Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Vegetable Beef Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots/Dip Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________ JH Students—when coming back from PE please be quiet as we are doing closing prayer and the speaker at the back door is on.
Our all school Penance Service will begin at 10:00 this morning in the St. Boniface Church with St. Boniface attending first. Pope John students – just a reminder at confession today that only 2-3 students should be in a line as you wait your turn and keep a distance between the line and those going to confession.
January calendar items due Monday at noon.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as they travel to Elkhorn Valley for a 3:30 p.m. game. “A” team will play 4 quarters followed by 4 quarters of “B” team. Members will leave at 2:00 p.m.
If anyone would like to order wrestling apparel, there are order forms in the office. Payment is due with orders by dismissal on Friday, December 16 th. Make checks payable Wolfpack Wrestling.
Picture retakes have been scheduled for today at 11:00 a.m.
Reminder: Do not leave your Chromebooks out in the cold for extended periods of time because this can cause damage to the device. Please, do not leave them in your vehicles overnight. If it does get cold, you must allow the device to completely warm up to room temperature before you turn it on. Thank you.
There will be musical line auditions in Mr. Schmidt’s room at 6:00 p.m. today.
TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST Christmas Party and TEC Reunion will be Monday, December 26 at Tintern at 4:30 p.m., Mass-5:30 p.m., with dinner and fun to follow! This is for anyone who has ever made a TEC Weekend, no matter your age**

Menu: Bar-b-ques/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Meatball Sub Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad (HS only) ___________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Mason F. celebrating his birthday today.
If anyone would like to order wrestling apparel, there are order forms in the office. Payment is due with orders by dismissal on Friday, December 16 th.
Congratulations to our JH “A” girls’ basketball team on their win over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
There will be no morning rosary on Wednesday this week.
Picture retakes have been scheduled for this Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (Pray for good weather).
The JH basketball game against Neligh that was rescheduled for today has been rescheduled again for Monday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m. There will be 4 quarters of A team and 1 quarter of B team.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Elkhorn Valley beginning at 4:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. JV’s will play 3 quarters each. Girls JV and managers are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. Gonzaga House will clean up after games.
On Wednesday, all cast and crew need to report to the gym after practice to put away all One Act items.
Thursday there will be musical line auditions in Mr. Schmidt’s room at 6:00 p.m.
Students are reminded to remember to surprise their advent friends with a note/and or small gift. Christmas is near, so spread the cheer!
Student Council members please check your e-mail from Mrs. Borer.

Menu: Calzone Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Mixed Vegetables Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Olivia K. who will celebrate her birthday tomorrow.
Picture retakes will be rescheduled (once again!)
Good Luck to our basketball teams competing at Plainview today beginning at 4:00 this afternoon. JV’s will play 3 – 8 minute quarters. Bus will leave at 2:15 p.m. Good Luck also as they travel to Wausa tomorrow for games at 2:00 p.m. JV girls will play 2–8-minute quarters and JV boys will play 3-8 minute quarters.
Elgin FFA is having a Quilt Drive from December 1st through the 15th. Collecting quilts, blankets and comforters in all sizes. Bring items to EPS to give to any FFA members. See poster in the front hall for more information.
Pope John and St. Boniface families are asked to donate one NEW Christmas gift (unwrapped) for kids/families in need in our local area. Toys, books, winter gear, blankets, clothing, gift cards, etc. are all welcome. *Be creative*—think about the needs of others. Estimated gift cost is $15 per family.
*Gifts are due today. *On Wednesday, all cast and crew need to report to the gym after practice to put away all One Act items.

Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Pumpkin Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Corndog Smile Fries Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad (SB only) ________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our JV girls and the varsity basketball teams as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon beginning at 4:45 in the St. Boniface Gym. Joshua House will clean up following games.
Pope John will not have school on Wednesday, December 7th due to State One Act. St. Boniface will have school.
Speech Team meeting on Friday, December 9th at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Klein’s room.
Elgin FFA is having a Quilt Drive from December 1st through the 15th. Collecting quilts, blankets and comforters in all sizes. Bring items to EPS to give to any FFA members. See poster in the front hall for more information.
Pope John and St. Boniface families are asked to donate one NEW Christmas gift (unwrapped) for kids/families in need in our local area. Toys, books, winter gear, blankets, clothing, gift cards, etc. are all welcome. *Be creative*—think about the needs of others. Estimated gift cost is $15 per family. Gifts are due Friday, December 9th.
Any 9-12 student interested in trying out for quiz bowl please stop and let Mrs. Bartak know.
Period 3 and 8 Ag classes will remain here today and work on your assignment. P. 3-email and P. 8-Google classroom.
We will have a prayer and send-off for our state bound one-act team at 3:35 this afternoon in the front hallway. We will do closing advent prayer, bless our team & send them off with a little “boom boom acka lacka lacka boom”

Menu: Hamburger/Bun Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Pope John will not have school on Wednesday, December 7th due to State One Act. St. Boniface will have school.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Niobrara-Verdigre this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym. There will be 3 quarters of JV games each. JV girls are dismissed at 3:10 this afternoon,
Good Luck to our wrestling team competing in the Howells-Doge Tournament (@ Howells) tomorrow. Meet begins at 9:30 a.m.
Congratulations to all our basketball teams on their wins over Riverside yesterday.
Elgin FFA is having a Quilt Drive from December 1st and give to any FFA members. See poster in the front hall for more information.
Our annual CCPJ Breakfast is this Sunday in the St. Boniface Gym from 9:00 a.m. until noon.
Pope John and St. Boniface families are asked to donate one NEW Christmas gift (unwrapped) for kids/families in need in our local area. Toys, books, winter gear, blankets, clothing, gift cards, etc. are all welcome. *Be creative*—think about the needs of others. Estimated gift cost is $15 per family. Gifts are due Friday, December 9th.
Elgin’s Hometown Christmas event is looking for 2-3 students to work at a build-a-gift/craft table on Wednesday, December 7 from 5-7 p.m. Students in grades 7-12 who are available are asked to sign up in the school office by this FRIDAY. *Great opportunity to have some fun with the little kiddos building gifts/crafts.
Any 9-12 student interested in trying out for quiz bowl please stop and let Mrs. Bartak know.