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 September!

I hope you had a great weekend and that you enjoy the extra day tomorrow! Congratulations to all of those who competed at the State Fair (both 4H & FFA) as well as all of our other activities that are rolling (softball, dance/cheer, girl's golf, quiz bowl, one-act, football)!

This month marks a pivot from the relaxed pace of summer to the full swing of academic and extracurricular life. The fall season is a call to action, demanding we step up to new challenges and deepen our knowledge both academically and socially. With a packed calendar of activities and a focus on learning, now is the time to commit! Let’s remember that success is earned through hard work and determination. I am excited to witness the incredible achievements that will come from our collective efforts, TOGETHER!

September

#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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🥎🏌️‍♀️SEPTEMBER 🏈🏐

Spanish and English editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter AND daily planner.

September Links - Parents Make the Difference:

Spanish Newsletter: https://5il.co/3ogyv

Spanish Planner: https://5il.co/3ogzk

English Newsletter: https://5il.co/3ogyw

English Planner: https://5il.co/3ogzl

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

Calling all 3rd, 4th, 5th Graders!

SRC's Got Talent will be October 8th. Parent permission forms are due Thursday, September 4th. Auditions will be September 8 & 9.

Can't wait to see what talents you will share this year!!!

A letter went home with you FALL sport athlete. It is about a healthy snack station that we are going to utilize before they have practice. If you want your child to participate, we are asking you to pay $20/athlete. This will allow them one healthy snack before practice each day.

Check out the letter that was sent home with your athlete.

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!

Coming Soon:

• September 1st (Monday) -

• NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)

• September 2nd (Tuesday) -
• One-Act Auditions (6:45am)
• Administration Meeting (bi-weekly) (1:35pm)
• Softball vs. HWY 91 @ David City (5pm)
• DAWG's Practice (5:30pm)
• JV/V Volleyball @ Madison (5:30/6:30pm)
• 6th Grade VB Practice (6:15pm)

• September 3rd (Wednesday) -
• One-Act Auditions (6:45am)
• CRC Activities & Superintendent Meeting @ York (11am)

• September 4th (Thursday) -
• One-Act Auditions (6:45am)
• Girls Golf @ GICC (Indian Head) (9am)
• JH Volleyball vs. Cross County (4pm)
• Softball @ Lakeview (5pm)
• DAWG's Practice (5pm)
• JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Cross County (6pm)
• 6th grade VB practice (6:15pm)

• September 5th (Friday) -
• Positive Vibes Friday!
• 4th/5th grade Little Spikers practice (6pm)
• Varsity Football vs. Sandy Creek (7pm)

• September 6th (Saturday) -
• NHS Adopt-a-Highway (10am)

• September 7th (Sunday) -
• Little Spikers (1pm)
• SRCO Dawg's vs. High Plains (2:30pm)

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!

• PLC Discussions!
• I was able to go around and listen to all of our teachers discussing their goals, looking at MAP data from last year, and identifying our strengths and areas to improve! There were many great things that came through these talks:
• CTE discussing how to incorporate career identification and how to make career pathways possible.
• Lower elementary identifying the strengths within ELA and where the gaps were to connect going forward
• Upper elementary identifying the strengths within Math (graphing) and where the gaps were to connect going forward
• Secondary math/science finding that number sense was low but that all of our grade levels have improved in their proficiency.
• Specials teachers identifying their students and how to incorporate their skills in their classrooms
• Social Studies identifying what they need to do to comply with legislation as well as how to increase reading comprehension in their classrooms.
• Secondary English finding their strengths in their students, connecting how to improve the strengths within their grade levels as students move up.
• PE discussing their students as well as creating a weekly newsletter

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mr. Brian Evans
• 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
• Pre Trip Inspection Forms
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Discussion Items:
• Columbus Hospital Athletic Trainer Agreement
• REAP Funds
• Eakes Lease of our New Copiers
• Area Membership Meeting @ York
• Resolution of increasing the school district's base growth %
• Reviewing of Asbestos Report from 2024
• Possible Purchase Taski Aero 3500
• Discussion on JH/Varsity Girl's and Boy's Old Locker Room
• Action Items:
• Approval of Pekny & Associates, CPS's, PC to audit the financial statements of SRC
• Approval of EMC Insurance for the 25-26 school year
• Next Meeting
• August 29th, 2025 (7:00am)
• September 10th, 2025 (6:30pm/6:45pm/7pm)

All is in!

September 1st - In District

• NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)

September 2nd - In District

• EduCLIMBER Meeting (8:30am)
• Administration Meeting (bi-weekly) (1:35pm)
• Dawgs Practice (5:30pm)
• Softball @ David City (5pm)

September 3rd - In & Out of District

• CRC Activities Director and Superintendent Meeting @ York (11am)

September 4th - In District

• Dawg's Practice (5:30pm)
• Softball @ Lakeview (5pm)
• JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Cross County (6pm/7pm)

September 5th - In District

• Positive Vibes Friday
• Varsity Football vs. Sandy Creek (7pm)

September 6th - Out of District

• Flag Football @ Wahoo (8:50am)

September 7th - In District

• DAWG's Football vs. High Plains (2:30pm)

Consistency...

Good morning!

I hope your weekend is going great and that you are able to enjoy the extended break! Labor Day is more than just a long weekend—it's a day dedicated to honoring the hard work and dedication of the American worker. From teachers and healthcare professionals to construction workers and small business owners, this holiday recognizes the essential contributions of everyone who makes our society function. Enjoy this day of rest and celebration, well-deserved for all your efforts.

As we turn the page to September, we are met with the start of a season filled with new opportunities and challenges. Here is the quote for this week: "You throw a bucket of water on a rock and it doesn't do anything. You let a drop of water fall on a rock and it will create a hole. Consistency beats intensity almost certainly."

This simple yet powerful message applies to everyone in and out of our school building. For our students, it's about the daily commitment to learning, the steady practice of a new skill, and the consistent effort to be kind. For our teachers and staff, it’s the constant encouragement you offer, the steady hand that guides a struggling student, and the positive energy you bring to our buildings day after day. And for our families and community members, it's your ongoing support that builds the stable foundation upon which our district can thrive.

True progress and meaningful impact aren't born from a single, grand gesture. They are the result of small, determined efforts over time. On the days when we feel less than 100%, remember that giving 100% of what we have is more than enough. By leading with a positive attitude and focusing on that consistent effort, each of us—students, teachers, and patrons—is creating a ripple effect of success that will benefit our entire district today and into the future!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"You throw a bucket of water on a rock and it doesn't do anything. You let a drop of water fall onto a rock every day and it creates a hole. Consistency beats intensity almost certainly."

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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