Menu: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Ham Pattie/Croissant Spiral Fries Fruit Milk 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.
Thank you to Miss Orcutt and everyone involved in preparing and presenting a holiday celebration at the Christmas concert last night.
This week from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. drinks are $1 each at the pop machine. No bubbl’r drinks. There are just a few bottles left we need to sell before Christmas break.
Please remember to clean out your lockers before leaving for break. We don’t need any science experiments growing over the holiday!

Menu: Chicken Noodle Soup Cinnamon Twist Baby Carrots/Dip Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Wednesday: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Corn Jell-O 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.
Happy Birthday to Leighton E. and Mrs. T. Borer celebrating her birthday today.
JH/HS Advent service this morning at 8:15 in the front hall.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Elkhorn Valley at 4:15 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 3 quarters. Gonzaga house members will clean up.
Congratulations to our JH girls’ and boys’ basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
January calendar items are due in the office by noon today.
This week from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. drinks are $1 each at the pop machine. No bubbl’r drinks. There are just a few bottles left we need to sell before Christmas break.
Cross Country Awards at EPS on Wednesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.
A plastic container w/ lid was left on the north bus and may be picked up in the office.
Christmas concert practice schedule: 9:00 a.m. 3rd-4th 9:30 a.m. 1st-2nd 10:30 a.m. PreK-K 11:00 a.m. 5th-6th 12:00 p.m. 6th band 12:30 p.m. 5th band 1:00 p.m. HS band 1:30 p.m. HS choir 2:00 p.m. JH band 2:30 p.m. JH choir

Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Green Beans Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: French Bread Pizza Green Beans 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. celebrating his birthday today.
Reminder to all: Items for our Advent Ribbon Tree are due today and will be picked up this morning. If you have not given a gift, you may do so until Friday before 8:10 a.m. Thank you for your generosity to those less fortunate.
Elementary students will be traveling to Gateway Theatre in Albion for a 1:15 p.m. movie as a reward for grocery sales. They will return by dismissal.
Good Luck to our boys wrestling team traveling to Sargent for an 11:00 a.m. meet.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to Plainview. The team is dismissed at 3:00 p.m. JV boys will play 3 quarters beginning at 4:30 this afternoon. Good Luck as they travel to play Wausa tomorrow for a 2:00 game. JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 3 quarters.
Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Wood River tomorrow. The meet begins at 10:00 a.m.
Freshmen attending Career Day @ NECC. They will leave at 9:05 a.m. and plan to return by 1:45 p.m.
Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
January calendar items are due in the office by Tuesday, December 17th.
This week from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. drinks are $1 each at the pop machine. No bubbl’r drinks.
Cross Country Awards at EPS on Wednesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.
Mystery jars are back and today is the last day students have an opportunity to guess how many items are in each jar (table in the front hall). Please make sure students put their *names *on the paper and put their guess *in the box*, with the picture corresponding on the jar. Winners will be announced Monday/Tuesday next week! Winners get the items in the jar. Good luck! May the odds be in your favor!

Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Tri-Pattie Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn 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.
Confirmation class from 7-8:00 this evening in the St. Boniface Church basement.
Reminder to all: Items for our Advent Ribbon Tree are due today and will be picked up Friday morning. If you have not given a gift, you may do so until Friday before 8:10 a.m. Thank you for your generosity to those less fortunate.
Our Penance service is scheduled for Thursday morning. Please take some time to prepare for the sacrament of reconciliation and reflect on your sins as we prepare for the birth of our Lord.
Congratulations to our varsity girls and boys basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
This week from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. selected drinks are $1 each at the pop machine. No bubbl’r drinks.
Musical tryouts Thursday from 6:30 to ??? in school. Students are encouraged to try out for a part or as a crew member.
Cross Country Awards will be held at EPS on Wednesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.
Mystery jars are back! Starting today and going until Friday, 12/13, students will have an opportunity to guess how many items are in each jar (table in the front hall). Please make sure students put their *names *on the paper and put their guess *in the box*, with the picture corresponding on the jar. Winners will be announced Monday/Tuesday next week! Winners get the items in the jar. Good luck! May the odds be in your favor!