ANNOUNCEMENTS -Thursday, November 3, 2022

Those who can hold their tongue have enormous inner strength.  It is likely that those who cannot hold their tongue, have lost control in other areas of life as well.

•  If your family may be interested in hosting National Evangelization Team members when they are here for NET days on December 1st and 2nd, please let Fr. Ronald know.

• Esports wins again!  Our Smash Ultimate team; Julian Villava, Gavin Sandoval, and Noah Buck won against De LaSalle Institute in Chicago, 2-1.

•  Boys basketball officially starts Monday, November 7th. Practice schedules will be posted on Twitter and Facebook. Contact coach Hanson with any questions.

•  Any students interested in film production and design, social media videos, etc. please see Mr. Armato.  If enough students are interested, we will try to start a club and work on some athletic related promotional type projects.  

•  Students check your St. Bede email to get your orders in for Golf Regional Championship t-shirts.

•  Mrs. Manning's E2 World History class will report to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room (204) for class today. Bring your Chromebooks. 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

We need to be a source of encouragement in our friends' lives.

•  Today is All Souls Day. In prayer, let us remember all our deceased relatives and friends.

•  There are some food items in the Big Blue Cart.  We need more.  When full food will be delivered to help our hungry sisters and brothers.

•  Congratulations: Gianna Grivetti, the News Tribune Golfer of the Year. A great finish to 4 great years of Bruin golf we are proud of you “G”

•  Faculty & Staff: there is an order form for desk calendars in the mail room next to the paper cutters. Please put down the amount you need and include your department account number.

•  Esports win again!  Our Splatoon team; Gavin Sandoval, Micah Huettemann, Julian Villava, and Noah Buck, swept White Hall High School in Arkansas 3-0

• Mr. Davy’s C period class please report to Mrs. Morrow’s room (room 210) on THURSDAY and FRIDAY this week.

• Fr. Dom’s Religion Classes will be meeting in the Refectory today.

•   Any students interested in film production and design, social media videos, etc. please see Mr. Armato.  If enough students are interested, we will try to start a club and work on some athletic related promotional type projects. 

•  Logan Potthoff, Michael Shaw, and Jason Yang please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office after school.

• There will be no detention today.  Students who were to complete their det's today will be given until tomorrow to complete.  Any questions, please see Mr. Armato

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 1, 2022

There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.

•   Today is All Saints Day. We'll have an All-School mass.  Readers, banner carriers and Eucharistic ministers-- remember your role.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Sinecure-position requiring little or no work

•  Congratulations to September Teen of the Month winner Madelyn Torrance for October and John Brady for October. Madelyn and John are now eligible for the Teen of the Year competition at the end of the school year.

•  Seniors: Nov and Dec Elks Teen of the Month applications are due on Friday this week!  Students who have already turned in an application but have not been selected as Teen of the Month should make sure their applications are updated and shared with Ms. Bernabei in Google. Your application will be considered again. More applications from senior boys are needed!!!

•  Any students interested in film production and design, social media videos, etc. please see Mr. Armato.  If enough students are interested, we will try to start a club and work on some athletic related promotional type projects.  

•  Rehearsal for Fall Theatre will be at 2:30 today.

•  Just a reminder that today is the last day to turn in AP forms and money to Mrs. Pettway. Any forms and money turned in after today will include a late fee of $40. See Mrs. Pettway with any questions.

•  Congratulations to September Teen of the Month winner Madelyn Torrance for October and John Brady for October. Madelyn and John are now eligible for the Teen of the Year competition at the end of the school year.

•  Seniors: Nov and Dec Elks Teen of the Month applications are due on Friday this week!  Students who have already turned in an application but have not been selected as Teen of the Month should make sure their applications are updated and shared with Ms. Bernabei in Google. Your application will be considered again. More applications from senior boys are needed!!!

• Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

•  Ambassadors will meet briefly after school TODAY. We will be going over setup details for the Open House tomorrow.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 31, 2022

Have you become focused on yourself? If you focus on yourself, it will consume you.  Get outside of yourself. Focus on others. Serve.

• SAT Word of the Day: Paramount- more important than anything else.

•  Congratulations to the new cast of Fall Theatre! We will rehearse today and tomorrow after school. 

•  Attention Stage rats! We will work tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym, getting ready for Open House. 

•  Tomorrow is All Saints Day. We'll have an All-School mass.  Readers, banner carriers and Eucharistic ministers-- remember your role.

• If you are planning to attend try-outs today for Girls Basketball, make sure you check in with Mr. Armato to make sure you are approved to begin participation. 

