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Join us for a day of learning, connection, and choice! Whether you pop in for one session or stay for the full day, we hope you find opportunities that are useful, relevant, and meaningful to you.

📍 WHERE: Walt Clark Middle School, 2605 Carlisle Dr., Loveland, CO 80537

🗓️ WHEN: Monday, November 2

• 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Morning Sessions

• 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch (on your own)

• 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Afternoon Sessions

  
  

📚 Finding Your Sessions

Explore the full schedule and session descriptions here:

Nov. 2nd Classified PD Day Course Catalog

(Note: You must be logged into your TSD email to access the link).

• Most sessions are walk-in—no registration required!

  
  

• CPR/First Aid Sessions: Pre-registration is required and limited to 24 participants per session. Check the course description in the catalog for directions on how to reserve your spot and complete the required pre-work.

  
  

To help you navigate the day, sessions are organized into four main Focus Areas:

🔹 Personal Focus |🔹 Student Focus |🔹 Job-Specific & Technology Focus |🔹 Leadership Focus

⭐ Featured Highlight: PERA Sessions

You asked, and we listened! We’re excited to host a PERA representative in the WCMS Library for two dedicated sessions:

• 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | PERA Benefit Overview

• 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | PERA Retirement Overview

  
  

We look forward to seeing you on November 2!

Keep yourself well with the following prevention measures:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.

• Clean your hands after coughing, sneezing, using tissues, touching your face, using the restroom, touching shared surfaces, and before eating.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth to limit the spread of germs.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or elbow when you cough or sneeze.

• Get an annual flu vaccination.

• Stay home if you are sick to help prevent spreading to others.

As we approach colder weather, please be sure that we are using Space Heaters in a safe manner. Space heaters should never be plugged into a power strip. Power strips can overheat or catch fire due to the demands of the space heater. For other Space Heater Safety Tips, please visit the Electrical Safety Foundation International’s Space Heater Safety Tips site.

Beginning this Fall, individuals enrolled in the UMR Plans with CVS will be encouraged to transition from the CVS Caremark app to the new Health100™ app.

Health100 is intended to serve as a trusted front door to health and care, helping reduce healthcare homework by bringing information, access, and action together in one connected experience. Users will be able to manage their Caremark pharmacy benefits as well as information from other participating providers and pharmacies in one digital experience.

Additionally, the Health100 app includes new features and capabilities for users, including Haio™, the always-on AI “Health all in one” personal assistant, designed to provide real-time, proactive support for health and care needs. Health100 will also bring together capabilities such as cost transparency support, personal health records, digital health solution access through WellBridge™, and virtual care options.

In the future, the CVS Caremark app will be retired. CVS will share more information to members in the coming months.

Complete the Family and Medical Leave Request Form to access benefits such as FMLA, Sick Leave Bank, and Donate-a-Day. For general information about leave in TSD, please visit our Extended Leave website and review the Leave Benefits slides.

Questions? Contact Priscilla Hernandez (priscilla.hernandez@tsd.org, x5774).

Please join Tracy Dockter, Insurance Benefits Specialist, for benefits Q&A sessions. November and December sessions are listed below. Please click the link to join the virtual session

Thursday, November 5, 7:30-8:30 am: meet.google.com/tqu-izsa-bny
Tuesday, November 10, 3:00-4:00 pm: meet.google.com/onz-irfg-vwu
Tuesday, November 17, 7:30-8:30 am: meet.google.com/ivd-viqs-qjw
Wednesday, December 2, 3:00-4:00 pm: meet.google.com/tha-arqv-wce
Thursday, December 10, 7:30-8:30 am: meet.google.com/ezg-tbma-pst
Monday, December 14, 3:00-4:00 pm: meet.google.com/obm-cirb-deu

Don’t forget that if you are enrolled in one of the district’s health plans (PPO Select 2, PPO6 or Kaiser), you have access to and can use the CEBT Health and Wellness Center at no cost.

Wondering what the CEBT Health Centers are All About? Please visit this information sheet for a brief overview of the centers.

Treatment at CEBT Health & Wellness Center can be for routine or acute medical needs. We encourage our employees to utilize the services of the centers as part of their health care needs. Appointments are required but typically can be scheduled the same or next day. Virtual visits are also available. Please visit the CEBT Health Center page for more information. If you are a first time visitor between October 1, 2026 and December, 31, 2026, you are eligible for a gift for visiting.

All APT, Licensed and Classified staff have access to this benefit regardless of their FTE or benefits enrollment status.

EAP benefits are available to employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and

dependents ages 6 – 26 and include:

• Confidential Counseling (6 visits per issue, per rolling calendar year)

• Life Coaching (6 visits per year)

• Legal Referrals and Resources

• Financial Consultation and Resources

• Work-Life Referrals and Resources

• Personal Assistance

• Member Portal

First-time visitors will need to create an account for the member portal by following these steps:

• Visit www.triadeap.com

• Select the “Sign-Up” link

• Enter the company code: cebt

• Enter your preferred email address and password

Your Employee Assistance benefits are free, confidential, available to family members, and accessible 24/7.

