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by Amy Mundell
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All Staff Health Screening February 8 e-mail forwarded to Group All on 1/6/12 from Tom Keil
Our district will hold a health screening on Wednesday, February 8th from 6:30am to 7:45 am in the health room at Mulvane High School. I hope that you will consider participating. No charge for employees covered under the districts health insurance. They charge $60.00 for females and $70.00 for males not covered under the districts health insurance. The results are returned quickly and only you will see the results of the tests. Additional information and instructions will be emailed and posted in your building. Thanks, Tom
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a health screening?
A health screening is one way to assess your risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. It does not replace your annual physical exam.
You will be asked to schedule an appointment prior to the event date. Information will be given you on how you can schedule your appointment. Upon your arrival the morning of the event, you will be given a health risk questionnaire to complete. You will then be directed to health professional staff who will measure your height, weight, blood pressure and body composition (BMI and Body Fat %). Body composition is measured by use of a hand-held device using height, weight, age and gender information.
A health professional from AMS Labs, a Via Christi entity, will then perform a blood draw to obtain a blood specimen. This specimen will be used to measure your total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and your HbA1c (measures your 90-day blood glucose average).
How much time do I need to plan for?
Each screening takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes, including the completion of paperwork.
Is there a cost to participate in the health screening?
There is no out-of-pocket cost to those individuals who are covered under a Preferred Health Systems health plan. Cost is $60.00 for females and $70.00 for males not covered under the district health insurance.
Do I need to fast before the health screening?
We recommend fasting for 8 - 10 hours prior to the health screening. LDL cholesterol and triglycerides results are impacted by recent food intake; therefore, these tests are most accurate after having fasted. It is important that you drink plenty of water prior to and the morning of your appointment.
Am I allowed to drink coffee while fasting?
We ask that you refrain from eating or drinking anything other than water prior to your appointment in order to obtain the most accurate measures possible.
What happens to my information?
The answers you give on your health risk questionnaire are combined with your biometric measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, body composition) and your lab results and are populated into a personalized, bound report that you will receive within two weeks following your appointment.
We encourage each participant to share their results with their personal health care provider.
All personal information is kept private and confidential. Your personal results will not be shared with your employer and have no effect on your health insurance.
Flexible Spending Account Mileage Rate for 2012 (posted 1/3/12)
The IRS has announced that the standard mileage rate for use of an automobile to obtain medical care—which may be deductible under Code § 213 if it is primarily for, and essential to, the medical care—will be 23 cents per mile for 2012. This is a 0.5 cent decrease from the rate of 23.5 cents that was in effect for the last six months of 2011.
Medicare Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notice 2011 (posted 10/18/11)
The Mulvane School District has determined that the prescription drug
coverage offered by The School District is, on average for all plan
participants, expected to pay out as much as the standard Medicare
prescription drug coverage will pay and is considered Creditable
Coverage. You may contact the Human Resource Office for a copy or
print your copy of “2011 Medicare D Credible Coverage Notice”.
Medicare Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notice 2011
All Staff Employee Presentation Announcements e-mail forwarded to Group All on 9/16/11 from Tom Keil
Axa Advisors
Financial Planning and the 403(b)
4:00pm September 21st at MHS.
Invest for the Future!
Sign up with amundell@usd263.org
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FREE Lunch FREE Lunch FREE Lunch
October is Spine Awareness Month
Gage Chiropractic
Lunch and Learn
“How To Stay Young the First 100 Years”
Signup sheets- with date and time information is attached and will posted in your building.
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Employee Flu Shots
Friday, October 14th from 1:00-3:30pm
1:00 pm @ MMS
1:30 pm @ MPS
2:00 pm @ MHS
2:30 pm @ MGS
3:00 pm @ District Office
Appointments are not necessary and the shots will be given on a first come first serve basis. Dr. Comer or Dr. Carro will be on site and available to answer questions at the times and locations listed below.
