Daily Announcements - Friday, October 1, 2021

Comfort is a beautiful servant, but an ugly master.

• Congratulations to your Bruin golfer on a fantastic season and great job and good luck to your two sectional qualifiers Bredon Pillion and Jake Delaney who finished in 2nd place overall.  Great job good luck at sectionals

• What a great job done by the golf team yesterday the ladies qualified for sectionals as a team lead by Aleanna Mendoza who finished 3rd in the individual scoring. Good luck to everyone at Mondays sectionals.

• Over the weekend consider picking up some food for our hungry sisters and brothers and bring it in on Monday.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei today during their study hall. Period D - John Brady & Jake Delaney, Period G – Bri Briggs, Gianna Grivetti & Petranella Mitchell

• Skoog’s in Utica is in need of hosts, food runners, and kitchen help.  Stop by and see Kelly at Skoog’s if you are interested.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Garrett Connelly see Fr. Ronald during homeroom today.

• Alanna Frasch please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now. 

Daily Announcements - Thursday, September 30th

Don't let your past define you.  Allow the past to serve you.  Don't let it rob you of now.  Don't let it steal your future.

• Reminder for all who signed up. Last Supper Club this evening at Garzanelli's in Oglesby at 6:00 P.M.  Cost $15.

• Yearbook meeting Friday after school.  Softball players please turn in your forms to Mrs. Griggs by Friday.

• Skoog’s in Utica is in need of hosts, food runners, and kitchen help.  Stop by and see Kelly at Skoog’s if you are interested.

• Heritage Club members can pick up shirts and sweatshirts during homeroom or after school.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students Violet Lopez, Elizabeth Huffaker, Alanna Frasch, Anthony Taylor, Logan Potthoff, Ava Mueller please see Mrs. Margherio in her office (across from Mr. McGunnigal’s office)

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, September 29th

Mercy is a compassionate understanding of another's unhappiness.

• Augustana College will be visiting during lunch today and Iowa State will be here Thursday during lunch periods.

• Lectio during lunch periods TODAY in the room across from the main office.  Lunch provided.  If you cannot attend, please let Fr. Ronald know. 

• Last Supper Club tomorrow to Garzanelli's.  Cost $15. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door on 2nd floor. GET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST BY THE END OF SCHOOL TODAY.

• Meeting for all Stage Rats tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the student refectory. If you cannot attend, please see Fr. Dom during homeroom in room 231.

• In Cross Country last night, for the Girls, Abbie George was 5th runner for the Bruin team that place 4th at the Three rivers conference meet at BV.

  Jaelyn Weber was 14th at 23:05 to earn All-Conference.

  Madelyn Torrance was 18th 23:43,

  Macy Zeglis was bugged in at 25:30

  Aly Hoogland was 33rd at 25:56.

  For the Boys they were led by Miguel Jones's 18th place in 18:28,

  Henry Orteza was 42nd in 19:59,

  Greyson Marincic 48th at 20:18 

  Josh Grob 71st in 22:30. Great Races by all.

• Yearbook staff: Meeting Friday after school to finalize the cover/theme idea.  Please post your ideas on the shareable document on classroom.

• Softball Players: Please return form to Mrs. Griggs by Friday. 

• Tea Club today after school in Commons area.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, September 28th

People don't walk around with signs.  But, everyone's struggling with something.  When we are mindful of this, we are gentler with others.

• CONGRATULATIONS to this year’s DAR (Daughter’s of the Revolution) winner Ben Koyak and our SAR (Sister’s of the Revolution) winner Duncan Lawler.  These gentlemen were 2 of the 6 nominated by the faculty and then voted on by their class.  Students are nominated and voted on for their leadership, dependability, service and patriotism towards others and the community! 

• The yearbook staff would like to add comments and quotes in this year’s yearbook on events held throughout the school year.  A survey has been emailed to all students.  Please complete as soon as possible.

• Reminder to the yearbook staff: There will be a meeting after school this Friday to finalize the theme/cover ideas.  Please try to attend if you would like to help with the theme and cover.

• Model United Nations meeting today after school in the Refectory.

• Lectio during lunch periods on tomorrow in the room across from the main office.  Lunch provided.  If you cannot attend, please let Fr. Ronald know. 

• Last Supper Club on Thursday to Garzanelli's.  Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door on 2nd floor. Please get your name on the list.

• The LaSalle County Historical Society is requesting help with the Burgoo this year.  Students can earn as many hours as they want to work.  Help is needed on October 9th and 10th from 8:00am until the evening both days.  Students will be helping with vendor placement, being runners for the organizers, etc.  There are many tasks and they need lots of help. Students can work a couple of hours or all day.  See Mr. McGunnigal for more information.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SBASG Representatives will meet in the following rooms

• Freshmen – Conference Room (across from Main Office); Sophomores – Collaborative Room; Juniors – Refectory; Seniors – The Loft

• Payton Giordano, Madison McGunnigal, Brady Flanagan, and Erin Gray please report for your homeroom meetings now.

