Superintendent Weekly Update
Shelby-Rising Public Schools
Volume 2/Issue 2 - August 21st, 2022
First full week is in the books! What a great start to the year...the question is what can we do to keep this momentum going?!?!
Student Support from our Boys for our Girls!
Student Support from our Girls for our Boys!
Senior Center given Cookies!
Great Start to the Year!
Came back from 6 down!
Saturday tournament action!
Finishing Saturday Action with a 3rd place finish!
4-1 to start the year!!!
Shelby-Rising City BEEF Club
Beef Club Donations
Hello! We are bringing back the SRC Beef Club for the 22-23 school year! What is that? We are committed to partnering with local beef producers, local ag producers, stakeholders and alumni to provide local beef to students as part of the Nutrition Program served at breakfast and lunch.
You can become a BEEF PARTNERS by donating in a number ways; it is not limited to just providing local beef. What do we need? We are in need of donations of USDA ground beef, cattle, or cash so the Beef Club can process or purchase local beef to our students.
The plan is to use the local beef for hamburger patty's in the lunch program, with extra local beef being used in meals like tacos or spaghetti!
If you are interested or need more details, please reach out to Tucker Tejkl at 402-527-5946 or ttejkl@shelby.esu7.org.
More details to come by the end of the month! Thank you!
Up Next at S-RC:
- Monday (August 22nd) - Girls Golf Dual @ Exeter-Milligan (4pm); JV/Varsity Softball @ North Bend (5pm/6:30pm); Varsity Volleyball Jamboree @ Norfolk Catholic (5pm)
- Tuesday (August 23rd) - Student Council Meeting (7:40am); SRC/O Youth FB Practice (5:30pm); 5th/6th Practice (6pm); Darcie Olsen Instrumental Rental (6:30pm)
- Wednesday (August 24th) - 3rd/4th Grade Volleyball Practice (6pm)
- Thursday (August 25th) - MS/HS Sport Individuals & Team Photos (3:45pm); SRC/O Youth FB Practice (5:30pm); 5th/6th Grade VB Practice (6:15pm); NBS Mandatory Inductee/Parent Meeting in Room 200 (6:30pm)
- Friday (August 26th) - Girls Golf @ Seward Invite (9am); Varsity Football @ Heartland (7pm)
- Saturday (August 27th) - Varsity Softball @ Wisner-Pilger Tournament in Wisner (10am)
Staff Shoutouts
This week we will recognize our tremendous coaching staffs that are currently in action! Thank you for all you do with our students and preparing them for the big game days while also learning what it means to be a HUSKY!
- Softball Coach - Emily Blackburn
- Football Coaches - Zach Kubik, Jon Riggs, Cory Waite, Josh Hopwood, Eric Lindsley, Tanner Kuhn
- Volleyball Coaches - Abby Kuhn & Taylor Kemper
- Girls Golf - Sara Jensen
- JH Football Coaches - Grant Gabel & Zach Gould
- JH Volleyball Coaches - Sandy Voss & Krista Kravig
What's New at SRC?
Maintenance Items:
Items of purchase
- TurfField Sweeper
- 2 hour bus trainer (UNK)
- Roof Repair over the Activities Center
- HVAC Repair
Projects
- Landscaping
- Replacing of stop signs
- Concrete for ambulance entrance for football field
- Painting of FB field
- Hudl camera outside
- Repair/Replace Security Cameras
Final Policies that have passed from Legislation for the 22-23 year
Recap of the Week!
ICU Setup
ICU Expectations!
TBD
ICU update for this week
Where in the World is Tejkl?
August 22nd - In District
- ICU Focus Meeting (7:30am)
- Volleyball Supervision
August 23rd - In District
- Covering Class (@11am)
- Meeting (@2pm)
August 24th- In District
- Budget Time (9am-11am)
August 25th - In District
- MAP testing assigning
- Flag Football Practice
August 26th - In District
- Check-in with New Staff Members throughout the day
- Football Supervision
August 27th - Out of District
- In Wahoo for Flag Football
Message from Mr. Tejkl
"Like a snowball..."
Good morning!
What an amazing first week! I am super proud of everyone in our building! Our staff has been prepared and has been bringing their best each day. We have had great conversations about where we currently are and what direction we want to go. All of our staff contributes to our culture each day no matter what our roles are (custodians, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, cooks, nurse, librarian)! We continue to grow together! To top it off, our tremendous students! They have been bringing their smiles, their fun energy and their positive attitudes through the first 8 days of class! It is always a challenge to finish the first full week strong but you all did it and you went above and beyond.
That leads into this weeks quote: Success is like a snowball. Everyone can picture what happens when you picture a snowball rolling down a hill and it continues to build speed and size. With our first week under out belt, we have created a lot of positive momentum that will serve as a great start. The thing with momentum is that is can change quickly and what you once that was working in your favor is now against you and you are trying to do your best to reverse it again.
Who controls momentum? Each one of us! We have the power to dictate what we want to accomplish in the day because we choose our attitude each day! With that attitude creates our momentum. I challenge us all to pick that attitude that is going to carry others with us and not push others away from us. Together we will continue to grow and keep building that speed to our goals! Proud of what we have done and can't wait to see us all reach our goals in front of us!
Have a great rest of your Sunday and looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Quote of the week to reflect on:
"Success is like a snowball...You gotta get it moving and the more you roll in the right direction, the great it gets."
