January 7 Update

BRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!  That's all I can say!  

A huge shout out to everyone who has helped cover this week.  We have been very short staffed, and many of you have stepped up to help out.  Thank you for truly making us a team!  

Check in - Yourself and Colleagues:

Traditionally, January and February have been hard times in this building.  The cold weather, lack of sun, no school breaks, limited subs... all add to a little more stress.  And, now, add COVID.  

During January and February, please don't forget to check in yourself, as well as your colleagues.  I know "self care" is a buzzword in education right now - with mixed reviews on how people receive that word.  It is important that you take some time for you, too.  Please don't forget that you need time to relax and rejuvenate, too.

Also, don't forget to check in your colleagues.  Some people show their emotions, while others do not.  It's important to take some time to just check in - ask how someone is doing, take a lunch together, drop them a note, etc.  Your colleagues are important.

Please let me know how I can help support you.  You are a critical, valued member of our family.  

Masks/COVID:

Please remember - if you are showing symptoms or are a close contact, please wear a mask when you are here.   If you are concerned about your symptoms, talk to Jolene.   Lately, I've heard a lot of "well I don't have a fever, so I don't have COVID".  The new variants are showing up as just sinus congestion in many - a fever is not always a symptom anymore.

Also, please remember that the rapid tests are for YOU (not family, unless they attend McKinley) and if you are showing symptoms.   I know this is not ideal; however, we are VERY low on these tests.  

Mayo Virtual Clinic - NOW OPEN! 

Our Mayo Clinic Express Care Clinic site is now open and active for all employees to utilize! The link to set up your virtual clinic appointment is out on our district website under staff links. 

This virtual visit is only $69 and all employees and their dependents 18 months to 75 years of age are eligible to use this clinic. We have additional information and resources available for staff on our employee resources drive under Business Services->Mayo Virtual Express Care Clinic. 

We hope this new resource will be a great help in providing our employees and their dependents with easy access, and convenient appointment times at an affordable rate. 

Thanks! 

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Have a great weekend!

-Justin