ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday, November 8, 2021

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It's the only thing.

• Veterans Day is coming up.  Please print names of Veterans, living and dead, you want prayed for at our upcoming prayer service. Names will be read at our service on Thursday.  The sign-up sheets are on the table outside the dining room. 

• Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is coming up the 1st week of December.  Want to know more?  See Fr. Ronald

• There will be a yearbook meeting Friday after school from 11:30-12:30 for students interesting in choosing photo’s from fall activities.  You will also begin being trained on the yearbook program e-design.  Please bring your chrome book.

• Ambassadors need to sign up for one of two shifts for this Saturday’s Placement Test.  Sign-up sheet outside of the Admissions Office

• IVCC sociology needs to report to the student commons for class today.

• Mrs. Manning’s E period class please report to Mrs. Leffelman’s room today and tomorrow, H period report to room 115 both days.

• Student’s taking AP exams you need to get your payments in per your teachers’ instructions.  Deadline is Nov 10th.

• Heritage Club will be selling Advent calendars starting Monday afternoon. Calendars are $5 each. Heritage Club members must check information in Google Classroom. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Leah Smudzinski, Abbie George, Lia Bosnich, Katriene Sibbaluca.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Wrestlers & Managers, please meet briefly in front of the weight room during homeroom today

• All boy boarding students please meet in the LOFT during homeroom today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, November 5, 2021

You say, ‘If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.’ You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled.

• Veterans Day is coming up.  Please print names of Veterans, living and dead, you want prayed for at our upcoming prayer service.  The sign-up sheets are on the table outside the dining room.  If you know a veteran who would like to make some remarks at the service, let Fr. Ronald know.

• Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is coming up the 1st week of December.  Want to know more?  See Fr. Ronald

• Student’s taking AP exams you need to get your payments in per your teachers’ instructions.  Deadline is Nov 10th.

• 7 spots remain open for the fan bus for tomorrow. Everyone needs to get their $10 into Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW! 

• If you cannot make it to the Football Playoff game tomorrow...catch the action on WSOG 88.1 FM.  AND Mr. Perona and Coach McGunnigal will be hosting the audio over the NFHS Stream as well!

• Winter sports picture forms have arrived.  If you need a form for pictures next Friday they are in the office.

• If you haven’t paid for your trip to the Shedd Aquarium on Nov. 24 by today, your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list.  $11 with no lunch $15 includes a bag lunch.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Grace Maschmann, Katriene Sibalucca and Alana Frasch.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Sadie Koehler please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• Eason Wang bring your Chromebook to Mr. Harlow's office

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, November 4, 2021

Your stewardship has the potential to influence lives, provide hope to others, and make an eternal difference.

• Veterans Day is coming up.  Please print names of Veterans, living and dead, you want prayed for at our upcoming prayer service.  The sign-up sheets are on the table outside the dining room. If you know a Veteran who would like to speak at our Veterans Day prayer service, please see Fr. Ronald.

• There will be a fan bus for Saturday’s football game. $10 per student to cover the cost of the bus. We must have a minimum of 40 students to go. You can sign up and pay in the main office. If you signed up and haven’t paid you need to get $10 to Mrs. Plankenhorn by TOMORROW! It’s only half way filled!

• Student’s taking AP exams you need to get your payments in per your teachers’ instructions.  Deadline is Wednesday, November 10.

• Student’s that have signed up to go to the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum on Nov. 24 get your permission slips and money turned into the office by this Friday.  If your form and money are not in by TOMORROW, your spot will be given away.  There is a waiting list for this trip.

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

• Students DO NOT remove the tape that is around the spout of the water fountains.  They are taped up for a reason!! If you need a drink and do not have your own bottle for the bottle filler, please come to the main office for a cup.

• CONTEST STARTS TOMORROW!!

  Want To See An Administrator/Faculty/Staff Member Pied In The Face?!

  Help Support The St. Bede Fund This #GivingTuesday!

  The person with the MOST money raised by Tuesday, November 23rd will be pied in the face LIVE on our Saint Bede Academy Facebook page!!

  CONTEST STARTS: Tuesday, November 9th

  CONTEST ENDS: Tuesday, November 23rd Donate money to the bucket of the person you want to see pied in the face during your lunch period!!

