Week 3 of Our Fitness & Nutrition Information Campaign: Sleep, the Silent Superhero

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Better sleep, better you

Try these tips for getting a good night’s sleep:

If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you’re not tossing and turning alone. One in three adults in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep. Restless nights and tired days can make it harder to live your life to the fullest. Lack of sleep over time is linked to: Continue reading

Announcement & Invitation: Join Us on January 26!

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Dear Colleagues,

I am excited to announce the startup of quarterly All-Welcome Meetings, an important initiative aimed at fostering continuous learning, transparency, and collaboration within our school system. These gatherings will provide a unique platform for all employees to engage directly with the superintendent and executive staff, gaining insights into the latest developments, initiatives, and future plans of the school system.

You are invited to join our first All-Welcome Meeting on Friday, January 26, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Western Albemarle High School Library. Continue reading

Week 2 of Our Fitness & Nutrition Information Campaign: Energize Your Every Move

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Energize Your Every Move

Fit Fitness Into Your Day & Improve Your Health

Move your body, improve your health!

How to stick to a workout routine at home or the office:

Sometimes, it seems impossible to add one more thing to your day. Fitting in a workout is challenging, to say the least. But you don’t need hours at the gym to get and stay fit. You can add mini-workouts that will keep you moving and make a big impact on your health and frame of mind. Being active helps you: Continue reading

Exciting Opportunity From DonorsChoose!

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Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, DonorsChoose will share a new promo code at checkout that will allow all donations (up to $150 per donor) to double instantly, while funds last. For example, if someone donates $10 to a project, after they apply the promo code, their donation will become a $20 donation, and so on. Continue reading

CANCELED: 10th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Walk

***Due to the potential for winter weather, this event has been canceled.***

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You’re invited! Woodbrook Elementary School will host their 10th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Walk on Monday, January 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students, families, and community members are welcome to come to the Woodbrook track and walk for a cause of their choosing. (Location is wheelchair accessible.) The event will also feature a poster making contest, hot cocoa, and tasty treats! For more details, please contact Jamela Jasper. Continue reading

Clocking In & Out Protocol for Non-Exempt Employees

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Human Resources has received several questions recently regarding time recording protocol for non-exempt staff. Please see the following reminders:

  • Non-exempt employees are expected to clock in and out from their designated work locations at the start and end of their assigned shifts.
  • If an employee is working at more than one location during their shift, the employee is expected to clock in and out from their designated work locations as appropriate.
  • If an employee is working from home, the employee is expected to clock in and out from home at the start and end of their shift. (Prior supervisor approval is required for remote work.) Continue reading