Superintendent Weekly Update

Email: ttejkl@shelby.esu7.org
Website: https://www.shelby.esu7.org/
Location: 650 North Walnut Street, Shelby, NE, USA
Phone: 402-527-5946
Facebook: facebook.com/tucker.tejkl
Twitter: @SuptTejkl

Rope and Anchor...

The final weeks of the year can feel less like a gentle slide and more like a rugged climb. If you’re feeling the weight of the finish line, you aren’t alone. This week, we are looking at a powerful perspective on how true resilience isn’t built solo, but is forged between us.

"The end of the year can be a mountain, but we’re roped together. If one slips, the other holds fast. We’re reaching the summit either way."

But being an "anchor" for someone doesn't mean having all the answers—it just means having the strength to hold the rope when they stumble. Let's explore how to build these crucial connections in our personal and professional lives.

Let's make sure everyone gets to the top.

April

#rollskies

#SRCelem

Parents, patrons, grandparents and SRC fans, how great would it be to share a kind word or an uplifting message about our students, staff and school? Did you witness an SRC student do something amazing in the community? Here's your chance to share!

https://youuplift.com/shelby-rising-city-public-kindness-wall/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEslfVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTXvmpXqk-MSXS4GIi8EGz0SBD9ifSfEyvTxTYz8xevQl9hBFUYH7_N4Pg_aem_8gpTL1_dcWP68lzCsy82xg

Please take the time to watch this video! Very Impactful!

Make Kindness Normal

Take a look at all the great things we continue to do here at SRC!

Link

Starting on May 11th, Gehring Construction and Ready Mix will begin the "Walnut Street Paving Improvements". This is a two phase process that will take some time.

During Phase 1 (May 11th), they will begin work on the north end of Walnut Street and close one block (to Apple Street). There will be no access to the black top road or the side streets of Carol Street.

This means that we will have a ONE WAY enter and exit for school. We will have normal bus pick up for elementary on the South side of the school and for our MS/HS students on the West side. However, instead of exiting from the North side, we will have to go to the South side. This will involve some maneuvering as well as vehicles to be moved for this to happen.

Also, when we are entering and exiting, this will cause a bottleneck effect and cause slower entering and exiting through the South exit. I will keep you updated with more updates as it continues to progress.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tejkl (ttejkl@shelby.esu7.org) or by phone as well. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.

Please use the following links for the:

☔️🐣April 🐣☔️ English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter and planner .

English Newsletter: https://aptg.co/QjHjKN

Spanish Newsletter: https://aptg.co/jyHTKV

Eng Planner: https://aptg.co/7_TMFC

Spanish Planner: https://aptg.co/2Ybqhq

The Shelby-Rising City Football Program will be having a Player Interest Meeting and Parent Meeting on Monday, May 18th for all students 8th-11th interested in participating in football next season.

Player Interest Meeting

Monday, May 18th

7:30 AM

Room #402

The player meeting will cover summer expectations, team camps, summer weight lifting, offseason development, and preparation for the upcoming season.

Parent Meeting

Monday, May 18th

6:00 PM

West Gym

The parent meeting will include information regarding summer camp sign-ups, physical reminders, NSAA Consent Forms, summer schedules, and program expectations.

We are excited about the future of Husky Football and look forward to building toward another successful season together.

Senior Spotlights:

• May 11th - In District

  • Book-It End of the Year Review (10:30am)
  • Board of Education Meeting (7pm)
  
  May 12th - In District
  • 5th grade Field Trip
  • CRC Golf @ Hidden Hills (9am)
  • PBiS Meeting (3:25pm)
  • Spring Activities Banquet (6pm)
  • Village of Shelby's Board Meeting 6pm)
  
  

  May 13th - In District

  • EARLY OUT for PLC's
  • Little Feet Meet (11:30am)
  • 5th Grade Transition Day (11:40am)
  
  

  May 14th - In & Out of District

  • NHS Meeting (7:30am)
  • District Track @ Louisville (9am)
  
  

  May 15th - In District

  • STUCO Meetings with Ms. Patterson & Mrs. Schueth (7:30am)
  • MAP Incentive Day for Elementary
  
  

  May 16th - In & Out of District

  • *
  
  

  May 17th - In District

  • *

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Kravig CTE Presentation
• FBLA State Recap
• State Champion OID Presentation
• Consent of Agenda
• Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Administration Reports
• Student Board Report
• Activities Director Report
• Elementary Principal Report
• Secondary Principal Report
• Superintendent Report
• District Reports
• Technology
• Reap Funds; Server Rotations
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Dates for Outdoor Walkthrough
• Discussion Items:
• FERPA Update for families
• Asbestos Review (good through 2027)
• Who is representing the BoE at Graduation
• NDE External Review Recap
• Lawn Mower Replacement Options
• Action Items:
• Accepting and Approving Contract Renewals of Certificated Staff
• Accepting and Approving Contract Renewals of Classified Staff
• Next Meeting
• May 11th at 7pm

May 11th - In District

• Eakes Meeting via Meetings (1pm)
• Board of Education Meeting (7pm)

• Spring Activities Banquet (6pm)
• Village of Shelby's Board Meeting 6pm)

May 13th - In District

• EARLY OUT for PLC's
• CPR for Secondary
• Data for Elementary
• Little Feet Meet (11:30am)
• 5th Grade Transition Day (11:40am)

May 14th - In & Out of District

• District Track @ Louisville (9am)

May 15th - In District

• *

May 16th - In & Out of District

• *

May 17th - In District

• *

Be the Anchor..

Good afternoon!

I am a little late getting this out but what a weekend it was. Thank you to all of those who made all of our graduations a success and to everyone behind the scenes that have made an impact on our students and their trajectory. You may not recognize it but the little interactions you have make an impact. People see and notice the time you put into what you do. You may not think it, but your pebble dropped into the middle of the water creates wavelengths that stretch farther than the eye may see.

The climb toward the end of the year rarely looks like a straight path; for most of us—whether we are balancing a heavy course load, managing a complex end of the year, or simply navigating the personal hurdles of a busy season—it feels like a rugged mountain. But the secret to reaching the summit isn’t found in individual grit alone; it’s found in the "rope" we tie between ourselves and those around us.

Building these connections starts with the simple, steady practice of reliability—being the person who shows up when they say they will, creating a safety net that allows others to breathe. It’s reinforced through low-stakes check-ins that validate the struggle before it becomes a crisis, and it’s strengthened when we have the courage to be vulnerable. By admitting the climb is steep, we provide the "footholds" for others to step in and offer support.

When we stop trying to summit in isolation and start acting as each other’s anchors, the mountain doesn't get any smaller, but the weight of the climb becomes something we can actually carry. We are moving toward the finish line together, and as long as we hold fast to one another, the summit isn't just a possibility—it's a certainty. All it takes is one person to trust and

Have a great rest of your week!

Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Adults and children can now borrow 34,000 eBook’s, 25,000 audiobooks, and 3,000 magazines for FREE instantly. Anyone 17 years old or younger must have the consent of their parent/guardian to use the Nebraska Overdrive (libbyapp.com). This subscription is paid by the Shelby Community Library for our public library patrons and SRC students. Parent/guardian must stop by the Shelby Community Library and sign the Signature Sheet.

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check and see what your child is reading. You will get your child’s password so you can see what the child/student is reading on their device.

SHELBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY HOURS

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Wednesday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Thursday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30 to 4:30pm
• Friday: 9:30am to 12:00pm
• Saturday: 9:30am to 12:00pm