ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 20, 2022

A big part of mercy is simply being with people in their pain and suffering, holding them physically or spiritually, even if there is nothing else you can do for them.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Recapitulate- summarize and state again the main points.

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

• This coming Wednesday, October 26th, is our next Last Supper Club outing to restaurant #80.  All are welcome.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.

• Don’t forget to place your order for Football Playoff Attire. A link was sent to you via text and email. Deadline is today by midnight!

• If you are missing a calculator, please come see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office.

• There will be Open gym for basketball today from 3:30-5:00.

• Don’t forget Methodist College will be here today during Lunch! Also, Quincy University will be here tomorrow during lunch outside the Refectory.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Michael Shaw, Katie Zeller, and Gavin Hahn please Abbot Michael near the Loft today during homeroom.

• Jake Delaney and Brendon Pillion see Coach Cummings during homeroom.

• Girls Tennis meet in the Science Center during homeroom.

• Ryan Slingsby please come to the Main Office during homeroom.

• Ryan Brady and Morgan Nawa please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

• There will be a fan bus to tonight's FINAL volleyball game against the Ridgewood Spartans. The bus will leave for Cambridge at 5:30 and is FREE OF CHARGE to any student interested. Please see Mr. Steben outside the main office during homeroom to sign up.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 19, 2022

We need to cultivate an attitude of patience toward ourselves and families first, and then to all our sisters and brothers.

• SAT Word of the Day: Tenacious- Keep a firm hold on something.

• Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

• Landon Jackson, Mia Morrow and Angel Zhai please see Mrs. Nambo now.

• Reagan Stoudt please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office during one of your passing periods.

• St. Bede Academy will be hosting the IHSA Volleyball Regional next week with games beginning on Monday, Oct. 24th.  All individuals attending the event must pay the IHSA admission price of $5 per person. No passes accepted.

• Mrs. Cox’s F period Calculus class to report to room 212, Mrs. Bruner’s room.

• One week from today, Wednesday, October 26th, is our next Last Supper Club outing to restaurant #80.  All are welcome.  Watch for details.

• Let's remember the empty blue cart.  Our sisters and brothers are hungry.  A reminder to the student who has green beans in her car.  Bring them in.

• Methodist College will be outside the Refectory during Lunch tomorrow!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 17, 2022

God and silence are great friends.  We need to listen to God, because it's not what we say, but what He says to us and through us that matters.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Wry- Using dry or mocking humor

•  Scholastic Bowl is about to get underway we will have a meeting Tuesday after school in the art studio for everyone interested

•  Olivia Orteza, please bring your T-Shirt money

• If you need any assistance on your FAFSA, come to the Loft during lunch TODAY!

• Can the following students come see Mrs. Hurst in the main office during one of your passing periods: Alan Spencer, Johnnie Brown, Chipper Rossi, Phillip Gray, and Westin Heersink

• Join us for the last volleyball game of the regular season! On Thursday, October 20, there will be a fan bus from St. Bede to Cambridge High School for the final showdown between the St. Bede Bruins and the Ridgewood Spartans. If you are interested in traveling, sign up outside Mr. Steben's office. Priority will be given based on seniority. Don't wait - space on the bus is limited!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 14, 2022

Remember: You are carrying out God's plan in history every moment of your life.

• Interested in choosing the date and place for the next Last Supper Club outing?  See Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• Thanks to all who brought food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Now, we can start filling the Blue Cart, again.

•  Mrs. Griggs needs help in the concession stand Saturday and selling 50/50 tickets.  If you can help, please see her today!! Service hours available if you are not on the softball team.

•  Happy Day of The Defender in Ukraine from Heritage Club!!  

• Will Brendan Pillion, Catie Lukancic and Ruby Burr pick up fan gear from Mrs. Prokup's office?

•  Please keep the following students in your prayers.  They will receive the sacrament of confirmation this Sunday.    Mae Hagenbuch, Breanna Martinez, Lily Soliman, Anna Cyrocki, and Ryan Soliman.     

•  Scholastic Bowl is about to get underway we will have a meeting Tuesday after school in the art studio for everyone interested

• St. Bede Esports is on a winning streak!  Last night our Mario Kart team; Julian Villava, Daliayah Farris, Noah Buck and Caden Carls won against Midway High School in Missouri.

• Any chance about 5 kids would want to volunteer tomorrow for hours for our Harvest Fest event?  Mrs. Nambo is looking for about 5 kids. Please come see her in the main office.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will Sadie Koehler and Lily Bosnich please come to the main office during homeroom to see Mrs. Hurst?

•  Will the following students come see Mrs. Hurst in the main office during homeroom: Ryan Brady, Violet Lopez, Micah Huettemann, Catherine Leon, and Johnna Bogatitius

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 13, 2022

Spend your days thinking about things that are good and true and noble, and you will become good and true and noble.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Vehemently- showing strong feeling

•  Interested in choosing the date and place for the next Last Supper Club outing?  See Fr. Ronald.

