This observance includes complete fasting while the sun is out as well as additional prayer.
Day of Silence
2024’s Day of Silence will be Friday, April 12th. You will likely have students observing this day in school sometime around that date. Students have the right to express themselves (including through silence, in this case) as long as it is done in an orderly and nondisruptive manner—see related policy.
Learning about the day and its significance to your students
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days:(This is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.)
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location Silver Rail in the Media Center
Thursday, April 11, 2024 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process.
Friday, April 12, 2024 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day!)
April 18-19, 2024 OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
NBCSN Nurses – The Oregon NBCSN coordinator is looking for NBCSN nurses to help at the NBCSN table at the spring conference. Please reach out to Wendy Niskanen for information on how you can help.
SAFETY
Solar Eclipse
For students with eye complaints from the solar eclipse, please ensure that parents are informed of complaints (document in Synergy) and recommend follow up with a health care provider.
Last week, self-care tip #5 (of 6), See the Positive, was shared with you.
Tip #6 SEEK SUPPORT
Sometimes, these things are too hard to do, and that’s okay. Seek out support from family or friends and find other simple self-care tactics that help you.
Youcan reach out to a trusted friend or family member. However, you might have better success speaking to a therapist; they can relate to what you are experiencing and offer advice to you that pertains to your situation.
Give yourself time and room to grow and change that mindset. These steps aren’t easy, and it’s something that you don’t develop overnight. But once you apply it and make it a part of your daily routine, it can dramatically change your mood – and your life.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 10 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location Silver Rail Elementary, Media Center
April 11 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process. (mandatory)
Friday, April 12, 2024 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day?)
April 18-19 – OSNA Spring Conference
SUPPORT FOR ROGER WHITE
Roger is the principal at REALMS Middle and High Schools. He currently is in the hardest fight of his life to recover from a severe medical illness. Information on how to support Roger and his family can be found here. While it is a Meal Train link, it is also a place to send gift cards and donate money as well.
Tami attended this conference last year and it was really good (and free!). Nurses are on a 190-day contract. The days during the last week of August (where we officially return to school from summer break) account for 189 contract days. Day 190 can be used for continuing education opportunities. We do not specifically schedule anything for day 190 to allow nurses the flexibility throughout the year to attend any conferences not scheduled on a contracted workday.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days:(This is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.)
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – Acuity Study Hall with Hannah, 230-345, location Pacific Crest, Cornice Room (2nd floor)
Helpful tip- Before the meeting, make a list of students who you think need an acuity assessment.
You can do this by printing out an HLT 401 and review health conditions / see who has a health plan (point!)
Ask front office/counselors if they have anyone on their radar that might need an acuity assessment.
Bring your laptops, access to the Line-by-Line Criteria document, several of those acuity assessment tools printed out (ideally one for each student you will asses).
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location Silver Rail
Thursday, April 11, 2024 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process.
Friday, April 12, 2024 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day!)
April 18-19, 2024
OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
NBCSN Nurses – The Oregon NBCSN coordinator is looking for NBCSN nurses to help at the NBCSN table at the spring conference. Please reach out to Wendy Niskanen for information on how you can help.
SAFETY
Expiring COVID-19 Tests
The following message was sent out to level leaders just before spring break.
The current supply of COVID-19 iHealth tests for BLS expires at the end of March. There has not been an expiry extension notice provided from the FDA. OHA will no longer be distributing free iHealth tests to schools. Unexpired COVID-19 tests can be obtained at a local pharmacy or through a health care provider.
Last week, self-care tip #4 (of 6), Enrich Your Mind, was shared with you.
Tip #5
SEE THE POSITIVE
It can be easy to get overwhelmed at work. Try to find the hopeful and positive stories of school nursing. Instead of turning on the news in the evening, find a movie that makes you happy. You can look for a comedy that will make you laugh or a feel-good story that will give you hope. Having a moment to feel good about something will make you feel better, will increase your mental health, and help you relax.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 3 – Acuity Study Hall with Hannah – 230-345, Pacific Crest, Cornice Room (2nd floor)
April 18-19 – OSNA Spring Conference
April 10 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location Silver Rail Elementary
April 11 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process.
April 12 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day!)
