Employees and family members in the household now have access to LifeWorks, an Employee Assistance Program. See the attachments for more information on the program and its available resources, including a mobile app!

Website log in information is available below:

https://login.lifeworks.com

Username: sheldonisd

Password: lifeworks

For resources and more information, click here.

Employees and parents can receive texts from Sheldon ISD. The good news is your number is in Skyward which syncs automatically with School Messenger, the district's automated phone system. There are three ways to ensure your cell number has been opt in for text messages:

1. Email the payroll department with your cell phone number at payrolldept@sheldonisd.com

2. Stop by the payroll department to complete a form.

3. Complete a change form online: (THIS IS THE EASIEST WAY)

To complete the online form:

1. go to www.sheldonisd.com

2. go to departments on the menu bar and click Payroll.

3. on the right hand side Employee Information Change form or click here.

Please allow for a few business days to ensure that the change to your form has been made.

You can also text 'Y' to 67587. This is the short code number to receive texts alerts from Sheldon ISD and schools in the district.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, King High School dedicates a football game to Pink Out. Students, parents and fans are encouraged to show up in their pink to raise awareness of this disease and support breast cancer survivors. The district recognized survivors and Sheldon ISD staff members Elizabeth Carswell from King Middle School and LaShon Jackson from Garrett Elementary. Garrett Elementary School Principal Tacarra Williams presented each survivor with a small token of appreciation from the district during the pregame festivities.

Sheldon ISD schools have a new automated phone system in place at every campus to help guide calls to appropriate people without having to go to the front desk every time. For example, callers can press a number to reach the attendance clerk and/or nurse. We are working through adding different menu options, so please make sure that you listen to the menu options to help guide your call. There will be an option for Spanish-speaking families that need assistance at the campus.

Sheldon ISD has updated information on its 2021-22 Safe Start Plan to include specific information on visitors, lunch visits with your child and volunteering in our schools. Please click here to read more.

Each year Sheldon ISD employees donate a small portion of their paychecks to provide scholarships to graduating seniors. Last year, the Employee Scholarship Fund gave $16,000 to deserving seniors. Please consider a donation to this program. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Please click the link below and make a difference in the future of our students:

www.sheldonisd.com/employeescholarshipfund/

• Donation Request Form - to be completed if you want to ask for a donation, prior to crowdfunding
• Donation Received Form - to be completed only if you received a donation of $200
  

Additionally, if you are applying for a grant, please complete the form in Eduphoria under Formspace/General Forms/Permissions prior to applying for a grant. If you have any questions, please ask your building principal or department supervisor.

The link to apply for grants is listed here: https://sheldon.schoolobjects.com/forms/

• Nov. 22-26 - Thanksgiving Break
• Nov. 29 - Staff Work Day

Employees are not required to complete a daily form for self-screening. The only form that should be completed is if an employee is lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive.

Click here to read the safe start plan. Sheldon ISD will continue to update the dashboard with positive COVID-19 cases daily by 5 p.m. here.

You can opt in to receive text messages from Sheldon ISD. Stay informed on upcoming events and important information by subscribing.

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