Create Mini Pots on a Mini Pottery Wheel 

Two-Part Class on October 6th & 20th

Creativity has proven to help reduce stress, enhance cognitive abilities, and allow for self-expression and emotional release! Click here to register for October’s Two-Part Class: Create Mini Pots on a Mini Pottery Wheel on October 6th and 20th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Ponderosa High School in Parker. Click here to register for this class.

It is that time of year to enjoy the outdoors and get moving. Walktober is all about making movement a priority. You can join a team or complete it independently. Register today! Each week, we will give away fun prizes! Also, the school in each feeder area with the most participants will win a fruit basket for your staff AND of course, bragging rights! Use this Walktober registration link to register. 

zoom_out_mapOn-Site Flu Vaccinations Start in September!

Stay well this cold and flu season. Find onsite flu vaccination clinics for UnitedHealthcare AND Kaiser Permanente members (along with all other major insurance providers).

• Check out all of our DCSD on-site Flu Vaccination Clinics here.

• Or find a CVS pharmacy offering vaccinations here.

Journey to Wellness Classes: Starts in September!

Journey to Wellness is a low to no-cost year-long lifestyle change group-based program that will give you the tools you need to lose weight and become a healthier you. This program is for people who live with prediabetes, have been previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes, or score high on the risk test for diabetes. Find out more and register here.

Upcoming Class:

• Wednesdays, starting October 1, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., via Zoom

Click Here for resources and information tailored to men’s health, including mental wellness, nutrition, physical activity, and preventive care. This space is designed to support balance, break stigma, and encourage every man to take charge of his well-being. 

DCSD now offers an enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) called SupportLinc. SupportLinc offers guidance to help you address and resolve everyday issues at no cost to you or your family. To get started, call 1-888-881-5462 or log in to the SupportLinc Web portal using group code: dcsd

• Click here for more information on all the ways our EAP can be utilized.

• Click here for a 6-minute walkthrough video on accessing care.

Quality sleep is essential for your well-being and job performance, yet it’s often the first thing we sacrifice. Explore the new Sleep Well DCSD Staff Wellness website, designed to provide you and your loved ones with practical tips, expert advice, and useful tools to improve sleep habits. Whether you want to fall asleep faster, wake up refreshed, or manage stress that disrupts rest, we’re here to help! 

Here is what current research suggests.

Two Free Digital Fitness & Mindfulness Apps

Being a DCSD employee allows you to take advantage of two amazing free apps to support your well-being! Both apps support your mind and body—wherever you are! 

• Down Dog offers a variety of fitness classes, including yoga, HIIT, barre, and more, so you can stay active at your own pace. Access this app by clicking here and using your DCSD email address to create an account. 

• Headspace is perfect for mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation, helping you focus, de-stress, and sleep better. Access this app by clicking here and using your DCSD email address to create an account.

Looking for a fun way to connect with your staff? Borrow one of our Wellness Game Wagons full of outdoor/indoor games (ie. corn hole, ring toss, pickleball, volleyball, giant Jenga, etc.) to gather your staff and have some fun. Reserve yours by emailing Holly Giron at hgiron@dcsdk12.org.