•  Yesterday was the 131st anniversary of dedication day of Saint Bede Academy.  Check for the photo of that day that's in the student dining room.

•  St. Bede Esports racks up 2 more wins!  Our Valorant team; George, Guo, Johnathon Hackney, Anthony Taylor, Michael Shaw and Henry Mertel won against East Alton Wood River High School.   Also, our Super Smash Brothers Ultimate team; Gavin Sandoval, Noah Buck, and Julian Villava won against Newark Community High School! 

•  An admissions rep from the University of IL will be here tomorrow, period B in the PSC, to talk to juniors & seniors and answer questions about their college & application process. Interested students must sign up with Ms. Bernabei now and let your B period teacher know you will miss class tomorrow.  Students are responsible to make up all missed work.

•  Seniors should be checking the scholarship list on Ms. Bernabei’s website regularly. New opportunities will be added as they become available. See your email for a link.

•  Our ISAC rep will be here on Monday in the loft during the lunch periods to answer questions and help seniors with their FAFSA.  No sign-up required. Bring your FAFSA long-in information if you have your account set up.  If you need help setting up your account bring your Chromebook, cell phone and social security number.

•  Kamila Ortiz, Grace Millington, Olivia Orteza, Anna Rudenko, Andrea Brander, and Aubrey Siebert need to bring their Heritage Club tshirt money NOW!

•  Kohls is having their National Hiring Event October 13-15, 2022. If you are interested please reference the email sent to you by Mrs. Hurst.

•  Will the following families pick up fan gear from Mrs. Prokup's office: Newman, Dugosh, Dove, Burr, Lukancic, Morrow, Gillan, Coventry and Pillion

• University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana and St. Francis Medical Center of Nursing will be on campus outside the Refectory during Lunch tomorrow!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Veronica Bartlett and Ryann Shue please see Mr. Hancock during Homeroom and bring your Chromebook.

•  Noah Buck and Tyler Walsh please come to the main office during Homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Christians are different.  Or, at least they should be.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Fictive- Created by imagination

• Still accepting food for the Blue Cart.  We hope to make a delivery at the end of the week.

•  Congrats to the Cross-Country team who competed in the 45 team Columbus Day Amboy Invitation Monday.

• For the Lady Bruins they were led by Macy Zeglis who finished 113th, and Madelyn Torrance at 140th.

• For the Guys on the Varsity level, Nathan Husser finished 100th. On the Frosh/Soph level Greyson Marincic 22nd, Johnny Brown was 36th, Haiden Ator 45th and Frank Fan 49th. Next meet is Thursday at Home at 4:00. Come out and support our team.

•  Please release members of girls tennis today at 2:30pm.

•  The following students need to bring their shirt money to Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz TODAY: Kamila Ortiz, Grace Millington, Olivia Orteza, Anna Rudenko, Andrea Bradner, Aubrey Siebert, and Abby Michels

•  Registration is now open for ALL winter sports. Please see Mr. Armato for more information.

•  All softball players are needed to help out in the concession stand or sell 50/50 tickets for part of the game on Saturday.  Please see Mrs. Griggs or email her for your preferred time slot by Thursday.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jazmin Barreras-Vasquez, Gavin Hahn, and Jonathan Hackney please see Abbot Michael near the Loft today during Homeroom.

•  Genavyve Barnes please come to the main office.

•   Will SBASG exec board please see Miss Brady today during homeroom.

•  Ryann Shue, Yannis Yong, and Jordan Coventry please see Mrs. Hurst During Homeroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 6, 2022

If we want to pass on our faith, we can only pass on what we have.  We can't give what we don't have.  There are no shortcuts.

• SENIORS- please fill out the DAR/SAR ballot sent by Mrs. Nambo ASAP. Several of you still need to do so.

•  Just a reminder that this week begins peer tutoring. If you need tutoring, in any subject, please come to room 111 during your study hall or after school on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 2:40-3:30.

•  Don’t forget that the Air Force will be visiting our campus today during lunch.

•  HERITAGE CLUB, BRING YOUR MONEY TO MISS GAVINA OR MRS RYNKEWICZ TODAY! 

• Congratulations to our Splatoon Esports team: Gavin Sandoval, Henry Mertel, Julian Villava, and Noah Buck, for their win against Pocahontas high school in Arkansas!

• If you purchased a homecoming shirt from Mr. Eustice’s Econ class last week and still owe please turn in your money to Mr. Eustice ASAP

• Attention Ambassadors: we still need people to attend the Lostant visit next Tuesday afternoon. If you are able to help out, please sign up outside Mr. Steben's office ASAP!

• Currently, Sports Registration is open for Bowling.  If you are a bowler and you have not yet registered, please see Mr. Armato during lunch or your passing period. 

• Registration for ALL WINTER SPORTS will open next week. 