Steve Ferrante
Sincerely,
Tucker Tejkl
Why WE Love SRC!!!
When "The Dude" speaks, you listen
"I think the gift of time is possibly the most precious commodity we can offer. I have taught many families through the years and teaching from the oldest to the youngest siblings in a family unit holds a high honor.
I have had those instances of teaching the children of the parents I have instructed over the years. That is how a great relationship is built.
If a student has a problem, just being there to listen, offer advice, or add a few dollars towards necessities to help them achieve greatness in a safer environment. Most never forget an act of kindness that was extended towards them." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Mark Nebuda
9-12 Industrial Technology Instructor
Being There
"As a superintendent, I pride myself on being in the hallways, getting in classrooms when I can, and also attending as many events that our students are a part of.
Sometimes you can see students who have a look like something isn't right. I appreciate that they will come to me when I call them over to ask them what is going on or how can I help.
It may be something that is out of my control but I believe they appreciate that someone is willing to ask what is going on or offer help. This shows them that it is okay to talk about what is on their mind and to also reach out to others who may be feeling down and out." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Tucker Tejkl,
Superintendent
Making memories
"Some of the memories that make me the proudest to be in the field of education come from behind the scenes of the regular school day. It's the teamwork and the dedication from teachers before school, after school, or during the summer. It's the laughs in the back-to-school aisles when we run into each other because we just can't help but buy extra crayons, scissors, folders, and notebooks for students who may not have them.
It's the camaraderie from teachers and staff getting together to make tutus after school ensuring students have an awesome and unforgettable 2.22.22. Going above and beyond is something that just comes naturally for so many educators and here at Shelby-Rising City we are lucky to have the best!" #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Heather Thompson,
Principal
What is your Why?
"My greatest moments include seeing my former students as adults and hearing about their lives. My favorite was when a student told me that "math is no fun, but you somehow make it bearable!"
The number of relationships I have built over the years with students make each day worthwhile in the classroom. I love math and I get so excited when my students get the light bulb to click!" #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Becky Schueth,
High School Math
Why I love teaching!
"I had a 1st-grade student who would refuse to work and would get mad. The classroom teacher would try to talk to him but he would only get more upset. He would often come to my room to calm down and get some work done.
One day he saw I had a blanket and put it over the table. He said it was too bright in my room and proceeded to go under the table. Then, after a few minutes, he asked for his work. I asked him how he was going to see his paper and he wasn't sure. I asked if a flashlight would work and he said yes and completed his work.
When he went back to class, we shared this with the classroom teacher. She then covered one of her tables for him to do his homework when the lights were too bright. While this worked most of the time, there was one day that was really bad.
He came into my room to work and all of a sudden started tossing chairs, desks, and everything off my shelves. I took the other students to my office and shut the door and asked a para and another teacher to stay as support. I had to calm him so we sat on the floor. While we were on the floor and he started to calm down, I asked him what was wrong. He said he was hot.
So, I asked the other teacher to grab a fan and we set it so that it was blowing on him. As we continued sitting there, he told me that when his temperature changes he gets mad and can't control it. So, we came up with a plan when this starts to happen that he could use the fan in the classroom or my room to cool down. He started doing better in school and made me realize that knowing your students well helps you to be a better teacher." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Renee Bilstein,
High School Special Education
What stands out to you?
"During our book fair this year, two school employees had donated money so students who could not afford books could buy them. This is in addition to our Husky Heart program, which was funded by our change war. The two employees put their faith in me to identify those kids and put the money to good use.
One day, we had a student who was browsing, and they had that look in their eye. I didn't know about that student's situation at the time. Because of the donations of two employees, I was able to tell that student they could pick out some books from the fair. That student was so touched that they cried, and even wrote a thank you note to the donors. We were able to help many students through their donations. However, this one was particularly touching." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Mandy Peterson,
PK-12 school librarian, 6-8 STEAM, and 6th grade English
Do you have events coming up? (Community)
libbyapp.com
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 12:30pm to 4:30pm reopen 5:00pm to 7:30pm
- Thursday 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30 to 4:30pm
- Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm
- Saturday 9:30am to 1:30pm
Book Fair Rally (1 of 3)
Book Fair Rally (2 of 3)
Book Fair Rally (3 of 3)
Book Fair (1 of 3)
Singing grams from FBLA students!
Book Fair (2 of 3)
Too many helpful hands!
Book Fair (3 of 3)
Piggy Cage!
Book Fair (1 of 3)
Book Fair (2 of 3)
Book Fair (3 of 3)
Book Fair (1 of 3)
Book Fair (2 of 3)
Book Fair (3 of 3)
🚨Covid-19 Update for SRC🚨
Covid-19 Update for SRC
With the new CDC guidelines, we will be following what is recommended when it comes to positive cases.
Positive case by test or symptoms --- out for 5 days & can come back to school on day 6 - a mask is recommended but not required until day 10. If you have symptoms prior to a positive test, the five day count begins previous to that (ex: if symptoms Saturday but tested positive Tuesday, you may return on Thursday).
Thank you for your flexibility with this evolving situation. We continue to put the safety of our students and staff as our #1 priority. If you have any questions, comments or concerns; please contact Mr. Tejkl on his office phone or through email.
Find me
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