Superintendent Weekly Update
February 19th, 2023
Volume 2/Issue 25 - February 19th, 2023
Congratulations to all of our winter activities as we are getting closer to the end of the winter season and spring season is right around the corner (Feb. 27th). Speech and Boys Bball are still competing!
Boys Subdistrict Bracket
State Dance Results!
Great Season Ladies!!!
Heck of a year ladies!
Great run by our Huskies as they battled tooth and nail vs. Centennial!
Elementary Students at the senior center!
For Valentines Day!
Elementary Students at the senior center!
For Valentines Day.
Elementary Students at the senior center!
For Valentines Day!
Elementary Students at the senior center!
For Valentines Day!
Elementary Students at the senior center!
For Valentines Day!
Elementary Students at the senior center!
For Valentines Day!
State Results!
State Results!
State Results!
State Results!
State Results!
(0-2 record)
State Results!
Boys Golf District
Middle School and High School Quiz Bowl Results
9th place finish for our teams!
Track Meeting
There will be an important meeting on Friday, February 24th at 4pm in the West Gym. All athletes interested in participating in track and field this year are strongly encouraged to attend. If you are still in your sport season find either Coach Kemper or Coach Kubik for information on the upcoming season. We look forward to seeing you there! Go Huskies!
Humphrey Speech Invite Results
4th as a Team!
Runner-ups!!!
Yesterday's speech meet was at Fullerton. Our Varsity team was meet Runner-up and our Novice team came in 4th place!
Varsity Results:
Serious Prose
Meet Champion -- Aurora
3rd place -- Elena
Poetry
2nd place -- Nevaeh
3rd place -- Lilly
4th place -- Ellie
Entertainment
5th place -- Lillian
6th place -- Mac
Humorous Prose
6th place -- Kasey
Extemp
5th place -- Clare
POI
3rd place -- Clare
Novice Results:
Serious Prose
2nd place -- Alexis
3rd place -- Jessica
4th place -- Lila
Humorous Prose
6th place -- Kenny
Extemp
2nd place -- Jorge
Duet Acting
2nd place -- Jessica and Alexis
Informative
5th place -- Aurora
OID
2nd place -- Nevaeh, Kendall, Hayden, and Kasey
12th grade Student of the Month for January!
11th grade Student of the Month for January!
10th grade Student of the Month for January!
9th grade Student of the Month for January!
8th grade Student of the Month for January!
7th grade Student of the Month for January!
6th grade Student of the Month for January!
SOM!
JH Honor Choir
Staff of the Month for January!
Staff of the Month for December
Staff of the Month for December
gathering all at one time is tough :)
Up Next at S-RC:
February 20th (Monday) -
- National FFA Week
- Admin Meeting (6am)
- CIP Meeting (3:45pm)
- Double Dog Wrestling Practice (6pm)
- Speech Public Performance (7pm)
- February 21st (Tuesday) -
- National FFA Week
- Student Council Meeting (7:40am)
- West Gym in Use (6:30pm)
- Boys Bball Sub-District vs BDS (@McCool Junction) (7:15pm)
- February 22nd (Wednesday) -
- National FFA Week
- PLC's (7:45am-8:25am)
- Elementary Spelling Bee (Osceola)
- Otis is here for HS
- HS Speech @ CRC (Meridan)
- February 23rd (Thursday) -
- National FFA Week
- CAP at ESU7 with Team (8:30am)
- Double Dog Wrestling Practice (6pm)
- West Gym in Use (6:30pm)
- February 24h (Friday) -
- National FFA Week
- February 25th (Saturday) -
- Boys Basketball District Final
- HS Speech @ McCool Junction (8am)
- West Gym in Use (10am)
Staff Shoutouts
- Mrs. Peterson & Ms. Miller - Thank you to these ladies for running a terrific book fair for our students and communities! It was great to see all the books and donations given!
- Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Hernbloom, Mrs. Lorentzen, Mr. Riggs & Ms. Thompson - Thank you to all attending the Continuous Improvement team meeting at ESU7 on the 15th! I was told it was a great experience and also helped track where we are and were we are going to go!
- Mrs. Humlicek! - Thank you for taking the time on Parent Teacher Conference day to help facilitate CRP training for our MS/HS staff! Our elementary will be doing their training on the 21st of March! Thank you again for your time and dedication to our students, staff and district!
What's New at SRC?
Maintenance or School Items:
Items of purchase
- Light Replacement
Projects
- Landscaping (spring)
- Repair/Replace Security Cameras (on going as we are gathering options)
- Joint Sealing Replacement (End of School)
What is going on at SRC?
- District Finals
- Speech Meets
Recap of the Week!
ICU
ICU Expectations!
Let's get ready to roll!
99.7%
2 students missing 2 assignments! So close to being caught up! Keep up the great work!
Where in the World is Tejkl?
February 20th - In District
- Admin Meeting (9am)
- CIP Meeting (3:50pm)
- Double Dog and Speech Performance (6pm/7pm)
February 21st - In District
- Boys Subdistrict @ McCool Junction (7:15pm)
February 22nd - Out of District
- PLC's (7:45am)
- HS Speech @ Meridan
February 23rd - In/Out District
- CAP at ESU7
- Double Dog Wrestling Practice (6pm)
February 24th - In District
- Boardworks Webinar (9am)
- DAC Touchbase (12pm)
- Senator Hughes Zoom (1:30pm)
January 25th - Out of District
- HS Speech @ McCool Junction
Message from Mr. Tejkl
"Finding Balance...
Good morning!
I hope everyone is having a great weekend and if you were on the road for one of our many activities, I hope the traveling was good and many memories were made! Congratulations to our wrestlers and coaches who were down at the state tournament and way to represent SRC! Another shoutout to our cheer/dance team as they competed at state in Grand Island! Finally, congratulations to our boys basketball team as they wrapped up their regular season and are heading to sub-districts starting Tuesday.
"Balance is not something you find. It's something you create." Jana Kingsford makes it clear that balance isn't something that finds you but something that you have to make happen yourself. It is easier said than done but is necessary for all to find. The definition of balance is to keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall. For us, it is the balance of life, balance of work and the balance between sane and insane (just kidding).
It is a constant battle to give yourself 100% to everything that you do without feeling that one side is not getting the fair share. We may feel like we need to put everything into our job/work for us to support others. We may feel we need to put more into homes to try and balance other things out. It is a tough balancing act and can push us over the edge. Communication is key and asking for help is a necessity when needed. Balance takes time and it takes work. It doesn't magically present itself to us. Make a plan, follow the best you can but be flexible as some days you may fall one way or the other. That being said, if you know you are giving your best and doing your best, that ultimately is the win we need.
Have a great evening and I will see you all tomorrow!
Quote of the week to reflect on:
"Balance is not something you find. It's something you create."
Jana Kingsford
Sincerely,
Tucker Tejkl
Why WE Love SRC!!!
When "The Dude" speaks, you listen
"I think the gift of time is possibly the most precious commodity we can offer. I have taught many families through the years and teaching from the oldest to the youngest siblings in a family unit holds a high honor.
I have had those instances of teaching the children of the parents I have instructed over the years. That is how a great relationship is built.
If a student has a problem, just being there to listen, offer advice, or add a few dollars towards necessities to help them achieve greatness in a safer environment. Most never forget an act of kindness that was extended towards them." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Mark Nebuda
9-12 Industrial Technology Instructor
Being There
"As a superintendent, I pride myself on being in the hallways, getting in classrooms when I can, and also attending as many events that our students are a part of.
Sometimes you can see students who have a look like something isn't right. I appreciate that they will come to me when I call them over to ask them what is going on or how can I help.
