ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, May 16, 2022

The day you realize that anything is possible with God is the day you realize just how unstoppable you are.

• We still have time to fill the Blue Cart with food before the end of the school year.

• JV softball players, please turn in uniforms by this Friday to Mrs. Griggs and please plan to attend varsity regional game tomorrow at 4:30 at our field.

• Period F PE, remember to meet in Mrs. Griggs classroom today

• Attention Stage Rats! Remember to sign up to work on our pizza party this weekend. We will work in the kitchen tonight at 7:30 p.m.

• There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing basketball next year immediately after school Wednesday.

• Students taking IVCC courses next week, please turn in your registration forms to Mrs. Plankenhorn by TOMORROW!!  You would have received it in the mail

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• There will be a St. Bede golf event at Spring Creek Golf Course on Saturday, June 11.  If interested in helping that day, see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• All new Eucharistic ministers please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Bella Hagenbuch.  Please see Fr. Ronald.

• Attention golfers. Everyone interested in playing golf in the fall next year we will have a meeting in the Golf Room tomorrow during homeroom.

• The following students please see Ms Bernabei now: Torrance, Madelyn R., Cofoid, Kylie J., Asani, Lea, Grivetti, Gianna I., Hackney, Johnathon, De La Torre, Kristal,RauhFernandez, LilyLu H., Lopez, Anna C., Jackson, Landon M.,Villalobos, Isabella M., Sandoval, Gavin M., Struck, Elliott W., Farris, Daliayah J.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, May 13, 2022

We can't give love unless we've first learned to receive it.

• We are looking for 6 students to help at Father Dominic's pizza party on Saturday, May 21st in the evening. Service Hours are awarded. Please see Mrs. Prokup if interested.

• Stage Rats meet tonight at 7:30 in the gym.

• Congratulations to the boys’ track team on advancing to sectionals next Friday. The team placed 9th out of 13 teams at the conference meet last night.

• Heritage Club would like to thank everyone who donated $3 for Jeans Day !

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• There will be a St. Bede golf event on Saturday, June 11.  If interested in helping that day, see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• The following students report to room 16 in the PSC during homeroom today:

  Addison Bontz; Alyssa Engels; Arianna Heersink; Abby Michels; Petranella Mitchell; Mia Morrow; Morgan Nawa; Brianna Torres and Macy Zeglis.

• William Chen and Steven Zhang please see Mrs. Plankenhorn in the main office now.

• Connor Brown see Mrs. Nambo in the main office now.

• Attention golfers. Everyone interested in playing golf in the fall next year we will have a meeting in the Golf Room Tuesday during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, May 12, 2022

Your life is a gift, and the gift only has value if you give it away.

• The Class of 2023 Students and Parents are invited to attend: "Spring Forward Toward Your Future" A College and Financial Aid Information Night, Wed, May 18, 2022, 6:00-7:30pm Perino Science Center. See your school email for more details.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 3 dress code day.  Jeans and a modest top may be worn for a minimal $3 donation.  Jeans must be in good repair no holes or rips. Tops must be modest no half shirts or stomachs showing.  If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

• Looking ahead.  Upcoming TECs.  Boys the weekend of October 22nd.  Girls the weekend of December 3rd.

• Congratulations to all of our award winners from last night’s banquet.

• Congratulations to the girls’ track team on a successful season and to Ana Lopez on advancing to STATE in 3 events.

• Please dismiss the boys’ track team at 1:15 today. Students, remember that you are responsible for notifying teachers for missed classes and any missed work. Good luck at your conference meet!

• HOMEROOM MEETING

• Students in need of service hours to the Development Office during homeroom today. These hours can be completed during your study hall of after school

• ØGianna Grivetti.  Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Believe the incredible and you can do the impossible.

• Congratulations to the following students who have earned double (or more) the number of service hours recommended for their class.  Please see Ms. Bernabei now in room 104 to pick up your award certificate. Luke Tunnell, Ryan Slingsby, Tessa Dugosh, Isabella Pinter, Ali Bosnich, Olivia Orteza, Katie Zeller, Petranella Mitchell, Michael Shaw, Alyssa Schirz, Calym Setser, Gianna Grivetti, Madelyn Torrance, Johnathon Hackney, Mia Morrow, Brendan Pillion, Ava Stone, Angel Xinyi Zhai.

• Friday is a schedule 3 dress code day.  Jeans and a modest top may be worn for a minimal $3 donation.  Jeans must be in good repair no holes or rips. Tops must be modest no half shirts or stomachs showing.  If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

• Let's get the Blue Cart filled with food before the end of the semester!

