ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 25, 2023

It's time to stop seeking worldly solutions to spiritual problems.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• fortuitous (fore-TOO-it-tus)– adj. happening by chance rather than by design

• The AP Calculus class was graced by a FORTUITOUS extra day to study for their exam.

• Softball players that have not signed up for parking lot duty or 50/50 job please sign up outside of Mrs. Griggs room today. If you texted Coach Sons your time, you still need to sign up outside of Mrs. Griggs room so she knows all slots are filled.

• Happy Monday Ambassadors! We will meet today after school in the Fishbowl.

• Mr. Makransky is offering 4 service hours for anyone who signs up to help with the annual Jim Lattin 5K race on Homecoming weekend. The race is Saturday morning, September 30th. Fliers in the main office and the gym.

• At our Homecoming prayer service on Thursday, all are asked to bring in a food item.  Let's help give a bit of stability to the unstable lives of our hungry sisters and brothers. You can bring what you wish, but suggested items:  Seniors - Peanut Butter; Juniors - Pasta and Pasta Sauce; Sophomores - Canned Soup; Freshmen - Canned Vegetables; Faculty/Staff - Baby Food or Canned Fruit.

• Variety Show rehearsal this week for Senior Skit, acts that Mrs. Griggs has not seen yet, or acts that would like more practice can come to the gym Wednesday immediately following powder puff football Thursday night.  If your act hasn’t been approved before Thursday, you will not be able to participate.  Thursday’s dress rehearsal will begin at 7:30. Please be in the gym by 7:00 so you can look at the show order and be ready to start at 7:30 with MC introductions.

• Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team for their excellent competition Saturday at the Kewanee Boilermaker Invitational. Greyson Marincic was 28th in the varsity race and RJ Hermosillo was 22nd in the Frosh/Soph race. The next race is Tuesday for the Tri-County Conference.

• Seniors: There will be mandatory senior skit rehearsal during home room tomorrow in Mrs.  Grigg's room and Wednesday after the powderpuff game in the gym. All participating seniors must attend.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following please see Fr. Ronald now:  Ella Burris, Anna Rudenko, those who signed up to be in the skit for the Homecoming prayer service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 22, 2023

The challenges that come our way in life are simply opportunities to change, to grow, and to become the better version of ourselves.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• effluvia (eff-FLOO-vee-uh)– n. unpleasant odor

• The EFFLUVIA in the basement of the gym disrupted the entire basketball game.
  

• Heritage Club members: this is your last chance to sign up to go to Fresh & Fruity after school today. Students who are going to Fresh & Fruity should meet downstairs in the PSC at 2:50pm today.

• Mr. Makransky is offering 4 service hours for anyone who signs up to help with the annual Jim Lattin 5K race on Homecoming weekend. The race is Saturday morning, September 30th. Fliers in the main office and the gym.

• At our Homecoming prayer service, on Thursday, all are asked to bring in a food item.  Details will be given on Monday. 

• Stage Rats: We will meet today after school and tomorrow at 7:30pm, in the gym for both times.

• Guest forms for homecoming are due by Monday at the ABSOLUTE latest.

• Junior and senior girls: if you have not paid for your Powderpuff Football shirt, please pay Ms. Brady ASAP. Money was due yesterday.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in her office now: Jazmin Barreras-Vazquez, Evan Entrican, Trajan Raffety and Aden Robinson.

• Will Alec Tomsha and Cornelia Bian see Mrs. Prokup?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 21, 2023

When we sin, it doesn't just hurt us; it hurts others, some of whom we know and some whom we don't.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• demagogue (DEM-uh-gogg) – n. a political leader who appeals to the prejudices of the common people

• The people of the country staged a protest against their hateful DEMAGOGUE.

• Congratulations to Ali Bosnich and Zach Popurella  for being selected as the High School Heisman School Winners! They were selected to receive this honor because of their outstanding academic achievement and athletic involvement. Ali and Zach please see Ms. Bernabei for more information.

• Heritage Club members who are FOR SURE going to Fresh & Fruity after school on Friday need to indicate this in Google Classroom...like NOW!

• Mr. Makransky is offering 4 service hours for anyone who signs up to help with the annual Jim Lattin 5K race on Homecoming weekend. The race is Saturday morning, September 30th. Fliers in the main office and the gym.

• Only 2 spots left for the Manufacturing Careers Expo. See Ms. Bernabei today!!!

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale this week at lunch. Tickets are $10 each. Guest request forms must be approved before purchasing a ticket for a non-Saint-Bede student.

• Guest request forms for Homecoming are due MONDAY the 25th. Take care of this ASAP!

• Congratulations to Your Bruin golfers who are named to the Tri-County All Conference Team: Anna Cyrocki, Logan Potthoff and Luke Tunnell. Also, great job to Luke Tunnell who finished as tournament medalist as he and fellow seniors Logan Potthoff and Ryan Slingsby led your Bruins to the conference championship.

• Congratulations to our volleyball team for their 2-set victory over Earlville. Way to go!

