Monday, December 5, 2022

Menu: Mr. Rib Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: No menu posted ________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Advent Prayer Service/Activity this morning at 8:15 in the library.
Pope John Advent Service P. 6 in the front hall prepared by Francis House.
Volleyball awards program this evening at 7:00 in the EPS Gym.
Pope John will not have school on Wednesday, December 7th due to State One Act. St. Boniface will have school.
Congratulations to all our basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre on Friday.
Congratulations to our wrestlers placing at the Howells-Dodge Tournament: Sam H., -1st, Carter B.-2nd, Landyn V.-4th, Kaeden S.-5th and Grady D.-6th.
Speech Team meeting on Friday, December 9th at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Klein’s room.
One Act students—stop by Mrs. Klein’s room after school to grab a Subway sandwich for supper tonight.
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.

Daily Announcements

Menu: Hamburger/Bun Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Pope John will not have school on Wednesday, December 7th due to State One Act. St. Boniface will have school.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Niobrara-Verdigre this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym. There will be 3 quarters of JV games each. JV girls are dismissed at 3:10 this afternoon,
Good Luck to our wrestling team competing in the Howells-Doge Tournament (@ Howells) tomorrow. Meet begins at 9:30 a.m.
Congratulations to all our basketball teams on their wins over Riverside yesterday.
Elgin FFA is having a Quilt Drive from December 1st and give to any FFA members. See poster in the front hall for more information.
Our annual CCPJ Breakfast is this Sunday in the St. Boniface Gym from 9:00 a.m. until noon.
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.
Elgin’s Hometown Christmas event is looking for 2-3 students to work at a build-a-gift/craft table on Wednesday, December 7 from 5-7 p.m. Students in grades 7-12 who are available are asked to sign up in the school office by this FRIDAY. *Great opportunity to have some fun with the little kiddos building gifts/crafts.
Any 9-12 student interested in trying out for quiz bowl please stop and let Mrs. Bartak know.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Menu: KC Casserole Green Beans Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad SB No Classes
Friday: Hamburger/Bun Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________
Congratulations to our district champion one act cast, crew, and directors on their performance of “UG, the Caveman Musical”! They will perform in Norfolk next Wednesday (12/7) at state! Congratulations also to Linus B., Skyler M., Jack B., Matthew D., Sam H. and Emma Lea R. on receiving outstanding actor and actress awards.

Pope John will not have school on Wednesday, December 7th due to State One Act. St. Boniface will have school.
Lunch period will be from 11:47-12:17 due to St. Boniface not having school. 5th period will be from 12:20-1:05 p.m.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as they travel to Cedar Rapids to play Riverside. JV girls and boys will both be playing at 4:30 in Cedar Rapids. JV girls, the boys’ basketball teams, and all managers will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Skyler, Taylynne, Ashlynne, Keyera, and Maddie will leave at 3:25 p.m. w/Coach Eisenhauer. Please dismiss them at 3:15 p.m
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.
Elgin’s Hometown Christmas event is looking for 2-3 students to work at a build-a-gift/craft table on Wednesday, December 7 from 5-7 p.m. Students in grades 7-12 who are available are asked to sign up in the school office by this FRIDAY. *Great opportunity to have some fun with the little kiddos building gifts/crafts!