ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 15, 2024

There is always new life trying to emerge in each of us.  Too often we ignore the signs of resurrection and cling to parts of life that have died for us.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• rescind (ree-SIND) – v. take back

• Sally decided to RESCIND her offer to go to turnabout with Jimmy after he started dating her best friend.

• A bag of chips or a drink cost $2.00.  That's 2/3 of what each of us is asked to give each week to our class charity during Lent. 

• Boys' TEC is the 1st weekend of March.  See Fr. Ronald to register or for more information.

• Ski trip departure on Monday is 8:00 A.M.

• Any Boy interested in playing baseball stop and see Coach Eustice before the end of the week or stop in the weightroom after school Wednesday or Thursday to get onto the Google Classroom and Band Apps.

• Seniors: The James Hardie Building Products Scholarship and Internship is back this year for St. Bede seniors and alumni ONLY! This is a $5,000 award and a paid summer internship with the possibility of full time employment after college graduation for Engineering or Accounting/Finance majors. Up to 4 scholarship/internship opportunities will be offered (depending on the number & quality of applicants). The award is renewable for up to five years based on satisfactory performance. See your email or the SBA scholarship for application and details. Due to Ms. Bernabei on March 22nd.

• Are you looking for service hours? Trinity Catholic Academy in LaSalle is looking for help with teardown for their Trivia Night on February 24. See Mr. Steben or Mr. Davy for details!

• If you are a senior who is not planning to go to college right after graduation you need to apply for the Staff Quick Ready to Work $250 Scholarship.  The money can be used on anything you choose; clothing required for work, gas, pay bills until your first paycheck, etc.  The application can be found on the SBA scholarship list on the counseling website and is due to Ms. Bernabei by April 1st.

• Get into the college of your dreams!  Attending Pre-College Summer programs can help improve your chances of getting into highly selective colleges!! Apply NOW!  See your email for links to search for and apply. 100’s of programs and colleges to choose from.

• First fish fry of the season is tomorrow from 4:30-8 at the Ladd Moose club to support the Saint Bede Lady Bruins softball season!  You can purchase tickets at the door for $13. Come eat dinner and then go support the Lady Bruins Basketball team in their regional championship game at Marquette.

• Yearbook staff planning to work on pages for the yearbook need to attend a training meeting Tuesday from 1:45-3 in Mrs. Griggs classroom.

• Coloring Club today after school in the PSC.

• There will be a meeting for anyone wanting to play Saint Bede Tennis to meet in Mr. Davy's room after school #227. We need a few more good men!!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will Seth Ferrari, Luke Tunnell and Nathan Husser see Mrs. Makransky in the main office today.

• Evan Entrican and Yigit Arslan, please see Ms. Bernabei.

• Sadie Koehler please see Mrs. Hurst Now.

• All freshmen interested in having an 8th grader shadow them on the coming Shadow Days, please meet in the refectory NOW.

• Carson Riva please come to room 204 during homeroom today. 

• Holy Cross School in Mendota is headed to state for basketball! If you are interested in helping send them off, please sign up outside the Refectory now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The past is your lesson.  The present is your engine. The future is your motivation.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• pariah – n. an outcast

• Being excluded from the group made her feel like a PARIAH.

• Payment and permission forms for ski trip are due. See Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Boys' TEC is the 1st weekend of March.  See Fr. Ronald to register or for more information.

• Tomorrow please bring a pen or pencil to the Ash Wednesday Prayer Service.

• Are you a freshman interested in helping guide 8th graders during our upcoming Shadow Days? There will be a brief meeting on Wednesday, 2/14 in the refectory during homeroom with more information.

• Please check your Common App account to make sure your school report and required recommendations have been submitted.  If you need a letter of recommendation from a teacher or your counselor, you need to personally ask them. Do not assume that they will receive an email notification and automatically complete this task without a face-to-face conversation with you. Always send a thank you note.  Letters of recommendation are not easy to write and students should show their gratitude for the time teachers put into this task.

• Yearbook staff: Joelle from HJ Edesign will be here next Tuesday from 1:45-3  for a training on page design.  If you would like to begin working on pages, you need to attend this training.

• SBASG will be selling roses during lunch Tuesday and Wednesday for $3 apiece. Flowers will be delivered on Wednesday. Order early!

