Only 5 Days Left . . . New Survey Link for Your Resolution . . . Enjoy Before They're Gone . . .You're the Reason

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 12/19/2022 12:10 PM EST

The top graphic on the masthead is a gift tag with a red ribbon. The text is Only 5 Days Left. Below the gift tag is a photo collage of the various holiday decorations for the 2022 DDS Holiday Decorating Contest. First row (l-r): a Christmas tree surrounded by snow. The SOPPI Team in ugly Christmas sweaters. DDD door decoration of an African American Santa; Donterrish Prayor is photo bombing Santa. Second row (l-r): a blue Christmas tree by IMEU. The center photo is text Announcing the 2022 DDS Holiday Decorating Contest Winners. Director Reese is posing in the silver photo booth with person-center icons representing family and good health. Third row: Photos of the faces of members of our HR Team appear as elves dressed in red and green suits with hats and accordion legs. At DDD, colleagues show off the complete door decoration of an African American Santa preparing for a trip to the beach. The DDS logo is in the middle of a green wreath with lights and a plaid ribbon.

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Two Deadlines in 5 Days
All DC government employees must complete Cybersecurity Training by Friday, December 30, 2022. Go to https://s.dc.gov/training and log in with your email address. It only takes 20 - 30 minutes and will help keep our network secure and safeguard the data of the people we support. For assistance, contact Fikicia Guy.

A New Link for Your 2023 Resolutions
Please complete this brief survey by December 30, 2022. Your input will assist in improving the format and content of our Employee Forums with the Director.

Full Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YQFW3FP

Enjoy the Decorations Before They're Gone
Eleven units across the agency participated in the 2022 Holiday Decorating Contest. Members of the winning team will receive two hours of administrative leave.

The First Place Winners are colleagues in Intake with Candyland in the City. As your time permits, stroll through Gingerbread Lane to the Candy Shoppe on the first floor of 250 E Street, SW. And if you're dreaming of a white Christmas, head to the 5th floor to visit the Transition Unit's Winter Wonderland. Our second-place winners even created a photo wall with person-centered icons visitors could pose with to show what's important for and important to them. Photos below.

Congratulations, and thank you to all who creatively shared the fun and joy of the season.

Candyland in the City, created by Intake
This team turned their office area into a sweet space. Various shapes and colors depict an array of holiday treats, including a gingerbread train with peppermint wheels, gumdrops dangling from the ceiling, and a pink banner surrounded by colorful balloons welcoming visitors to the Candy Shoppe.

Winter Wonderland, designed by Transition
Our transition unit brought the outdoors inside. Cabinets are covered with snow, and snowflakes fall from the ceiling. Trees barren of leaves are positioned against the backdrop of falling snow. Along with trees green and silver trees, silver fringe hangs bordered with white balloons--the perfect setup for visitors to snap a holiday photo in this wonderland.

You are the reason we succeed.
Have a safe, healthy, and
joyful holiday season.

Watercolor graphic of holiday florals designed by orchidart on free.pik.com. It is a floral frame with poinsettia flowers, leaves, and ornaments. The colors are red, green, white, and gold.