•  SENIOR Student-Athletes for FALL Sports.  ALL SPORT SENIOR NIGHT is Saturday. October 15.  Please make sure you or your parent fills out the Google Form that was both texted and emailed to you.  ALL students and parent/family escorts must be at the FB field by 4pm on Oct. 15.  Any questions, please see Mr. Armato.

• All of Mr. Davy’s Religion 3 classes and Mr. H’s sophomore D & F classes meet in the collaboration room today. Mr. H’s H period class meet in room 141.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 5, 2022

People don't fail because they want to fail; they fail because they don't know how to succeed.

•  Mrs. Leffelman's H period biology please report to (Mrs. Morrow's) room 210 today.

•  Happy World Teachers’ Day from the Heritage Club! 

•  Heritage Club members must bring their t-shirt money to Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz BEFORE THURSDAY 10/6.

•  Just a reminder that this week begins peer tutoring. If you need tutoring, in any subject, please come to room 111 during your study hall or after school on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 2:40-3:30.

• Educators of Beauty will be outside of the Refectory today during lunch today!!!

•  The Air Force will be on campus outside the Refectory during lunch tomorrow.

•  There is a growing pile of lost and found items in the main office. Please stop in if you had left anything behind over the homecoming weekend.

• If you made it on the September leader board please stop in the main office to pick up your star!

•  Mr. Allen’s G period PE class report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room (204) today. Bring your chromebooks.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jazmin Barreras-Vasquez and Noah Buck please see Abbot Michael near the loft.

• All girls’ basketball players meet Coach Mickley in the refectory now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 4, 2022

You were made in the image of God.  Act accordingly.

• SAT Word of the Day: Importunate- persistent

•  Mrs. Leffelman's H period biology please report to (Mrs. Morrow's) room 210 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. 

•  Heritage Club members must bring their t-shirt money to Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz BEFORE THURSDAY 10/6.

•  Shout out to the student’s on homecoming night that ate at the Stone Jug. You all know who you are. It was brought to our attention how you represented your school with great integrity. Thank you for doing the right thing, even when we were not watching!

• If you earned a star on the leader board, you may come to the office to pick up your star! October starts a new month, lots of room for new stars!!!!

•  There is open gym today from 3:30-5:00

• Let's go Bruins!  We want to fill the Blue cart with food.

•  Just a reminder that this week begins peer tutoring. If you are in need of tutoring, in any subject, please come to room 111 during your study hall or after school on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 2:40-3:30.

•  Juniors, seniors & parents are encouraged to attend College Information Night tomorrow evening, 6-7:30 in the PSC. Learn about college applications, financial aid, scholarships and more! See Ms. Bernabei with questions.

•  Seniors, at this point in the school year you should have a strong start on your college applications and FAFSA. If you need help see Ms. Bernabei. She can’t help you if you if you don’t ask!

•  Sophomores: Engels, Migliorini, Koehler & Marincic, get your HOBY information forms turned in to Ms. Bernabei asap!

•  Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month September nominees:  Madelyn Torrance & Connor Brown and the October nominees:  Kylie Cofoid & John Brady. Their applications have been submitted to the Oglesby Elks club to compete for Teen of the Month with nominees from other area high schools. Congratulations and good luck!  The next Elks Teen of the Month application deadline is November 4th. Right now, I have zero applications from boys!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Logan Potthoff please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 3, 2022

What do you think about the most?  That's your treasure.  That's your heart.

•  Mrs. Leffelman's H period biology please report to (Mrs. Morrow's) room 210 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. 

•  You want pumpkin spice? We have pumpkin spice!  Tea Club today after school in the commons. 

•  Heritage Club members must bring their tshirt money to Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz BEFORE THURSDAY 10/6.

•  Won't be long and the Blue Cart will be filled.  Please bring food to fill it.

•  Mrs. Griggs would like to thank everyone that participated and supported the variety show Friday night. 

• Attention Ambassadors - 8th grade visits start this week! Please check the schedule to see when you will miss class. Schedule is posted in the Google Classroom or outside Mr. Steben's office (134).

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All Ambassadors need to get a Visit Cheat Sheet from Mr. Steben during Homeroom TODAY!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 30, 2022

Whatever we think, we become.

• SAT Word of the Day: Nomenclature - the choosing of names for things.

• Won't be long and the Blue Cart will be filled.  Please bring food to fill it.

• Softball players are needed to work for one hour during the homecoming game.  Mrs. Griggs sent out an email Monday, please reply so she can schedule workers.

• Variety show rehearsal this Tuesday at 7pm and Thursday following the powder puff game.  Volleyball players are excused Tuesday, but everyone else should plan to attend.

• Peer tutoring will begin Monday, October 3rd during your study hall and after school from 2:40-3:30 in the Academic Achievement room- 111. All are welcome to attend! Please see Mrs. Pettway with any questions or if you are interested in becoming a peer tutor!

• St. Bede golf strikes again with Jake Delaney and Brendon Pillion finishing in 4th and second place while helping your Bruins secure the Regional tittle. So now It's on to MONDAYS SECTIONALS.

