Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Menu: French Bread Pizza Lettuce Fruit Milk NO SALADS ___________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
We will have a 1:00 dismissal today.
School of Faith session for today has been postponed. Staff may leave after dismissal
Happy Birthday to Molly M., Rhyan H., Cale K., Haley S., Jazmine M., Kaitey S. and Harper E. who will celebrate their birthdays over the holidays.
High school students please check the purple job list in the north hall to see what you are assigned to do after Mass today.
Good Luck to our basketball teams competing in the Madison Holiday Tournament on December 29th and 30th. EPPJ girls vs. Madison 11:00 a.m. EPPJ boys vs. Madison 12:30 p.m. Friday games TBD.
TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST Christmas Party/TEC Reunion will be Monday, December 26 at Tintern at 4:30 p.m., Mass-5:30 with dinner and fun to follow! This is for anyone who has ever made a TEC Weekend, no matter your age**

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

— Menu: Vegetable Beef Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots w/ Dip Cookie Fruit Milk NO Salads
Wednesday: French Bread Pizza Lettuce Fruit Milk NO SALADS ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Quinn D. celebrating her birthday today.
Our high school and elementary Christmas concert will be held this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Please support our fine arts program as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
Semester finals: P. 1,3,5 and 7
7-12th teachers who have P. 3 today, please pray with your students when the bell rings for lunch.
Congratulations to our JV boys and varsity girls basketball teams on their wins over Creighton yesterday.
TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST Christmas Party and TEC Reunion will be Monday, December 26 at Tintern at 4:30 p.m., Mass-5:30 with dinner and fun to follow! This is for anyone who has ever made a TEC Weekend, no matter your age**
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.

Monday, December 19, 2022

Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Vegetable Beef Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots w/ Dip Cookie Fruit Milk NO Salads
Wednesday: French Bread Pizza Lettuce Fruit Milk NO SALADS ______________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Sandi H. and Sydney N. who celebrated their birthdays on Friday, to Mrs. Taylor B. and Leighton E. who celebrated theirs on Saturday, Eliza B. on Sunday and Carter B. celebrating today.
St. Boniface Advent Prayer Service/Activity this morning at 8:15 in the library and Pope John’s period 1 in the front hall prepared by Isidore House.
Semester finals: P. 2,4,6 and 8
Reminder that the gym is closed today for Christmas Concert practice.
January calendar items due today at noon.
7-12th teachers who have P. 4 today, please pray with your students when the bell rings for lunch.
Congratulations to Carter B. on placing 1st and Sam H. and Kaeden S. on placing 2nd at our EPPJ Wrestling Invite on Saturday.
Congratulations to our basketball teams on their wins over Boyd County on Saturday.
Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team as they travel to play Neligh-Oakdale at 4:00 this afternoon & leave at 2:45 p.m.
Good Luck to our basketball teams as we host Creighton in the EPS Gym beginning at 4:45 this afternoon. JV boys will play 3 quarters and there will not be a JV girls’ game.
TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST Christmas Party and TEC Reunion will be Monday, December 26 at Tintern at 4:30 p.m., Mass-5:30 p.m., with dinner and fun to follow! This is for anyone who has ever made a TEC Weekend, no matter your age**

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Vegetable Beef Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots/Dip Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________ JH Students—when coming back from PE please be quiet as we are doing closing prayer and the speaker at the back door is on.
Our all school Penance Service will begin at 10:00 this morning in the St. Boniface Church with St. Boniface attending first. Pope John students – just a reminder at confession today that only 2-3 students should be in a line as you wait your turn and keep a distance between the line and those going to confession.
January calendar items due Monday at noon.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as they travel to Elkhorn Valley for a 3:30 p.m. game. “A” team will play 4 quarters followed by 4 quarters of “B” team. Members will leave at 2:00 p.m.
If anyone would like to order wrestling apparel, there are order forms in the office. Payment is due with orders by dismissal on Friday, December 16 th. Make checks payable Wolfpack Wrestling.
Picture retakes have been scheduled for today at 11:00 a.m.
Reminder: Do not leave your Chromebooks out in the cold for extended periods of time because this can cause damage to the device. Please, do not leave them in your vehicles overnight. If it does get cold, you must allow the device to completely warm up to room temperature before you turn it on. Thank you.
There will be musical line auditions in Mr. Schmidt’s room at 6:00 p.m. today.
TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST Christmas Party and TEC Reunion will be Monday, December 26 at Tintern at 4:30 p.m., Mass-5:30 p.m., with dinner and fun to follow! This is for anyone who has ever made a TEC Weekend, no matter your age**