• Any Boy interested in playing baseball stop and see Coach Eustice before the end of the week or stop in the weightroom after school Wednesday or Thursday to get onto the Google Classroom and Band Apps.

• Congratulations to the Lady Bruins Basketball team for their 63-57 win over Marquette. The regional championship is this Friday against Amboy and will be at Marquette’s Bader Gym at 7:00. Fight, fight, fight on Saint Bede and give us a victory!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Softball players please meet in Mrs. Griggs classroom today during homeroom for a short meeting about fish fry and uniforms.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 12, 2024

It is what it is, but it will be what you make it.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• obfuscate – v. render unclear; bewilder someone

• The wordy directions OBFUSCATED the entire class.

• Payment and permission forms for the ski trip due TODAY.  See Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Boys' TEC is the 1st weekend of March.  See Fr. Ronald to register or for more information.

• Happy Monday Ambassadors - we will have our weekly meeting in the Fishbowl after school.

• Are you a freshman interested in helping guide 8th graders during our upcoming Shadow Days? There will be a brief meeting on Wednesday, 2/14 during homeroom with more information.

• Attention Boy’s Tennis - there will NOT be a meeting after school as previously announced. Please watch the announcements for a rescheduled meeting time.

• Softball players please turn in fish fry and ticket money to Mrs. Griggs today.  A work schedule was emailed to you Friday.  There will also be a quick meeting in Mrs. Griggs classroom Tuesday for all softball players.

• Congrats to Aubrey Acuncius finishing 21st and Maddy Fabish finishing 38th at bowling sectionals, as well as to Garrett Connelly, Grady Gillan, Logan Pineda, and Hunter Savage on their wrestling at sectionals this weekend. Congratulations on your great seasons!

• Good luck to our Lady Bruins Basketball Team as they take on Marquette in tonight’s regional showdown at 6:00pm at Marquette High School. We hope to see all SBA students, faculty, and staff fill the Marquette gym wearing green for this thrilling matchup. All gas, no brakes - hum Bruins!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Rubi De La Torre, Bella Hagenbuch, Jeanna Ladzinski, Alex Ankiewicz, Hunter Savage.  Please see Fr. Ronald, NOW, during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 9, 2024

 We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• negligent – adj. failing to do something; neglectful

• His car’s backseat became full of McDonald’s bags due to his NEGLIGENT care.

• Payment and permission forms for ski trip due on Monday.

• Over the weekend consider getting some food to put in the Big Blue cart. We can't help everyone, but we can help some, in our area, who are hungry.

• Did you know? Depending on the country Lunar New Year lasts around 2 weeks with different activities and traditions happening throughout. This year the holiday starts this Saturday, Feb 10th, and will end on Feb 24th. Generally, it is a time for family gatherings, good food, and wishes for a prosperous new year. Families visit their relatives and friends to wish them a happy new year and exchange gifts of money given in red envelopes. Red is an important color because it signifies fortune, luck, and vitality.

• Heritage Club members coming to make paper lanterns for Lunar New Year need to arrive to room 204 by 2:50pm on Friday.

• Softball players, please turn in fish fry money and lotto tickets by Monday.  Please check your email for your assigned time for working the fish fry.  A few additional parents are also needed to help.  See Mrs. Griggs if you have questions.

• We have an exciting weekend of athletic events, beginning this afternoon. At 4:30pm, our Wrestlers Hunter Savage, Grady Gillan, and Garrett Connelly will be competing in the IHSA Sectional meet at Dekalb High School. Logan Pineda also advanced but is injured and cannot wrestle. Beginning at 5:30pm, our Boys Sophomore/Varsity Basketball host Henry-Senachwine. Saturday, 2/10/24, beginning at 8am, Boys Freshmen Basketball engages in a B team tournament, hosted at JFK School in Spring Valley. At 9am, our girls' bowlers Aubrey Acuncius and Maddy Fabish compete at the IHSA Girls Bowling Sectional, hosted at Mardi Gras Lanes in Dekalb. At 10am, the Wrestling Sectional continues, also in Dekalb, and at 11am, Boys Basketball plays in a Varsity/Sophomore/Freshman Tri-Header here in Abbot Vincent Gymnasium, 11am Boys Varsity vs DePue, 1pm, Boys Sophomore vs Dwight, and at 2:30pm, Boys Varsity vs Dwight! Then on Monday, wear your SBA Green and let's GREEN WAVE our section for our Girls Varsity Basketball team as they compete in the first round of the IHSA Regional Basketball Tournament at Marquette Academy. Game time is 6pm.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Khoa Tran please see Mrs. Makransky in the main office.

