Wellness Newsletter

Here are some wellness tips for the new year:

• Sleep more
• Clear clutter
• Drink water
• Get moving
• Clean your diet
• Practice mindfulness
• Practice skin care
• Support your colleagues and friends

If you haven't scheduled your annual physical exam yet, consider this your friendly reminder! If you are on the SASD health insurance and would like to receive an incentive on your insurance premium in 2025, complete an annual physical exam by October 31, 2024.

Click on the video below to learn more!

A common misperception about annual physical exams and preventive screenings is that they are the same thing.

An annual physical exam checks your overall health. Your primary care physician will evaluate the basic function of your body, address any concerns, update your vaccinations, and help you get healthy or maintain good health.

Preventive care screenings (aka age/gender appropriate screenings) can identify abnormal changes to your health, and help with early detection of chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or cancer. Most people don’t experience cancer symptoms when diseases are in their earliest, most treatable stages. That’s why screenings are recommended at certain times and intervals throughout your life. Click here to learn more!

The age/gender appropriate screenings are outlined in the Wellness Program Summary as one activity. It is optional and worth 20 points. Your primary care physician must indicate on the age/gender form that you are up-to-date on all of the preventive screenings in order to receive credit. You cannot earn partial/lesser points if you’re partially up to date.

Moderation is a fundamental principle that plays a vital role in many aspects of our lives. Practicing moderation in our physical health, relationships, finances, and mental health can provide a healthy and more balanced lifestyle. Click here to learn more!

In collaboration with the Recreation Department, you can participate in the featured fitness classes offered as part of the wellness program at a discounted rate. Featured fitness classes are eligible for one (1) wellness point per session (up to 5 points) upon successful completion of the program.

See below for the next featured class.

Gentle Yoga

This is a 7-week class that runs on Wednesdays from January 10 - February 21, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Urban Middle School in the basement cafeteria.

This class offers low impact postures at a comfortable pace, focusing on breath, stretching, and mobility. Accessible to all ages and levels of experience. Click here to read a bio of the instructor.

This class normally costs $20, but you only pay $10 and the Wellness Program pays the remaining $10. PLUS, if you attend 75% of the class, 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.

Contact Stacy at shayon@sasd.net or 920-459-3776 to register.

Employees and spouses are eligible for a $40.00 gym membership reimbursement towards their gym membership (of their choice) if they submit proof of attendance at least 80 times over the past calendar year (January - December). For more information, click here.

Did you know that the SASD School Nutrition Program not only nutures a healthy and nourishing environment for our students, but for staff as well? Check out the Nutrislice platform for daily menus and detailed nutritional information. Prices for adult meals are as follows: breakfast - $2.60 and lunch - $4.40.

For more information about our well-balanced meal patterns designed to provide students with the nutrition they need, click here.

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.

In accordance with HIPAA confidentiality laws, your individual data is accessible only to you and the third-party vendor, Wellworks For You. If you have any questions or need help with the portal, please contact Wellworks For You at 800-425-4657 or use the “Chat Live” feature. One of their Wellness Coordinators will assist you during their regular business hours (Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.).

Check out the new Staff Wellness logo below!

The winners from December's newsletter quiz are Judy Zastrow (Secretary at Grant) and Kelly Brotz (Teacher at Cooper)! Congratulations and thank you for participating! Your prize will be sent to you at your school building.

The next newsletter quiz will be issued in the February newsletter. Make sure you participate to be entered into a prize raffle drawing!

“Taking care of your mental health is a vital part of a healthy work-life balance." - Unknown

Pop-up quiz! Click here to participate and you'll be entered into a raffle drawing.