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Menu: Meatball Sub Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad (HS only)
Thursday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Our lunch time today will begin at 11:45 a.m., 5th period at 12:15 p.m. followed by remaining periods.
If anyone would like to order wrestling apparel, there are order forms in the office. Payment is due with orders by dismissal on Friday, December 16 th. Make checks payable Wolfpack Wrestling.
Student Council members—please check and respond to your email from Mrs. Borer. Only two members have replied.
Picture retakes have been scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. (Pray for good weather).
Congratulations to our JV and girls’ basketball teams on their wins over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.
FFA Christmas supper and gift exchange this evening at 6:00 in the EPS Ag Room.
All Business and Finance students meet in front of the PJ/SB picture backdrop after lunch for a quick picture.
Reminder: Do not leave your Chromebooks out in the cold for extended periods of time because this can cause damage to the device. Please, do not leave them in your vehicles overnight. If it does get cold, you must allow the device to completely warm up to room temperature before you turn it on. Thank you.
Thursday there will be musical line auditions in Mr. Schmidt’s room at 6:00 p.m.
* TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST Christmas Party and TEC Reunion* will be held Monday, December 26 at Tintern Retreat Center, Oakdale. Socialization-4:30 p.m., Mass-5:30 p.m., with dinner and fun to follow! **This is for anyone who has ever made a TEC Weekend, no matter your age**

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Menu: Bar-b-ques/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Meatball Sub Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad (HS only) ___________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Mason F. celebrating his birthday today.
If anyone would like to order wrestling apparel, there are order forms in the office. Payment is due with orders by dismissal on Friday, December 16 th.
Congratulations to our JH “A” girls’ basketball team on their win over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
There will be no morning rosary on Wednesday this week.
Picture retakes have been scheduled for this Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (Pray for good weather).
The JH basketball game against Neligh that was rescheduled for today has been rescheduled again for Monday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m. There will be 4 quarters of A team and 1 quarter of B team.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Elkhorn Valley beginning at 4:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. JV’s will play 3 quarters each. Girls JV and managers are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. Gonzaga House will clean up after games.
On Wednesday, all cast and crew need to report to the gym after practice to put away all One Act items.
Thursday there will be musical line auditions in Mr. Schmidt’s room at 6:00 p.m.
Students are reminded to remember to surprise their advent friends with a note/and or small gift. Christmas is near, so spread the cheer!
Student Council members please check your e-mail from Mrs. Borer.

Monday, December 12, 2022

Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Mixed Vegetables Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Benton T. celebrating his birthday today.
St. Boniface Advent Prayer Service/Activity this morning at 8:15 in the library.
Pope John Advent Service P. 7 in the front hall prepared by Joshua House.
Congratulations to Carter B. on placing 1st at the Stanton Invite on Saturday
Good Luck to our JH girls’ and boys’ basketball teams hosting Niobrara-Verdigre this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. “A” team will play 4 quarters followed by 2 quarters of “B” team. They are dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Junior and senior boys will clean up after games.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity boys’ basketball teams on their wins over Plainview on Friday and to our JV and girls’ basketball teams on their wins over Wausa on Saturday.
On Wednesday, all cast and crew need to report to the gym after practice to put away all One Act items.
Thursday there will be musical line auditions in Mr. Schmidt’s room at 6:00 p.m.
Students are reminded to remember to surprise their advent friends with a note/and or small gift. Christmas is near, so spread the cheer!

