Monday, November 30, 2020

Menu: Ham Pattie w/ Croissant Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ The symbol of Jesse, a branched tree, is placed on the Jesse tree today to remind us that Jesus came from the house and family of Jesse.
Advent Wreath Service P. 5 today in the front hall.
Due to fluid situation with Covid guidelines and the restrictions on concession stands, as of now, there will NOT be a Winter Sports parent work list, Emily will contact volunteers as needed on a game to game basis. Thank you.
Wolfpack wrestling shirts and sweatshirt order forms are in the office. Orders are due tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon with payment. Orders will be picked up after lunch. (Spelling has been corrected on actual shirt)
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team as they compete at Neligh-Oakdale today at 5:00.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Madison today at 4:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym. The “A” team will play the first game followed by the “B” team. Covid guidelines will be enforced. Student Council members will clean up after games.
Winter sports pictures at 3:45 this afternoon @ EPS.
One Act performance this afternoon at 2:00 today in the St. Boniface Gym. Cast and crew will switch lunches with the JH (12:15 p.m.) and report to the gym.

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EPPJ High School COVID Basketball Guidelines beginning January 5th

High school basketball games will be played in both gyms in town.

  1.  Gym capacity will be limited under 50%.
  2. Varsity girls will be played first in St. Boniface Gym while JV boys will be played in the Elgin Public Gym.
  3. At the completion of the varsity girls game, JV girls will be played and officials will travel to Elgin Public Gym for the start of the varsity boys game. (locations may alternate for future games)
  4. Masks are required to be worn over the mouth and nose at all times by everyone that is not actively participating, including fans, coaches, cheerleaders and dancers. Anyone not following the masking requirements will be asked to leave. Refusal to leave will result in the game being stopped until the spectator complies or leaves the facility.
  5. Concessions-Limited menu will be available.

EPPJ Junior High COVID Guidelines

  1. Masks are required to be worn over the mouth and nose at all times by everyone that is not actively participating, including fans, players on the bench, and coaches.
  2. Anyone not following the masking requirements will be asked to leave. Refusal to leave will result in the game being stopped until the spectator complies or leaves the facility.
  3. We ask that all JH teams come dressed, as locker room access will be limited to pregame talks only.

 

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Menu: Turkey Over Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Dinner Bun Pumpkin Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
Our all school Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Wishing all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Schedule for today: JH will eat at 11:15 a.m. and report to 5th period HS will eat at 11:45 a.m. & report to 5th period Leave @ 12:30 p.m. for trip to Norfolk St. Boniface schedule K-2 will eat at 12:15 p.m. Pre K, 3-6th at 12:45 p.m.
Gym will close at 6:00 this evening.
All items need to be removed from the EPS locker rooms by the end of school today so that they can be cleaned and disinfected over Thanksgiving break.
Congratulations to the following football players on their D2-5 District Honors: 1st team: Jackson W. & Colton W. 2nd team: Paiton H & Blake H. Honorable Mention: Cale K. & Layne B.

Monday, November 23, 2020

Menu: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Turkey Over Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Dinner Bun Pumpkin Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
December calendar items are due in the office today at noon.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our school Thanksgiving drawing. If you would like to sign up in the office, please do so by 10:00 this morning!
The 5th grade class is gathering math data. If you have a chance stop in the front hall and mark your answers with a tally mark on each of the question sheets posted.
Any 9-12 grade students interested in joining the PJ Speech Team need to stop and sign up in Mrs. Klein’s classroom before Thanksgiving break.

Friday, November 20, 2020

Menu: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Spaghetti & Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Turkey Over Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Dinner Bun Pumpkin Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Father Vogel, Jason B. and Taylynne C. who are celebrating their birthdays today and to Ashlynne C. who will celebrate hers on Saturday.
December calendar items are due in the office on Monday, November 23rd by noon.
Linus B. will be participating in the state chorus webinar today: 10:30-11:30 a.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our school. If you would like to sign up in the office, please do so by 10:00 Monday morning!
The 5th grade class is gathering math data. If you have a chance stop in the front hall and mark your answers with a tally mark on each of the question sheets posted.
Students riding bikes to school…please put them in the bike rack and not laying on the playground. Thank you!
Any 9-12 grade students interested in joining the PJ Speech Team need to stop and sign up in Mrs. Klein’s classroom before Thanksgiving break.

