Nurse News
April 2024
Dear Students, Staff, and Families,
Hello Panthers!
Welcome Back! We hope that you had a refreshing spring break!
Scroll through this months newsletter for great information about your health as well as some other good community info.
We hope that the information in this newsletter is useful. We’d love to hear from you if you have any feedback. Feel free to email us at any time.
Please remember there is an RN in the District daily. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. You can find more health related information on the school website. Go to Panthernet.net ,departments and select School Nurse.
We hope you are well and enjoying the start of spring!
Jen and Tracie
Health and Safety Tip
Its Time to Think about Tick Protection
Stockbridge is part of a confirmed area where Lyme disease can be transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick. Here are some tips to prevent bites, and illness.
Avoid Areas known to have higher tick populations
Ticks prefer shady moist areas in wooded and grassy locations.
Stay on trails and avoid high grass, brush, and fallen leaves
Monitor skin and clothes after being outdoors
Wear light colors to make ticks more visible
Perform daily tick checks. Ticks can hide in areas such as armpits, scalp, and groin.
Remove any ticks from clothing before going indoors
Shower if possible after being outdoors
Remember to check your pets.
Use preventative measures to prevent ticks on your pets.
Use repellents
Insect repellents containing DEET and permethrin are effective for repelling ticks.
Apply to clothing and skin
Always read and follow the label directions
To learn more, follow the CDC link below.
Rainy Day Crafts Ideas
Spring Recipe Ideas
Know Your Community Resources
Stockbridge Community Outreach
Who We Serve
Stockbridge Community Outreach Association was established in the early 1980’s as a food pantry, crisis and referral center for the residents of Stockbridge Community School District. Many of our food programs require no registration and are offered to anyone who needs food.
Those needing help with utilities, rent, prescription costs or other basic needs can register as a client with Outreach. To become a client, Outreach needs proof of residency in the district and proof that income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level. Our clothing room is free to anyone—no registration required!
305 W. Elizabeth St, back parking lot off Cherry St.
(Old Middle School, Door #20)
Rooms 120 & 121
Stockbridge, MI 49285
Clothing Room- Outreach operates a free clothing and small household goods room where anyone is welcome to shop during our open hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Addressing Food Insecurity Throughout Stockbridge Community School District
Outreach is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to helping those in need. We are particularly focused on getting food to those who need it. Our Tide Me Over program sends home a bag of food each week to students in Preschool through 12th grade who sign up to participate. We partner with the Greater Lansing Food Bank to offer weekly bags of produce and more to anyone who gets in line on Wednesdays between 1-3pm in the parking lot outside our office in Stockbridge. On the second Monday each month in the Jeruel Baptist Church parking lot in Munith, South Michigan Food Bank delivers boxes of prepacked produce, dairy, bread and protein for our Fresh Food Distribution open to anyone who pulls up between 4-5pm. We also partner with Capital Area Community Services to connect those who qualify with the government commodities program. Outreach clients are also able to shop our pantry once per month to fill their own shelves with meat, canned goods and hygiene products.
The Stockbridge Wellness Center
One Big Connection (events in our 5 healthy towns)
SRSLY Stockbridge
Capital Area District Library
Visit the Stockbridge District Library for Resources and Events
200 Wood Street
P.O. Box 245
Stockbridge, Michigan 49285
517.851.7810
Mon: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Tues: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Wed: 10a.m. - 7p.m.
Thur: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Fri: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Sat: 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Health Department Information
Ingham County Community Mental Health
812 Jolly Rd Lansing MI 48910
517-346-8200
Jackson County Community Mental Health, Lifeways
1200 N W Ave Jackson MI 49202
1-800-284-8288
Livingston County Community Mental Health Services
2280 E Grand River Ave, Howell MI 48843
517-546-4126
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
555 Towner Ypsilanti, MI 48198
734-544-3035
Go Panthers
Jennifer Matthews, a Registered Nurse since 2011, has worked as community nurse for the last 8 years, Also has had an active role as a volunteer within the Jackson county foster care system. This included fostering 10 children in her home. Jen has a true passion for helping others realize their full potential, and helping individuals find their voice in regards to their health and the healthcare system. Jennifer can be found primarily at the Jr/SR High school, but you will see her floating around Smith and Heritage, as she is the district's full time RN.
Tracie Lentz, a Registered Nurse since 2011, works at the University of Michigan Hospital in the Adult Surgical ICU. Tracie has also worked at stockbridge schools off and on over the last 5 years providing nursing support. She has been an active member of the Panther Cubs PTO since 2016 and thrives on seeing the school community flourish. Tracie is employed part time and is seen mostly at Smith and Heritage schools. She does go to the Jr/Sr High school when needed.
Email: Jennifer Matthews matthewsj@panthernet.net
Tracie Lentz lentzt@panthernet.net
Website: panthernet.net
Location: 100 Price Road, Stockbridge, MI, USA
Phone: Jennifer 517-851-7770 6317