• Landon Boggio, Trajan Raffety, Nathan Husser.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Brody Hahn please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

• Will Seth & Gino Ferrari please stop by the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 8, 2024

 Don't try to be perfect.  Just try to be better than you were yesterday. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• munificent – adj. Generous

• The monks taught Saint Bede students to be MUNIFICENT with those in need.

• Tomorrow JEAN DAY for charity. Please help those in need.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Payment and permission forms for ski trip due on Monday.

• Did you know? The Lunar New Year each year is represented by one of the 12 animals. According to legend, the Jade Emperor chose the 12 animals from the winners of a special race. The order of winners were Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. In Vietnam, the Cat replaces the Rabbit. Do you know which year 2024 is? If you know, see Mr. Steben AFTER ANNOUNCEMENTS for a prize - limit 3 winners.

• Heritage Club members coming to make paper lanterns for Lunar New Year need to arrive to room 204 by 2:50pm on Friday.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the Art Room.

• Coloring club today after school.

• Any boys wishing to play Saint Bede tennis this Spring will meet in Mr. Davy's room #227 on Friday during Homeroom. Thank you!!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Charity Club will meet in the Loft today during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, February 7, 2024

“There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, in the end, ‘Thy will be done.’”

• SAT Word of the Day:

• iconoclast – n. a person who veers from the norm; a person who attacks cherished beliefs

• Johnny Cash was seen as an ICONOCLAST in American music in his time.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• All those who went on the Benedictine school exchange to Covington, Kentucky.  We will meet in the loft during 2nd lunch today. 

• Jean Day on Friday for charity.

• Did you know? One fifth of the world population celebrates Lunar New Year

• Lunar New Year is the beginning of a calendar year based on the lunar calendar. Numerous cultures observe the Lunar New Year as a celebration, including Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Philippines, and Korea.

• Mrs. Nambo’s office will be utilized for screenings today. If you need to see her please enter on Ms. Wright’s side or send an email before going to her room.

• Friday there will be a Prom Committee meeting during homeroom.

• If you lost a necklace, please stop by the main office to claim it. 

• Any boys interested in playing Men's Tennis this Spring  - there will be a meeting in Mr. Davy's room #227 on Friday during homeroom.

• Softball players, please turn in your fish fry tickets to Mrs. Griggs by Monday.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will Trajan Raffety see Mrs. Prokup?

• The following are asked to see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom: Demian Baker, Veronica Bartlett, Stuart McGunnigal, Erin Sartin, Nancy Shi, Judith Torres, Lillian Wray.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The church was not founded for those who are perfect and have it all together.  Jesus came for sinners, the imperfect.  Jesus comes in the Eucharist for all of us. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• fortuitous – adj. happening by chance

• It was quite FORTUITOUS that they served Bruin Bowls for lunch on his birthday.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• All those who went on the Benedictine school exchange to Covington, Kentucky.  We will meet in the loft tomorrow during 2nd lunch.  If you have 1st lunch, see Fr. Ronald NOW.

• Seniors: the IVCC Foundation Scholarship is due Thursday this week, Feb 8th by 9 pm. To qualify for this scholarship you are required to submit the scholarship application, IVCC college application, SBA transcript and SAT test scores to IVCC. Find the application on the SBA scholarship list. Log into Parchment.com to order your transcript and test scores. Submit all required documents to IVCC. See Ms. Bernabei for help. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Typically, ALL students who apply will receive an award. 

• Softball players, please turn in your fish fry ticket money and lotto tickets to Mrs. Griggs by Monday Feb. 12th.  A schedule is being made up for you to work. If you have a preference on 1st shift or 2nd shift, please email Mrs. Griggs.

• Musical Cast: Please check the time change for scene 5 rehearsal tonight. It will begin at 6 pm.

• There will be no track practice today. We will have practice Wednesday through Friday starting at 3:00 each day. Bring sweats. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Those going on Ski trip, see Fr. Ronald NOW.

• Meeting for the anime club today during homeroom in rm 217.

• Will Bella Hagenbuch see Mrs. Prokup?

• Luke Tunnell, Katie Zeller, Alex Ankiewicz, Amanda Wojcik See Ms. Bernabei ASAP.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 5, 2024

Don't look back.  You're not going that way. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• elude  – v. escape one’s grasp

• The criminal managed to ELUDE the police.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Those going on Ski trip, get your forms in to Fr. Ronald.  Still not too late to sign up.

• St. Blaise throat blessing today during lunch periods and in some religion classes.

• Track practice will start at 3:45 today. Meet downstairs near the weight-room. Thank you.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lucy Maus and Ariana Villava.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Sadie and Lila Koehler, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Will the following students see Mrs. Prokup: Matilda & Adeline Mitchell, Trajan Raffety and Macy Strauch.

• Would the top 10 students in the Class of 2024 please see Mrs. Rapp now: Johnna Bogatitus, Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Evan Englehaupt, Georgina Guo, Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Hermes, Kylie Hill, Zachary Popurella and Logan Potthoff.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 2, 2024

Hope is not a matter of waiting for things outside us to get better.  It's about getting better inside about what's going on outside. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• dearth – n. a lack of something

• Mrs. Nambo celebrated the DEARTH of students on the D/F list.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Those going on Ski trip, get your forms in to Fr. Ronald.  If not in his office, put form on his desk chair.

• Tomorrow is the 116th anniversary of the date Fr. Gilbert Simon and 3 students drown in an ice-skating accident .  There is a large memorial to them on the first floor of the school.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

• Just a reminder that all spring sports are open for registration. That link has been sent out to all students and families in their email.  Please see Mr. Armato with any questions.

• Good luck to Girls Bowling and Wrestling as they both compete in the respective IHSA regional events tomorrow.  Also tomorrow is a day of basketball here at Saint Bede.  Our Girls program takes on Putnam County with our Boys following as they host Amboy High School.  Games begin at 11am in Historic Abbot Vincent Gymnasium. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will Adeline and Matilda Mitchell see Mrs. Prokup?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 1, 2024

Even when our efforts don't bear the fruits we expect, we must trust that God, who loves those we love more than we ever could, knows what he is doing. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• cacophony – n. a discordant mixture of sounds

• The student section created a CACOPHONY of noise makers and loud cheering. 

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts Period B.  Freshmen tomorrow.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Those going on Ski trip, get your forms in to Fr. Ronald.  If not in his office, put the form on his desk chair.

• Juniors: ACC tour permission forms are due tomorrow.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice after school in the Art Room.

• All those interested in joining Anime Club please join the Google Classroom.  The Classroom code is ib5dvl5 and is posted on flyers around the school.   There is a change in our first meeting time.   It will be next Tuesday during homeroom in Rm. 217.  Please fill out the interest survey posted on the Classroom before you come.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students pick up their front of the lunch line, park out front for February & March and jean day passes from Mrs. Prokup's office today: Aubrey Siebert, Trajan Raffety, Kerstin Williams, Quinn McClain, Lili McClain, Kian Zeller, Katie Zeller, Bailey Engels, Macy Strauch and Ava Balestri.

• Katelyn Harth see Ms. Bernabei now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 31, 2024

No matter how many times we fail, we will, by the grace of God, begin again. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• bovine – adj. cow-like

• The Chik-fil-A ads were recognizable by their BOVINE themes.

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts Period B.  Sophomores tomorrow.

• Polar Plungers. If you haven't already done so, please register on-line.

• Those going on ski trip, please return the information sheet with your signature.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• The ACC tour is Tuesday Feb 6th . The day of the week was printed incorrectly on the permission form. Permission forms are due to Ms. Bernabei TOMORROW.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

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

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice tomorrow after school in the Art Room.

• All those interested in joining Anime Club please join the Google Classroom.  The Classroom code is ib5dvl5 and is posted on flyers around the school.   There is a change in our first meeting time.   It will be next Tuesday during homeroom in Rm. 217.  Please fill out the interest survey posted on the Classroom before you come.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lorelei Denny please see Ms. Bernabei today.