*Michelle will be out 4/1.
*Tami will be out 4/1 – 4/5. (Feel free to reach out via email or text during this time.)
I attended this conference last year and it was really good (and free!). Nurses are on a 190-day contract. The days during the last week of August (where we officially return to school from summer break) account for 189 contract days. Day 190 can be used for continuing education opportunities. We do not specifically schedule anything for day 190 to allow nurses the flexibility throughout the year to attend any conferences not scheduled on a contracted workday.
DEI
Upcoming Religious Dates
Lent – February 14 – March 28
Ramadan – Monday, March 11- Tuesday, April 9
This observance includes complete fasting while the sun is out as well as additional prayer.
HEALTH
COVID-19 Tests
Our current district supply of COVID-19 tests expire this month. OHA will no longer be available through OHA. Additional COVID-19 tests can be obtained at a local pharmacy or through a health care provider. This information will be sent out in the level leader blogs later this week.
IEP/504
Meeting Observations
If you haven’t done so already, please complete the IEP/504 Meeting Observations form.
Tami will let you know which meeting date has been chosen. If you don’t have any meetings scheduled for the rest of the school year, we can schedule meetings for the fall.
IT
WATCH YOUR COFFEE!!
From Scott McDonald
Your giant Stanley Cup may be costing your school money!
We have been issuing teacher computers to all certified staff since 2006. Eighteen years ago. In each of those eighteen years, our breakage has been relatively flat. That is, until January of this year. For the first half of the school year, we had 4 teacher laptops turned in for non-warrantied damage. Since January 2024 we have already received 18! Eight of which the user reported that a (water) spill was the source of the damage.
Your school or facility will now be responsible for the cost of any computer repair or replacement caused by damage or negligence. Any money going toward repair is less money going toward necessary technology updates or innovation.
Now, we can’t officially link the cause of this uptick to the popularity of Stanley sippy cups that seems to have occurred at exactly the same time. However, it is quite a coincidence! Please help us and your school by keeping any beverage on a separate surface away from your computer.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (this is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – Acuity study session with Hannah. More information on time and location to come.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location TBD (mandatory)
Agenda items: ECSE, Medicaid, Work flow tasks,
Thursday, April 11, 2024 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process. (mandatory)
Friday, April 12, 2024 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day!)
April 18-19, 2024
OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
MENTAL HEALTH
Take a look at this video, “Warning Signs“, made by a high school senior at Klamath Union High School. **View the video before reading the article.
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
There will be a silent auction. Any ideas on donations? Mt. Bachelor tickets?
Gift baskets. Every year, school nurses bring gift baskets from their districts to raffle. We are looking for items that are from Central Oregon to put in our BLS gift basket.
NBCSN Nurses – The Oregon NBCSN coordinator is looking for NBCSN nurses to help at the NBCSN table at the spring conference. Please reach out to Wendy Niskanen for information on how you can help.
SAFETY
Narcan Expiration Tracking
Expiration dates for Narcan should be documented in the AED master spreadsheet. Columns Y-AF are labeled for Narcan location expiration dates. The expiration dates for the Athletic AEDs are located on Column H starting at line 97.
Expiration dates for AEDs and accessories are also listed on this spreadsheet.
Communication to Families about E-Bikes and E-Scooters:
After much public comment to our school board and administrators, and in consultation with law enforcement, we have created a new rule governing e-bikes and e-scooters on school campuses (KGB-AR: Public Conduct on District Property).
Under this new rule, those who operate bicycles, electric bicycles or electric scooters must be in compliance with Oregon motor vehicle and bike regulations and laws on school property. The rule also states, “E-bikes and E-scooters are prohibited on district property for persons under age 16.” Accordingly, the District will no longer allow any student under age 16 to bring an e-bike or e-scooter onto school property.
We are giving families time now and April 8to adjust to this change and are asking each school to send out this family letter to our families.
HERE is the family letter (in Spanish and English) for each school to send to their communities. Please send at your earliest convenience. If you want to personalize the message for your school, or add additional details to the second bullet on which office or staff member can issue parking permits, please make sure a CAFE Program member adds that same info to the Spanish version on page 2.
