ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, March 18, 2022

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

• Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is the first weekend of April.  Want an application or to know more?  See Fr. Ronald.

• If you are willing to help count our Lenten cash donations, stop by Fr. Ronald's office.

• Stage crew will NOT be meeting today.

• Seniors, please complete the Guidance Senior Survey asap. You will find the link in your student email. ALL seniors are required to complete this survey by April 19th.

• James Hardie Building Products $5000 scholarship is available to SBA students ONLY and has now been expanded to include Accounting/Finance majors and Engineering majors.  See your school email for application info. See Ms. Bernabei for more info.

• Congratulations to Auggie Wiesbrock on winning the CBAI scholarship on the local level. His essay has been sent to Springfield to continue on in this competition. See Ms. Bernabei for more info.

• Seniors planning to pursue a career in vocational or technical education should apply for the Horatio Alger State Career & Technical Scholarship. See your email for details and application.

• Please dismiss both track teams at 1:45 today.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• All Ambassadors meet during homeroom in the refectory.

• Trenton Acuncius, Rylee McGunnigal, Morgan Jones and Erin Gray, please see Fr. Ronald now.

• Mystery Trippers get your letters to prayer partners' parents to Fr. Ronald today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, March 16, 2022

You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force.

• Ladd Library is looking for 2 volunteers to help set up chairs after school on Tuesday March 22. If you are available and in need of service hours please see Mrs. Plankenhorn today.

• Lectio groups tomorrow.  Newcomers welcome.

• Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is the first weekend of April.  Want an application or to know more?  See Fr. Ronald.

• Lenten collection tomorrow during mass.  Please bring your donation to church.

• Interested in doing a reading or one of the petitions?  See Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• ALL Freshman and Sophomore baseball players (including those dressing tonight) meet in the training room immediately after school today.

   HOMEROOM MEETING

• Trenton Acuncius please see Fr. Ronald now.

• Mystery Trippers stop by Fr. Ronald's office to sign thank you notes.

• Prom committee meeting today during homeroom in PSC #16.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Stewardship is the act of organizing your life so that God can spend you.

• Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is the first weekend of April.  Want an application or to know more?  See Fr. Ronald.

• It's Lent.  A time for prayer, fasting and charity.  Tomorrow morning at 7:00 consider joining us for mass and breakfast before school.

• Lectio on Thursday during lunch periods in Room 111, Mrs. Prushinkski's room.

• Yearbook staff, you will receive a google form in your email today. Please complete so Mrs. Griggs can assign you pages to complete.  If you are only interested in photography and tagging choose that option so Mrs. Griggs can meet with you next week.

• Ms. Gavina’s H period class please report to room 327

• Boy’s Tennis practice tonight and tomorrow from 3:15-5:15 at Hegeler Park in LaSalle. Thursday pictures are immediately after school in the gym area. Practice will be immediately after pictures and ending at 5:15. Practice Friday from 3:15-4:45.  With the exception of pictures, all weather permitting.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Jack Wallace, Stephen Shaw, Aleanna Mendoza, See Coach Cummings during homeroom today.

• Erin Dove please come to the main office now.

• Prom committee meeting Wednesday during homeroom in PSC #16.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, March 11, 2022

You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.

• Let's get that BLUE CART filled so we can help fill the stomachs of our hungry sisters and brothers. 

• Girls’ TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is the first weekend of April.  Want an application or to know more?  See Fr. Ronald

• Mrs. Olivero-Gong’s Chinese classes report to the study hall today for class.  Your assignment is on Google Classroom.

• Dr. Gill’s F period class report to room 226 B for class today.

• All students should check their school email for important information about school activities on March 23, 2022.

• Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) Annual building and Care Fund Auction at Grand Bear Lodge 2643 N. IL Rte. 178 Utica 61373 April 9 from 4:00-9:00 PM.  To Sign-up Contact:  Beth Dellatori 815-258-8346 (call or text)  

• 4-H Green Communities Tree Program is looking for volunteers to help plant trees at City County Park in Princeton on Saturday April 2nd at 10:00 AM.  To sign- up contact Beth Dellatori 815-258-8346 (call or text)

• Volunteer information can be found in X2vol on the Google Doc for Volunteer opportunities 

• As a reminder there are no classes on Monday.  Enjoy your long weekend!                                                                                              

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Dylan Hunter, Connor Brown & Evan Fitzpatrick see Ms. Bernabei now.