• Tyler Jordan please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• Ava Manicki see coach cummings during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Monday, September 27

Choose your dream but always know the road that will lead you home again.

• Congratulations to Logan Potthoff and Isabella Hagenbuch for being selected by St. Bede faculty and staff to represent our school as HOBY Ambassadors.  HOBY Ambassadors are students who put forth outstanding leadership skills, confidence, community service, concern for others as well as other admirable traits. Logan and Isabella please see Ms. Bernabei for more information.

• Lectio during lunch periods on coming Wednesday. 

• Last Supper Club on Thursday.  Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door on 2nd floor.

• Still time to bring in food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Soon, we will make a delivery to the food pantry

• Period F PE report to Mrs. Griggs room (Library) for class today.

• Students – Please remember that per the Chromebook student policy, Chromebooks are to be used for educational purposes only.  Although your activity is not monitored 24/7, I do get alerts when gaming and movie sites are used during school hours.  Chromebooks are not monitored to get you in trouble, they are monitored for your safety.  Mr. Harlow’s office door is always open.  If you have any questions about this please feel free to stop in. 

• A HUGE THANK YOU to any and all who helped make this past Homecoming Week a GREAT SUCCESS for all of the Bruins!  From Dress-Up Spirit Days to the Parade to the Dance – it was simply AMAZING!

• All SBASG Class representatives need to report to Coach McGunnigal for their study hall periods today.

• Mrs. Olivero-Gong’s period D and G need to report to the study hall for class today, you will have an assignment on classroom.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Andrea Brandner.  Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• SBASG Class Representatives will meet by class tomorrow during homeroom.  Locations of each meeting will be announced tomorrow

Daily Announcements - Friday, September 24, 2021

To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.

• 2 bracelets were found on benches on the SENIOR side of the football field last night.  See Coach McGunnigal to claim

• These students need to bring their payments to Mrs. Rynkewicz: Katriene Sibbaluca, Jessica Waddell, Paige Kraml, & Libby Huffaker

• Heritage Club members: Today is the last day to complete the survey for October's event. Information will be sent out at the end of the September for those who plan to participate.

• The variety show will be held in the gym tonight at 7:30. If you are participating in the show, please be here by 7:00.  Students & faculty come out and support everyone involved!

• Softball players signed up to sell 50/50 if you do not remember your time, please see Mrs. Griggs today! Be on time and wear a St. Bede shirt!

• Lectio this coming Wednesday.  Details to follow.

• Last Supper Club this coming Thursday.  Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door on 2nd floor.

• Still time to bring in food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Soon, we will make a delivery to the food pantry

• Kohl’s is hiring for seasonal associates.  Flexible schedule text “apply” to 24508.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Veronica Bartlett, Violet Lopez, Matthew Pozzi, Alyssa Shirz, Lorelei Denny, and Hunter Savage please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW.

• The following students need to see Mr. Harlow IMMEDIATELY and bring your chromebook:  Brady Flanagan, Maureen Gensler, Erin Gray, Grace Maschmann, Rylee McGunnigal, Payge Pyszka, Nathan Husser, Bri Briggs, Alyssa Engels, Abby Michaels, Macy Zeglis

• Jordan Coventry and Andrea Brandner.  Please see Fr. Ronald now.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, September 22nd

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday September 22, 2021

Homecoming means coming home to what is in your heart.

• Students that are eating lunches in the LOFT, you need to dump your garbage and return your tray IN THE REFECTORY! Do not leave trays in the LOFT.

• Next Monday, September 27 is a 1- hour late arrival.  Classes will start at 8:50 a.m.

• Softball signups for this coming Spring softball season will be during lunch periods today at the table outside the refectory. Coach Sons is also looking for 5 girls to help park cars Saturday for the Homecoming.

• Softball players sign up to sell 50/50. We still need volunteers for one hour shifts between 10-1

• Variety Show practice tonight will begin at 7:45. All must attend tonight and tomorrow to be in the show Friday night at 7:30

• Tomorrow is picture retakes:  Any underclassmen that did not get their picture taken back in August needs to get it taken tomorrow with your uniform top on.  If you are wanting a retake of your August picture today is the day to do that as well, be sure to bring a uniform top for your photo if you are wearing dress up clothes for mass.  SENIORS: Many of you need your first picture taken, you MUST do this TOMORROW the following students have not yet signed up:  Tomorrow is dress up day for mass so seniors you should all be dressed appropriately for your senior portrait.

• Are you interested in attending the US Merchant Marine Academy, West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, or Coast Guard academies after high school? Attend the virtual information session on Sept 28. Go to the guidance FB page or see Ms. Bernabei for the link.