• Congratulations to our girls Tennis for their victory over Streator. Ella Englehaupt and Georgina Guo won their singles match at No. 1 and No. 2, while Rubi De La Torre and Emma Smudzinski claimed a win at No. 2 Doubles. Great job!

• Congrats to the boys and girls Cross country team competing in a quad meet last night. For the ladies Sierah Shaver was 15th , Sara Ruiz 27th and Kennedy Nguyen 29th. For Guys Greyson Marincic was 10th, RJ Hermosillo 25th and Eric Du 34th. Next race is Saturday at Kewanee.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Mae Hagenbauch, Erin Dove and Joe Bima see Ms. Bernabei.

• Anyone wishing to be in a skit at next Thursday's homecoming prayer service, see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in her office now: Kaden Newman, Kyra Newman, Aden Robinson, Analia Salas, Alan Spencer, Devin Steil, Chloe Swartz, Judith Torres, Miranda Torres, Maleigha Trench, Battista Verucchi, Ariana Villava, Kerstin Williams and Lillian Wray.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 20, 2023

There can be no peace without forgiveness.  

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• censorious (sen-SORE-ee-us) – adj. critical of others

• Reagan was CENSORIOUS of people who preferred sugar cookies over chocolate chip cookies on Wednesdays.

• Seniors!!! It’s time to vote for the 2024 DAR/SAR Good Citizenship Winner! You may only vote for one nominee. Please fill out the following google form in the email sent to you by October 1st.

• SENIORS!!!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!!! Please stop by the main office TODAY during homeroom or a passing period to help us do one last name check for your diploma!!!!!!

• Now, there are 2.  There are 2 bags of food in the Big Blue Cart.  Let's keep it up.

• Both the Rotary and Manufacturing Career Expo permission forms are due today!  See Ms. Bernabei if you need another copy.

• There are 2 more spots for the Manufacturing Career Expo. See Ms. Bernabei TODAY if you want to go.

•  Junior and senior powder puff girls please bring $15 for your t-shirt to Miss Brady by Thursday, Sept 21.

• Period F Intro to Art should bring study materials to class today.

• All softball players need to sign up with Mrs. Griggs for a parking lot 50/50 job homecoming game morning.  Jobs start as early as 8am and everything will be done by game time.  Sign up today for the best slot.

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale this week at lunch. Tickets are $10 each. Guest request forms must be approved before purchasing a ticket for a non-Saint-Bede student.

• Guest request forms for Homecoming are due MONDAY the 25th. Please take care of this ASAP!

• Let’s pack the student section for tonight’s volleyball game against Earlville. The student section theme is CAMO. Varsity starts at 7:00 - be there!

• The next variety show rehearsal is this Sunday anytime between 6-8  pm if you are planning on being in the show, you must sign up in google classroom.  The code was emailed to you from Mrs. Griggs if you need it again, please see her.  There are only 2 rehearsals next week and both must be attended.   Please organize your act by Sunday.  This year is going to be a great show! Everyone is encouraged to participate or attend! Questions-See Mrs. Griggs in room 214.

• Ambassadors: sign-ups for visits are outside Mr. Steben’s office. Stop by and sign up today!

• There will be a Podcast Club meeting after school today in room 213.

• Congrats to the girls golf team on yesterday’s Senior Night victory. Well done!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp now: Tyler Jordan, Jaxon Kozak, Violet Lopez, Jadyn Martin, Breanna Martinez, Kamila Ortiz, Trajan Raffety, Marco Rizzi, Aden Robinson and Analia Salas.

• Anyone wishing to be in a skit at next Thursday's homecoming prayer service, see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 19, 2023

We are not defined by wins or losses, but by our simple contribution to others.  

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• bereft – adj. deprived or lacking

• Mr. Steben seemed BEREFT of joy when he didn’t enjoy his meal.
  

• Heritage Club members need to check information in Google Classroom today!

• The first variety show rehearsal is Tuesday (tonight) in the gym.  The time has been changed to 8:30-10pm.  You will have the opportunity to go through your act on stage to show Mrs. Griggs. It does not have to be perfect, but must be semi organized.  The remaining rehearsal will be Sunday 9/24 from 6-8 and Thursday 9/28 from 7-9.  Please plan to attend.

• Don't have anything going on tonight? Come decorate the hallways for homecoming with SBASG tonight at 6 in the Refectory.

• Falling behind in your classes or needing a little extra help? Don’t forget that Ms. Wright and Mrs. Nambo are available in the Bruin Learning Center during your study halls and after school to help!

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale this week at lunch. Tickets are $10 each. Guest request forms must be approved before purchasing a ticket for a non-Saint-Bede student.

• Guest request forms for Homecoming are due MONDAY the 25th. Please take care of this ASAP!

• Junior and senior girls participating in powder puff please bring $15 to Miss Brady by Thursday, September 21st.

• Seniors, check your emails this week for Prom Committee sign-ups from Mrs. Nambo.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SBASG will meet in the PSC.

• Now, during homeroom the following are asked to meet in Fr. Ronald's office:  Jenna Ladzinski, Olivia Orteza, Amy Tran, Zach Popurella, Logan Potthoff, Ryan Slingsby, Analia Salas, Grace Millington, Phillip Gray, Abraham Wiesbrock.