• Tea club today after school in the PSC!

• Mia Morrow and Kylie Cofoid, please return yearbook camera to Mrs. Griggs

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei now Gavin Marquez, Sadie Koehler, Tyler Jordan.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, May 10, 2022

If you really want to do something, you'll find a way.  If you don't, you'll find an excuse.

• Congratulations to girls’ track team on placing FIRST out of 4 teams at the track meet yesterday! This is the first ever team title at the Illinois Valley Conference meet. Tyreke Fortney broke the school record in the 100 with a time of 10.66 beating the time held from 2003 by Chris Safranski of 10.7. Ali Bosnich and Duncan Lawler won the season’s best in the high jump. Everyone performed extremely well!

• Varsity sports banquet tomorrow in the gym. Doors open at 5, dinner at 5:30 and awards at 6:00.

• The Final Tea Club meeting is tomorrow (Wednesday). Bring your stress! we will sip tea and relax for a while after school in the PSC. 

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Kaden Nauman and Lacey Griggs, please see Fr. Ronald, now. 

• Meeting for all stage rats during homeroom today in Fr. Dominic’s classroom.

• All going to Last Supper Club this evening, see Fr. Ronald, now.

• Jordyn Martin and Megan Olson please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, May 9, 2022

Learning to follow God's lead is the project of our lives.

• The final Last Supper Club outing of the year is tomorrow. Sign-up by lunch on Fr. Ronald's office door.  Transportation will be available.

• Not much in the Blue Cart now.  Our sisters and brothers are hungry. Let's get it filled with food before the end of the school year.  

• Kid’s Free Fishing Expo at Baker Lake May 14, 2022 9am-2pm. They are also in need of volunteers. Please contact Alicia Farmer at 815-585-6418.

• Congratulations to Seniors Lia Bosnich, Deb Daluga, Erin Gray, Paige Kraml, Zach Lambie, Veronica Martin & Aleanna Mendoza. These students have earned more than double the minimum number of service hours required for graduation. Awards will be mailed to seniors.  Christian service awards for underclassmen will be announced before the end of the school year.

• Students: as a reminder if you are dismissing early for an athletic you are responsible for checking in with your teachers to let them know you will be missing and discuss any missed work or tests.

• There was an art kit turned into the main office. If you are missing yours please stop in and see Mrs. Nambo

• Varsity sports banquet is Wednesday in the gym. Doors open at 5:00pm, dinner at 5:30 and awards start at 6:00pm.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Lacey Griggs and Kaden Nauman please see Fr. Ronald now.

• All 11th grade Ambassadors meet in the Refectory now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, May 6, 2022

Others may forget what you said, but they will not forget how you made them feel. 

• The final Last Supper Club outing of the year is this coming Tuesday. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door.  Transportation will be available.

• Not much in the Blue Cart now.  Our sisters and brothers are hungry. Let's get it filled with food before the end of the school year. 

• Voting for student government class representatives will end at noon today. A link was sent to your school email. Read the directions carefully before submitting. Please remember to vote!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, May 5, 2022

It is in our weakness that God's strength is revealed to us. 

• Seniors:  Posters from your Freshman Chaplain's Day are in the science center.  If you want any, take them.

• The final Last Supper Club outing of the year is this coming Tuesday. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door.  Transportation will be available.

• Not much in the Blue Cart now.  Let's get it filled with food before the end of the school year.

• Nominations are open for positions as student government class representatives. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails before spring break. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is today by 2:40 pm. The election will be held on Friday, May 6.  If Mrs. Manning is not in room 26/28 in the morning, please check room 31 across the hallway. Her room is being used for senior exams.

• Voting for student government class representatives will be electronic. Tomorrow an email will be sent to all student accounts and include a Google Form on which to vote. Access to the Form will be from 6:00 am--noon. Please remember to vote! 

• Ms. Bernabei’ s office has moved to room 104 across from the main office. 

• IVCC is looking for summer help in the IT department.  Check your student email for application information.

• No tennis practice today.

• Class changes for tomorrow period C: Mrs. Morrow class to room 18, Mrs. Manning’s class to room 31; Period D Mrs. Manning’s room to room 111 and Mrs. Leffelman

• Ambassador interview selections are posted outside of Mrs. Wagner’s office for freshman and sophomores.

    HOMEROOM MEETING

• Macy Zeglis please come to the main office.