•  Ambassadors in the Skit Group: we will meet tonight at 6:30 for skit practice. Please bring your Chromebooks.

• Peer tutoring will take place in room 111 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Ambassadors in the Uniform Fashion Show - please meet Mr. Steben in the Loft during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 28, 2022

Have you become focused on yourself? If you focus on yourself, it will consume you.  Get outside of yourself. Focus on others. Serve.

• SAT Word of the Day: Gregarious-outgoing or social

•  Lectio groups TODAY during both lunch periods in Mr. H's classroom.   Lunch provided.  All welcome.  If not able to make it, let Fr. Ronald know so that number of lunches can be adjusted.

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

•  Another win for Esports!  Last night our Mario Kart team; Julian Villava, Daliayah Farris, Noah Buck, and Gavin Sandoval won against Detour High School in Michigan.

•  The first practice for all 3 levels of girl’s basketball will be Monday.

• Softball players are needed to work quarters of the football game beginning at 2:00 tomorrow. A text was sent twice this week by coach Sons.  Please let him know of Mrs. Griggs if you can help.  The money made is for the Tennessee trip and equipment for the team.

• Just a reminder AP fee forms and money are due no later than Tuesday, November 1 to Mrs. Pettway in room 136

• Monday is Halloween. No costumes allowed. However, it will be a free sweatpants day. Sweatpants must be in good repair. Leggings, crop tops, and hoodies are not permitted.

• Don’t forget to visit the Herff Jones representatives outside the refectory during lunch today!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jake Delaney see Coach Cummings today

•  If anyone needs service hours, please see Mrs. Makransky this morning. 

•  Samantha Blaskiewicz, Evan Entrican, Jaxon Kozak, Jake Migliorini, Emma Smudzinski, and Devin Steil please see Mr. Hancock NOW

•  Griffin May please see Mr. Hancock now and bring your chrome book.

•   Victoria Mendez please see Mrs. Nambo now

•  Ambassador Skit members - we will meet in the loft during homeroom today. Bring your Chromebook!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 27, 2022

What matters most is how we treat the person who needs us the most in any given moment, not whether or not we get a task done.

• SAT Word of the Day: Effluvia-an unpleasant or harmful odor

•  Last Supper Club had a great supper at Riverfront Grill.  Those who have not, yet, paid can get payment to Fr. Ronald.

• Lectio groups TOMORROW during both lunch periods in Mr. H's classroom.   Lunch provided.  All welcome.  If not able to make it, let Fr. Ronald know so that number of lunches can be adjusted.

•  Let's fill the Blue Cart, again.  Our hungry sisters and brothers will appreciate it.

• Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season.

• Friday, after school in the commons, Tea Club meeting until 4. 

•  There have been several students a day requesting to go out to their cars to get bags, projects, etc. The main office will no longer be allowing students out to their cars. Please bring your materials in with you in the mornings.

•  Service hours available for any students who work the concession stand at tonight’s volleyball game or Saturday’s football game. Please let Mr. Hancock know if you plan to work.

•  Students please make sure to get a pass from the office if you will be leaving school early for an appointment. When you return you must bring your doctor’s note back to the office and get a slip to get back into class. If you are absent you will need to get a pass from the office the day you return.

• Tonight, our Lady Bruins take the court at 6 pm for a chance to become back to back Regional Champs. Let’s fill the gym and show our support!

• Fr. Dominic's religion classes should bring coats to class in addition to all class materials. We will be going outside briefly.

• Auditions for Fall Theatre after school today in the little theatre of the abbey church. You can also audition tonight at 7:45 p.m. See Fr. Dom if you have questions or need to arrange an alternative audition time.  

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors in the skit or uniform fashion show: meet in the loft during homeroom.

•  Ali Arslan to Mrs. Wagner’s office

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Love people where they are, not where you think they should be.

• SAT Word of the Day: Cashe- a collection of similar items stored in a secret place.

•   This evening at 6:00 is our next Last Supper Club outing to Riverfront Grill in Peru.  Cost is $15. All are welcome.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office. Check out the choices. Signup by 12:30 today.

•  Lectio TODAY and Friday during lunch in Mr. H's classroom.  Today 2nd lunch for seniors and juniors.  Friday during both lunches for the others. Lunch provided.  All welcome.  If not able to make it, let Fr. Ronald know so that number of lunches can be adjusted.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 111 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

•  Esports is on a winning streak!  Our St. Bede Splatoon team; Gavin Sandoval, Julian Villava, Micah Huetteman, and Noah Buck, dominated Moss Point High School 3-1 last night!

  That makes 4 wins in a row!