Employees and covered dependents with the districts insurance will receive the flu shot at no charge if you bring your insurance card with you.
If you have other insurance the Mulvane Family Medical Center will bill your insurance provider. If the flu shot is not covered by your provider, the cost will be $25.00.
If you pay for the shot on site, a receipt will be provided so you can obtain reimbursement from your flexible medical spending account.
Flu shots will be offered on Friday, October 14th from 1-3pm e-mail forwarded to Group All on 9/8/11 from Tom Keil
Appointments are not necessary and the shots will be given on a first come first serve basis. Dr. Comer or Dr. Carro will be on site and available to answer questions at the times and locations listed below.
1:00 pm @ MMS
1:30 pm @ MPS
2:00 pm @ MHS
2:30 pm @ MGS
3:00 pm @ District Office
Employees and covered dependents with the districts insurance will receive the flu shot at no charge if you bring your insurance card with you.
If you have other insurance the Mulvane Family Medical Center will bill your insurance provider. If the flu shot is not covered by your provider, the cost will be $25.00.
If you pay for the shot on site, a receipt will be provided so you can obtain reimbursement from your flexible medical spending account.
Flex Spending - Balance Now Available e-mail forwarded to Group All on 9/8/11 from Tom Keil
Your flexible spending balance should now be loaded on your debit card. You can access your account information at a new website www.securityflex.com
If this is your first time logging into your account, you will need to first click on Participant Login and then Create Account. Once registered, you will have access to your account information.
You will enter your first and last name.
Your employee ID is your social security number
The employer ID is SBG0098 or you can enter your current debit card number. Enter the employer ID number if your card has not arrived.
Create a New User ID – This no longer has to be your social security number
Enter a password, security word and a place of birth.
You will be able to view your claims history, account balances and payment information. Please let me know if you have any trouble creating your account. Thank you!
Benefit Enrollment Complete e-mail forwarded to Group All on 8/26/11 from Tom Keil
I wanted to say “thank you” all, for the successful completion of the annual employee benefits enrollment. We know the beginning of the school year is always incredibly busy for all of you. We appreciate your flexibility, patience and efforts during the process.
To continue to improve the process and our services, we need your feedback. Please let me know if you have any comments regarding your enrollment experience.
Drive One 4UR School e-mail forwarded to Group All on 7/27/11 from Tom Keil
Rusty Eck Ford and MHS to raise thousands for SADD (Students Against Disruptive Decisions)
Dear Staff and Wildcat Supporters,
Rusty Eck Ford and The Mulvane High School are partnering on Friday, August 19th from 10-6pm for Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School event.
You and all of the Mulvane community can support the Wildcats simply by taking a test drive of a new Ford vehicle. For every person who test-drives a Ford Explorer, Focus, Fiesta, Edge, F-150, Mustang or other available models at this one-day event, Ford Motor Company and Rusty Eck Ford will donate $20 to MHS. MHS Principal, Jay Ensley has committed all funds to the MHS SADD organization.
SADD is the primary organization that plans, organizes and provides funding for MHS After Prom. After Prom is a school sanctioned activity that provides students with a safe and fun environment after the prom is over.
To participate, please visit between 10-6pm on Friday, August 19th. The event will take place in front of the Middle School at 915 Westview Drive.
Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. There is a limit of one test-drive per household.
Please help us spread the word and forward this information to friends, family members or local organizations. Contact Amy, Sonya or Tom if you have any questions.
Thanks for your consideration,
Tom Keil
Upcoming Dates for Employees
Early Student Enrollment
Wednesday, August 3rd from 10-3
(enroll at the building where your child will attend)
USD 263 Employees only please
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Early Employee Benefits Enrollment
Wednesday, August 3rd 9-4pm
We will have staff from OFG Financial on-site for one-on-one enrollment meetings. We must have your signature on file accepting or waiving voluntary benefits.
Complete your benefits enrollment on August 3rd and you will be automatically registered for one of two $50 gift cards that we will be giving away.
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Welcome to the 2011/12 School Year
Wednesday, August 10th
7-8am Carson Bank Breakfast
8:15 Welcome MHS Auditorium
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Chamber Expo
Friday, August 12th from 11:30-1pm at MHS
Join us for the annual Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and school cookout for teachers and staff.
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Open Enrollment
The open enrollment period begins Monday, July 25 and ends Wednesday August 24. All changes made during this time will become effective September 1, 2011 for benefits covered under the Section 125 Plan and October 1, 2011 for health and dental insurance.
We will have open enrollment meetings on:
Wednesday, August 3, Monday August 22 & Tuesday August 23
This is your opportunity to add, drop and/or make changes to your existing coverage. If you plan to add dependents, please remember to bring their personal information (social security numbers, date of birth, address, etc.) with you.
We will continue with Preferred Plus of Kansas and Delta Dental. We did experience a 3.3% rate increase in our health and dental premiums for the 2011-12school year.
OFG Financial will continue managing the district's Section 125 Plan. You can enroll in a flexible spending account, short-term disability, life insurance, vision insurance, cancer and 403b retirement accounts.
Welcome to the 2011/12 School Year!
Walk Kansas Results - Week 1-7 (4/3 - 5/20)
| MPS | MGS | MMS | MHS | DO |
| 1093 miles | 1377 miles | 2627 miles | 147 miles | 696 miles |
Challenge 1: Across Kansas - 423 miles - WINNER MMS!
Challenge 2: Around Kansas - 1200 miles - WINNER MMS!
Challenge 3: Beyond Kansas - the most miles - WINNER MMS!
Week 7: Our contest is now complete and MMS took all three categories and finished up with 2627 miles! Next was MGS who did a great job with 1377 miles. Way to go!
Week 6: It's official, MGS just walked all the way Around Kansas!
Week 5: This week DO has walked Across Kansas! As a district we are at 4,481 miles. To put this in perspective, if you drove to Anchorage, Alaska from Mulvane, Kansas it is 3741 miles! Wow, that's a lot of walking/running!!
Week 4: MMS walked their way Around Kansas this week! MGS, MPS, DO and MHS are keeping up the pace, great job everyone!
Week 3: This week MMS walked a whopping 450 miles!! MPS and MGS have walked Across Kansas! Congrats to all who participate! As a district we have went 2731 miles!!!
Week 2: Wow, MMS has had a total of 684 miles! Congratulations you have made it Across Kansas!!
Week 1: Congratulations to the 64 employees who are participating in the Walk Kansas eight-week challenge. After the first week the Middle School logged 271 miles. MGS is close behind at 229 mile. Please be sure you get your miles/activity logged from last week. Week 2 will be compiled as soon as possible.
MAPS Event e-mail forwarded to Group All on 5/5/11 from Tom Keil
The Mulvane Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse (MAPS) is inviting you to a special event next Wednesday, May 11, 6:30-7:30 PM, at the Mulvane High School Commons. The Mulvane Lions Club has generously offered to provide dinner, starting at 6:15 PM, which will be followed by community conversation and a chance to hear about upcoming MAPS initiatives.
Please RSVP the number of people from your family attending the event to this email address [mulvane.prevention@gmail.com] by the end of Sunday, May 8, so the Lions Club can prepare the right amount of food. There is no cost for attendees.
Help us advertise this event by forwarding this email or posting the attached flyer in community areas. All community members are invited!
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Mulvane Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse (MAPS)
Heavy Items and Ladders e-mail forwarded to Group All on 5/4/11 from Tom Keil
As we approach the end of another school year, you are probably thinking about what fun vacations or activities you will be doing over the summer.
We hope your summer is not spent recovering from an end-of-the year work related injury. So, please do not climb or stand on chairs, tables, shelving or other objects. If a step ladder is not available please ask a custodian for help or put your request on the help desk. Never try lifting books or other items that are too heavy for you, always ask for help or put your request on the help desk.
If you do experience an accident at work, no matter how minor, it must be reported to your school nurse.
Keep your summer for the fun things and be safe as we end another school year.
Be Safe!
Wellness Website e-mail forwarded to Group All on 4/27/11 from Tom Keil
If you are not covered by the districts PHS/Coventry health plan you can still access online wellness services available through Coventry WellBeing.
- Log onto website www.coventryhealthcare.com/wellbeing
- Right side of page click the link “Not covered by a Coventry health plan?” which takes you to the ePHIT website.
- From the ePHIT website scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Mulvane USD263 and click “Register Today”.
- Complete your registration. Be sure to write down you user name and password click on the “Get Started” button.
- Under Health Risk Assessment (HRA) click on “Take Assessment”.
Gage Chiropractic Lunch & Learn @ MMS (4/21/11) -
Gage Chiropractic Center invites you to enjoy lunch on them as they show you How To Stay Young The First 100 Years. They will be offering this terrific presentation on how to avoid the effects of aging Thursday, April 21 at MMS, during the scheduled lunch periods. Free infrared spinal screenings will also be available. Sign up on sheets in Cafe.
Legislative Public Forum - March 19th and April 23rd - original e-mail forwarded to Group All on 3/14/11 from Tom Keil - Updated e-mail sent 4/20.
Saturday, April 23rd at 9:00am - Wichita State University Metroplex, 29th & Oliver
This is likely the final community meeting to address legislative issues before the 2012 budget is finalized. You have an opportunity to address the panel of legislators to inform them or ask questions on key issues.
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All South Central Legislators will be hosting a community meeting to discuss legislative issues on Saturday, March 19th from 9 to 11am at Derby City Hall.
South-Central Delegation Legislator Public Forums:
- March 19th Derby City Hall -- 611 Mulberry Rd. Derby, KS
- April 23rd WSU Metroplex -- 29th & Oliver
They are anxious to hear your thoughts on how various decisions in Topeka affect you. It is very important in making sure they are accurately representing constituents.
School District Employees Compete in Marathon
Congrats to Kendra Kanaga and Anne Jacobson for completing their first marathon!
May Newsletter - email forwarded to Group All on 4/6/11 from Angela Sagely
I will be constructing the May Newsletter this month and the deadline will be April 18th. Reminders will be sent out until that date. Hope that helps! Thanks gang, I do appreciate all your articles and pictures.
Certified Staff College Hour Reminder - email forwarded to Group All on 4/1/11 from Sonya Schifferdecker
Reminder to certified staff:
Please turn in your summer college class prior approvals and any other PDC items by May 11, 2011 if you want it to make the May agenda. That will be the last PDC meeting of the year. (Remember to use MyLearningPlan.com) Questions-call Sonya @ Central Office.
777-1102
Walk Kansas Instructions and Daily Log - email forwarded to Group All on 3/31/11 from Tom Keil
How Walk Kansas Works
From Sunday, April 3th – Friday May 20th each participant will log minutes of moderate and/or vigorous activity each day. On Monday of each week, participants will report total minutes on the spreadsheet in the faculty lounge or designated area. Amy will compile the totals and convert your minutes to “walking miles” each week. 15 minutes of activity = 1 walking mile. Attached is a log for tracking your daily progress.
How much, what kind of activity? (From Physical Guideline for Americans)
There are two categories of activity and both are important. Aerobic and strengthening activity recommendations are identified through Physical Guidelines for Americans. (If you are participating in Walk Kansas, you will count activity minutes that meet these guidelines.)
Aerobic and Strengthening Activities
Physical movement that is very beneficial to your health includes both aerobic and strengthening activities. Aerobic activities speed your heart rate and breathing as they help improve heart and lung fitness. Strengthening activities help build and maintain bones and muscles. As we age, we naturally lose muscle strength unless we make a conscious effort to slow down this process.
Walking is a type of aerobic activity that most people can do, however, there are other options. Physical activity guidelines recommend 2 hours and 30 minutes a week (minimum) of moderate activities, such as biking, canoeing, tennis (doubles), walking briskly, water aerobics, ballroom or line dancing, using your manual wheelchair, some gardening (mowing with push mower, raking), and sports where you catch and throw (volleyball, softball, etc.) Do the Talk Test: During moderate activity, you should be able to talk, but not sing.
If possible, you should also include some vigorous activity. A good test for vigorous activity is if you can only say a few words without stopping to catch your breath. If you are not active now, start with a moderate level and include vigorous activities when you are able. These include jogging, jumping rope, biking faster than 10 miles per hour, aerobic, dance, tennis (singles), hiking uphill, fast dancing, and sports with a lot of running (basketball, soccer, etc.)
Strengthen Your Muscles
In addition to aerobic activity, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans also recommend that you do muscle strengthening exercises at least 2 days each week. Try to include all major muscle groups such as legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders, and arms.
When reporting for Walk Kansas, include minutes of aerobic (moderate and vigorous) and strengthening activities that you perform for a minimum of 10 minutes at a time.
Click here for the Walk Kansas Daily Log.
Worlds of Fun / Oceans of Fun Discounts - email forwarded to Group All on 3/31/11 from Amy Mundell
We have some discount coupons available. The discounts are:
- Worlds of Fun – Save $10 on regular admission, expires June 12
- Worlds of Fun / Oceans of Fun - $9.99 Junior/Senior admission, expires June 12
- Worlds of Fun – Save $8 on Regular Admission
- Oceans of Fun – Save $3.50 on Regular Admission
- Ride & Slide – Save $5. Both parks, same day, regular admission
All of the discounts are on the one coupon. Each coupon is good for 4 admissions. Let me know if you would like me to send you one (or more).
Certified Staff -2011-12 Horizontal Salary Schedule Movement - email forwarded to Group All on 3/30/11 from Carolyn Young
This is a reminder that the 2011-12 Horizontal Salary Schedule Movement form is due to me by Monday April 4, 2011. This form was distributed to all certified staff members covered under the Negotiated Agreement. Please let me know if you have question regarding this form. Thanks!
Walk Kansas - Building Challenge - email forwarded to Group All on 3/14/11 from Tom Keil
MULVANE USD 263 Walk Kansas
“Building Challenge”
A 3 for 1 challenge - Walk across - Walk around - Walk beyond Kansas
Monday, April 4th – Friday, May 20th
7 Weeks
Our next challenge will resemble the Walk Kansas challenge. This challenge will improve your personal fitness with the support from your co-workers. You and your building will “walk” your way across, around and beyond Kansas.
The challenge is simple. All you need is your co-workers and a desire to get moving. Dust off your exercise shoes and prepare to join us for a 7-week walk program.
Challenge 1: Walk across Kansas. Which building can make it across Kansas first? (423 miles)
Challenge 2: Continue walking and be the first building that can make is around Kansas first? (1200 miles)
Challenge 3: Walk beyond Kansas and log the most miles during the 7-week challenge.
The more people you have involved the faster you will cross Kansas and the farther you will go.
What Activities Count as Walk Kansas Minute? The activity must be at least 15 consecutive minutes (not 3 minutes walking from the parking lot, another 2 minutes walking up the stairs, etc.) Activities must also be moderate and/or vigorous, or they can be strengthening activities.
How will we track Walk Kansas miles and how will I know my building’s progress compared to other buildings? You will report your miles each week to Amy. The results will be posted each Monday on the District website, HR, Latest News section.
Register with Amy at amundell@usd263.com
Additional Information and Instructions will be provided.
Attachment: Walk Kansas Challenge
School Volunteer Award - email forwarded to Group All on 3/14/11 from Tom Keil
Please join me in congratulating Donna Jantzen on receiving the School Volunteer award in the 2011 Friends of Education awards program sponsored by the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force. Donna is a frequent volunteer at Munson Primary and throughout the district.