• Wilt Cao, Ray Zou, Aaron Wang, and David Liu see Mrs. Mershon after finals.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, May 2, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, May 2, 2022

There is no greater satisfaction and fulfillment than to make a difference in another person's life.

- Congratulations to John Brady, who was elected the 2022-2023 student government President.

- The new student government executive board for 2022-2023 will be: John Brady - President; Mia Morrow - Vice President; Kristal DeLaTorre - Secretary; Ryan Brady - Treasurer. Congratulations to all!

-Ms. Gavina’s H period study hall report to Mrs. Rynkewicz room for class today and tomorrow (Room 327).

- Nominations are open for positions as student government class representatives. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails before spring break. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Thursday, May 5. The election will be held on Friday, May 6.  

- Voting for student class representatives will be electronic on Friday, May 6. Ballots will be sent only to the class you are in. Access will be from 6:00 am – noon.

-  Photos for the prom video can be emailed to Mrs Griggs until Tuesday.

- The last Last Supper Club outing of the year is a week from Tuesday on May 10.

-Megan Olson and Alanna Frasch.  Remember to get your $10 to Fr. Ronald.

-Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the Blue Cart with food before the end of the semester.

-Seniors interested in Environmental Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Botany or another related field.  summer internship with Richardson Wildlife Foundation is looking for summer interns. See your student email for application information.  Must possess a current driver’s license, a strong work ethic, and have experience using various hand and power tools. 

Senior farewell mass is this Wednesday.  Seniors you are allowed to have a dress up day which means:

                                       

   HOMEROOM MEETING

  All in lectio.  Group photo tomorrow during homeroom. Meet in the science center.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, April 29, 2022

Stop judging others.  Give people the benefit of the doubt.  Assume they had the best intention.

• If you would like to watch the Esports state finals competition, games will be streamed on Twitch, channel “iwuesports”

• https://www.twitch.tv/iwuesports

• Mrs. Olivero Gong’s period G class please report to the study hall for class today. 

• Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the Blue Cart with food before the end of the semester.

• Voting for student government executive board will at 11:20 am. Please remember to vote!

• Nominations are open for positions as student government class representatives. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails before spring break. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Thursday, May 5. The election will be held on Friday, May 6. 

• Service hour opportunities are listed on the school website under student life.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• All current Student government members please come to the science center for a picture.

• All WYSE team members report to the science center.

• Payton Giordano, Lia Bosnich, Megan Olson, and Alanna Frasch.   Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 28, 2022

If you do nothing else today, smile at someone who needs to see you smile.

• Top 10 seniors come to the science center immediately for your photo.

• Stage Rats will meet tonight at 7:30 pm in the gym to get ready for Saturday’s fundraiser.  Lots of help needed.

• Reminder we have early dismissal tomorrow 11:20. Classes E-H will meet.

• Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the Blue Cart with food before the end of the semester.

• Seniors & juniors interested in requesting a song for prom, may join 2022 Prom Playlist Google classroom.  Class code is hdgoxgb. Please include the artist's name along with the title. Requests will be sent to our dj May 4.

• Ambassador applications are due back to Mrs. Wagner TODAY.

• There are multiple service hour opportunities, you can see the list on the school website under student life Christian service program then volunteer service opportunities.

• Mrs. Horst F period class report to room 226B, Mrs Bruner’s room.

• Mrs. Olivero Gong’s D period class please report to the study hall for class today.  Your assignment is on google classroom.

• A test email for student government elections was sent to all student accounts on Tuesday. If you did not receive an email from Mrs. Manning, see her today in room 26/28 to ensure that you receive an electronic ballot.

• Voting for student government executive board will be electronic. On Friday, April 29, an email will be sent to all student accounts and include a Google Form on which to vote. Access to the Form will be from 6:00 am – 11:20 am since we dismiss early that day. Please remember to vote!

• Nominations will be open on Friday, April 29 to run for a position as a student government class representative. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails before spring break. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Thursday, May 5. The election will be held on Friday, May 6. 

• The Varsity and JV Baseball teams are playing at Mahomet-Seymour on Saturday and the day is in honor of 7year old Ty Andracke, who is battling Leukemia.  Ty is throwing out the First Pitch of the Varsity Game.  We are all personally donating money to help his fight and we hope that our fellow classmates can help.  Please see any member of the baseball team or Coach Eustice today or tomorrow if you would like to help Ty.  We Really Appreciate It!

• The senior picnic has been relocated to the gym.  IF you brought any games please bring them with you.

