San Leandro Unified
Employee Wellness
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Welcome to Happier January!
How can we start this new year happier? Things have certainly not been easy over the last year, and we are still in difficult and uncertain times. The best way to try to handle our difficult emotions and experiences is by focusing on what we can control. This month, we're encouraging everyone to focus on small steps to try to boost happiness - for ourselves and others around us - to spread kindness and hopefully inspire others to do the same.
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Every home in the U.S. can soon order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number.
Ordering begins January 19.
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We all face trauma, adversity, and other stresses. Here’s a roadmap for adapting to life-changing situations, and emerging even stronger than before.
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Don't Let Omicron Stall Your Yoga Goals! |
Lower your stress, sleep better, lose weight, reduce pain, and build strength from home with Yoga for Beginners. This #1 rated workout app for yoga is totally free for iOS and Android users.
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Science of Happiness Video
Six Ways to Be a Better Listener
Here are the do's and don'ts of good active listening.
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Assess Your Financial Health with Claremont EAP
Financial health isn’t necessarily connected with the amount that you earn. It’s about how you spend and manage money on a monthly and yearly basis.
Financial health goals should include having more income coming in than going out, being able to pay your bills on time, and some savings in the bank.
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SLUSD Pets of the Month: Yoyo & Bruno McLaughlin
Even the boss knows the benefits of pets!
Meet the furry duo whom Dr. Mike answers to when heads home. Yoyo is the senior member of the McLaughlin clan at 13 years old, and Bruno joined the family just four years ago. Both are avid neighborhood hunters and have been known to enjoy movie nights, family dinners, and hide-n-seek surprises - especially in the laundry hamper!
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Quick & Easy COVID Testing Continues
SLUSD staff is always prioritized for easy in/easy out service
Barbara Lee Center
2251 Bancroft Ave.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9-1 pm & 2-4 pm - SLUSD STAFF ONLY FROM 4 to 4:30
San Leandro Adult School
1448 Williams Street
Monday, Thursday & Friday. 8:30 - 12:00; 1:00 - 3:30
Tuesday 9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 4:00
WEDNESDAYS STARTING JANUARY 26 FROM 8:30 - 12:00; 1:00 - 3:30
James Madison Elementary
THE FINAL WEDNESDAY IS JANUARY 19!
8:30 - 12:00; 1:00 - 3:30
In the Madison Annex (building next to the school to the rear, room PDC 1 – enter at Merced and Willow for Parking lot entrance)
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Help Save Lives during National Blood Donor Month
January marks the 52nd anniversary of National Blood Donor Month – a time to recognize the importance of giving blood and platelets while celebrating the lifesaving impact of those who roll up a sleeve to help patients in need. It is also a time to encourage new and lapsed donors to resolve to give blood during one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply – the winter months.
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. Blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments. Schedule your blood donation today.
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Immunity-Boosting Wellness Smoothie
Enjoy this wellness smoothie packed with nourishing ingredients like fresh ginger, turmeric root, spinach, raw or manuka honey, pineapple, banana, and black pepper.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 2-3 cups organic spinach
- 1 knob fresh ginger, peeled (about 2 inches of ginger)
- 1 knob turmeric root, peeled (about 2 inches fresh turmeric)
- 1/2 tablespoon manuka or raw honey
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or a just couple grinds)
- 1/2-3/4 cup almond milk or coconut milk
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large high-powered blender, add in all ingredients and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients are well combined. If necessary, add in more almond milk to thin the smoothie. Makes 1 smoothie.
(Credit: www.ambitiouskitchen.com)
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Instant Pot Vegan Pho
Is there anything more soul-satisfying than diving into a steaming bowl of pho? When we say “hug in a bowl,” this is what we mean.
INGREDIENTS
4 servings
12 ounces dried rice noodles, dried rice sticks or banh pho (found in well-stocked grocery stores or any Asian market)
BROTH
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or other neutral high-heat cooking oil
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and halved
One 4-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
3 cardamom pods, lightly smashed with the back of a knife
3 whole star anise pods
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 Fuji apple, peeled and cut into large chunks
½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (5 to 6 ounces)
8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
TOPPINGS
One 6- or 8-ounce block baked tofu (plain or five-spice flavor), cut into cubes
3 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
1 cup Thai basil leaves, torn
1 cup cilantro leaves, torn
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 cups bean sprouts
Thinly sliced hot chili peppers or sriracha
INSTRUCTIONS
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PREPARE THE NOODLES: In a large bowl, cover the dried rice noodles with warm water and soak them until the noodles are pliable and opaque, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse them in cold water to remove excess starch.
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MAKE THE BROTH: Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and, after a few minutes, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and ginger, cut side down. Do not stir them, but allow them to cook until charred and deeply browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add the cardamom pods, star anise pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and peppercorns, and cook for 1 minute, stirring the mixture frequently. Add the apple, cilantro, tamari or soy sauce, coconut sugar and shiitakes to the pot. Pour the vegetable broth on top and stir the mixture to combine.
- Secure the lid and set the pressure release to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook (manual) setting at High Pressure and set the cook time to 15 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes and then perform a quick pressure release.
- When the pressure on the Instant Pot has been released, open the pot and, using oven mitts, remove the inner pot. With a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl, carefully strain the broth and discard the solids. Season the broth with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir the broth and taste it, adding more salt if desired. Select the Cancel setting.
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ASSEMBLE THE PHO: Place the cooked rice noodles in individual bowls. Pour the strained broth over the noodles and add the baked tofu cubes. Top the pho with the scallions, basil, cilantro, lime wedges, bean sprouts and chilis or sriracha.
(Credit: www.purewow.com)
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