BLS Nurse Blog
FEBRUARY
February is American Heart Month.
Friday, February 6th is National Wear Red Day
Why: To bring attention to heart disease and stroke as the leading threats to women’s health.
Goal: To empower women (and men too) to know their numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) and take charge of their heart health.
#WearRedDay
AED
Expired AED batteries
Please send any expired AED batteries to Michelle Spetic.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Immunization Exclusion Day 2026
Wednesday, February 25th
Letters will be sent out from the health department on Wednesday, February 4th for students not up-to-date by January 14th.
OFFICE OF POLICY AND ADVOCACY
From Kinsey Martin
Immigration/ICE
Some questions have come up regarding whether we are prepared to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) engages with our school or conducts activity on or near our campus. The short answer is Yes.
Please know that our district has a thoughtful and comprehensive protocol in place should this occur, including steps we have already taken to avoid unnecessary engagement and to mitigate the impact should it occur. This protocol is aligned with legal guidance, state laws, and trauma-informed practices. Relevant staff (administrators, front-office staff, bus drivers, etc) have been trained on this protocol. If you believe you see unreported activity by law enforcement (including ICE) occurring on or near campus, please follow our standard procedures for safety and visitor management, including contacting me or the front office immediately. If you have additional questions about our response in this type of situation, please reach out to me directly for conversation.
It can be really difficult to witness the violence and conflict our national and local communities are experiencing right now. Please watch for signs of immigration-related trauma or anxiety and refer struggling students to counselors or advocacy coaches. Employees who are struggling can access our amazing employee assistance and wellness resources. Remind those in your care that they have a right to participate in school free from discrimination, and they can report incidents without retaliation related to their immigration status.
I am proud that our school community cares so deeply for one another. Let’s continue focusing on making our school as welcoming and inclusive as possible. Please let me know what questions you have or how I can support you.
Immigration Message – For Front-office Staff and Administrators
SCHEDULE
Availability and Day Off Requests
Substitute nurses – please send your availability to Michelle asap.
Please remember to get any day off requests to Michelle asap.
DATES TO REMEMBER
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | LOCATION |
| 2/6/25 | Wear Red Day | Wear red for heart health | |
| 2/25/26 | Immunization Exclusion Day | ||
| 2/25/26 | Nurse Meeting | 2-330 | TBD |
| April 10, 2026 | |
| February 6, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |