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CURRENT EVENTS
CURRENT EVENTS
NatureRX
NatureRX
Nature has always been one of our greatest teachers, and now it's time to immerse yourself in the wild wonders of the outdoors. We’re excited to launch NatureRX, a 21-day adventure designed to help you spend more time outdoors, reconnect with nature, and lift your mind, body, and spirit!
May 1st - May 21st: Over three transformative weeks, you'll:
Explore the science behind nature’s impact.
Gradually increase your time spent outdoors, starting with 15-20 minutes a day in week one and 40-60 minutes daily in the final week.
Explore the history of humans' relationship with and connection to the natural world.
Hear heartwarming stories of nature’s beauty, power, and influence.
Log your time effortlessly with our interactive NatureRX Calendar.
Everything you need is inside the NatureRX Calendar, including our NatureRX Daily Dose Newsletter and a simple weekly activity tracker. You’ll receive the Calendar after registering for the program!
To make tracking a breeze, try NatureDose—just set it and forget it until it's time to log your minutes! Or you can track minutes your way.
Bonus Challenge - Consider a social media detox during the program for an added level of dedication! Unplug, unwind, and immerse yourself fully in nature. You’ll be amazed at how refreshed you feel!
SIGN UP FOR THE MIDDLE FINGER 5K
SIGN UP FOR THE MIDDLE FINGER 5K
WELVIE SURVEY GETS YOU A $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD
WELVIE SURVEY GETS YOU A $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD
If you're on a District health insurance plan, you can complete Steps 1-3 of the Welvie Program & a short survey to receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card. You can do this once a year for everyone on your insurance plan!!!
CLICK HERE for the WELVIE site
You will need to:
Register an account
Complete Steps 1-3 of the Surgery Module
Complete the Welvie Survey that they will email to you after completing Steps 1-3. Instructions to redeem your $25 gift card will arrive by e-mail approximately 15-30 days after you complete the survey. (* Note: you can only earn a reward once every 365 days.)
For more information, please email Stacia.Santelli@palmaccsd.org.
PAST EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
MENTAL HEALTH RESET
MENTAL HEALTH RESET
We are excited to introduce a new FLASHP Wellness Program in partnership with Smola Consulting and program author Andrea Tait, a Physical Therapist, Holistic Health Coach, Victor Wellness Coordinator, and owner of Thrive Wellness.
After facing a series of personal challenges, Andrea turned her journey into The Mental Health Reset — a powerful program built around 21 proven strategies that helped her move from struggle to strength. Created to support her colleagues at Victor Central School District, this life-changing program has now impacted over 600 participants — and we’re excited to bring its transformative benefits to you!
The Mental Health Reset is a practical, integrative approach to well-being designed to help you reset old mental habits, shift mindsets, and adjust emotional responses. Each program day explores a key topic—such as sleep, movement, social media, rest, and mindset—offering simple yet powerful strategies to support your mental well-being.
By registering, you’ll receive:
Daily emails with insights and actionable strategies
Engaging daily video lessons that dive deeper into each day’s topic
A comprehensive collection of program content that you can revisit anytime
A go-to guide for managing stress and strengthening your well-being
Program Details:
BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS
BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS
If you have Health insurance through FLASHP you are invited to schedule your Biometric screening. Please click here to find out when and where you can sign up!
10 Day GOOD LIFE challenge
10 Day GOOD LIFE challenge
The GOOD LIFE CHALLENGE is 10 days of plant-forward eating and will take place in January 2025. This challenge is open to everyone so please share this information with any community member, family member or friend that you think you would like to do it with. Visit the PAL-MAC GOOD LIFE CHALLENGE WEBSITE. Email michael.yates@palmaccsd.org or stacia.santelli@palmaccsd.org with questions.
THE LIFT PROJECT
There is nothing more important than the health and well-being of our teachers/staff and their families. We know that many of you are looking for attainable ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, and we are committed to helping you reach those goals. As a result, Finger Lakes Area School Health Plan is partnering with the internationally recognized well-being initiative ‘The Lift Project’ to provide tools, strategies, and experiences designed to help you take control of your well-being and live a happier life.
The Lift Project is a fun and engaging virtual program that brings together proven strategies from the fields of Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine, and Positive Psychology. Facilitated by award-winning educator and well-being expert, Dr. Darren Morton; The Lift Project explores 7 well-being-enhancing topics that are designed to lift your mood and life. This comprehensive well-being adventure is available to you, members of your family, and anyone in your personal or professional community at no cost.
The Lift Project initiative will run from October 14th – November 29th, allowing enough time to watch, read or listen to one Lift Project lesson (15-minutes each) per week. This is a unique opportunity that has the potential to impact your life positively in many ways!
It is not too late...You can register for and learn more about The Lift Project HERE.
If you have any questions please contact Staci Santelli
Laurel House 5K
Laurel House 5K
The 9th annual LH 5K is on June 8, 2024. The Run Signup page is now live!
Last year surpassed the number of runners pre-covid. I am hoping that we can build on the success of last year. Please consider participating in this Run/Walk event. Your support of this great cause is truly appreciated. Thank you all for your continued support of Laurel House.
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Newark/LaurelHouse5K
If you would like to participate please sign up and let Staci Santelli know. You will be given a $15 Wegmans card to offset the $30 sign up fee.
Any questions please contact Staci Santelli
MINDFULNESS, MOVEMENT & MOTHER NATURE CHALLENGE
MINDFULNESS, MOVEMENT & MOTHER NATURE CHALLENGE
WELCOME TO THE MINDFULNESS, MOVEMENT & MOTHER NATURE CHALLENGE!
FLASHP is excited to announce year two of the Three M’s Challenge (Mindfulness, Movement & Mother Nature) This year’s challenge will run from April 22nd, 2024 - May 19th, 2024. If you are interested in the Three M’s challenge, please register before Friday, April 14th.
The Three M's Challenge is a 4-week challenge designed to showcase the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being by motivating participants to be physically active and spend time outdoors while incorporating a variety of mindfulness practices. We will be with you every step of the way, with weekly newsletters that include resources for learning and experiencing the benefits of the “Three M’s”. Also included will be your weekly activity requirements for completing the challenge with guidance and supplementary materials on how to accomplish those activities.
Click HERE to register and learn more about the challenge.
Any questions please contact Staci Santelli
VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES
VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES
Sign up for any of the 15 virtual classes. Use FLASHP100 as your code to get your classes for free. WWW.INWARDOFFICE.COM/ONLINE
If you have any questions please contact Staci Santelli
LIFT PROJECT
LIFT PROJECT
There is nothing more important than the health and well-being of our teachers/staff and their families. We know that many of you are looking for attainable ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, and we are committed to helping you reach those goals. As a result, Finger Lakes Area School Health Plan is partnering with the internationally recognized well-being initiative ‘The Lift Project’ to provide tools, strategies, and experiences designed to help you take control of your well-being and live a happier life.
The Lift Project is a fun and engaging virtual program that brings together proven strategies from the fields of Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine, and Positive Psychology. Facilitated by award-winning educator and well-being expert, Dr. Darren Morton; The Lift Project explores 7 well-being-enhancing topics that are designed to lift your mood and life. This comprehensive well-being adventure is available to you, members of your family, and anyone in your personal or professional community at no cost.
The Lift Project initiative will run from October 16th – December 1st, allowing enough time to watch, read or listen to one Lift Project lesson (15-minutes each) per week. This is a unique opportunity that has the potential to impact your life positively in many ways!
It is not too late...You can register for and learn more about The Lift Project HERE.
If you have any questions please contact Staci Santelli
LAUREL HOUSE 5K
LAUREL HOUSE 5K
Newark's Laurel House provides quality, compassionate end-of-life care. The proceeds from their 5K support this much needed service. The Laurel House 5K Run/Walk Committee has been busy preparing for our upcoming 8th Annual Race. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the June 10, 2023 Race. FYI - We now have a reduced rate for race sign up for youth under age 18.
If anyone would like to participate in this 5K from Pal-Mac, the Wellness Committee will pay back 1/2 the cost of the race (to any employee) via a Wegmans gift card. Email stacia.santelli@palmaccsd.org with questions.
WELLNESS SPEAKER SERIES
WELLNESS SPEAKER SERIES
Smola Consulting is excited to host Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) CEO, Sara Martin as our next presenter in our Wellness Speaker Series. Sara’s presentation on Systems for Psychological Safety, Trust & Respect in the Workplace (December 8th at 7 PM) will discuss the concept of psychological safety and the role it plays in strengthening group dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and greater innovation in organizations. Psychological safety is the belief that one can share opinions, thoughts, and ideas freely without the risk of penalty or shame.
Sara earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama and her Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Sara sits on the Johns Hopkins Mental Health in the Workplace Advisory Council and the CDC Workplace Health Resources Center Steering Committee. Sara is a prominent well-being speaker, a long-time well-being practitioner, and preeminent well-being thought leader in America. As the CEO of WELCOA, Sara serves a variety of populations across many different industries, and in doing so, understands the depth and complexity of the corporate well-being industry and the needs of the organizations and employees WELCOA supports.
Click here to register for the event (or scan the QR code in the attachment). We hope to see you at the event on December 8th!
CALM APP
CALM APP
Calm is a self-guided digital app that helps people manage and reduce day-to-day stress through mindfulness, meditation, and improved sleep. The Premium subscription program includes guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing programs, stretching exercises, and relaxing music. This program is not intended to replace face-to-face therapy or physician care if you’re in crisis or managing chronic and/or high-risk conditions, but it can be a helpful way to supplement your care.
AFTER SCHOOL YOGA
AFTER SCHOOL YOGA
Do you need to reduce stress?? Increase strength, balance and flexibility??
Come to YOGA at PMIS! 😊
Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 in Rm #100. Sponsored by the Pal-Mac Wellness Committee and FREE OF CHARGE! Bring a mat and water bottle. Hope to see you there!!
WELLNESS BINGO
WELLNESS BINGO
screenTime challenge
screenTime challenge
It's time for the Screentime Challenge! Please complete your Challenge Sheet during the month of April and give it to the Health and Wellness Representative located in your building:
Wellness Committee Building Representatives:
Primary & Intermediate School - Joanna Meyer
Middle School - Chris Horton
High School - Lisa Frisiras
Transportation - Julie Merrick
District - Ralph Brongo
The Pal-Mac Screentime Challenge runs from April 1st - April 30th. Click Here for your signup sheet.
FCSFL Support for Pal-Mac Staff.pdfFAMily counseling services
FAMily counseling services
Family Counseling Services provides a support program specifically for Pal-Mac employees and is completely confidential. Click on the brochure for more information.
Please contact stacia.santelli@palmaccsd.org for more information
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