• All boarding students please meet in the LOFT NOW!

• Kyra Newman please see Mr. Hancock during homeroom and bring your chromebook.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Stewardship is leaving a system better than you found it.

• Attention seniors: The James Hardie Building Products Engineering Scholarship application is available now. This is a $5,000 award renewable for up to 5 years along with a paid summer internship each summer.  Due April 30, 2022 the application and more information was sent your student email yesterday.

• Spring sport picture forms have been given to the coaches to hand out. The form needs to be filled out and brought to pictures EVEN IF YOUR PARENT PLANS TO ORDER ONLINE.

• All girl and boy tennis players please see Mrs. Nambo if you have not already received a form from her.

• A collection, for our Lenten charities, will be taken up in church tomorrow after John Grossman speaks to the entire body.  Please bring your donations to church.

• Juniors please bring a pen or pencil to church tomorrow.  You will spend your retreat day with John Grossman.

• Juniors – The Horatio Alger State Scholarship is due March 15th. This scholarship is open to current high school juniors. A link to the application and more info was sent to your student email yesterday.

• Seniors - the City of Spring Valley Police Department Public Service scholarship application is now available. $500 will be awarded to one applicant from St. Bede Academy. See your student email for the application.

• Friday is a schedule 3 dress code. Jeans may be worn for a minimum $3 donation.  Jeans must be in good repair no holes or rips, a modest top NO HALF shirt and NO HOODIES!!   IF you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

    HOMEROOM MEETING

• Kailey Moore, Lia Asani, Ali Hoogland and Anna An please see Mrs. Nambo in homeroom today.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei now: Clayton Justi, Ryan Migliorini, Evan Fitzpatrick, Guinevere Wiesbrock, Celeste Thompson, Connor Brown, Dylan Hunter, and Callan Hueneburg

ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Anne Frank said: "No one has ever become poor by giving." 

• Your religion teachers have RICE BOWLS.  What you collect, with your family during Lent, will help the hungry.  Let's also help our local hungry sisters and brothers by bringing food to fill the Big Blue Cart.

• Interested in mass and breakfast, before school on Wednesdays during Lent?  Please sign the list, NOW, on Fr. Ronald's door, now. You need not attend the mass every week.  This is just to determine how many are interested. Later today will announce if there will be a mass tomorrow morning.

• A collection, for our Lenten charities, will be taken up in church on Thursday after John Grossman speaks to the entire body.  Based on class size and the average of $3 per person a week for 5 weeks, the class coals are as follows: Seniors $1275; Juniors $855; Sophomores $1020; Freshmen $1080.

• Mr. Eustice F period class to report to room 226B for class today.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• All MYSTERY trippers come to Fr. Ronald's office, NOW, for final details on the upcoming trip.

• Bella Boggio please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday, March 7, 2022

C.S. Lewis said: "I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare

• Your religion teachers have RICE BOWLS.  What you collect, with your family during Lent, will help the hungry.

• To get an idea of how many may be interested in mass, before school on Wednesdays during Lent, please sign the list on Fr. Ronald's door. You need not attend every week.  This is just to determine how many are interested.

• Best of luck to our Scholastic Bowl team tonight at regionals!  Regionals are tonight at Senica bus leaving at 4:00

• Mrs. Prushinski’s period G please report to room 327 today for class.

• Attention Stage Rats and volunteers: work continues tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym with lots of painting jobs. Wear old clothes that you can get dirty.

HOMEROOM MEETING

• Haiden Ator, Brady Flanagan, Bella Hagenbuch, Dan Dugosh.  Please see Fr. Ronald NOW.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, March 4, 2022

What you do with your resources in this life is your autobiography. 

