Superintendent Weekly Update
November 6th, 2022
Volume 2/Issue 12 - November 6th, 2022
Time to dig in and push through to Thanksgiving Break!
Need your help with our Veteran's Day Slideshow:
We are currently updating our slideshow and it is possible we may have lost a few slides in transition. So, if you could please spread the word that we are currently updating our roster of our veteran's, that would be greatly appreciated. If you need edits done or need to be added so we can recognize you for your service, please email ttejkl@shelby.esu7.org .
Items if added:
- Picture
- Rank
- Years Served
- Job/Role/Title
- Based out of
- Any Honors given
PowerPoint: https://drive.google.com/.../1ZCnwYKnFjAGLXVT0BQV.../view...
Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/.../1pb1IV4asoCHJVr63PTzG.../edit...
Thank you!
Note from NE DOT
A message from our NE DOT:
When behind a bus allow for a greater following distance
Stop far enough back to allow kids to safely enter/exit the bus
NEVER pass a bus when it is stopped to load/unload kids
Continue to keep our Huskies safe!
Cell Phone Policy Review
Looking to be better engaged and cut down on our cell phone referrals.
Field Trip for our ELL students (1 of 4)
Some of our Middle School and High School students took an ELL Field Trip to South Omaha last week! We enjoyed going to Jacobo's Mexican Grocery, Panaderia Internacional, Santa Fe and El Museo.
Field Trip for our ELL students (2 of 4)
Some of our Middle School and High School students took an ELL Field Trip to South Omaha last week! We enjoyed going to Jacobo's Mexican Grocery, Panaderia Internacional, Santa Fe and El Museo.
Field Trip for our ELL students (3 of 4)
Some of our Middle School and High School students took an ELL Field Trip to South Omaha last week! We enjoyed going to Jacobo's Mexican Grocery, Panaderia Internacional, Santa Fe and El Museo.
Field Trip for our ELL students (4 of 4)
Some of our Middle School and High School students took an ELL Field Trip to South Omaha last week! We enjoyed going to Jacobo's Mexican Grocery, Panaderia Internacional, Santa Fe and El Museo.
🎄Need ideas for gifts?🎄
https://shelbyrisingcity22.itemorder.com/.
Our SRC Booster Club has opened a store for ordering items that can make presents for the family! Thank you for the continued support for our Huskies!
Store closes on 11/11 at noon
Unified Bowling (1st meet of the season)
Opening meet for our Unified Bowling Team was today and they rocked it!
Out of 37 teams SRC places 5th, 7th and 8th! Congratulations to all!
Halloween at Sr. Center (1 of 3)
Kindergarten, first and second grade students performed Halloween songs for the Shelby Senior Center today. They sang loud and proud! We even had a few guest authors who read their Halloween stories. Thank you to all that supported this performance and thank you to the Senior Center for the treats! The students and staff were very grateful!
Halloween at Sr. Center (2 of 3)
Kindergarten, first and second grade students performed Halloween songs for the Shelby Senior Center today. They sang loud and proud! We even had a few guest authors who read their Halloween stories. Thank you to all that supported this performance and thank you to the Senior Center for the treats! The students and staff were very grateful!
Halloween at Sr. Center (3 of 3)
Kindergarten, first and second grade students performed Halloween songs for the Shelby Senior Center today. They sang loud and proud! We even had a few guest authors who read their Halloween stories. Thank you to all that supported this performance and thank you to the Senior Center for the treats! The students and staff were very grateful!
🎭1st Competition of the One-Act season🎭 (1 of 3)
Great job today at York University!!!
The team placed 2nd overall!!! Acting awards were earned by Aurora, Elena, and Hayden!!!
🎭1st Competition of the One-Act season🎭 (2 of 3)
Great job today at York University!!!
The team placed 2nd overall!!! Acting awards were earned by Aurora, Elena, and Hayden!!!
🎭1st Competition of the One-Act season🎭 (3 of 3)
Great job today at York University!!!
The team placed 2nd overall!!! Acting awards were earned by Aurora, Elena, and Hayden!!!
Shelby-Rising City BEEF Club
Beef Club Donations
Hello! We are bringing back the SRC Beef Club for the 22-23 school year! What is that? We are committed to partnering with local beef producers, local ag producers, stakeholders and alumni to provide local beef to students as part of the Nutrition Program served at breakfast and lunch.
You can become a BEEF PARTNERS by donating in a number ways; it is not limited to just providing local beef. What do we need? We are in need of donations of USDA ground beef, cattle, or cash so the Beef Club can process or purchase local beef to our students.
The plan is to use the local beef for hamburger patty's in the lunch program, with extra local beef being used in meals like tacos or spaghetti!
