Menu: Mr. Rib w/ Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Tator Tot Casserole Corn Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _________________________________________________________________________
Today we remember the prophet Isaiah, who told about the Messiah who was to come to save us. His symbol is a scroll and a lighted candle.
St. Boniface Mass will be celebrated at 8;15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
1:00 p.m. dismissal due to the high wind forecast. We will use the shortened schedule
When going to lunch today everyone should use the doors to the ramp due to the wind gusts.
The FFA Christmas Party has been cancelled. Members should plan to pick up their gifts in the Ag room between Wednesday and Friday of this week.
There will not be a March for Life zoom meeting for parents and students in school tonight. Families are to log in to the zoom meeting site at home at 7:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our JV basketball teams on their wins over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.
Stage clean up has been rescheduled to tomorrow morning at 7:00. All cast and crew are required to show up. This is part of the lettering process and casting for future one act performances.
Students—if you have your signed textbook loan form, please bring it to the office after prayer and announcements.

Menu: Ham Pattie w/ Croissant Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Garlic Bread 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. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Schedule today: Lunch @ 11:45 a.m. P. 5 @ 12:15 p.m. P. 6 @ 1:07 p.m.
Advent Wreath Service P. 4 this morning in the front hall.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ and boys’ basketball teams traveling to play Niobrara-Verdigre (@ Niobrara). Girls’ “A” will play the first game at 4:00 this afternoon followed by “B”. Boys’ “A” full game followed by 2 quarters of “B”. Team members are dismissed @ 2:00.
The Volleyball Award Program will be this evening at 7:00 in the EPS Gym. Reminder girls to dress up for this!
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by dismissal tomorrow.
Congratulations to our basketball teams on their wins over Wausa on Saturday.
Congratulations to Carter B. receiving 1st place at the Twin Loup Invite on Friday and being named Outstanding Wrestler of the Day.
A Kendra Scott necklace was found and may be claimed in the office.

Menu: Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell Corn Cookies & Cream Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Coleslaw Fruit Mil 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. The way we are to honor God and respect our neighbor are outlined for us.
We are collecting gifts for the “Ribbon Tree”. Please bring a new, unwrapped gift valued $10-$15 before dismissal this Friday.
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by Tuesday.
Freshmen and sophomore retreat @ Tintern today.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 4:00 @ EPS. “A” team will play the first game followed by 2 quarters of “B” team.
Friday’s basketball games will be covered on the radio by 94 rock 94.7 out of Norfolk.
Wrestling team will be leaving at 7:00 tomorrow morning for meet at Sargent. Meet moved up to 11:00 a.m.

Menu: Chicken Nuggets Tri-Pattie Glazed Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 8,7,12,11,10,9 _______________________________________________________________________
The symbol of a rose is added to the Jesse tree today. It is a sign of Isaiah’s prophecy “…that a desert shall bloom as the rose at the coming of the Lord.”
Advent Wreath Service P. 2 in the front hall.
Pope John students will be attending “Reid’s Story” in the St. Boniface Gym presented by Dr. Mark & Joni Adler at 10:00 a.m.
Freshmen and sophomores are reminded to bring a sack lunch for your retreat on Thursday.
Congratulations to our basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre last Friday.
Congratulations to Isabella S. on placing 1st at the Columbus Lakeview Meet last Friday and to Carter placing 1st, Kaeden S. 2nd and Sam H. 3rd at the Howells-Dodge Meet on Saturday.
We are collecting gifts for the “Ribbon Tree”. Please bring new, unwrapped gift valued $10-$15 before dismissal this Friday.
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for anyone interested in being part of the One Act cast or crew for the 2022-23 school year. Please sign up by Tuesday.
Link for anyone interested in buying Wolfpack apparel sold by the boys’ basketball team. *Deadline is 10:00 a.m*. *today.* eppj-boys-basketball-fan wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8 <eppj-boys-basketball-fan%20wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8>
Also link for wrestling apparel with a deadline of 10:00 this morning eppjwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwAR0W3VZtMZnGOdawRxeB0ly-6H6UMzm78irr34ZZHssakwwoajkreDc2Ca8
Tuesday’s basketball games will be livestreamed at the following link www.youtube.com/channel/UCx-MtuyyEpdqZ_E1x-QSYqA

Menu: Corndog Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Today we add the symbol of Noah to the Jesse tree. The ark reminds us that life was preserved during the great flood because Noah built the ark and followed God’s directions.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Riverside at 4:00 this afternoon in the EPS Gym. JV girls will play 2 quarters and there will be a full JV boys’ game.
We are collecting gifts for the “Ribbon Tree”. Please bring new, unwrapped gift valued $10-$15 before dismissal December 10th.
Comfy Day’s for meeting the Food Pantry collection goal are every Thursday in December. Students may wear sweatpants, hoodies, and t-shirts – but no shorts, no holes, & no leggings.
Link for anyone interested in buying Wolfpack apparel sold by the boys’ basketball team. *Deadline is Monday, Dec. 6th at 10:00 a.m.* eppj-boys-basketball-fan wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8
Also link for wrestling apparel with a December 6th at 10:00 a.m. deadline. eppjwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwAR0W3VZtMZnGOdawRxeB0ly-6H6UMzm78irr34ZZHssakwwoajkreDc2Ca8
Friday’s and Tuesday’s basketball games will be livestreamed at the following links Niobrara Verdigre striv.tv/channel/niobrara/ Neligh-Oakdale www.youtube.com/channel/UCx-MtuyyEpdqZ_E1x-QSYqA