• There has been a change in the bus schedule. JV Softball will need to leave WITH Varsity today. Please dismiss all softball players at 2:25 today.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Kaden Newman, Bella Hagenbuch, Daliayah Farris, Ella Burris, Avery Entrican, Madalyn Dittmar, and Katie Zeller   Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• Lia Asani please come to the office.

• Brady Flanagan, Josh Grob, Rylan Heersink, Duncan Lawler, Ben Koyak and Luke Story please see Mrs. Wagner now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Life is messy.  You're not doing it wrong.  Life is not a color-within-the lines exercise, but an invitation to uncertain outcomes.

• Lectio during lunch periods TODAY.  Newcomers always welcome. We meet in room 111, Mrs. Prushinski's classroom.

• Thank you for the great welcome you gave to Bishop Tylka.  He did a drawing of 3 names.  If the following have their post card, see Fr. Ronald for your prize. Sammi Wagner, Bailey Engels and Amanda Wojcik.

• Let's fill the Blue Cart with food before the end of the semester.

• Seniors & juniors interested in requesting a song for prom, may join 2022 Prom Playlist Google classroom.  Class code is hdgoxgb. Please include the artist's name along with the title. Requests will be sent to our dj May 4.

• Ambassador applications are due back to Mrs. Wagner this Thursday. If you haven’t picked one up yet, please do so today.

• Volunteers needed on Saturday April 30th from 7:00-10:30 at the Habit for Health 10K Race in Spring Valley.  Volunteers will be helping with traffic control.  To volunteer please contact Gina Mudge - text only 815-378-9726 or email gcmudge@gmail.com

• Volunteers Needed Saturday April 30th 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Illinois Valley YMCA for Healthy Kids Day.  Please sign-up to volunteer no later than Thursday April 28th.  To volunteer contact Peggy Cain at 815-223-7904 ext 030 or email her at peggyc@ivymca.org

• Volunteers needed at the TBM Avengers Reunion to Honor Veterans at Peru Airport on Friday May 20th from 4:00 PM-11:00 PM and Saturday May 21st from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM You can sign-up for 2-3 hour shifts. Volunteers will be helping with crowd control, parking, and helping out wherever needed.  To sign-up contact Tracy Baer 815-830-5724 (call or text) or email:  tracy.bar@gmail.com

• If any students are looking for service hours, we need help this Saturday night from 7 - 9 p.m. in the gymnasium for our Rock the Academy event clearing tables and Sunday morning from 9 - 11 a.m. cleaning up from the event. Please see Mrs. Prokup if interested.

• Senior. Yearbook survey and prom photos need submitted to Mrs. Griggs by May 1.  Prom video will be short if there are not enough photos submitted. Please email Mrs. Griggs photos ASAP

• Tennis practice is cancelled for tonight

• If any students are looking for service hours, we need help this Saturday night from 7 - 9 p.m. in the gymnasium for our Rock the Academy event clearing tables and Sunday morning from 9 - 11 a.m. cleaning up from the event. Please sign up on Mrs. Prokup's door if interested.

• We are looking for a student to put together a grill, service hours will be given. See Mrs. Prokup.

• A test email for student government elections was sent to all student accounts yesterday. If you did not receive an email from Mrs. Manning, see her before Friday in room 26/28 to ensure that you receive an electronic ballot.

• Voting for the student government executive board will be electronic. On Friday, April 29, an email will be sent to all student accounts and include a Google Form on which to vote. Access to the Form will be from 6:00 am – 11:20 am since we dismiss early that day. Please remember to vote!

• Nominations will be open on Friday, April 29 to run for a position as a student government class representative. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails before spring break. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Thursday, May 5. The election will be held on Friday, May 6. 

•    HOMEROOM MEETING

• Megan Olson, Alanna Frasch, Allison Rimmele, Jaelyn Weber, Morgan Jones and Grace Irwin.   Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• All senior boarding students meet in The Loft now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

• Today is the final day to submit your name for a position on the student government executive board. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails. You must see Mrs. Manning by 2:40 pm today. The election will be held on Friday, April 29.  

• A test email for student government elections was sent to all student accounts this morning. If you did not receive an email from Mrs. Manning, see her before Friday in room 26/28 to ensure that you receive an electronic ballot. 

• Mrs. Prokup is looking for someone who can put together a grill for service hours. Please see her for more information.

• Ambassador applications are due back to Mrs. Wagner this Thursday. If you haven’t picked one up yet, please do so today.

