Wellness Newsletter

Do you know the signs of high blood pressure? It’s a trick question because high blood pressure, also known as the “silent killer,” typically has no symptoms. The only way to know your risk is to have your blood pressure checked.

This May, during National High Blood Pressure Education Month, do yourself and your family a favor:

1. Have your blood pressure checked and learn what your numbers mean by using the American Heart Association's interactive blood pressure tool.
2. Take simple steps to control your numbers. Work with family and friends to kickstart a new healthy habit: move more (find a physical activity you enjoy), eat smart (strive to eat a well-balanced low salt diet, limit alcohol), and be well (manage stress, practice mindfulness).
3. Challenge others that you care about to know their numbers too.

Did you know? You can earn one bonus point if you complete your annual physical by June 30, 2024? The bonus point will be added at the end of the fiscal quarter.

The SASD Wellness Program year runs from November 1 - October 31 every year. To achieve an incentive on your insurance premium, you (and your spouse, if applicable) must complete an annual physical and engage in the approved wellness activities. Please refer to the approved wellness activities listed in the Wellness Program Summary or on the Wellworks For You Portal.

Superfoods provide many health benefits and contain health-boosting nutrients that you need to thrive, survive, and feel great. Such as vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants. Experts say it’s best to eat a well-balanced diet that includes a variety rather than focusing on a particular food. However, adding superfoods to a healthy eating plan can provide additional nutritional support. Click here to learn what some of the top superfoods are as well as their benefits, and how to incorporate them into your diet.

May 15th is National Employee Health & Fitness Day

National Employee Health and Fitness Day (NEHFD), is a national observance celebrated the third (3rd) Wednesday in May, and was created to promote the benefits of physical activity for individuals in the workplace.

The SASD will be competing with other organizations within the Sheboygan County to get as many employees as possible to incorporate at least 20 minutes of physical activity on this day. So put on your running shoes as we jog our way to National Employee Health and Fitness Day. 🏃

If you participate in this challenge, a Google Form link will follow after the event has ended to track all participants. You will also be entered into a raffle drawing for participating.

Microsoft Teams Need help?

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 287 952 499 739

Passcode: xv8a2S

Dial-in by phone

+1 321-430-0503,,747584889# United States, Orlando

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 747 584 889#

*Eligible for one (1) wellness point if you attend or later watch the presentation (link will be provided after the call).

Yoga at Vollrath Bowl

Come out and enjoy yoga at Vollrath Bowl! Stay and have supper at the food trucks.

Instructor: Carrie Williams

Dates: June 17-August 5 (Mondays)

When: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Normally $20.00, but SASD employees can sign up for only $10.00!

If you attend 75% of the sessions, you receive a $25 voucher to roll over into your next Featured Fitness Class! You may roll your $25 fitness voucher into a non-Featured Fitness Class, but you would be responsible for the remaining balance. "Featured Fitness Classes" are highlighted in the monthly Wellness Newsletter.

For more information or to register, please contact Stacy at shayon@sasd.net or 920-459-3776.

• Practice self-compassion
• Mindful walking
• Drinking a glass of warm lemon water in the morning
• Deep breathing
• Standing & stretching throughout the day
• Call a friend
• Play brain games, such as crossword puzzles
• Read a nutrition/fitness/mindfulness article
• Smiling and laughing

Life can be hectic, and there never seems to be enough hours in the day for all the demands that life throws our way. When you learn to say no to....click here to learn more.

The winners from last month's newsletter quiz are Erik Wagner (Teacher at South High) and Fiona Mueller (Educational Assistant at Change Academy)! Congratulations and thank you for participating! Your prize will be sent to you at your school building. 🎉✨

The final SASD Newsletter Quiz will be issued in the June newsletter. All are welcomed to participate to be entered into a prize raffle drawing!

The wellness program runs from November 1 - October 31 each year. It is your responsibility to maintain your points during each cycle within the Wellworks For You portal. Anything reported after the deadline will not count.