Scott Maben will be sending each school a few of the signs to post at your bike rack areas.
Management of E Bike and E Scooters on High School Campuses:
We treat e-bikes and e-scooters as we do student motor vehicles
Students must register their e-bike and e-scooters and receive a parking pass that must be clearly displayed on the e-bikes and e-scooters at all times while on campus
e-bikes and e-scooters parking passes could be a small sticker on the bike and on the student’s ID card
e-bikes and e-scooters registration use the same or similar form we use for motor vehicles
The registration process will include age verification through a Synergy look-up
No fee to register e-bikes and e-scooters
e-bikes and e-scooters on school grounds without proof of registration will be locked/chained in the bike rack
We have launched a comprehensive district marketing campaign regarding the new policy and practices at each school; information has been sent to K-12 families and staff. High schools are asked to send this letter to families at your earliest convenience.
Please reach out to Katie Legace or Kinsey Martin if you have questions.
SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS
Students and Confidentiality
From Sean Reinhart
This is a memo on how to handle confidentiality of students accessing the school-based health centers.
SYNERGY
Identifying students with hx of violence.
Recommended for nurses to reach out to school counselors requesting a list of students on safety plans. Let Tami know if there is any issues with obtaining that information.
Last week, self-care tip #3 (of 6), Treat Your Body Well, was shared with you.
Tip #4
ENRICH YOUR MIND
While you are working to treat your ody well, don’t forget to feed your mind with a little self-care as well! Find a good book about positive thoughts and self-love, readi it, and grasp more knowledge.
Whether it’s a book or hobby, when your day is over, it’s time to leave work and focus on YOU!
March 11, 2022 – The World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was a pandemic.
CONCUSSION UPDATES
Upcoming webinar from CBIRT
Child and Family Challenges After TBI: Developmental Considerations for Intervention Strategies
Friday, April 5, 2024
9am, PT
Shari Wade, PhD.
Shari is a tenured professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and director of research in the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Since 1991, she has conducted federally-funded research examining factors influencing recovery following traumatic brain injury. She pioneered the development and testing of technology-based interventions to reduce the behavioral and family consequences of TBI and other neurological conditions, as described in nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications. Currently, she is implementing the Teen Online Problem Solving program, identified as a practice standard in recent evidence-based guidelines, at 15 sites in the United States and Canada.
I attended this conference last year and it was really good (and free!). Nurses are on a 190-day contract. The days during the last week of August (where we officially return to school from summer break) account for 189 contract days. Day 190 can be used for continuing education opportunities. We do not specifically schedule anything for day 190 to allow nurses the flexibility throughout the year to attend any conferences not scheduled on a contracted workday.
There will be a silent auction. Any ideas on donations? Mt. Bachelor tickets?
Gift baskets. Every year, school nurses bring gift baskets from their districts to raffle. We are looking for items that are from Central Oregon to put in our BLS gift basket.
NBCSN Nurses – The Oregon NBCSN coordinator is looking for NBCSN nurses to help at the NBCSN table at the spring conference. Please reach out to Wendy Niskanen for information on how you can help.
SAFETY
Overdose Emergency Kit update
The information below was sent out to building principals from the level leaders this week. No additional overdose messaging will be sent to students or staff per the level leaders.
Information was included in your blogs last week on the Overdose Emergency Kits that each school received from the Oregon Health Authority Saves Lives Oregon Initiative. Questions have come up regarding kit placement locations in school buildings along with whether communication should be sent out regarding the overdose crisis and use of Narcan.
Currently, there are 2 doses of Narcan in every AED cabinet in our schools. Additionally, there are 2 doses of Narcan in middle and high school athletic AED backpacks. The additional Narcan doses and the emergency kit cabinets received from OHA should be stored as follows:
Middle and High Schools (each received 2 emergency kit cabinets and extra doses of Narcan)
1 overdose emergency kit cabinet mounted to the wall in the school nurse’s office.
1 overdose emergency kit cabinet mounted to the wall in the school principal’s office.
1 box (2 doses) of Narcan in each office of the assistant principals.
1 box (2 doses) of Narcan to be placed in the orange front office first aid kit.
All remaining extra Narcan doses received should be stored in the overdose emergency kit cabinets located in the nurse’s and principal’s offices.