• Please do not stand on, walk on, jump on, or sit on the new padding in the gymnasium.  The padding is not designed for that use.  It is designed for protection as well as aesthetics. 

  Thank you for helping keep our equipment nice. 

• Seniors: Elks Teen of the Month applications are due tonight by midnight.  I need 2 applications from the senior boys.  I only have one. Let’s go boys!

• Three more volunteers are needed to sell 50/50 for both the 10-12 and 12-2 shifts. See Mr. Davy or Ms. Bernabei now to volunteer. Service hours will be given.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei now: Lea Asani, Cindy Wu, Freya Li, Allison Rimmele, Larissa Zhang, Kylie Cofoid, Genavyve Barnes, Sierah Shaver, Amy Vy Tran, Sue Huynh, Lexi Heemstra, Addison Derlein, Jaelyn Weber, Kaden Nauman and Lorelei Denny.

• Congratulations to our Esports Valorant team - Anthony Taylor, Micah Hutteman, Michael Shaw, Johnathon Hackney, and George Guo.  Yesterday they beat Sandoval High School in a best of three match 13-1 and 13-2.

• Congratulations Gianna Grivetti on your 7th place finish in the Girls golf Regional and advancing to Mondays Sectional Good Luck “G”

• Boarding students who will be in the parade on any club float meet at the gym doors to be picked up and taken to the parade line up. The truck will leave AT 4:00 PM. If you are late you will not have a ride.

• If you ordered a homecoming shirt and have not received it, it is possible that it was ordered under a relative or parent name. Please stop in room 28 if you did not receive it.

• Students that are in the parade tonight please remember you MUST be at line up by 4:15. You are representing St. Bede and we are doing so in a new way this year. Please be respectful of the spectators, the City of Peru and the drivers and owners of the vehicles. Have fun and Be loud, Be proud, Be Bruin!

• Teachers please remember that Yannis Yong, Alyssa Schirz, Hunter Savage, and Violet Lopez will be with Mrs. Yaklich starting at 11:29 today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Every day is a fresh page, a clean start

• SAT Word of the Day: Sanctimonious-making a show of being morally superior.

• Softball players are needed to work for one hour during the homecoming game.  Mrs. Griggs sent out an email Monday, please reply so she can schedule workers.

• Variety show rehearsal this Tuesday at 7pm and Thursday following the powder puff game.  Volleyball players are excused Tuesday, but everyone else should plan to attend.

• A Heads-Up. Homecoming prayer service on Thursday.  You'll need to have a pen.

  Before Homecoming let's make an effort to fill the Blue Cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Attention Boarding Students: there will be a meeting for all boarders after school today at 2:45 in the Boarding Dining area. See Mr. Kemock if you cannot attend.

• Don’t forget to come to the Main Office for information about the Career Expo! Forms are due BY TOMORROW!!!!

• All Perino Science Center study halls will be held in the refectory TOMORROW.

• Will the following students please pick up their yard signs and car decals from Mrs. Prokup: Ella Mudge, Ben Wallace, Aleah Espel, Michael Shaw, Beckham Baker and Grady Gillan.

• Junior and Senior girls please pick up your Powder Puff shirts in Ms. Brady’s room right now.

• Mrs. Manning's period A study hall will meet in the refectory on Thursday and Friday this week.

• Esports NBA2K, Madden, Mario Kart, and Smash Ultimate players matches start today!  Check Google classroom.

• Ambassadors will meet for training in the Loft during lunch TODAY. Bring your lunch and report to the Loft for Visit Day Training.

• Anyone looking to decorate signs for the Homecoming Parade, please see Mr. Steben during your study hall for supplies.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ryan Migliorini and Petra Mitchell.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now during homeroom, in his office.

• Katie Zeller and Michael Shaw please see Abbot Michael near the Loft during homeroom today.

• Evan Fitzpatrick, George Guo, Johnathan Hackney, Arianna Heersink, Callan Hueneburg and Landon Jackson please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday September 27, 2022

When was the last time someone confused you for Jesus??

• SAT Word of the Day: Unconscionable- not right or reasonable.

• Heritage Club members need to check Google Classroom for homecoming parade information and clothing updates. Members riding in the HOCO parade need to see Mrs. Rynkewicz TODAY!

• Everyone and anyone interested in wrestling or managing wrestling this season, please meet coach Allen in the weight room during homeroom today following announcements!

• Students, don’t forget that Thursday is the last day to sign up for the Career Expo with Ms. Bernabei on October 25th. See your email for a permission form or pick one up in the main office.

• Softball players are needed to work for one hour during the homecoming game.  Mrs. Griggs sent out an email Monday, please reply so she can schedule workers.

• Variety show rehearsal this Tuesday at 7pm and Thursday following the powder puff game.  Volleyball players are excused Tuesday, but everyone else should plan to attend.

