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

Welcome to the 4th quarter and on the cusp of Spring! We've navigated the first three quarters, faced challenges, celebrated wins, and learned a ton. But let's be honest, we're not here to just coast. We're here to finish strong and to make this fourth quarter our absolute best. This is our opportunity to solidify our progress, to push beyond our limits, and to achieve the goals we set out for ourselves.

We've built momentum, we've gained experience, and now, we have the chance to capitalize on everything we've invested. This isn't the time to ease up; it's the time to accelerate. This is our moment to show what we're truly capable of.

Let's embrace the challenge, let's support each other, and let's make this fourth quarter a resounding success! Let's finish strong!

Elementary Newsletter!

You will find all kinds of news to include:

• Lunch Menu
• Important Dates
• Preschool Enrollment Information
• Kindergarten Registration & Round-up
• Picture Day
• ELL and Library Information

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

#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!

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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!

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Viva Las Vegas!!

SAVE THE DATE: Father/Daughter Dance - March 30th!!

Dance will be from 3pm-5pm for all preschool through sixth grade girls!
Be on the look-out for notes to come home the first week of March!
@srchuskies

Please use the following links for the:

🦁🍀🐑 MARCH🦁🍀🐑 English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter AND learning calendar.

English newsletter https://5il.co/3a3cf

Spanish newsletter https://5il.co/3a3ce

English learning planner https://5il.co/3a3cc

Spanish learning planner https://5il.co/3a3cd

Look forward to having an amazing year and to see our HUSKIES!!! 💛 🖤 🐾

• March 17th (Monday) -

• District Speech @ Raymond Central (8am)
• CRC All-Conference Basketball Selection Voting
• Ag Shop Future Meeting (1pm)
• Administration Meeting (1:30pm)
• eduClimber Planning Meeting (2:15pm)
• Returning of Double Dogs Wrestling Equipment (6:30pm to 7pm)

• March 18th (Tuesday) -
• Spring Sports and Photo Pictures (7:30am)
• ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting (9am)
• CIP/MTSS Meeting (3:35pm)
• March of Dimes Dodgeball Tournament (6pm)

• March 19th (Wednesday) -
• NECC Scholastic Competition (9am)

• March 20th (Thursday) -
• StuCo Meeting (7:30am)
• Spring Play Auditions (3:30pm)

• March 21st (Friday) -
• Malcom Music Contest (9am)
• Spring Play Auditions (7am-8am)
• Guiding Coalition Meeting (7:30am)
• Varsity Track @ Concordia Invite (Seward) @ 4pm)

• March 22nd (Saturday) -
• Cornerstone Christian Quiz Bowl
• Wresters vs. Basketball Fundraiser in the South Gym (10am)

• March 23rd (Sunday) -
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We are very thankful for our entire staff! There have been a lot of organization items but because of the help from others, it makes it easier for all!

• Carrie Bauers and Grant Gabel -Thank you for your time and dedication to our Quiz Bowl teams for HS and MS respectively! We appreciate the time you put into pushing our students to be their best and taking time out of your day to travel with them to the events. A few more upcoming but thank you for a great season!
• Jamaica Ma Lomenario - Thank you for continuing to push our students to the best that they can. be! Having nearly 50+ MS out of the building because of their WSC Music Contest is something amazing and we want to make sure you are recognized! It was great to hear the tremendous feedback from their performances. Congratulations!
• Becky Schueth - Last week, our World Strides organization went to the East Coast with a group of our students to take in the sites and sounds that it has to offer. There is many months of preparation that goes into this and we appreciate all you put into it to make it the best experience for our students and chaperones!