•   St. Margaret’s Spring Valley is looking for a Dietary Aide.  Hours are 3:30PM – 7:00PM a few days a week.  If you are interested in this position, please see Mrs. Plankenhorn for more information.

• SENIORS:  Check your email right now!  Everyone needs to VOTE for this year’s DAR recipient NOW!

•   The Student Commons will be closed starting today after school until Monday to prepare for our Homecoming festivities.  If you need to stay after school for practices or games the rest of the week you will report to the LOFT or the REFECTORY.  Study halls will be held in your study hall teachers’ classrooms, except for E period.  E period study hall will be held in 226B on Thursday and 212 on Friday.

• Lectio next week.  Details to follow

• Homecoming mass tomorrow.  Let's come ready to participate.

• Last Supper Club this coming Wednesday.  See Fr. Ronald if you want to help plan the outing.

• Still time to bring in food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Soon, we will make a delivery to the food pantry

• All students that have Lenovo Chromebooks:  All Chromebooks that have been issued by Mr. Harlow came with plastic cases.  Those cases MUST remain on your Chromebook AT ALL TIMES.  If you damage your Chromebook and it does not have a case on it, the warranty is voided, and I am under no obligation to have it repaired free of charge.  If you do not have a case, or the case is broken let me know and I will see if I can get it replaced, but there is no guarantee I can do that. Please remember you are NOT allowed to put stickers or draw on your Chromebooks until you graduate.  Chromebooks are St. Bede property until then. 

• The following students need to bring their payments to Mrs. Rynkewicz TODAY: Brady Flanagan, Duncan Lawler, Debbie Daluga, Katriene Sibbaluca, Jessica Waddell, Paige Kraml, Alondra Delao, Libby Huffaker, and Avery Entrican.

• Attention Heritage Club members: There is a survey in Google Classroom for an event in October. Please complete this ASAP. 

• Congratulations to Brendan Pillion and Jake Delaney on earning 7th and 9th place yesterday at the TRAC Conference golf meet.  Way to go gentlemen.

• Girls Tennis fell 3- 2 to Pontiac Paige Kraml won in #1 singles and Krystal De La Torre # 2 singles.

•  Students bringing a student from any another school to the Homecoming Dance MUST get the Guest Request Form by Friday of this week

•  The girls and boys had GREAT night at Kewanee:   The Girls finish 2nd out of 5 teams last night, losing to Cambridge but beating Rockridge, Bureau Valley and ROWVA. Top Finishers for the Bruins were Jaelyn Weber 5th at 23:43, Madelyn Torrance 10th 24:38, Macy Zeglis 14th 25:01, Aly Hoogland 26:54, and Abbie George 29:51 EXCELLENT TEAM FINISH! For the Boys: Greyson Marincic was 15th at 21:09 and Henry Orteza 16th 21:36

• Volunteers needed to sing at mass tomorrow. Please email Mrs. Griggs if you can sing and she will email you the music.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, September 21st

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Homecoming unites the past and the present.

• This Thursday is picture retakes:  Any underclassmen that did not get their picture taken back in August needs to get it taken on Thursday.  If you are wanting a retake of your August picture today is the day to do that as well.  SENIORS: Many of you need your first picture taken, you MUST do this on this date the following students have not yet signed up: Trenton Acuncius and Quenten Sondgeroth.  Seniors you may wear your dress clothes to school for you picture or bring your dress clothes and change for your picture.  You will be called and sent for your picture when the photographers are ready for you.

•   Next Monday, September 27 is a 1- hour late arrival.  Classes will start at 8:50 a.m.

• Today a recruiter for the US Army will be visiting during lunch periods.

• Lincoln College will be visiting tomorrow (Wednesday 22) and Saint Francis College for Nursing will be here Friday (Sept 24).

• Any students who ordered car decals or yard signs please pick up your items in Mrs. Gengler’s office.

• Softball signups for this coming Spring softball season will be tomorrow during lunch period, at the table outside the refectory. Coach Sons is also looking for 5 girls to help park cars Saturday for the Homecoming festivities from 8 am - 10 am. Please let Mrs. Griggs know if you can help out. As a perk, doughnuts will be provided.

• Attention softball players: Mrs. Griggs needs volunteers to work 1 hour shifts between 10-1 selling 50/50 tickets. If you can help, please see her or send an email.  Freshman-Seniors welcome!

• Lectio and Last Supper Club next week.  Details to follow.

•   Homecoming mass on Thursday.  Let's come ready to celebrate.

• All variety show participants MUST be at the rehearsal Wed. at 7:30 and Thursday after the powder puff game to participate in the show Friday.

• Softball players, Mrs. Griggs needs players to volunteer to work one-hour shifts selling 50/50 from 10-1.  Please see her or email her for a time.

• Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Homecoming Dance.  Guest request forms MUST be turned in before Friday this week or your guest will NOT be allowed to attend the Dance.