  If you donate a $1 or more, you will receive a SBA Lanyard!!

  All of the proceeds raised will go to The St. Bede Fund as part of our #GivingTuesday campaign. In the Running To Get Pied In The Face:

  Mr. Trevor Harlow, Director of Technology

  Mr. Nick McLaughlin, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

  Fr. Ronald Margherio, Academy Chaplain/Benedictine Monk

• Tomorrow students may wear a St. Bede top: Short sleeve T-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, or crew neck NO HOODIES will be allowed.  DENNIS uniform bottoms must be worn. 

• Stage Rats please check Google Classroom for the work assignments for the rest of the week.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ava Stone, Ben Koyak, Grace Maschmann and Aleda Hoogland.   Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Wendy Li and Grace Millington bring Chromebooks to Mr. Harlow’s office

ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, November 3, 2021

We often wait for God to do for us, what He wants to do through us.

• There will be a fan bus for Saturday’s football game. $10 per student to cover the cost of the bus. We must have a minimum of 40 students to go. You can sign up and pay in the main office. If you signed up yesterday you can bring in your $10 at this time.

• Utica Knights of Columbus is looking for some volunteers to help with their annual Thanksgiving Dinner this Saturday, Nov 6.  Sign-up sheet is in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Student’s taking AP exams you need to get your payments in per your teachers’ instructions.  Deadline for ordering is approaching.

• Student’s that have signed up to go to the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum on Nov. 24 get your permission slips and money turned into the office by this Friday.  If your form and money are not in by Friday, your spot will be given away.  There is a waiting list for this trip.

• Girls basketball practice will officially begin tomorrow.  We will follow Monday’s time schedule with Mass starting at 5:30. Parents are invited to attend mass and the meeting that follows!

• Let's get the Blue Cart filled.  Our hungry sisters and brothers will be grateful.

• Veterans Day coming up.  Think of veterans you will want to pray for at our prayer service.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Erin Dove please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Ava Stone, Grady Gillan, Ella Mudge, Ben Koyak, Aleanna Mendoza, and Grace Maschmann, Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom to get your Advent readings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Stewardship is leaving a system better than you found it.

• Heritage Club members: Sign up for the rescheduled mandala rock painting event on Saturday, November 6th at 10am. We will meet in the Perino Science Center. If we do not get enough people to sign up, the event will be canceled.

• Utica Knights of Columbus is looking for some volunteers to help with their annual Thanksgiving Dinner this Saturday, Nov 6.  Sign up sheet is in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• There will be a fan bus for Saturday’s football game. $10 per student to cover the cost of the bus. We have to have a minimum of 40 students to go. You can sign up and pay in the main office.

• Student’s taking AP exams you need to get your payments in per your teachers’ instructions.  Deadline for ordering is approaching.

• Student’s that have signed up to go to the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum on Nov. 24 get your permission slips and money turned into the office by this Friday.  If your form and money are not in by Friday, your spot may be given away.  There is a waiting list for this trip.

• A set of Air Pods has been turned into the office.  Please see Mrs. Plankenhorn to identify.

• Reminder to Ambassadors – meeting in the Abbey Church IMMEDIATELY after school today.  Do not delay, get there quickly

• Girls basketball practice will officially begin on Thursday.  We will follow Monday’s time schedule with Mass starting at 5:30. Parents are invited to attend mass and the meeting that follows!

• Reminder:  Tomorrow is an 11:20 dismissal, students need to be picked up by 12:00pm. So set up can begin for Open House.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Boys basketball players and those interested in playing this year. Meet in the LOFT during homeroom today.

• Abraham Wiesbrock, Kylie Cofoid, Ava Stone, Ella Burris, Aleah Espel, Ella Mudge.   Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Ali Arslan, Lexi Heemstra, Maximo Medina, Stephen Shaver, Abbie George, and Eason Wang please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Ella Burris and Brady Mudge see Mr. Harlow with your Chromebook

ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, October 29, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, October 29, 2021

The person who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.

•   CONGRATULATIONS to our Lady Bruins on their Regional Championship!! We are so proud of you!! Good luck on Monday at Sectionals!!

