March 2018 edition

Spring into Healthy Choices!
March Wellness Happenings
Help Austin ISD take 1st place in the #CommunityChallenge
The It's Time Texas Community Challenge is still underway with only 1 more month to log points for AISD! This challenge unites schools and their community members toward a common goal of transforming their community's health! Check out the Schools Challenge Flyer for more details! 

You must REGISTER HERE FIRST, then your campus can complete any of the following to help AISD win the Metro Category! The Challenge ends March 31st.

Healthy Staff Activity
Teach Healthier Activity
    Superintendent Dr. Cruz completing his Pledge for the It's Time Texas Community Challenge
  Teachers from St. Elmo Elementary completing their Teacher Pledge's for the #CommunityChallenge
School Challenge

The Austin Cap10K allows school campuses to compete in their Schools Challenge each year. 

NEW** This year employees who do not work on a school campus (CAC, Baker, Remote, etc.) have the opportunity to participate on our Administration Team! Entry is at a  discounted price of only $25.00! To sign up for the team contact Melody Carlton for the special registration link. Runners/Joggers/Walkers are all welcome! We will have a diverse team for all levels! 

If your campus is not creating a school team employees can join the CAC team.

Health & PE Supervisor Michele Rusnak & Chief Officer for Teaching and Learning, Edmund Oropez will be co-captaining our team! 
March is National Nutrition Month
Making small changes during National Nutrition Month and over time, can help improve your health now and into the future. 

Eating healthy does not have to break the bank! Checkout these resources for " Healthy Eating on a Budget."

Brain Game: Rate your Plate!
School Breakfast Week
March 6th-10th

Did you know? 
Our Breakfast menus feature fresh fruit, scratch-cooked recipes & a daily vegetarian option. All menus are free from high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners & trans-fats. 

Employees are encouraged to join the students in the cafeteria or in your BIC programs and enjoy an AISD Food Service Breakfast during the week.

*Wellness Challenge*: Tweet out a "Healthy Selfie" of you enjoying your AISD breakfast meal and include the #AISDSBW17 winners from across the district will be selected at random and receive cool eWellness giveaways!
This April AISD campuses are once again encouraged to participate in Million Mile Month

Registration is open! Returning participants simply need to log in to your MMM accounts, select "Events" and click "Register" under MMM. 

New users can create your free account.

For "My Organization" select Austin ISD

Then select your team by choosing your Campus from the drop down list. 

There will be a prize drawing for the top Elementary, Middle and High School Campus for employees who participate. More details to come in April's newsletter.

Questions or help with registration, contact Melody Carlton
RediMD
Talk to a Doctor More Conveniently! 
Did you know? - AISD employees on the district insurance plan have a FREE benefit that allows you to see a doctor without having to drive to them! Using a smart phone, tablet, computer, or just by phone call, talk & visit with a doctor, get diagnosis and prescriptions without having to take extra time off.

Create your free account and see more details HERE

Key Features of RediMD

  • It's FREE! All employees on the Gold Select Seton and Gold Choice PPO plans are able to schedule an appointment with a doctor for a $0 copay!

  • Employees on the HSA plan will be billed $50.00 but can pay with your HSA card.

  • It's Convenient! Average Appointment times are 10-15 minutes. This means you could use this during your lunch break, planning period, in between bus routes, etc! 

  • Extended Hours! Appointments available Monday-Saturday from 8:00am-6:00pm. Schedule an appointment when you are at work or home. 

  • Dependents! Use RediMD for not just you but any dependents on your plan.

  • No more waiting rooms! Don't spend half your day in a waiting room or sitting in Austin traffic. Have the appointment wherever you are!