Elementary Schools (each received 1 emergency kit cabinet)
1 overdose emergency kit cabinet mounted to the wall in the school nurse’s office.
1 box (2 doses) of Narcan to be placed in the orange front office first aid kit.
All remaining extra Narcan doses received should be stored in the overdose emergency kit in the school nurse’s office.
Please inform your staff about the locations of the additional doses of Narcan. Many staff received Narcan training at the beginning of the school year by their school nurse. For additional Narcan training, please connect directly with your school nurse to arrange a training time.
SCOLIOSIS SCREENINGS
Scoliosis Screenings Discontinued
The information below was included in the middle school blogs last week.
After careful consideration and in consultation with medical professionals, Bend-La Pine Schools has decided to discontinued scoliosis screenings in our school system. While scoliosis screenings have been a longstanding practice, recent medical research and expert advice have prompted us to reassess the necessity and effectiveness of such screenings.
Spinal health is an important part of comprehensive health and wellness plans for individuals. Students can receive scoliosis screenings as part of their routine well child examinations. Families are encouraged to reach out to their student’s primary care provider to schedule a well child visit.
Below are some resources for students who do not have an established primary care provider:
Due to the weather closures in January, there will be two makeup school days at the end of the school year. The days will be June 17 and 18. (Hopefully you haven’t purchased airfare tickets yet.)
The last workday of the school year is Thursday, June 20, 2024, for all regular nursing staff. (3 people have already requested these days off.)
**Per Lora Nordquist on 2/26/24 – Approval of these requests will be made by HR leadership, not direct supervisors. For those nurses that have already requested this time off, Tami will let you know what the process is for submitting a request when information becomes available.
Last week, self-care tip #2 (of 6), Practice Self Compassion, was shared with you.
Tip #3
TREAT YOUR BODY WELL
One of the biggest self-care moves we can make is to nourish our bodies with all the good things that it deserves. Your body is essential, so don’t fuel it with that discounted Valentine’s Day candy.
Consume nutrient-rich foods to give your immune system a boost, take your vitamins, and drink plenty of water. Taking care of your body and ensuring that you are consuming the right foods will provide you with clean-burning fuel to get you through the day all while keeping a positive mindset.
In addition, be sure to try and fit in some activity and time outside in the fresh air.
On March 7, 1933 the family board game Monopoly was invented.
CONCUSSION UPDATES
District Concussion Numbers for SY 23/24
Elementary
Middle
High
September
5
11
1
October
17
16
20
November
11
7
26
December
3
4
47
January
1
10
11
February
TOTAL
1
38
11
59
3
108
Upcoming Webinar from CBIRT
Child and Family Challenges After TBI: Developmental Considerations for Intervention Strategies
Friday, April 5, 2024
9am, PT
Shari Wade, PhD.
Shari is a tenured professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and director of research in the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Since 1991, she has conducted federally-funded research examining factors influencing recovery following traumatic brain injury. She pioneered the development and testing of technology-based interventions to reduce the behavioral and family consequences of TBI and other neurological conditions, as described in nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications. Currently, she is implementing the Teen Online Problem Solving program, identified as a practice standard in recent evidence-based guidelines, at 15 sites in the United States and Canada.
Please complete the IEP/504 Meeting Observations form.
Tami will let you know which meeting date has been chosen.
MENTAL HEALTH
From Jamie Gunter
The Student Safe software is a place where we eventually will be able to enter threats for behavior safety assessment. The training received on Wednesday, February 28th was for entry of suicide risk and NSSI (non-suicidal self-injury).
Staff were given a handout to enter NSSI and Suicide Ideation.
When entering a concern for NSSI, check the NSSI box, then proceed to enter the information. If a student had an NSSI and SI, you could do a concern and check the box for NSSI and SI, then go on to do an assessment for suicide ideation. The only time in a school setting “threats” would be checked is for a threat assessment.
The following information regarding overdose emergency kits was included with the level leader school blogs last week. Nurses – please enter the expiration dates of your Narcan supplies on the AED Master Spreadsheet.