• Admission to tonight’s playoff football game is set by the IHSA ALL admission tickets are $5.  That means student ID’s, or any “passes” will not work for admission on any post season games.

• Next Wednesday, November 3 we will have an 11:20 dismissal with IVCC Sociology meeting at 11:25.  All students need to be picked up from school by 12:00

•   Anyone interested in joining the Interact Club please come to this year’s first meeting on Monday, Nov 1 at 7:15 am in the refectory.  Donuts will be served.

•   The Lady Bruins Basketball Team will be selling Wendy’s chili tonight at the football game!  Support the Lady Bruins with your hunger for great chili!

• Monday will be on schedule B for All Saints Day Mass.

• Grace Maschmann and Emma Borelli will be attending the Peru Rotary meeting today. Please dismiss them at 11:30.

• If you plan to attend the volleyball game on Monday tickets will need to be purchased online. The link has been posted on the Athletics social media pages.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Rylee McGunnigal, Logan Potthoff, Jaden Hart, Patrick Harmon, Ryan Brady.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 29, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, October 29, 2021

The person who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.

• CONGRATULATIONS to our Lady Bruins on their Regional Championship!! We are so proud of you!! Good luck on Monday at Sectionals!!

• Admission to tonight’s playoff football game is set by the IHSA ALL admission tickets are $5.  That means student ID’s, or any “passes” will not work for admission on any post season games.

•   Next Wednesday, November 3 we will have an 11:20 dismissal with IVCC Sociology meeting at 11:25.  All students need to be picked up from school by 12:00

• Anyone interested in joining the Interact Club please come to this year’s first meeting on Monday, Nov 1 at 7:15 am in the refectory.  Donuts will be served.

• The Lady Bruins Basketball Team will be selling Wendy’s chili tonight at the football game!  Support the Lady Bruins with your hunger for great chili!

• Monday will be on schedule B for All Saints Day Mass.

• Grace Maschmann and Emma Borelli will be attending the Peru Rotary meeting today. Please dismiss them at 11:30.

• If you plan to attend the volleyball game on Monday tickets will need to be purchased online. The link has been posted on the Athletics social media pages.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

•   Rylee McGunnigal, Logan Potthoff, Jaden Hart, Patrick Harmon, Ryan Brady.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

Our Donor of the Day is Thomas Gualandi. Tom is a 1990 graduate and serves as the unit commander of Indiana’s largest Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He is loyal and generous supporter to St. Bede and we are blessed with his kindness. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 27, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

We can all be stimulated to greater generosity by the known generosity of others.

• CONGRATULATIONS Lady Bruins on your win last night! Let’s go for win # 2 tonight!!  Go get them ladies!!

• Admission to Friday’s playoff football game is set by the IHSA ALL admission tickets are $5.  That means student ID’s, or any “passes” will not work for admission on any post season games.

• Mr. Fitzpatrick’s F period report to Mrs. Morrow’s room for class today (226 A)

• Anyone interested in joining the Interact Club please come to this year’s first meeting on Monday, Nov 1 at 7:15 am in the refectory.  Donuts will be served.

• Last Supper Club this evening at 6:00 at Nina's in La Salle.  Cost is $15.  Give to Fr. Ronald now or this evening.

•   Eucharistic ministers in 3rd lunch, not yet trained, training today during lunch.  After you get your lunch and go to the Loft.

• Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the Blue Cart.

• Boys’ basketball open gym 4:00- 5:15 so you can go cheer on our Lady Bruin Volleyball team

• Rylee McGunnigal and Paige Kraml will be attending the LaSalle Rotary meeting today. Please dismiss them at 11:30.

• Its British Tea and Crumpets day!  Have a cuppa today in Tea Club today after school

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Rubi and Kristal De La Torre, Paul Hart, and Pia Mindrup please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom.

• Pia Mindrup please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom today.

• Eason Wang and Ray Zou please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 26, 2021

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

God certainly hears all prayers, but maybe the answer He gives is one we don't expect.

