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

How far have you come...

The final lap is always the least crowded. Why? Because most people check out mentally before they cross the finish line physically. The difference between an average year and a defining year is what you do in these final few weeks. This is the time to lock in, narrow your focus, and honor the effort you’ve put in since day one. As the saying goes...

"You didn’t come this far only to come this far."

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!

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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!

Link

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

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

Fairbury MS speech

Extemp

4th McKynleigh G

5th Payton R

Duet

2nd Jora K and Izzie O

4th Hadyn N and Avery R

6th Lily D and McKynleigh G

Poetry

3rd Piper G

5th place Team Sweepstakes

We Live!

• April 13th (Monday) -

• 3rd Grade Field Trip
• Senior Service Day in Norfolk (8:45am)
• NHS Highway Cleanup with Meeting to Follow (5:30pm)

• April 14th (Tuesday) -
• 2nd Grade Field Trip
• HS Football Chalk Talk (7:20am)
• RHOP signing for Jessica B. (7:30am)
• Boy's Golf @ Geneva (10am)
• COG Meeting (rescheduled) (2:15pm)
• Village of Shelby's Board Meeting (6pm)

• April 15th (Wednesday) -
• TAX DAY
• Northeast Quiz Bowl (8am)
• 1st Grade Field Trip (8:30am)
• HS Track @ Osceola (9am)
• Boy's Golf @ Central City (10am)

• April 16th (Thursday) -
• Day 1 of FBLA SLC @ Kearney
• 5th Grade Field Trip
• JH Track @ Osceola (9am)

• April 17th (Friday) -
• Day 2 of FBLA SLC @ Kearney (Day 2 of 3)
• 4th Grade Field Trip

• April 18th (Saturday) -
• Day 3 of FBLA SLC @ Kearney (Day 3 of 3)
• MS Speech @ Wayne (8am)

• April 19th (Sunday) -
• Highway Cleanup - FBLA (1pm)

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Wilton's Speech Students
• 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
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Discussion Items:
• School Calendar for 26-27
• Policy updates for Attendance (Policy #503.01, #503.02, #503.03, & #504.04)
• Cost Per Pupil
• CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
  • $24,284.00
• OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • $26,126.00
• SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • $23,532.00
• HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
• $33,920.00
• Reminder for COOP with Blue River Wrestling will take place next year
• Discuss, consider, and take possible action on approval of three new activities vans due to federal regulations (approved)
• Discuss, consider, and take possible action on approval of three new sections of our roofs to continue improvement to our older building areas (approved)
• Discuss, consider, and take possible action on approval of an outdoor scoreboard (denied)
• Action Items:
• Approval of Ms. Heather Thompson's Contract
• Approval of Mr. Marcus Donner's Contract
• Approval of ESU 7 Contract for the 26-27 school year ($352,569.15) (approved)
• Helmet approval to finish our rotation for football helmets ($5,826)
• Next Meeting
• April 20th at 7pm

April 13th - In District

• Meeting with Mr. Evans (8:15am)
• Jack's Practice (5:30pm)
• Cohen's Practice (6pm)
• Weston's Practice (6:30pm)

April 14th - In District

• RHOP signing (7:30am)
• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• Village of Shelby's Board Meeting (6pm)

April 15th - In & Out of District

• Cohen's Birthday!
• Kitchen Meeting (9am)
• HS Track @ Osceola (9am)
• Brews & Dues for the Chamber (6pm)

April 16th - In & Out of District

• JH Track @ Osceola (9am)
• Jack's Practice (5:30pm)
• Cohen's Practice (6pm)
• Weston's Practice (6:30pm)

April 17th - In & Out of District

• Red Rover Meeting with Seth Gurss via Zoom (9:30am)
• Heading out for Cohen's Birthday (4pm)

April 18th - Out of District

• MS Speech @ Wayne (8am)

April 19th - In District

• Cohen's Birthday Gathering (12pm)

Keep going...

Good morning!

What a weekend! It was amazing to be part of our Prom Dance and seeing the students having a great time. There is a long list of individuals who make this possible but thank you to our Junior Class Sponsor: Stacy Stewart and the Juniors for the decorations this year! I thought it looked great. Subtle but stood out but most importantly, I thought it put the students in the spot light which was great to see. Thank you to all of our parents who made Post-Prom possible as well of those who took the time to drive either buses or vans to get our students to where they needed to be. Long night/early morning but from what I have heard, nothing but awesomeness. Lastly, thank you to those who participated or helped with Sunday's Daddy/Daughter dance. The only thing I heard was that if we could have some big screens with the Master's on, that would have been great ;)

We’ve officially hit that stretch of the year where the finish line is visible, but the tank is starting to feel empty. It’s tempting to start coasting into the summer mindset, but before you let your foot off the gas, look back at the version of you from six months ago. You’ve already done the heavy lifting and climbed the steepest part of the mountain; tripping on the flat ground of the finish line just isn't an option. We didn’t come this far just to come this far.

To our students: This final sprint is a test of character more than a test of academics. Locking in right now means protecting the investment you’ve made in yourself all year. It’s about closing the extra tabs, silencing the distractions, and deciding that you aren't just going to finish—you’re going to finish with a version of yourself you actually respect and will be proud of. Don’t just count the days; make the days count.

To our patrons and community: It takes a village and this is another example of us still coming together. Your role is vital in helping our students maintain their momentum when the burnout feels heaviest. Whether it’s providing a quiet space for study, offering a word of encouragement when the stress peaks, or simply reminding them of how much ground they’ve already covered. Your support is the fuel that gets them across the line. Let’s work together to ensure every student finishes this year with the pride and momentum they deserve.

Have a great rest of your week!

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 12:00pm
• Saturday: 9:30am to 12:00pm