*Tami has reached out to level leaders again regarding any overdose crisis messaging. To be continued…
Overdose Emergency Kits
BLS received several Overdose Emergency Kits through OHA’s Save Lives Oregon Initiative. Each kit contains: Administration instructions, 4 boxes of naloxone, 2 CPR face shields, and 1 emergency box for storage. Each middle and high school received two kits and elementary schools received one kit.
Overdose Emergency Kit Location
Ideally, the Overdose Emergency Kit box should be mounted on a wall next to an AED cabinet so that it is easily accessible. However, this may not be feasible for your school site. Please consult with your school nurse about where the best location would be for these Overdose Emergency Kits. AED cabinets still contain 2 doses of naloxone.
Overdose Emergency Kit Location and Expiration Date Information
Once the location of the Overdose Emergency Kits have been identified, the school nurse will add the locations and the naloxone expiration dates to our district AED Master Spreadsheet.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Mandatory nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (this is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – OSNA Power Hour Acuity Tool Discussion (230-4pm)
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – All Nurse Meeting
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
April 18-19, 2024
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
Looking for help with conference “add ons” – We are looking for activities that can be offered to nurses outside of the conference. Wine tour, brewery tour, hike, any type of show
There will be a silent auction. Any ideas on donations? Mt. Bachelor tickets?
Gift baskets. Every year, school nurses bring gift baskets from their districts to raffle. We are looking for items that are from Central Oregon to put in our BLS gift basket.
SNOW DAYS
Makeup School Days
Due to the weather closures in January, there will be two makeup school days at the end of the school year. The days will be June 17 and 18. (Hopefully you haven’t purchased airfare tickets yet.)
The last workday of the school year is Thursday, June 20, 2024, for all regular nursing staff. (3 people have already requested these days off.)
**Per Lora Nordquist on 2/26/24 – Approval of these requests will be made by HR leadership, not direct supervisors. For those nurses that have already requested this time off, Tami will let you know what the process is for submitting a request when information becomes available.
Last week, self-care tip #1 (of 6), Recognize Your Value, was shared with you. If you didn’t complete the first tip, it’s not too late to recognize your value!!! Do it!!!!
Tip #2
PRACTICE SELF COMPASSION
Research shows that the more we practice being kind and compassionate with ourselves, the more we’ll increase the habit of self-compassion. There is no road map when working in healthcare, so give yourself a break. Most days, you are doing the best you can, and that’s okay. Take your situation day by day or hour by hour and take physical and mental breaks when you can.
IMPORTANT DATES
March 6 (230-4) – OSNA Power Hour Acuity Tool Discussion (BLS Nurses) Register Here
March 11, (2-3) – Elementary Nurse Meeting (rescheduled from 3/6)
March 13, (230-4) – All Nurse Meeting – location TBD
March 18 (330-5) – *OSNA Mentoring Monday – Acuity Case Studies (register here)
This observance includes complete fasting while the sun is out as well as additional prayer.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Mandatory nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (this is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.
Wednesday, February 28, 245-4, Mountain View Auditorium – Raptor Student Safe Early Intervention (make up day due to 2 snow days). Action needed: please bring suicide risk screens and a screen for NSSI (if you have one) as well as your charged computer. We will be learning how to enter these documents into our system and how to navigate StudentSafe.Questions? Please reach out to Jess Calbreath or Jamie Gunter.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – OSNA Power Hour Acuity Tool Discussion
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – All Nurse Meeting
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
April 18-19, 2024
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
Looking for help with conference “add ons” – We are looking for activities that can be offered to nurses outside of the conference. Wine tour, brewery tour, hike, any type of show
There will be a silent auction. Any ideas on donations? Mt. Bachelor tickets?
Gift baskets. Every year, school nurses bring gift baskets from their districts to raffle. We are looking for items that are from Central Oregon to put in our BLS gift basket.
SNOW DAYS
Due to the weather closures in January, there will be two makeup school days at the end of the school year. The days will be June 17 and 18. (Hopefully you haven’t purchased airfare tickets yet.)
The last workday of the school year is Thursday, June 20, 2024, for all regular nursing staff. (3 people have already requested these days off.)
**Per Lora Nordquist on 2/26/24 – Approval of these requests will be made by HR leadership, not direct supervisors. For those nurses that have already requested this time off, Tami will let you know what the process is for submitting a request when information becomes available.
