Superintendent Weekly Update

2 weeks until the end of the semester! What are you doing to make sure you are doing everything you can to be your best self as the semester comes to a close? Finishing strong is not only important step for the now but it prepares you for the future as it is a foundation of what 25-26 can be! You are more than you think you are!

Elementary Newsletter!

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Middle & High School Newsletter!

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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!

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Take a look at all the great things we continue to do here at SRC!

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Please use the following links for the DECEMBER English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter AND daily learning planner.

English newsletter https://5il.co/3280d

Spanish newsletter https://5il.co/3280e

English learning planner https://5il.co/32809

Spanish learning planner https://5il.co/3280b

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

• December 9th (Monday) -

• Administration Meeting in Room 402 (1:30pm)
• Student Board Advisory Meeting in the Library (3:05pm)
• JH GBB vs. David City (4pm)
• JV BBB vs. Fullerton (5:30pm)

• December 10th ( Tuesday) -
• SPED Training in Wakefield (9am)
• ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting (10am)
• PBiS Meeting (3:35pm)
• Varsity Boys Wrestling vs. North Bend Dual (SENIOR NIGHT) - 6pm
• Village of Shelby's Board Meeting (6pm)

• December 11th (Wednesday) -
• CRC Superintendent Meeting @ Hampton (12pm)

• December 12th (Thursday) -
• StuCo Meeting Room 207 (7:30am)
• JH GBB vs. Aquinas (4pm)
• Girls Wrestling @ Fairbury Triangular (5pm)
• Elementary Concert (7pm)

• December 13th (Friday) -
• Guiding Coalition (7:30am)
• JV/Varsity GBB/BBB vs. Cedar Bluffs (4:30pm, 6pm, 7:30pm)

• December 14th (Saturday) -
• Girl's & Boy's Wrestling @ North Bend Invite (9:30am)
• JH Girls Basketball @ EMF (10am)
• JV/V GBB/BBB @ Twin River (1pm)

• December 15th (Sunday) -
• Holiday Stroll (3pm)

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!

• Mrs. Emily Blackburn - Thank you for manning the camera or having one of your students doing it so that we can have the amazing photos for our records! It is something that doesn't go unnoticed!
• Mrs. Michelle Gray & Mr. Chris Alt - Thank you for all the time you take to clean our gyms, hallways, and everything in between! We truly appreciate the time you put into making our facilities look amazing.
• Mrs. Bonnie Ott - Thank you for coming in and rocking it! We are happy that you are here with us and excited for all the great things that are to come. The giving tree is just one example of the positive impact you have already made!

• Meeting Agenda
• Americanism Meeting (6:50pm)
• Visitors
• Administration Reports
• Discussion Items:
• Americanism at SRC
• Audit Review
• Review of Policies 603.01, 603.02, 603.04, & 611.07
• Nebraska Fire Sprinkler Proposal
• Action Items:
• Approval of the contract for Mrs. Bonnie Ott
• Softball co-op for the 25/26 & 26/27 school years
• Next Meeting
• December 16th, 2024 (5:30pm)

December 9th - Out & In District

• Meeting in Columbus (8:30am)
• Principal Meeting (1:30pm)
• Student Advisory Board Member Meeting (3:05pm)
• JV BBB Game (6pm)

December 10th - Out and In District

• ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting followed by Executive Committee (9am)
• PBiS Meeting (3:35pm)
• Wrestling Dual at Home (6pm)

December 11th - Out of District

• Out of the building for the day

December 12th - In District

• JH GBB vs. Aquinas (4pm)
• Elementary Winter Concert (7pm)

December 13th - In and Out of District

• Guiding Coalition Meeting (7:30am)
• Varsity GBB/BBB vs. Cedar Bluffs (4:30pm)

December 14th - Out of District

• Dance Competition
• North Bend Invite (9:30am)

It is how you finish...

Good morning!

I hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed the gorgeous weather! It is amazing that we still have a few of these days scattered throughout the winter. Take advantage while you can!

Accepting the conditions of your existing life can be a powerful act. It involves acknowledging where you are, without judgment or denial, and understanding that your circumstances and while they my not be great, life led you up to this point. Acceptance doesn't mean quitting; rather, it means embracing reality as it is, with the recognition that some things are beyond your control. This mindset can provide a sense of peace, allowing you to focus on what you can influence while releasing the need to constantly fight against what cannot be changed.

On the other hand, taking responsibility for changing your life requires courage, self-discipline, and a willingness to confront discomfort. However, you have the power to make decisions that shape your future. Changing your circumstances might mean taking risks, stepping out of your comfort zone, or making difficult choices. It could involve setting new goals, breaking old habits, or even rethinking your values. Ultimately, taking responsibility for change is about claiming agency in your life—recognizing that, although change can be challenging, you are the one who can initiate and navigate the transformation toward a life that aligns more closely with your aspirations and values.

Have a great rest of your Sunday and I will see you tomorrow!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"There are two primary choices in life: To accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them."

Denis Waitley

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 1:30pm
• Saturday: 9:30am to 1:30pm

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