 Our Donor of the Day is Roger Dooley. Mr. Dooley is a 1968 graduate. He is loyal and generous supporter to St. Bede and we have been blessed with his kindness for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Get Ready Bruins…. #GivingTuesday is NOVEMBER 30th! We’re looking forward to another incredible day of giving! Stay tuned for updates, videos and prizes leading up to #GivingTuesday on 11/30/21!

• STUDENTS: The area behind the football concession stand is the Monk’s private area.  This area is off limits to students.  Please be respectful of the Monk’s home.

• Last Supper Club TOMORROW at Nina's in La Salle.  If going, please go to Fr. Ronald's office now and get your name on the sign-up sheet

• All Saints Day coming up.  If you have a favorite saint, write saint's name and yours on the sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Good luck to the Volleyball team at Regionals tonight.

• Tea Club after school Tomorrow.  Check google classroom for the deets.

• The St. Bede Girls and Boys cross country season ended Saturday at the regional meet. St. Bede girls were led by Macy Zeglis's 29th place at 22:35, followed by Jaelyn Weber 30th 22:39, Aleda Hoogland 34th 22:53, Madelyn Torrance 40th 23:07, and Abbie George 51st 25:28. Girls finished 9th overall. Top 7 advance, 7th place was 5 points away. St. Bede Boys they were led by Henry Orteza's 31st place at 17:49, followed by Miguel Jones 37th at 18:30, Josh Grob 47th 19:13, Greyson Marincic 48th 19:14, and returning to the lineup Danial Dugosh 50th 19:17. The boys were 8th, 18 points away from 7th. Congrats to all runners for a Fantastic Season!

• Boys Basketball: Conditioning is changed from today to tomorrow. We will meet Wednesday by the gym. bring basketball shoes.

• Workers needed to sell 50/50 tickets at the football game this Friday night at the football game.  Service hours will be given.  Please see Ms. Bernabei or Mrs. Nambo to sign up.

• The cast of Fall Theatre should check Google Classroom for the rehearsal schedule. "Waiting for the Express": meets today at 2:45 p.m. in the abbey church.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Eucharistic ministers, not yet trained, see Fr. Ronald right now.

• Max Medina and James Erwin see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• Esports players – meet in Collaboration Room during Homeroom today.  We need to discuss strategy for world domination.

• Scholastic Bowl meeting for everyone interested in joining the team NOW.

• Reminder for Gavin Hahn, Kristina Penaverde, Madalyn Dittmar, and Steven Zang to meet in the Loft tomorrow during period B.

• Evan Fitzpatrick, Payge Kraml, Rylee McGunnigal, Dylan Hunter, Emily Robbins, Macklin Brady, Isaiah Hart, Katelyn Harth, Madison Stanbary, Adeline Mitchell, Marco Rizzi and Dani Zeglis please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 25, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, October 25, 2021

With Christ, it is not how much we give, but what we do not give that is the real test.

Our Donor of the Day is Atty. & Mrs. Gary Peterlin. The Peterlin’s sent all of their children to St. Bede. They are loyal and generous supporters and we are been blessed with their kindness for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Last Supper Club Wednesday at Nina's in La Salle.  Get your name on the sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door.

• Eucharistic ministers, not yet trained, check your school e-mail.

• All Saints Day coming up.  If you have a favorite saint, write saint's name and yours on the sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Lectio on Thursday.

• Boys Basketball: Conditioning is changed from Tuesday to Wednesday. We will meet Wednesday by the gym. bring basketball shoes.

• Tea Club after school Wednesday.  Check google classroom for the deets

• Esports players – meet in Collaboration Room during Homeroom on Tuesday.  We need to discuss strategy for world domination.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• WYSE meeting TODAY during homeroom in room 17 for all those interested in WYSE.

• Scholastic Bowl meeting for everyone interested in joining the team on TOMORROW during homeroom in the Art Studio.

• Maximo Medina please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom today.

• Ben Koyak please see Mrs. Plankenhorn.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 21, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, October 21, 2021

You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.

• The next Last Supper Club outing this coming Wednesday at Nina's in La Salle.  There's a sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Lectio a week from today.

• All Students – If you borrow a Chromebook charger from Mr. Harlow, you must return it to his office by 2p the day it was borrowed, or you will be charged $30 to replace the charger. 