It may be something that is out of my control but I believe they appreciate that someone is willing to ask what is going on or offer help. This shows them that it is okay to talk about what is on their mind and to also reach out to others who may be feeling down and out." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Tucker Tejkl,
Superintendent
Making memories
"Some of the memories that make me the proudest to be in the field of education come from behind the scenes of the regular school day. It's the teamwork and the dedication from teachers before school, after school, or during the summer. It's the laughs in the back-to-school aisles when we run into each other because we just can't help but buy extra crayons, scissors, folders, and notebooks for students who may not have them.
It's the camaraderie from teachers and staff getting together to make tutus after school ensuring students have an awesome and unforgettable 2.22.22. Going above and beyond is something that just comes naturally for so many educators and here at Shelby-Rising City we are lucky to have the best!" #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Heather Thompson,
Principal
What is your Why?
"My greatest moments include seeing my former students as adults and hearing about their lives. My favorite was when a student told me that "math is no fun, but you somehow make it bearable!"
The number of relationships I have built over the years with students make each day worthwhile in the classroom. I love math and I get so excited when my students get the light bulb to click!" #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Becky Schueth,
High School Math
Why I love teaching!
"I had a 1st-grade student who would refuse to work and would get mad. The classroom teacher would try to talk to him but he would only get more upset. He would often come to my room to calm down and get some work done.
One day he saw I had a blanket and put it over the table. He said it was too bright in my room and proceeded to go under the table. Then, after a few minutes, he asked for his work. I asked him how he was going to see his paper and he wasn't sure. I asked if a flashlight would work and he said yes and completed his work.
When he went back to class, we shared this with the classroom teacher. She then covered one of her tables for him to do his homework when the lights were too bright. While this worked most of the time, there was one day that was really bad.
He came into my room to work and all of a sudden started tossing chairs, desks, and everything off my shelves. I took the other students to my office and shut the door and asked a para and another teacher to stay as support. I had to calm him so we sat on the floor. While we were on the floor and he started to calm down, I asked him what was wrong. He said he was hot.
So, I asked the other teacher to grab a fan and we set it so that it was blowing on him. As we continued sitting there, he told me that when his temperature changes he gets mad and can't control it. So, we came up with a plan when this starts to happen that he could use the fan in the classroom or my room to cool down. He started doing better in school and made me realize that knowing your students well helps you to be a better teacher." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Renee Bilstein,
High School Special Education
What stands out to you?
"During our book fair this year, two school employees had donated money so students who could not afford books could buy them. This is in addition to our Husky Heart program, which was funded by our change war. The two employees put their faith in me to identify those kids and put the money to good use.
One day, we had a student who was browsing, and they had that look in their eye. I didn't know about that student's situation at the time. Because of the donations of two employees, I was able to tell that student they could pick out some books from the fair. That student was so touched that they cried, and even wrote a thank you note to the donors. We were able to help many students through their donations. However, this one was particularly touching." #ilovepublicschools #feelthelovefriday
Mandy Peterson,
PK-12 school librarian, 6-8 STEAM, and 6th grade English
Do you have events coming up? (Community)
libbyapp.com
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 12:30pm to 4:30pm reopen 5:00pm to 7:30pm
- Thursday 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30 to 4:30pm
- Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm
- Saturday 9:30am to 1:30pm
🚨Covid-19 Update for SRC🚨
Covid-19 Update for SRC
With the new CDC guidelines, we will be following what is recommended when it comes to positive cases.
Positive case by test or symptoms --- out for 5 days & can come back to school on day 6 - a mask is recommended but not required until day 10. If you have symptoms prior to a positive test, the five day count begins previous to that (ex: if symptoms Saturday but tested positive Tuesday, you may return on Thursday).
Thank you for your flexibility with this evolving situation. We continue to put the safety of our students and staff as our #1 priority. If you have any questions, comments or concerns; please contact Mr. Tejkl on his office phone or through email.
November Parents Make the Difference
Find me
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