•  Esports League of Legends season is starting now.  If interested, check the esports google classroom, or see Mr. Fess. 

•  Complete and submit your FAFSA in one night with assistance from a FAFSA professional! Come to the FAFSA Completion Workshop for seniors and parents. Tonight, 6-8 pm, in the SBA Computer Lab, Room 208. See your email for more information and a list of what you need to bring.

• Juniors, sign up with Ms. Bernabei now for the Health Care Career Fair hosted by IVCC and the ACC on Nov 14th. Only 10 spots available!

•  Isaiah Hart, Jason Yang, and Michael Shaw please come to the main office during one of your passing periods.

•  Happy National Pumpkin Day! Did you know that Illinois is the United States' leading producer of pumpkins? Now you do. Go get a PSL to celebrate, and bring Mrs. Rynkewicz one, too

•  Changes in times for auditions for Fall Theatre:

  ·      Today after school at 3:00 PM

  ·      Tonight at 7:30 PM

  ·      Tomorrow after school at 3:00 PM

  There will not be auditions on Thursday evening. See Father Dom if you need to schedule another time.

•  Ambassadors and Delegates will take their yearbook picture today IMMEDIATELY after school outside the Old Main doors. Please be prompt so that athletes can get to practice.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Prom committee meeting in PSC #16, on Thursday, October 27 during homeroom.

• Emma Slingsby, Grady Gillan, and Samantha Blaskiewicz please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office during Homeroom.

•  Lena Sartin, Ava Balestri, Maggie Arkins and Ella Mudge (9th grade) please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 24, 2022

If we don't know where we are going, then no amount of trying will get us there. 

• SAT Word of the Day: Emulate-match or surpass

•  Wednesday is our next Last Supper Club outing to Riverfront Grill in Peru.  All are welcome.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office. Check out the choices.

•  Lectio on Wednesday and Thursday during lunch periods. Watch for when your group meets.  Newcomers are always welcome.

• It is that time of year to begin sign up for the WYSE competition.  This competition is a series of hard tests to flex your college readiness for a science/engineering field.  Typically, it is for juniors and seniors to compete in.
  Here are the categories.
  Categories: Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, Math
  You will need to select 2 categories for your testing and take both tests.  

• Class code ul3v4dp 

• Class link https://classroom.google.com/c/NTU4MjYyOTc5Mzc2?cjc=ul3v4dp 

• Scholastic Bowl starts tomorrow first practice after school in the Art Studio

•  Boys Bowling practice begins today.  Practice is from 3:15 until 4:45 Monday through Thursday at the IV Superbowl.  You must be registered to participate.  If you are not yet registered for winter athletics, please see Mr. Armato today.

• Congratulations to the Boys XC team for advancing to the Sectional Meet this Saturday!

•  The first round of the class 1a Football playoffs will be hosted here on Saturday.  Join us at 2pm as your Bruins take on Foreston HS.  Admission is $5 per person.

•  The Class 1A girls VB regional begins tonight at 6pm.  The Lady Bruins play tomorrow at 6pm vs Streator Woodland.  Admission is $5 per person; no passes are accepted.  This does mean that students do need to pay to attend.

•  Mrs. Olivero-Gong’s period F & G classes please report to study hall in the Science Center today.

•  Seniors please stop and see Mrs. Nambo to approve your names for diplomas if you have not done so already.

•  Happy Diwali from the Heritage Club!

•  Kamila Ortiz bring Miss Gavina your $2 NOW!!!

•  Will the following students go to Miss Gaviña’s classroom (115) now? Olivia Orteza, Anna Rudenko, Amy Tran, Julian Villava.

•  The season has ended for the girl’s cross-country team Saturday at Seneca’s regional race. The team of Macy Zeglis, Madelyn Torrance, Jaelyn Weber, and Sammie Wagner competed with tenacity and pride. Congratulations on a great season.

•  Would you like to be on stage at Saint Bede without having to sing and dance? Then Fall Theatre is for you! Come to a meeting during homeroom tomorrow in the Collaboration Room of the Perino Science Center to get more information. No experience necessary, and there are acting parts both small and large.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 21, 2022

Give yourself a chance to be who you were created to be. 

• Happy Principal Appreciation Day to Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. Armato!

•  SAT Word of the Day: Rife- a common occurrence

• This coming Wednesday, October 26th, is our next Last Supper Club outing to Riverfront Grill in Peru.  All are welcome.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Lectio sessions next week. Newcomers are always welcome.

•  Over the weekend remember our hungry sisters and brothers and pick up some food to put in the Blue Cart.

