Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas French Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Tacos (soft shell) Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________________ The symbol added to the Jesse tree today is that of the land, water and plant life. It reminds us of creation of the earth and all forms of life.
Advent Wreath Service at the beginning of P. 2 in the front hall.
Congratulations to our One Act members on their runner up finish at districts yesterday.
Anyone interested in joining the Speech Team must attend the meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40 in Mrs. Klein’s room. (this includes speech class members).
Period 2 and 3 Ag students will remain here today.
7th grade non-band students should report to Mrs. Henn’s room and 8th grade to Mrs. Lauren Borer’s room.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team competing at Battle Creek. Team members are dismissed at 2:15 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Humphrey/LHF in the St. Boniface Gym this afternoon at 4:00. Student Council will clean up after games.
We are collecting gifts for the “Ribbon Tree”. Please bring new, unwrapped gift valued $10-$15 before dismissal December 10th.
Winter sports pictures are at 3:45 p.m. today in the EPS Gym.
Comfy Day’s for meeting the Food Pantry collection goal are every Thursday in December. Students may wear sweatpants, hoodies, and t-shirts – but no shorts, no holes, & no leggings.
Link for anyone interested in buying Wolfpack apparel sold by the boys’ basketball team. *Deadline is Monday, Dec. 6th at 10:00 a.m.* eppj-boys-basketball-fan wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8
Also link for wrestling apparel with a December 6th at 10:00 a.m. deadline eppjwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwAR0W3VZtMZnGOdawRxeB0ly-6H6UMzm78irr34ZZHssakwwoajkreDc2Ca8
JH boys basketball practice will begin today.
Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, December 14th at 10:00 a.m. If you were absent on the original date, make sure to bring your picture packet and payment that day. If you need retakes, you must return the complete packet (picture pages uncut)

Menu: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk *OR Chef Salad* (menu change)
Monday: Pizza (round) Corn Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________________ Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Classes will resume on Monday, November 29th.
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Schumacher celebrating today and to Sara H. and Jack S. who will celebrate on Thursday.
Congratulations to our JH girls’ basketball teams on their wins over Madison yesterday.
Congratulations to the Pope John students on surpassing our goal in selling grocery certificates. $14,688 was raised for our annual CCPJ Fund Drive. Job well done!
One Act Matinee (grades 5-12th) this morning at 10:00 in the SB Gym. Part of 3rd period and then 4th period will meet.
Thank you to Katie, Emma and Matthew, and the 6th graders along with their teacher, Mrs. Drueke, for switching out the Missals for St. Boniface Church yesterday. Your help was very much appreciated.
Comfy Day’s for meeting the Food Pantry collection goal are every Thursday in December. Students may wear sweatpants, hoodie’s, and t-shirts – but no shorts, no holes, & no leggings.
PJ students eat lunch at 11:45 a.m., leave at 12:15 p.m. to bowl in Norfolk. SB students eat at 12:15 p.m. and activities.
December calendar items due today by 9:00 a.m.
One Act please stop by art room before heading to gym to pick up the makeup mirrors.
Link for anyone interested in buying Wolfpack apparel sold by the boys’ basketball team. *Deadline is Monday, Dec. 6th at 10:00 a.m.* eppj-boys-basketball-fan wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8
Also link for wrestling apparel with a December 6th at 10:00 a.m. deadline eppjwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwAR0W3VZtMZnGOdawRxeB0ly-6H6UMzm78irr34ZZHssakwwoajkreDc2Ca8
All students need to clean out their lockers before leaving school today. Food items, items of clothing, etc.
JH boys basketball practice will begin today at the Elgin Public Gym.
High school boys basketball parent meeting this evening 6:30 in the EPS cafeteria.
Gym will close at 5:15 p.m. today.

Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Hamburger w/ Bun Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Taylynne C., Jason B. and Father Vogel who will celebrate their birthdays tomorrow and to Ashlynne C. who will celebrate hers on Sunday.
Confirmation Class @ St. Boniface Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
ASVAB interpretation P. 2 today.
Congratulations to our JH wrestlers placing at Newman Grove yesterday. Aiden K.—-4th, Grady D.—–2nd, Isaac H.—2nd,Gavin K.–3rd, Landyn V.—3rd, Dannyka S.—1st, Justice B.—-2nd, Trey R.—3rd, Libby E.—-2nd and Baylee C.—-1st
December calendar items due in the office by Tuesday, November 23rd 9:00 a.m.
Here is the link for anyone interested in buying some Wolfpack apparel being sold by the boys’ basketball team. *Order deadline is Monday, Dec. 6th at 10:00 a.m.* eppj-boys-basketball-fan-wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or to any FFA member before December 17th.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our schools. Drawing will close this morning at 9:00. Sign up in office.
Canned Food Drive has kicked off. Please bring all nonperishable items to the front hall. Deadline is today.
Fall Quest is November 20th and 21st at Tintern. If you would like to attend, please stop in the office to pick up a form.
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. next week as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
JH boys basketball practice will begin on Tuesday, November 30. Practice will be at Elgin Public.
High school boys basketball parent meeting Tuesday, November 23 6:30 p.m. in the EPS cafeteria.
Anyone who pre-ordered Thanksgiving sausage, it needs to pick up between 2:30 and 4:30 this Saturday at the St Boniface Gym.

Menu: Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _______________________________________________________________________ All School and Pope John Alumni Memorial Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Harmon B. celebrating his birthday today.
Here is the link for anyone interested in buying some Wolfpack apparel being sold by the boys bball team.
eppj-boys-basketball-fan-wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or given to any FFA member before December 17th.
Due to late start at EPS today Ag students will remain here for class.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our schools. Drawing will close Friday at 9:00 a.m. Sign up in office.
Canned Food Drive has kicked off. Please bring all nonperishable items to the front hall. Deadline is Friday.
Fall Quest is November 20th and 21st at Tintern. If you would like to attend, please stop in the office to pick up a form.
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. to school next week as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
Livestock judging @ Ord: Carter, Cale, Taylynne, Sharon, Sam, Dylon, Natalie, Hudson & Kellan

Menu: Hot Dog/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Calzone Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 11,10,9,8,7,12 _______________________________________________________________________________________
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or given to any FFA member before December 17th.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our schools. Drawing will close Friday at 9:00 a.m. Sign up in the office.
Canned Food Drive kicks off today. Please bring all non perishable items to the front hall. Deadline is Friday.
Reminder that Fall Quest weekend is November 20th and 21st at Tintern. If you would like to attend, please stop in the office to pick up a form.
Any high school student interested in being on the quiz bowl team – please stop and let Mrs. Bartak know.
Tomorrow we will be hosting NVC One Act. ALL STUDENTS are to park in our parking lot (even if you are a member of the One Act)!
Student council members are asked to empty all recycle boxes from assigned rooms today. Thank you!
Today is the deadline for ordering Thanksgiving meals from St. Boniface. They are carry-out style this year, with the same delicious menu. Text or call 402-370-8414 today, so you don’t miss out!
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. to school next week as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
High school wrestling meeting right after school today in Mr. Childers room.