OUR MISSION:
To create a culture that supports and provides opportunities, tools, and resources that inspire all employees and their families to become full partners in managing their overall well-being.
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CURRENT CHALLENGE:
Short Circuit Stress
Short Circuit Stress
Welcome to Short Circuit Stress! This six-week wellness challenge will help you recognize the everyday stressors in your life, as well as introduce you to a variety of evidence-based stress management strategies. Establishing habits for lifelong stress management will change the way you respond to stressors and help you maintain overall stress levels. Particularly during this very stressful time, it is important to develop stress management strategies.
Start Date: January 18, 2021
End Date: February 28, 2021
Participation Instruction Sheet
Week 1: January 18th- January 24th Recognizing Sources of Stress
Week 2: January 25th-January 31st Physical Health
Week 3: February 1st-February 7th Social Health
Week 4: February 8th- February 14th Relaxation
Week 5: February 15th-February 21st Clarity
Week 6: February 22th- February 28th Bringing It Together
- Wellness Calendar
- Past Challenges and Winners
- Resources & Community Events
- Guided Meditations, Workouts and Financial Fitness
- SSM Dean Resources
- EAP Resources
- Wellness Tips
- Building Representatives
- Partners in Wellness
Wellness Calendar
Past Challenges and Winners
Holiday Bingo
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Happiness: Take one simple step each day to improve your happiness!
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30 Days of Mindfulness
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Resources & Community Events
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The Gut Brain-Connection
The Gut Brain-Connection
When: March 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Where: Harvest Chiropractic at 110 North Grand Avenue, Suite 104
Click HERE for more information and to register
EAP Friday Facts: Occupational & Environmental Dimensions of Wellness
EAP Friday Facts: Occupational & Environmental Dimensions of Wellness
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EAP Friday Facts: Spiritual and Financial Dimensions of Wellness
EAP Friday Facts: Spiritual and Financial Dimensions of Wellness
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Bank of Sun Prairie: Educator Discount for Closing Costs on a Mortgage
Bank of Sun Prairie: Educator Discount for Closing Costs on a Mortgage
The Bank of Sun Prairie is offering up to a $650 discount on closing costs for a new mortgage or refinance as a way to say "Thank You!" Click HERE to view flier.
EAP Friday Facts: Intellectual & Social Dimensions of Wellness
EAP Friday Facts: Intellectual & Social Dimensions of Wellness
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Guided Meditations, Workouts and Financial Fitness
Please look through our guided meditations and recorded workouts. These are for SPASD staff, and you will need your staff login to access.
In this presentation, you will learn different strategies for paying off debt, how to create a budget, and how to maintain financial strength.
Click HERE for the printable participant guide.
In this presentation, you will learn how to create financial goals, organize your financial documents, and stick to the budget you created in episode 1.
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In this presentation, you will learn the definition of debt, how to calculate interest, and how to manage your debt through the use of a financial health worksheet.
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Are all of the zoom meetings making you experience neck pain, headaches, or general stiffness in your body? Taking a quick break to do a few stretches and deep breathing may be just what you need! Check out this quick mini movement session that includes stretching and breathing exercises to energize your mind and rejuvenate your body!
Centering Thought: “Energy Flows Where Intention Goes” This guided practice will help you to cultivate mindfulness, focus, and positive thoughts and actions for the day.
Centering Thought: “Life Is A Balance Of Holding On And Letting Go.” This guided practice will empower you to exercise your “choice muscle” to bring harmony into your daily life.
Centering Thought: “The Best Time of My Life is Now.” -Deepak Chopra- This guided practice will help you to redefine time management, focusing on turning inward and managing your time, rather than allowing time to manage you.
Centering Thought: “The Joy We Feel Has Little To Do With The Circumstances Of Our Lives And Everything To Do With The Focus Of Our Lives.” - Russell Nelson- This guided practice will empower you to place your attention on the good in your life right now, allowing you to feel joy throughout the day.
SSM Dean Resources
Made From Scratch: Heart Healthy February
Made From Scratch: Heart Healthy February
Click HERE for some tips on fats and sodium, as well as healthy recipes including Low Sodium Chipotle Chili and Grilled Fish Tacos
SSM Dean February Wellness Care Package
SSM Dean February Wellness Care Package
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Made From Scratch: Fun Food Resolutions
Made From Scratch: Fun Food Resolutions
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SSM Dean January Wellness Care Package
SSM Dean January Wellness Care Package
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Mental Health During Coronavirus Pandemic
Mental Health During Coronavirus Pandemic
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EAP Resources
Our EAP has awesome resources to support your financial, mental, and physical health. Please check out their website for more details. For specific benefits for Sun Prairie Area School District employees log in to the site with the district credentials. If you do not know the credentials please contact your Human Resources liaison.