• Ava Mueller please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 30, 2024

There is no success without the ability to delay gratification. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• aberration – n. deviation from the norm

• Her angry outburst was an ABERRATION from her normally bubbly personality.

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts.  Juniors tomorrow.

• Polar Plungers. If you haven't already done so, please register on-line.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

• The following juniors need to see Ms. Bernabei today to pick up your ACC tour permission form. The form is due this Friday. Veronica Bartlett, Andrea Brandner, Adriana Buchanan, Lorelei Denny, Lacey Griggs, Sadie Koehler, Violet Lopez, Grace Millington, Adeline Mitchell, Mason Moreno, Alivia Payne, Analia Salas, Emma Smudzinski, Alan Spencer, Mina Trandinh, Elizabeth Vanko, Sammie Wagner.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, January 29, 2024

All that we are not, He perfects.  All that we are, He accepts. And all that we can be, He anticipates. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• vital – adj. Necessary

• It is VITAL that you turn in every assignment to earn an A in your classes.

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts Tuesday through Friday during Period B. Seniors tomorrow.

• Andrea Brandner, Lorelei Denny, Kamila Ortiz, Judith Torres, Johnnie Brown, Trajan Raffety, Lilly Wray, Kerstin Williams, Lucy Maus, and Ariana Villava. Please see Fr. Ronald NOW during homeroom.

• Those going on the ski trip to Alpine Valley on Presidents' Day, see Fr. Ronald

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Let's fill the Big Blue cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers. 

• Senior boys: The deadline for Elks Teen of the Month applications has been extended to Friday, Feb 2nd. This is for senior boys only. If I don’t get any applications from senior boys there will be no male nominees for Jan & Feb. This is the last opportunity to submit applications for this school year. Check your email for a link to the application.

• Seniors: IVCC Foundations Scholarship are due Feb 8th. This scholarship requires completion of the FAFSA and an official transcript ordered in Parchment.  See your email or Ms. Bernabei for help. Last year everyone who applied was awarded a scholarship.

• If you have a rhyme without reason costume, please come see Mrs. Griggs in the science center for a yearbook photo during homeroom today.

• Ambassador meeting after school in the fishbowl. 

• Yearbook staff that is helping with the cover design. We will meet tomorrow right after school with our cover artist for one hour. Please be on time.

• A new club, the Anime Club, will hold their first meeting in room 217 on Thursday, Feb. 1, after school, beginning at 2:50 pm. 

• There will be a bake sale this week Monday through Friday for student government.

• Congratulations to our boys wrestling team this weekend for placing 3rd out of 8 teams at the conference tournament, it’s great to be a bruin!

 HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Members of the girls’ track uniform committee please meet in the fishbowl now!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 25, 2024

The most important things are almost never urgent. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• trounce – v. defeat heavily

• The girls basketball team TROUNCED their opponent 50-18.

• FUN FACT - this actually happened this season! If you can name who the Lady Bruins basketball team beat 50-18, see Mr. Steben for a prize. Limit 3 winners!

• If you signed up for the Polar Plunge, check your school e-mail for directions on how to register on-line.  Not too late to sign up, if you haven't already done so. Sign-up sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Lectio tomorrow.  

• Let's fill the Big Blue cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers. 

• Mrs. Griggs' E1 study hall will be held in room 204 today. 

• Spring musical participants, please check google classroom.  There are 2 things that need to be completed before Sunday’s rehearsal at 2:30.  You need to complete the availability calendar for February and download the app to practice music.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice after school today in the Art Room.

• WYSE permission slips need to be picked up from Mr Fitz.  Come by during homeroom or find him during the day to get yours.  Amy Tran, Gordon, Arthur, Amie Tomaszewski, Victoria, Tyler, Kylie, Andrea.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Alex Ankiewicz, Faith Ankiewicz, Quinn McClain, and Lili McClain, please report to Mr. Steben’s office.

• Kenneth Mudge and Trajan Raffety please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The purpose of life isn't to rush here and there mindlessly doing all sorts of things, but rather, to do the essential things that enable you to become all you were created to be. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• serendipity – n. the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

• She enjoyed a moment of SERENDIPITY when the car in front of her paid for her McDonald’s order.

