ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 30, 2023

God will make you into what He intended for you to be in the first place: the best version of yourself. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• Denigrate (DEN-ih-grate)  – v. to criticize unfairly

• It does no good to DENIGRATE someone for thinking differently than you.

• Congratulations to the following 5 seniors who were recognized for being an Illinois State Scholar: Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Isabella Hagenbuch, Zachary Popurella, and Logan Potthoff.

• SBA’s Podcast Club is selling t-shirts! Visit this link for more info and to order your t-shirt: https://forms.gle/R2MQRqqCdjzdJLKw6

• Scholastic Bowl sweaters are available to order at https://sbascholbowl2023.itemorder.com/.  The store will close on November 7 at 11:59 pm. Flyers will be posted. This is mandatory for all team members.

• Open gym for boys basketball tonight from 6:00-7:30. All levels are encouraged to attend.

• Fall theatre cast needs to check the Google Classroom for the rehearsal schedule.

• ALL SENIORS going on the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip MUST meet in the refectory TOMORROW during homeroom. COME TO THIS MEETING BEFORE ANY OTHERS. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Bailey Engels, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

• Aubrey Siebert, please see Fr. Ronald.

• All going to Kentucky/Ohio, please see Fr. Ronald.

• Will Mackenzie Stanbary, Ella Mudge (10th grade), Chase Riva, and Gavin Gillan please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 26, 2023

In a world that can seem dark at times, God gives you a candle and a match and says, "You are the light of the world." 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• brevity – n. concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

• Reagan’s essay earned an A for its BREVITY and its content.

• The Last Supper Club outing is tomorrow at Fire on Fifth, in Peru, at 6:00.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.  Please sign up by lunch today.

• There are more first-timers at local food pantries.  We can help.  The BLUE CART has some food, but needs more before we can deliver it.

• Heritage Club members need to join the new Google Classroom page. Anyone interested in the movie event next week must complete the Google Form by Friday.

• Students planning on riding the Fan bus on Saturday, make sure you sign up via the link that was sent out via email and text.  If you cannot find the link, please see Mr. Armato.  Payment is due by Friday at Noon.  $15 per person (plus you must purchase a ticket at the game).  If paying by cash, please bring exact change and pay at Mr. Armato's office, if by check, make the check payable to St. Bede Academy.

• Boys Basketball will have an open gym today from 4:00-5:30. Open to all levels.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Anna Rudenko, Daliayah Farris, Aubrey Siebert and Yigit Arslan please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Calen Cass, please see Mr. Hancock in the PSC and bring your Chromebook.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Lord, help us to simplify our lives by learning what you want us to be -- and becoming those persons. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• yoke – v. tie two things together

• The friends were YOKED together by their shared interest in music.

• The next Last Supper Club outing will be at Fire on Fifth, in Peru, on Thursday at 6:00.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.  Please sign up by lunch tomorrow.

• The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4.  Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Fall theatre: Today's rehearsal for Last Minute Adjustments is canceled.  Please check Google Classroom for an updated rehearsal schedule.

• Anyone interested in competing in the American Mathematic Competition on Nov. 14th please see Mrs. Morrow in room 210 now.  This is open to all students under the age of 19.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday 10/26 after school in the art studio.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Our original Google Classroom was deleted, so there is a new class page. The code is kg3yg4g. Rejoin the Heritage Club page today!

• Color & Chill in the PSC after school Wednesday this week.

• Mrs. Morrow’s period D and H today, please bring study hall materials.

• Ambassadors: stop by Mr. Steben’s office during your study hall.

• Today during homeroom, Anyone that is wrestling this season, thought about wrestling, or wrestled last season, please meet Coach Allen in the weight room for a brief meeting.

• There will be an open gym for boys' basketball today from 4:30 to 6:00, open to all levels.

• Attention current and potential bowling team members: practice is held M-Th after school, 3:15-4:45pm, at the SuperBowl. Boys practice began yesterday, Monday, October 23 and Girls practice begins on Monday, Nov. 13.  Ladies, make sure you are registered before then.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All Ambassadors in the Uniform Fashion Show - please report to the Little Theater if you haven’t already done so.

• Current and potential wrestlers or managers, please meet Coach Allen in the weight room.

• Dominic Fonderoli please see Mrs. Nambo.

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Hurst now: Nathan Husser, Caden Carls, Johnnie Brown, Arianna Villava, Brody Burris, Lex Tillman, and Daniel Garcia

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 23, 2023

Every day is a chance to turn your life around. Every day is a chance to do something you love.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ viability (vi-uh-BILL-it-ee)– n. ability to work successfully

■ The pilot questioned the VIABILITY of a plane made out of plastic.

❖ The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4. Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

❖ The next Last Supper Club outing will be at Fire on Fifth, in Peru, on Thursday at 6:00. Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office. Please sign up by lunch on Wednesday.

❖ Some food has been added to the Blue Cart, but we need more. When full, we'll get the food to our hungry sisters and brothers.

❖ Anyone interested in competing in the American Mathematic Competition on Nov. 12th please see Mrs. Morrow in room 210 now. This is open to all students under the age of 19.

❖ The Cast of Fall Theatre should check the Google Classroom page for the rehearsal schedule.

❖ Mrs. Griggs would like to organize an extra-curricular choir that would meet outside of the school day to learn choral music to perform in the community. Everyone is welcome to join, and you don’t need to be in chorus currently, you just need to be willing to sing outside of school. If you would like more information, please join google classroom. The code is qd57tft. After you have joined the classroom, please fill out the google form.

❖ There will be a Heritage Club meeting on Monday, October 23 in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room 204. Check Google Classroom for information prior to Monday's meeting.

❖ There will be Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday 10/26 after school in the art studio.

❖ Attention Heritage Club members! Our original Google Classroom was deleted, so there is a new class page. The code is kg3yg4g. Rejoin the Heritage Club page today!

❖ Tomorrow, Tuesday, during homeroom, Anyone that is wrestling this season, thought about wrestling, or wrestled last season, please meet Coach Allen in the weight room for a brief meeting.

❖ Congrats to the Guys and Girls cross country runners for Saturday's season final races. The guys Greyson Marincic, RJ Hermosillo, Haiden Ator, and Eric Du, and the ladies, Sierah Shaver and Sara Ruiz all saw their season end at the Regional Championships in Seneca. It truly was a "Scram" kind of season, and we will always remember it. Thank you from Coach Makransky!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ All going to Kentucky and Ohio on November 1st, please see Fr. Ronald now.

❖ Will Marly Tillman please stop by the main office sometime today.

❖ Zach Popurella, Victoria Mendez and Lili McClain please see Mrs. Nambo.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 20, 2023

The present moment is already exactly as it ought to be, even if we don't understand why it is as it is. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• unmitigated – adj. not lessened; absolute

• The Halloween Party was an UNMITIGATED success.

• Lectio today 2nd lunch will meet in Mr. Garcia's classroom #114.

• The next Last Supper Club outing will be at Fire on Fifth on Thursday at 6:00.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.

• The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4.  Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• AP forms and payment due October 31! If you need more info email or see Mrs. Nambo.

• Mrs. Griggs would like to organize an extra-curricular choir that would meet outside of the school day to learn choral music to perform in the community.   Everyone is welcome to join, and you don’t need to be in chorus currently, you just need to be willing to sing outside of school.  If you would like more information, please join google classroom.  The code is qd57tft  After you have joined the classroom, please fill out the google form.

• There will be a Heritage Club meeting on Monday, October 23 in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room 204. Check Google Classroom for information prior to Monday's meeting.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice next Thursday 10/26 after school.

• Please wish the Guys and Girls "SCRAM" Cross Country Teams best wishes for their Regional race. Our postseason starts on Saturday in Seneca!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Sam Bima, Logan Potthoff, and Ryan Slingsby, meet in Mr. Steben’s office.

• Andrea Brander and Yigit Arslan, please see Fr. Ronald.

• Victoria Mendez please see Mrs. Nambo

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 16, 2023

Nobody else holds the key to unlocking your potential.  Don't wait for permission.  Give it to yourself.  

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• stolid (STAH-lid) – adj. calm and dependable

• Mrs. Theisinger’s STOLID approach to social work ensures a job well done.

• Watch for information on the upcoming Last Supper Club outing.

• The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4.  Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Lectio on Thursday and Friday this week.

• The Food Pantry has announced that more of our sisters and brothers need food.  Please fill the Blue Cart.

• Attention junior and senior animal lovers in need of service opportunities: Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) is in need of volunteers. Responsibilities include helping take care of the animals’ yard, food & water, and kennels. Hours are available on the weekend afternoons and weekday evenings. If you are interested, please see Mr. Steben to learn how to apply.

• There are auditions today after school for Fall Theatre in the Little Theater. All are welcome!

• Our weekly Ambassador meeting will be in the Fishbowl right after school.

• St. Bede Nation! Mae and Bella Hagenbuch are currently 3-0 in the World Mixed Curling competition in Aberdeen, Scotland!!! They have won against Italy, Estonia, and India so far and still have to play Spain, Germany, Austria, and Brazil.  Good luck to our ladies!!!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Zach Popurella, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

• Anna Rudenko & Mark Rudenko please see Mrs. Rapp in the development office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 13, 2023

As St. Paul wrote to Timothy: Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• relegate – v. cast to a lower rank or role

• The starting point guard was RELEGATED to a backup role.

• Anybody interested in playing basketball this season please sign up with Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

• Watch for information on the upcoming Last Supper Club outing.

• The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4.  Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Lectio on Thursday and Friday next week.

• Attention junior and senior animal lovers in need of service opportunities: Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) is in need of volunteers. Responsibilities include helping take care of the animals’ yard, food & water, and kennels. Hours are available on the weekend afternoons and weekday evenings. If you are interested, please see Mr. Steben to learn how to apply.

• Stage Rats meet in the refectory today after school to set up for our dinner. We are also working tonight at after 7:30 p.m.  Students who are not Stage Rats may show up and work for service hours. See Fr. Dom for details.

• Mrs. Griggs E1 period please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s Class Room 204

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Logan Potthoff, Halden Hueneburg, Gavin Hahn, and Grady Gillan, please stop by the main office.

• All freshman and sophomore girls interested in playing basketball this season, please meet in room 31 in the basement.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp now: Jaxon Kozak, Marco Rizzi, Aden Robinson, Danny Garcia, Kamila Oritz, Makenzie Hanson and Rubi De La Torre.

• Johnna Bogatitus, please see Mrs. Nambo now

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 12, 2023

Nobody else holds the key to unlocking your potential.  Don't wait for permission.  Give it to yourself.   

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• quaint (KWAYNT) –adj. Old-fashioned

• This log cabin AirBNB had a QUAINT wood-burning stove.

• Anybody interested in playing basketball this season please sign up with Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

• Auditions for Fall Theatre will be Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre, and again Monday after school. See the Google Classroom for more information about the shows: Classroom code puscqn5.

• Stage rats Meet after school in the kitchen, and again tonight at 7:30 p.m. Plenty of jobs for all.

• Scholastic Bowl practice next week Tuesday and Thursday after school in the Art Studio

• Interested in helping to plan the next Last Supper Club outing?  See Fr. Ronald.

• The BLUE CART is empty.  Let's fill it, again, for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Ambassadors: if you haven’t already completed the survey in BAND or the Google Classroom, please do so by the end of the day.

• Attention junior and senior animal lovers in need of service opportunities: Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) is in need of volunteers. Responsibilities include helping take care of the animals’ yard, food & water, and kennels. Hours are available on the weekend afternoons and weekday evenings. If you are interested, please see Mr. Steben to learn how to apply. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Greyson Marincic and Lily Bosnich, please stop by the main office.

• Aubree Acuncius, Angie Bartlett, Veronica Bartlett, Makenzie Hanson, Jadyn Martin, and Tyler Walsh, please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 10, 2023

• Be not afraid to live your faith. Be not afraid of branching out into the unknown. Be not afraid of the world's view of failure.  And be not afraid to alter your life's mission.  

  • SAT Word of the Day: 

  • ostracism –  n. exclusion from a group

  • Mr. Steben suffered OSTRACISM for his careless gossip in the group chat.

  • The BLUE CART is empty.  Let's fill it, again, for our hungry sisters and brothers.

  • Peer tutoring WILL be available after school today in the BLC. Please take advantage of this opportunity!

  • AP Exam forms and money are due by October 31, 2023. If you have questions please see Mrs. Nambo.

  • Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the Art Studio.

  • IVCC’s College and Career Fair Tues, Oct 10. 6:30-8:pm in the gym. Over 50 college, military and career representatives will be there. See your email for the registration link. Juniors & seniors are encouraged to attend.

  • The following students should report to the fish bowl at the beginning of period H today for the Notre Dame Univ presentation: Madelyn Dittmar, Victoria Mendez, Tyler Jordan, Phillip Gray, Dominic Fonderoli, Analia Salas, Mina Trandinh, Quinn McClain, Nona Delao, Sammie Wagner and all Honors Econ students.

  • ALL Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT tomorrow. Students should bring a fully charged Chromebook, power cord, pen or pencil and a Photo ID.  You may bring an approved calculator, snack and drink if you choose. This is a regular Dennis uniform dress day. Testing will begin promptly at 7:50 am.  Check your room assignments before you leave school today. If you are not on the room assignment list see Ms. Bernabei asap. Go to bed early and eat a good breakfast so you can perform your best!  This test is mandatory. See your email for other important test day details.

  • Tomorrow: 9th & 12th graders will not be in attendance. 9th graders will be given assignments to work on at home, 12th graders are excused to take a College Visit day.

  • Congrats to the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams for their performances Monday at the Amboy Columbus Day Invitational. For the Girls Sierah Shaver 122nd  and Kennedy Nguyen was 132nd. For the Boys Greyson Marincic was 107th in the Varsity Race and RJ Hermosillo was 35th in the Frosh/Soph race. Next race is Thursday at Baker Lake in Peru against LP.

  • Congrats to the Volleyball team for their big win over Streator-Woodland! The Bruins take on Marquette Academy at 6:30pm at Midland HS as part of the Tri-County Conference Tournament! Wear your Green and White  and let’s Green Out the gym tonight.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Avery Entrican and Luke Tunnell, please see Fr. Ronald.

  • Aidan Mullane and AJ Hermes please see Ms. Bernabei.

  • Gordon Chen, Madalyn Dittmar, Abe Wiesbrock, and Anna Cyrocki please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

  • There will be an Ambassador meeting during homeroom in the Loft.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 5, 2023

• By emptying ourselves, even if just a little bit, we make room for God to enter our lives more fully.

  • SAT Word of the Day: 

  • neophyte (NEE-oh-fight)– n. a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief

  • Mr. Steben played like a NEOPHYTE in his first tennis match.

  • Anyone interested in Bowling, especially Freshmen students, and you have not yet registered for this season, please see Mr. Armato.

  • Thanks to all who brought food to our homecoming prayer service.  The food has been boxed and will be delivered soon.

  • IVCC’s College and Career Fair Tues, Oct 10. 6:30-8:pm in the gym. Over 50 college, military and career representatives will be there. See your email for the registration link. Juniors & seniors are encouraged to attend.

  • A representative from University of Notre Dame will be at St. Bede Academy on October 10th period H and after school until 2:10. Sign up in your AP Chem, AP Physics, Eng III & IV Honors, AP Stats, AP Calc, PreCalc Honors classes or with Ms. Bernabei.

  • Soph & Jrs: don’t forget to plug in your Chromebook Tuesday night so your Chromebook is fully charged for test day on Wednesday.

  • Teachers: please complete your PSAT trainings and read the manuals before Tuesday.

  • Congratulations to Isabella Hagenbuch and Logan Potthoff! Isabella was nominated as this year’s DAR Good Citizen and Logan as the SAR Good Citizen. Thank you both for demonstrating the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in your home, school, and community to an outstanding degree. Mrs. Hurst would like to see you both in her office now.

  • The next Elks Teen of the Month application deadline is November 30th. Ms. Bernabei needs more applications from boys!

  • Wrestlers, managers, and those considering being a part of the wrestling program this season, please meet with Coach Allen in the weight room either during homeroom Thursday 10/5 or after school in the weight room Thursday 10/5. You do not have to be at both, but please make one of them.

  • Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT next week on Wed, Oct 11th. Freshman will be given assignments to work on at home, Seniors are excused to take a College Visit day.  On test day students should bring a fully charged Chromebook and a power cord, pen or pencil and a Photo ID.  You may bring an approved calculator, snack and drink if you choose. This is a regular Dennis uniform dress day. Testing will begin promptly at 7:50 am.  Your teachers will share your room assignments. If you are not on the room assignment list see Ms. Bernabei asap. See your email for other important test day details.

  • All seniors going to the Illinois Holocaust Museum MUST turn in their permission slip and money today. We do not have school tomorrow. Bring the slip and money at the same time to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Those who saw Fr. Ronald about November trip to Kentucky and Ohio are reminded to see him, now, during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 4, 2023

If we are willing to surrender and serve God by serving others, we will see miracles.  

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• meretricious (mare-eh-TRISH-us)– adj. appearing attractive but having little value

• The MERETRICIOUS hoodie fell apart at the slightest pull.

• Those who saw Fr. Ronald yesterday about November trip to Kentucky and Ohio are reminded to see him today or tomorrow at the latest.

• Envelope stuffing project for Habitat for Humanity coming up. Details to follow.

• Wrestlers, managers, and those considering being a part of the wrestling program this season, please meet with Coach Allen in the weight room either during homeroom Thursday 10/5 or after school in the weight room Thursday 10/5. You do not have to be at both, but please make one of them.

• Students, Winter Sports (Bowling, Basketball, Wrestling, Scholastic Bowl, Cheerleading) Registration is now open.  Please ensure that you register for your expected Winter Sport, even if you are participating in a fall sport.  If the winter sport is your first season of participation this school year, please check with Mr. Armato regarding your current physical on file expiration date.   Any questions?  See Mr. Armato.

• SBA’s Podcast Club has two new podcasts out now! Just a Thought by Erin Sartin and Lilly Wray and What’s the Tea? by Chipper Rossi and her cohosts! Listen now at academycasts.com!

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

• Tea Club today after school in PSC until 3:40.  We’ll have some tea and help the science club make Kombucha.

• Please excuse the following students at 11:30 to attend the Rotary Luncheon. They will return by 1:15-1:30. Students are responsible for missed work. Aubree Acuncius, Alex Ankiewicz, Johnna Bogatitus, Evan Entrican, Seth Ferrari, Isabelle Pinter, Sierah Shaver, Reagan Stoudt, Luke Tunnell, Katie Zeller.

• Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT next week on Wed, Oct 11th. Freshman will be given assignments to work on at home, Seniors are excused to take a College Visit day.  On test day students should bring a fully charged Chromebook and a power cord, pen or pencil and a Photo ID.  You may bring an approved calculator, snack and drink if you choose. This is a regular Dennis uniform dress day. Testing will begin promptly at 7:50 am.  Your teachers will share your room assignments. If you are not on the room assignment list see Ms. Bernabei asap. See your email for other important test day details.

• Coloring Club will meet in the PSC after school.

• Sophomores & Juniors: PSAT student room assignments have been sent to your teachers and are posted outside of the counseling office. Please check the list and make sure you know where to go on test day.

• Don’t forget that TONIGHT is the College Information Night in the Perino Science Center between 6:30 – 8:00 PM.  All students and their parents are invited to attend.  Let Mrs. Bernabei know if you plan to attend.

• All seniors going to the Illinois Holocaust Museum MUST turn in their permission slip and money by Thursday, October 5th. We do not have school on Friday, October 6th. Bring the slip and money at the same time to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room.

• Congratulations to the Cross-Country team for their performances last night at Roanoke. Greyson Marincic was 18th, RJ Hermosillo was 27th, and Eric Du was 34th.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Quinn McClain, Emma Smudzinski, and Maci Kelly please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

• Madalyn Dittmar and Ezeriah Gore please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

• Aubree Acuncius, Jadyn Martin, Bella Hagenbuch and Logan Potthoff please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp now: Ella Englehaupt, Evan Englehaupt, Greyson Marincic, Bella Hagenbuch, Logan Potthoff and Gordon Chen.

• Everyone interested in joining Scholastic Bowl meet with Coach Cummings today during homeroom in the PSC.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 3, 2023

When we shift our mindset from the impossible to the possible, outcomes that were once hidden are revealed, sitting in plain sight.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• litigant (LIT-ih-gint) – n. a person involved in a lawsuit

• Mr. Steben compiled a list of LITIGANTS against unfair working hours.

• Please see Ms. Bernabei today about the Rotary Luncheon tomorrow: Aubree Acuncius, Alex Ankiewicz, Johnna Bogatitus, Evan Entrican, Seth Ferrari, Isabelle Pinter, Sierah Shaver, Reagan Stoudt, Luke Tunnell, Katie Zeller.

• Tomorrow, Oct 4th 6:30-8 pm in the PSC - Information is geared toward seniors but all grade levels are invited to attend to begin planning for their future.

• A representative from the University of Notre Dame will be at St. Bede Academy on October 10th period H and after school until 2:10. Sign up with Ms. Bernabei.

• Coloring Club will meet in the PSC after school tomorrow.

• There will be a boys basketball open gym on Thursday from 3:30-5 with coach Schwab.

• Science club will have an after-school meeting on Wednesday, October 4.  We will be making kombucha and yogurt in the chemistry room.

• All seniors going to the Illinois Holocaust Museum MUST turn in their permission slip and money by Thursday, October 5th. We do not have school on Friday, October 6th. Bring the slip and money at the same time to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SBASG report to Ms. Brady’s room.

• Anyone and everyone interested in joining the Scholastic Bowl team meet in PSC during Homeroom.

• Anyone interested in becoming involved in Fall Theatre, either as an actor or joining our script writing group, bring your Chromebooks and your planners to room 107.

• The following are asked to see Fr. Ronald now: Bella Boggio, Reagan Stoudt, Anna Redenko, Analia Salas, Evan Englehaupt, Jordan Coventry, Henry Mertel, Abraham Wiesbrock, Mirella Haskell, Gavin Hahn.

• Will Logan Potthoff please see Mrs. Prokup?

• Will the following students please stop by the main office during homeroom: Aubree Acuncius, Ella Englehaupt, Katelyn Harth, Jadyn Martin, and Amy Tran.

• Mario Kart and Valorant eSports team members see Mr. Fess during homeroom for a quick minute.

• Will Tessa Dugosh, Ella Hermes, Bella Pinter, Macy Hartt, and Lily Bosnich come by Mr. Steben’s office?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 29, 2023

Open your heart, open your mind and open your soul to the miracles God wants to work in and through you.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• instigate – v. bring about; incite

• The shy freshman’s performance at the variety show INSTIGATED a roar of applause from the audience.

• The variety show will begin at 7:30 tonight.  The doors to the gym will open at 7pm.  Come out and support your friends after the parade and cook out!  The concession stand will be open before and at intermission for water/soda & candy.

• Thank you to all who brought food yesterday.  Soon the food will go to the Food Pantry.  So, if you want to assist our hungry sisters and brothers, you can still bring food.

• Those who met with Fr. Ronald about a trip to Kentucky and Ohio, please check your e-mail for more information.

• Detention will meet today in Room 211 from 2:10-2:55pm.

• Alex Ankiewicz, Ali Bosnich, Ella Hermes, Logan Potthoff, Sierah Shaver, Katherine Zeller Please return your signed Rotary permission form ASAP!

• Mrs. Yaklich is looking for students during study hall to help assemble packets for homecoming. Stop by the development office to help out.

• Attention female athletes: Please note that the girls locker room will be closed tomorrow morning for homecoming game preparations. After school today, please make sure to remove any items you may need for tomorrow.

• Seniors in the IVCC English class need to come to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room 204 for a permission slip for the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip. The trip is November 7th.

• 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.

• There will be a College Information Night held in the Perino Science Center on Wednesday, October 4th between 6:30 – 8:00 PM.  All students and their parents are invited to attend.  RSVP to Mrs. Bernabei.  

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Chloe Swartz, please see Mrs. Prokup, Room 135 today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Our call to generosity is so empowering.  It is the key to success in any occupation or endeavor.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• heterogenous (het-er-ROJ-in-us) – adj. not uniform; varied

• America is a HETEROGENOUS nation of beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds.

• Homecoming Week is underway! Come out and watch the junior and senior girls face off in powderpuff tonight at 6:30pm!

• Seniors in the IVCC English class need to come to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room 204 for a permission slip for the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip. The trip is November 7th.

• At our Homecoming prayer service, TOMORROW, 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.

• 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.

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

• There will be a College Information Night held in the Perino Science Center on Wednesday, October 4th between 6:30 – 8:00 PM.  All students and their parents are invited to attend.  RSVP to Mrs. Bernabei. 

• 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.  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.

• Congrats to the Cross-Country team for their performances yesterday at the TCC Conference Meet at Seneca. For the Guys Greyson Marincic was 8th making him All-Conference for 2023, Raudel Hermosillo was 15th and Eric Du 28th.  For Ladies Sierah Shaver was 28th. Next race is Tuesday.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ali Bosnich please see Mrs. Yaklich in the Development Office during homeroom today.

• The following please see Fr. Ronald now:  Bella Boggio, Reagan Stoudt, Anna Redenko, Analia Salas, Evan Englehaupt, Jordan Coventry, Henry Mertel, Abraham Wiesbrock.

• Ali Rimmele, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

• Emma Slingsby please come to room 204.

• Will Brennen Hirst and Sammie Wagner please report to the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 26, 2023

You cannot do everything, but you can do something.  Do what you can!

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• Grandiloquent (gran-DILL-oh-kwent)  – adj. pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner

• The celebration seemed too GRANDILOQUENT for something as simple as getting to school on time.

• Homecoming Week is underway! Come out and watch the junior and senior girls face off in powderpuff tomorrow night at 6:30pm!

• 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.

• 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.

• There will be a College Information Night held in the Perino Science Center on Wednesday, October 4th between 6:30 – 8:00 PM.  All students and their parents are invited to attend.  RSVP to Mrs. Bernabei. 

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

• 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 volleyball team on their conference win last night! The next game is tonight: Pinkout at LP. Varsity starts at 6:00. Show up and show out, Bruins!

• Ali Bosnich, please see Mrs. Rapp sometime today.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There is mandatory senior skit practice in Mrs. Griggs room during homeroom.

• Greyson Marincic and Gordon Chen, please report to Mrs. Nambo’s office.

• Mario Kart and Valorant Esports teams see Mr. Fess in computer lab during homeroom.

• All golfers meet in Science Center during homeroom today.

• Meeting for all Stage Rats during homeroom in room 207 to assign jobs for the Variety Show and give you the new Classroom Code. Crew also meets after school and tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Wear your painting clothes.

• The following please see Fr. Ronald now: Reagan Stoudt, Ruby Michels, Miranda Torres, Mae Hagenbuch.

• Any junior or senior girls playing powderpuff tomorrow please come to the PSC now to get your t-shirt for tomorrow's game.

• Will Milana Gayan, Drew Carboni, Michael Schulz, and Alaina Schulz Please see Mrs. Hurst Now?

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.