• If you signed up to be a peer tutor please stop in Mrs. Nambo’s office now.

• Emma Slingsby please come to room 204.

• Meeting during homeroom for all Stage Rats in room 107. It's not too late to join, so new members are welcome at this meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 18, 2023

The more you know God and trust in his ways, the more you are able to be patient with other people around you.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• assertion – n. statement

• Mrs. Horst made the ASSERTION that students who study vocabulary become better readers and writers.
  

• Attention IVCC Sociology Students: Your class has been canceled for today. Please report to Room 214 for Study Hall (Mrs. Griggs classroom).
  

• Decorate the hallways for homecoming week! Come out to SBASG's pomp party tomorrow night at 6pm in the student refectory.
  

• Bruins this isn't like us.  We are a month into the school year and the Big Blue Cart only has one small bag of food in it.  Let's fill it for our hungry sisters and brothers.
  

• There will be a SBASG meeting tomorrow during homeroom.
  

• Students who signed up for the Manufacturing Career Expo, please pick up your permission forms in Ms. Bernabei’s office TODAY.  There are 4 more spots available for junior or seniors interested in attending.  See Ms. Bernabei or your email for more info.
  

• Ambassadors: we will meet in the Fishbowl today after school.
  

• Seniors selected to attend Rotary, please turn in your permission form by tomorrow. See Ms. Bernabei or your email if you need another copy.
  

• Seniors: The Elks Teen of the Month application is now available on the Counseling website or check your email. The first deadline is September 25th.
  

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale this week at lunch. Tickets are $10 each.
  

• Junior and senior powder puff girls please bring $15 for your t-shirt to Miss Brady by Thursday, Sept 21.
  

• Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Cross Country team for competing in the Dale Donner Invitational Saturday. For the Ladies Sierah Shaver finished 133rd, and the boys in the Frosh/Soph race RJ Hermosillo was 50th and Eric Du was 63rd. The varsity Boys had Greyson Marincic 102nd. Next race is Wednesday - Scram!
  

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in her office now: Haiden Ator, Jazmin Barreras-Vazquez, Johnnie Brown, Adriana Buchanan, Jose De La Torre, Evan Entrican, Jaylynn Finley, Dominic Fonderoli, Daniel Garcia, Molly Gonzales & Makenzie Hanson.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 15, 2023

Happiness doesn't depend on accumulating more things, but on the mind set we have, concerning the things we already do possess.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ zenith – n. the peak

■ The long-lasting volleys were the ZENITH of excitement in last night’s volleyball game.

❖ Freshmen, please check your email and vote for freshmen student government representatives. Voting will be closed at 1pm today.

❖ Homecoming tickets will be on sale next Monday-Thursday. Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase at lunch.

❖ Join SBASG in decorating the school for homecoming week! SBASG will host its pomp party on Tuesday, September 19th at 6pm in the student refectory.

❖ Find Mrs. Nambo today if you are interested in helping with 50/50 at tonight’s football game. Service hours will be given!

❖ Yearbooks should be arriving soon and it is time to start working on this year’s book! Please join the yearbook google classroom if you are interested in helping design pages, tag pictures, and taking pictures at school events. The more help Mrs. Griggs receives, the better the book will be and the faster it will get done! The google code is posted on all bulletin boards throughout the school.

❖ Come join the Bruin Football Team at their 2nd Annual Hogfest at the Outdoor Shelter this Saturday from 4-8. $12 gets you a pulled pork sandwich, two sides, dessert, and water. Dine with us or carry out. Stay and watch some football on the big screen with us! See Coach Eustice or any football player for tickets. Tickets are also available at the door!

❖ The Father Marquette Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive is this Saturday & Sunday at the round-about-entry to Utica. Students will be positioned at the Casey's and Shell gas stations. Proceeds from the drive benefit our local Special Olympics' athletes, Horizon House, and Starved Rock Development - formally known as Easter Seals. Please go to Mr. Davy's room 227 to sign up for this wonderful cause.

❖ THEME CHANGE!!!! The theme for tonight's football game student section will be Barbie to match the Boppin Bruins.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ The following are asked to meet in Fr. Ronald's office now: Jenna Ladzinski, Olivia Orteza, Amy Tran, Zach Popurella, Logan Potthoff, Ryan Slingsby, Analia Sala, Grace Millington, Phillip Gray, Abraham Wiesbrock.

❖ There will be a meeting in the Fish Bowl NOW for the Dance Committee.

❖ Will Demian Baker please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main office now. Logan Potthoff, please stop by the main office before you leave today.

❖ If you signed up to go to Catholic Schools this afternoon, please meet in the Refectory for a short meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 14, 2023

Suffering gives birth to wisdom or foolishness. It's up to you.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ yield – v. surrender, give way to pressure

■ The senator would YIELD her time to the gentleman who wished to speak after her.

❖ Freshmen running for SBASG: petitions must be turned into Miss Brady by 2:40 today.

❖ Freshmen elections are tomorrow! Votes must be submitted by 1pm. Freshmen, please check your email tomorrow and make sure to vote!

