District Dialogue

February 22nd is a day to celebrate our hardworking school bus drivers. Our drivers ensure the safety and well-being of our students as they bring them to and from school. They make a great impact on the youth as the first hello and last goodbye of the school day. Take a moment to say Thank you to all our hard working drivers.

Beds by Design appreciates the work you do to shape the next generation through education. They want to give back to teachers who sacrifice so much in the pursuit of educating our youth with an offer for all SFSD teachers and faculty. The event runs from March 3rd-12th and gives you access to:

$100 In store credit on all BBD products

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Up to 40% off Mattress purchases

Print this coupon or pick up a physical copy in the school workroom and present it at Beds by Design with your school district ID card.

The SFSD would like to recognize any employee that has achieved an advanced degree or certification during the 2022-2023 school year. Please share your information through this link, as we would like to recognize your accomplishment and commitment to the field of education at an upcoming school board meeting.

Levo, Air Madness, and other partners are teaming up for an exciting event to raise money for Operation Hope and Caring! On Tuesday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. enjoy jumping, laser tag and more with 100% of the proceeds going to SFSD schools without PTAs/PTOs!

https://airmadnesspos.com/airmadness/onlinesales/tickets1.php

Our friends at Levo are offering bags of Perky Coffee for $10/each with 100% of the money going to Operation Hope & Caring, which provides money for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs/PTOs. Mugs are $25 each, again with 100% of proceeds coming right back to our schools! Contact DeeAnn.Konrad@k12.sd.us to order yours today!

Join us on Tuesday, April 18th at the Country Club of Sioux Falls to celebrate our retirees and employees with 25 years of service. More details to come!

District Staff participating in the Wellness Program have deadlines fast approaching. In order to earn the Wellness Credit for the 2023-24 school year, all Wellness Program requirements need to be completed by March 1, 2023.

The three requirements for earning the Wellness Credit for 2023-24 are listed below:

1. Complete the Personal Health Assessment in the Uprise Health Wellness Portal
2. Schedule a wellness visit with your doctor and submit a completed Preventative Care Form.
3. Complete ONE Wellness Program Activity:

a. Participate in the Wondr Health Program

b. Participate in a Fitness Challenge

c. Complete 3 Digital Health Workshops

d. Complete 3 sessions with a Health Coach

If you have not already scheduled your wellness physical with your doctor, call your doctor’s office now to get scheduled before the March 1st deadline!

For assistance or questions, please email benefits.sfsd@k12.sd.us.

If you are a retiring teacher, clerical, or administrator this year and want to cash in any eligible personal leave before retiring, you will want to submit your electronic Personal Leave Cash-In Form on Records by March 15, 2023.

HR Records: https://sf.tedk12.com/Records

When reporting injuries, District staff will be calling a new number. This number will connect employees to a Medcor nurse who will be able to assist with the workplace injury. RAS will still be the District’s worker’s compensation provider but Medcor will enable an easier reporting process for employees. Be watching for the new workplace injury sticker for the back of badges.

Report a workplace injury IMMEDIATELY!

1. Notify your supervisor & visit the nurse or building clerical.
2. Call: MEDCOR at 1-855-736-9482.

a. Follow the instructions.

1. If an emergency DIAL 911.

Click the link below to register for Sand Creek EAP’s live February webinar.

• Wednesday, March 8th - 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Workplace Differences: A Matter of Style
• Tuesday, March 21st - 11:00am - 11:30am - Boundaries and Blindspots

Can’t attend a webinar? No problem! Visit https://allonehealth.com/blog/ to view all past webinars.

Imagine: It’s the afternoon and you’re experiencing that afternoon slump. This slump can lead to a craving for sugar, salt, or caffeine. Many of us deal with these cravings on a frequent and even daily basis.

Here are six tips to resist your junk food cravings:

1. Plan Ahead – Planning your meals and snacks ahead of time. This means you will be less likely to grab a sweet treat someone has brought to the office.
2. Shop the Perimeter – Shop the perimeter in the grocery store. These foods are real foods, rather than highly processed food products. Over time, your body and palate will get used to fresh vegetables, fruit, grains, and proteins.
3. Eat Healthy Fats – One of the common myths is that fat makes you fat. In fact, your body needs fat! Try to avoid trans fats and limited saturated fats by replacing them with heart-healthy fats, such as nuts and avocado.
4. Eat Enough Protein – Protein makes you feel full. When you’re full, there is less room for junk food.
5. Try Fruit – Fruit is filled with vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and water. Fruit is a great alternative to manufactured sugar and will help satisfy your sweet craving during the day.
6. Focus on Adding Healthy Foods – The more healthy foods you add in, the easier it is to resist the unhealthy foods.

Adapted from Healthline