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

• Next service hour opportunity for Utica Knights of Columbus fish fry is on Friday March 11, 2022 please let Mrs. Prushinski know if you are interested.

• Life guard training at Illinois Valley YMCA, information on the main bulletin board.

• Attention all students! If you need service hours, you can help with the musical, mostly painting jobs with some simple construction, plus work on costumes. About 20 hours of service per volunteer are available between now and opening night--we'll find a job for you! See Fr. Dom for details.

• Attention Stage Rats! We are meeting tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Lots of building and painting to do.

• Please dismiss members of the track team at 1:45 today.  

• American Academy of Art will be visiting during lunches today.  

• Your religion teachers have RICE BOWLS.  What you collect, with your family during Lent, will help the hungry.

• To get an idea of how many may be interested in mass, before school on Wednesdays during Lent, please sign the list on Fr. Ronald's door. You need not attend every week.  This is just to determine how many are interested. 

• Volunteers needed for the Illinois Valley Dolphins swim team District meet this weekend at the YMCA in Peru. Volunteers are needed Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 12 - 6. We would prefer students work at least a 3hour time slot during those times. Contact Ashley Nelson 815-289-2568 to sign up.

• REMINDER: Today is the last day for the third quarter grading period.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Mystery Trippers. Please see Fr. Ronald, now.

• Brianna Torres and Kyra Newman please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, March 3, 2022

We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.

• Congratulations to The Scholastic Bowl team finishing in 2nd place in the TRAC and Stephen Shaw making 1st team all- conference in the 4th position 

  Good luck at regionals on Monday 

• Students are to remain parked in the STUDENT LOT for all practices and drive the campus speed limit of 20 mph or less.

• Volunteers needed for the Illinois Valley Dolphins swim team District meet this weekend at the YMCA in Peru. Volunteers are needed Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 12 - 6. We would prefer students work at least a 3hour time slot during those times. Contact Ashley Nelson 815-289-2568 to sign up.

• Let us have a fruitful Lent.  More information will be forthcoming on our Lenten charities, Rice Bowls and mass before school once a week.

• Attention Stage Rats! We are meeting tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Lots of building and painting to do.

• Attention all students! If you need service hours, you can help with the musical, mostly painting jobs with some simple construction, plus work on costumes. About 20 hours of service per volunteer are available between now and opening night--we'll find a job for you! See Fr. Dom for details.

• WYSE students please check classroom for announcement on next WYSE competition.

• Lincoln College will be visiting during lunch today.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Charlie Vaessen please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Lent starts tomorrow.  Remember, it is through mastery of small disciplines that we become capable of greater things.

• Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology Open House March 10, 2022 5-8 pm at 3602 Marquette Rd. #2 Peru.

• Congratulations to Rylan Heersink & Brady Mudge who were selected as the January Elks Teens of the Month.

• Congratulations to the ACC student of the Month Maureen Gensler!  Maureen is a student in the Early Childhood Education Program. Read the article about Maureen in the ACC newsletter that was sent to your student email yesterday.

• Scholastic Bowl practice today and Thursday after school in the Art Studio Regionals on Monday

• Ash Wednesday prayer service tomorrow.  Please bring a pen or pencil so you can write out your Lenten resolutions.

• It is Fat Tuesday.  Stop by Fr. Ronald's office for candy before Lent begins.

• Lincoln College will be visiting during lunch periods on Thursday. American Academy of Art will be visiting Friday.

   HOMEROOM MEETING

• Abbie George, Trenton Acuncius, Dan Dugosh, Stephen Shaver and Jake Bradach.Please see Fr. Ronald NOW during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday, February 28, 2022

It's important to realize that you can't journey to a new place and at the same time stay where you are.

• Just a reminder that all students who leave study hall MUST sign-out so your teacher knows where you are.  It is VERY IMPORTANT that we know where to find you every period!

• Lent is just around the corner.  Ash Wednesday in a few days.  Good time to start thinking of your Lenten resolutions.

• All going on the Mystery Trip, check your school e-mail for a message from Fr, Ronald and let him know you received his message.