❖ Homecoming tickets will be on sale next Monday-Thursday. Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase at lunch.

❖ Join SBASG in decorating the school for homecoming week! SBASG will host its Pomp Party on Tuesday, September 19th at 6pm in the student refectory.

❖ Variety show sign ups are looking great! If you are interested in being part of the show please join the Google classroom and fill out the google form. The links were emailed Monday. Questions: See Mrs. Griggs.

❖ Come join the Bruin Football Team at their 2nd Annual Hogfest at the Outdoor Shelter this Saturday from 4-8. $12 gets you a pulled pork sandwich, two sides, dessert, and water. Dine with us or carry out. Stay and watch some football on the big screen with us! See Coach Eustice or any football player for tickets. Tickets are also available at the door!

❖ The Father Marquette Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive is this Saturday & Sunday at the round-about-entry to Utica. Students will be positioned at the Casey's and Shell gas stations. Proceeds from the drive benefit our local Special Olympics' athletes, Horizon House, and Starved Rock Development - formally known as Easter Seals. Please go to Mr. Davy's room 227 to sign up for this wonderful cause.

❖ Softball players who are not helping on the football team need to sign up for the concession stand. Halftime and third quarter need 8 more volunteers!!! Please sign up today.

❖ Tomorow during homeroom the following are asked to meet in Fr. Ronald's office: Jenna Ladzinski, Olivia Orteza, Amy Tran, Zach Popurella, Logan Potthoff, Ryan Slingsby, Analia Sala, Grace Millington, Phillip Gray, Abraham Wiesbrock.

❖ We still have room on the buses for football players and cheerleaders to invite Trinity and Peru Catholic students to Friday’s football game. Interested? See Mr. Steben during homeroom today!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ Addison Derlein please see Mrs. Hurst now.

❖ Check your emails! If you received an email from Mrs. Rapp, please report to the Refectory.

❖ Any seniors willing to help out Mrs. Nambo at tomorrow night’s football game please report to her office during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Your essential purpose is to become the-best-version-of-yourself. This is the central task of your life.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:
➢ winsome – adj. attractive or charming
■ The most WINSOME trait a person can have is confidence in themselves.

❖ Any freshman interested in running for freshmen representative for SBASG see Miss Brady today for a petition. Elections will be held on Friday, 9/15.

❖ Habitat for Humanity is building a home in Peru. No carpentry skills necessary. Learn while working. Want to help? See Fr. Ronald.

❖ Stage Rats will meet today after school in the gym. Plenty of jobs to do, so wear something that you can work in.

❖ Softball players still need to sign up to help for a quarter during the football game Friday night. This is part of our fundraising obligations for our program. Please stop by Mrs. Griggs room and sign up outside of her classroom today!

❖ Congrats to the volleyball team on yesterday’s win over Kewanee. The next game is home, tomorrow, with sophomores at 5:30 and varsity at 6:30. Let’s pack the gym - see you there!

❖ Color and Chill Club is Back!! Join Mrs. Nambo & Ms. Bernabei in room 227 after school today and every Wednesday 2:45 - 3:45 pm to color away your stress, enjoy some tasty snacks and good company! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you like! Everyone is welcome, artistic ability not required!

❖ Congrats to the Boys and Girls cross country teams for competing in yesterday's meet at Bureau Valley. For the girls, Sierah Shaver was 10th, and for the boy's Greyson Marincic was 11th and R.J. Hermosillo was 22nd. The next meet is this Saturday.

❖ Bruins, are you in need of "SERVICE Hours'? Today is your day ! "Feed His Children" is bagging up food to distribute to students throughout the county who are in need of the food we take for granted. Show up at Crossbridge Church today between 3:00 - 4:00 afterschool to help with the food and bag prep for our neighboring students. The mission is located in Downtown Peru , next to Debo's Hardware - enter through doors in back parking lot. See Mr. Davy in room 227 for details!

❖ The Father Marquette Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive is this Saturday & Sunday at the round-about-entry to Utica. Students will be positioned at the Casey's and Shell gas stations. Proceeds from the drive benefit our local Special Olympics' athletes, Horizon House, and Starved Rock Development - formally known as Easter Seals. Please go to Mr. Davy's room 227 to sign up for this wonderful cause.

❖ Check your emails! If you received a message from Mrs. Rapp, please plan to attend Thursday’s meeting during homeroom in the refectory.

❖ College Visitors this week during both lunches today: University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ If you are a football player or a cheerleader and are interested in visiting our local Catholic grade schools this Friday afternoon, please see Mr. Steben in the Loft now.

❖ Julian Villava, Noah Buck, Arthur VanDenburg, Ryan Soliman, Anna Cyrocki please see Mr. Fess in computer lab during homeroom, right now.

❖ There will be a homeroom meeting in the refectory Wednesday for students who signed up to become a Bruin Study Buddy.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 11, 2023

Being a child of God means a way of life that is kind, compassionate and wholesome.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ upshot – n. the outcome or result of an action

■ We expected happier students to be the UPSHOT of early dismissal times.

