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: 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: 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: 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: 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.