• Mrs. Leffelman’s H period Biology to my room (210) Wed-Fri.

• A Heads-Up.  Homecoming prayer service on Thursday.  You'll need to have a pen.

• Before Homecoming let's make an effort to fill the Blue Cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.   

• Seniors: come to the Loft today during Lunch, E1 or E2 for help getting your FAFSA started. You will need your Chromebook, social security number and cell phone.

• Students at any grade are invited to attend the Career Expo with Ms. Bernabei on October 25th. Only 14 spots available. See your email for a permission form or pick one up in the main office. Permission forms are due this Thursday, Sept 29th.

• Volunteers are needed to sell 50/50 tickets at the homecoming football game. 3 shifts available 8-10 am, 10-12, or 12 – half time. Students are needed at each entrance and to walk in the bleachers selling tickets during the game. See Ms. Bernabei or Mr. Davy to sign up. Volunteer hours will be given.

• Junior and senior students & parents are invited to attend College Information Night on Wed, Oct 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Perino Science Center. Info will be presented on selecting a college, applications, scholarships, FAFSA, college visits, transcripts, and more!!!

• On Oct. 12th all juniors & sophomore will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT.  Results of this test will be used by the College Board to determine National Merit Scholar award recipients. Check your email for test prep info and start preparing for this test NOW! Also on this day freshman will have remote learning and seniors will have an excused college visit day.  Seniors should check their email for info on how to set up a college visit.

• If any student is interested in 2 new, exciting and fun opportunities for service hours beginning as soon as tomorrow, please see Mr. Davy in the collaboration lab during homeroom.

• The Yard Signs & Car decals are in! Will the following families pick up their signs from Mrs. Prokup's office, room 135: Mudge, Espel, Wallace, Rodriguez, Stanton, Baker, Shaw, Gillan, Sramek, Soliman and Fabish.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  The following students please see Abbot Michael near the Loft today during homeroom: Michael Shaw, Katie Zeller, and Jazmin Barreras-Vasquez.

• Griffin May, Michael Shaw, and Jake Migliorini, please see Mrs. Hurst during Homeroom.

• If you’re interested in Tea Club, see Mr. Fess in the computer lab during Homeroom today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday September 26, 2022

God does indeed hear us...we just need to give him some time.

• SAT Word of the Day: Hubris- excessive pride

• Congratulations to Jake Migliorini, Sadie Koehler, Bailey Engels and Greyson Marincic for being selected by St. Bede faculty and staff as HOBY Award recipients. Jake and Sadie will represent our school as Ambassadors at the HOBY Leadership retreat this summer. Bailey & Greyson were selected as alternates. HOBY Ambassadors are students who put forth outstanding leadership skills, confidence, community service, concern for others as well as other admirable traits. Jake, Sadie, Bailey & Greyson please see Ms. Bernabei now.

• Seniors: Elks Teen of the Month applications are now available!  Due Friday. Check your student email!

• Students at any grade are invited to attend the Career Expo with Ms. Bernabei on October 25th. Only 14 spots available. See your email for a permission form or pick one up in the main office. Permission forms due Thursday this week!

• If you participate in Last Supper club and want to be part of the Homecoming Parade, see Fr. Ronald or put name on sign-up sheet on bulletin board near his office on 2nd floor.

• All Ambassadors - we will have mandatory training for our upcoming 8th grade visits on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 during your lunch periods. Bring your lunch to the Loft on Wednesday. 

• We need some students to help make signs for some floats in Friday's Homecoming Parade. If you want to decorate some signs, please see Mr. Steben for supplies in room 134 during your study hall period. 

• The Yard Signs & Car decals are in! Will the following families pick up their signs from Mrs. Prokup's office, room 135….Walsh, Vanko, Mudge, Espel, Ferrari, Wallace, Zeller, Rodriguez, Maschmann, Stanton, Kozak, Carls, Baker, Shaw, Arkins, Slingsby, Michels, Millington, Gillan, Sramek, Soliman and Fabish.

• Heritage Club members need to check Google Classroom for homecoming parade information and clothing updates. Members riding in the HOCO parade need to see Mrs. Rynkewicz TODAY. 

• If you have not yet paid for your homecoming tickets, you MUST do so TODAY!!!! See Ms. Brady before the end of the day today!

• Congrats to the golf teams of Putthoff and Tunnell on their 10th place finish and Pillion and Delaney finishing in 6th place at the Mendota Ryder Cup Tournament on Saturday.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•   Petra Mitchell and Ryan Migliorini.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom in the Loft.

• Marco Rizzi, Madison Stanbary, Lena Sartin, Joe Bima, and Jake Migliorini, please see Mrs. Hurst during homeroom.

• Everyone and anyone interested in wrestling or managing wrestling this season, please meet coach Allen in the weight room during homeroom today following announcements.

• Ashton Gonzales, Kaden Nauman, Tyler Walsh please see Mr. Hancock and bring your Chromebook.