❖ Any freshman interested in running for freshmen representative for SBASG see Miss Brady today for a petition. Elections will be held on Friday, 9/15.

❖ Attention all returning and new Heritage Club members! There will be a brief meeting in room 204 during homeroom on Tuesday, Sept 12. Make every effort to attend, but if you are unable to come during homeroom, you should see Mrs. Rynkewicz before you leave for the day.

❖ Congratulations to your golf team finishing in 2nd place Saturday at the Kewanee Boiler Invite and to Ryan Slingsby and Luke Tunnell on individual finishes of 11th and 8th Place

❖ Last Supper Club on Wednesday at 6:00 at Mickey's Massive Burritos in LaSalle. Get your name on sign-up sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.

❖ A Google Link will be mailed to all students with information on variety show rehearsals. If you plan to participate in the variety show, please complete the survey so Mrs. Griggs can organize the show. Questions: Email or stop by to see her in room 214.

❖ Habitat for Humanity is building a home in Peru. Interested in helping to build a home? See Fr. Ronald for information or put name on sign-up sheet on board by his office.

❖ Boys Basketball open gym on Tuesday, September 12th at 3:30 with coach Schwab.

❖ Ambassadors: Please check the BAND app for details regarding tonight’s event.

❖ Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Cross Country teams as they competed in the largest cross-country race in the state Saturday. Sierah Shaver finished 323rd for the ladies, while Greyson Marincic and Eric Du finished 325th and 47th for the guys. There were 64 teams running. The next Race is Tomorrow at BV!

❖ SBASG meeting tomorrow during homeroom in the PSC.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ SBASG exec board please see Miss Brady during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 7, 2023

The good news is that today can be the day you make a different choice.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ Sanctimonious (sank-ti-MOHN-ee-us) – adj. being morally superior to others

■ It would be SANCTIMONIOUS to judge people for acting differently than you.

❖ Juniors & seniors: College Law Enforcement & Public Safety Day at Western IL University on Wednesday, Sept 27th, 9am-2pm. See your email for program & registration information. You must pick up a college visit request form from Ms. Bernabei at least 3 days before your visit.

❖ Habitat for Humanity is building a home in Peru. Interested in helping to build a home? See Fr. Ronald for information or put name on the sign-up sheet on board by his office.

❖ Lectio sessions during 1st and 2nd lunch today. Today Freshmen and some seniors 1st lunch and Juniors 2nd lunch. Meet in the Loft near the Refectory.

❖ Boys Basketball open gym on Tuesday, September 12th at 3:30 with coach Schwab.

❖ Bruins. Let's step up to the plate and bring food in for our hungry sisters and brothers. Let's fill the Big Blue Cart.

❖ Want to help with a local theatre production and earn service hours at the same time? Volunteers are needed to help set up for Tolton: From Priest to Slave this Sunday at 12:30. See Mr. Steben in his office (Room 134) for more details.

❖ Football mass today after school.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ Any junior or senior girls interested in participating in the powderpuff game please meet in the PSC now.

❖ Lucy Maus & Judith Torres, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office (room 134) during homeroom today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The ways of the Lord may not be easy, and at times may be tremendously difficult, but they are

almost always simple.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ remiss – adj. negligent

■ We would be REMISS if we did not congratulate the volleyball team on yesterday’s victory over BV.

❖ Attention IVCC Sociology Students!!!! Your class is canceled for today. Please report to your Study Hall in Room 214!!! You cannot choose a different study hall to go to. It needs to be your assigned Room. Thank YOU!!!!

❖ Freshman and SBA students at every grade level are encouraged to join a club or team at St. Bede Academy! This is a great way to meet new friends and become an involved member of your Bruin family. Students are welcome to attend any meeting to find out what it’s all about and see if you want to join. Listen to the announcements every day to find out when and where to meet.

❖ Because of difficulties last week, Last Supper Club next Wednesday at Mickey's Massive Burritos. Sign-up sheet on board by Fr. Ronald's office.

❖ There will be a Podcast Club meeting in room 213 after school today.

❖ Lectio sessions during lunch today and tomorrow. See display in science center for the day your group meets. Today Sophomores 1st lunch and most Seniors 2nd lunch. Meet in the loft.

❖ Juniors & seniors: College Law Enforcement & Public Safety Day at Western IL University on Wednesday, Sept 27th, 9am-2pm. See your email for program & registration information. You must pick up a college visit request form from Ms. Bernabei at least 3 days before your visit.

❖ Habitat for Humanity is building a home in Peru. Interested in helping to build a home? See Fr. Ronald for information or put name on sign-up sheet on board by his office.

❖ Football mass tomorrow after school.

❖ Any junior or senior girls interested in participating in the powderpuff game during homecoming week- there will be a meeting in the PSC Thursday during homeroom.

❖ Want to help with a local theatre production and earn service hours at the same time? Volunteers are needed to help set up and usher for Tolton: From Priest to Slave this Sunday. See Mr. Steben in his office (Room 134) for more details.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ ALL SBASG members please meet in the PSC now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 1, 2023

Though God made us good, God also made us free. It is the abuse of our freedom that

brings sin and evil into the world.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ Pertinacious (purr-tuh-NAY-shus) – adj. holding firmly to a course; determined.