• Girls basketball players are reminded about their work tonight for the 50/50. Meet at the gym before 5:30 shift starts

• First practice for bowling will be Monday, Oct 25 at IV Superbowl right after school 3:00 pm.  Any boys interested in bowling show up at the first practice.

• Did you miss auditions for Fall Theatre but still want to get involved? See Fr. Dom during homeroom in room 231 today for an alternate time.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 2 dress code day which means blue jeans may be worn free of charge they must have no holes or rips and a modest top must be worn no half tops or hoodies.  If you do not choose to wear blue jeans our DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.  You will be sent home to change if you are not in approved dress code.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Sierah Shaver please come to the main office during home room today.

• Garrett Connolly, Grady Gillan, Marco Rizzi, Mason Ross.   Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Scholastic Bowl is having a meeting for everyone interested in joining the team on Tuesday during homeroom in the Art Studio

• Katlyn Kobilsek please see Ms. Bernabei today.

• The following students please see Mrs. Margherio during HR today:  Veronica Martin, Arianna Heersink, Kailey Moore, Celeste Thompson, Aleda Hoogland.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 20, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, October 21, 2021

You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.

• The next Last Supper Club outing this coming Wednesday at Nina's in La Salle.  There's a sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Lectio a week from today.

• All Students – If you borrow a Chromebook charger from Mr. Harlow, you must return it to his office by 2p the day it was borrowed, or you will be charged $30 to replace the charger. 

• Girls basketball players are reminded about their work tonight for the 50/50. Meet at the gym before 5:30 shift starts

• First practice for bowling will be Monday, Oct 25 at IV Superbowl right after school 3:00 pm.  Any boys interested in bowling show up at the first practice.

• Did you miss auditions for Fall Theatre but still want to get involved? See Fr. Dom during homeroom in room 231 today for an alternate time.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 2 dress code day which means blue jeans may be worn free of charge they must have no holes or rips and a modest top must be worn no half tops or hoodies.  If you do not choose to wear blue jeans our DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.  You will be sent home to change if you are not in approved dress code.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Sierah Shaver please come to the main office during home room today.

• Garrett Connolly, Grady Gillan, Marco Rizzi, Mason Ross.   Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Scholastic Bowl is having a meeting for everyone interested in joining the team on Tuesday during homeroom in the Art Studio

• Katlyn Kobilsek please see Ms. Bernabei today.

• The following students please see Mrs. Margherio during HR today:  Veronica Martin, Arianna Heersink, Kailey Moore, Celeste Thompson, Aleda Hoogland.

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 18, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, October 18, 2021

The worst sin against stewardship is to waste your life.

Our Donor of the Day is James Capes. Mr. Capes is a 1960 graduate. He is loyal and generous supporter to St. Bede and we have been blessed with his kindness for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Lectio members please turn in your Advent reflection request to Fr. Ronald.

• The next Last Supper Club outing is a week from Wednesday.

• All non-senior girls’ basketball players need to sign up for a work shift for Thursday’s football game to sell 50/50 tickets.  See list outside of Coach McGunnigal’s office this week

•   Knox College will be visiting during lunch periods today.

•   Fall Senior Athletes please turn in your senior night forms to Mr. McLaughlin or Mrs. Nambo by tomorrow.

• Tomorrow and Wednesday will be an 11:20 dismissal, the PSC will not be open after school.  All students need to be picked up by 11:30 tomorrow and Wednesday.

• Student’s the weather is getting cooler please review the dress code in your student handbook.  DENNIS uniform ¼ zip sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts, sweaters, long sleeve polo’s, and the Eddie Bauer jackets that were offered at the beginning of the year are the ONLY approved dress code attire for the warmer weather.

• Ms. Gavina’s G period class please report to room 118 for class.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Aleda Hoogland.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

•   Ella Hermes see Mrs. Plankenhorn now please.

• The following students need to meet in the LOFT during homeroom TOMORROW:  Steven Zhang, Wilt Cao, Ali Arslan, Madalyn Dittmar, Matt English, Yuno Kawai, Aidan Mullane Mina Trandinh, Rubi De La Torri, Gavin Han, Isaiah Hart, Kristina Peaverde, Amanda Wojcik, Katriene Sibbaluca, Zoe Roebuck, Jake Delaney, and Aleanna Mendoza.

