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

Time is going fast...

There’s a specific kind of energy that hits a school during the end of the 3rd quarter. Graduation is no longer 'next year'—it’s in two months. While we are all busy preparing for what’s next, I want to share a reminder from a 1980s icon: 'Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.' (can you name that movie?)

Between the busy schedules and the upcoming transitions, don't forget to enjoy the people sitting next to you today. These are the moments that become the memories we’ll hold onto long after the tassels are turned."

January

#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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☘️🏀MARCH🏀☘️ English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter and planner .

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

DUET

Honors finals:

Kasey Fischbach & Urijah Grant - 3rd place

ENTERTAINMENT

Champs finals:

Kreyten Zimmerman - 5th

EXTEMPORANEOUS

Honors finals:

Kenny Pearson - 4th place

Champs finals:

Hayden Reznicek - 4th place

INFORMATIVE

Honors finals:

Paxton Cromer - 4th place

OID

Champs finals:

"Bible Camp" (Jessica Bauers, Urijah Grant, Garrett Ruth, & Charlotte Slusarski) - 4th place

"Monty Python" (Kasey Fischbach, Hayden Reznicek, Charlie Thompson, & Kreyten Zimmerman) - 1st place

HUMEROUS

Champs finals:

Urijah Grant - 4th place

Hayden Reznicek - 3rd place

POETRY

Honors finals:

Deagen Cynova - 5th place

Champs finals:

Nevaeh Martinez - 2nd place

SERIOUS PROSE

Honors finals:

Kasey Fischbach - 4th place

Charlotte Slusarski - 2nd place

Urijah Grant - 1st place

Champs finals:

Charlie Thompson - 3rd place

PERSUASIVE

Honors finals:

Garrett Ruth - 1st place

POI

Honors finals:

Jessica Bauers - 2nd place

Champs finals:

Arianna Schutt - 6th place

Nevaeh Martinez - 5th place

RUNNER-UP TEAM SWEEPSTAKES

Nebraska Statehood Day Celebration 2026

Congratulations to these students whose art was on display at the State Capitol on Friday!

The Nebraskland Foundation hosted the State Fair Art Competition entries and present awards recognizing student achievement!

Great Work!

We Live!

• March 10th (Monday) -

• District Quiz Bowl @ CCC (8am)
• Speech @ Riverside (8am)
• Administration Meeting (1:35pm)
• 5th Grade Science Fair (6pm) in Activities Hallway

• March 11th (Tuesday) -
• Spring Play Auditions (7:30am)
• Wayne State Middle School Music Festival (9am)
• ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting (9am)
• NDE External Review Begins (3pm)
• PBiS Meeting (3:25pm)
• Village of Shelby's Board Meeting
• National Honor Society Ceremony (7pm)

• March 12th (Wednesday) -
• EARLY OUT for Professional Development
• END OF 3RD QUARTER
• Day 2 of External Review (8am - 5pm)

• March 13th (Thursday) -
• NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

• March 14th (Friday) -
• NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

• March 15th (Saturday) -
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• March 16th (Sunday) -
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• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Kelly Willis (Title 1/CIP co-chair)
• 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:
• Annual Report (25-26)
• Review of upcoming NASB Events
• Calendar Proposal for starting discussion
• Cost Per Pupil
• Policy 204.07 (Meeting Notice) Review
• Policy 504.24, 504.24E1, & 504.24R1 (Title IX) Review
• Policy 717 & &718 (Disposal of Property Under Federal Grants & Fiscal Management Internal Controls) Review.
• Policy 402.01a (preKindergarten) Review
• Review the Annual Board Calendar from NASB
• Depreciation Spending Discussion
• Activity Vans
• Roof Sections
• Outdoor Scoreboard
• Action Items:
• Approval of IXL for the next three school years (26/27, 27/28, & 28/29) for a total of ($29,700) & broken up over that three-year span. This is a General Fund item for Curriculum purchases.
• Next Meeting
• March 16th at 7pm

March 9th - In District

• Administration Meeting (1:35pm)
• 5th Grade Science Fair (6pm)

March 10th - In & Out of District

• Covering Elementary Front Office (7:40am)
• ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting (9am)
• ESU 7 Executive Meeting (12pm)
• Beginning of NDE External Year 5 Review (3pm)
• National Honor Society Ceremony (7pm)

March 11th - In District

• Early Out for Professional Development
• END OF 3rd Quarter
• Meeting with Kitchen (9am)
• Second day of NDE External Year 5 Review (8am - 5pm)

March 12th - Out of District

• No School (Spring Break)

March 13th - Out of District

• No School (Spring Break)

March 14th - Out of District

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March 15th - Out of District

Don't Blink...

Good morning!

Another week down and now we are staring down the end of the 3rd quarter. February was a heck of a month that challenged us in many ways but we made it through. One thing that has stuck with me is the phrase "it is that time of year...". I do understand that but I am also wondering how we can make the rest of our months thrive? It is a collective effort. Not only in the hallways to the classrooms but from the walk home to being present at home. From parents, to grandparents, to our community members...it takes a village to create the best for our kids and it doesn't squarely fall on one person. Let's keep this in mind as our moments with all of us being together is coming to a close.

As we close out the 3rd quarter, there is a specific kind of energy that hits our halls—graduation is no longer a distant date on the calendar; it’s right around the corner. It’s easy to get caught up in the blur of assignments and the countdown to summer, but as the legendary Ferris Bueller once said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." We often fall into the "fast-forward trap," treating our current days as a dreading experience and hoping the day gets over fast so we can move on to the next. But the reality is that this feeling is where life actually happens. This quarter is the bridge to our final memories of the year, and if we spend all our energy racing toward the finish line, we’ll arrive there exhausted without having actually experienced the journey.

Soon, the daily grind we take for granted—the friends at the lockers, the teachers who challenge us, and the shared laughs in the cafeteria—will begin to change as we all move in different directions. These moments aren’t just "filler" in a school day; they are what making of our communities. To make sure we don't waste the "now," my challenge for you this week is to find an "Unsung Hero"—a teacher, colleague, custodian, cafeteria worker, patron, or student/classmate who makes your day better—and take 30 seconds to tell them you appreciate them. Being intentional like this reminds us that even when life moves fast, we have the power to slow it down. The bell is going to ring eventually, so let’s make sure we enjoy the class while it’s still in session.

Have a great rest of your week!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

John Hughes (Ferris Bueller)

Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl

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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