SPRING 2011 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1 In This edition Revised Dress Code Revised Dress Code Announcements Announcements Kudos Kudos PHI and HIPAA PHI and HIPAA Welcome New Staff Welcome New Staff Monthly Birthdays Monthly Birthdays Dr Carla Danbury was named VIP of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women. If you see someone going above and beyond, please let us know so we can recognize and thank them in our newsletter. WAY TO GO!!! Salsa Sensation May 12th 11a to 1p Birthday Breakfast May 26th 8a-9:30a Both events will be at Dacoma I in the Large Conference Room +++++++++++++ Summer Training is scheduled for August 3rd through August 17th, 2011. Employee Appreciation Day is scheduled for August 19th, 2011 Further details on location and times will be coming soon! Reminder About Private Health Information AVANCE complies with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Any AVANCE employee who disregards HIPAA rules may subject himself or herself to a substantial federal penalty. As such, it is imperative that before disclosing any employee’s health information, Human Resources must be consulted prior to disclo- sure. Employees who disregard this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termina- tion. shoes can be worn. (Jeans should be free of tears) STAFF REQUIRED TO WEAR UNIFORMS: Uniforms- Should be clean and wrinkle-free Pants - Should be clean and wrinkle-free (Head Start Staff: navy blue, black or khaki casual pants only) Shoes- Should be non-skid, closed toe and closed back (example: tennis shoes or athletic shoes or loafers) Hats- Should only be worn when conducting outdoor activities, if needed Jewelry / Piercings / Tattoos: Refer to the above statements SOCIALIZATION DAYS/WORK DAYS / CLEAN-UP DAYS: Denim jeans and athletic shoes can be worn on these designated days with the approval of the supervisor and / or Executive Director. L isted below is a general overview of acceptable casual business attire as well as a listing of some common items that are inappropriate for the AVANCE workplace. A good rule of thumb is: If you are not sure if something is accept- able; choose something else. Business Casual: In general clothing should be clean, wrinkle- free and stain-free. Clothing should not reveal cleavage or chest, stomach, back or underwear. Pants/Slacks: Should fit appropriately and should fall below the knee. Inappropriate items: jeans of any color, pants with writing, sweatpants, wind suits, shorts (including short shorts, walking shorts, Ber- muda shorts, etc.) bib overalls, leggings, span- dex or other form-fitting pants/slacks Shirts: Should fit appropriately (avoid revealing stomach, back or underwear); including blouses, golf shirts, sweaters, and turtlenecks Inappropriate items: tank tops, sweatshirts, t-shirts with inappropriate language or logos, halter-tops, strapless tops, and tops that reveal cleavage Dresses and Skirts: Should be no shorter than two inches above the knee Inappropriate items: Mini-skirts and dresses or skirts with splits that are more than 3 inches above the knee. Footwear: Avoid athletic shoes, tennis shoes or sneakers, thongs, flip-flops and slippers. Jewelry / Hats: Should not obstruct ability to work or have any inappropriate language or logos Piercings / Tattoos: Pierced ears are the only ac- ceptable piercing that can be visible. All tattoos and body piercings should be covered at all times including when bending and / or stooping. CASUAL FRIDAYS: Denim jeans and athletic AVANCE DRESS CODE AVANCE DRESS CODE
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SPRING 2011
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1
In This edition
Revised Dress CodeRevised Dress Code AnnouncementsAnnouncements KudosKudos PHI and HIPAAPHI and HIPAA Welcome New StaffWelcome New Staff Monthly Birthdays Monthly Birthdays
Dr Carla Danbury was named VIP of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women.
If you see someone going above and beyond, please let us know so we
can recognize and thank them in our newsletter.
WAY TO GO!!!
Salsa Sensation May 12th 11a to 1p
Birthday Breakfast May 26th 8a-9:30a
Both events will be at Dacoma I in the Large
Conference Room
+++++++++++++
Summer Training is scheduled for August 3rd
through August 17th, 2011.
Employee
Appreciation Day is scheduled for August
19th, 2011
Further details on location and times
will be coming soon!
Reminder About Private Health Information
AVANCE complies with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Any AVANCE employee who disregards HIPAA rules may subject himself or herself to a substantial federal penalty. As such, it is imperative that before disclosing any employee’s health information, Human Resources must be consulted prior to disclo-sure. Employees who disregard this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termina-tion.
shoes can be worn. (Jeans should be free of tears) STAFF REQUIRED TO WEAR UNIFORMS: Uniforms- Should be clean and wrinkle-free Pants - Should be clean and wrinkle-free (Head Start Staff: navy blue, black or khaki casual pants only) Shoes- Should be non-skid, closed toe and closed back (example: tennis shoes or athletic shoes or loafers) Hats- Should only be worn when conducting outdoor activities, if needed Jewelry / Piercings / Tattoos: Refer to the above statements SOCIALIZATION DAYS/WORK DAYS / CLEAN-UP DAYS: Denim jeans and athletic shoes can be worn on these designated days with the approval of the supervisor and / or Executive Director.
