Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad

Tuesday: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Broccoli/Cheese Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad

Lunch Order: 8,7,12,11,10,9
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The symbols added to the Jesse tree today are a 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.

Happy Birthday to Conor R. who is celebrating his birthday today.

Advent Wreath Service at 11:50 this morning.

All NHS members and new inductees will need to be dismissed at 12:25 today to practice for the ceremony at the St. Boniface Church.

Congratulations to EPPJ volleyball girls receiving post season honors from Omaha World Herald. Class D1 2nd Team setter is Allyson W. Honorable Mention goes to Kaylee M., Anna H., Kayce K. & Haley Z.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity girls basketball teams on their wins over Plainview on Friday and the varsity girls on their win over Riverside on Saturday.

Thank you to Mrs. Bartak and the members of Francis House who helped with the breakfast yesterday. We appreciate your work and also the support of those who came for our breakfast. The Class of 2019.

If anyone has corn hole games for the last day before Christmas break please bring them to the office.

Musical auditions this evening at 6:30.

Good Luck to our JH girls and boys basketball teams as we host Niobrara-Verdigre at 4:00 this afternoon in the EPS Gym. Girls “A” will play the first game followed by the “B” team and then boys “A” team.

Menu: Goulash Broccoli w/ Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday:
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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.

All School Pope John Alumni Memorial Mass will be this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Ashtyn M. who is celebrating her birthday today.

Congratulations to our JH girls basketball team on their win over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.

Good Luck to our basketball teams as we travel to Plainview.  JV girls will play 4 quarters at 4:30 p.m. followed by varsity games. Good Luck also as they travel to play Riverside @ Spalding tomorrow. No JV game will be played.

Senior breakfast is this Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until noon in the St. Boniface Gym. Please come and support our senior class.

Good Luck to our wrestling team as they compete at Osceola at 8:30 a.m.

Menu: Shredded Beef w/ WG Bun   Macaroni & Cheese   Baked Beans   Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday: Goulash   Broccoli w/ Cheese       Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit   Milk   OR Chef Salad
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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 JH girls basketball team as they travel to Neligh-Oakdale for a 4:00 game this afternoon. “A” team will play a full game followed by 1 quarter for the “B” team. Team will leave at 3:15 p.m.

Southeast door on the gym is repaired.

Menu:  Taco Burger/Bun    Corn Fruit Milk    OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Shredded Beef w/ WG Bun    Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans    Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Symbols of an apple and serpent are added to the Jesse tree today.  These remind us of Adam and Eve. Because of their win, evil entered the world.

The side door on the gym does not unlock.  Please use the front doors.

If anyone found a Nebraska stocking hat please turn it in at the office.  It was on the bench in the lunchroom yesterday.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity girl’s basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.

Students helping with the Little Kids Shopping Night at the KC Hall –reminder that this event is today.  Thanks in advance to those who volunteered (with a little help) to assist the area youngsters.

Congratulations to the following winners in the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District poster contest.

4-6th grades:  Camry K. received 1st place, Reese S. 2nd and Aiden K.-3rd.  7th-9th grades:  Skyler M. received 1st, Matthew D. 2nd and Emma Lea R. 3rd.  The winners received a cash prize for their entries.

An informational meeting about this year’s musical, Cinderella, will be held tomorrow morning at 7:20 in the music room.  Auditions will be held on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.

The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation.  If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items:   https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf  You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas. 

Menu:  Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Green Beans    Dinner Bun    Fruit    Milk

OR Chef Salad
Wednesday:  Taco Burger/Bun    Corn    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The symbol added to the Jesse tree today is that of the land, water and plant life.  It reminds us of creation of the earth and all forms of life.

Our Penance Service will be held this morning following the St. Boniface service which begins at 11:15.

Tis the season for speech to begin! Students interested in being a member of Pope John’s speech team this year plan to attend an informational meeting Wednesday morning at 7:40.

An informational meeting about this year’s musical, Cinderella, will be held this Thursday morning at 7:20 in the music room.  Auditions will be held on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.

Good Luck to our basketball teams as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 5:15 in the St. Boniface Gym.  JV girls will play 2 quarters followed by varsity games.  Joshua House will clean up after basketball games.

The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation.  If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items:   https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf  You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.