Daily Announcements - Friday, October 15, 2021

Stewardship is the use of God-given resources for the accomplishment of God-given goals.

• Best of luck to our girl’s tennis team as they head to the sectional tournament today!  Go get them girls!!

• 4 spots remain open for Anyone that wants to join our boarding students for a trip to Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum on Wednesday, November 24, sign up in the office. Limited spots available so first-come, first serve. $11 per student and $4 for bagged lunch.

• Interested in getting some acting experience on stage at Saint Bede? Fall Theatre is for you! Roles are available for every level of ability---no experience necessary. Join us for an organizational meeting this Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Perino Science Center. We'll watch videos of previous shows and talk about the audition process. If you can't attend, see Fr. Dom today.

• Stage Rat work sessions after school and tonight at 7:30 p.m.

• The Blue Cart is empty.  Let's fill it with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Lectio members please turn in your Advent reflection request to Fr. Ronald.

• Mr. Fitzpatrick’s D period class please report to room 226 A for class today.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ella Hermes and Ali Bosnich please come to guidance.

• Analia Salas and Jordan Coventry please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• Matt Pozzi, Kylie Cofoid, Abraham Wiesbrock, and Aleda Hoogland.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• All Girls Tennis players meet in the loft during homeroom today.

• Scholastic Bowl is having a meeting for everyone interested in joining the team on Tuesday during homeroom in the Art Studio 

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 14, 2021

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

• Anyone that wants to join our boarding students for a trip to Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum on Wednesday, November 24, sign up in the office. Limited spots available so first-come, first serve. $11 per student and $4 for bagged lunch.

• GOLF TEAM: Coach Cummings will be in the golf room afterschool today collecting golf bags.

• Attention Stage Rats! Work session tonight---check the schedule. The glue gun crew has work to do!

• Interested in getting some acting experience on stage at Saint Bede? Fall Theatre is for you! Roles are available for every level of ability---no experience necessary. Join us for an organizational meeting this Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Perino Science Center. We'll watch videos of previous shows and talk about the audition process. If you can't attend, see Fr. Dom today or tomorrow.

• Any softball player that can help with the Aftershock tournament Saturday or Sunday please let Mrs. Griggs know.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Madison Stanbary, Tanayiah Allison, Adeline Mitchell, Nubia Sajuan and Kaylie Moore please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Stewardship is taking care of something that belongs to another.

• Congratulations Jake Delaney great job at the golf state finals you make the Bruin Nation proud!

• 130 years ago, today, October 12, 1891, was dedication day here at St. Bede Academy.  Look for the photo in the student dining room.

• Tomorrow: Freshman you will be remote learning from home, your teachers should have given you instructions.  Sophomores and juniors you will report to school for the PSAT at your normal time 7:50 start bring #2 lead pencils and a calculator ONLY, no cell phones will be allowed and wear DENNIS Uniform dress code.  Seniors you may use tomorrow as a College Visit Day.

• Starting this Thursday, October 14th  the Perino Science Center will close at 4:00 pm everyday.

• Food has been delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers. Now it's time to fill the blue cart, again.

• All male boarding students meet in Mr. Kemock’s office after school today.

• Today is the last day to sign up for the Heritage Club mandala rock painting event this Saturday, October 16th at 10am.

• Attention Stage Rats: Be sure to check the Google Classroom page for this week’s schedule.  We have work sessions all week.

• SENIORS-Would you like to represent our school at a local Rotary meeting? The permission form and more information have been emailed to you. If interested in attending, please notify Mrs. Nambo or Ms. Bernabei.

• Period H physics students remember to bring pencil, paper, and a calculator to class.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Student Government General Assembly meeting during homeroom today in the collaborative room.

• All senior members of the Golf team see Coach Cummings today during homeroom in the Art Studio.

• The following students see Mrs. Margherio today during HR – Alyssa Schirz, Matthew Pozzi, Elliot Quartucci, Hunter Savage.

