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

Do unto others

The phrase "Do unto others" is the cornerstone of the Golden Rule. It is a simple yet powerful reminder: Treat everyone with the same kindness, respect, and consideration you wish to receive yourself. This principle encourages empathy and reciprocal action, serving as the universal blueprint for fostering a strong, positive, and supportive community.

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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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🍂 🏈 🦃 NOVEMBER 🦃 🏈 🍂

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

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Span Planner: https://aptg.co/nGxSyX

Eng Newsletter: https://aptg.co/85gKYn

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

The Shelby-Rising City National Honor Society is spreading holiday cheer by delivering complimentary fruit baskets to elderly and retired individuals in our community. If you are interested in receiving a basket (or know someone who would), please complete the form below, and an NHS member will reach out to you shortly to arrange delivery.

Deliveries will be made on Saturday, December 20, starting at 10:30 am. If you are unavailable during this time, any remaining baskets will be taken to the Senior Center for later pickup. Please let us know if you’ll be home and provide your delivery address or any special instructions if needed.

We look forward to sharing a little holiday joy with you! Thank you for being a part of this special mission. Happy Holidays from the Shelby-Rising City NHS!

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Congratulations to Garrett Ruth and Layla Waite on being selected for the 2026 Kearney Underclassmen Honor Band!

Garrett earned a spot in the Wind Ensemble, and Layla was chosen for the Symphonic Band.

They will proudly represent our school on January 19, 2026.

We Live!

• December 8th (Monday) -

• FFA District LDE's
• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• Student Board Advisory Meeting (3:07pm)
• 5-Year Framework Check In (4:15pm)
• JH Girls Basketball @ David City (4:30pm)
• JH Boys Wrestling @ Central City (5pm)

• December 9th (Tuesday) -
• December Superintendent & Principal Meeting at ESU 7 (8am)
• PBiS Meeting (3:25pm)
• CIP/MTSS Ext. Visit Work (3:35pm)
• Boys Wrestling @ North Bend Dual (6pm)

• December 10th (Wednesday) -
• FFA Nebraska Ag Expo
• Elementary Concert Rehearsal throughout the day

• December 11th (Thursday) -
• Elementary Concert Dress Rehearsal as a whole (2pm)
• Girls Wrestling @ Tri County (4pm)
• JH Girls Basketball @ Aquinas (4:30pm)
• Elementary Winter Concert (7pm)

• December 12th (Friday) -
• FBLA meeting in Mrs. Jensen's room (7:30am)
• MS/HS Rehearsal Practice throughout the day
• CRC Superintendent Meeting (12pm)
• Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball @ Cedar Bluffs (4:30pm)

• December 13th (Saturday) -
• Spirit of the Midwest Dance Competition
• Boys Wrestling @ Osceola Invite (9am)
• Girls Wrestling @ North Bend (9:30am)

• December 14th (Sunday) -
• STUCO Downton Christmas Stroll

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Luettel & National FFA Students
• Alaina Andel
• 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
• Americanism Review
• Negotiations Update
• Discussion Items:
• Audit Discussion/Review
• Review of Policies 603.01 (Curriculum Development), 603.02 (Curriculum Adoption), 603.04 (Curriculum Evaluation), & 611.07 (Graduation Requirements)
• NASB Superintendent Evaluation
• Blue River Co-op to be reevaluated next year for the 27-28 & 28-29
• Certification for the 2026 Elections
• 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

December 8th - In District

• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• Meeting Jack Moles (3pm)
• Student Board Advisory Meeting (3:07pm)
• 5-Year Framework Check-In (4:15pm)

December 9th - Out and In District

• ESU 7 Principal & Superintendent Meeting (8am)
• Executive Meeting (12pm)
• CIP/MTSS Ext. Visit Work (3:35pm)
• 3rd/4th Grade Basketball Practice (6pm)
• 6th Grade Basketball Practice (7:15pm)

December 10th - In District

• NCSA Legislative Preview (9am)
• Meeting with Mrs. Pflueger (11:30am)
• MDT Meeting (3:30pm)

December 11th - In District

• E3: Emergency and Safety App Demo (10am)
• Elementary Winter Concert (7pm)

December 12th - In & Out of District

• CRC Superintendent Meeting (12pm)

December 13th - Out of District

• Spirit of the Midwest Dance Competition
• Boys Wrestling @ Osceola Invite (9am)
• Girls Wrestling @ North Bend (9:30am)

December 14th - In District

• 3rd/4th Boys Basketball Practice (1pm)
• 6th Boys Basketball Practice (2:15pm)
• STUCO Downtown Christmas Stroll

Unto Others...

Good morning!

I hope your Sunday is off to a great start and your weekend has been a good one! Congratulations to our Unified Bowling team/coaches and One-Act cast, crew, and coaches for an amazing season! You represented SRC to the fullest and showed up every meet. Very proud of you all and thank you for all the time and effort you put into your craft!

The wisdom within "Do unto others"—the Golden Rule—is never more important than now as we enter the season of giving. This quote asks us to treat everyone with the same kindness, respect, and generosity we wish to receive ourselves.

Think for a moment about a time when you were struggling, and someone simply reached out or offered a hand or even a quick conversation. That feeling of being seen and supported is exactly what we strive to give back to each other and throughout our communities.

The true power of this rule is the call to action and awareness. It is the reminder that when we notice someone struggling or see something "out of place," we must lend a helping hand. This commitment is critical as many of us navigate personal challenges—this is when our empathy matters most.

While December inspires us to be generous, our goal is to make this proactive support a daily and year-round commitment. By choosing to see and act, we ensure that every member of our school family feels continuously valued, supported, and never alone. This is what Shelby-Rising City Public Schools is all about. I witness it every day from students, to our staff, and to our patrons.

Look around, reach out, and let your kindness be the light that strengthens our entire community.

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"We live by the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Jane O'Meara Sanders

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