School Nurse Updates- November

Mengping Ku M.S., RN, BSN

Jing Mei Elementary, Medina Elementary

Where did you start Nursing? Fresenius Medical Care, Dallas Texas.

Time with BSD?  Since 2019

One skill that you are proud of: I love cooking with my family and friends

Favorite thing about your job: Providing support for students during their

education time – the most important time of their lives.

If you could be an animal – what and why? Dove, because doves symbolize

love and peace and they are also the great messengers.

Amy McDonald BSN, RN

Eastgate Elementary, Wilburton Elementary

Where did you start Nursing? Tacoma General, Swedish First Hill L&D

Time with BSD?  Sub for a few years, FTE in 2019-20

One skill that you are proud of: I am a potter in my spare time.

Favorite thing about your job: I love the variety. Every day is different and

I never know what to expect. The students and staff always keep it new and interesting.

If you could be an animal – what and Why? An octopus would be pretty great. There would be tons of cool stuff to look at underwater and eight arms would be fantastic.

American Diabetes Month – November 4^th-10^th National Diabetes Education Week

Fact: 1 in 11 people are living with Diabetes, 1 in 2 people living with Diabetes don’t know they have it. Type 1 Diabetes is a condition where your child’s pancreas produces little to no insulin. Without insulin, sugar builds up in the bloodstream, where if left untreated, can cause life-threatening complications. Could you spot the warning signs? Excessive thirst or hunger, frequent urination, fatigue, blurry vision, weight loss, and irritability are common symptoms experienced by children with Type 1 diabetes.

Click for more information: Juvenile Diabetes

BOOST childcare will continue to be provided for families of K-5 students at Eastgate, Phantom Lake and Stevenson! We are offering remote learning support and, meals, busing, and extended care hours from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. For more information or questions contact Angela Rodriguez: [email protected]

Registration and tuition information to share with families is available here:

English Registration

Spanish Registration

Mental Health Affirmation: You are doing important and challenging work.

You are making a difference for our students!

One-Two-Three Breathe

Looking Ahead

Covid19 and Avoiding Stigma  “Robbie The Riceball” was created by a high school student and her mother for the purpose of educating young children about coronavirus racism against Asian Americans. Since the start of the pandemic, Asians have been subject to increased attacks and harassment across the country. This animated video seeks to engage elementary school children to gain better awareness, think more critically about racism and tolerance, and hopefully reduce bullying incidents at school.                                                           Click on Image to watch à

Individual Health Plans (IHP) We are currently collecting student’s signed IHPs. All medications given at school require a provider’s signature that is renewed each year. Here is a link to the Medical Authorization form: Med Auth Form Scheduled vaccinations should remain a priority, link here to find local, open clinics: Find an Immunization Clinic

Nurse Hotline: 425-456-4444         Mon-Fri, 9am-12 Noon, available in Spanish

Let’s Talk: Found on the BSD website, Services– Health: Click “Contact Us.”

For answers to Covid -19 questions: School Safety, Testing, Return to Work or School

For more visit: kingcounty.gov/covid. This information is available in 33 languages!