Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
May is Mental Health Awareness month
Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
1. Whether you or a family member has struggled with a mental health issue, you’re not alone – 43.8 million adults experience mental illness in a given year.
2. As a Delaware Valley Health Trust member, you and your covered dependents have access to mental and behavioral health resources to help you be well, feel well and live well. These resources can help you and your family members with stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders, grief, relationship issues and divorce, and family and parenting problems. Find the support you need.
Behavioral Health Aetna Teladoc®
Please keep in mind that access to a mental health care professional is at your fingertips! Members can select their choice of a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, therapist, or counselor for confidential support from your home or other location where you are most comfortable. Teladoc® is available 7 days a week from 7am–9pm by video call. To access Aetna Teladoc® (applicable plan cost share and copay applies):
- Visit Teladoc and click on “Set up my Teladoc account” to set up your personal account and select a provider; or
Call 855-TELADOC (835-2362) to speak to a Teladoc® representative; or
Download the Teladoc® app through the app store by searching “Teladoc”
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Emphasizes the Importance of Mental Health and Well-Being, Reminds Communities of Available Resources
Please visit the EAP section of the CSD website for additional information
In case you missed it, we are providing this video to assist with stress management:
CEA update:
All CEA vacant positions for 2021 - 2022 school year have been posted on TalentEd and we are receiving several applicants for these positions.
We recently had the opportunity to participate in area job fairs:
Teacher Recruitment Day Consortium (March 9, 2021)
7 Candidates
Temple University Educator Job Fair (March 26, 2021)
12 Candidates
DVCEE Educators of Color Fair (April 12, 2021)
6 Candidates
Delaware Valley Education Consortium (April 13, 2021)
20 Candidates
Miscellaneous Resumes
5 Candidates
Monthly Employee Spotlight: Tracy Farre
This month's employee spotlight is Tracy Farre, nominated by Ana Cruz.
Per Ana, Tracy is always very positive and willing to go above and beyond the call of duty! During the pandemic, she always worked everyday providing meals to the students in our Centennial vans that would go out to 4 different parks. Tracey gave up her summer to ensure our community was provided meals. Ana considers Tracy her super hero!
Tracy, thank you for all that you do! We will be sure to deliver your award certificate and Chick-Fil-A gift card!
Looking for stars!
We want your recommendations for future monthly spotlight nominees. Please submit your nominations using the attached google form:
COVID-19 updates and reminders:
Since we have returned to five-day in-person instruction please remember it is only necessary to complete the morning Wellness Screening on Mondays.
If you are not at work on Monday please complete the screenings upon return to the district.
Please do remember to review the COVID-5 screening tool every morning, if you will be out of work please enter your absence in Skyward and Frontline and notify your administrator.
We have successfully completed two more vaccination clinics with our partnership with Rite Aid pharmacy and former William Tennent graduate Dr. Jenna Micallef.
We thank them for coming to our buildings and vaccinating staff, families, and students! We hope to set up a clinic for the recently approved 12-15-year-old age group.
It is a very exciting time as restrictions are being lifted at the state level. Our cases in Bucks County have decreased and we are moving in the right direction.
Please remember though we need to continue to follow our masking, physical distancing, and handwashing in order to keep everyone safe in the district.
Happy Healthy Spring!
Delaware Valley Health Trust Center (DVHT):
Open enrollment is now closed. Thank you to all participants for your timely response and required documents to our HR department!
Effective May 1, 2021, NovaCare Rehabilitation has rejoined the Aetna network. This includes all NovaCare locations throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.
For your information, please be aware that AETNA does not cover ART and all specialty drugs require pre-certification (see attached flyer for details):
Health and Wellness:
Low-Stress Eating: The connection between stress and nutrition
Tuesday, May 25 │ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
REGISTER TODAY: Low-Stress Eating
Many people do not recognize the complex interconnectedness of stress, proper nutrition, and overall well-being. Join this session to learn about the relationship between stress and nutrition and how you can manage stress eating in your life. Please note space is limited to 500 participants.
This class counts toward the four hours of hospital-based education required to earn the Health Trust $100 Health Education Incentive, available to Health Trust medical plan enrollees and covered spouses (dependent children and COBRA plan enrollees are not eligible). Individual registration and live participation are required to record attendance.
The Health Trust will offer additional opportunities for live hospital-based education throughout 2021. Enrollees and their covered spouses can also attend hospital-based education on their own through local and regional hospitals. Proof of attendance is required for non-DVHT sessions.
403b and Retirement:
If you would like to update your 403b contribution (either percentage or fixed amount), please complete the attached form and return to Yulia Portman and Robin Risdon: Deferral Form
Feel free to contact Kevin Bove at HB Retirement for individual portfolio discussions and planning. To schedule a meeting directly with Kevin, please click his calendar link: https://go.oncehub.com/KevinBove
If you have any additional questions regarding your 403b or retirement benefits, feel free to contact Yulia Portman at x11032.
Did you know?
In addition, regarding Bereavement requests, it is HR practice to provide documentation to support your absence (i.e.: obituary) and your relationship to the deceased. Please know that our department supports all employees during this very difficult time.
Please keep in mind that our monthly newsletters are posted on the CSD website for your convenience:
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Centennial School District
Email: hr@centennialsd.org
Website: https://www.centennialsd.org/
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 441-6000
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