• Volunteers needed on Saturday April 30th from 7:00-10:30 at the Habit For Health 10K Race in Spring Valley.  Volunteers will be helping with traffic control.  To volunteer please contact Gina Mudge  - text only  815-378-9726 or email gcmudge@gmail.com

• Volunteers Needed  Saturday April 30th 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Illinois Valley YMCA for Healthy Kids Day.  Please sign-up to volunteer no later than Thursday April 28th.  To volunteer contact Peggy Cain at 815-223-7904 ext 030 or email her at peggyc@ivymca.org

• Volunteers needed at the TBM Avengers Reunion to Honor Veterans at Peru Airport on Friday May 20th  from 4:00 PM-11:00 PM and Saturday May 21st  from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM You can sign-up for 2-3 hour shifts. Volunteers will be helping with crowd control, parking,  and  helping out  wherever needed.  To sign-up contact Tracy Baer 815-830-5724 (call or text) or email:  tracy.bar@gmail.com

• Tennis team needs to be at Hegeler Park by 3:45 today.

• Ms. Gavina’s H period please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz room 327 the rest of the week.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• ØWill the following students see Mrs. Prokup sometime today? Jeanna Ladzinski, Molly Gonzales, Adriana Buchanan, Alexis Boggio and Landon Jackson.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, April 25, 2022

We require God's help in order to become the people he desires us to be.

•   Lectio during lunch periods this coming Wednesday.  Newcomers always welcome.

• If you still have a Rice Bowl from Lent, please return to Fr. Ronald.

• Bishop Tylka will be with us tomorrow.  We will have a prayer service with him.  The bishop will be happy to answer questions you may have.  

• Please dismiss both the boys and girls track team and the JV baseball team at 2:15pm today.

• On Thursday, all WYSE team members should report to the refectory to receive their medals and take a picture.

• Nominations are open to run for a position on the student government executive board. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Tuesday, April 26. The election will be held on Friday, April 29.  

• Seniors, please complete your senior survey for the yearbook.  The deadline is May 1.  Prom video photos are also due on this day.  Please email them to Mrs. Griggs

• On Saturday, St. Bede competed in the inaugural Esports sectional tournament sanctioned by the IHSA.   13 teams from the north-central part of Illinois met at Guilford High School in Rockford to play Rocket League, Smash Bros., and NBA2K.    Gavin Sandoval and Paige Kraml competed in Smash Bros. Duo games, and William Chen competed in  Smash Bros. individual games.   Evan Fitzpatrick and Tommy Makransky competed in the NBA2K games.   Evan received a 3rd place ribbon, while Tommy placed first and will go on to the state finals tournament in Bloomington on Saturday, April 30th.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Rylee McGunnigal, Megan Olson, Samantha Blaskiewicz, Alanna Frasch, Allison Rimmele, Stephen Shaw, Ava Stone, Isabella Villalobos and Grace Irwin.   Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• Hope DeBoer, Analia Salas, Michael Shaw, Landon Jackson, and Anna Lopez, please report to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, April 22, 2022

Ask God to remind you that more is not necessarily better.

• Lectio during lunch periods this coming Wednesday.  Newcomers always welcome.

• Last Supper Club.  Those who attended last evening, please give Fr. Ronald $10, now, during homeroom.

• Thanks to all who contributed to our chosen charities during Lent.  The following donations were made:  $1,275 to Kamakwie, $500 to Smile Train, $500 to Heifer International and $500 to Zakat for a water pump.

• Bishop Tylka will be with us on Tuesday.  We will have a prayer service with him.

• Still looking for acolytes/servers for the bishop for confirmation in Dalzell on Tuesday.  See Fr. Ronald if interested.

• Congratulations to the Oglesby Elks Teen of the Year winners: Ben Koyak and Deb Daluga! Ben and Deb were selected as the top students out of all LP, Hall, Putnam County and St. Bede Teen of the Month winners.  Elks Teen of the Month and Teen of the Year recognition is awarded to seniors based on high academic achievement and above average extracurricular involvement & community service.  Deb and Ben please see Ms. Bernabei.

• Nominations are open to run for a position on the student government executive board. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Tuesday, April 26. The election will be held on Friday, April 29. 

• Ms. Cox H period please report to room 325 for class today.

• Stage Rats meet tonight at 7:30 pm in the gym to create a set for the band for ROCK THE ACADEMY. We’re getting out the sewer from Guys & Dolls.

• The following students need to complete their Guidance Senior Survey NIW!  It was due on April 19th.  You’ve had a month to do this. This survey is required for ALL seniors. No exceptions!

