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

"Love What You Do"

To do great work, we’re told we must "love what we do," but this often creates a perfectionist trap. In reality, passion isn't a constant state of enthusiasm; it’s a long-term commitment that survives the inevitable "Mondays" when the work feels like a grind. Even in a dream career, greatness is usually found in the 80% of mundane tasks that make the 20% of breakthrough moments possible. If we view love for our work as a steady underlying current rather than a daily emotional high, we gain the resilience to stay the course when the initial spark fades.

January

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October

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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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Please use the following links for the:

❄️⛄️JANUARY⛄️❄️

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

Eng Newletter: https://aptg.co/CpJ8XY

Eng Planner: https://aptg.co/tbvMgY

Span Planner: https://aptg.co/08rzJd

Span Newletter: https://aptg.co/Yhkcp2

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

Varsity Results:

SERIOUS PROSE

3rd place: Urijah Grant

5th place: Kasey Fischbach

6th place: Charlie Thompson

HUMOROUS PROSE

Champion: Urijah Grant

Runner-Up: Hayden Reznicek

POETRY

Runner-Up: Nevaeh Martinez

DUET ACTING

Runner-Up: Kreyten Zimmerman and Garrett Ruth

5th place: Kasey Fischbach and Urijah Grant

OID

Champion: Kreyten Zimmerman, Kasey Fischbach, Hayden Reznicek, and Charlie Thompson

Runner-Up: Urijah Grant, Garrett Ruth, Ashlyn Long, Charlotte Slusarski

INFORMATIVE

3rd place: Brooklyn Sumner

PERSUASIVE

3rd place: Garrett Ruth

ENTERTAINMENT

6th place: Kreyten Zimmerman

EXTEMP

Runner-Up: Hayden Reznicek

NOVICE RESULTS

SERIOUS PROSE

Runner-Up: Layla Waite

6th place: Miranda Frandsen

HUMOROUS PROSE

Champion: Gage Long

POETRY

Champion: Stephanie Hawthorne

POI

Champion: Ari Schutt

Runner-Up: Deagen Cynova

DUET ACTING

3rd place: Ashlyn Long and Gage Long

EXTEMP

Runner-Up: Stephanie Hawthorne

Congratulations and Well Done!

We Live!

• February 2nd (Monday) -

• JH Vocal/Band for CRC @ Meridian
• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• Student Board Meeting w/ Student Body (3:07pm)
• JH Girls Wrestling @ Thayer Central (4pm)
• JH CRC Concert @ Meridian (4:30pm)

• February 3rd (Tuesday) -
• JV/V GBB/BBB vs. NE Christian (5pm)
• Chuck-a-Duck Fund-Raiser
• Recognition of Youth Basketball League

• February 4th (Wednesday) -
• Book Fair (Day 1 of 7)
• FFA State Degree/Proficiency Review
• Global School Play Day
• K-5 Book It Due
• Loper Business Invitational
• Polk County Spelling Bee @ Osceola
• FFA Chapter Meeting (7:30am)

• February 5th (Thursday) -
• Book Fair (Day 2 of 7)
• CRC Boys Wrestling Invite @ East Butler (2pm)
• JH BBB @ Cross County (4pm)
• Youth Cheer/Dance (South Gym @ 6pm)

• February 6th (Friday) -
• Book Fair (Day 3 of 7)
• Wayne State Honor Choir
• FBLA Meeting in Mrs. Jensen's Room (7:30am)
• V/V GBB/BBB @ BDS (5pm)

• February 7th (Saturday) -
• Book Fair (Day 4 of 7)
• Girls District Wrestling @ Gering
• SRC Speech Invite
• Wrestling State Duels
• JH BBB @ Twin River (Monroe @ 9am)

• February 8th (Sunday) -
• Youth Basketball League

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Beth Ericson & Don Graff of ESU 7
• Board Reorganization Meeting
• Oath of Office
• Organization Meeting of the BoE
• Voting for President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Appointments of Board President for Committees for the reminder of 2026
• Review of Board Ethic/Code of Conduct (Policy 202.01)
• Swear in New Student Board Member for the 2nd Semester
• 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
• Discussion Items:
• Annual Board Calendar
• Federal Advocacy Trip to Washington D.C. (April 26th-29th)
• Review of our Annual Report for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Special Education Transportation that SRC practices
• Action Items:
• Designations
• KSB as SRC's Legal Counsel
• Pinnacle Bank as SRC's Depository Bank
• PCN & Banner-Press as Legal Newspaper
• Approval of Appointment Annually Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Coordinator (Policy 404.12) - Mr. Tucker Tejkl
• Approval of the Superintendent to be the Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator to meet federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements (Policy 718.00)
• Approval of class proposals for the 2026-2027 school year (all pending based on availability and class interest).
• Next Meeting
• February 9th at 6pm

February 2nd - In & Out of District

• SABERS #2 Sent Out (9am)
• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• Student Board Advisory Meeting (3:07pm)
• JH Girls Wrestling @ Thayer Central (4pm)

February 3rd - In District

• JV/V Girls & Boys Basketball vs. NE Christian (5pm)
• Youth Basketball League Recognition (6pm)

February 4th - In District

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February 5th - In & Out of District

• Boys Wrestling @ East Butler (2pm)
• 3rd/4th grade Basketball (6pm)
• 6th grade Basketball (7:15pm)

February 6th - In and Out of District

• JV/V Girls & Boys Basketball @ BDS (5pm)

February 7th - In and Out District

• SRC Speech Invite (8am)
• Jack's Basketball Game @ the YMCA (9:15am)
• State Duels (6pm)

February 8th - In District

• Youth Basketball League

Great Work = Love What You Do...

Good morning!

Happy Weekend and I hope you have had a great one! I have had the privilege of being able to watch many of our young students participate in our Double Dog Meet and as well as our Youth Basketball League. It makes me smile and proud of all the work that goes into these kids and the opportunities that are provided for them. From practices, to time, to money to make equipment available, and many other things but it takes many moving parts to make it possible. Why do they/we or others do this? It is because of love.

We’re often told that "the only way to do great work is to love what you do," but we rarely talk about what that love actually looks like in the hallways of SRC. It isn’t a constant state of excitement or a daily emotional high; rather, it’s a quiet, steady commitment that survives the "Mondays" when the work feels like a grind. For our staff, that love is found in the patience required when a lesson is difficult; for our students, it’s the discipline to keep practicing a skill until it clicks; and for our patrons, it’s the persistence to show up for your goals even when progress feels slow.

True passion isn't a lightning bolt that strikes us—it’s something we build together through resilience and care. At SRC, "great work" happens in the messy middle, where the boring tasks of learning and teaching transform into mastery. By moving past the myth that work must be easy to be fulfilling, we create a space where every effort, no matter how small, contributes to something extraordinary. When we embrace the struggle as part of the craft, we don't just find our passion—we prove it.

Ultimately, this commitment is what transforms SRC from a building into a heartbeat. When we choose to lead with heart—especially when we’re tired or the path ahead seems steep—we create a ripple effect that extends far beyond these walls. It’s in those unscripted moments, like a staff members' encouraging nod or a student’s hard-won breakthrough, that we see the true value of our collective work. We aren't just checking boxes or completing tasks; we are building a legacy of care and a home for one another’s dreams. That is the kind of great work that lasts, fueled by a love that doesn't just work for the communities, but belongs to it.

Have a great rest of your week!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"The Only Way To Do Great Work Is To Love What You Do."

Steve Jobs

Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl

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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