If you are interested or need more details, please reach out to Tucker Tejkl at 402-527-5946 or ttejkl@shelby.esu7.org.
More details to come by the end of the month! Thank you!
Up Next at S-RC:
November 7th
- Picture retakes (8:30am - 11am?)
- Unified Bowling @ Westbrook Lanes (In Columbus) [10am]
- JH Wrestling @ York (4pm)
- November 8th -
- Election Day
- PBiS Meeting (7:45am)
- One Act @ Humphrey St. Francis (8am)
- November 9th -
- PLC's (7:45am)
- November 10th -
- YADA Meeting (7:45am)
- Unified Bowling Triangular @ Westbrook Lanes in Columbus (9:30am)
- Europe Fundraiser Meeting (5:30pm)
- FBLA (West Gym @ 6pm)
- November 11th -
- Veteran's Day
- Program for Veteran's Day (9am) - Rolls at 8:30am
- JH Wrestling @ David City (4pm)
- November 12th
- One Act @ Fairbury (8am)
Staff Shoutouts
- Adam Nissen & Kristen Wilton - Thank you to these two who are our coaches for our One Act team! Their season is just beginning when it comes to competition but they have been having practices twice or thrice at 6am's throughout the months leading up to this point. Thank you for your dedication and look forward to seeing the results!
- Abby Kuhn & Jordan Tonniges - Shout out to these ladies who make all things possible in our 2nd grade sections! Abby is a first year teacher here at SRC but has years of teaching under her belt prior to being a Husky. Jordan has been a great mentor who has helped guide and has been a great leader for our staff! They have continued to shown why their students love coming to school with the ways they make learning and the day fun!
- Kelsey Gabel & Danielle Luettel - Thank you to these ladies who make all things possible in our 2nd grade sections! Kelsey moved up from Kindergarten and has been doing an amazing job. Danielle continues to excel in the classroom and these two have been great partners 2nd grade! They have continued to shown why their students love coming to school with the ways they make learning and the day fun!
What's New at SRC?
Maintenance Items:
Items of purchase
- Field Turf Sweeper
- New Husky Flags for the flag poles near the Activities Center
- Ambulance Parking at Football Field
Projects
- Landscaping (spring)
- Video Boards (ordered through depreciation)
- Repair/Replace Security Cameras (ongoing)
- Choir Bleachers (arrived!)
- Joint Sealing Replacement (End of School)
Final Policies that have passed from Legislation for the 22-23 year
Recap of the Week!
ICU
ICU Expectations!
Let's get ready to roll!
99.2%
Early into the 2nd quarter but our students are off to an amazing start! Let's keep it going!
Where in the World is Tejkl?
November 7th - In District
- Meeting (7:30am)
- Scott Stemper Meeting (9am)
- IEP (3:45pm)
November 8th - In District
- Election Day
- PBiS Meeting (7:45am)
November 9th - In District
- Meeting (7:30am)
- PLC's (7:45am)
- Superintendent Meeting via zoom (9am)
November 10th - In District
- CRC Superintendent Meeting @ York (12pm)
- FBLA Dodgeball
November 11th - In District
- Veteran's Day Program (9am)
- JH Wrestling @ David City (4pm)
November 5th -
- Afternoon bball in Lincoln
Message from Mr. Tejkl
"Time management"
Good evening!
I hope everyone had a great weekend and ready to rock and roll for another week! Two full weeks followed by two days before Thanksgiving Break (16 school days!). What can we accomplish in that time? A lot of things depending on what our mindset is. Let's get our game faces on and let's rock this next 16 days!
Along those lines, commitment is the foundational base of anything you deem important to you. Without commitment, you cannot have depth in anything. Without depth, there is no understanding or reasoning. Commitment is defined as the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. or an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action. What is your commitment to your school? to your friends? to your activities?
As everything, it starts with you and your mindset. No one can tell you how to be committed but it comes down to what your actions are. Continue to reflect and continue to be the best you can be.
Have a great evening and I will see you tomorrow!
Quote of the week to reflect on:
"Without commitment, you cannot have depth in anything; Whether it's a relationship, a business or a hobby."
Neil Strauss
Sincerely,
Tucker Tejkl
9th Grade Student of the Month for September
Kreyten Zimmerman
8th Grade Student of the Month for September
Olivia Frederick
7th Grade Student of the Month for September
Garrett Ruth
12th Grade Student of the Month for September
Aurora Slusarski
11th Grade Student of the Month for September
Aiden Zimmerman
10th Grade Student of the Month for September
Mackenzie "Mac" Kuns
6th Grade Student of the Month for September
Reese Carter
5-2 Record!
Great win on Friday evening! Onto Cross County!
Husky Hoops
All sheets were sent home with elementary students!