Over the next 6 weeks, the BLS Nurse Blog will have 1 self-care tip per week. Rather than put all 6 tips at one time, let’s break them up with the goal to work towards achieving the presented self-care tip of the week during the following 7 days.
Tip #1
RECOGNIZE YOUR VALUE
Remind yourself that you are making a difference despite all the long days and many challenges.
Get in the habit of positive affirmations to remind yourself how important you are.
Some steps you can take to get yourself comfortable with positive affirmations include:
Every morning you should wake up and say to yourself one thing you like about yourself.
Write something motivational on a sticky note and put it on your mirror.
Get a friend or family member to repeat these affirmations to you.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 26 (330-5) – *OSNA Mentoring Monday – Asthma – Life long implications Dr. Baker: Wendy and Larissa Fain on community partnerships (register here)
February 27 (2-3 pm) – OSNA Conference Planning for BLS Nurses – We’ll talk about various ways our team can help with the spring conference. Just a bit of your time is all we need. Pretty please!!! Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5214263489
February 28 (245-4) – Raptor Student Safe Early Intervention, MVHS
March 6 (230-4) – OSNA Power Hour Acuity Tool Discussion
March 13 (230-4) – All Nurse Meeting – location TBD
March 18 (330-5) – *OSNA Mentoring Monday – Acuity Case Studies (register here)
Immunization Exclusion Day for ALL students is Wednesday February 21, 2024
Thank you everyone for your help in getting our students updated with their immunizations before Exclusion Day!
The Health Department will then send out letters to those families whose students are not up to date notifying them that they will be excluded from attending school on February 21st if they are not up to date by then.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Mandatory nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (this is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 245-4, Mountain View Auditorium – Raptor Student Safe Early Intervention (make up day due to 2 snow days). Action needed: please bring suicide risk screens and a screen for NSSI (if you have one) as well as your charged computer. We will be learning how to enter these documents into our system and how to navigate StudentSafe.Questions? Please reach out to Jess Calbreath or Jamie Gunter. Thursday, April 11, 2024Friday, April 12, 2024
OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
April 18-19, 2024
OSNA
Central Oregon Regional Meeting
Tuesday, February 20
3-4pm
virtual
OSNA update
Acuity tool discussion
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
Looking for help with conference “add ons” – We are looking for activities that can be offered to nurses outside of the conference. Wine tour, brewery tour, hike, any type of show
There will be a silent auction. Any ideas on donations? Mt. Bachelor tickets?
Gift baskets. Every year, school nurses bring gift baskets from their districts to raffle. We are looking for items that are from Central Oregon to put in our BLS gift basket.
29 Black History facts you probably didn’t learn in school – You can access the videos here.
Upcoming Religious Dates
Ash Wednesday – February 14
Students who observe this day may wear ashes on their forehead. Students should not be asked to remove or wash off the ashes. If other students mock or tease them, please report this as a bias incident.
Ramadan – Monday, March 11- Tuesday, April 9
This observance includes complete fasting while the sun is out as well as additional prayer.
HEALTH NOTES
Deschutes County confirms case of human plague in local resident.
Deschutes County Health Services has confirmed a case of human plague in a local resident. The individual was likely infected by their symptomatic pet cat.
“All close contacts of the resident and their pet have been contacted and provided medication to prevent illness,” said Dr. Richard Fawcett, Deschutes County Health Officer.
Symptoms of plague usually begin in humans two to eight days after exposure to an infected animal or flea. These symptoms may include a sudden onset of fever, nausea, weakness, chills, muscle aches, and/or visibly swollen lymph nodes.
Plague is rare in Oregon, with the last case reported in 2015. It spreads to humans or animals through a bite from an infected flea or by contact with an animal sick with the disease. The most common animals to carry plague in Central Oregon are squirrels and chipmunks, but mice and other rodents can also carry the disease.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Immunization Exclusion Day
Immunization Exclusion Day for ALL students is Wednesday February 21, 2024
Thank you everyone for your help in getting our students updated with their immunizations before Exclusion Day!