•  It is that time of year to begin sign up for the WYSE competition.  This competition is a series of hard tests to flex your college readiness for a science/engineering field.  Typically, it is for juniors and seniors to compete in.
  Here are the categories.
  Categories: Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, Math
  You will need to select 2 categories for your testing and take both tests.  

  Class code ul3v4dp 

  Class link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTU4MjYyOTc5Mzc2?cjc=ul3v4dp 

• Wednesday afternoon our St. Bede Smash Ultimate Esports team; Gavin Sandoval, Noah Buck, and Julian Villava won against Saint Anthony High School in Effingham, IL

•  Thursday afternoon our St. Bede Mario Kart Esports team; Julian Villava, Gavin Sandoval, Daliayah Farris, and Noah Buck won against Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, MO.

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

• Congratulations to Ryan Brady on being nominated by faculty/staff and his classmates as this year’s winner of the DAR award and to Morgan Nawa for being named the SAR award winner!

• Seniors, if you have not approved your name with Mrs. Nambo for your diploma please stop in the office today and do so.

•  Ambassadors: we will take our yearbook picture on Tuesday, October 25 IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL. Weather permitting, we will take the photo outside the Old Main staircase. Please wear your Ambassador pullover for the picture. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Clayton Justi and Lorelei Denny please see Mrs. Nambo now.

•  Summer Conlin, Dylan Hunter, and Veronica Bartlett please see Mr. Hancock during homeroom and bring your Chrome Book

•  Hayden Arkins, Garrett Connelly, Sue Huynh, Amy Tran please come to the counseling office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 20, 2022

A big part of mercy is simply being with people in their pain and suffering, holding them physically or spiritually, even if there is nothing else you can do for them.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Recapitulate- summarize and state again the main points.

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

• This coming Wednesday, October 26th, is our next Last Supper Club outing to restaurant #80.  All are welcome.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.

• Don’t forget to place your order for Football Playoff Attire. A link was sent to you via text and email. Deadline is today by midnight!

• If you are missing a calculator, please come see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office.

• There will be Open gym for basketball today from 3:30-5:00.

• Don’t forget Methodist College will be here today during Lunch! Also, Quincy University will be here tomorrow during lunch outside the Refectory.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Michael Shaw, Katie Zeller, and Gavin Hahn please Abbot Michael near the Loft today during homeroom.

• Jake Delaney and Brendon Pillion see Coach Cummings during homeroom.

• Girls Tennis meet in the Science Center during homeroom.

• Ryan Slingsby please come to the Main Office during homeroom.

• Ryan Brady and Morgan Nawa please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

• There will be a fan bus to tonight's FINAL volleyball game against the Ridgewood Spartans. The bus will leave for Cambridge at 5:30 and is FREE OF CHARGE to any student interested. Please see Mr. Steben outside the main office during homeroom to sign up.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 19, 2022

We need to cultivate an attitude of patience toward ourselves and families first, and then to all our sisters and brothers.

• SAT Word of the Day: Tenacious- Keep a firm hold on something.

• Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

• Landon Jackson, Mia Morrow and Angel Zhai please see Mrs. Nambo now.

• Reagan Stoudt please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office during one of your passing periods.

• St. Bede Academy will be hosting the IHSA Volleyball Regional next week with games beginning on Monday, Oct. 24th.  All individuals attending the event must pay the IHSA admission price of $5 per person. No passes accepted.

• Mrs. Cox’s F period Calculus class to report to room 212, Mrs. Bruner’s room.

• One week from today, Wednesday, October 26th, is our next Last Supper Club outing to restaurant #80.  All are welcome.  Watch for details.

• Let's remember the empty blue cart.  Our sisters and brothers are hungry.  A reminder to the student who has green beans in her car.  Bring them in.

• Methodist College will be outside the Refectory during Lunch tomorrow!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 17, 2022

God and silence are great friends.  We need to listen to God, because it's not what we say, but what He says to us and through us that matters.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Wry- Using dry or mocking humor

•  Scholastic Bowl is about to get underway we will have a meeting Tuesday after school in the art studio for everyone interested

•  Olivia Orteza, please bring your T-Shirt money

• If you need any assistance on your FAFSA, come to the Loft during lunch TODAY!

• Can the following students come see Mrs. Hurst in the main office during one of your passing periods: Alan Spencer, Johnnie Brown, Chipper Rossi, Phillip Gray, and Westin Heersink

• Join us for the last volleyball game of the regular season! On Thursday, October 20, there will be a fan bus from St. Bede to Cambridge High School for the final showdown between the St. Bede Bruins and the Ridgewood Spartans. If you are interested in traveling, sign up outside Mr. Steben's office. Priority will be given based on seniority. Don't wait - space on the bus is limited!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 14, 2022

Remember: You are carrying out God's plan in history every moment of your life.