• Congratulations to our St. Bede Polar Plungers! They raised the highest amount of pledges for Special Olympics of all participating high schools 😊

• Service Hours Opportunity:  Utica Knights of Columbus need students to help with their Pork Chop Dinner and with their Lenten Fish Fry’s.

  Time: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

  There has been a change to the dates previously announced.

  Dates are: Tuesday March 1st - Pork Chop Dinner

  The fish frys are:

   Friday March 11, 2022

  Friday March 25, 2022

   Friday April 8, 2022

  This information is also in x2vol on the service opportunities google doc  Contact:  Mrs. Prushinski to sign-up; Rm 111 or sprushinski@st-bede.com 

• Service Hours Opportunity:  Illinois Valley Animal Rescue is needing volunteers for their annual auction on Saturday April 9th from 4:00-9:00 P at Grand Bear Lodge.  Please call or text 815-258-8346 to sign-up to volunteer. All information is available on x2vol service opportunity google doc.

• Life guard training at Illinois Valley YMCA, information on the main bulletin board.

• Guest forms for the Turnabout Dance need to be submitted to the main office today.

• Juniors who plan to take an Area Career Center class next year need to let Ms. Bernabei know which class they want TODAY to save your spot. Send Ms. Bernabei an email or stop in guidance. You will still have time to change your mind later.

• Attentions Juniors: you do NOT need to register for the school-day SAT that you will take at St. Bede on March 23rd.  Online registration is required if you choose to take an additional SAT on a Saturday national test date. Remember that your highest SAT or ACT score from tests taken between Aug-June of your junior year will be used, along with your unweighted GPA, to determine Illinois State Scholar recipients. You may want to register for a Saturday national test date to take the ACT or an additional SAT during this time period to be sure you earn your highest score possible. Only your highest test score will be used. You do not need to take both ACT and SAT.  See Ms. Bernabei at least one week before the registration deadline if you need help. DO NOT wait until the last minute. Test locations fill up quickly and you may not get a seat.

  • SAT Registration Deadline Test Date

  April 8 April 26

  May 5 May 26

  ACT Registration Deadline Test Date

  Feb 25 April 2

  June 11 May 6

   HOMEROOM MEETING

• Alyssa Engels, Amy Tran, Sam Bima and Jordyn Martin.  Please see Fr. Ronald NOW during homeroom.

• Adrianna Buchannan and Matt English see Mrs. Manning in room 26 during homeroom today!!

• ANYONE THAT BORROWED A CHROMEBOOK CHARGER LAST WEEK PLEASE RETURN TO THE MAIN OFFICE NOW!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, February 25, 2022

When we pray for those in need, we participate in God's work in their lives.  Today let us pray for the people of Ukraine. 

• All Polar Plungers check your school e-mail for a message from Fr, Ronald and let him know you received his message.

• Today is the last day to purchase tickets turnabout dance tickets in Mrs. Manning’s room (26/28). Stop by throughout the day during homeroom, passing periods, and lunch. The dance will be on Saturday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in the gym and the cost is $5.00 per person. You may bring a guest from another school. Saint Bede students are responsible for picking up a guest form in the main office AND returning it to the main office by Monday, Feb. 28.

• Lent is just around the corner.  Ash Wednesday in a few days.  Good time to start thinking of Lenten resolutions.

• Musical rehearsal today at 3:30 for everyone in the ensemble and cast! The show is 20 days away!

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Duncan Lawler, Addie Bontz, Veronica Martin, Marco Rizzi.  See Fr. Ronald NOW during homeroom.

• Blair Stuepfert please see Mrs. Plankenhorn

• Paige Tomaseski, Alyssa Torri, Alyssa Schirz, Addison Bontz see Ms. Bernabei now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, February 24, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, February 24, 2022

We have been given the mission to transform the world. 

• Polar Plungers get your permission forms and support in to Fr. Ronald.  If he's not in his office, put them under his door.

• Good luck to Ella Hermes tonight at the Sectional 3 point competition!

• Heritage Club members interested in the Encanto viewing party after school on Wednesday, March 2 need to sign up in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room by this Friday.

