Healthy People. Healthy Teams. 🧘‍♀️ Fostering the physical and mental health of staff also helps support students’ health and academic success.  

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Welcome Back to School, Fall 2023

September is National Recovery and Suicide Awareness Month. Observing these critical areas of mental health provides us an opportunity to shed light on how to nurture well-being during times of hardship. During life's challenges, shifting our attention toward our mental, emotional, and physical well-being moves us beyond typical self-care and becomes a cornerstone of our inner strength as we demonstrate resilience and self-compassion to ourselves and others.

Also in this edition of the Elmira Express, you will find:

• Smola Speaker Series recording with Michael Lee on Conscious Choices During Turbulent Times

• The Resilience Blueprint
• An article on a trending buzzword in well-being
• A guided self-love meditation
• A comprehensive list of resources for those looking for additional mental health support

Stay Health Elmira!

The ECSD Wellness Team

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Announcing Wellness Speaker Series - December 8, 2022 at 7 p.m. via Zoom

Elmira City School District in partnership with Smola Consulting is proud to announce the culminating Wellness Speaker Series Event of 2022! The final guest of the year is global well-being leader Sara Martin, Chief Executive Officer at the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Sara has launched award-winning wellness programs and engineered work environments to create cultures of health across multiple industries, and she has single-handedly inspired thousands of well-being professionals across America to deploy strategies and initiatives that put employee well-being first.



Join us on Thursday, December 8th at 7:00 PM via Zoom as WELCOA CEO, Sara Martin presents “Systems for Psychological Safety, Trust and Respect in the workplace”. Psychological safety — the belief that one can share opinions, thoughts, and ideas freely without risk of punishment or humiliation — has been well established as a critical driver of healthy group dynamics and interpersonal relationships, and greater innovation in organizations. During this one-hour presentation, you will learn how issues of psychological safety play out at the workplace, and how to identify when we as individuals are not feeling psychologically safe.

Click here to register for the event or scan the QR code below. If you would like to learn more about Sara, you can visit the links below. We hope to see you at the event on December 8th!

Well-Being Luminaries: A conversation with WELCOA’s Sara Martin
Igniting Employee Engagement

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Elmira City School District is partnering with UR Medicine Employee Wellness to provide tools that help you make healthy choices and prioritize well-being.

Well-Being Event

Confidential Health Screening

An online health survey and biometric screening combine information about your lifestyle and current health status with your biometric values to give you a picture of your overall health. A brief chat with a registered nurse will help you understand your health status and determine the next steps in your wellness journey.

Monday, March 20, 2023

Riverside Elementary
7am - 2:20pm

Broadway Elementary
7am - 2:20pm

Elmira High School
6am - 1:20pm

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Ernie Davis Academy
6:30am - 1:50pm

Elmira High School
7am - 2:20pm

>>Schedule Your Screening

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Earn a $10 Wegmans Gift Card

Complete your confidential Personal Health Assessment, which includes the online health survey & the on-site biometric screening.

A note on confidentiality: UR Medicine Employee Wellness programs are completely confidential. Your personal results and health information are not shared with your employer.

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Help creating your UR Medicine wellness portal or scheduling your screening:

UR Medicine Employee Wellness Help Desk
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(585) 275-6810
urcew [@] urmc.rochester.edu

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July 1, 2022 | Vacationing is Well-Being.

In this edition of the Elmira Express, you will find tips for traveling safely, ideas for planning a staycation, a library of recipes, and much MORE!!

Please enjoy our July Wellness newsletter: https://www.smore.com/grtu0

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May 2, 2022 | An Update from the Wellness Committee

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Make TODAY the day everything changes!

A UR Medicine Employee Wellness Coach can help you manage your diabetes.

Understand how to take control of your health with 1:1 coaching for any of the following conditions:

Asthma
A-Fib
COPD
Coronary Artery Disease
Depression
Diabetes
Healthy Weight (BMI >30)
Heart Failure
High blood pressure
High Cholesterol
Lower back pain
Stroke

>>Sign up with a coach today!