• Trenton Acuncius, Anna An, Emma Borelli, Jake Bradach, Brianda Cain, Wilt Cao, James Erwin, Tyreke Fortney, Maureen Gensler, Josh Grob, Kaitlyn Kobilsek, Jayce Ladzinski, Jaxon Lynch, Miranda Mazzorana, Matt Pozzi, Alyssa Schneider, Luke Story, Carleen Chen, Sophia Su, Josie Zhou, Ray Zou, Esabel Wei, Paul Hart, Steven shaver. See Ms. Bernabei asap if you need help or have questions.

• Ø  Volunteer needed tomorrow, Saturday April 23rd, at the SBA Baseball Fundraiser Event to help serve food near the baseball fields.  Volunteers are needed from 2:00 PM -6:00 PM or 4:00 PM- 9:00 PM. To sign-up call Mickey at 815-341-2317.

• Ø  Volunteers needed on Saturday April 30th from 7:00-10:30 at the Habit for Health 10K Race in Spring Valley.  Volunteers will be helping with traffic control.  To volunteer please contact Gina Mudge - text only 815-378-9726 or email

• Ø  Volunteers needed at the TBM Avengers Reunion to Honor Veterans at Peru Airport on Friday May 20th from 4:00 PM-11:00 PM and Saturday May 21st from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM You can sign-up for 2-3 hour shifts. Volunteers will be helping with crowd control, parking, and helping out wherever needed.  To sign-up contact Tracy Baer 815-830-5724 (call or text) or email:  tracy.bar@gmail.com

• Volunteers needed on Saturday April 30th from 7:00-10:30 at the Habit for Health 10K Race in Spring Valley.  Volunteers will be helping with traffic control.  To volunteer please contact Gina Mudge - text only 815-378-9726 or email 

• Congratulations to the Lady Bruins on a great game against Rockridge.  Both JV and Varsity did a great job!

• Seniors, please remember to submit your yearbook surveys and email Mrs. Griggs photos by May 1 for the prom video.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Top Ten seniors please come to the Main Office.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei now: Anna Lopez, Kylie Cofoid, Landon Jackson, Elliott Struck, Gianna Grivetti, Daliayah Farris, Gavin Sandoval,

• Isabella Villalobos, Johnathon Hackney, Madelyn Torrance, Kristal De La Torre, Lea Asani, LilyLu RauhFernandez

• Following students please see Mr. Fess in the computer lab for 5 minutes: Thomas Makransky, Landon Jackson, Henry Mertel, Trenton Acuncius, Paige Kramel, Gavin Sandavol

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 21, 2022

You can quickly tire of pleasures, but you can never tire of joys.

• BOOKBAGS are not allowed in the refectory during lunch periods, all of your belongings need to be left in your E period classroom.

• If you still have a Rice Bowl from Lent, please return to Fr. Ronald.

• Thanks to all who contributed to our chosen charities during Lent.  We had one less week to collect and so we were a bit down, but results were:  Seniors $345; Juniors $278; Sophomores $474; Freshmen $1275; Faculty/Staff $130.  Tomorrow will report what was given to each charity.

• Seniors: May 1st, National Decision Day, is fast approaching. You must accept your offer of college admission by this date or you will lose your spot.  You also need to notify all other colleges where you have been accepted so they know you will not be attending.

• Nominations are open to run for a position on the student government executive board. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Tuesday, April 26. The election will be held on Friday, April 29. 

• Congratulations to the Bruin Track Teams!  Girls placed 5th at the Princeton Ferris invite.  Leading the way were Ali Bosnich, Macy Zeglis, and Anna Lopez.  Ali was 2nd in the high jump and in the 400 and anchored on the 4 x 4 relay that placed 3rd.  Macy placed 2nd in the 200 hurdles and 3rd in the 100 hurdles and was member of the 4x100 and 4x400.  Both relays finished 3rd.  Anna placed 1st in the triple jump, 2nd in the long jump and anchored the 4x100 relay that finished 3rd.  Macklin Brady finished 2nd in the discus and 2nd in the throwers 100.  The 4x200 and the 4x800 each finished 3rd.  Boys finished 4th- Tyreke Fortney placed 2nd in the 200 and outsprinted the field to win the 200 which was the best race of the night. Stephen Shaver was 2nd in the 400 and tied for 2nd in the high jump with Duncan Lawler.  In the other great race of the night, Haden Arkins out kicked the field coming from 3rd place to help win the 4x800 relay.