L isted below is a general overview of acceptable casual business attire as well as a listing of some common items that are inappropriate for the
AVANCE workplace. A good rule of thumb is: If you are not sure if something is accept-able; choose something else. Business Casual: In general clothing should be clean, wrinkle-free and stain-free. Clothing should not reveal cleavage or chest, stomach, back or underwear. Pants/Slacks: Should fit appropriately and should fall below the knee. Inappropriate items: jeans of any color, pants with writing, sweatpants, wind suits, shorts (including short shorts, walking shorts, Ber-muda shorts, etc.) bib overalls, leggings, span-
dex or other form-fitting pants/slacks Shirts: Should fit appropriately (avoid revealing stomach, back or underwear); including blouses, golf shirts, sweaters, and turtlenecks Inappropriate items: tank tops, sweatshirts, t-shirts with inappropriate language or logos, halter-tops, strapless tops, and tops that reveal cleavage Dresses and Skirts: Should be no shorter than two inches above the knee Inappropriate items: Mini-skirts and dresses or skirts with splits that are more than 3 inches above the knee. Footwear: Avoid athletic shoes, tennis shoes or sneakers, thongs, flip-flops and slippers. Jewelry / Hats: Should not obstruct ability to work or have any inappropriate language or logos Piercings / Tattoos: Pierced ears are the only ac-ceptable piercing that can be visible. All tattoos and body piercings should be covered at all times including when bending and / or stooping. CASUAL FRIDAYS: Denim jeans and athletic AVANCE DRESS CODEAVANCE DRESS CODE
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Rhonda Cornish-HS Teacher, Rosa Reyes-ACP Bus Driver, Maribel Martinez-HS Teacher Aide,
Krysten Blackshear-HS FDW, Lamitra Brown-HS Cook/Custodian, Maria Corona– HS Sub, Larry
Harold-HS Teacher Aide, Yolanda Barbosa-EHS Teacher, Ana Garcia-EHS Teacher, Elsa
Medina– HS Teacher Aide, Eloisa Lomas-HS Sub, Rosa Rios– EHS Teacher, Carolyn Moon-EHS Teacher, Margaret Naranjo-EHS Teacher, Candice Newman-EHS Teacher, Martha Cortez-EHS Program Aide, Elisa Escareno-EHS Health Aide, Gail Wooten-EHS Teacher, Amber Gone-
EHS Teacher, Yolanda Garza-ACP Home Visitor/FDW, Erika Moreno-HS Sub, Julia Farciert-EHS
Teacher, Iracema Guerra-ACP Socialization Aide, Teresa Rios-ACP Health Aide, Jacquelyn
Andrade-EHS Teacher, Sabrina Whitehurst– HS Teacher Aide, Guadalupe Santos-EHS Program
NOVEMBER Carol Ellisor, Laura Escareno, Ana Garcia, Angela Freeman, Silvia Martinez, Rochelle Bob, Johnisha Wilson, Jose Villarreal, Blanca Salazar, Carlota Vizcaino-Acosta, Maria Hurtado, Shirley Guidry, Gloria Garza, Julia Williams, Martha Gomez, Maria Bouquetes-Aguirre, Cherie Davis, Sara
Rodriguez, Erica Hoskins, Teresa Cervantes, Cara Peterson, Christina Gonzalez, Pilar Guillen, Maria Perez, Satonya Harrell, Brandon Emmitt, Linda Allen, Laverne Johnson, Maribel Martinez, Martha Alarcon, Latoy Jones, Guadalupe Santos, Eloisa Gonzalez, Maria Ortiz, Erica Pereida, Adriana Nino, Farida
Tai, Silvia I Martinez.
DECEMBER Martha Garcia, Eloisa Lomas, Patricia Ortega, Kathleen Bailey, Tolenia lee, Rachael Harper, Olga Juarez, Isamar Rodriguez, Maria Baltazar, Abel Perez, Kathy Escobedo, Maria Medina, Latonya Jones, Henry Lombrana, Frances Chacon, Carmen Navarrete, Noelia Tolles, Helen Bean, Kristen Dohle, Veronica Reyes, Jolanda Catano, Guadalupe Ortega, Alejandra Salazar, Michelle Henry, Mirayma Turell-Rosario, Margie Smith, Lorenzo Lopez,
Manuel Ruiz, Demetric Smith, Margaret Naranjo, Azenet Aguilar, Christiana Bekie.
JANUARY Kimberlan Alexander, Graciela Menchaca, Sheri Idaboh, Elena Alvarado, Royinn Stewart, Solomon Guerrero, Evelyn Winfield, Kathryn Stanley, Jackea Ashley, Dora Carrillo, Carolyn Moon, Natosha Green, Sonia Rauda, Graciela Sauceda, Jorge Gonzalez, Lorena Garcia, Magda Mares, Nancy Solorzano, Vivian Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Maria E Gonzalez, Alice McCarthy, Nancy Ordonez, Dianna Gerrer, Maria Delacruz, Artillian Williams,
Claribel Carrizales, Donna Davila, Maricela Mendez, Annie Robins, Mieshia Manuel, Edna Vega, Cynthia Alvarez, Yolanda Barbosa, Annie Cannon, Elizabeth Escobar, Doris Willis, Lilliana Garcia, Maria Solis, Patricia Ortega, Erin Jacobs, Jacqueline Dunn, Janie B Castro, Sara Sanchez, Sylvia Brown.
FEBRUARY Alexia Moore, Rosemary Martinez, Patricia Wandell, Marlo Harris, Ilsy Morales, Ignacia Vasquez, Iracema Guerra, Casandra Lafayette, Helen Knox, Maria S. Perez, Nancy Ortiz, Austreberta Perez, Michael Yost, Amber Gone, Aida delMoral, Leticia Herrera, Veronica Cruz, Thelissa Edwards, Maria S. Arredondo, Michelle Arellano, Katya Sousa, Beatriz Ontiveros, Magdalena Aleman, Sonya Jones, Cindy Tran, Deborrah Whelen,
MARCH Kristie Mireles, Julissa Sepulveda, Xavier O’Neal, Antonia Solis, Gloria Moreno, Maria E. Reyes, Ana Marie Leroy, Meghan Castro-Valentin, Mayra Padilla, Mary Lusk, Natalia Rodriguez, Shannon Robins, Aira Jimenez, Jessica Lavender, Mary J. Garcia, Brenda Joya, Linda Busby, Betty Guzman,
