To receive email reminders from the calendar (staff only):

• Click the orange bell icon in the upper right corner.
• Log in via the pop up window using your full district email address and click Next.
• Close pop up window once you have logged in.
• Click the orange bell icon again. 
• Select the Wellness Calendar.
• Set Alert Settings. 

To subscribe to the calendar via your phone's calendar app:

• Follow these directions. 

Tooele County School District Open Enrollment for Insurance Benefits
for the 2025-26 plan year will be held
July 1st — July 28th, 2025

Insurance benefits DO NOT roll over each year. You must
re-enroll every year during the open enrollment period in Employee Access (iVisions).
If you are Waiving Benefits, please log in and indicate that you are Waiving.
 

Please use the following links to set up an appointment if you would like assistance.

In Person: https://appt.link/meet-with-kamille-ortiz-pNjTDWve
Virtual: https://appt.link/meet-with-kamille-ortiz-pNjTDWve

Failure to enroll during this time will result in loss of benefits through the Tooele County School District for the
upcoming plan year, and you will have to find other insurance options.

Again, if you are Waiving Benefits, please log in and indicate that you are Waiving.

If you have any questions, please contact Kamille Ortiz, Insurance Benefits Specialist.  (435)833-1900 ext 1103 or kortiz@tooeleschools.org

Roasted Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Makes: 12 Servings

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy the bold flavors of roasted pork steak tacos, perfectly complemented by a fresh and zesty pico de gallo. This vibrant dish brings together tender meat and a medley of vibrant ingredients for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. 

Ingredients

Tacos:

• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 corn tortilla (4" across)

Pico de Gallo:

• 3 tomatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, cut into small cubes
• 2 serrano peppers, chopped
• 2 lemons, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Pico de gallo: In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
4. Remove the silver skin from the pork tenderloin, rub it with oil and coat the entire loin with the seasoning.
5. Place the pork tenderloin on the grill at medium/high heat (400˚F), over indirect heat, for approximately 6 minutes on each side, 18 minutes total.
6. Cook until it reaches internal temperature of 145˚F with a 3-minute rest. Then chop it into small pieces.
7. To make the tacos, heat the tortillas and place some pork tenderloin and pico de gallo on top.

Notes

Learn more about:

• Herbs
• Onions
• Lemons

Source:

Contribution Journal

A contribution journal for wellness encourages you to focus on the positive contributions you make to others and your own well-being. It shifts the focus from what you receive to what you offer, which can boost motivation and foster a stronger sense of connection and self-worth according to Adam Grant and Ciara Bogdanovic. It's a valuable tool for personal growth and can be used alongside other journaling practices like gratitude journaling. 
Here's a guide to using a contribution journal for wellness:

1. Daily Reflection:

Record your contributions:
Each day, take a few minutes to write down three or more ways you were helpful to others or contributed to your own well-being. This could include things like offering assistance, being present for someone, or engaging in self-care activities.
Reflect on the impact:
Consider how your contributions made a difference, whether to others or to your own physical, mental, or emotional health. 

2. Prompt Ideas:

• "How did I help someone today?": Focus on specific actions and their positive outcomes. 
• "What did I do to take care of myself today?": Highlight self-care activities like exercise, healthy eating, mindfulness, or spending time with loved ones. 
• "How did I contribute to a positive atmosphere or situation?": Consider your interactions and how you might have made a difference. 
• "What did I learn today about my strengths or abilities?": Reflect on moments where you felt confident or accomplished. 

3. Long-Term Benefits:

Increased motivation: Focusing on your contributions can boost your motivation and sense of purpose. 

Enhanced self-worth: Acknowledging your positive contributions can strengthen your sense of self-worth and connection. 

Improved well-being: By practicing self-care and contributing to others, you can improve your overall physical, mental, and emotional health. 

Personal growth: Journaling can help you identify patterns, reflect on your experiences, and track your progress towards your goals. 

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Sworkit Health
Sworkit provides the support and motivation people need to reach their wellness goals and take control of their health — anytime, anywhere, any age, any experience level. Download now in the App or Play Store. 

Headspace
Headspace offers free access to K-12 (primary-secondary) teachers and supporting staff in the US. Visit https://www.headspace.com/educators to sign up for the app filled with guided meditations, sleepcasts, and music.

