Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef’s Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk No Salads
Lunch Order: 12,11,10,9,8,7 ___________________________________________________________________________
Today we add the symbol of Mary and the Infant Jesus to the Jesse tree. During these weeks of Advent we have waited for the birth of Jesus in our hearts once again.
Advent Wreath Service will be held tomorrow before our gift exchange in the front hall.
Good Luck to our basketball teams traveling to Creighton. JV girls will play 3 quarters at 4:00 and then JV boys will play 1 or 2 quarters followed by varsity. JV girls dismissed at :10 p.m. and the remaining team at 2:50 p.m.
Semester finals will continue today.
Christmas Concert practices will be held throughout today in the St. Boniface Gym.
Congratulations to Isabella S. on receiving 1st place at our Wolfpack Wresting Invite on Friday.
Congratulations to the Wolfpack Wrestlers placing at our meet last weekend: Isabella S. placed 1st at our tournament on Friday and on Saturday’s meet Carter B. received 1st place, Sam H. 3rd and Kaedean S. 4th.
Congratulations to our basketball teams on their wins over Boyd County also on Saturday.
Ag students, periods 3 & 6 should report to class at your normal class time. (no Ag class for periods 2 or 8 today).
Students—if you have your signed textbook loan form, please bring it to the office after prayer and announcements…..Ashlynne, Dylon & Jacksyn
Menu: Chili Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Monday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk __________________________________________________________________________
The symbol we add to the Jesse tree today is a lily. This reminds us of the Virgin Mary who was chosen to become the Mother of Jesus. She is our Mother too.
Happy Birthday to Leighton E. and Mrs. Taylor Borer celebrating birthdays today, to Eliza B. who will celebrate hers tomorrow and Carter B. on Sunday.
Semester finals will be today and Monday.
Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing in our Wolfpack meet today at 5:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym and we will be hosting the boys’ Wolfpack Meet on Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Boniface Gym.
Good Luck to our basketball teams as they travel to play Boyd County at Spencer on Saturday. JV girls will play 3 quarters beginning at 2:00 p.m. and JV boys will play 4 quarters followed by varsity. Livestream link — striv.tv/channel/boyd-county/
Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.
Students—if you have your signed textbook loan form, please bring it to the office after prayer and announcements….for Pope John Kaiden, Camry, Haley, Juliana, Hudson, Ashlynne, Jazmine, Dylon, Jacksyn,
January calendar items due in the office this morning by 9:00.
— Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Corn Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Chili Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________ The symbol added to the Jesse tree today is carpenter’s tools. They remind us of Joseph of Nazareth who was chosen to be the foster father of Jesus. He provided for the Holy Family by working as a carpenter.
We will use the late start schedule today.
Happy Birthday to Sandi H. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Elkhorn Valley this afternoon at 3:30 in the St. Boniface Gym. NHS members will clean up following games. “A” team will play the first game followed by 2 quarters of “B” team.
Students—if you have your signed textbook loan form, please bring it to the office after prayer and announcements.
January calendar items due in the office tomorrow by 9:00 a.m.
Carter, Linus, Trista, Taylynne, Skyler, Emery, Brooke B., Harmon, Sawyer, Harlie and Camry….please meet in the front hall at 7:55 tomorrow morning for a picture.
Brenda Kuhlman Administrative Assistant Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School P O Box 179 Elgin, Nebraska 68636
May every sunrise hold more promise, every sunset hold more peace.
Menu: Mr. Rib w/ Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Tator Tot Casserole Corn Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _________________________________________________________________________
Today we remember the prophet Isaiah, who told about the Messiah who was to come to save us. His symbol is a scroll and a lighted candle.
St. Boniface Mass will be celebrated at 8;15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
1:00 p.m. dismissal due to the high wind forecast. We will use the shortened schedule
When going to lunch today everyone should use the doors to the ramp due to the wind gusts.
The FFA Christmas Party has been cancelled. Members should plan to pick up their gifts in the Ag room between Wednesday and Friday of this week.
There will not be a March for Life zoom meeting for parents and students in school tonight. Families are to log in to the zoom meeting site at home at 7:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our JV basketball teams on their wins over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.
Stage clean up has been rescheduled to tomorrow morning at 7:00. All cast and crew are required to show up. This is part of the lettering process and casting for future one act performances.
Students—if you have your signed textbook loan form, please bring it to the office after prayer and announcements.
Menu: Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Mr. Rib w/ Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ The symbol of an angel holding a candle is added to the Jesse tree today. God often sends His messengers, the angels, to earth.
Pope John Mass will be celebrated at 8;15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Picture retakes and for anyone who was absent on the original schedule date will be at 10:00 this morning.
Good Luck to our basketball teams as we travel to play Elkhorn Valley. JV girls are dismissed at 2:25 p.m. and will play the first game at 4:00 p.m. followed by 3 quarters of JV boys. Remaining team members dismissed at 3:05 p.m.
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by dismissal today.