• Service Hours Opportunity:  Utica Knights of Columbus need students to help with their Pork Chop Dinner and with their Lenten Fish Fry’s.

  • Time: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

  • There has been a change to the dates previously announced.

  • Dates are: Tuesday March 1st - Pork Chop Dinner

    • The fish fries are: Friday March 11, 2022, Friday March 25, 2022, Friday April 8, 2022

    • This information is also in x2vol on the service opportunities google doc 

    • Contact:  Mrs. Prushinski to sign-up; Rm 111 or sprushinski@st-bede.com 

• Tomorrow is a schedule 2 dress code day.  Jeans may be worn free of charge no holes or rips a modest top; no half shirts and no hoodies. If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code needs to be followed.

• The Turnabout Dance will be on Saturday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in the gym. You can purchase tickets in Mrs. Manning’s room (26/28) throughout the day during homeroom, passing periods, and lunch through Friday, Feb. 25. She’ll also be available before school starting at 7:30 am daily. The cost is $5.00 per person. You may bring a guest from another school. Saint Bede students are responsible for picking up a guest form in the main office AND returning it to the main office by Monday, Feb. 28. 

• There will be no Turnabout ticket sales on today during periods E – H.

• Scholastic Bowl at Riverdale bus leaving today at 3:00pm

• Ms. Gavina’s H period study hall please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room for class today.

• Service Hours Opportunity:  Illinois Valley Animal Rescue is needing volunteers for their annual auction on Saturday April 9th from 4:00-9:00 P at Grand Bear Lodge.  Please call or text 815-258-8346 to sign-up to volunteer. All information is available on x2vol service opportunity google doc.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, February 22, 2022

We all matter to God.  Once you realize that, kindness comes easily.

• All Polar Plungers come to the LOFT right now to register for Saturday's plunge.

• Many of our sisters and brothers are hungry.  Let's remember them and fill the BIG BLUE CART in the science center.

• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team finishing in 3rd place in the Masonic Lodge 2A sectionals on Saturday.

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

• The Turnabout Dance will be on Saturday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in the gym. You can purchase tickets in Mrs. Manning’s room (26/28) throughout the day during homeroom, passing periods, and lunch through Friday, Feb. 25. She’ll also be available before school starting at 7:30 am daily. The cost is $5.00 per person. You may bring a guest from another school. Saint Bede students are responsible for picking up a guest form in the main office AND returning it to the main office by Monday, Feb. 28. 

• There will be no Turnabout ticket sales on Thursday, Feb. 24 periods E – H.

• Stephen Shaw & Jack Wallace see Mrs. Olivero Gong During their Study hall today.

• Tessa Dugosh, Jadyn Martin, Aubrey Siebert, Madison Stanbary, please see Ms. Bernabei during your study hall today.

• Ashlyn Ehm please pick up your softball gear from Mrs. Griggs today.

• Step sisters in Cinderella please see Mrs. Griggs at 2:40 today for music rehearsal

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Cheerleaders: Lauren Griggs, Bella Verucchi, Ava Stone, Andrea Brandner, Alyssa Schneider, Ruby Burr, Gwen Wiesbrock, and Madisyn Rhodes please see Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• Renn Ludford please see Mrs. Morrow during homeroom today.

• Daliayah Farris, Amy Tran, Erin Dove please see Ms. Bernabei now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, February 18, 2022

Giving and receiving mercy is central to living the life God calls us to.

• Last Supper Club outing to Dick's in Ladd will be rescheduled.

• Those going on Ski trip and Polar Plunge members turn in your permission forms to Fr. Ronald today. If he is not in his office when you bring the form, put in basket on his desk.

• A representative from the Polar Plunge will be here on Tuesday during

• The bus for the Ski Trip will leave at 8:00 on Monday morning.

• The Turnabout Dance will be on Saturday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in the gym. You can purchase tickets in Mrs. Manning’s room (26/28) throughout the day during homeroom, passing periods, and lunch through Friday, Feb. 25. She’ll also be available before school starting at 7:30 am daily. The cost is $5.00 per person. The following rules will be in place: 

  •           You DO NOT have to fill out a Covid form in order to attend. However, EVERYONE will be required to wear a mask. If you are not wearing one during the dance you will be asked to leave. 

