’Tis the Season: Christmas at SFCH
It’s a busy week filled with Christmas activities at Sioux Falls Children’s Home.

As a reminder, please do not park in front of the Admin building. These spaces are reserved for visitors and guests.

A Rockin’ Christmas: SFCH Christmas Program
Thursday, December 8

Loving School Gym, 9:30–10:30 am

CHS Board members, members of SD Legislature and CHS employees are invited to attend. There will even be a guest appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Georgetown Mall at SFCH
Thursday, December 8

Admin: Room with a View and Room with a Kitchen

SFCH children enjoy the experience of giving to others as they shop for their families, Big Buddies and others at Georgetown Mall. Board members and volunteers will be on hand to assist with wrapping gifts, serving cookies, signing cards and spreading holiday joy!

Shopping and Wrapping Schedule
1:00pm: Half of the Day School students
1:30pm: Other half of Day School students
2:00pm: Madsen Down
2:15pm: Madsen Up
2:45pm:Van Demark Up – Half the unit
3:15pm: Van Demark Up – Other half of the unit
3:45pm: Van Demark Down

SFCH Georgetown “Clearance” Sale!
Friday, December 9

Georgetown clearance sale is Friday, December 9. Come and get the best deals at 7:30 am when the doors open!

Bright Start Christmas Party
Thursday, December 8

Central Baptist Church, Sioux Falls
A sit-down meal for Bright Start clients and children, complete with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Reminder for Booking Rooms
The Room With a View and Room With a Kitchen in the Admin building are unavailable through December as these rooms are booked for these Christmas activities.

Take Time to Check Your Address!
With the closing of the year, it’s important that employees have their mailing address correct in Paylocity for end of the year mailings (W-2, 1095-C, etc.). Please review your address in Paylocity and make any necessary updates.

CHS Phone Etiquette Reminder
We are the voices of CHS when answering phones. There are times when phones may need to be temporarily rolled to other offices/buildings, and they should answered in a professional manner.

For example, you could say: “Children’s Home, this is (your name), can I help you?” If you don’t know an answer, you can say: “Let me find someone who can assist you; please hold.”

New Postings on the Portal:
Payroll Calendar and Holiday Schedule for 2023

The new 2023 payroll calendar and holiday schedule are posted on GOOD WORKS in the HR section: chssd.org/staff/hr/chs-total-rewards/chs-benefits/time-off

Lock Up Your Computer Work Station
If you need to leave your work station unattended, please remember to lock your computer to avoid exposing confidential information.

You can do this in one of three ways:

• Use the “Control / Alt / Delete keys to lock out unauthorized users

• Press the “Windows” key and “L” at the same time

• Contact IT for instructions on how to set up a “time out” to use when leaving your computer unattended for more than five minutes

Thank you for helping CHS stay compliant with HIPAA regulations on privacy and confidentiality of our clients.