• The following senior boys need to go to the loft now. Ryan Migliorini; John Brady; Landon Jackson; Gavin Sandoval; Ryan Brady; Brendan Pillion; Johnathon Hackney; George Guo; Callan Hueneburg; Mason Hurst; Hayden Arkins Nathan Lough; Michael Shaw; Jake Delaney; Thomas Makransky; Connor Brown; Ben Wallace; Ben Burke; Dylan Hunter; Calym Setser; Clayton Justi; Anthony Taylor; Evan Fitzpatrick.

• Surfers and Bikers please come to the gym for a photo during homeroom!

• Survey about Peer Tutoring was sent to your school email from Mrs. Pettway. Complete the survey if you are interested in being a peer tutor or if you would be interested in receiving tutoring during your study hall or after school. We are planning to begin the Peer tutoring program after homecoming week.

• There is also tutoring available in the Academic Achievement room (room 111) during your study hall and then through IVCC on Mondays at the Oglesby campus from 3-7, or at the Ottawa campus on Wednesdays from 3-7. Please see Mrs. Pettway, in 136, with any questions regarding tutoring options.

• Students at any grade are invited to attend the Career Expo with Ms. Bernabei on October 25th. Only 14 spots available. See your email for a permission form or pick one up in the main office.

•  Volunteers are needed to sell 50/50 tickets at the homecoming football game. 3 shifts available 8-10 am, 10-12, or 12 – half time. Students are needed at each entrance and to walk in the bleachers selling tickets during the game. See Ms. Bernabei or Mr. Davy to sign up. Volunteers hours will be given.

• Just a reminder that if you still need a parking permit, you need to take care of that immediately. Security will be checking vehicles and violators will be subject to a fine.

• All Mrs. Horst's classes will meet in the loft today.

• If you participate in Last Supper club and want to be part of the Homecoming Parade, see Fr. Ronald or put name on sign-up sheet on bulletin board near his office on 2nd floor.

• The BLUE CART is slowly filling up.  Let's try to fill it before the end of Homecoming week.

• Congratulations to our Esports Valorant team Anthony Taylor, Jordan Coventry, Michael Shaw, Johnathon Hackney, and George Guo.  They beat Delavan High School in a best of three match 13-0 and 13-1.

•  Flyers are up around the building for Homecoming Apparel!!!!! Just scan the QR Code to access the online store!!!! Get your order in by tomorrow!!!

• Heritage Club members have until TODAY to sign up for shirts. See Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz to get your name on the list. Information about ordering and payment will follow soon. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lea Asani and Erin Dove please see Mrs. Hurst during Homeroom today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 23, 2022

God loves us, no strings attached

• SAT Word of the Day: Hubris- excessive pride

• A survey about Peer Tutoring was sent to your school email from Mrs. Pettway. Complete the survey if you are interested in being a peer tutor or if you would be interested in receiving tutoring during your study hall or after school. We are planning to begin the Peer tutoring program after homecoming week.

  There is also tutoring available in the Academic Achievement room (room 111) during your study hall and then through IVCC on Mondays at the Oglesby campus from 3-7, or at the Ottawa campus on Wednesdays from 3-7. Please see Mrs. Pettway, in 136, with any questions regarding tutoring options.

• Students at any grade are invited to attend the Career Expo with Ms. Bernabei on October 25th. Only 14 spots available. See your email for a permission form or pick one up in the main office.

•  Volunteers are needed to sell 50/50 tickets at the homecoming football game. 3 shifts available 8-10 am, 10-12, or 12 – half time. Students are needed at each entrance and to walk in the bleachers selling tickets during the game. See Ms. Bernabei or Mr. Davy to sign up. Volunteers hours will be given.

• Just a reminder that if you still need a parking permit, you need to take care of that immediately. Security will be checking vehicles and violators will be subject to a fine.

• All Mrs. Horst's classes will meet in the loft today

• If you participate in Last Supper club and want to be part of the Homecoming Parade, see Fr. Ronald or put name on sign-up sheet on bulletin board near his office on 2nd floor.

• The BLUE CART is slowly filling up.  Let's try to fill it before the end of Homecoming week.

• Congratulations to our Esports Valorant team Anthony Taylor, Jordan Coventry, Michael Shaw, Johnathon Hackney, and George Guo.  They beat Delavan High School in a best of three match 13-0 and 13-1.

•  Flyers are up around the building for Homecoming Apparel!!!!! Just scan the QR Code to access the online store!!!! Get your order in by tomorrow!!!

• Heritage Club members have until TODAY to sign up for shirts. See Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz to get your name on the list. Information about ordering and payment will follow soon. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lea Asani and Erin Dove please see Mrs. Hurst during Homeroom today

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 22, 2022

Human creativity cannot be suppressed.

• SAT Word of the Day: Polyglot- Knowing or using several languages

• Last Supper Club this evening at Jack's at 129 E Devlin in Spring Valley at 6 o'clock.  Cost is $15. You can pay Fr. Ronald during school or this evening. 