• ØTennis players meet at the gym doors for meet today at 3:00.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 2 dress code day:  Jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips, a modest top, no half shirts or stomachs showing, NO HOODIES!      

• Volunteers Needed Saturday April 30th 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Illinois Valley YMCA for Healthy Kids Day.  Please sign-up to volunteer no later than Thursday April 28th.  To volunteer contact Peggy Cain at 815-223-7904 ext 030 or email her at peggyc@ivymca.org

• Volunteers needed at the TBM Avengers Reunion to Honor Veterans at Peru Airport on Friday May 20th from 4:00 PM-11:00 PM and Saturday May 21st from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM You can sign-up for 2-3 hour shifts. Volunteers will be helping with crowd control, parking, and helping out wherever needed.  To sign-up contact Tracy Baer 815-830-5724 (call or text) or email:  tracy.bar@gmail.com

• Volunteers needed on Saturday April 30th from 7:00-10:30 at the Habit for Health 10K Race in Spring Valley.  Volunteers will be helping with traffic control.  To volunteer please contact Gina Mudge - text only 815-378-9726 or email

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Last Supper Club.  Those who attended last evening, please give Fr. Ronald $10, now, during homeroom.

• Jaxon Kozak see Mr. Hancock now and bring your chromebook.

• Jordyn Martin, Blair Stuepfert and Aubrey Siebert.  Please see Fr. Ronald now.

• Marco Rizzi, Pia Mindrup, Adriana Buchanan, Maci Kelly, & Summer Conlin please come to the main office NOW.

• Homeroom:  Georgina Guo to see Mrs. Prushinski Rm. 111

ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Simply slowing down improves almost everything in our lives.  

• Last Supper Club TODAY to Alberto's in Ottawa.  Please let Fr. Ronald know, if you will get there on your own or will ride in the van.  Departure at 5:30.

• If you still have a Rice Bowl from Lent, please return to Fr. Ronald.

• Tomorrow a report will be given on the collection we made for our Lenten charities.

• The Bishop will have confirmation on Tuesday in Dalzell. If you would like to be an altar server for the Bishop please see Fr. Ronald.

• There is a meeting in the Refectory immediately after school for anyone interested in Bass Fishing.

• Students all materials need to be returned to your lockers before coming to the refectory for lunch. If you are a backpack carrier take your backpack to your Period E class before coming to the refectory.

• Reminder: headphones of ANY kind are only to be used when a teacher has instructed you to do so.

• Free Jeans Day this Friday.

• Students attending the Rotary Banquet the banquet is this Sunday, April 24th, at Senicas Oak Ridge. Doors open at 4:30. Dinner is at 5:00.

• Nominations are open to run for a position on the student government executive board. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Tuesday, April 26. The election will be held on Friday, April 29.  

• Everyone interested in golfing next year be advised the Golf Room will be open afterschool Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Ms. Gavina’s H period study hall please report to room 327 the rest of the week.

• Spring Concert is Sunday in the church.

• Weather permitting, tennis players should report to Hegeler Park at 3:45 today.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• All Seniors meet in the Refectory now.

• Katie Zeller please see Fr. Ronald now.

• Anna Lopez please come to the main office.

• Ryann Stoudt please stop in the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, April 19, 2022

We celebrate Easter for 50 days.  Give someone an unexpected gift at an unexpected time.

• Ambassador applications are available to freshmen and sophomores outside Mrs. Wagner’s office for next year’s Ambassador team. Pick one up today and return your completed application by April 28th.

• Last Supper Club TOMORROW to Alberto's in Ottawa.  Transportation available.  Alberto, from Italy, will have all of us in the kitchen to demonstrate how he prepares an Italian dinner.  Get your name on the sign-up sheet on the sign on Fr. Ronald's office door.

• Nominations are open to run for a position on the student government executive board. An explanation of the process and requirements was sent to all student emails. The deadline to submit your name to Mrs. Manning is 2:40 pm on Tuesday, April 26. The election will be held on Friday, April 29. 

• The Spring Forward College Planning presentation for juniors and parents scheduled in your student planner for tonight is cancelled.  It will be rescheduled.  The rescheduled date will be in the announcements and send out vie email.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• The following, please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom:  Katie Zeller, Elizabeth Vanko Lacey Griggs, Blair Stuepfert and Aubrey Siebert.

• Seniors there will be a meeting in the refectory TOMORROW for distribution of caps and gowns and information about upcoming events!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, April 8, 2022

“Stewardship is the act of organizing your life so that God can spend you.” 

• Father Ronald has sent an email to your student emails. Make sure to check for it.