■ Reagan was PERTINACIOUS that she would be going to Raisin’ Canes after school.

❖ ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: You must be in the Refectory during your Lunch Period. You are not allowed to sit in teachers’ classrooms during this time. You should only be seen outside the Refectory if you are coming to or from the restroom.

❖ Freshman and SBA students at every grade level are encouraged to join a club or team at St. Bede Academy! This is a great way to meet new friends and become an involved member of your Bruin family. Listen to the announcements every day to find out when and where to meet. There’s a lot going on at our school and we want you to be a part of it!!

❖ Habitat for Humanity is building a home in Peru. Interested in helping to build a home? See Fr. Ronald.

❖ Attention Stage Rats! We will be meeting in the gym Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. to do some clean up and talk about the Variety Show set. New members welcome! If you need the Classroom code, see Fr. Dom in room 107 during homeroom.

❖ Ever been hungry? Some are hungry most of the time. Over the long weekend when you are celebrating, please put aside some food to bring in on Tuesday.

❖ Congratulations to Ranbir Saini on your hole-in-one yesterday at Highland Springs.

❖ Anyone who is interested in becoming a peer tutor please email Mrs. Nambo at anambo@st-bede.com. There will be a meeting next week!

❖ If you ordered spirit wear and did not pick it up yesterday, please see Mr. Hancock in the Perino Science Center.

❖ Tea Club will meet today after school in the commons in the PSC from 2:40 – 3:40.

❖ Color and Chill Club is Back!! Join Mrs. Nambo & Ms. Bernabei in room 227 after school on Wednesdays to color away your stress, enjoy some tasty snacks and good company! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you like! Everyone is welcome, artistic ability not required!

❖ Lectio sessions will begin this coming week. Watch for when and where.

❖ Congratulations to the Cross-Country teams for their finishes yesterday in our 5 team home meet. Sierah Shaver finished 3rd overall for the girls, while Grayson Marincic finished 5th and Haiden Ator 9th for boys. Thank you to the volunteers who helped make this meet a success.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ Alex Ankiewicz, Johnna Bogatitus, Nathan Husser, Sierah Shaver, Aubrey Siebert, Reagan Stoudt, Luke Tunnell please see Ms. Bernabei.

❖ Those who participated in Polar Plunge and want a chance at the prizes, come to Fr. Ronald's office, now. We will draw for prizes.

❖ Michael and Alina Schulz please see Mrs. Hurst now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 31, 2023

We don't go to confession in order to focus on what bad people we are; we go to confession

because ignoring our sins doesn't make them go away.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ ostensible (oss-STEN-sih-bull)– adj. seemingly so

■ It’s OSTENSIBLE that you would be more awake during the day if you went to bed earlier the night before.

❖ Students in IVCC or ACC classes need to sign in in the main office every day and then report immediately to the PSC study hall. Do not go to your locker until the period A or C bell has rung. You are NOT ALLOWED to linger in the hallways.

❖ Those who participated in Polar Plunge and want a chance at the prizes, come to Fr. Ronald's office now to see them. Put your name on a slip of paper and put it in the basket. Tomorrow names will be drawn for the prizes.

❖ Ever been hungry? Some are hungry most of the time. Let's fill the Big Blue Cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

❖ Tea Club will meet Friday after school in the commons in the PSC from 2:40 – 3:40.

❖ Service Hour Opportunity tonight at our home cross country race. See Coach Makransky or Mr. Armato during school today. Race will be 4-5:30pm.

❖ eSports needs more players for League of Legends, Mario Kart 8, and Valorant. If you’re interested, join the eSports Google Classroom, code: y g c 2 5 d q or see Mr. Fess.

❖ Color and Chill Club is Back!! Join Mrs. Nambo & Ms. Bernabei in room 227 after school on Wednesdays to color away your stress, enjoy some tasty snacks and good company! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you like! Everyone is welcome, artistic ability not required!

❖ Home Volleyball Game tonight. Student section theme is Jersey Thursday. Let’s pack the stands against Streator Woodland!

❖ There will be a Podcast Club meeting today after school in Ms. Staggs’ room.

❖ Football team mass after school today.

❖ Ambassadors bringing water for tomorrow’s Tailgate Party: please bring your case of water to Mr. Steben’s office ASAP.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ SBASG exec board see Miss Brady during homeroom today.

❖ Daniel Garcia, Lilly Wray, Kathleen Hunter, and Casey Shearer please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Who you become is infinitely more important than what you do or what you have.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ Noisome (NOY-some) – adj. Disagreeable OR having an offensive smell

■ The freshmen were disgusted by Mr. Steben’s NOISOME coffee breath at Chaplain’s Day.

❖ Last Supper Club at Mickey's Massive Burrito today. Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office on the second floor. Please do so by noon.

❖ Sign-ups for the 2023-24 softball season will be immediately after school today. This will be for all new players and freshmen.

❖ If you are interested in a “New to You” Homecoming Dress, please see Mr. Hancock after school Wednesday August 30th.

