Menu: Goulash Mixed Vegetables Bread Fruit Milk Chef Salad for teachers
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The symbol of the infant Jesus is added to the Jesse tree today. During these weeks of Advent, we have prepared our hearts for the birth of Jesus once again.
Happy Birthday to Molly M., Rhyan H., Hayley S., Jazmine M., Kaitey S., and Harper E. celebrating their birthdays over the holidays.
Students are reminded to clean their lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Good Luck to our basketball teams competing in the Madison Holiday Tournament. On December 28th the girls vs. Riverside at 11:00 a.m. and boys vs. Riverside at 12:30 p.m. Friday TBD
Trash carriers after lunch please remember to do your job on the day you were assigned as well as cardboard on Wednesdays.
All 8th-11th grade boys interested in football next year, please meet in the weight room at 1:00 p.m. today.
“Champions for Coaches” Award Program. This program was recently launched by the NSAA and was designed to honor active coaches who go above and beyond for kids and the community. Students, administrators, parents/guardians, and community members are encouraged to nominate coaches that have made a significant impact in their school and community. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 22nd, 2024 and reviewed by an NSAA selection committee. One individual in each of the 24 sports and five activities sanctioned by the NSAA will be honored at halftime of the 6 p.m. Class A Boys State Basketball semifinal game on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Link for nomination form: nsaahome.org/nsaa-awards-partners/champions-for-coaches/
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: Bar-b-ques/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Cooks Choice for Grade School NO Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Today we add the symbol of the shepherd. Like a shepherd leads his sheep, Jesus lights the way for us and leads his people home, to Him.
Happy Birthday to Quinn D. celebrating her birthday today.
Semester finals today P. 2,4,6 & 8.
8th period Ag students report to Mrs. Borer’s room for study hall from 2:00-2:50 p.m. before reporting to Ag at regular time.
Students are reminded to clean their lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Our Pope John and St. Boniface Christmas concert is this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Dress code: dresses, skirts, dress shirts, dress pants— NO jeans of any color. Also, no cell phones in the gym. All students should be listening to other students performing when they are not on stage. All are welcome to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a night of Christmas music.
Trash carriers after lunch please remember to do your job on the day you were assigned as well as cardboard on Wednesdays.
All 8th-11th grade boys interested in football next year, please meet in the weight room at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Menu: Deli Ham Sandwich w/WG Bun Sun Chips Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Bar-b-ques/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Cooks Choice for Grade School NO Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The lily flower is added to the Jesse tree today. This reminds us of the Virgin Mary who was chosen to become the mother of Jesus. She is our mother too.
Semester finals today P. 1,3,5 and 7.
There will be a quick speech team meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday in Mrs. Klein’s room.
Pope John Advent Service this morning at 8:15 in the front hall.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Creighton yesterday.
Students are reminded to clean their lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Our Christmas concerts are tomorrow evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Dress code: dresses, skirts, dress shirts, dress pants— NO jeans of any color. Also, no cell phones in the gym. All students should be listening to other students performing when they are not on stage.
January calendar items due in the office today at noon
The gym is closed until our Christmas concert.
Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Deli Ham Sandwich w/WG Bun Sun Chips Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The symbol we add 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.
There will be a quick speech team meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday in Mrs. Klein’s room.
St. Boniface Advent Service at 8:15 this morning in the library.
Good Luck to our basketball teams traveling to play Creighton this afternoon at 4:00.  Team is dismissed at 2:20 p.m.
Students are reminded to clean their lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Our Christmas concerts will be this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym. Dress code: dresses, skirts, dress shirts, dress pants— NO jeans of any color. Also, no cell phones in the gym. All students should be listening to other students performing when they are not on stage.
Congratulations to Dannyka S. placing 3rd, Sam H. placing 2nd and Grady D. 4 th at our EPPJ Wrestling Invites this past weekend.
Congratulations to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Boyd County on Saturday.
January calendar items due in the office on Tuesday at noon
The gym is closed until our Christmas concert.
Menu: Goulash Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: __________________________________________________________________________
Today we remember the prophet Isaiah, who told us about the Messiah who was to come to save us. His symbol is a scroll and a lighted candle.
Happy Birthday to Sandi H. and Sydney N. celebrating their birthdays tomorrow and to Mrs. T. Borer and Leighton E. celebrating theirs on Sunday.
Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing in the EPPJ Invite beginning at 4:00 this afternoon and to our boys wrestling team competing tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. also in our EPPJ Invite.
Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to play Boyd County @ Spencer tomorrow. First game is at 1:30 p.m. with boys C-Team (2 8-min Q), 2:00 girls JV (3 Q), 3:30 boys JV (4 Q), 4:30 varsity girls & boys follow. Post Prom Soup Supper also will be held.
January calendar items due in the office on Tuesday at noon
The gym is closed until our Christmas concert.
Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Goulash Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin 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.
The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Pope John penance service after Mass with St. Boniface students to follow.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Elkhorn Valley this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym.
January calendar items due in the office on Tuesday at noon
There will be a meeting at 6:30 this evening in the library for parents and travelers for the Spain Trip planned this summer.
The gym will close at 6:30 this evening until our Christmas concert.
Aubrie P. -please pay your Wayne State Honor Choir fee before leaving today.
FFA Members: this evening is the Christmas supper and gift exchange. Your FFA “group” is welcome to come anytime between 6:15 and 7:00 p.m. to eat and exchange gifts. Talk to your officer about what time works best for your group!
Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk 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 and how we are to honor God and respect our neighbors.
Happy Birthday to Mason F. celebrating his birthday today.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity girls basketball teams on their wins over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.
Aubrie P. -please pay your Wayne State Honor Choir fee before leaving today.
FFA Members: Thursday evening is the Christmas Supper and Gift Exchange. Your FFA “group” is welcome to come anytime between 6:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to eat and exchange gifts. Talk to your officer about what time works best for your group!
Menu: Chili Soup Cinnamon Roll Baby Carrots/Dip Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The symbol of Joseph, a multi-colored coat, is placed on the Jesse tree today. Joseph gave food to God’s chosen people when there was a famine. We remember him by his coat of many colors.
Happy Birthday to Benton T. celebrating his birthday today.
Pope John Advent Wreath Service this morning at 10:50 in the front hall.
Congratulations to our JH basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we travel to play Elkhorn Valley today. The girls will play 3 quarters beginning at 4:00 p.m. followed by 4 quarters of boys JV and varsity games. Team members are dismissed at 2:35 p.m.
The following students are asked to pay $5 in the office for their Wayne State College Honor Choir audition fees – Jack B. and Aubrie P. before leaving today.
Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie Brew City Fries Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chili Soup Cinnamon Roll Baby Carrots/Dip Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The symbols added to the Jesse tree today are the tent and camel. These remind us of Abraham, who was called by God to lead the chosen people through the desert to the chosen land.
St. Boniface Advent Wreath Service this morning at 8:15.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ and boys’ basketball teams traveling to play Niobrara-Verdigre @ Niobrara. Team is dismissed at 1:00 this afternoon and the game is at 3:00 p.m.
Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 2nd and Sam H. placing 3rd at the Twin Loup Meet on Friday.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity girls’ basketball teams on their wins over Plainview on Friday and to our JV and varsity girls and varsity boys basketball teams on their wins over Wausa on Saturday.
The following students are asked to pay $5 in the office for their Wayne State College Honor Choir audition fees- Jack B. and Aubrie P. before leaving today.
Menu: Tator Tot Casserole California Blend Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
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.
Mass in honor of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Eleanor B. who will celebrate her birthday tomorrow and to Olivia K. celebrating on Sunday.
Our annual CCPJ Breakfast will be this Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until noon in the St. Boniface Gym.
Volleyball Awards Night will be this Sunday at 6:00 in the EPS Gym.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams hosting Plainview this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. JV girls will play 3 quarters and JV boys 2 quarters. We will host Wausa tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 in the EPS Gym. JV girls will play 3 quarters and JV boys 4 quarters.
Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at Sargent today. Meet begins at 11:00 a.m.
Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Wood River tomorrow. Meet begins at 10:00 a.m.
Congratulations to our JH girl’s “A” basketball team on their win over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
The following students are asked to pay $5 in the office for their Wayne State College Honor Choir audition fees- Jack B., Reese S. and Aubrie P. before leaving today.
Student Council is hosting a Winter Formal on Saturday, January 20 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the KC Hall. This is for 9-12th graders. Save the date!