Gratitude Journal
Keeping a gratitude journal has been proven to greatly improve mental well-being. Download a free gratitude journal and begin journaling today. 

YouTube
YouTube is an excellent resource for self-care, offering millions of free videos on wellness topics like meditation and yoga. One channel to check out for free is Yoga with Adriene. 

Fall Into Wellness
This month-long program by the Mayo Clinic will help you build healthy habits in manageable steps. Register for free today. 

Mental Well-Being Audio Guides
The NHS has created a number of free to listen to audio guides on mental wellbeing. Designed to help boost a listener’s mood, these short guides have been created with doctors and cover everything from coping mechanisms for low mood and depression to anxiety control training and confidence building.

Mindset Mentor Podcast
The Mindset Mentor is designed for anyone looking for motivation, direction and focus in life with short 20-minute episodes. Check out the episodes.

Down Dog
Down Dog gives students, school/district employees, and educators free access to most/all their apps: yoga, pilates, meditation, HIIT, Barre, and prenatal yoga.

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• Asesoría sobre la nutrición
• Cómo estresarse menos
• Consejos para un refrigerio saludable
• Dormir bien
• Healthy Beginnings
• La Grasa
• MiPlato
• Moverse más
• Prediabetes
• Presión arterial alta y la dieta DASH
• Presión arterial elevada
• Prevención de caídas y lesiones
• Quitar la sed
• Registro de la presión arterial
• Seguimiento de sus hábitos de 1 semana
• Select Health blog contenido espanol
• Tratamiento para la presión arterial alta
• Viva bien, coma bien
• United Way - 211

Tooele County School District, in partnership with SelectHealth, provides opportunities for
employees to engage in healthy activities throughout the year. Tooele County School District
supports all employees in reaching their personal health and wellness related goals and
encourages employees to participate in the SelectHealth Share wellness offerings.
By completing the wellness activities listed in the wellness program employee engagement
task list by the given deadlines, all insured employees can avoid paying a premium differential of $100 extra/month for the 2025-2026 plan year.

Employees have a chance to remove the premium differential by completing ALL the wellness activities listed below by December 31, 2024 and letting Kamille Ortiz know by January 5, 2025. Once you have completed the activities and let Kamille know, the differential will be removed the following month.

Wellness Program Employee Engagement Task List:
1. Attend a workplace health education and screening event or complete a preventative exam from a physician by December 31, 2024
2. Complete the online Health Check (Health Assessment)  on the Personify Health portal by December 31, 2024
3. Successfully participate and record results in Personify Health for one or more Activity Campaign/Team Challenge by December 31, 2024
4. Complete one or more digital health coaching “Journeys” on the Personify Health portal by April 30, 2025
5. Successfully participate and record results in Personify Health for a second Activity Campaign/Team Challenge by April 30, 2025Complete the  Insurance Incentive Form once all steps are completed

*Some SelectHealth Share employees have additional measured engagements to complete
(based on age, gender, medical history, or risk factors). These do not count towards the
Tooele County School District premium differential but are tied to Select Health provided
incentives.
** For a full list of the detailed Share program engagements, please refer to
https://selecthealth.org/share/employees
Please note: Employees who did not complete the 2023/2024 wellness activities by June 30th
2024, will pay $100 extra/month for medical premiums, beginning September 1st, 2024.
If you are unable to participate in any of the health-related activities required to earn an
incentive, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Kamille Ortiz, 435-
833-1900 x 1103, kortiz@tooeleschools.org .

Personify Health Tutorials

If couples work for the district, does only one of them have to do the wellness program? If the second spouse does the program, and insurance isn’t though them, will their numbers count for our district numbers?

Only the subscriber of the policy (whose name it is under) has to complete the Wellness Program. If the second spouse does the program, their numbers won’t count for the district numbers.

Can employees not on the SelectHealth insurance join activity challenges?

Yes. Kamille will need a list of names to add them to the Wellness Only plans so they can have access to Virgin Pulse. 

For assistance with Insurance and Insurance Incentive questions, please contact Kamille Ortiz.

For wellness events, Personify Health, and building wellness champion questions, please contact Whitney Wallace.