•   Mums will continue to be sold all this week at $5 each.  Today they are being sold at lunch outside the refectory!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students see Mrs. Plankenhorn during HR today – Daliayah Farris, Aidan Ernat, Rubi De la Torre, Kylie Cofoid, Brianda Cain, Tyreke Fortney

• Bella Hagenbuch.  Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• SBASG General Assembly is meeting during homeroom today in the Collaborative Room

• All students dressed in their Hawaiian attire please come to the stairs of the science center now for a photo.

Daily Announcements - Monday, September 20th

THE BIGGEST REWARDS IN LIFE ARE FOUND OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE. LIVE WITH IT. FEAR AND RISK ARE PREREQUISITES IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY A LIFE OF SUCCESS AND ADVENTURE.

• STUDENTS:  If you are caught vaping or on your cell phone this week you will NOT be allowed to attend Homecoming. 

• Softball signups for this coming Spring softball season will be held on Wednesday September 22nd during lunch period, at the table outside the refectory. Coach Sons is also looking for 5 girls to help park cars Saturday for the Homecoming festivities from 8 am - 10 am. Please let Mrs. Griggs know if you can help out. As a perk, doughnuts will be provided.

• STUDENTS: Lockers need to be locked at all times with your St. Bede issued lock.  Locker checks will begin soon if your locker is not locked you will be fined $5 and $10 if you have no lock.

• The variety show needs more acts to be able to hold the show on Friday night.  Remember acts can be skits, dances, instrumental or vocal solo. Come tonight at 7:30 for the rehearsal in the gym.

• Attention Softball Players:  Coach Sons and Coach Griggs need you to volunteer to work a time slot between 8-1directing cars in the parking lot by the softball field and to sell 50/50 raffle tickets.  This will help raise funds to buy equipment for our team.  Freshman- Seniors are encouraged to help! Email Mrs. Griggs or stop and see Coach Sons Wednesday at lunch.

• Homecoming Mums are a long-time tradition for Saint Bede Homecoming.  These are silk flowers that can be worn by your date or your mom or grandmother to the football game.  You can order these at lunch all this week for $5.  They will be distributed on Friday.

• Dance tickets will be sold today and tomorrow at lunches.  All students who purchase tickets are being given a COVID screening form which MUST BE RETURNED COMPLETE AT THE DANCE!

• Anyone looking for service hours, Mr. Hancock could use some help Saturday please see him for details.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• MEETING TOMORROW: SBASG General Assembly tomorrow during homeroom in the Collaborative Room.

Daily Announcements - Friday, September 17th

LIFE ONLY COMES AROUND ONCE, SO DO WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY, AND BE WITH WHOEVER MAKES YOU SMILE

• Next week’s Homecoming Week Spirit Days are a chance for your class to win (or maintain) the Spirit Stick!  Get involved by getting creative!  Please remember modesty and appropriateness in all dress!  Also, these are not days to “not wear uniforms” they are days for fun and school community – put some thought into your participation!

• Work study students: If you have been assigned to a fall event to work you will have an email from Ms. Bohne.  Those that are assigned to any volleyball games you need to be at the concession stand at 4:45 pm.  Ms. Bohne mistakenly told you 6:45. Varsity football workers should arrive between 6:30-6:45pm

• Student ID’s required for entry into all home games.  If you don’t have your ID see Mrs. Plankenhorn or you will have to pay the $3 entry fee.

• The varsity football players that helped Mr. Hancock this summer with moving classrooms, please send him your verification through X2Vol so he can verify your hours.

• Homecoming Dance Ticket sales will continue next week at all lunches through Tuesday!!  $20 per person to attend the Homecoming Dance.

• Picture retakes are scheduled for September 23 for underclassmen and any seniors that missed their original senior portrait date or are wanting a retake from your original picture.  Underclassmen that have not gotten their picture for the yearbook yet are: Alex Ankiewicz, Haiden Ator, Evan Fitzpatrick, Alana Frasch, Isaiah Hart, Amanda Wojcik, and Angel Zhai.  Seniors that need portraits and have NOT signed up yet in the office: Trenton Acuncius, Anna An, Tyreke Fortney, Stephen Shaver, Quenten Sondgeroth, and Sophia Su. Please stop in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office and get signed up.

• Today is the last day to sign up for the variety show.  Everyone received the google form link yesterday by email.  First rehearsal is Sunday in the church at 7pm.  Once you have done your act, you may go home. Masks must be worn inside the gym.

• Yearbook meeting today after school in the music room, if you cannot attend, please email Mrs. Griggs.  The theme and the cover will be discussed.  50/50 tickets will be sold today at the football game and the profit will go to the yearbook club.  If you would like to help sell tickets let Mrs. Griggs know by the end of the day.