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Kristen Wilton & the OID team of Charlie T, Kreyten Z., Kasey F., & Hayden R.)
• Mrs. Kelly Willis (Chair of our Continuous School Improvement)
• Consent of Agenda
• Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Administration Reports
• Student Board Advisory
• Discussion about possible Greenhouse for our school and FFA program
• Activities Director Report
• Elementary Principal Report
• Secondary Principal Report
• Superintendent Report
• District Reports
• Technology
• Certified Staff Computers are in and starting the swap out transitioon
• EduClimber Update
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Projections
• Discussion Items:
• 25-26 School Calendar
• Review policy #205.03 that involves Policy Review Process
• Review policy #'s 503.01, 503.02, 503.03, 503.04 that involves Student Attendance Policies
• Entering an Interlocal Agreement for the Purchase of Natural Gas and RElated Services with NJUMP
• Cost Per Pupil
• Statewide Per Pupil Cost averages:
  • Per Average Daily Attendance - $18,580.68
  • Per Average Daily Membership - $17,204.67
  Polk County
  • CC
    • Per Average Daily - $24,535
    • Per Average Daily - $23,356
  • Osceola
    • Per Average Daily - $28,397
    • Per Average Daily - $26,797
  • SRC
    • Per Average Daily - $23,625
    • Per Average Daily - $22,360
  • HP
    • Per Average Daily - $36,009
    • Per Average Daily - $34,319
• Action Items:
• Approval of Ms. Thompson's Contract for 25-26
• Approval of Mr. Donner's Contract for 25-26
• Approval to COOP with David City & East Butler (Blue River) for JH and Varsity Girl's Wrestling for the 25-26 & 26-27 school years
• Approval for our Wellness Center upgrades
• Approval of the quote from Dakota Sports for football upgrades
• Approval of Engineered Controls Inc. for new motors for Door's #1 and inside door's #7
• Approval of 25-26 Contract with Education Service Unit #7 Services
• Approval of the Resignation of Mr. Cole Gaughenbaugh
• Next Meeting
• April 14th, 2025 (7:00pm)

March 17th - In District

• Meeting with Mr. Stewart & Mrs. Studnicka (1pm)
• Administration Meeting (1:30pm)
• EduClimber Meeting with Mr. Carley (2:15pm)
• Return Double Dog Wrestling Uniform (6:30pm)

March 18th - In & Out of District

• ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting (9am)
• ESU 7 Superintendent Executive Board Meeting (12pm)
• CIP/MTSS Meeting (3:35pm)
• Jack's Soccer League (5:30pm)

March 19th - Out of District

• 2025 NRCSA Spring Conference (Day 1 of 3)
• Begins at 10am
• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People with Franklin Covey
• SchoolMasters Meeting (4:30pm)

March 20th - Out of District=

• 2025 NRCSA Spring Conference (Day 2 of 3)
• Keynote with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo at 9:30am
• Keynote with Dr. Brian Maher of NDE at 12:35pm

March 21st - Out of District

• 2025 NRCSA Spring Conference (Day 3 of 3)
• Keynote with Darin Boysen of NCA at 11:50am

March 22nd - In District

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March 16th - In District

You become what you behold..

Good morning!

I hope your weekend is going well and your Sunday is off to a great start! The sunshine has been lovely and the heat will be well received! Nebraska won't let us forget she is in control though as we have more snow coming Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Either way, it is a great reminder to enjoy each day, enjoy each moment, and continue to appreciate ourselves and those around us!

Have you ever noticed how much what you look at affects how you feel and what you think? There's a saying, "We become what we behold," and it's true. Imagine your mind is like a garden: what you plant and tend to is what will grow. If you're always looking at things that make you happy and inspired, you'll likely feel happier and more inspired yourself. But if you're constantly surrounded by negativity, that can start to affect you too.

How can we use this to fuel our day? To fuel the rest of the year? If we get so preoccupied with all what is going south or the possibility of going bad, how are we ever able to enjoy what we do or experience? So, let's try to fill our minds with good things—things that make us want to be our best selves. By choosing what we focus on, we're actually choosing the kind of person we want to be. It's like we're painting a picture of ourselves with our attention!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"We become what we behold. We shape our tools and then our tools shape us."

Marshall McLuhan

Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl

Let me know and I will put them on my future newsletters! I gather (steal) information from Facebook from the pages of Shelby Chamber of Commerce and Village of Rising City.

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 1:30pm
• Saturday: 9:30am to 1:30pm