Donna will receive special recognition this evening at the BOE meeting. The South Central Kansas School Public Relations Association is also offering a special opportunity for her to be recognized in the presence of the other award winners and school officials from our region. A Friends of Education Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Legislative Public Forum - March 19th and April 23rd - email forwarded to Group All on 3/14/11 from Tom Keil
All South Central Legislators will be hosting a community meeting to discuss legislative issues on Saturday, March 19th from 9 to 11am at Derby City Hall.
South-Central Delegation Legislator Public Forums:
- March 19th Derby City Hall -- 611 Mulberry Rd. Derby, KS
- April 23rd WSU Metroplex -- 29th & Oliver
They are anxious to hear your thoughts on how various decisions in Topeka affect you. It is very important in making sure they are accurately representing constituents.
MAPS Spring Newsletter - email forwarded to Group All on 3/10/11 from Tom Keil
Please help MAPS distribute our attached newsletter by forwarding it to a friend or printing a copy for your office break room.
In this edition, you'll find a few points that you can discuss with youth. Please make the effort to start a conversation with the important young people in your life.
Next Wednesday, March 16, 6:30-7:30 PM, MAPS will host a discussion on whether the School Resource Officer (SRO) position can be renewed in Mulvane. We will learn more about the responsibilities of a SRO, and a representative from the Mulvane Police Department will be there.
If you have an interest in this topic, please join us for this meeting in the Mulvane High School Commons. We hope it will also be an opportunity to re-connect with other MAPS members.
Attachments:
Enroll Now to Access Your KPERS Account - email sent on 3/10/11 from Carolyn Young to Group All
Just a reminder of the Preretirement Seminar that will be held in Wichita on March 16 and Winfield March 17. Directions for registering are on the attachment.
Attachment:
KPERS Preretirement Seminar Information
Safe Route to School Grant Application - email sent on 3/9/11 from Tom Keil to Group All
USD 263 is collaborating with the City on a grant request to the Kansas Department of Transportation. This grant will improve the safe routes for students around MPS and MMS. Please review Kent’s email below for more information and a request for letters of support. Email me If you have any questions and thank you for your help.
Email from Kent Hixson, City Administrator 3/9/11:
TO: Citizens of Mulvane
The City, in cooperation with USD 263, is going to make an application to the Kansas Dept. of Transportation for a Safe Routes To School grant. The Program Overview is attached
Basically, the grant will help build sidewalks in the area around the Munson Primary and the Middle School. The goal is to help make walking to and from school safer for our children. An aerial photo of the project is attached.
Your help is needed in writing letters of support for this SRTS grant application. Attached is an example of who to write the letter to and some of the positive aspects of the project.
If you would be so kind, please write a letter of support and either 1) email a scanned copy back to me or 2) fax a copy to city hall at 777-4081 or 3) drop it off at city hall.
I need the letters of support no later than March 21st in order to include them in the application packet.
Thank you for your assistance in support the City and School District’s Safe Routes To School application.
Regards
Kent Hixson
City Administrator
Attachments:
SRTS Letter of Support for Application
Safe Routes To School Aerial Photo of Project
Enroll Now to Access Your KPERS Account - email sent on 1/12/11 from Carolyn Young to Group All
This is a reminder to all active KPERS members that you have the ability to access your KPERS information online.
The web site is www.kpers.org
When you log into the KPERS website there is a login box labeled “Access Your KPERS Account.” You simply need to click on that box and follow the instructions to set up your account. Once you have this account set up you will be able to review various information regarding your KPERS account.
The Home page allows you to review your account summary (including account balances), insurance/disability information, and annual statements. There is also a benefit calculator that can provide some helpful information on estimates for retirement benefits.
The Personal Profile list your home address and phone numbers. You have the capability to change/update this information right on the website.
The Beneficiaries page provides you with your current beneficiaries listed with KPERS. There is a link to a form that can be printed off and filled out to change your beneficiaries if necessary.
