{"id":2089,"date":"2025-03-04T23:25:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T23:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/the-special-edge\/?p=2089"},"modified":"2025-03-04T23:25:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T23:25:36","slug":"march-4-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/the-special-edge\/2025\/03\/04\/march-4-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"MARCH 4, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

COACH’S CORNER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes to First Step App:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Step app, which includes important safety resources such as the Safe Oregon Tip Line and 988, is being removed from secondary student iPads due to technical issues. The BLS IT department will be pushing the two apps out individually to student iPads so that students may access help for school safety and\/or mental health anytime they need it. School Counselors, School Psychs, and Student Success staff are being notified directly so they can educate students about the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safe Oregon Tip Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Safety tip line to report and respond to student safety threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

988<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk or text for mental health struggles, emotional distress, drug or alcohol support, or if you just need someone to talk to; mental health counselors are here to support 24\/7\/365. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This change will be effective Feb 24th<\/sup>, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions or need support? Reach out to Jamie Gunter, jamie.gunter@bend.k12.or.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FROM THE DESK OF COLLEEN FUNDERBERG<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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FROM THE DESK OF SHANNON WATTERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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IMPORTANT DATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS”<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n