• Cross Country: Girls won their match against SV and PC:  Winning the girls race was Madelyn Torrance, 2nd was Macy Zeglis, 3rd Jaelyn Weber, 4th was Aly Hoogland, and 5th was Abbie George. Boys: Winning the boys race Miguel Jones, 4th was Greyson Marincic, 6th was Josh Grob, and 7th was Steven Zhang

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students See Mrs. Plankenhorn during HR today – Tanayiah Allison, Haiden Ator, Jazmin Barreras-Vazquez, Veronica Bartlett, Samantha Blazkiewicz, Andrea Brandner

• Payton Giordano see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Thursday, September 16th

YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY. YOU DESERVE TO LIVE A LIFE YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT. DON’T LET OTHERS MAKE YOU FORGET THAT.

• Congratulations to your Bruin Golf team the Ladies took 2nd place in the TRAC Tournament yesterday. Making first team all-conference was Breanne Briggs finishing 8th, Gianna Grivetti 7th and Aleanna Mendoza with a 2nd place finish. Great job ladies!

• Model United Nations (MUN) meeting after school today in The Loft. If you haven’t joined the Google Classroom yet, use Code fpoal2c

• Students: You are only allowed to use the student bathrooms.  The faculty and staff bathrooms are for faculty and staff.

• Picture retakes are scheduled for September 23 for underclassmen and any seniors that missed their original senior portrait date or are wanting a retake from your original picture.  Underclassmen that have not gotten their picture for the yearbook yet are: Alex Ankiewicz, Haiden Ator, Evan Fitzpatrick, Alana Frasch, Isaiah Hart, Amanda Wojcik, and Angel Zhai.  Seniors that need portraits and have NOT signed up yet in the office: Trenton Acuncius, Anna An, Brianda Cain, Tyreke Fortney, Giavanna Gayan, Paul Hart, Stephen Shaver, Quenten Sondgeroth, Sophia Su, and Esabell Wei.

• Yearbook staff: Mrs Griggs needs volunteers to sell 50/50 tickets at the football game this Friday. Money earned will go directly to our club. Email if you can help out!

• Basketball conditioning for tonight is canceled.  We will resume next week.

• If you are planning on participating in the variety show, and your act is not the senior skit, you need to email Mrs. Griggs by Friday. The first rehearsal is Sunday at 7:00 in the gym.   Yearbook club will meet Friday after school from 2:45-3:30 Please make sure you have signed into e design and completed the interest survey on the google classroom.

• Next week’s Homecoming Week Spirit Days are a chance for your class to win (or maintain) the Spirit Stick!  Get involved by getting creative!  Please remember modesty and appropriateness in all dress!  Also, these are not days to “not wear uniforms” they are days for fun and school community – put some thought into your participation!

• Students: Our Academic Achievement office is ready and waiting to help you be more successful in your classes.

  If you are earning a failing grade in any subject, you need to report to room 241 for assistance.

  Please let your Study Hall teacher know that you are going each day.

• Students: Free entry into home sporting events but you MUST show your ID. If you do not have an ID and think you may be going to the game stop in the office and give Mrs. Plankenhorn your name.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ava Cole, Brendan Pillion, Renn Ludford, Hayden Arkins, and Kylie Cofoid see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, September 15th

DIRECTION IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN SPEED.  MANY ARE GOING NOWHERE FAST, WHILE OTHERS ARE SLOWLY BUT SURELY TRUDGING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

• STUDENTS: REVIEW the cell phone policy in your parent student handbook. If you are caught with your cell phone you will earn a Saturday detention, a $10 fine, and all extra- curricular activity attendance for a week.

• Please email Mrs. Griggs by Friday, if you would like to be involved in the variety show next Friday.  First rehearsal is Sunday.

• Yearbook club: Please make sure you have logged into E-design and looked at theme ideas.  We will meet this Friday after school to discuss options for the theme and the cover.

• Heritage Club members: money for shirts and sweatshirts is due TODAY. Permission slips for the Naperville Hispanic Heritage Festival are also due TODAY. Get both turned in to Mrs. Rynkewicz ASAP!

• Senior students and parents are invited to attend the College Information Night presentation tonight from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Perino Science Center. Learn about the college application process, FAFSA, scholarships and more! Masks are required for everyone, even if you are vaccinated. Please RSVP to Ms. Bernabei by email. This is a repeat of the College Information Night presented last Spring for anyone who was not able to attend at that time. You are welcome to attend again if you would like a refresher or have more questions.

• The following colleges will be visiting during all three lunch periods this month:

  Lincoln College on Sept. 22

  Western Illinois University on Sept. 28

  Augustana on Sept. 29

• Picture retakes are scheduled for September 23 for underclassmen and any seniors that missed their original senior portrait date or are wanting a retake from your original picture.  Seniors please sign up for your picture in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Students remember to check the Guidance website or Guidance Facebook page for the scholarship list.

