Team DPS Weekly
April 8, 2021
CollaboRATE Leadership Feedback Portion Open Now
The leadership feedback portion of CollaboRATE, DPS’ all-employee survey, is now open through April 16. Please make time to complete this portion of the survey. Your feedback is essential in helping individuals grow and become more effective leaders. 

We know this has been a unique and challenging year. We ask that everyone keep in mind these challenges, and our district crisis priorities and the equity cornerstone as you complete the survey. This is an opportunity for team members to identify celebrations and lessons learned from this past year. For more information, visit thecommons.dpsk12.org/collaborate.
Top 5 Callout: Spring Break Stories
Welcome back from spring break! We hope you had an opportunity to recharge and do what matters most to you -- and we want to hear about it! Share your spring break stories and pictures through this form, and we'll share it in next week's edition!
Open Enrollment is Coming! Are You Eligible for Benefits?  
Open Enrollment is almost here! If you work 20 hours or more per week, you are eligible for benefits and must take action during Open Enrollment. During the Open Enrollment window, April 19-May 7, you must log in to the Benefits Enrollment Site and either enroll or waive benefits.

Here are some key terms to be on the lookout for when making your benefits selections:

  • Deductible is the amount you pay for covered health services before your insurance starts to pay.  

  • Out-of-Pocket Maximum is the most you can pay for covered health services in one plan year. 

  • Benefit Credit is the amount that DPS contributes toward your health insurance premiums.

  • Premium is the amount you pay per month for health insurance. 

Watch our Understanding Health Insurance Basics webinar (under the Recorded Webinars section) to learn more key terms and health benefit basics.
Register Now for the Six-week HealthTrails Challenge
Registration for HealthTrails is now open! As you practice every day habits that help you feel your best, you’ll “visit” fascinating places from around the world.

Plus, access helpful resources, interesting articles, a motivating team competition and engaging message board. Get on the path to having more energy to do the things you love with HealthTrails. Click here to register by Monday, April 12!
Free April Wellness Opportunities: Practice Self-Care and Prioritize Your Health
Want to fit in a quick and efficient workout into your work week? Sign up for live High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) classes from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Wednesday in April on Zoom. These classes do not require equipment and are open to all fitness levels. After you complete the waiver, you’ll receive an email to confirm your HIIT class registration.

Team members can also sign up for a 30-minute guided, mindfulness practice from experts at Passage Works, aimed to help relieve stress, practice self-compassion, and feel connected to the DPS community. Available sessions: 
Living Our DPS Honoree
Jamie Patton
Assistant Principal, Holm Elementary
Integrity

"This is Jamie's first year as Assistant Principal at Holm. Needless to say, this year has been a challenge for all of us. Jamie has taken on her position with grace and kindness. She demonstrates Integrity in everything she does, both in interactions with students, parents and our staff. She is reliable, consistent, compassionate, and fierce in her desire to do what's best for our staff and our students. We are grateful we have you, Jamie!"

-- Heddy (Heather) Santoro, Holm Elementary
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