Congratulations to our JH girl’s “A” and “B” and boy’s “A” teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
Menu: Ham Pattie w/ Croissant Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________ A harp, the symbol of David, is placed on the Jesse tree today. David was the king and leader of God’s people.
Happy Birthday to Mason F. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Schedule today: Lunch @ 11:45 a.m. P. 5 @ 12:15 p.m. P. 6 @ 1:07 p.m.
Advent Wreath Service P. 4 this morning in the front hall.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ and boys’ basketball teams traveling to play Niobrara-Verdigre (@ Niobrara). Girls’ “A” will play the first game at 4:00 this afternoon followed by “B”. Boys’ “A” full game followed by 2 quarters of “B”. Team members are dismissed @ 2:00.
The Volleyball Award Program will be this evening at 7:00 in the EPS Gym. Reminder girls to dress up for this!
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by dismissal tomorrow.
Congratulations to our basketball teams on their wins over Wausa on Saturday.
Congratulations to Carter B. receiving 1st place at the Twin Loup Invite on Friday and being named Outstanding Wrestler of the Day.
A Kendra Scott necklace was found and may be claimed in the office.
Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Ham Pattie w/ Croissant Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ____________________________________________________________________
A hand raised in blessing is added to the Jesse tree today. It reminds us of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who led the chosen people into the promised land.
Happy Birthday to Oliva K. who is celebrating her birthday today and to Benton T. who will celebrate his on Sunday.
Penance service today in the St. Boniface Church beginning at 11:15 a.m. for grades 3rd through 6th. Pope John will follow.
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by Tuesday.
Good Luck to our wrestling team competing in Sargent today at 11:00 a.m.
Games with Plainview today have been postponed.
Good Luck to our basketball teams as we host Wausa tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 in the EPS Gym. JV’s will play 2 quarters each.
Textbook Loan forms will be handed out today…be sure to take them home today and have your parent(s) signed both sides and return to the office ASAP!
Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams—“A” won over Elkhorn and the “B” team tied.
A Kendra Scott necklace was found and may be claimed in the office.
Menu: Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell Corn Cookies & Cream Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Coleslaw Fruit Mil OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Today we add the tablets of stone, a symbol of the 10 commandments, to the Jesse tree. God gave Moses the 10 commandments to tell us what He expects of us. The way we are to honor God and respect our neighbor are outlined for us.
We are collecting gifts for the “Ribbon Tree”. Please bring a new, unwrapped gift valued $10-$15 before dismissal this Friday.
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by Tuesday.
Freshmen and sophomore retreat @ Tintern today.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 4:00 @ EPS. “A” team will play the first game followed by 2 quarters of “B” team.
Friday’s basketball games will be covered on the radio by 94 rock 94.7 out of Norfolk.
Wrestling team will be leaving at 7:00 tomorrow morning for meet at Sargent. Meet moved up to 11:00 a.m.
Menu: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell Corn Cookies & Cream Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Today we add a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the Jesse Tree. This symbol reminds us of the Virgin Mary who was chosen to be the mother of God. Because she said “Yes” to God’s plan, she became the Mother of our Savior, Jesus.
All school Mass in honor of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Freshmen and sophomores are reminded to bring a sack lunch for your retreat tomorrow.
We are collecting gifts for the “Ribbon Tree”. Please bring new, unwrapped gift valued $10-$15 before dismissal this Friday.
Volleyball awards program will be Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the EPS Gym. Football awards program is Sunday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS lunchroom.
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by Tuesday.
Congratulations to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Menu: Chicken Nuggets Tri-Pattie Glazed Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 8,7,12,11,10,9 _______________________________________________________________________
The symbol of a rose is added to the Jesse tree today. It is a sign of Isaiah’s prophecy “…that a desert shall bloom as the rose at the coming of the Lord.”
Advent Wreath Service P. 2 in the front hall.
Pope John students will be attending “Reid’s Story” in the St. Boniface Gym presented by Dr. Mark & Joni Adler at 10:00 a.m.
Freshmen and sophomores are reminded to bring a sack lunch for your retreat on Thursday.
Congratulations to our basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre last Friday.
Congratulations to Isabella S. on placing 1st at the Columbus Lakeview Meet last Friday and to Carter placing 1st, Kaeden S. 2nd and Sam H. 3rd at the Howells-Dodge Meet on Saturday.
We are collecting gifts for the “Ribbon Tree”. Please bring new, unwrapped gift valued $10-$15 before dismissal this Friday.
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by Tuesday.
Link for anyone interested in buying Wolfpack apparel sold by the boys’ basketball team. *Deadline is 10:00 a.m*. *today.* eppj-boys-basketball-fan wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8 <eppj-boys-basketball-fan%20wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8>
Also link for wrestling apparel with a deadline of 10:00 this morning eppjwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwAR0W3VZtMZnGOdawRxeB0ly-6H6UMzm78irr34ZZHssakwwoajkreDc2Ca8
Tuesday’s basketball games will be livestreamed at the following link www.youtube.com/channel/UCx-MtuyyEpdqZ_E1x-QSYqA
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