EAP Friday Facts: Occupational & Environmental Dimensions of Wellness
EAP Friday Facts: Occupational & Environmental Dimensions of Wellness
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EAP Friday Facts: Spiritual and Financial Dimensions of Wellness
EAP Friday Facts: Spiritual and Financial Dimensions of Wellness
Click HERE to view
EAP Friday Facts: Intellectual & Social Dimensions of Wellness
EAP Friday Facts: Intellectual & Social Dimensions of Wellness
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EAP Friday Facts: Physical & Emotional Dimensions of Wellness
EAP Friday Facts: Physical & Emotional Dimensions of Wellness
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EAP February Wellness Letter
EAP February Wellness Letter
What is Wellness? Click HERE to learn all about the 8 dimensions of wellness
Wellness Tips
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Meaningful Rituals That Help Us Stay Connected to Others
Meaningful Rituals That Help Us Stay Connected to Others
Are you feeling socially isolated with the pandemic? Try THESE safe activities to help keep you socially connected!
5 Ways to Deal With the Winter Blues As It Gets Colder Outside
5 Ways to Deal With the Winter Blues As It Gets Colder Outside
Has the cold, dreary weather been getting you down? Read THESE mood-booster tips!
4 Tools to Nourish Your Mind & Body for the New Year
4 Tools to Nourish Your Mind & Body for the New Year
"As you stand on the threshold of the end of one year and beginning of another, you may pause to reflect on what you hope the earth’s next trip around the sun will bring. Perhaps you long for new opportunities, an improved financial situation, better relationships, more stillness and calm, or a deeper spiritual connection. No matter what your desires may be, the New Year can often feel like a launch pad for turning your dreams into action and desires into reality." 4 Tools to Nourish Your Mind & Body for the New Year offers great tips for a healthy you in 2021!
14 Small Mood Boosters to Try When You’re Feeling Stuck
14 Small Mood Boosters to Try When You’re Feeling Stuck
Wondering what to do when you are having a bad day? Click HERE for some tips on how to boost your mood!
10 Creative Ways to Fit Bursts of Movement Into a Busy Day
10 Creative Ways to Fit Bursts of Movement Into a Busy Day
Are you struggling to fit enough movement into your busy day? Try THESE tips to stay active on the days you don’t have time for a full workout.
Building Representatives
MEET KARYN!
Karyn's role in the district wellness program is to assist in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of wellness initiatives. She assists in the coordination of opportunities for staff and their families to increase their own personal wellness. Karyn also facilitates the District Staff Wellness Committee.
Feel free to contact Karyn with questions or ideas by email.
Each building has their own staff wellness representative. If you need more information, please reach out to them!
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4K
Jessica Fischer
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Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School (CHUMS)
C.H. Bird Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Alison Anderson
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District Support Center
Isabel Simonetti
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Committee Members:
Chris Sadler, Deb Brown, Janet Rosseter, Alesha Pannier
Eastside Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School
Kathleen Kubisiak
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Meadowview Elementary
Nicky Danielson
Email
Northside Elementary
Becky Fluno
Email
Patrick Marsh Middle School (PMMS)
April Lawler
Email
Prairie Phoenix Academy (PPA)
Nan Pieper
Email
Prairie View Middle School (PVMS)
Ryan Mayfield
Email
Royal Oaks Elementary
Carrie Anciaux
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Sun Prairie High School
Shannon Maly
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Token Springs Elementary
Jami Dugan
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Westside Elementary
Chelsea Roggenbauer
Email
Partners in Wellness
A1 Meats, Sauk City
a&b Fitness Concepts
Anytime Fitness
Beans n Cream
Buck & Honeys
Burn Boot Camp
Carpe Diem
Clean Bill Health Coaching
Cloud 9 Acupuncture
Club Pilates
Day One Pizza
Dragonfly Yoga
Elements Massage
Faded Roots Boutique
Findorff & Son Inc
Full Mile
Fire & Ice Cryo Spa
Fit Body Boot Camp
Fleet Feet
Habits for Life/COPE Certified Health Coach
Harvest Chiropractic
Haumea Yoga, Fitness, Massage, and Chiropractic
The Healthy Place
I'm Board! Games & Family Fun
Isthmus Eats
Isthmus Wellness
Kicks Unlimited
Kustom Fit Personal Training
Meant to Bead
Nest Interior Design
Operation H.E.E.L
Orange Shoe Personal Fitness
Orange Theory Fitness
Prairie Athletic Club
Prairie Flowers and Gifts
Rejuvenation Spa
Running Mom Diva
Starbucks
Shadow Backus
Sunny Nutrition
The Wire Basket