Get discounts, and enter to win a tablet

GESD employees can take advantage of discounts from numerous vendors — not to mention walk away with some pretty cool swag — during the Second Annual Employee Network Road Show on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the gym at Landmark.

As a member of the Employee Network, GESD staff is entitled to a variety of discounts for theme park tickets, travel and hotel deals, restaurants, pet services and health and fitness providers. Click here for a full listing of discounts and other deals available to you as a GESD employee.

All those who attend the Employee Network Road Show are eligible to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 4. Just fill out the form from Samsung and bring it with you on Wednesday.

ADE on site certification set for Sept. 30

Just a reminder that teachers who need to renew their certificates can do so at the District Office on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the District office.

Representatives from the Arizona Department of Education will offer a host of services to employees who need to renew or update their certificates. There is a charge for these services. You can pay with a personal check or money order. Cash will not be accepted.

For more information contact ColleenDormer at 7107.

Flu season has arrived; get your flu shot

There may be no group more susceptible to catching the flu bug than school employees, which is why you should take advantage of two opportunities the District is offering to get your flu shot.

The first opportunity is at Wednesday’s Employee Network Road Show, 2 p.m — 5 p.m. in the gym at Landmark. The shots are free for employees with GESD insurance. Employees should bring proof of insurance. All others wishing a flu shot can get one for $14.99. Payments in cash, American Express Card or debit card will be accepted.

The second opportunity will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Board Room at the District Office. Walgreens will provide the shots at their regular cost. This opportunity is also open to the public.

Lee Denim Day is just around the corner

If you haven’t signed up for Lee Denim Day there’s still time before Oct. 3, and now you can give online.

For $5 (or a more generous donation if you wish) you can wear jeans on Oct. 3, and as an extra incentive to students we also ask that you wear a shirt or T-shirt from the college you attended on that day.

Last year District employees raised more than $3,600 on Lee Denim Day, and had its highest participation rate since GESD began to take part in the national program six years ago. All money raised on Lee Denim Day goes to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.

In addition to the wearing jeans, the District is looking to Paint It Pink, where you decorate your classroom, work area or person to honor breast cancer survivors throughout October. A team of judges will be around to see your work, and a trophy will be awarded for the office or classroom that best Paints It Pink.

For more information, contact the Lee Denim Day Coordinator at your site.

Wellness updates

Here are a few updates from the Wellness desk:

• Saturday is the day to get rid of all your unused and outdated prescription drugs.
• Aroma yoga meets at American every Tuesday beginning at 4:30 p.m. There will be no class the week of fall break.
• Sept. 30 is the last day of first quarter fitness reimbursement. Employees have until Oct. 13 to turn in their fitness records to the Wellness office to be considered for reimbursement.
• Money Moment$, the first in a series of financial classes being offered by MidFirst Bank, will take place at Bicentennial South on Oct. 2 beginning at 4:30 p.m.
• The GESD Wellness, in partnership with the Glendale Fire Department, is looking for volunteers to help with the Smoke Alarm Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4.
• If you’re interested in joining GESD’s Walk for Autism team, scheduled for Oct. 26 at Tempe Town Lake, contact Wellness Coordinator Davita Solter.