📞 2026–27 Admin Phone List Now Available

The new admin phone list for the 2026–27 school year is ready! The first tab is a running list, and the second tab is a printable one-pager for easy reference. This list is live and will be updated as needed, so bookmark this page to reference the most current information. Please submit any changes to Jen Ewert at jennifer.ewert@tsd.org.

Our Full-Time Substitute Program provides reliable classroom coverage across a small cluster of schools, ensuring seamless learning for students while protecting team planning time.

Key Details at a Glance:

• How to Request: Book through Frontline as soon as a need arises—assignments are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Daily Support: Substitutes are available every school day. On days without staff absences, they report on-site to assist with general school operations.

• Short-Term Focus: Designed for daily and last-minute needs; long-term absences (e.g., parental leave) will continue following standard long-term sub procedures.

• Feedback & Operations: Human Resources manages evaluations, so please reach out to HR with any positive feedback or concerns.

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We would love to shine the spotlight on one of our full-time subs, Christine Moran. Christine has been with the district since August 2025, bringing education and experience to each classroom she assists. She currently devotes most of her subbing time to these schools: Namaqua Elementary, Centennial Elementary, Sarah Milner Elementary, Laurene Edmondson Elementary, and Ponderosa Elementary.

Listen to what one of her schools shared:

“Christine has been great! She can easily go into any classroom and manage the daily lesson plan and schedule. She is also always willing to help out anywhere needed when she is here.”

Ms. Moran is a graduate of the University of Florida with her Masters in Education. Since then she spent two years in Pamplona, Spain teaching English. After her time abroad, for the past 13 years, she has taught first, third, and fourth grade in Colorado. Ms. Moran was born in Ft. Rucker, Alabama and has had the privilege of living in many different states and countries as a military kid. Of the variety of locations her favorite places to live were near the white sandy beaches and warm waves of the Gulf in Pensacola, Florida, the rainy, verdant city of Pamplona, Spain, and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! When she is not in the classroom she enjoys skiing, hiking, and playing soccer.

Contact:

Christine Moran

719-352-4031

CLMoran2020@gmail.com

**TSD is happy to share these educational opportunities with you for your information. Please note that TSD has not vetted these opportunities and does not endorse any program, organization, or event listed here. We encourage you to review each opportunity carefully before participating.**

Are you interested in a graduate degree or certificate in Education? How about earning a Principal’s License or Reading Specialist Endorsement? If so, please join us for our upcoming Virtual Information Session to learn more about Regis’ Graduate Education Programs and scholarships available for a 2027 Spring (January) Start. **Registration is required**

• Virtually (Zoom): November 4th at 5:00-6:15pm.

• Register to Attend

Graduate Education Scholarships Available for 2026 Spring Start:

• $3,000: For students who start any Division of Education Master’s program in Spring 2027 - Distributed throughout the duration of your program.

• $2,000: For students who start the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership: Principal Licensure program in Spring 2027 - Distributed throughout the duration of your program.

In addition, information about our graduate initial teacher licensure programs will be available as well.

The Performance Management Incentive (PMI) program is available to all licensed staff with a current Thompson School District evaluation "on-file" or those who have applied for portability (please consult HR if you are unsure of your status).

Submission Windows:

• Summer/Fall Hours: December 1st - December 31st via the submission form on the website.

• Winter/Spring Hours: May 1st - Second Friday in May via the submission form on the website.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Category D Pre-Approval & Rosters: Pre-approval is required for all Category D activities conducted during contract hours involving students, and must be submitted prior to the activity's commencement. All Category D activities require a roster (Google Doc or Sheets) including:

• Dates of activity

• First names of participating students for each date.

PMI Resources: To participate in PMI, please visit our website at staff.tsd.org/pmi. This page contains all necessary resources, including a "How-To" video for detailed instructions and an Information Packet for further guidance.

Important Submission Note: You must share your Record Sheet with PMI to allow access for tallying. Please review the directions for this process before submitting your PMI Submission Form. Do not download your PMI Record Sheet as a PDF or Excel document.

Website Access: You can access the PMI website directly via the link above, or through the TSD website by navigating to "Staff" (top right-hand corner), hovering over "Licensed," and selecting "Performance Management Incentive" from the drop-down menu.

Program Overview: PMI is a voluntary program managed by a committee of your peers. All required information and forms are available on the website.

Questions: For any questions, please email pmi@tsd.org.

November cutoff date is: November 6

December cutoff date is: December 4

All extra hours forms, in-house sub reports or any other payroll forms must be completed and received in payroll by the cutoff date.

*Hours worked in one month will be PAID IN THE FOLLOWING MONTH. DO NOT carry over hours across multiple months. One month per sheet. *

To receive an electronic W-2, you must OPT-OUT of receiving a paper W-2. Employees can make that selection on Employee Online.

Please ensure we have the correct address on file and your personal information is up-to-date. You will find this under the Personal Information tab while in Employee Online.

Our Payroll team is here to help with paycheck questions, direct deposit changes, tax withholding, and more. Reach out to the specialist assigned to your last name:

• Last Names A–G: Vicki Gillis, ext. 5043
• Last Names H–N: Jenny Ramos, ext. 5084
• Last Names O–Z: Tina Nierman, ext. 5045

All HR and Payroll forms are available anytime in Employee Online under the HR/Payroll Forms. Just log in and download what you need.