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

IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A HUSKY!!! Any day is great but did you happen to see all the great news that came over the weekend? Champions being crowned, teams being acknowledged, and the overall message that Shelby-Rising City Public Schools does GREAT things! Congratulations to all of our students who have competed and to all of the coaches/sponsors that take the time to make things happen behind the scenes and on the big stage.

Elementary Newsletter!

You will find all kinds of news to include:

• Parent Teacher Sign-Ups
• Parent Survey (with possible gift card winnings!!)
• Important Dates for February
• February Lunch Menu
• FBLA Valentine's Fundraiser information
• Classroom News (featuring kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, HAL/STEAM, Art, & Music)
• and MORE!!

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

Link

Please use the following links for the 💗❤️💗 FEBRUARY 💗❤️💗 English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter AND learning calendar.

English Planner: https://5il.co/36wtn

Spanish Planner: https://5il.co/36wto

Spanish Newsletter: https://5il.co/36wtp

English Newsletter: https://5il.co/36wtr

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

• February 24th (Monday) -

• COG Team Meeting (1:30pm)
• Boys Basketball Sub-Districts @ Yutan (5:30pm)

• February 25th (Tuesday) -
• Boys Basketball Sub-Districts @ Yutan (7pm)

• February 26th (Wednesday) -
• 10:10 Late Start (PD with Otis and Jackie)
• K-5 Book-It Due
• CRC Speech @ Hampton (8am)
• D.C./New York Informational Meeting (6:30pm)

• February 27th (Thursday) -
• Boy's Sub District Final (TBD)
• NHS Meeting (7:30am)
• System Ready Call with EduClimber (9am)

• February 28th (Friday) -
• MEP Supports (3:05pm)
• Book Bingo Family Night (6pm)

• March 1st (Saturday) -
• Speech Invite @ McCool Junction

• March 2nd (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!

• Jenni Schutt & Korissa Eaton - Thank you for leading our JH Girl's Wrestling program and the flexibility of the changing season! They had a great year!
• Cory Watts & Korissa Eaton - Thank you for coaching our Varsity Girl's Wrestling program this year! We had many out and we qualified two of our own for the first time in history!
• Tanner Kuhn & ZeMua Baptista - Thank you for coaching our Varsity and JH Boy's Wrestling program this year! They had a tremendous year ending with a 3rd place overall team placing at State with one individual champion, two runner-ups, and a fourth place finisher (6 qualifiers in total).
• Jon Recker & Todd Conley - Thank you for coaching our Varsity Girls Basketball! They had tremendous growth from day 1 to the end of the year. We appreciate your time and patience!

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Kristen Wilton & Clare Willis
• Consent of Agenda
• Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Administration Reports
• Student Board Advisory
• Activities Director Report
• Elementary Principal Report
• Secondary Principal Report
• Superintendent Report
• District Reports
• Technology
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Vehicle Report
• Discussion Items:
• Annual Patron's Report
• Review of upcoming NASB events
• Calendar Proposal for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Cost Per Pupil
• Action Items:
• First and Second Readings of Policy
• 204.07 (Meeting Notice)
• 504.24, 504.24E1, & 504.24R1 (Title IX)
• 717.00 & 718.00 (Fiscal Management Internal Controls)
• 402.01a (PreKindergarten Policy)
• Next Meeting
• March 10th, 2025 (5:30pm)

February 24th - In District

• COG Team Meeting (1:30pm)
• Boys Sub-District Game @ Yutan (5:30pm)

February 25th - In District

• Interview with Mr. Kuhn for college class(10am)
• Jack's Soccer in Columbus (5:30pm)

February 26th - In & Out of District

• 10:10 Late Start (PD with Otis and Jackie)
• Speech @ Hampton for CRC Invite (8am)

February 27th - In District

• System Readiness Call with EduClimber (9am)

February 28th - In District

• Senator Hughes Zoom Call (8am)
• MEP Supports (3:05pm)
• Book BINGO Family Night (6pm)

March 1st - Out of District

• Speech at McCool Junction (8am)

March 2nd - In District

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

Being Present...

Good morning!

What an incredible experience for our students, staff, and patrons to see our school being represented in so many positive ways. We had team successes, individual successes, seeing hard work/dedication pay off, and seeing SRC being represented in so many positive ways. It personally makes me PROUD to be a part of a great school and seeing the many things that happen behind the scenes come to light. Do you know how many hours and early days or late evenings our students/coaches/sponsors put in? How about the amount of blood, tears, bruises, or "toughing it out" situations many go through? The hours of preparation? Or the time away from home? I also want to recognize those that may have nothing to do with the "team" itself but are present and supporting in the hallways, at the events themselves, or making sure they send that message of support. It takes us all and the village provides those opportunities. Thank you to everyone who walks through that door to continue to support each other.

Being present is essential for living a fulfilling and meaningful life. When we focus on the present moment, we fully engage with our surroundings, relationships, and experiences, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. This mindfulness allows us to appreciate the little details, make deeper connections with others, and reduce stress by letting go of unnecessary anxieties. Being present also enhances productivity and decision-making, as it helps us concentrate on the task at hand without distractions. Ultimately, embracing the present moment leads to greater happiness, improved mental well-being, and a richer, more authentic life.

I continue to struggle with this as I am there but am I truly present? I'd like to think so but I know it isn't 100% of the time. Continue to recognize, take those small steps, and try to enjoy the NOW. Time is a thief and it becomes all too apparent as the year progresses.

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"In today's rush, we all think too much - seek too much - want too much - and forget about the joy of just being."

Eckhart Tolle

Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl