ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 11, 2023

Make virtue your goal and you will find that moments of the day come bearing opportunity.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• inoculate – v. immunize someone against

• Pharmacists worked quickly to INOCULATE their community against the flu.

• It's not too late.  If interested in participating in the Reverse Advent Calendar, see Fr. Ronald.

• Opportunities for confession this week.  Listen for times and location.

• The Habitat for Humanity mailing needs a final push.  Help needed this week to label the envelopes during study halls.

• If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley in January that will be either on Martin Luther King Day or Presidents' Day, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Heritage Club Ornament Making will be held after school today in room 204. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Could all freshmen students who graduated from Peru Catholic please meet in the refectory today during homeroom?

• Lili McClain and Evan Englehaupt please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, December 8, 2023

Willingness to give ourselves out of love, even if it entails suffering, is what makes us fruitful.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• hegemony (heh-JEH-muh-nee)– n. leadership or dominance, particularly of one country over another

• The proud nation didn’t accept the HEGEMONY of the much larger country.

• Volunteers needed for Region A Snowshoe tomorrow at Mendota High School 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.  This is a Special Olympics event.  This is the group we assist by doing the Polar Plunge each year.

• This weekend please consider picking up some food items for the Big Blue Cart.

• If you are a senior planning to work full-time after graduation you need to attend today’s presentation by a job recruiter from Marquis Energy, period F today in Mr. Eustice’s room 224. If you are not already in Mr. Eustice’s class this period you must sign up with Ms. Bernabei and get permission from your period F teacher in order to attend.

• Scholastic Bowl tomorrow at Roanoke – Benson. The bus leaves at 7:00am from the front of the school.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Aubrey Siebert, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office today.

• Savannah Bray, please come to room 204 today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, December 7, 2023

A life of value is not a series of great things well done; it is a series of small things consciously done.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• garrulous (GARE-ill-us) – adj. Talkative

• The GARRULOUS 8th graders needed to learn to focus before entering St. Bede.

• Happy birthday to Abbot Michael! We hope you have a wonderful day!

• Toys were delivered.  Thank you to all who brought toys.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Lectio during 1st and 2nd lunches today for those not in sessions yesterday. We will meet in room 111 - Miss Brady's classroom.

• Jean and Ugly Christmas sweater day tomorrow for charity. For $3.00 you can wear jeans and/or an Ugly Christmas Sweater. Prizes will be given for the 3 ugliest Christmas sweaters.

• All-school mass tomorrow on the feast of Mary's Immaculate Conception.

• The Habitat for Humanity mailing project is going well.  Still need help to label envelopes.

• Heritage Club members who are attending the ornament-making event after school on Monday, December 11th MUST indicate this in Google Classroom. Do that today...in fact, do that right now!

• This is the last chance for juniors and seniors to sign up for Wyse. Friday by E1 is the deadline for joining. Check the classroom page for his announcements. Sign up at the link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b.

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the art studio.

• Coloring Club today after school in the PSC!  See you there!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Johnna Bogatitus, Analia Salas, Jazmin Barreras, and Aubree Acuncius please stop by the main office

• All VARSITY girls basketball players, please come to room 31 (Ms. Marx's) room during homeroom to pick up your game day shirts.

• Analia Salas, Hunter Savage, Emma Slingsby, Judith Torres, Maleigha Trench, Elizabeth Vanko & Carter Vasquez please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The desire to sacrifice so another can be blessed is very much a part of what it means to truly love.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• fractious (FRAK-shus) – adj. irritable and difficult to control, typically of children

• Her little brother was FRACTIOUS when he didn’t take his nap.

• Toys are being delivered today.  Thank you to all who brought in toys.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester today and tomorrow. Check the signs throughout the school for what day your lunch group meets.  We will meet in room 111 - Miss Brady's classroom.

• Jean and Ugly Christmas sweater day on Friday for charity. Prizes will be given for the 3 ugliest Christmas sweaters.

• Seniors interested in a full time job after graduation – sign up with Ms. Bernabei or the main office to attend a presentation from a job recruiter from Marquis Energy this Friday during period F in Mr. Eustice’s classroom.

• There will be a podcast club meeting after school today in room 213.

• We will have Tea Club after school today from 2:40 – 4 in the PSC.  Boba Tea and other varieties will be served!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Laney Senica & Anna Rudenko, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office after announcements.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Life is about saying yes to the things that help you become the best version of yourself and no to the things that don't.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• emulate – v. imitate

• The freshman thought that if he could EMULATE the seniors, he would be successful at Saint Bede.

• Thanks to all who brought toys to brighten the Christmas of young boys and girls.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester tomorrow and Thursday of this week. Check the signs for what day your lunch group meets.

• The American Red Cross is sponsoring lifeguard training at the Illinois Valley YMCA from Dec. 26th – the 29th.   Must be 15 years of age. Contact the Y for more information.  

• Scholastic Bowl team buzzer practice Thursday after school in the art studio

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Emma Mavity, Ella Mudge, Ava Mueller, Kamila Ortiz, Logan Potthoff, Marco Rizzi and Shane Rounds please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• All seniors who are going to Panama over spring break please meet in Miss Brady's room now.

• Will Summer Conlin, Jazmin Barreras, and Yesenia Avila please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 4, 2023

We cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good we can do.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• defunct – adj. no longer working

• She couldn’t make any calls from her now DEFUNCT phone.

• Christmas Toys will be delivered tomorrow.  So, please get toys and books in tomorrow. 

• Thanks to all who have been helping with the Habitat for Humanity mailing.  If you have time during study hall, please consider lending a hand.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• If you are interested in a Reverse Advent Calendar, see Fr. Ronald.

• JUGs will be served in room 211 today.

• Look at your Chromebook charger.  If it has “FESS” written on it please return it to Mr. Fess or to the main office.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Summer Conlin and Mina Trandinh, see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Prom Committee members please see Mrs. Nambo today!

• Will Ella Burris, CoCo Wu, Hunter Savage, Analia Salas, and Jazmin Barreras please see Mrs. Hurst?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 30, 2023

Life is choices.  We build our lives one choice at a time.

SAT Word of the Day: 

• bombastic – adj. Inflated or exaggerated

• The coach was giving a BOMBASTIC retelling of his junior high game-winning free throws.

• Let's make Christmas a bit brighter for kids.  Please bring toys and books in by Tuesday. Thanks to all who have already brought toys and books in.  We also want to fill the Big Blue Car with food for the hungry.

• Thanks to all who have been helping with the Habitat for Humanity mailing.  If you have time during study hall, please consider lending a hand.

• NET day for sophomores today and freshmen tomorrow.  The days begin, in the gym, after Period A.

• Seniors taking Spring Semester IVCC Dual Credit Classes DO NOT FORGET to turn in your Purple Registrations forms by TOMORROW!!!!

• Heritage Club members interested in painting ornaments should complete the Google Form in Classroom ASAP. Materials will be provided for you. Anyone who wants to join Heritage Club should use the code: kg3yg4g.

• Stage Rats meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the abbey church to strike Fall Theatre costumes and props. 

• Coloring club today after school in the PSC. See you there!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Bailey Engels, Johnna Bogatitus, Maci Kelly, Tyler Jordan, Ryan Slingsby, Maddy Dalton, Bella Hagenbuch, Alex Ankiewicz, and Sam Bima, please report to Mr. Steben’s office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 29, 2023

What one person considers worthless or inconvenient can literally be life-sustaining to another person.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• acumen (ACK-you-men) – n. ability to make good judgments

• The class respected Mrs. Horst’s literary ACUMEN.

• Let's make Christmas a bit brighter for kids.  Please bring toys and books in by Tuesday. Thanks to all who have already brought toys and books in. 

• Help still needed to complete the mailing for Habitat for Humanity.  See Fr. Ronald or Mr. Hancock for details. 

• NET day for sophomores tomorrow and freshmen on Friday.  The days begin in the gym after Period A.

• Heritage Club members interested in painting ornaments should complete the Google Form in Classroom ASAP. Materials will be provided for you. Anyone who wants to join Heritage Club should use the code: kg3yg4g.

• Seniors taking Spring Semester IVCC Dual Credit Classes DO NOT FORGET to turn in your Purple Registrations forms by Friday!

• WYSE Competition meeting after school today in Mr. Fitz’s room. If you plan on participating, see the link below: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b

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

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lucy Maus to see Fr. Ron during Homeroom.

• Will the following Ambassadors please report to the Refectory: Ali Rimmele, Bailey Engels, Ryan Slingsby, Logan Pineda, Bella Hagenbuch, Libby Huffaker, Maddy Dalton, Ella Engelhaupt, Johnna Bogatitus, Grace Millington, Jeanna Ladzinski, Ali Bosnich, Halden Hueneburg, and Emma Smudzinski

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Action is the cure for overthinking.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• vitriolic (vitt-tree-ALL-ik) – adj. filled with hatred

• His VITRIOLIC gossip made the rest of the group uncomfortable.

• The deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive is just over a week away on December 5.  Let's do our annual great job of making the Christmas of young people better.

• NET day for sophomores on Thursday and freshmen on Friday.  The days begin in the gym after Period A. On your NET Day this week, you are allowed to follow the JEANS DAY DRESS CODE

• Help needed to complete the mailing for Habitat for Humanity.  See Fr. Ronald or Mr. Hancock for details.  Service hours are possible or just do it because it is a great cause.

• Tonight, be sure to visit the Celebration of Lights at LaSalle’s Rotary Park - more than 350 light displays over several miles.  St. Bede volunteers will be collecting donations and half of those proceeds will go to St. Bede Academy.

• Students are encouraged to decorate Christmas Ornaments for the Veterans at the LaSalle Veteran's Home this Wednesday after school. See Mr. Davy in room 227 for details and sign-up.

• It is that time of year to sign up for the WYSE competition.  This competition is a series of tests for juniors and seniors to flex your college readiness for a science/engineering field. Categories for tests include Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, and Math. There will be an after-school meeting on Wednesday 11/29.  If you are unable to make it, stop by and talk to Mr Fitz. If you plan on participating, see the link below: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b

• There will be a yearbook meeting today after school from 1:45-2:30  to discuss theme and cover ideas.  If you would like to help with the cover and theme, please attend.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Girls going to TEC this weekend, please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Ella Burris, Aubree Acuncius, Bella Pinter please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

• SBASG Executive Board will meet in Ms. Brady's room.

• Mae Hagenbuch and Noah Buck please see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 27, 2023

Being thankful must become a holy discipline. Gratefulness is a choice, an act of will, especially when you face unpleasant or distressing situations.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• unveil – v. to reveal

• He removed his shoes to REVEAL a pair of bright pink socks.

• The deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive is just over a week away on December 5.  Let's do our annual great job of making the Christmas of young people better.

• Not too late to sign up for Girls' TEC this coming weekend of December 2-4.  If you need an application or more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Help needed to complete the mailing for Habitat for Humanity.  See Fr. Ronald or Mr. Hancock for details.  Service hours are possible or just do it because it is a great cause.

• Don’t forget Tuesday night visit the celebration of lights at LaSalle’s Rotary Park.  St. Bede volunteers will be collecting donations and half of those proceeds will go to St. Bede Academy.

• Students are encouraged to decorate Christmas Ornaments for the Veterans at the LaSalle Veteran's Home this Wednesday after school. See Mr. Davy in room 227 for details and sign-up.

• It is that time of year to sign up for the WYSE competition.  This competition is a series of tests for juniors and seniors to flex your college readiness for a science/engineering field. Categories for tests include Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, and Math. There will be an after-school meeting on Wednesday 11/29.  If you are unable to make it, stop by and talk to Mr Fitz. If you plan on participating, see the link below: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b

• Scholastic Bowl practice this week is Thursday after school in the art studio.

• There will be a yearbook meeting tomorrow after school from 1:45-2:30  to discuss theme and cover ideas.  If you would like to help with the cover and theme, please attend.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Prom Committee meeting during homeroom today in Mrs. Nambo’s room.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, November 17, 2023

It seems to be much easier to give love than to receive it.  Can you find the courage to accept that gift?

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• torpid – adj. lethargic; inactive

• Do your best to avoid being TORPID over the long break!

• We will be out next week.  We return and in a little over a week is the deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive on December 5.  Details can be gotten from your religion teachers.  Please pick up some toys over the Thanksgiving break.

• Not too late to sign up for Girls' TEC the first weekend of December.  If you need an application or more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• In less than a week we will be feasting on Thanksgiving.  Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the Big Blue Cart with food.

• Coach Allen’s G period will meet in Ms. Staggs’s room, room 213.

• The Weightroom will be open over the Break!  On Tuesday Coach Eustice will be there from 4:30-5:45.  Coach Allen is available during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – Contact him when you want to lift!

• Tonight is Opening night for Fall Theatre! SBA students and faculty are admitted free of charge. Come see three terrific shows, including the world premiere of this year's original script, written by your fellow students. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the abbey church.

• Congratulations to Max Bray on being named Honorable Mention Class 1A All-State by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association!

• Congrats to the girls basketball team on their win at the Pontiac Turkey Tip-Off. Great job Bruins!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• If you are interested in being on the Prom Committee stop to see Mrs. Nambo today!

• Adriana Buchanan, Rubi De La Torre, Madeline Fabish, Danny Garcia, Ashlan Heersink, Weston Heersink and Brennen Hirst please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• Ella Burris, Anna Rudenko, Olivia Orteza, Ava Mueller, Amanda Wojcik, Zach Popurella see Ms. Bernabei today for CBAI scholarship information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 16, 2023

When life gets uncomfortable, unpredictable, when you feel weak or empty -- that's when you have an opportunity to become more like Christ.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• Sanguine (SAN-gwin)  - adj. optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

• Despite not scheduling any job interviews, he remained SANGUINE about his future employment.

• We will be out next week.  We return and in a little over a week is the deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive on December 5.  Details will be given by some of your teachers.

• This is the last day to put contributions in the container in the science center.  The funds are for Speed the Light that helps missionaries throughout the world. Thanks for your generosity.

• We will soon be feasting on Thanksgiving.  Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the Big Blue Cart with food.

• It’s not too late to sign up for Girls' TEC the first weekend of December.  If you need an application or more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Hey you! Ambassadors! Yeah, you! Have you filled out the Google Sheet and Reading Survey? No? Then go to the Google Classroom and do it now!

• Our Fall Theatre Production is this weekend, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Abbey Church. Tickets are $5 at the door, but Saint Bede students and faculty attend for free. Come see three short plays, including an original one written by Academy students.

• No Scholastic bowl practice today and no tournament on Saturday. The next practice will be Thursday Nov 30.

• $5 sweatpants day for Prom Committee FRIDAY!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Kenny Mudge & Ruby Michels, please see Mr. Hancock and bring your chromebooks.

• Johnnie Brown, Adriana Buchanan, Trayger Davis, Rubi De La Torre, Bailey Engels, Avery Entrican and Daliayah Farris please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Acknowledging God's sovereignty gives us space to be grateful for imperfect people and imperfect circumstances.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• rife – adj. (especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread.

• His car was RIFE with the stench of his unwashed basketball warmups.

• We will be on break next week.  We return and in a little over a week is the deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive on December 5.  Details to follow.

• This week please put contributions in the container in the science center.  The funds are for Speed the Light that helps missionaries throughout the world.

• Miss Marx's G period study hall will report to room 204 today.

• Our Fall Theatre Production is this weekend, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the abbey church. Tickets are $5 at the door, but Saint Bede students and faculty attend for free. Come see three short plays, including an original one written by Academy students.

• If you are interested in yearbook and missed yesterday’s meeting, read the information covered in the google classroom.  The next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 28th from 1:45-2:30 to discuss cover and theme ideas.  Use link on classroom to start brainstorming.  The rep from Herff Jones will also be here to help with turning ideas into a reality. Try to upload 50 new pictures and tag by Nov. 28th.  Pictures can be from any St Bede activity from this school year.

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

• Color & Chill club will meet tomorrow, Thursday at 2:40 in the fish bowl.

• $5 sweatpants day for Prom Committee FRIDAY!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students come to Mr. Steben’s office: Bella Hagenbuch, Johnna Bogatitus, Bailey Engels, Ryan Slingsby, Maddy Dalton, Maci Kelly, and Tyler Jordan.

• Amie Tomaszewski, please come to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room during homeroom today.

• Pep club will meet during Homeroom in the Collaborative Room.

• Demian Baker, Jazmin Barreras-Vazquez, Bella Boggio, Johnnie Brown, Adriana Buchanan and Brody Burris please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The key to accepting people is to realize that what I do to you, I do to myself.  How you treat me, you treat yourself.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• Quandary (KWAN-dree)  – n. state of perplexity; a dilemma

• He was in a QUANDARY deciding whether to play basketball or join the wrestling team.

• Yearbook meeting TODAY for everyone interested in helping with the yearbook from 1:45-2:15 after school in Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you haven’t completed the survey in the google classroom, please complete by Friday.

• This week please donate to Speed the Light in the container in the science center.  The funds help missionaries throughout the world.

• The Blue Cart still has some space in it.  Let's fill it so we can bring the food to the food pantry.

• Wednesday after school from 2:40-4 is Tea Club.  We will have Chinese tea and roast and brew coffee beans with Science Club.  If you like coffee and tea come join us in the PSC commons.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SBASG meeting NOW in the PSC.

• Prom Committee will meet in the Loft during homeroom.

• Stage Rats who would like to work on production crew for the musical, see Fr. Dom during homeroom in room 107.

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Hurst during homeroom: Angela and Veronica Bartlett, and Ranbir Saini.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 13, 2023

Christians are people of hope, people of possibilities.  So, have courage and together, let's set out to change the world as the first Christians did.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• pejorative (puh-JOR-uh-tiv) – adj. expressing contempt or disapproval

• Mr. Steben’s criticism had a PEJORATIVE tone.

• Thanks to all who participated in the jean day on Friday.  $500 was collected that will help those in need in our area. This week please put contributions in the container in the science center.  The funds are for Speed the Light that helps missionaries throughout the world.

• There will be a bowling practice bus offered today at 2:50pm.  Any bowler needing a ride to practice, please be out front of the PSC at that time.   This is a ONE WAY bus only.

• Scholastic bowl team will meet in Science center commons today during homeroom. Also, practice this week Tuesday and Thursday after school.

• Yearbook meeting for everyone interested in helping with the yearbook from 1:45-2:15 this  Tuesday after school in Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you haven’t completed the survey in the google classroom, please complete by Friday.

• Congratulations to RJ Hermsillo for advancing to the YMCA Mid-Western State Swimming Tournament in the 100-meter breaststroke.  RJ swam a 1:16 and will compete for a Gold Medal in St John, Indiana, March 8th thru the 10th, 2024.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Aubree Acuncius, Johnna Bogatitus, Bella Pinter and Reagan Stoudt,  please stop in to see Mrs. Makransky today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 9, 2023

What is the secret to the good life?  The answer is gloriously simple:  GOODNESS ITSELF

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• officious (uh-FISH-us)– adj. self-assertive, overbearing

• The security guards were loud and OFFICIOUS.

•  Tomorrow we will have a Veterans Day prayer service.  Please write names of Veterans, living and dead, on sheets on the table outside the student refectory. We will pray for them at the service.  We will have 2 guests with us.

• Scholastic Bowl store will remain open until Sunday night. Use the link to order your Scholastic Bowl jerseys ASAP!

• There will be a paid Jean Day tomorrow for charity.  We use the funds to help those in need throughout the year. 

• Fall Theatre rehearsal tonight for Allison, Noah, Kyra and Solomon at 7:30 in the church. The script for Expectations will be posted online later today.

• Ambassadors: we will meet briefly in the collaborative room right after school. Bring your Chromebook!

• Yearbook meeting for everyone interested in helping with the yearbook from 1:45-2:15 this  Tuesday after school in Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you haven’t completed the survey in the google classroom, please complete by Friday.

• JUGS will be served in Mrs. Cox’s room this afternoon.

• Seniors- There will be a Prom Committee meeting in the LOFT during homeroom tomorrow!

• Scholastic Bowl practice after school in the Art Studio.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Luis Monroy, Nathalia Flores, Adriana Perez and Santiago Mijangos please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• Jayden Martin and Evan Englehaupt please go to Fr. Ronald's office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 8, 2023

A job of any kind can be lifted up and given Divine purpose, if it is seen in the perspective of Eternity.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• noxious – adj. poisonous; harmful

• The barrel of chemicals warned of NOXIOUS odors.

• On Friday we will have a Veterans Day prayer service.  Please write names of Veterans, living and dead, on sheets on table outside student refectory.

• Mr. Eustice’s F Period, Mr. Garcia’s G period, and Mrs. Manning’s H period will be in their original classrooms today.

• Yearbook staff that has not completed google form in Google classroom, please complete that today. I have 12/25 submitted.

• Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month November Nominees Ali Bosnich & Sam Bima and the December Nominees Erin Dove & Ryan Slingsby.  Their applications have been submitted to the Oglesby Elks club to compete with nominees from other area high schools.

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

• This Thursday, JUGS will be served in Mrs. Cox’s room.

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

• Coloring Club is canceled for today after school. We will meet this week on Thursday after school in the PSC.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Anna Rudenko, Daliayah Farris, Jayden Martin, Luke Tunnell, Evan Englehaupt, Dominic Fonderoli, Matteo Pullara, please go to Fr. Ronald's office now.

• Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Bella Hagenbuch, Zach Popurella, and Logan Potthoff, please report to Mrs. Rapp’s office.

• If you are on scholastic bowl and did not get your shirt ordered see Coach Cummings in the science center commons now.

• The following students should see Fr. Dominic during homeroom in room 107: Ella Englehaupt, Chipper Rossi, Harrison Fess, Noah Buck, Allison Rimmele

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 6, 2023

It's called the Passion because that's how he loves you -- passionately.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• inane (in-NAYNE) – adj. Ridiculous

• The group did not understand the new game’s INANE rules.

• Seniors attending the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip tomorrow must be in the PSC BEFORE 7:45am. If you are late, Mrs. Rynkewicz will wave at you from the bus as it pulls away from the building. Jeans are allowed—do not wear sweatpants. Remind your coaches and sponsors TODAY that you will be on the trip tomorrow.

• All Ambassadors, please report in front of the Old Main doors with your gray quarter-zip NOW.

• What do you do when you get hungry?  Many aren't so fortunate.  Let's get the Big Blue Cart filled.

• Elks Teen of the Month apps are due today and there are no applications from boys.  Get your apps turned in to Ms. Bernabei by the end of the school day TODAY or there will be no boy nominees this month!

• PSAT scores are released today.  Please check your College Board account.

• Interested in attending IVCC next year? Check out Explore IVCC tomorrow, November 7 starting at 5:30 in the Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

• JUGS will be served on Monday in Mrs. Horst’s Room. Thursday, JUGS will be served in Mrs. Cox’s room.

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

• Anyone interested in the AMC math competition on Nov 14 please see Mrs. Morrow in room 210 now!

• Members of the cast of Fall Theatre be sure to check Google Classroom. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Nathan Husser and Luke Tunnell, please see Mrs. Makransky in the main office sometime today.

• Katelyn Harth, Nathan Husser and Luke Tunnel please see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 2, 2023

The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• forbearance – n. restraint; self-control 

• Bella practiced great FORBEARANCE by not spending her whole paycheck at Target.

• AMC math club will meet today at 2:45 in Mrs. Morrow’s room.  Please come to register for the competition!

• The deadline to order your Podcast Club t-shirt has been extended until next Friday, November 10th. Ordering a t-shirt is a great way to support SBA’s Podcast Club! Order form link: https://forms.gle/d5NH8gi5mx5dYRYM6

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in Art Studio and Remember to order your jersey.    https://sbascholbowl2023.itemorder.com/

• Boys open gym tonight from 7-8:30. Please bring pizza order money.

• 22-23 Yearbooks have finally been delivered and they will be passed out during your period H Class.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Beatriz Vasquez, please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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

• Humility is the pathway to knowledge. 

  • SAT Word of the Day: 

  • eclectic – adj. Wide-ranging

  • Mr. Steben’s Spotify playlists are as ECLECTIC as his musical interests.

  • Tomorrow is All Saints' Day.  Do you know any saints?  Think about it.

  • As we all enjoy Halloween candy, let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the BLUE CART with food items.

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

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Open House Skit Ambassadors, please report to the Little Theatre. Seniors involved who are also going on the Holocaust Museum trip must report to the refectory first.

  • Noah Buck please see Mrs. Makransky in the main office sometime today.