Employee Wellness Newsletter

This newsletter will provide information on mental & emotional, physical, nutritional, and financial wellness. We will focus on a proactive approach to health and well-being. The EWS Newsletter will also offer support & guidance resources and suggestions that we hope will reduce anxiety and stress.

Congratulations to the remarkable Class of 2023! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this momentous milestone. As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, remember to embrace your passions, pursue your dreams, and continue to strive for excellence. The world is full of possibilities and opportunities awaiting your unique talents and contributions.

And also a huge congratulations to our extraordinary teachers on the remarkable achievement of guiding and supporting our students to graduation! Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment have played a crucial role in shaping the future of these young individuals.

Before You Go: Take Note

You don’t have to plan everything for next year before summer break, but make notes of major schedule changes, units or individual activities that can be improved or that went particularly well, and create a fall to-do list.

Take Care of You

A more open summer schedule is an opportunity to do the things you’ve put off. Better yet, get out and play. Long days of teaching, planning, and grading get in the way of a nature hike or a game of disc golf, but summer break is just the time to engage in this kind of fun. Remember: Teachers need recess as much as the kids, so take advantage of the time in front of you.

Fill the Well

Don’t just fill your summer to-do list with tasks put off during the school year — make sure to give yourself break time to fill that intellectual well. Between podcasts, YouTube channels, and summer book lists, there is a wealth of intellectual exploration at the ready. Giving yourself time to be a curious student of the world will pay off when you return to the classroom.

Get Ahead

Whether it’s formal through your district or a university, or through informal online tweet chats and message boards, participating in professional development can help recharge you over summer break. Ensuring that you are surrounded by people who also love to teach and armed with new ideas to implement in the fall, these conferences, workshops and social media discussions can really help reignite the passion for teaching when you’re feeling the most burnt out.

Shut Down, Unplug, Reboot

Getting away from computers, email, and your daily school-year habits can be tough, but it will help you reconnect with yourself and your family. Take the time to nap, sleep in and enjoy the benefits of your vacation. Before you know it, you’ll be back in the classroom going over to-do lists and getting ready for another meaningful school year.

Source: Resilient Educator

What’s not to love about summer? We get outdoor workouts, BBQs, frozen treats, and well-deserved time away from the grind. In the warmer, longer, lazier days of summer, the living may not be easy, but your life probably feels less chaotic. Even adults tend to adopt a “school’s out!” attitude in summer.

Here are a few summer-specific wellness tips to keep in mind for healthy summertime living.

1. Get moving to stay fit.

2. Buddy up at the gym.

3. Keep your gym bag fresh, packed, and in your sight.

4. Listen to your body.

5. Add more fresh fruits and veggies to your diet.

6. Practice self-care.

7. Stay hydrated.

8. Make time for relaxation and sleep.

9. Be generous with SPF.

10. Book vacations with fitness amenities.

Source: Fitness Project

• All appointments, new or follow-up are eligible to be entered into the raffle!
• Prizes include an under the desk elliptical, or a healthy food gift basket! Multiple prizes available.
• No further action is required on your part – simply attend your session and you will automatically be entered.

To sign up, please use the code: IRV2022

Would you like to learn more about HUSK Nutrition? Attend one of our Introduction to HUSK Nutrition webinars Here!

You’ll learn about:

• What is a Registered Dietitian
• Benefits of nutrition counseling
• How to meet with a Registered Dietitian at no cost

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You can also call 800-344-9752. When you call you will be speaking with a specialist who can help you find resources including counselors and therapists in your area, information on health care, child care, elder care, financial planning, legal advice, and other work/life services. The specialist will explain the details.

About Us

Our Employee Wellness and Support Services provides opportunities and resources for employees to develop and maintain healthy mental, emotional, physical, nutritional, and financial health through support and guidance, as well as promoting personal and professional productivity through educational engagement.

Reach out to us via email: iisdewsresources@irvingisd.net or by phone 972-600-5249

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