May 2022
D300 Wellness Program
D300 cares about you and knows that your health and well-being have never been more critical. We are here to support you in your wellness goals. While navigating our new way of doing business due to COVID-19, we need to stay vigilant in adhering to our COVID-19 guidelines. We ask that you familiarize yourself with the 2021-2022 COVID-19 Prevention Strategies, click here.

In the third year of our D300 Wellness efforts, we will continue to offer you comprehensive wellness programming that is focused on your physical health, mental health, financial health, and employee benefits. The program will include a variety of activities centered on these topics throughout the year. You will be awarded Wellness Reward Points for your participation in the various activities with special recognition of D300’s Wellness Warriors this month!

D300 End of Year Wellness Celebration!!! Please join us on May 18th at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the end of another great year in wellness. During the celebration we will crown this years Wellness Warriors, play a trivia game, take mental health break. Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes for attending. For more information and the link to join, click here.
April Wellness Warriors*
Congratulations to the below employees for reaching Warrior status!
Melissa Beatty
Tracy Beatty
Kimberly Duffey
Ami Engel
Lisa Feltman
Charlotte Ferris
Jenny Gonzalez
Tammy Haeffner
Kolleen Hanetho
Emily Jacobs
Corie Jobst
Patricia Kumm
Jefrey Leary
Kathleen Maffia
Claudia Mestizo Miranda
Laura Ornelas
Michelle Petersen
Heidi Wagner
Jenna Yurs
* The above list is not complete, the last day to earn points was April 30th and points are still being awarded. The complete list of Wellness Warriors will be shared on May 18th at the End of the Year Celebration. Thank you in advance for your patience.
May Wellness Activities
Fitness
D300 Fitness Program
Spring Fitness Session will run for five weeks, for a complete list, click here.

Fitness sessions are in-Person and will follow COVID prevention protocols. Visit the D300 Webstore to register and pay for the session, click here. Please complete the participation waiver if this is your first time participating in a D300 Fitness session, click here. Google calendar invites confirming you are registered will be sent to you.

Summer Fitness Sessions are currently being planned. Details and information will be shared soon!

Mental Health
Perspectives Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Archived Webinars - Clear Your Clutter - Empathy on Empty - Is your kitchen table covered in unopened mail? Is your bedroom floor covered in clothing? Is your basement a total disaster? Living with clutter is exhausting. Learning how to approach clearing the clutter can feel daunting. This archived webinar will offer specific, strategic ways to approach clearing it and staying organized! We'll go room-by-room to help you have an organized and restful home.

To watch this archived webinar or view a list of upcoming Perspectives, click here, click on “Individual & Family Login” enter the below information, then click on the “Webinars” tile.

Username - com505
Password - perspectives

24/7 Text-based Counseling is now available, you can call or text 800-456-6327.

If you or a family member needs assistance, please reach out to Perspectives Employee Assistance Program (EAP), click here or call the phone number on the back of your badge. Services are provided at no cost to you. This information is readily available on the HR Benefits website, click on the tile in Rapid Identity or click here.


Financial Health
Women and Retirement LIVE Webinar
Various Dates and Times from March - August
From a longer life expectancy to caregiving responsibilities, women may encounter several financial challenges on their journey to retirement. Everyone’s journey is different, but there are a few common themes women should know about as they pursue their retirement goals.

Our Women and Retirement presentation will cover key topics, such as:

  • Important planning considerations associated with having a longer life expectancy than men
  • How caregiving responsibilities may impact your retirement strategy
  • Pay disparity, and how to overcome this challenge when saving for retirement
  • How Transamerica can help you ensure you’re saving enough and investing properly for a more secure retirement.

To register for a date and time that works for you, click here.

Information on Transamerica 403(b)/457 plans is available on the HR Benefits website (click on the tile in RapidIdentity) or click here.
Challenge Updates
CHC Wellbeing Virtual Walking Challenge Update - (10 Reward Points)
Congratulations to the below 21 employees who completed the virtual hike on the
Appalachian Trail!

For more information, click here.
Tracy Beatty
Nancy Brocker
Asya Chacheva
Julie Coller
Bridget Demetriou
Victoria Ericksen
Steven Gertz
Norma Grigonis
Susan Harkin 
Patricia Kumm
Allison Lichtenheld
Evangelina Olayo Rivera
Elaine Quenett
Heather Rosenberg
Joy Skorburg
Sharon Sobota
Bethany Sorg
Stephanie Theil
Megan Vincent
Ellen Wade
Jenna Yurs
Upcoming June Event
CHC Wellbeing Virtual Summer Walking Challenge June 1st - 15th more information to follow.

Thank you for participating in another year of Wellness, have a great summer!
To learn more about the Rewards Program and how to earn more Rewards Points click here. To view the 2021-2022 Wellness Rewards Program Overview, click here.

For more information about upcoming events, visit the HR Benefits D300 Wellness page. If you have any questions about these offerings, please email us at D300Wellness@d300.org.
District 300
2550 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
P: 847-551-8300 | F: 847-551-8413