Friday, December 9, 2022

Menu: Calzone Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Mixed Vegetables Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Olivia K. who will celebrate her birthday tomorrow.
Picture retakes will be rescheduled (once again!)
Good Luck to our basketball teams competing at Plainview today beginning at 4:00 this afternoon. JV’s will play 3 – 8 minute quarters. Bus will leave at 2:15 p.m. Good Luck also as they travel to Wausa tomorrow for games at 2:00 p.m. JV girls will play 2–8-minute quarters and JV boys will play 3-8 minute quarters.
Elgin FFA is having a Quilt Drive from December 1st through the 15th. Collecting quilts, blankets and comforters in all sizes. Bring items to EPS to give to any FFA members. See poster in the front hall for more information.
Pope John and St. Boniface families are asked to donate one NEW Christmas gift (unwrapped) for kids/families in need in our local area. Toys, books, winter gear, blankets, clothing, gift cards, etc. are all welcome. *Be creative*—think about the needs of others. Estimated gift cost is $15 per family.
*Gifts are due today. *On Wednesday, all cast and crew need to report to the gym after practice to put away all One Act items.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Calzone Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration in honor of the Immaculate Conception will be this morning at 8:15.
Congratulations to our One Act members and coaches on competing at State and placing 5th. Outstanding State Acting Awards were given to: Jack B., Linus B., Matthew D., Sam H., Skyler M. and Emma Lea R.
Happy Birthday to Matthew K. who celebrated his birthday yesterday and to Eleanor B. who will celebrate hers tomorrow.
High school students are reminded they should not block the alley on the south side of the St. Boniface Gym.

All high school PE classes will report to Mrs. Klein’s room today. You will not be going to the gym.
Picture retakes as well as for those missing on the original date will be tomorrow morning at 8:15.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we travel Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon for a 4:00 game. They are dismissed at 2:40 this afternoon. “B” team will play 10 minutes of running clock.
Congratulations to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale on Tuesday.
Speech Team meeting tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Klein’s room.
Elgin FFA is having a Quilt Drive from December 1st through the 15th. Collecting quilts, blankets and comforters in all sizes. Bring items to EPS to give to any FFA members. See poster in the front hall for more information.
Pope John and St. Boniface families are asked to donate one NEW Christmas gift (unwrapped) for kids/families in need in our local area. Toys, books, winter gear, blankets, clothing, gift cards, etc. are all welcome. *Be creative*—think about the needs of others. Estimated gift cost is $15 per family. *Gifts are due tomorrow*.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Pumpkin Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Corndog Smile Fries Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad (SB only) ________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our JV girls and the varsity basketball teams as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon beginning at 4:45 in the St. Boniface Gym. Joshua House will clean up following games.
Pope John will not have school on Wednesday, December 7th due to State One Act. St. Boniface will have school.
Speech Team meeting on Friday, December 9th at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Klein’s room.
Elgin FFA is having a Quilt Drive from December 1st through the 15th. Collecting quilts, blankets and comforters in all sizes. Bring items to EPS to give to any FFA members. See poster in the front hall for more information.
Pope John and St. Boniface families are asked to donate one NEW Christmas gift (unwrapped) for kids/families in need in our local area. Toys, books, winter gear, blankets, clothing, gift cards, etc. are all welcome. *Be creative*—think about the needs of others. Estimated gift cost is $15 per family. Gifts are due Friday, December 9th.
Any 9-12 student interested in trying out for quiz bowl please stop and let Mrs. Bartak know.
Period 3 and 8 Ag classes will remain here today and work on your assignment. P. 3-email and P. 8-Google classroom.
We will have a prayer and send-off for our state bound one-act team at 3:35 this afternoon in the front hallway. We will do closing advent prayer, bless our team & send them off with a little “boom boom acka lacka lacka boom”