Superintendent Weekly Update

Welcome to the middle of February! As you have seen, our students are very active with many activities and items on the agenda that range from FFA, Basketball, Cheer/Dance, Quiz Bowl, FBLA, and Wrestling! What a great way to celebrate our students and staff! If you are able, plan on attending what you can as Winter Seasons are on the downhill. Thank you to all of you who take the time to attend when possible! It is noticed and appreciated by all!

Elementary Newsletter!

You will find all kinds of news to include:

• Parent Teacher Sign-Ups
• Parent Survey (with possible gift card winnings!!)
• Important Dates for February
• February Lunch Menu
• FBLA Valentine's Fundraiser information
• Classroom News (featuring kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, HAL/STEAM, Art, & Music)
• and MORE!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

#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!

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

Link

Please use the following links for the 💗❤️💗 FEBRUARY 💗❤️💗 English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter AND learning calendar.

English Planner: https://5il.co/36wtn

Spanish Planner: https://5il.co/36wto

Spanish Newsletter: https://5il.co/36wtp

English Newsletter: https://5il.co/36wtr

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

• February 17th (Monday) -

• Zoom with Local Superintendents (10:30am)
• Principal Meeting (1:30pm)
• Calendar Committee Meeting (3:35pm)
• Girls Subdistricts at Centura (4:30pm)

• February 18th (Tuesday) -
• Girl's State Wrestling Begins (1 of 2)
• Interview with Mr. Kuhn (10am)
• Pep Rally and WoF (10:15am)
• CIP/MTSS Meeting (3:35pm)

• February 19th (Wednesday) -
• Girl's State Wrestling (2 of 2)
• CRC JH/HS Quiz Bowl (9am)

• February 20th (Thursday) -
• Boy's State Wrestling Begins (1 of 3)

• February 21st (Friday) -
• NO SCHOOL
• Boys State Wrestling (2 of 3)
• Dance/Cheer State Dance Competition (10am)
• JV/Varsity BOYS Basketball (5:30pm)

• February 22nd (Saturday) -
• Boys State Wrestling (3 of 3)

• February 23rd (Sunday) -
• StuCo Games at Senior Center (2pm)

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!

• Melissa Hyde - Thank you for a tremendous performance at the Senior Center with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders for Valentine's Day! It was a great to see our kids in action and giving back to our communities!
• Jon Riggs and Cindy Lorentzen - Thank you for all of the organization when it comes to our science fair and your flexibility with the weather! I am looking forward to seeing our students present their projects!
• Mel Hoegerl, Stacy Stewart, Heather Thompson, Bonnie Ott, Becky Schueth, & Marcus Donner - Thank you to volunteering and being part of the Polar Plunge Team! Your donations that were gathered went to a greater cause and it was a great experience to celebrate our students and SRC!

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Kristen Wilton & Clare Willis
• Consent of Agenda
• Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Administration Reports
• Student Board Advisory
• Activities Director Report
• Elementary Principal Report
• Secondary Principal Report
• Superintendent Report
• District Reports
• Technology
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Vehicle Report
• Discussion Items:
• Annual Patron's Report
• Review of upcoming NASB events
• Calendar Proposal for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Cost Per Pupil
• Action Items:
• First and Second Readings of Policy
• 204.07 (Meeting Notice)
• 504.24, 504.24E1, & 504.24R1 (Title IX)
• 717.00 & 718.00 (Fiscal Management Internal Controls)
• 402.01a (PreKindergarten Policy)
• Next Meeting
• March 10th, 2025 (5:30pm)

February 17th - In District

• Local Superintendent Superintendent Meeting (10:30am)
• Principal Meeting (1:30pm)
• Calendar Committee (3:35pm)

February 18th - In & Out of District

• Interview with Mr. Kuhn (10am)
• Pep Rally & Walk of Fame (10:15am)
• CIP/MTSS Meeting (3:35pm)
• Girl's State Wrestling Opening Night (4pm)

February 19th - In District

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February 20th - Out and In of District

• Boy's State Wrestling Opening Day (9:30am)

February 21st - In District

• NO SCHOOL
• State Cheer/Dance @ Grand Island (10am)
• Boys JV & Varsity Basketball (5:30pm)

February 22nd - Out of District

• State Wrestling Championships (9am)

February 23rd - In District

Celebrate during the tough times...

Good morning!

I apologize for the delay on getting this out but yesterday was a blur with morning meetings, afternoon of basketball, and celebrating with my family the ending of the SRC/O Basketball League. Thank you to everyone who made this possible and such a great success! As we move through the rest of this month, it is important to celebrate the good things and remember that we all go through tough times. We are all battling different things that weigh on us differently.

Celebrating good moments, no matter how small, is essential during tough times. These moments serve as reminders that even in hard times, joy and progress still happen. Whether it's a small victory, a kind gesture, or a moment of peace, recognizing these positives can uplift spirits and build resilience. Challenges may test our strength, but finding reasons to celebrate—be it personal achievements, supportive relationships, or simple everyday joys—helps maintain hope and motivation. In the darkest times, these celebrations become beacons of light, guiding us forward with renewed determination and gratitude.

It is also important to lift those up around us that may be struggling or could be dealing with those difficult times. We all want the best for ourselves and our peers but life isn't designed that way. We all fall short and fail and although that is part of life, it still stings and can suck. It is important to remember what Brené Brown said about empathy and sympathy; "Empathy is an skill that can bring people together and make people feel included, while sympathy creates an uneven power dynamic and can lead to more isolation and disconnection. It’s an unfortunate outcome given that sympathy is usually coming from a good place."

"Because often when people are facing a challenge or dealing with a difficult situation, they aren’t looking for a magic response that will fix everything. They may be looking for someone who can help them feel like they aren’t alone in solving the problem. They may be looking for someone who has been through a process or challenge before. They are definitely looking for a connection, and that’s what empathy is all about."

Have a great rest of your Monday and stay warm out there!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"Good times are a reminder and a reward for dealing with the difficult and challenging times we all go through. The trick is to celebrate the good times in advance of the difficult times. Always remember, good times await you after the difficult times pass."

James A. Murphy III

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.

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Website: https://www.shelby.esu7.org/
Location: 650 North Walnut Street, Shelby, NE, USA
Phone: 402-527-5946
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