, time: TBD
- Locations: High Lakes, Summit High School
LINKS
Link to links
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days:
- May 22, 2024 – Nurse Union Meeting, 230-330, Jewell Elementary (contact Hannah with any questions).
- June 5, 2024 – Nurse Meeting, 230-4, location TBD
- 24/25 School Year
SAFETY
Deschutes County Substance Overdose
DCHS Substance Overdose Response Briefing 5-17 -24 (Activity updates are noted in red.)
IMPORTANT DATES
- June 1 – Pride, Drake Park
- June 5 – Nurse Meeting, 230-4, location TBD
- June 6 – GSA in the Park, 10-1, Troy Field
- June 15-16 – Juneteenth Community Celebration