• If you signed up for the Polar Plunge, check your school e-mail for directions on how to register online.  It’s not too late to sign up if you haven't already done so. Sign-up sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Lectio on Friday during lunch. 

• Juniors – sign up for the SAT Prep classes at IVCC before they fill up. See your email for information.

• Seniors - FAFSA Completion night tonight after school in the PSC 6-8 pm. See your email for information on what to bring. It is recommended that all seniors attending any college after high school submit the FAFSA. It is required for you to receive student loans, grants and many scholarships including the IVCC Foundations scholarships due Feb 8th. RSVP to tbernabei@st-bede.com

• St. Bede Academy would like to proudly announce the top ten students in the class of 2024 !  Listed alphabetically: Johnna Bogatitus, Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Evan Englehaupt, Georgina Guo, Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Hermes, Kylie Hill, Zachary Popurella, Logan Potthoff. Each of these students has not only embraced the challenges of rigorous coursework but has also exemplified leadership, integrity, and a commitment to personal growth.  Congratulations on all of your hard work and dedication!!! 

• The IVCC Foundations scholarship is due to IVCC  February 8th.  The Michael J Lyons scholarship is now available. New scholarships are being added every week!  Check the list on the Counseling website.

• Ambassadors will meet today after school in the Fish Bowl from 2:45-3:00.

• Color & Chill Thursday after school in the PSC. Everyone is welcome!

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

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice tomorrow after school in the Art Room.

• Good luck to the Girls Bowlers today as they travel to the Backyard Bowl to take on Rock Island High School. Girls Bowlers are to be dismissed at 2:00, bus leaves at 2:15.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There will be an SBASG meeting during homeroom today.

• Would all female students who took Computer Science A last year and who are taking it this year please meet in Mr. Fess’s room now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 19, 2024

God doesn't call the qualified.  He qualifies the called. So, if there is something that has been on your heart for a while, then maybe God is calling you. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• recalcitrant (re-KAL-sit-trent) – adj. having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

• The RECALCITRANT student refused to follow his teacher’s directions.

• If interested in the Ski Outing, Winterfest in Lake Geneva or Polar Plunge get your name on sign-up sheets near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Today during lunch is the last day to sign up for dodgeball on Wednesday, Jan 31.

• Yearbook staff: there will be a cover meeting Tuesday 1/23 after school in Mrs. Griggs room to finalize cover.  The following Tuesday 1/30 we will be meeting with the cover artist to complete the design.  Please email Mrs. Griggs if you can attend.

• Attention Track and field athletes! We will have our first meeting on Tuesday and 1:45 in the little theater! Anyone interested in competing this year please attend. Also, remember to sign up on our 8-to-18 online registration website. See Coach Makransky in room 208 if you have any questions.

• Congratulations to our Super Smash Brothers eSports team: Noah Buck, Arthur van den Berg, and Julian Villava.  Last night Arthur and Julian played each other with Arthur winning 3 of the 5 matches.  Noah played against “deluxestar” from Roycemore High School in Evanston and won 3 out of 5 matches as well.

• Congratulations to the Lady Bruins Basketball team on their 1st place finish in the Tri-County Conference tournament. Ali Bosnich, Ella Hermes, and Ashlyn Ehm were also named to the all-tournament team. Way to go!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Any baseball players in need of service hours, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 18, 2024

All new beginnings, all fresh starts, require a bold leap. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• quixotic (kwik-SOD-ick) – adj. exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

• His plan to make millions as a YouTuber was QUIXOTIC and poorly planned.

• Jean Day tomorrow for charities that we assist.

• The ski outing will be on Presidents' Day, Monday February 19th.  If interested, add your name to the list outside Fr. Ronald's office.

• The next Boys' TEC is March 2-4.  Want more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Interested in Winterfest in Lake Geneva on Saturday, Feb 4th?  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• POLAR PLUNGE on Saturday, February 24th.  Want to participate this year?   Sign up on sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.  More information will be given to those who sign up.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the Art Room.

• Today is the last day to audition for the spring musical, unless you email Mrs. Griggs for a different time.  Mrs. Griggs will contact you if call backs are necessary Sunday.  Please make sure you have joined the Remind App.  Seniors - Check this off your bucket list and audition today!

• All seniors who took semester one Econ please rejoin the Google classroom so your banking scholarship essays can be accessed. Econ CP classroom code ro6spyb and Econ HN classroom code lsxfwos.

• Color & Chill with snacks today in the PCS after school. All are welcome!

• Ella Hermes, Bella Pinter, Macy Hartt, Reagan Stoudt, Maci Kelly, Angie Bartlett, Lily Bosnich, Bailey Engels please see Mrs. Griggs to pick up your fish fry tickets.

• Mr. Fitz’s E period Study Hall, please report to Room 114 (Mr. Garcia’s Room).

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• ALL seniors going to Panama please meet in Miss Brady's room today.

• Rubi De La Torre please see Mrs. Nambo in her office during homeroom today.

• All freshman and sophomore boys interested in playing baseball meet Coach Eustice in room 224 during homeroom today.

• Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Englehaupt, Ali Bosnich, Logan Potthoff, Zachary Popurella, Kylie Hill, Ella Hermes, Johnna Bogatitus, Georgina Guo, and Evan Englehaupt please come to the counseling office.

• Ella Burris see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.

SAT Word of the Day: ambivalence ➢ – state of uncertainty "As I answered the final question on the test, my ambivalence had me torn between two answers.”

❖ If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office. Those who express interest will receive further information.

❖ Thank you to everyone who came out to our first Final Review Night last night. We had a great turnout! Don’t forget tonight- we will be here from 4:00-6:00!

❖ There will be a musical meeting in Mrs. Griggs room today from 1:45-2:00 for anyone interested in auditioning for the musical. If you cannot attend, please check google classroom over break for announcements.

❖ Freshmen- please check your email for a message from Mrs. Theisinger. HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖Will the following students see Mrs. Prokup - Room 135 to pick up a packet for their parent? Gavin Marquez, Dominic Fonderelli, Ava Balestri, Margaret Arkins, Bailey Engels, Trajan Raffety, Garrett Connelly, Emma Slingsby, Daliayah Farris, Macy Strauch, Anna Cyrocki, Katie Zeller, Mariella Hermes, Aubrey Siebert, Maleigha Trench, Nathan Husser, Drew Carboni, Gino Ferrari, Kyra Finley, Kyra Newman and Lili McClain.

❖Will Sam Bima see Mrs. Prokup NOW?

❖ Erin Dove and Ali Bosnich see Ms. Bernabei.

❖Attention Stage Rats! Please see Fr. Dominic in room 107 during homeroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 18, 2023

It is what it IS but it will BE what YOU make it.

SAT Word of the Day:

candor ➢ – quality of being honest. "She was never quite sure how to respond to Martha's candor though the two continued to be best of friends.”

❖ If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

❖ Opportunities for Advent confession today during Periods F, G, and H in the conference room in the science center.

❖ Final Review Nights will be: Monday 6:30-8:30 and Tuesday 4-6

❖ Tomorrow after school there will be a meeting for anyone interested in auditioning for the musical Little Mermaid in Mrs. Griggs classroom from 1:45-2:00

❖ Lillian Wray, Marco Rizzi & Adriana Buchanan please see Mrs. Rapp when you can TODAY!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 12, 2023

If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, start at home and love your family.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• mawkish – adj. showing emotion or love in an awkward or silly way

• The MAWKISH poem made the reader uncomfortable.

• If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break,  sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

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

• Opportunities for confession this week.  Today Periods C and D in the conference room in the science center.  Tomorrow Periods E1 and E2.

• Final Review Nights- Monday December 18th from 6:30-8:30 and Tuesday December 19th from 4-6! Teachers and staff will be available to help in multiple subjects. Come in through Perino Science Center doors.

• Service Hours opportunity: if you are interested in helping Mrs. Nambo with the final review nights, send her an email or stop in and see her today!

• Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday in the Art Studio.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Band students please report to Mrs. Griggs room during homeroom today for a rehearsal.

• Julian Villava, Kerstin Williams, Yannis Yong, Maleigha Trench and Hunter Savage please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• Nathan Husser please see Ms. Bernabei.