{"id":1752,"date":"2026-01-20T23:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/?p=1752"},"modified":"2026-01-20T23:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:09:34","slug":"january-20-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/2026\/01\/20\/january-20-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"January 20, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BLS Nurse Blog<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY SMILES MATTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Chasing smiles isn\u2019t just about momentary happiness; it\u2019s about cultivating an overall positive outlook. When we embrace smiles, our days tend to run more smoothly. Challenges seem less daunting, and setbacks become stepping stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because the act of smiling encourages a shift in perspective \u2013 we start focusing on what\u2019s going right instead of dwelling on what\u2019s going wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n

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CULTURE OF CARE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Dr. Amy Yilik<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share with families<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Start the Conversation”<\/em> workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come learn strategies for having hard conversations with<\/strong>
your youth on topics such as drugs, sex and school<\/strong>
attendance.<\/strong> You will have an opportunity to connect and
practice with other families experiencing similar issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and registration can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIABETES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Angelina Mingus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 14<\/strong> Breakthrough Summit in Oregon City.\u00a0 Great Speakers and information on pumps, cgms, latest updates, camps and connections with others.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 18<\/strong> Breakthrough Gala in Portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, April 19<\/strong> Family Craft Day in Bend for T1D families.\u00a0 Friendship bracelets and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, May 17- Breakthrough Walk in Drake Park- Vendors, resources, fun and lots of families to connect with.\u00a0 I need volunteers for this!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 26-29<\/strong> Buddy Camp for 8\u201318-year-olds.\u00a0 Registration opens February 1. Scholarships are available.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will work on a flyer to send out to families.\u00a0 Please reach out to Angelina for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEDICAID<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From April Diehl<\/strong> – Medicaid Program Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consent Form Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families will soon receive an email from Bend-La Pine Schools requesting completion of the one-time Medicaid Parental Consent form. The district is asking every family to respond, whether or not your child is covered by Medicaid. Families who have already completed the consent will not be emailed. This form allows the district to access Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services provided at school. Completing the form does not affect your child\u2019s benefits or services in any way. Please watch for the email and take a moment to complete the form when it arrives. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NUTRITION SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Garra Schluter – Director of Nutrition Services and Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around the World Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around the World Wednesdays<\/em>: Tell your students to pack their appetite and passport! Bend-La Pine Schools Nutrition Services is taking students on a flavor tour throughout southeast Asia. On Wednesdays beginning February 6, school communities will have the opportunity to explore a new country through a special lunch crafted by our own Executive Chef TJ Bennett. For this journey, no plane ticket is required! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition services have created a passport for each elementary student. We will deliver these booklets to the schools by 1\/28. We are asking schools to distribute these to the students by 2\/4; the promotion begins on 2\/6 and ends 3\/11. Students will hold on to their passport through our six weeks of culinary travel. Each Wednesday when a student selects the new highlighted special, they will receive a sticker to place in their passports. The sticker represents their passport getting stamped for \u201ctraveling with their taste buds\u201d to the highlighted country that day. At the end of the promotion, students will have the opportunity to vote on which item was their favorite and where their taste buds would like to go next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DCHS Substance Abuse Overdose Response Briefing – 1-19-26<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DATES TO REMEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Nurse Events\/Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DATE<\/strong><\/td>EVENT<\/strong><\/td>TIME<\/strong><\/td>LOCATION<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1\/21\/26<\/td>Nurse Meeting<\/td>2-330<\/td>CALDERA, ROOM 210<\/td><\/tr>
1\/30\/26<\/td>Nurse Meeting (Skills Day)<\/td>New Time 845-12<\/td>BOARD ROOM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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