• Ms. Bernabei needs 2 applications from senior boys for the Elks Teen of the Month. If she does not receive applications by midnight tonight there will not be any senior boys nominated for this honor.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Mia Morrow, Abbie George, and Jaden Hart see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

• Paige Kraml please come to the main office during homeroom today.

• Albiona Useini and Alondra Delao come see Mr. Harlow and bring your Chromebooks

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, September 14th

LIFE ISN’T ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF, IT’S ABOUT CREATING YOURSELF

• The Blue Cart is almost full!  Let’s bring in a few more items and help our hungry brothers and sisters!

• Heritage Club members: money for shirts and sweatshirts is due this Wednesday. Permission slips for the Naperville Hispanic Heritage Festival are also due Wednesday. Get both turned in to Mrs. Rynkewicz ASAP!

• LAST CHANCE TO ORDER: Homecoming shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale during lunch today. Short sleeve T-shirts are $12, Long Sleeve T-shirt $18, Crew neck sweatshirt $22, hoodie sweat shirt $28.  $1 Extra charge for 2XL and higher.

• The variety show will be held next Friday, September 24 in the gym at 7:30. If you would like to participate in the show by singing, playing an instrument, performing a skit or dance please email Mrs. Griggs and a google form will be emailed back to you with information. The first rehearsal is this Sunday at 7 pm in the gym. If you are a senior interested in announcing the acts, please also email Mrs Griggs.

• All Kinglee students meet in the LOFT with Mr. Kemock after school today.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Anyone interested in Esports or Tea Club, meet in the collaboration room during Homeroom today.

• SBASG General Assembly meeting today during homeroom in the LOFT

• Tyler Jordan and Alivia Payne please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• The following students need to meet in the refectory now for a meeting if you are at ACC see Ms. Bohne when you get here: Brianda Cain, Daniel Dugosh, James Erwin, Tyreke Fortney, Joe Gengler, Thomas Harris, Jaden Hart, Rylan Heersink, Grace Irwin, Jayce Ladzinski, Veronica Martin, Matthew Pozzi, Alyssa Schneider, Stephen Shaver, Ethan Sramek.

Daily Announcements - Monday, September 13th

Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it

• Heritage Club members: money for shirts and sweatshirts is due this Wednesday. Permission slips for the Naperville Hispanic Heritage Festival are also due Wednesday. Get both turned in to Mrs. Rynkewicz ASAP!

• Any students interested in joining Model United Nations club, please use Google Classroom code: fpoal2c. Students will roleplay as delegates to the United Nations, simulate UN committees & debating and crisis simulation.

• Homecoming shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale during lunch today and tomorrow and in the PSC tomorrow morning before school. Short sleeve T-shirts are $12, Long Sleeve T-shirt $18, Crew neck sweatshirt $22, hoodie sweat shirt $28.  $1 Extra charge for 2XL and higher.

• Congratulations to Lia Bosnich and Duncan Lawler 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. Lia and Duncan please see Ms. Bernabei for more information.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Paul and Isaiah Hart please come to the main office now.

Daily Announcements - Friday, September 10th

• Attention Freshmen!  The ballots for SBASG Class Representatives are now available in your Saint Bede e-mail account.  You should vote for only 5 representatives on the ballot and submit.  Elected representatives will be announced at the end of the day.  Any campaign signs need to be taken down at the end of school today!

• Homecoming shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale before school in the PSC and during lunch Monday and Tuesday next week. Short sleeve T-shirts are $12, Long Sleeve T-shirt $18, Crew neck sweatshirt $22, hoodie sweat shirt $28.  $1 Extra charge for 2XL and higher.

• Interested in joining Esports team.  Fall season is starting. Google Classroom code: rkg6yyu

• Attention Heritage Club members! It's time to order your club t-shirt or sweatshirt. Find the information in our Google Classroom page and bring your clothing size and money to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room (217) by Wednesday, Sept. 15. Thank you Katriene Sibbaluca for creating our design!

• Thank you for the great turn out for the first yearbook meeting yesterday after school. If you did not make it and you want to involved email Mrs. Griggs for the google code.  Our next two meetings are scheduled for Friday Sept 17 and October 1 after school from 2:45-3:30. Please look over the 7000 themes possible in the link given out in the google classroom and come to the next meeting with your favorite ideas! 

• Your items have been in Mrs. Prokup's office for a long time. Please come pick them up in room 135.  The following students have packages:

  Connor Brown, Veronica Bartlett, Benjamin Burke, Jordan Conventry, Hunter Welch, Paige Tomaseski, Aubrey Siebert, Bailey Engels, Logan Pinter, Gwen Struck, Gavin Sandoval, Grady Gillan, Sadie Koehler, and Hunter Savage.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, September 9th

Inspire and influence on what leadership really is: setting the standard and setting the example.