The Health Department will then send out letters to those families whose students are not up to date notifying them that they will be excluded from attending school on February 21st if they are not up to date by then.
MENTAL HEALTH
Oregon Black Youth Suicide Prevention Coalition
National suicide death rate among Black youth ages 10-24 have increased more than 36% between 2018 and 2021 – a faster increase than any other racial or ethnic group!!
Black youth (ages 14-21) are invited to join a wellness mixer on Wednesday February 19th and apply for paid leadership opportunity.
Attendees can share their voices, meet inspiring peers, connect with mentors, gain leadership training, and hear about a paid opportunity to join the coalition as a youth leader. Successful applicants will help create town hall meetings for Black youth across Oregon and learn from their stories. These experiences will help create a trauma-informed, equitable policy to decrease suicide for Black youth in Oregon.
Emal questions about the mixer and Oregon’s Balck Youth Suicide Prevention Coalition to [email protected].
Looking for help with conference “add ons” – We are looking for activities that can be offered to nurses outside of the conference. Wine tour, brewery tour, hike, any type of show
There will be a silent auction. Any ideas on donations? Mt. Bachelor tickets?
Gift baskets. Every year, school nurses bring gift baskets from their districts to raffle. We are looking for items that are from Central Oregon to put in our BLS gift basket.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Mandatory nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (this is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.)
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 245-4 – Raptor Student Safe Early Intervention (make up day due to 2 snow days). Location TBD
Action needed: please bring suicide risk screens and a screen for NSSI (if you have one) as well as your charged computer. We will be learning how to enter these documents into our system and how to navigate StudentSafe.Questions? Please reach out to Jess Calbreath or Jamie Gunter
Thursday, April 11 – 12, 2024
April 18-19, 2024
SAFETY
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is February 15th. The Safety Team is requesting your help to collect cards, notes, pictures, etc. to present to our SRO team. The goal is to highlight the positive relationship between our SROs and their schools.
Foot health is essential in maintaining overall health and well-being.
Did you know that each foot has around 200,000 nerve endings which function as sensory receptors to transmit information to your brain about pressure, temperature and movement. This allows you to move, balance or touch something without conscious thought or effort – a system known as proprioception.
Thursday, February 8, 2024: Asian Family Night Lunar New Year Event English/Chinese
Dinner included.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Immunization Exclusion Day
Immunization Exclusion Day for ALL students is Wednesday February 21, 2024
Thank you everyone for your help in getting our students updated with their immunizations before Exclusion Day!
The Health Department will then send out letters to those families whose students are not up to date notifying them that they will be excluded from attending school on February 21st if they are not up to date by then.
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
Looking for help with conference “add ons” – We are looking for activities that can be offered to nurses outside of the conference. Wine tour, brewery tour, hike, any type of show
There will be a silent auction. Any ideas on donations? Mt. Bachelor tickets?
Gift baskets. Every year, school nurses bring gift baskets from their districts to raffle. We are looking for items that are from Central Oregon to put in our BLS gift basket.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Mandatory nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (this is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.)Wednesday, February 14, 2024 – Nurse Meeting, location TBDWednesday, February 28, 2024, 245-4 – Raptor Student Safe Early Intervention (make up day due to 2 snow days). Location TBD
Action needed: please bring suicide risk screens and a screen for NSSI (if you have one) as well as your charged computer. We will be learning how to enter these documents into our system and how to navigate StudentSafe.Questions? Please reach out to Jess Calbreath or Jamie Gunter
Thursday, April 11, 2024Friday, April 12, 2024OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
April 18, 2024
April 19, 2024
SAFETY
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is February 15th. The Safety Team is requesting your help to collect cards, notes, pictures, etc. to present to our SRO team. The goal is to highlight the positive relationship between our SROs and their schools. We’d love to hear about your appreciation for your school’s SRO. Please send any items to the Safety Team at the Ed Center no later than Friday, February 9th.
STUDENT SERVICES
National School Counseling Week 2024
National School Counseling Week 2024 (#NSCW24) is Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Here is a “Certificate of Appreciation” that you can use for your counselors as well as a sign for them to hang on their door if you choose.
