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

Who do you represent each day?

The journey from a single thought/goal to destiny doesn't begin with a social media announcement, but with how we choose to act in the smallest, most daily of moments. Our daily behavior; the simple choice to be kind in our hallways, to persevere through a difficult situations, or to speak respectfully to a colleague or in public to others; is never a neutral event; it is a clear statement of character. Every action we take, from the classroom to the coffee shop, becomes a vital part of the always evolving narrative of who we are as SRC.

I encourage everyone—students, staff, and our supportive patrons—to recognize the power that we all posses with this. By leading with integrity and a clear sense of purpose, we ensure our personal and collective actions truly represent the high standard, school spirit, and powerful future of our communities.

October

#rollskies

#SRCelem

October

#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!

Link

Please use the following links for the 🎃👻OCTOBER👻🎃

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come one, come all!

Congratulations to our own Ms. Heather Thompson for being named the 2025 Distinguished Administrator Award winner in appreciation for her dedication and service to the Nebraska School Librarians Association!

What a great honor & well deserved!

Congratulations to these excellent musicians for auditioning and being accepted into the CUNE National Honor Band! They are set to perform on Friday, November 14 in Seward, NE. Great work, Huskies!

The Shelby-Rising City Music Department is proud to announce that Kasey Fischbach and Nevaeh Martinez have been selected to represent our school in the 2025 Nebraska Music Education Association All-State Chorus! Being selected as a member of this ensemble is among the highest musical honors a student can achieve in the state. This honor recognizes their incredible talent, hard work, and dedication as musicians.

The All State Chorus will be under the direction of Dr. Pearl Shangkuan, a highly sought-after conductor, lecturer and clinician who has led performances and workshops on six continents. Rehearsals will take place from Thursday, November 20 through Saturday, November 22 in Lincoln. The event will culminate in a public concert at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, UNL campus.

Congratulations to the both of you! We are incredibly proud of your achievement!

The Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science (NATS) has elected Mrs. Carrie Bauers to serve as the Central Region Member at Large on the Board of Directors from the 25-28 term!

Carrie’s experience, leadership in the classroom, and dedication to science education made her an outstanding candidate for the NATS board. Her willingness to serve will strengthen NATS’s ability to support science teachers across Nebraska and help shape professional growth opportunities for their members.

Congratulations!

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!

We Live!

• October 27th (Monday) -

• National FFA (Day 1 of 6)
• Golden Girl's Practice (6am)
• Volleyball Sub-districts (7pm)

• October 28th (Tuesday) -
• National FFA (Day 2 of 6)
• One-Act Rehearsal (6:45am)
• COG Meeting (9:45am)
  
• Volleyball Sub-districts (5:30pm)
• Equipment Check-in for Dawgs (6pm)

• October 29th (Wednesday) -
• National FFA (Day 3 of 6)
• EARLY OUT for PLC (1:27pm)
• Golden Girl's Practice (6am)
• One-Act Rehearsal (6:45am)
• Pre-ACT in West Gym (8:30am)
• Volleyball Sub-districts (6pm)
  

• October 30th (Thursday) -
• National FFA (Day 4 of 6)
• One-Act Rehearsal (6:45am)

• October 31st (Friday) -
• National FFA (Day 5 of 6)
• Halloween Night
• STUCO Meeting in Mrs. Schueth's Room
• Senior Center Performance (K-2) @ 1:15pm
• 2nd Round of Football Playoffs @ Home vs. Bloomfield (5pm)

• November 1st (Saturday) -
• National FFA (Day 6 of 6)
• Volleyball Districts Finals

• November 2nd (Sunday) -
• Daylight Saving Times Ends

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• 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
• Alarms and Speakers
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Board Committees Reviewed & Negotiations Update
• Discussion Items:
• Appoint local delegate
• Board Negotiation Committee
• Reviewing Superintendent Policies
• Discussing outdoor book drop for library
• Reviewing Option in/out Policies
• Action Items:
• Approval of Policy #718.01 (travel costs related to federal grants)
• Approval of MS & HS Track Uniforms
• Next Meeting
• November 17th at 7pm

October 27th - Out of District

• Anniversary
• Sub-Districts @ Thayer Central (5pm)

October 28th - In District

• COG Meeting (9:45am)
• Helping with Lunch Computer (10:50am)
• Sub-Districts @ Thayer Central (7pm)

October 29th - In & Out of District

• Dentist Appointment (11am)
• EARLY OUT FOR PLC (1:27pm)
• Meeting with Heartland Roofing Company (1:30pm)

October 30th - In District

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October 31st - In & Out of District

• Positive Vibes
• Field Painting Demonstration (10am)
• Senior Center Performance (1:15pm)
• 2nd round of Football Playoffs vs. Bloomfield (5pm)

November 1st - In & Out of District

• Youth Basketball Session (9am)

November 2nd - In and Out of District

• Daylight Savings Time Ends

We represent ourselves in every moment...

Good morning!

I hope you enjoyed your extended weekend and are ready to close out the month of October! We are flying through and preparing to close out our fall activities (after a longer run) and prepare for our winter activities on deck! There are a lot of exciting times around us and I can't wait to see us continue to raise our expectations and strive to exceed our standards!

SRC is more than a building; it is a community defined by its people. In last week's message, we shared the concept that our actions evolve into our character, and our character ultimately defines our destiny. This week, we explore what that means for every member of our community, without exception.

One of our pillars representing SRC is integrity. This isn't a complex ideal—it is the simple, daily choice to do the right thing, even when it is difficult or inconvenient. For all of us, integrity is demonstrated through the consistency of our effort, the honesty of our words, and the commitment we show to fairness and respect in every interaction. Whether you are leading a classroom, coaching/participating in activities, studying for an exam, or advocating for our mission in our communities, your conduct is a clear and public statement of the values we share.

Every action, positive or negative, contributes to the climate of our school. We are all responsible, and our behavior sets the standard for the entire environment. When we model patience, empathy, and professionalism, we are actively constructing a supportive culture. When we show passion for learning and dedication to excellence, we inspire those around us. This collective effort is what transforms our environment from a place where we gather into a culture where we all thrive.

To truly represent SRC is to take OWNERSHIP of its reputation and its success. This means approaching every challenge and opportunity with a sense of purpose. We must hold ourselves accountable not just for our intentions, but for the impact of our actions on others and on our lasting legacy. By leading with deliberate effort, positive intentions, and unwavering respect, we ensure that our shared conduct reflects the strength and high standards we all want the world to see. This is determined by the character we collectively demonstrate today and into tomorrow!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."

Will Bowen

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