• Ari Kaufman and Tyler Walsh please come to the main office during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 7, 2021

The worst sin against stewardship is to waste your life.

• ·      Quinn McClain, Lorelei Denny, Bella Hagenbuch, Logan Potthoff, Evan and Ella Englehaupt, and Veronica Bartlett please come to the main office.

• ·      Food has been delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers. Now it's time to fill the blue cart, again.

• ·      Seniors, if you are using the Common Application you must complete your FERPA agreement, add Ms. Bernabei as your counselor and add the teachers you have asked to submit your recommendations.  Do this ASAP so we have time to complete and submit the required information.  If you need help, see Ms. Bernabei next week.

• ·      In Cross Country the boys and girls teams competed in the RBLW Invite yesterday at Roanoke Park. For the girls Jaelyn Weber was 7th and ran 22:33, Macy Zeglis was 10th at 23:14, Madelyn Torrance was 11th at 23:31, Aleda Hoogland was 13th at 23:38 and Abbie George was 21st at 26:44. For the Boys they were led by Henry Orteza who was 17th at 19:25, Greyson Marincic was 19th at 19:35 and Josh Grob was 29th at 20:34.

• ·      Heritage Club members: Sign up for the mandala rock painting event on Saturday, Oct. 16th @ 10am TODAY in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. If we do not have at least 10 people, the event will be cancelled. 

• Mrs. Cox period H class please report to Room 115 with Ms. Ball

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 6, 2021

As we reflect on stewardship this year, let's remember that giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.

• If you haven’t turned in your signature forms to Mrs. Plankenhorn yet please do so NOW! 

• Tomorrow is a schedule 3 dress code day.  This means jeans may be worn for a minimal $3 donation.  If you choose not to participate you must follow the daily DENNIS dress code.  If you are going to wear jeans it must be jeans – no leggings, shorts or sweatpants.  Jeans must be in good repair no HOLES or RIPS.  A MODEST top will be allowed no half shirts or hoodies.   

• Service hour opportunity:  The Interact club and Knights of Columbus are looking for volunteers for their Tootsie Roll Drive this upcoming Sunday.  Sign-up sheet is in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Food is being delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers. Now it's time to fill the blue cart, again.

• Interested in the Advent reflections spoken about at Lectio last week?  See Fr. Ronald

• In Cross Country yesterday, Boys and Girls team ran in the Panther Invite at Erie Lake Country Club. The boys All Ran PR Times and were led by Miguel Jones's 17:57 20th place. Henry Orteza ran a 19:23 for 44th place, Grayson Marincic ran a 20:17 for 56th place and Josh Grob ran a 21:02 for 68th. For the girls Madelyn Torrance led the lady bruins with a 23:53 for 24th place, Macy Zeglis ran a 24:56 for 35th, Aly Hoogland ran a PR 25:38 for 39th, and Abbie George ran a HUGE PR of 27:22 for 51st.

• SENIORS-Would you like to represent our school at a local Rotary meeting? The permission form and more information have been emailed to you. If interested in attending, please notify Mrs. Nambo or Ms. Bernabei.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Following students see Mrs. Margherio today during HR – Elliot Quartucci, Gavin Sandoval, Alyssa Torri, Ava Mueller, Anthony Taylor, Victoria Mendez

• Paige Tomaseski please see Mrs. Nambo now.

• Aleda Hoogland. Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• Dylan Hunter and Jordan Martin please come to the business office now.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 5, 2021

We can all be stimulated to greater generosity by the known generosity of others.

• Congratulations to both golf teams on a great season to our TRAC All Conference golfers Jake Delaney 2nd team Brendon Pillion 1st team. And to Jake Delaney for his 9th place finish and qualified for the State Tournament this weekend. Great work everyone.

• If you have any forms that need turned into the office, please bring them at this time.  We have been more than fair with deadlines on these.  The forms we are looking for are for the freshmen: Birth Certificates, Immunization record and 9th grade physical, dental exam and Signature forms.  Sophomores – Juniors: Signature Forms. Seniors: Meningitis immunization record and Signature forms. Multiple emails have been sent to parents concerning these matters.  If your forms are not turned in by tomorrow, Wednesday October 6 you will be asked to go home until we receive your forms.  You will also be marked as an unexcused absence.  Which means anything you miss will not be allowed to be made up.