10,000 Step Challenge Results - email sent on 12/1/10 from Tom Keil to Group All
We started the 10 week challenge with nearly 200 steppers and 9 teams. We had employees participate from every department and from each school. The individuals with the largest overall steps and the team with the highest percentage of steps would be declared the winners.
Top Individual Steppers
1st Place - Cathy Fooshee -$25.00 Dillon’s Gift Card
2nd Place -Meisha Jossie - Gym Bag from Preferred Health Systems
3rd Place – Zack Blurton - Subway Gift Card
Team Winner
Team 2 (Cathy Fooshee, Kerran Redington, Raquel Greer, Shane Dayton) won the team challenge with a weekly average of 126,794 steps logged each week. Team 2 will receive lunch from Subway
Please congratulate the individuals and team winners. Thank you all for making this a fun and healthy activity for the district.
Maintain No Gain Challenge - email sent 11/8/10 from Tom Keil to Group All
Our next challenge will begin on Monday November 22nd. The Maintain No Gain Challenge is a 6-week challenge that begins on the Monday, November 22nd and ends Sunday, January 2nd.
The challenge is designed to encourage us to neither lose nor gain weight during the holiday season.
Instructions:
You must weigh in with your school nurse and register at the following link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/mulvanemng between now and November 22nd. You will also use the link for logging weekly results and completing a post survey.
For participating you will receive a healthy cookbook from the Sedgwick County Health Department and be entered for weekly prizes from the district.
The County will send out two health tips each week via email and an after school health presentation to those interested.
Thanks and Good Luck!
10,000 Step Challenge Results Week 8 - email sent 10/27/10 from Tom Keil to Group All
Lori Cifor and Jeff Beckwith are the lucky winners of a sandwich from Subway. Both were selected from all steppers that have logged each of the first 8 weeks.
The next challenge will be the “Maintain No Gain challenge”. The challenge will run 6-weeks beginning the Monday before Thanksgiving and ending the Sunday after New Year’s. The goal is for us not to lose nor gain weight during the holiday season. You will receive a healthy cookbook developed by the Sedgwick County Health Department for registering. Stay tuned for more information on this one.
10,000 Step Challenge Results Week 4 - email sent 10/1/10 from Tom Keil to Group All
Suzie Burkhart and Caryl Chacey are the winners of lunch from Subway. Both names were drawn from everyone that has logged each week. Great Job!
10,000 Step Challenge Results Week 1 - email sent 9/13/10 from Tom Keil to Group All
Rick Langerot and Liz Fitzmaurice are the lucky winners of a sandwich from Subway. Both were selected from those who logged week 1 results. Keep stepping and logging for more chances to win!
Flexible Spending Account - email sent 9/3/10 from Tom Keil to Group All
If you signed up for a Flexible Spending Account your 2010-2011 balance should be loaded on your debit card as of today. Please take a minute and log on to www.securityflex.com and make sure your 2010-2011 total is correct. Also, please review your last year balances for any remaining funds. You have a 75 day grace period from Sept 1. to spend your remaining $$ from last year.
Frequently Asked Questions - 10,000 Step Challenge - email sent 9/3/10 from Tom Keil to Group All
Hello Steppers,
We have nearly 200 people participating in the 10,000 step challenge? I’m hearing some incredibly high daily step counts, which is great news. That really has helped keep me motivated. It must be the “Golden Shoe” award everyone is afterJ We also have 9 teams that have entered the team competition division.
I wanted to clarify for everyone a few questions that have come in the last few days.
Are we tracking 5 days or 7 days?
Sorry, this has been changed; we will count steps 7 days per week since the Sedgwick County Health Department has is set up that way. Complete the daily tracking form that was emailed to you and remember to submit your weekly results on-line. Let me know if you need the link sent again.
Does my pedometer track mileage?
Yes, you can press the “mode” button and adjust the setting.