  •           You may bring a guest from another school. Saint Bede students are responsible for picking up a guest form in the main office AND returning it to the main office by Monday, Feb. 28. This date is firm and no exceptions will be allowed.

• Scholastic Bowl Masonic Tournament tomorrow at Herscher bus leaving at 6:00 am

• Service Hours Opportunity for this Saturday February 2/19:  Serena Rogers at Washington Jr High in Oglesby is in need of volunteers to help paint a backdrop for their musical.  It will be starting around 12:00 and last about 2-3 hours.  If able to help please email music@oglesbysos.org or armstrongs@ops125.net, text or call 815-556-9338.  Information is also posted on the Service Opportunities document in x2vol.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Stage Rats meet with Fr. Dominic in his classroom during homeroom today. Rm 231

• All food car teams need to be finalized TODAY see Mr. Fitz now for more details.

• All cheerleaders please pick up your items in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, February 17, 2022

All of our efforts to avoid the difficulties of life lead us far away from everything that is deeply satisfying.

• Last Supper Club outing to Dick's in Ladd this evening.  Sign- up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.  Please sign up by noon today.

• Those going on Ski trip and Polar Plunge members turn in your permission forms to Fr. Ronald by tomorrow.

• Lectio today during lunch periods is Mrs. Prushinki's room #111.  If you are unable to attend, let Fr. Ronald know now, so that the right number Bruin Bowls are prepared.  Newcomers always welcome.

• Scholastic Bowl practice after school in the art studio.

• The Turnabout Dance will be on Saturday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in the gym. You can purchase tickets in Mrs. Manning’s room (26/28) throughout the day during homeroom, passing periods, and lunch through Friday, Feb. 25. She’ll also be available before school starting at 7:30 am daily. The cost is $5.00 per person. The following rules will be in place: 

  •           You DO NOT have to fill out a Covid form in order to attend. However, EVERYONE will be required to wear a mask. If you are not wearing one during the dance you will be asked to leave. 

  •           You may bring a guest from another school. Saint Bede students are responsible for picking up a guest form in the main office AND returning it to the main office by Monday, Feb. 28. This date is firm and no exceptions will be allowed.

• Service Hours Opportunity for this Saturday February 2/19:  Serena Rogers at Washington Jr High in Oglesby is in need of volunteers to help paint a backdrop for their musical.  It will be starting around 12:00 and last about 2-3 hours.  If able to help please email music@oglesbysos.org or armstrongs@ops125.net, text or call 815-556-9338.  Information is also posted on the Service Opportunities document in x2vol.

• Service Hours Opportunities for March and April:  Utica Knights of Columbus need students to help with their Lenten Fish Fries. From 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Dates:  Friday March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st and 8th. Contact:  Mrs. Prushinski to sign-up; Rm 111 or sprushinski@st-bede.com

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Biona Useini Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom in the LOFT.

• All students going to Last Supper Club tonight please meet Fr. Ronald in the LOFT NOW.

• Aleah Espel please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• Aaron Wang and David Liu see Mrs. Wagner now during homeroom.

• Ava Manicki, Auggie Wiesbrock, Mina Trandinh, Please bring your Chromebooks to the main office. 

• Ryan Brady, Sadie Koehler, Alivia Payne please come to guidance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Ask God to remind you that more is not necessarily better.

• ALL STUDENTS you need to bring your ID to lunch!!

• Applications for the Rural Health Career Camp are open now. Deadline is March 27, 2022. The link has been emailed to your parents and can be found on the Guidance Facebook and Twitter page.

• Last Supper Club outing to Dick's in Ladd tomorrow.  Sign- up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.  Please sign up by noon today.

• Polar Plunge members see Fr. Ronald to pick up permission form.

• Lectio tomorrow.  If you are unable to attend, let Fr. Ronald know, so that the right number Bruin Bowls are prepared.  Newcomers always welcome.

• Those going on ski trip, get your permission forms in.

