In the fourth 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 Champions and Warriors in May. For more information on the Rewards Program or to view the 2022-23 Wellness Rewards Program Overview, click here.
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November Wellness Activities |
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Physical Health
Northwestern Medicine Sweet Dreams Seminar
Tuesday, November 1 at 4 p.m.
The recommended amount of sleep is 7-9 hours each night, but how can you assure that you’re sleeping soundly through the night? In this presentation, Sarah Brennecka Manager of Sleep Services at Northwestern Medicine will teach you the below, to join the webinar, click here.
- Why sleep is important for our health
- Strategies for better quality sleep
- Types of sleep disorders
- If a sleep study is right for you!
Annual Wellbeing Assessment & Flu Vaccines with Northwestern Medicine
Wellbeing Assessment - (10 Reward Points)
District 300 has partnered with Northwestern Medicine to offer a Wellbeing Assessment that is FREE to all benefit-eligible employees. The Wellbeing Assessment includes a wellness screening and lifestyle survey. Information is confidential and visible ONLY TO YOU on Northwestern Medicine's Portal.
All benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to participate regardless of whether you enroll or waive the district’s health insurance coverage. Employees on the district health plan who participate in the wellness screening through Northwestern Medicine or provide evidence of receiving a wellbeing assessment from his/her physician will not incur a $240 Wellness surcharge in 2023. Frequently asked questions regarding eligibility, wellbeing assessment registration, wellness surcharge, and the rewards program are located in the Wellbeing Assessment FAQs; click here.
Onsite Flu Shot - (15 Reward Points)
In addition to the free wellbeing assessment, we will also be offering onsite FREE flu shots to all employees. No registration is required and will be available while supplies last. For your school/location date and time please refer to the D300 Onsite Assessment and Flu Guide 2022, click here. For the Flu Vaccine form, click here.
Walking Challenge
To participate you will need access to Northwestern Medicine CHC Wellbeing portal (see Step 1 above) and link a device, see below.
Link A Device - (5 Rewards Points)
To participate in the virtual walking challenges you will need to link a device. For information, click here. Need more help? Call 866-373-4242 or email us at walking@chcw.com to talk to our walking specialists!
November Virtual Walking Challenge - (5 Rewards Points)
Turkey Trot TEAM Challenge November 16 - November 30
Walk from Algonquin, IL to Turkey, NC for a total of 1,025 miles. Each walker will need to average 8,883 steps per day, for this challenge 1 mile = 115 steps.
For details and information on how to participate, click here.
Fitness
Fall Session II - (5 Reward Points)
October 18 - December 22
Registration for Fall session has ended, for more information previous/current sessions, click here.
Employee Benefits
This month we would like to highlight Flexible Spending (FSA)
Employees are able to set aside pretax money to pay for health and dependent care expenses they may have throughout the year.
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Health FSA - HMO and PPO participants can contribute up to $3,050 in 2023 to pay for health (copays, deductible, coinsurance, etc), dental, and vision expenses. For a list of eligible expenses, click here.
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Limited Purpose FSA - HSA participants can contribute to $3,050 in 2023 to pay for dental and vision expenses. For a list of eligible expenses, click here.
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Dependent Care FSA - Families may set aside $5,000 in 2023 to help pay for dependent care expenses. For a list of eligible expenses, click here.
For more information on Flexible Spending, click here.
If you are interested in participating in one of the above plans and would like to meet with an American Fidelity representative through November 15, click here.
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For information on your insurance beneifits click on the HR Benefits tile in RapidIdentity. |
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Mental Health
The Mindful Pro Series
This year we are offering the Mindful Pro Series with Toni. Email messages will be sent every week, to view previous messages, click here or visit the YouTube channel, click here.
Self Care Calendar
This year we are offering the Self Care Calendar by Griselda Hernandez, click here.
Northwestern Medicine CHC Wellbeing Portal - (2 reward Points)
This month’s recommended webinar is “All About Meditation.”
To view this webinar, sign into your account, click here. Click on “Exlpore” then click on “Webinars.”
Perspectives Webinar of the Month
This month’s Perspective Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is “Mindset For Success.”
For instructions on how to view this webinar, click here.
Perspectives Scavenger Hunt
November 28 - December 9
Learn about District 300's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by participating in a website scavenger hunt. You could win a $25 VISA gift card!!! To view the questions and information on how to submit your entry, click here.
Financial Health
Northwestern Medicine CHC Wellbeing Portal - (2 Reward Points)
This month’s recommended webinar is “Getting out of Debt.”
To view this webinar, sign into your account, click here. Click on “Exlpore” then click on “Financial Wellbeing.”
Kane County Teachers Credit Union (KCTU)
November 21 at 4:30 p.m.
KCTCU will hold a presentation on Auto & Home Insurance at Central Office on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 4:30 pm. Join for a chance to win a $25 gas card. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the presentation to gain access to the building. For information and registration details, click here.
Perspectives Webinar - Avoiding Holiday Shopping Fraud
Perspectives’ partner, CLC Advantage, is offering a free webinar with two chances to join on November 9th, one at 11 am and the other at 2 pm. The webinar will be on “Avoiding Holiday Shopping Fraud.” Please feel free to sign up below by clicking the time you prefer.
Huge sales, must-have gifts, and rushing for last minute items. We’re often so focused on activities of the holiday season, that we can easily be distracted from financial and identity exposure.
In this class, we discuss fraudster targeted information, common fraudster tactics, best safety practices, and next step actions when victimized.
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To learn more about the Rewards Program and this year’s Rewards Program Overview click here.
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District 300
2550 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
P: 847-551-8300 | F: 847-551-8413
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