• Seniors: Mrs. Plankenhorn emailed you the link to order your cap and gown for graduation last Friday.  There are 48 seniors that still need to order. Place your order by this Friday, September 10 to ensure you have it in time for graduation.  There is no charge to you, but it is your responsibility to order it.  The school will NOT order it for you. 

• The variety show held during homecoming week will be Friday, September 24th in the gym at 7:30pm. Rehearsals will be held during the week of Sept. 19.  Start preparing today!  Dances, class/club skits, vocal/instrumental solo’s or ensembles are examples of what have been included in the past.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Griggs. Sign Ups will be available next week.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 3 dress code day which means:  Blue jeans and a modest may be worn for a $3 or more donation.  This week jean day will benefit the Cross-Country team.  Jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips.  If you choose not to wear jeans you must follow the daily DENNIS Uniform dress code.

• Interested in joining Esports team.  Fall season is starting.: Google Classroom code: rkg6yyu

• Attention Heritage Club members! It's time to order your club t-shirt or sweatshirt. Find the information in our Google Classroom page and bring your clothing size and money to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room (217) by Wednesday, Sept. 15. Thank you Katriene Sibbaluca for creating our design!

• Yearbook meeting will be after school Thursday from 2:45-3:15 in Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you are signed up and cannot make the meeting, please email her so your name will stay on the list to help.

• College Kick Off night on September 15 from 6-7:30 pm in the Perino Science Center. RSVP to Ms. Bernabei!

• Theme for tomorrow’s Jeans Day/Athletic Events:  Red White and Blue to honor the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks on New York, the Pentagon, and the plane that went down in Pennsylvania.

• Homecoming shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale during lunch Monday and Tuesday, details to come!!

• Teen of the Month Nominee Applications can be found at the Elks Teen of the Month tab on the guidance website. Read the instructions carefully BEFORE you begin filling out the application.

• Complete applications must be emailed to me by midnight on the following dates:

  ·      Applications for Sept and Oct Teen of the Month must be submitted by Wed, Sept 15, 2021     

  ·      Applications for Nov and Dec Teen of the Month must be submitted by Fri, Oct 15, 2021

  ·      Applications for Jan and Feb Teen of the Month must be submitted by Fri, Jan 14, 2022

  4 nominees will be selected on each due date, 2 girls & 2 boys.

• The following families have items to pick up in Mrs. Prokup's office: M. Brady, Bartlett, Burke, Brown, Case, Conlin, Coventry, Jordan, Engels, Ehm,  Gillan, Koehler, Kunkel, Loveles, Link, McClain, Moreno, Norris, Savage, Sandoval, Struck, Slingsby, Siebert, Tomasewski & Welch.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Marcus Daflon, William Chen, Eason Wang, Steven Zhang and Thomas Zhao see Mrs. Wagner. Bring your Chromebooks.

• Paul and Isaiah Hart please see Mr. McLaughlin during homeroom today.

• Kyra and Kaden Newman and Todd Withers please come to the main office.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, September 8th

Honesty is difficult, but it solves problems and saves a lot of time.

• Ø  The following colleges will be visiting during all three lunch periods this month:

  Saint Ambrose on Sept. 13

  Lincoln College on Sept. 22

  Western Illinois University on Sept. 28

  Augustana on Sept. 29

  Ø  Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country Team for placing 7th on Friday at the Twighlight in the Woods invitational in Seneca.

  Ø  Let’s fill the blue cart this week for our hungry brothers and sisters in our area.

  Ø  STUDENTS:  When you need to leave for an appointment during the school day please see Mrs. Plankenhorn before school starts to get a dismissal slip.  When you return to school from an appointment or from being gone for any reason you need to check into the main office.

  Ø  Yearbook meeting will be held in Mrs. Griggs classroom Thursday from 2:45-3:15

  Ø  The variety show held during homecoming week will be Friday, September 24th in the gym at 7:30pm. Rehearsals will be held during the week of Sept. 19.  Start preparing today!  Dances, class/club skits, vocal/instrumental solo’s or ensembles are examples of what have been included in the past.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Griggs. Sign Ups will be available next week.

  Ø  The following families have items to pick up in Mrs. Prokup's office Rm 135: Arkins, M. Brady, Bartlett, Burke, Brown, Case, Conlin, Coventry, Jordan, Duguosh, Engels, Ehm, Fitzpatrick, Mullane, Gillan, Koehler, Kunkel, Loveless, Link, Mueller, McClain, Moreno, Norris, Savage, Sandoval, Struck, Slingsby, Stoudt, Siebert, Tomasewski & Welch.

  Ø  September is Suicide Awareness month. Do not hesitate to contact Ms. Bernabei, Fr. Ron or any teacher/staff at St. Bede if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Check your school email for additional support information and a printable Suicide Prevention Life Line wallet card. We care about our Bruin family and we are here for you!