❖ We have been in school for over 2 weeks, but only have one small bag of food in the Big Blue Cart. Let's fill it for our hungry sisters and brothers.

❖ Congrats to Ryan Slingsby on a steller 71 with 6 birdies this past Friday at Riverdale for an 8th place finish.

❖ Those who participated in Polar Plunge and want a chance at the prizes, see them on the coffee table in Fr. Ronald's office. Put your name on a slip of paper and put it in the basket. Names will be drawn for the prizes.

❖ Color and Chill Club is Back!! Join Mrs. Nambo & Ms. Bernabei in room 227 after school on Wednesdays to color away your stress, enjoy some tasty snacks and good company! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you like! Everyone is welcome, artistic ability not required!

❖ Home Volleyball Game tomorrow night. Student section theme is Jersey Thursday. Let’s pack the stands against Streator Woodland!

❖ This week’s Podcast Club meeting will be held on Thursday instead of Wednesday.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ ALL SBASG members please meet in the PSC now.

❖ Sam Bima and Carter Vasquez, please report to Mr. Steben’s office during homeroom.

❖ Mackenzie and Maddie Stanbary. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

❖ Will Emma Huffaker, Quinn McClain, Yigit Arslan, and Tessa Dugosh please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, August 25, 2023

The faith has always been most effectively spread through the trust, joy and respect for

friendship.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ Largesse (lar-JESS) – n. generosity in bestowing money or gifts

■ Reagan’s LARGESSE helped pay for the volleyball team’s dinner.

❖ Last Supper Club at Mickey's Massive Burrito on Wednesday. To attend, sign up on the board

outside Fr. Ronald's office on the second floor.

❖ Seniors: you should be starting your college applications now! If you are using the Common

App you need to create your account then see Ms. Bernabei ASAP for instruction on adding

your counselor and teacher recommender information.

❖ Seniors: have you created your Parchment account? This is a requirement for all seniors.

Parchment is the website you will use to order your official transcript. Instructions were

mailed to you in the summer. See Ms. Bernabei if you need help.

❖ An SAT test prep class will be offered at the Peru Public Library on Sept 9th 12:30-4 pm. All

SAT prep programs are also beneficial in preparing for the PSAT. Contact the Peru Library to

register and for more info.

❖ If you are interested in a “New to You” Homecoming Dress, please see Mr. Hancock after

school next Monday the 28th or Wednesday the 30th.

❖ Tea Club is looking for members. If you are interested in joining the club, join the Google

Classroom using code: q l m a j o u.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ Grace Millington, Sam Bima, Johnna Bogatitus, Greyson Marincic, and Lorelei Denny,

please report to Mr. Steben’s office.

❖ Milana Gayan, please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 24, 2023

God will never deny us the grace we need.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ irreverence – n. lack of respect for something

■ Bella had an attitude of IRREVERENCE as she skipped the mandatory morning

practice.

❖ Thanks for a great Spirit Week prayer service. Congratulations to the freshmen for their toilet

paper tower. 240 rolls of toilet paper have been donated to the food pantry.

❖ Last Supper Club at Mickey's Massive Burrito on Wednesday. Sign-up sheet on board outside

Fr. Ronald's office on the second floor.

❖ Senior students who don’t have an IVCC class or ACC classes MUST report to the PSC study

hall after signing in. You are not to wander the halls upon arrival.

❖ If you are interested in a “New to You” Homecoming Dress, please see Mr. Hancock after

school next Monday the 28th or Wednesday the 30th.

❖ Lectio groups will meet this coming week. Dates and times to follow.

❖ There are 10 seniors who have not turned in their Spirit Day shorts money. If you are one of

those 10, turn in your money ASAP.

❖ Are you in need of service hours? We have opportunities to work concessions next week during

2 home volleyball games and our 1st home football game. Please see Mr. Hancock or Mr.

Armato today to earn service hours.

❖ Opportunity for service hours on September 16 & 17 working for the Father Marquette Knights

of Columbus in Utica for their annual Tootsie Roll drive. Log onto the Christian Service

opportunity page or See Mr. Davy in room 227 to sign up.

❖ The Bruin Bowl Is Back!!! Due to Spirit Week and the hot weather, this week’s Bruin Bowl will

be served next Wednesday, Aug 30th!!!

❖ If interested in eSports this year, we’ve added several games for epic gamer competition. Join

our Google Classroom with the code: y g c 2 5 d q or see Mr. Fess for more information.

❖ If you are interested in learning about other cultures and people, you need to join Heritage

Club! The Google Classroom code is: o s d a 7 e x. Be on the lookout for more information next

week.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ Student Government meeting in Ms. Brady’s room during homeroom today.

❖ The following students need to stop by the business office: Adrianna Buchanan, Caden

Carls, Seth Ferrari, Phillip Gray, Ella Hermes, Quinn McClain, Chipper Rossi, Casey

Shearer, and Amanda Wojcik.

❖ Bella or Mae Hagenbuch, please see Mrs. Prokup.

❖ Libby Huffaker, please see Mr. Hancock in the PSC. Bring your Chromebook.