Why WE Love SRC!!!
When "The Dude" speaks, you listen
"I think the gift of time is possibly the most precious commodity we can offer. I have taught many families through the years and teaching from the oldest to the youngest siblings in a family unit holds a high honor.
I have had those instances of teaching the children of the parents I have instructed over the years. That is how a great relationship is built.
If a student has a problem, just being there to listen, offer advice, or add a few dollars towards necessities to help them achieve greatness in a safer environment. Most never forget an act of kindness that was extended towards them." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Mark Nebuda
9-12 Industrial Technology Instructor
Being There
"As a superintendent, I pride myself on being in the hallways, getting in classrooms when I can, and also attending as many events that our students are a part of.
Sometimes you can see students who have a look like something isn't right. I appreciate that they will come to me when I call them over to ask them what is going on or how can I help.
It may be something that is out of my control but I believe they appreciate that someone is willing to ask what is going on or offer help. This shows them that it is okay to talk about what is on their mind and to also reach out to others who may be feeling down and out." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Tucker Tejkl,
Superintendent
Making memories
"Some of the memories that make me the proudest to be in the field of education come from behind the scenes of the regular school day. It's the teamwork and the dedication from teachers before school, after school, or during the summer. It's the laughs in the back-to-school aisles when we run into each other because we just can't help but buy extra crayons, scissors, folders, and notebooks for students who may not have them.
It's the camaraderie from teachers and staff getting together to make tutus after school ensuring students have an awesome and unforgettable 2.22.22. Going above and beyond is something that just comes naturally for so many educators and here at Shelby-Rising City we are lucky to have the best!" #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Heather Thompson,
Principal
What is your Why?
"My greatest moments include seeing my former students as adults and hearing about their lives. My favorite was when a student told me that "math is no fun, but you somehow make it bearable!"
The number of relationships I have built over the years with students make each day worthwhile in the classroom. I love math and I get so excited when my students get the light bulb to click!" #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Becky Schueth,
High School Math
Why I love teaching!
"I had a 1st-grade student who would refuse to work and would get mad. The classroom teacher would try to talk to him but he would only get more upset. He would often come to my room to calm down and get some work done.
One day he saw I had a blanket and put it over the table. He said it was too bright in my room and proceeded to go under the table. Then, after a few minutes, he asked for his work. I asked him how he was going to see his paper and he wasn't sure. I asked if a flashlight would work and he said yes and completed his work.
When he went back to class, we shared this with the classroom teacher. She then covered one of her tables for him to do his homework when the lights were too bright. While this worked most of the time, there was one day that was really bad.
He came into my room to work and all of a sudden started tossing chairs, desks, and everything off my shelves. I took the other students to my office and shut the door and asked a para and another teacher to stay as support. I had to calm him so we sat on the floor. While we were on the floor and he started to calm down, I asked him what was wrong. He said he was hot.
So, I asked the other teacher to grab a fan and we set it so that it was blowing on him. As we continued sitting there, he told me that when his temperature changes he gets mad and can't control it. So, we came up with a plan when this starts to happen that he could use the fan in the classroom or my room to cool down. He started doing better in school and made me realize that knowing your students well helps you to be a better teacher." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Renee Bilstein,
High School Special Education
What stands out to you?
"During our book fair this year, two school employees had donated money so students who could not afford books could buy them. This is in addition to our Husky Heart program, which was funded by our change war. The two employees put their faith in me to identify those kids and put the money to good use.
One day, we had a student who was browsing, and they had that look in their eye. I didn't know about that student's situation at the time. Because of the donations of two employees, I was able to tell that student they could pick out some books from the fair. That student was so touched that they cried, and even wrote a thank you note to the donors. We were able to help many students through their donations. However, this one was particularly touching." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Mandy Peterson,
PK-12 school librarian, 6-8 STEAM, and 6th grade English
Do you have events coming up? (Community)
libbyapp.com
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 12:30pm to 4:30pm reopen 5:00pm to 7:30pm
- Thursday 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30 to 4:30pm
- Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm
- Saturday 9:30am to 1:30pm
🚨Covid-19 Update for SRC🚨
Covid-19 Update for SRC
With the new CDC guidelines, we will be following what is recommended when it comes to positive cases.
Positive case by test or symptoms --- out for 5 days & can come back to school on day 6 - a mask is recommended but not required until day 10. If you have symptoms prior to a positive test, the five day count begins previous to that (ex: if symptoms Saturday but tested positive Tuesday, you may return on Thursday).
Thank you for your flexibility with this evolving situation. We continue to put the safety of our students and staff as our #1 priority. If you have any questions, comments or concerns; please contact Mr. Tejkl on his office phone or through email.
Find me
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