• Lectio TODAY during 1st and 2nd lunches.   We will meet in Mr. H's room #141 at the south end of the 1st floor.  

• Open Gym for boys’ basketball from 3:30-5:00 for Monday and Tuesday (26th & 27th)

•  The Online Store is now open to order Homecoming Shirts! Last day to order is Saturday, September 24th. A text was sent out with the store link.

• Students- if you are in a club or sport that is participating in the parade please remember to have a sign that identifies your team/club name. Also feel free to have additional decorations and candy to throw! It is a longer route so plan accordingly.

• There is still time to participate in the Homecoming parade as a team, club or just a “student section” float. If interested please see Mrs. Nambo or Mr. Steben ASAP.

•  Service hour opportunity: Downtown Peru will be decorated for the parade. We will need volunteers to help clean windows/collect decorations. Please see Mr. Steben or Mrs. Nambo if you are interested.

• If you participate in Last Supper club and want to be part of the Homecoming Parade, see Fr. Ronald.

•  Variety show participants, please meet in the gym to rehearse between 7-9 tonight.

• Any girl that is planning on participating in softball this year, Mrs Griggs needs volunteers to work 1-hour time slots for the homecoming game between 12-4.  Please email Mrs. Griggs if you can help or stop by her classroom today or Monday.

•  Congrats to Gianna Grivetti in her performance in the Ottawa Pirates invitational yesterday. Gianna fired an 84 for 9th Place overall

• SBA Football Hogfest is this Saturday, September 24th from 4-8pm at the Shelter! $10 will get you a Pork Sandwich, 2 sides, dessert, and a bottle of water! Dine in or drive thru! Also, join us for some College Football on the big screen!!! Tickets are available in the main office!

•  Heritage Club members have until FRIDAY (tomorrow) to sign up for shirts/sweaters. See Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz.

• Jack Maschmann and Mason Moreno please see Mr. Hancock during homeroom. Bring you Chromebooks!

•   Seniors: Elks Teen of the Month applications are now available!  Check your student email!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lorelei Denny, Lexi Heemstra, and Christopher Gedraitis please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office during homeroom

• Hayden Arkins, Lea Asani, Addison Bontz, John Brady, Connor Brown, Ben Burke, Ali Arslan, Kylie Cofoid, Kristal De La Torre, & Alyssa Engels please see Mrs. Nambo in homeroom today.

• Seniors who wish to be in this year’s Senior Skit for the variety show should meet in the Perino Science Center during Homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 21, 2022

God will supply what you need to persevere.

• SAT Word of the Day!!! Each day there will be an SAT Word of the Day that will often be tested on the SAT Vocabulary exam. Today’s SAT Word of the Day is: Abate- become less intense or widespread

• SBA Football Hogfest is this Saturday, September 24th from 4-8pm at the Shelter! $10 will get you a Pork Sandwich, 2 sides, dessert, and a bottle of water! Dine in or drive thru! Also, join us for some College Football on the big screen!!! Tickets are available in the main office!

• Attention LaSalle Rotary Guests: Please meet at the front doors of the Perino Science Center directly after your 11:30 dismissal from class today.

• The first variety show rehearsal is Thursday in the gym. You can rehearse your act any time between 7-9.  If you are not signed up yet, join the google classroom and sign up before Thursday. The code is located on the main bulletin board.  Currently, we have 14 acts.  More are always welcome! 

• Congratulations to Golfers Brendon Pillion and Jake Delaney on a great performance finishing in 10th and 2nd pace yesterday both were named to the TRAC First Team All-Conference Team

• Heritage Club members: check t-shirt information in Google Classroom and get signed up by Friday. 

• Last Supper Club on tomorrow at Jack's in Spring Valley at 6 o'clock.  Cost is $15.  Sign-up TODAY on bulletin board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• If you are involved in the Last Supper Club and want to be involved in the Homecoming Parade please see Fr. Ronald.

• Lectio TODAY during 2nd lunch for Juniors and Seniors.  A change of plans. We will meet in Mr. H's room #141 at the south end of the 1st floor.  Tomorrow during 1st and 2nd lunches for all the rest.

• Are you in study hall sometime during the day? Of course you are! Are you excited for homecoming? Who isn't! Would you like to help with our new expanded homecoming parade, while also participating in mindful self-care? I can barely contain my excitement! If you would like to make signs for homecoming floats/vehicles during your study hall, please see Mr. Steben in room 134.

• Mr. Allen’s F period PE class, please report to PSC Rm 16 with Mrs. Leffelman.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All Ambassadors need to stop by the Loft today during homeroom. We will be signing up for 8th grade visits. 

• There will be a Student Government meeting will be during homeroom today

• Zach Popurella and Madelyn Torrance, please come to the main office during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Authentically joyful persons stand out.  Other people will stop to take notice.