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Mark Your Calendar for January 31, 2022 | Wellness (and a perk) on the way.

Elmira City School District is Partnering with UR Medicine Employee Wellness...to help you thrive...to bring you ways to prioritize your wellbeing - at no cost to you! You take care of yourself, we get a healthier, happier workforce. It’s a win-win.

ECSD Biometric Health Screenings - Jan. 31, 2022 >>Register Now and Receive a $10 Wegmans Gift Card

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A Wellness Update, August 2021

We hope you are enjoying your Summer!! Happiness and our overall wellness go hand in hand! When we are happy, our bodies release dopamine and serotonin, which allow us to relax. Being happy affects other aspects of our wellness, like creating strong relationships and exercising regularly. In this edition of the ECSD Wellness Newsletter, you will learn how colors, smells, laughter and food affect your overall happiness!

Please enjoy our August Newsletter at the link below:

https://www.smore.com/an63z

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A Wellness Update, July 2021

Summer is here!! The ECSD Wellness Committee would like to wish you all an exciting summer full of cheer and fun!
Please enjoy our July Newsletter at the link below.

https://www.smore.com/vsxpb

Stay Healthy Elmira!
The ECSD Wellness Committee

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Please enjoy our February 2021 Wellness Newsletter at the link below. 

https://www.smore.com/749ve

Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy and prosperous new year! Happy Holidays Elmira!

The ECSD Wellness Committee

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! In this edition you can find fun fall activities, 7 home hacks for better productivity and a delicious new recipe to try!

Enjoy our October edition of our online Wellness Newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/e8kcm

Stay Healthy Elmira!
The ECSD Wellness Committee

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Summer is officially here! We can enjoy the sunshine and spend a significant amount of time outside. However, with great amounts of sun comes a great amount of responsibility. During these sunny months, it is crucial to keep our skin, eyes and other organs protected from the negative side effects the sun can have on our bodies. In this issue you will also read about Excellus Healthy Rewards and some great virtual activities taking place!

View our online wellness newsletter here https://www.smore.com/sgnkz.

Stay Healthy Elmira!
The ECSD Wellness Committee

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A Wellness Update, June 1, 2020!

Great Outdoors Month is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy yourself! This month is an awesome opportunity to encourage children to play outside and teach them how it can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Immersing yourself in nature is a free or inexpensive activity for families. Not only is it something to do, but it impacts your environmental wellness and strengthens your connection to the earth.

View our online wellness newsletter here https://www.smore.com/83rfd

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Update, May 25, 2020

Please click below to download information regarding continued EAP services which includes a new health and wellness tip for employees.

May 25 Health Tip for Staff

Sincerely,

Mary Wallis, LCSW
EAP Specialist - GST BOCES
North Presbyterian Church
921 College Ave.
Elmira, NY 14901
Phone: 607-795-5392
Fax:607-734-3238

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Hello Elmira!

Whether you’re working from home, taking a virtual class, or practicing physical distancing for you and your loved ones’ safety, we’re all experiencing a new normal together. This transition may be easy for some, but working and studying from home is unusual for many. As the days and weeks progress, you might find yourself craving a sense of balance and normalcy. Mental health is one of the most important components to your overall wellness. If you are not mentally well, other aspects of your health will suffer. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. This month, try to focus on ways to nourish your mental health.

Please read, enjoy and practice some of the suggestions in the Elmira City School District Wellness Newsletter at https://www.smore.com/zqyc0

Stay Healthy Elmira!
~The ECSD Wellness Committee

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The Elmira City School District is guided by our values that prioritizes our relationship with employees, families and our community.

We Believe…

• In connecting our staff and faculty with the tools they need to learn, grow, and live a healthy life

• In the power of honest, trusting relationships and that collectively we can make a difference

• In supporting the social and emotional health of our staff and families

Our Values

• Everyone deserves a safe and accepting working environment.

• High expectations require high levels of commitment and support for all.

• All individuals will be accepted, respected, and valued for who they are.

• Effective communication is vital. 

• We must embrace change as an opportunity for growth.