News From District K Nursing Services

The American Heart Association has partnered with LAUSD to provide staff training and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Machines in all of the 49 high schools. Approximately 150 School Nurses district wide participated in BLS (Basic Life Support)-AED Training to become LAUSD AED Trainers. We have 15 volunteer instructors in Districk K including the 5 High School Nurses

All Five District K high schools and Dana Middle School have completed the AED-CPR Lay Rescuer and First Responder In-Services. All of the schools have recieved their AED machines. San Pedro had the largest group trained with 32 participants. An in-service was held on 1/17/03 for District K Personnel. A total of 145 employees recieved training in 2002-2003.

Our plan for school year 2003-2004 is to have one staff training each semester at a central location for all interested District K employees. American Heart Association requires a renewal every two years.

South Shores Magnet Bravo Award Winner

South Shores Magnet was recognized for its exemplary program in visual and performing arts and was presented with the 2003 Bravo Award from the Music Center at its annual gala. After a rigorous evaluation process that involved nominees from throughout Los Angeles County elementary and middle schools, South Shores was selected and awarded with a statue and $5000.

Congratulations to Principal Dale Winters and her outstanding staff!