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Menu: Chicken Drumstick Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Pope John will celebrate at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our JH wrestlers competing in Albion today at 4:00. They are dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
December calendar items are due in the office on Monday, November 23rd by noon.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our school. If you would like to sign up in the office, please do so by 10:00 Monday morning!
Students riding bikes to school…please put them in the bike rack and not laying on the playground. Thank you!
Confession will be available period 3 today in our reconciliation room in the back hall.
A green water bottle was left in the office yesterday.
Grocery sales winners are asked to meet in the front hall tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. for a picture.
Any 9-12 grade students interested in joining the PJ Speech Team need to stop and sign up in Mrs. Klein’s classroom before Thanksgiving break.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Menu: Hamburger/Bun Baked Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Drumstick Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Sharon B. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Congratulations to our One Act cast, crew and directors on their 1st place finish at the NVC East competition yesterday.
Ag students will remain here for class today—EPS has a late start.
Carter, Taylynne, Marissa and Ally—please come to the front hall at 9:00 this morning for a picture

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Menu: Goulash Green Beans French Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Hamburger/Bun Baked Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Harmon B. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our One Act members and coaches competing in NVC today in the St. Boniface Gym. We perform at 9:30 this morning.
Congratulations to the Sr. Livestock Judging team of Carter B., Allyson S., Taylynne C., and Marissa P. for winning the District 10 contest last Thursday in Ord and qualifying for state FFA next spring! Carter was the 4th overall individual, Ally was 10th, Taylynne 14th, and Marissa 18th. There were 17 teams and 111 individuals. Great Job! Look for complete results in next week’s paper.
Good Luck to our JH wrestlers competing in an EPPJ meet in the EPS Gym at 3:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 2:10 this afternoon.
It is the season of giving thanks. Give thanks to the Lord and donate to our school’s food drive. The deadline is today. This will be a competition among houses and St. Boniface classes on who can build the best sculpture out of the goods brought. Give thanks and bring goods!

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2020 NSAA Play Production District Contest Information

These modifications are subject to change in response to COVID-19. (Updated 10/26/20)

Participants, coaches, staff, judges, or spectators that have COVID-19 symptoms, feel sick or have been advised to
quarantine or isolate by public health or school officials, shall not attend or participate in practice or competition. The
NSAA requires all non-active participants, coaches, and spectators to wear face coverings. Face coverings should cover
the nose and mouth. The physical distancing of 6 feet should be maintained when possible.
The health and safety of students, staff, and local communities remain the priority of the NSAA.

The NSAA is implementing the following requirements for host schools of all NSAA district play production contests:
• Active participants are permitted, but not required, to wear face coverings during competition.
• Spectators and judges are required to wear face coverings at all times.
• Directors, crew members and non-active participants are required to wear face coverings at all times.
• All interactions between participants, spectators, and judges should maintain 6 feet of physical distance.
• Areas with at least 6 feet of distance must be created for all judges during competition and oral critiques.
• Performances must be scheduled at least 1 hour apart.
• The host school may establish additional requirements in consultation with local health departments. Additional
requirements implemented by the host school must be the same for all schools, judges, and spectators.

All participating schools, judges and spectators are expected to adhere to these requirements.

 

Monday, November 16, 2020

Menu: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Goulash Green Beans French Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _____________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Mrs. Starman who is celebrating her birthday today.
It is the season of giving thanks. Give thanks to the Lord and donate to our school’s food drive. The deadline is tomorrow. This will be a competition among houses and St. Boniface classes on who can build the best sculpture out of the goods brought. Give thanks and bring goods!