  Ø  Friday is a schedule 3 dress code day which means:  Blue jeans and a modest may be worn for a $3 or more donation.  This week jean day will benefit the Cross-Country team.  Jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips.  If you choose not to wear jeans you must follow the daily DENNIS Uniform dress code.

  Ø  B period study hall (other half of PE) you will be meeting in the Student Commons for study hall from now on.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  Ø  Anyone and everyone interested in wrestling or helping with wrestling this season, meet coach Allen in the weight room hallway during homeroom. Those who can't meet during homeroom, please meet in the science center after school.

  Ø  Will the following students please see Ms. Bernabei today during homeroom: Kristal De La Torre, Jaden Hart, Miguel Jones, Nubia Sajuan and Isabella Villalobos.

  Ø  Marco Rizzi & Tyreke Fortney see Mr. Harlow in his office & bring your Chromebooks

  Ø  Henry Orteza and Jayce Ladzinski please see Mrs. Nambo in the main office during homeroom.

  Ø  Angel Zhai please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Listen closely to the advice of older people. Not because they are right, but because they have more experience being wrong.

• A great weekend for your Bruin Golf Team on Friday in a Instant Victory Playoff won the Bureau County Matchplay Championship. Stop in the office and checkout the bling.  That was followed up with a Second-place finish at the Rockfalls Rocket Invite with individuals Jake Delaney and Brandon Pillion finishing 2nd and 3rd.

• Picture retakes are scheduled for September 23 for underclassmen and any seniors that missed their original senior portrait date or are wanting a retake from your original picture.  Seniors please sign up for your picture in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Please pick up your jackets and spirit wear in Mrs. Prokup's office.

   HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All girls interested in playing basketball this year, a meeting is being held in the refectory right now during homeroom

• All senior and junior girls interested in participating in the Powder Puff Football game during Homecoming Week can sign up tomorrow and Thursday before school in the Science Center.

• Freshman who are running for SBASG Representative can begin putting up campaign posters today.  Elections will be held via Google on Friday this week.  A ballot will be emailed to all freshmen.

Daily Announcements - Friday, September 3rd

Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.

Ø Juniors and seniors that have D period study hall today may sign out early. If you sign out you MUST leave campus. Starting next week juniors and seniors in H period study hall may sign out early. If you are on the weekly eligibility list, you may not sign out.

Ø Faculty and staff all cars need to be moved from the court yard by noon today. Once school dismisses at 11:20 please move your vehicle to the student parking lot.

Ø Attention SBA seniors, The Elks Teen of the Month application is now available. Be sure to read the application instructions carefully BEFORE you begin! The application can be found on the SBA guidance website at http://www.st-bede-guidance.com/elks-teen-of-the-month.html .

Ø We have lots of spirit wear and uniform jackets that need to be picked up in Mrs Prokup’s office before three pm today. Her office is next to Mr. Hejmanowski’s religion classroom. Look for room 135

Ø Period C PE, please meet in Mrs. Griggs classroom in the old library. (down from Mrs. Bruner’s room) look for the banner. Bring study materials.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

Ø Anthony Taylor see Mrs. Prokup now. Room 135

Daily Announcements - Thursday, September 2nd

"God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with."

Ø STUDENTS: Your student ID’s are in you should have received them during your A period or now during homeroom. If you were not here for picture day or you didn’t have your picture taken that day you will not have one. You will have to continue using your temporary ID until retake day. ALL students need to bring their ID’s with them to the lunch room.

Ø Your student ID’s also MUST be shown at any home sports events for free entry. If you do not have your ID for admittance you will have to pay the $3 admittance fee.

Ø Student’s that are choosing cold options at lunch need to wait in line just as the students choosing hot lunch. The reason for this is we only want a few people in that

Ø Attention SBA seniors, The Elks Teen of the Month application is now available. Be sure to read the application instructions carefully BEFORE you begin! The application can be found on the SBA guidance website at http://www.st-bede-guidance.com/elks-teen-of-the-month.html.

Ø Uniform Jackets are in! Please see Mrs. Prokup's office, Room 135 to pick up your jacket.

Ø Freshmen please pick up and return petitions for SBASG Student Representative to Mr. McGunnigal before Friday!

Ø Any male non-fall sport athlete planning on playing boys’ basketball please meet for an informational meeting at 4:00 pm tonight outside by the gym.

Ø Football team mass after school today.

Ø Lots more food needed to fill the blue cart for our hungry sisters and brothers.

Ø The yearbook meeting scheduled for today after school is cancelled. It is rescheduled for next Thursday from 2:45-3:15. Please make sure you have joined the yearbook google classroom. If you need the code, please email Mrs. Griggs

Ø Faculty and staff all cars need to be moved from the court yard tomorrow by noon. Once school dismisses at 11:20 please move your vehicle to the student parking lot.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

Ø Lia Bosnich and Ana An please see Mr. Harlow in his office NOW.