• Variety show rehearsals begin this Thursday, September 22.  Participants can practice their act anytime between 7pm-9 in the gym.  If you haven’t signed up yet please get the google code from the info posters posted on bulletin boards throughout the school or see Mrs. Griggs.

• SBA Football Hogfest is this Saturday, September 24th from 4-8pm at the Shelter! $10 will get you a Pork Sandwich, 2 sides, dessert, and a bottle of water! Dine in or drive thru! Also, join us for some College Football on the big screen!!! Tickets are available in the main office!

• Last Supper Club on Thursday at Jack's in Spring Valley.  Cost is $15.  Sign-up SOON on bulletin board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Watch for more information on Lectio groups this week.

• Still need more food to fill the Blue Cart.  Remember our hungry sisters and brothers.

•  Juniors & seniors check your email to find a list of college and financial aid events happening this semester at SBA. College Information Night, presentation from the UIUC admissions rep, FAFSA, financial aid & scholarship info and more!!

•  Seniors: if you are unable to attend Rotary this semester because you are enrolled in the E2C Psychology class you might be able to attend 2nd semester after this class has ended. See Ms. Bernabei or Mrs. Hurst and pick up a permission form and information sheet.

• Next Tuesday, Sept 27th, during lunch periods, the ISAC representative will be in the Loft to help seniors set up their FSA ID and get their FAFSA started. You will need your Chromebook, social security number and cell phone. Sign up with Ms. Bernabei to attend.

• Students, please do not sit or stand on the new padding in the gymnasium.  The padding and structure are not designed for those purposes.  Once again, please do not sit or stand on the new padded areas within the gym.  Thank you

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students please see Abbot Michael near the Loft today during homeroom: Micah Huetteman and Noah Buck.

• Alivia Payne, Carsyn Hartford, and Logan Pineda please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office immediately thank you!

• Harrison Fess and Guss Burr please see Mrs. Nambo in the Main Office During Homeroom Please.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 19, 2022

God draws us toward good, but he doesn't force us to do good; our freedom remains central.

• Last Supper Club on Thursday.  Sign-up sheet on bulletin board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• The first lectio sessions will be Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

• Great job this weekend Bruin golfers who shot a 347 to win the Princeton invitational with Brendon Pillion's 81 grabbing 3rd place and Jake Delaney 82 to capture 5th place. Good luck in tomorrow's TRAC tournament 

   Thinking of majoring in Agriculture? Juniors and seniors are invited to take a College Visit Day and attend the Crop Research Field Day on Fri, Sept. 23 at IVCC’s agricultural research plot. Register by Sept 21st. See your student email for registration information.

•  "Congratulations to the boys' and girls' cross-country team competing this weekend at the Dale Donner Invite at Bureau Valley.

  For the lady bruins. They finish 14th out of 37 teams. They were led by Aleda Hoogland at 70th, Jaelyn Weber 72nd, Macy Zeglis 73, Sierah Shaver 90th, and Madelyn Torrance 109th.

  For the Boys: For Varsity: Nathan Husser was 96th, For Frosh/Soph Grayson Marincic 14th, Haiden Ator 28th and Frank Fan 46th. Great races by all."

• Don’t forget that picture retakes are Wednesday!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students please see Abbot Michael near the Loft today during homeroom: Jonathan Hackney, Gavin Hahn, Micah Huetteman, and Noah Buck.

• Esports members check your email!   Esports members meet in computer lab today during homeroom.

• Could Alyssa Engels and Kristal Delatorre please see Miss Brady today during homeroom.

• Gavin Marquez please see Mrs. Hurst right now in the Main Office.

• Addie Mitchell please come to the Main Office during Homeroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 15, 2022

God, grant me the Serenity
To accept the things I cannot change...
Courage to change the things I can,
And Wisdom to know the difference. 

• Congratulations to the girl’s cross-country team finishing second in an 8 team meet Tuesday at Baker Park in Peru. Lady Bruins were led by Aleda Hoogland 12th, Macy Zeglis 15th, Jaelyn Weber 22nd, Madelyn Torrance 23rd, and Sierah Shaver 25th, for the guys, they were led by Greyson Marincic 13th place followed by Haiden Ator 29th.

•  Happy Hispanic Heritage Month and Happy Mexican Independence Day from the Heritage Club!

• There will be a Heritage Club meeting on Friday, Sept. 16 in Miss Gavina's room (115). 

•  Powderpuff ticket sales for junior and senior girls will be during both lunches Thursday and Friday. Sign-up fee is $10 for a T-shirt. Please get t-shirt sizes of 2 adult coaches to Ms. Brady before Friday. 

• Tomorrow is the last day to sign up to be a special guest of the LaSalle Rotary at the student Luncheon meeting at the Uptown on Wed, Sept, 21.  

•  Congratulations to Gianna Grivetti on Her 4th Place finish at the TRAC Golf Tournament yesterday with a 93. Gianna earned First team All-Conference honors with her finish