• Stage Rats meet tonight at 7:30 in the gym.

• Drama doesn’t just walk into your life out of nowhere, you either create it, invite it, or associate with people that bring it in.

   HOMEROOM MEETING

• All Boarding Students please meet in the refectory during homeroom today.

• Scholastic Bowl Team meet today during homeroom in Art Studio.

• Thomas Harris and Michael Shaw see Fr. Dominic during homeroom in his classroom.

• Madison Stanbary please see Mrs. Plankenhorn

ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Sometimes you need to hold on and sometimes you need to let go.  Ask God to show you which is his plan for you now.

• CONGRATULATIONS Lady Bruins on your win last night in regional play.  We are proud of you!!

• Ski Trip on Monday, the 21st.  Payment due.

• Last Supper Club outing to Dick's in Ladd on Thursday. Sign- up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.  Please sign up by noon tomorrow.

• Polar Plunge on February 26th.  Sign-up is still possible.

• The next Boys' TEC is the end of February, the 26th to 28th.  If you want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Lectio on Thursday.  Newcomers always welcome.

• Period F PE please bring study material to Mrs. Griggs classroom today for class

• The Turnabout Dance will be on Saturday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in the gym. You can purchase tickets in Mrs. Manning’s room (26/28) throughout the day during passing periods and lunch from Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 25. She’ll also be available before school starting at 7:30 am daily. The cost is $5.00 per person. The following rules will be in place: 

  •           You DO NOT have to fill out a Covid form in order to attend. However, EVERYONE will be required to wear a mask. If you are not wearing one during the dance you will be asked to leave. 

  •           You may bring a guest from another school. Saint Bede students are responsible for picking up a guest form in the main office AND returning it to the main office by Monday, Feb. 28. This date is firm and no exceptions will be allowed.

• Student government members: your help will be needed typing names that Mrs. Manning collects for dance ticket sales. A sign-up sheet is in her room (26/28). Please stop by and select a day – your help would be appreciated! 

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Those going on the Ski Trip meet NOW in the student dining room.

• Everyone interested in Golf next Fall if you missed yesterday’s meeting see Coach Cummings today during homeroom

• The following students are to report to room 16 in the PCS during homeroom today: Abbie George, Erin Gray, Jaden Hart, Grace Jackson, Morgan Jones, Paige Kraml, Veronica Martin, Anna McDonald, Rylee McGunnigal, Katriene Sibbaluca, and Jessica Waddell.

• Samantha Blaskiewicz, Madelyn Torrance, Kristina Penaverde, Ashlyn Ehm, Dominic Fonderoli, Libby Huffaker, Maci Kelly, Quinn McClain, Logan Pineda, Paige Tomaseski, Samantha Wagner, Coco Wu, Grady Gillan, Jazmin Barreras, Adriana Buchanan please see Ms. Bernabei now.

• Ben Koyak please see Mrs. Plankenhorn today during homeroom.

• Anyone interested in the IVCC food car competition please see Mr. Fitzpatrick during homeroom today or tomorrow.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, February 11, 2022

God is not in the business of tweaking.  God is in the business of transformation.  

• We have a JEAN DAY today.  Funds collected help our local sisters and brothers who are in need. Even if you rather not wear jeans, please consider a donation.

• The BIG BLUE CART (in science center) has just a few bags of food in it.  Hope you and your family will consider giving food to assist the hungry in our area.

• Ski Trip on Monday, the 21st.  Payment due this coming Monday the 14th.  You can still sign up.

• Last Supper Club outing to Dick's in Ladd.  This coming Thursday, the 17th.  Sign- up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door

• Polar Plunge on February 26th.  Sign-up is still possible.

• The next Boys' TEC is the end of February, the 26th to 28th.  If you want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• The Turnabout Dance will be on Saturday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in the gym. Ticket sales will be held Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 25. The cost is $5.00 per person. The following rules will be in place:  

  ·      You DO NOT have to fill out a Covid form in order to attend. However, EVERYONE will be required to wear a mask. If you are not wearing one during the dance you will be asked to leave.  