• If you took a Rice Bowl for Lent and have it here, please bring to Fr. Ronald's office.  Otherwise, please them in after the Easter break.

• Yearbook staff, your pages have been assigned in hjedesign.  Please check and let Mrs. Griggs know if you did not get a pages assignment.  Over spring break, please work on template and narrowing down your photo selections.  Email Mrs. Griggs if you have questions.

• When we return from Spring Break, nominations will be open to run for a position on the student government executive board. The deadline is 2:40 pm on Tuesday, April 26. The election will be held on Friday, April 29. An email explaining the process has been sent to all student emails. Please read it and consider participating! 

• Rock Island High School will be holding a Construction Trades Career Expo in their gymnasium on Wednesday, April 13th at 3:30-5:00 for anyone interested.

• Mrs. Cox period D Geometry please report to Period D today.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Spring Clean-up at St.Vincent’s Cemetery, Rt.351  LaSalle,IL 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (depending on weather and number of volunteers there may be other days that week in which volunteers will be needed.) General clean-up will be picking up trash, old decorations, sticks, pine cones etc. and depositing those items in a designated area. To Volunteer contact:   Jeff Hayden (815) 200-5543 call or text or email:  jhayden52@att.net

• Volunteers needed on Saturday April 30th at the Habit for Health 10k and 3 mile Fun Run/Walk at St. Margaret’s Family Heath Center in Spring Valley.  More details to follow when school resumes after Easter break.

• Mrs. Wagner and Ms. Bernabei would like to thank all of the Ambassadors, freshman guides, teachers and staff that helped make this year’s Shadow Days a huge success. We had 65 8th graders come visit over the last 2 weeks and they all left with very good impressions of St. Bede Academy thanks to your help and positive attitudes.

• Seniors, Mrs. Griggs has emailed you a google form link to the senior yearbook survey.  Please complete questions.  Answers will be printed in the yearbook along with your senior photo.  See Mrs. Griggs if you have questions.

• Boys’ Tennis team please check Google classroom for Spring Break schedule updates.

• HOMEROOM MEETING

• The following, please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom: Katie Zeller, Elizabeth Vanko Lacey Griggs, Abraham Wiesbrock, Phillip Gray and Brady Flanagan.

• Anyone planning to play volleyball next year please report to the main office now.

• All boarders leaving for spring break meet in The Loft now.

• Jaxon Kozak and Kathleen Hunter please bring your chromebooks to Mr. Hancock now.

• Anyone who ordered Spring Sport photos please come to the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the needs of others.

• Lenten Charities collection tomorrow. Our goal, per person, for our Lenten charities is $3 a week person.  So, our school goal is $4,275.  Please be generous tomorrow.

• Prom sign up during lunch hours on tomorrow and Thursday. Cost per person is $50.00 Payment due upon signup.

• Volunteers needed for an Easter Egg Hunt at Kirby Park in Spring Valley on this coming Saturday April 9th from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Volunteers will assist with bouncy houses, coordinating lines for pictures with the Easter bunny, handing out prizes and Easter baskets. Contact Mrs. Prushinski to sign-up (ASAP) Room 111or sprushinski@st-bede.com

• Volunteers needed on April 9th at the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) Annual building and Care Fund Auction at Grand Bear Lodge 2643 N. IL Rte. 178 Utica 61373 from 4:00-9:00 PM. To Sign-up Contact:  Paula Fues 815-299-8594 (call or text)

• Volunteers needed at the TBM Avengers Reunion to Honor Veterans at Peru Airport on Friday May 20th from 4:00 PM-11:00 PM and Saturday May 21st from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM You can sign-up for 2-3 hour shifts. Volunteers will be helping with crowd control, parking, and helping out wherever needed.  To sign-up contact Tracy Baer 815-830-5724 (call or text) or email:  tracy.bar@gmail.com

• Congratulations to all who participated in the TRAC Art Festival yesterday and all the winners Honorable Mention Andrea Brandner 3rd Place Madalyn Dittmar, Madelyn Torrance Mason Ross 2nd Place Nubia Sajuan , Madelyn Torrance with 3 second place ribbons. First place winners Summer Conlin and Esabell Wei

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• The following, please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom: Rylee Mc Gunnigal, Dan Dugosh, Bella Hagenbuch, Katie Zeller, Elizabeth Vanko, Lacey Griggs, Haiden Ator, Grayson Marincic.

• Send Brianna Torres and Aubree Acuncius to Mrs. Mennie’s office.