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 April! Where the sunshine, flowers, and rain showers are welcomed. As we get closer to the end, it is important to show up each day and bring our best. We can not be satisfied with where we are at or coast into the end. Finish with a purpose and finish to be the best version of yourself. Each day is an opportunity to be better.

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!

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!

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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!!! 💛 🖤 🐾

Congratulations goes to our own Becky Schueth who has been named a State Finalist for this award!

This is the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. Awards are given to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas.

Mrs. Schueth is currently teaching high school mathematics here at SRC. This is her 11th year at S-RC and I teach Geometry, Technical Math, College Algebra, PreCalculus and Calculus. Becky has 20 years of experience in teaching and she began her career at Columbus High School. Mrs. Schueth Bachelor’s (2005) and Master’s (2009) degrees are from Wayne State College. She enjoys sharing her excitement for math with her students each day!

When you see her, please make sure you congratulate her on this incredible achievement! We are all proud and rooting for you!

Shout out to our Athletic Trainer, Mitch Kurtenbach, for all he does! Thanks for being part of our Husky Family!

SRC students in Grades 6-12:

If you are interested in participating in this year's spring play, you MUST respond to the Google Form in your email before noon on Sunday, March 23. See you at the read through Monday morning!

Here is a tremendous opportunity for our students, staff, & communities!

Voices of Resilience is a free-will donation event that features many top speakers to focus on mental health awareness. This event will feature meaningful conversations about the challenges of competition, overcoming obstacles, and prioritizing emotional well-being. This is open to all ages!

This will be on April 12th in York, NE at York High School Theater.

We will start rolling out forms that will be completed via the PowerSchool Parent Portal soon, and beginning this fall, ALL student forms will be completed via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Need to sign up for a Parent Account? See the instructions below, then watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc9gfTScnUI

Want to fill out your student(s) forms on your mobile device? See the instructions below on getting the app, then watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNZs_AloU-c

Pronto empezaremos a distribuir formularios que se completarán a través del Portal PowerSchool. A partir de este otoño, todos los formularios de los estudiantes se completarán a través del Portal para Padres de PowerSchool.

¿Necesitas crear una cuenta para padres? Consulta las instrucciones a continuación y luego mira este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc9gfTScnUI

¿Quieres completar los formularios de tu(s) estudiante(s) en tu dispositivo móvil? Consulta las instrucciones a continuación para obtener la aplicación y luego mira este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNZs_AloU-c

@UNLExtension is here at SRC to discuss entrepreneurship with our SRC students as well as other county schools! At the end, they will create a product to sell! Thank you to the mentors who are here as well leading our groups!

#inventureday

#rollskies

• March 30th (Monday) -

• Play Practice (6:30am)
• Informational Tryout Cheer/Dance Meeting (7:30am)
• 3rd Grade Field Trip - SAC Museum (8:30am)
• Administration Meeting (1:30pm)
• Boys Golf Quad @ Indian Head (3:30pm)

• April 1st (Tuesday) -
• Play Practice (6:30am)
• Spring Concert Meeting with Mrs. Hyde (7:45am)
• Book-It Reward Assembly (8:30am)
• Jr. High Track Meet @ Osceola (3pm)

• April 2nd (Wednesday) -
• FFA State Convention (Day 1 of 3)
• Quiz Bowl @ Seward (8:30am)

• April 3rd (Thursday) -
• FFA State Convention (Day 2 of 3)
• Varsity Track Meet @ Osceola (9am)

• April 4th (Friday) -
• FFA State Convention (Day 3 of 3)
• Tryout Practice for Cheer/Dance (6:30pm)

• April 5th (Saturday) -
• Prom (6:30pm Meal)

• April 5th (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!

• Stacy Stewart-Thank you for all the preperation leading up to and during prom! It takes a lot of time, organization, and patience. We are appreciative and thank you for making it a great experience for our students!
• John Rasmussen & Susan Doehling - Thank you for taking the time to transport our students to post-prom this year! Our post-prom committee appreciates that they are able to save a few $ and our district appreciates knowing we will have our students transported safely in your hands.
• Sara Jensen - Thank you for taking time out of your weekend to transport our All State Band students to Kearney on Saturday with Ms. Lomenario. We truly appreciate it!

• 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 31st - Out of District

• Chaperone for 3rd Grade - SAC Museum (8:30am)

April 1st - In & Out of District

• Spring Concert Meeting with Mrs. Hyde (7:45am)
• Book-It Reward Assembly (8:30am)
• Five-Year Visit Intros & Team Planning through zoom (9:30am)
• JH Track Meet @ Osceola (3pm)

April 2nd - In District

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April 3rd - In & Out of District=

• Varsity Track Meet @ Osceola (9am)

April 4th - Out of District

• Taking JH FFA Students to Lincoln, NE (6am)

April 5th - In District

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April 6th - In District

The importance of celebrating...

Good morning!

Welcome to April (almost)! As we hit the last full month of the school year, it is important to make sure that we are finishing strong. It is easy to coast and simple to say "that is good enough" but we can not fall for its trap. Each day is an opportunity to be our best and become a little bit better. Step up and embrace that opportunity and challenge.

As we bring our best, it is important to celebrate throughout our day and lives. We get so caught up in the past or future that we look past what we are doing in the moment. Absolutely! Here's a paragraph you could use in a newsletter: In the hustle of daily life, it's easy to overlook the small moments that bring joy. However, celebrating these 'little things' is crucial for our well-being. Acknowledging a morning cup of coffee, a workout, a kind word from a colleague/peer, or a beautiful sunset can trigger the release of dopamine, boosting our mood and motivation. This practice combats our natural negativity bias, shifting our focus towards optimism and gratitude. By recognizing these small wins, we build momentum, create productivity, and strengthen our relationships. More importantly, it cultivates mindfulness and resilience, contributing to better mental and emotional health.

In the end, let's make it a point to celebrate the simple joys each day, creating a more positive and fulfilling experience for ourselves and those around us."

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"It is important to celebrate our victories, but we cannot linger on them. For the Infiite Game is still going and there is still much work to be done."

Simon Sinek

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