• Thursday is a schedule 3 dress code day.  This means jeans may be worn for a minimal $3 donation.  If you choose not to participate you must follow the daily DENNIS dress code.  If you are going to wear jeans it must be jeans – no leggings, shorts or sweatpants.  Jeans must be in good repair no HOLES or RIPS.  A MODEST top will be allowed no half shirts or hoodies.   

• Quincy University will be visiting Wednesday during lunch periods

• Service hour opportunity:  The Interact club and Knights of Columbus are looking for volunteers for their Tootsie Roll Drive this upcoming weekend.  Sign up sheet is in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Heritage Club members need to sign up in Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room TODAY for the mandala rock dotting event on Saturday, October 16th at 10:00am. Find more info in Google Classroom. 

• If you are interested in pursuing a future as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army through the ROTC program while earning your degree at NIU, EIU, SIUE or UIUC, you may be eligible for and receive the Illinois State Tuition Waiver (Scholarship) by participating in this year’s ISTW Combine on October 23rd. Click on this link application info:

  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3Zc_D8RyloWaFpRWHdOWmhmd1E?resourcekey=0-5Pv0gWEhHhhphgiOc7EZvQ&usp=sharing

• Attention Stage Rats! There will NOT be a work session today, but there will be sessions on Wednesday and Thursday---see Google Classroom for details.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students need to see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom: Trenton Acuncius, Lea Asani, Ruby Burr, Summer Conlin, Matt English, James Erwin, Gia and Milana Gayan, Maureen Gensler, George and Georgina Guo, Collin Harmon,  Paul Hart, Arianna and Rylan Heersink, Dylan and Kathleen Hunter, Jake Jackson, Morgan Jones, Ari Kaufman, Renn Ludford, Ava Manicki, Madison McGunnigal, Adeline and Petra Mitchell, Kaden and Mia Monterastelli, Elliott Quartucci, Lilylu Rauh Fernandez, Stephen Shaver, Ethan Sramek, Reagan and Ryann Stoudt, Marly Tillman, Mina Trandinh, Mason Moreno, and Amanda Wojcik.

• Interested in the Advent reflections spoken about at Lectio last week?  See Fr. Ronald

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 4, 2021

With Christ, it is not how much we give, but what we do not give that is the real test.

• All Students who do not have a plastic case for your Lenovo Chromebook may come get one in Mr. Harlow’s office free of charge.

• Thursday is a schedule 3 dress code day.  This means jeans may be worn for a minimal $3 donation.  If you choose not to participate you must follow the daily DENNIS dress code.  If you are going to wear jeans it must be jeans – no leggings, shorts or sweatpants.  Jeans must be in good repair no HOLES or RIPS.  A MODEST top will be allowed no half shirts or hoodies.    

• All seniors who plan to attend college next year need to complete the FAFSA by mid-November. This is required for all student loans and many scholarships. See your student email and the guidance Facebook page for dates and times of IVCC’s Financial Aid workshops and links to other helpful FAFSA information.

• Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month September nominees: Brady Flanagan and Lia Bosnich and the October nominees: Dylan Thomas Harris and Debbie Daluga.  Their applications have been submitted to the Oglesby Elks club to compete with nominees from other area high schools. Congratulations and good luck!

• Interested in the Advent reflections spoken about at Lectio last week?  See Fr. Ronald

• The IVCC Agriculture dept is hosting an in-person open house and college fair Friday, October 15 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. as well as synchronously on Zoom. See Ms. Bernabei or go to the Guidance FB page for the rsvp link.

• The IVCC College and Career Fair is tomorrow night. Meet with over 50 colleges, 2- and 4-year college, vocational schools and military reps. Attend the FAFSA information session 6-8 pm in the IVCC gym.

• Attention Stage Rats! We will be meeting often this week, starting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Please be sure to check the Google Classroom Page every day for updates. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Adriana Buchanan please see Mr. Harlow NOW.

• Homeroom meeting tomorrow in the refectory for all girls who have signed up to play basketball this season