❖ HAPPY PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE DAY! Love, Mrs. Rynkewicz🎃

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Begin choosing to do the right thing, even if you aren't initially rewarded for your actions.

Eventually, you will affect others.

• ❖ SAT Word of the Day:

• ➢ hapless – adj. Unfortunate

• ■ Bella’s HAPLESS baking led to her cookies being raw in the middle.

• ❖ Students will eat in their E period classes today. You will still have the same lunch period. You will go with your E period teacher, get your lunch and return to their classroom.

• ❖ If you are interested in a “New to You” Homecoming Dress, please see Mr. Hancock after school next Monday the 28th or Wednesday the 30th.

• ❖ Are you in need of service hours? We have opportunities to work concessions next week during 2 home volleyball games and our 1st home football game. Please see MR. Hancock or Mr. Armato today to earn service hours.

• ❖ Seniors interested in buying Spirit Day shorts, they are $15. Money is due today. See Ms. Brady or Ella Hermes to order.

• ❖ There will be a Podcast Club meeting after school today in room 213.

• ❖ If you are interested in learning about other cultures and people, you need to join Heritage Club! The Google Classroom code is: o s d a 7 e x.

• ❖ Golf shirts are in. You may pick them up after school in the GOLF ROOM.

• ❖ Due to heat we will be in the golf room for practice today. The room will be open till 4:30 today.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• ❖ NO HOMEROOM TODAY - SPIRIT WEEK MASS

• ❖ Happy Pumpkin Spice Latte Day Eve, everybody! Love, Mrs. Rynkewicz🎃

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, August 21, 2023

Our prayers are powerful, necessary, and profoundly important.

• ❖ SAT Word of the Day:

• ➢ fallacious (fuh-LAY-shus) – adj. false; based on mistaken belief

• ■ Bella spread a FALLACIOUS rumor that Mr. Steben does not know how to drive.

• ❖ It's hot. Most of us are able to keep cool and are well fed. Many are hungry. Please fill the Blue Cart with food.

• ❖ Congratulations Luke Tunnell on your 4th place finish at the Rock Falls Rocket Golf Invitational this past Saturday!

• ❖ If you drive to school, parking permits must be displayed in your vehicle. If you haven’t purchased a permit or picked up a permit paid for at registration, see the Business Office.

• ❖ Don't forget the 5 D's of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge! If you are interested in participating in the Spirit Week Dodgeball Tournament, sign ups will be at lunch outside the Refectory today during lunch.

• ❖ Ambassadors: we will have our first weekly meeting after school today in Room 107.

• ❖ Meeting tomorrow during homeroom for anyone interested in being involved in Stage Rats or Fall Theatre. Meet in room 107.

• ❖ Seniors interested in buying Spirit Day shorts, they are $15. Money is due by Wednesday 8/23. See Ms. Brady or Ella Hermes to order.

• ❖ Are you interested in joining SBA’s Podcast Club? Join the Google Classroom! The code is

  l76cgwa. Meetings are every Wednesday after school in room 213. We hope to see you there!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• ❖ You have all been sent a Google Form from Mr. McLaughlin. Please check your email and complete it at this time. Following the completion of this form, ALL Juniors and Seniors, please report to the Little Theater.

• ❖ All students that are dressed as athletes, please meet Mrs. Griggs outside of the gym for a yearbook photo. Mathletes’ pictures will be taken in math classes today.

• ❖ Ranbir Saini, Calen Cass, Landon Marquez, and Chloe Burgess, please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 17, 2023

Just as our bodies need food, our souls need nourishment, too.

• ❖ SAT Word of the Day:

  ➢ disparate – adj. different from one another

  ■ Bella’s DISPARATE recollection of the events led to confusion among her friends.

• The Big Blue Food cart is back. Let's fill it with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Interested in joining Science Club? All students are welcome to join by entering the Google classroom join code: 46mnazq. Mr Fitz will announce a meeting next week to discuss events.

• You have received a Google Form to order shirts for Spirit Day. If you do not order your size, you will receive an XL shirt. Please check your St. Bede email ASAP and see Ms. Brady if you have any questions.

• Sophomores, juniors, and seniors wanting to run for student government, please get a petition from Ms. Brady in room 111. Petitions are due TODAY at 2:40.

• Mr. Armato's office, room 105, is the bag room for any student/athletes that need to bring equipment into school.

• If you want to get into shape for another sport or just want to run cross country for the sport, come out and join the Cross-Country team! We run everyday @ 3:15. Meet at the picnic tables.

• Join us for Watermelon Wednesdays, Frisbee Friday, and a great team experience! See Coach Makransky for more info.

• Football’s Green and White Night is this Friday, August 18 starting at 6:00 with an All-Fall

  Sport Recognition. Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Bruin!

• If you are interested in being in a skit for the Spirit Week prayer service, please see Fr. Ronald.

• Seniors interested in buying Spirit Day shorts, they are $15. Money is due by NEXT Wednesday 8/23. See Ms. Brady or Ella Hermes to order.

• Aleah Espel, please see Ms. Bernabei ASAP.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  NONE TODAY - WORSHIP SCHEDULE