  ·      You may bring a guest from another school. Saint Bede students are responsible for picking up a guest form in the main office AND returning it to the main office by Monday, Feb. 28. This date is firm and no exceptions will be allowed. See Mrs. Manning if you have questions. 

• Senior 7th semester transcripts are now complete and have been uploaded to parchment and the Common App. Seniors who want to see your transcript and GPA need to place an order in Parchment. Instructions for Parchment have been sent to seniors in your school email for those who need it. Remember, the transcript icon in Parchment does not update to show your most recent transcript. If you want to see the most recent copy of your transcript you must order a transcript to be sent to yourself. You will then receive an email from Parchment with a link. Click on the link to download your transcript.

• Seniors, this is a reminder to make sure your service hours are entered, verified and approved.  If you do not completed your service hour requirement you will not graduate. You will not receive your final transcript or diploma until this graduation requirement is met.

• Stage Rats crew TONIGHT at 7:30 in the gym.

• A retainer was found after lunch yesterday. It is in the main office.

• Good luck to the individual wrestlers and girls’ bowling team at Sectionals tomorrow!

• We are a safe school zone remember to be RESPONSIBLE and speak up when someone is being mistreated. To show your INTEGRITY by doing what is right. To always RESPECT your school, teachers and each other. To SPEAK UP to teachers – it’s all confidential. Do not be a complacent BYSTANDER.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• Kristal DeLaTorre, Hayden Arkins, Evan Fitzpatrick, Rubi DeLaTorre, Seth Ferrari, Henry Mertel, James Erwin and Summer Conlin please come to the main office now.

• Pia Mindrup please see Mr. Harlow with your chromebook and charger.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, February 10, 2022

We must not allow the mistakes of our lives to discourage us from boldly living our faith. 

• Looking for one more Softball Team Manager:  See Mrs. Mennie in the Business Office if interested.

• The next Boys' TEC is the end of February, the 26th to 28th.  If you want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Ski Trip on Monday, the 21st.  Payment due this coming Monday, the 14th.  You can still sign up.

• Looking ahead.  Last Supper Club outing to Dick's in Ladd.  Next Thursday, the 17th.

• Polar Plunge on February 26th.  Sign-up is still possible.

• Jean Day tomorrow to support our needy sisters and brothers. If you can help in collecting money, please see Fr. Ronald.  Jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips, no half/crop tops and no hoodies.  If you choose not to wear jeans the daily DENNIS uniform dress code needs to be followed. 

• All student government members need to see Mrs. Manning to sign up for a day to sell Turnabout Dance tickets. Stop by her room in the basement anytime throughout the day before Friday! An information sheet will be given to you at that time

• The Turnabout Dance will be on Saturday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in the gym. Ticket sales will be held Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 25 during each of the lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The following rules will be in place:

  ·      You DO NOT have to fill out a Covid form in order to attend. However, EVERYONE will be required to wear a mask. If you are not wearing one during the dance you will be asked to leave. 

  · You may bring a guest from another school. Saint Bede students are responsible for picking up a guest form in the main office AND returning it to the main office by Monday, Feb. 28. This date is firm and no exceptions will be allowed. See Mrs. Manning if you have questions.

• Tea Club meets TODAY after school in the commons.  Have some tea, honey, and biscuits.

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the Art Studio

• Senior 7th semester transcripts are now complete and have been uploaded to parchment and the Common App. Seniors who want to see your transcript and GPA need to place an order in Parchment. Instructions for Parchment have been sent to seniors in your school email for those who need it.

• Service Hour Opportunities for March and April:  Knights of Columbus in Utica need volunteers to help with their Friday Fish Fries during Lent.  The dates are March 4th, 11th, 18th ,25th, April 1st and 8th.  Need volunteers from 4:00-7:00 PM.  Please contact Mrs. Prushinski for information and to sign-up.

  HOMEROOM MEETING

• The following please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom: Connor Brown, Paige Kraml, Veronica Martin, Marco Rizzi, Brianna Torres, Alyssa Torri, Bella Verucchi.

• Girl’s bowling team please come to the main office during homeroom.