February 5-9, 2024 – National School Counseling Week
February 7, 2024 – *OSNA Special Topics Cafe – OCCHYN (register here)
February 8, 2024 – Lunar New Year Celebration/AAPI Family Night
February 9, 2024 – School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
February 13, 2024 – *OSNA Mentoring Monday (rescheduled from 1/22/24 – Seizure Tools and Acuity) (register here)
February 14, 2024 – In person Nurse Meeting
February 15, 2024 – *OSNA Power Hour – Records Request and School Health Records (register here)
February 21, 2024 – Immunization Exclusion Day
February 26, 2024 – *OSNA Mentoring Monday – Asthma – Life long implications Dr. Baker: Wendy and Larissa Fain on community partnerships (register here)
*All OSNA virtual event times are 330pm-5pm. (Come for all or part of the time.)
On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, members from various community agencies will be coming together for a community resource fair for Bend-La Pine Schools staff. I am hoping a few of you can attend this event and report back to the team during our February 14th nurse meeting?? Please let Tami know if you plan to attend.
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: 2:15-4pm
Location: Juniper Elementary School
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Bend-La Pine Schools staff will rotate through and visit community partner tables learning about the diverse community resources available to assist us with making more informed recommendations to students and families who may benefit from the resource services presented.
Thursday, February 8, 2024: Lunar New Year celebration/AAPI Family Night.
Both events will be in the evening with dinner included. More information to follow.
ERIN’S LAW
FYI – What is Erin’s Law?
Erin’s Law requires that all public schools offer child abuse prevention education to help children gain the confidence to have a voice, and to speak up in cases of sexual abuse.
Erin’s Law is named after childhood sexual assault survivor, author, speaker and activist Erin Merryn. In 2012, Erin introduced the legislation in her home state of Illinois, requiring that all public schools implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program. Oregon adopted Erin’s Law in 2015.
Immunization Exclusion Day for ALL students is Wednesday February 21, 2024
Thank you everyone for your help in getting our students updated with their immunizations before Exclusion Day!
The Health Department will then send out letters to those families whose students are not up to date notifying them that they will be excluded from attending school on February 21st if they are not up to date by then.
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
Looking for help with conference “add ons” – We are looking for activities that can be offered to nurses outside of the conference. Wine tour, brewery tour, hike, any type of show
There will be a silent auction. Any ideas on donations? Mt. Bachelor tickets?
Gift baskets. Every year, school nurses bring gift baskets from their districts to raffle. We are looking for items that are from Central Oregon to put in our BLS gift basket.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Mandatory nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (this is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.)
Friday, February 2, 2024 (Hannah is running the show so be nice to her!)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 – Nurse Meeting, location TBD
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 245-4 – Raptor Student Safe Early Intervention (make up day due to 2 snow days). Location TBD
Action needed: please bring suicide risk screens and a screen for NSSI (if you have one) as well as your charged computer. We will be learning how to enter these documents into our system and how to navigate StudentSafe.Questions? Please reach out to Jess Calbreath or Jamie Gunter
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
April 18, 2024
April 19, 2024
SAFETY
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is February 15th. The Safety Team is requesting your help to collect cards, notes, pictures, etc. to present to our SRO team. The goal is to highlight the positive relationship between our SROs and their schools. We’d love to hear about your appreciation for your school’s SRO. Please send any items to the Safety Team at the Ed Center no later than Friday, February 9th.
STUDENT SERVICES
National School Counseling Week 2024
National School Counseling Week 2024 (#NSCW24) is Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Here is a “Certificate of Appreciation” that you can use for your counselors as well as a sign for them to hang on their door if you choose.
A JAPANESE METHOD TO RELAX IN 5 MINUTES How to relieve stress? While a certain amount of stress in our lives is normal and even necessary, excessive stress can interfere with normal daily activities and take a toll on our personal lives and health. Today we at Bright Side invite you to try an ancient Japanese technique of self-relaxation that will not take you more than 5 minutes and …www.youtube.com
IMPORTANT DATES – JAN/FEB
January 31, 2024 – Community Resources Fair
January 31, 2024 – Black History Month Kick Off Celebration
February 5-9, 2024 – National School Counseling Week
February 8, 2024 – Lunar New Year Celebration/AAPI Family Night
February 9, 2024 – School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
