Rocket Roundup
November 30, 2022
2023 Biometric Screening Scheduling Now Available
Neenah Joint School District employees and spouses enrolled in Humana Health Insurance for 2023 may now register for a free 2023 Biometric Screening. Prevea Health coaches will be providing 20-minute appointments that include a measure for height, weight, blood pressure, a fasting finger-stick blood draw, and a brief coaching session.
There are many dates to choose from at each building. Employees should attempt to schedule a date at their home-based building. Spouses and retirees will not be scheduling their appointments at school buildings. Retirees and spouses will have specific locations designated to them and should choose the first option on the list titled "Spouses and Retirees ONLY". For 2023, spouses are not required to complete the biometric screening, however, it is strongly encouraged as their points will be added to the employees Go365 account to reach the wellness incentive and maintain the lower insurance premium rate.
Click here to book a Biometric Screening
More Information Added to Facilities Transition FAQ
More information has been added to a Frequently Asked Questions document to help answer questions about the task of moving classrooms for the 2023-24 school year at most levels. This document will continue to be updated throughout the school year. We ask that if you have questions regarding the transition to new facilities, you please reach out to a member of our Elementary and/or Secondary Cross the Line teams. They will bring these questions to our monthly meetings to be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions document.
The elementary members of the Cross the Line teams are: Deb Rosera, Jadee Gavin, Bri Hankemeier, Sarah Tennie, Erin Ermis, Sarah Broda, Robyn Hall, Gina Connor, Kaelyn Altmann, Kassandra Beno, Michelle Robb, Kayla Plante, Alisia Myers and Emily Zompolas.
Secondary Cross the Line team members are: Grace Davis, Margaret Konz, Jodi Stanchik, Theresa Rasmussen, Jennifer Kuenster, David Dunning, Amy Schneider, Kristin Mahoney, Rob Funk, Amy Bowman and Scott Schneider.
PBnJs Fund Accepting Grant Requests until December 16
The Patrick Began Neenah Joint School District (PBnJs) Mental Health Fund started on June 16, 2017 when the Began family raised $80,000 in one night to develop a fund to support mental health in our District. In the five years since this first fundraiser, the PBnJs Fund has received 134 applications and over $70,000 has been given out to improve the mental health of our students and staff.
If you or a colleague has an idea to address the mental health needs here at NJSD, please fill out an application. We recently reviewed 17 applications on October 14 and we are ready to review a second round of applications on December 16. If you have any questions about the application process, feel free to contact Dr. Mike at (maltekruse@neenah.k12.wi.us). Thank you for all you do!!!
New Benefits Coordinator Begins on December 5
Thank you to Bonnie Marcoe who assisted the District through the open enrollment process over the past month on an interim basis. Bonnie is no longer the contact for District insurance questions.
Available Services at the Health and Wellness Center
From Prevea Nurse Practitioner Sarah Bleier, APNP, FNP-C
The Health and Wellness clinic has been open just over six years, so it was suggested that a reminder of available services may be helpful. Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce (or re-introduce) the clinic staff and will also provide a reminder of available services. Click here to read more
New Wellness Opportunity at Evolution Cycle Studio
Sign up NOW! Neenah Joint School District and Evolution Cycle Studio are partnering to bring wellness and fun to you! On Thursday, December 8 at 4 p.m. there will be a special Evo+ cycle class exclusive to NJSD Employees! The cost is only $7 per person! You must sign up in advance as there are only 20 bikes available. You can now register for this class online via www.evocyclestudio.com/schedule.
Please click here for a flyer for more information and reach out to Sara Mercer with any additional questions.
"Ain't Too Proud" Added to NJSD Fox Cities PAC Offerings
Click here to purchase tickets for either show (if either show is no longer listed, the discount tickets have sold out).
Additionally, the PAC is offering an educator night for a performance of CATS on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. This offer is available for educators throughout Northeast Wisconsin. The price includes a ticket to the performance and complimentary hors d’oeuvres during a pre-show reception. Additional processing fees may apply. First come, first served basis; not valid on previously purchased tickets. Click here for details
This Week in NJSD Activities
Friday, December 2
Girls Hockey Home vs. Arrowhead, 6:30 p.m. (Champions Center)
Girls Basketball Home vs. Appleton East, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 3
Madrigal Singers, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (NHS Cafeteria)
Tuesday, December 6
Boys Hockey Home vs. Oshkosh, 7 p.m.
Boys Basketball Home vs. Wisconsin Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.