• Interested in choosing the date and place for the next Last Supper Club outing?  See Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• Thanks to all who brought food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Now, we can start filling the Blue Cart, again.

•  Mrs. Griggs needs help in the concession stand Saturday and selling 50/50 tickets.  If you can help, please see her today!! Service hours available if you are not on the softball team.

•  Happy Day of The Defender in Ukraine from Heritage Club!!  

• Will Brendan Pillion, Catie Lukancic and Ruby Burr pick up fan gear from Mrs. Prokup's office?

•  Please keep the following students in your prayers.  They will receive the sacrament of confirmation this Sunday.    Mae Hagenbuch, Breanna Martinez, Lily Soliman, Anna Cyrocki, and Ryan Soliman.     

•  Scholastic Bowl is about to get underway we will have a meeting Tuesday after school in the art studio for everyone interested

• St. Bede Esports is on a winning streak!  Last night our Mario Kart team; Julian Villava, Daliayah Farris, Noah Buck and Caden Carls won against Midway High School in Missouri.

• Any chance about 5 kids would want to volunteer tomorrow for hours for our Harvest Fest event?  Mrs. Nambo is looking for about 5 kids. Please come see her in the main office.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will Sadie Koehler and Lily Bosnich please come to the main office during homeroom to see Mrs. Hurst?

•  Will the following students come see Mrs. Hurst in the main office during homeroom: Ryan Brady, Violet Lopez, Micah Huettemann, Catherine Leon, and Johnna Bogatitius

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 13, 2022

Spend your days thinking about things that are good and true and noble, and you will become good and true and noble.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Vehemently- showing strong feeling

•  Interested in choosing the date and place for the next Last Supper Club outing?  See Fr. Ronald.

•  Yesterday was the 131st anniversary of dedication day of Saint Bede Academy.  Check for the photo of that day that's in the student dining room.

•  St. Bede Esports racks up 2 more wins!  Our Valorant team; George, Guo, Johnathon Hackney, Anthony Taylor, Michael Shaw and Henry Mertel won against East Alton Wood River High School.   Also, our Super Smash Brothers Ultimate team; Gavin Sandoval, Noah Buck, and Julian Villava won against Newark Community High School! 

•  An admissions rep from the University of IL will be here tomorrow, period B in the PSC, to talk to juniors & seniors and answer questions about their college & application process. Interested students must sign up with Ms. Bernabei now and let your B period teacher know you will miss class tomorrow.  Students are responsible to make up all missed work.

•  Seniors should be checking the scholarship list on Ms. Bernabei’s website regularly. New opportunities will be added as they become available. See your email for a link.

•  Our ISAC rep will be here on Monday in the loft during the lunch periods to answer questions and help seniors with their FAFSA.  No sign-up required. Bring your FAFSA long-in information if you have your account set up.  If you need help setting up your account bring your Chromebook, cell phone and social security number.

•  Kamila Ortiz, Grace Millington, Olivia Orteza, Anna Rudenko, Andrea Brander, and Aubrey Siebert need to bring their Heritage Club tshirt money NOW!

•  Kohls is having their National Hiring Event October 13-15, 2022. If you are interested please reference the email sent to you by Mrs. Hurst.

•  Will the following families pick up fan gear from Mrs. Prokup's office: Newman, Dugosh, Dove, Burr, Lukancic, Morrow, Gillan, Coventry and Pillion

• University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana and St. Francis Medical Center of Nursing will be on campus outside the Refectory during Lunch tomorrow!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Veronica Bartlett and Ryann Shue please see Mr. Hancock during Homeroom and bring your Chromebook.

•  Noah Buck and Tyler Walsh please come to the main office during Homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Christians are different.  Or, at least they should be.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Fictive- Created by imagination

• Still accepting food for the Blue Cart.  We hope to make a delivery at the end of the week.

•  Congrats to the Cross-Country team who competed in the 45 team Columbus Day Amboy Invitation Monday.

• For the Lady Bruins they were led by Macy Zeglis who finished 113th, and Madelyn Torrance at 140th.

• For the Guys on the Varsity level, Nathan Husser finished 100th. On the Frosh/Soph level Greyson Marincic 22nd, Johnny Brown was 36th, Haiden Ator 45th and Frank Fan 49th. Next meet is Thursday at Home at 4:00. Come out and support our team.

•  Please release members of girls tennis today at 2:30pm.

•  The following students need to bring their shirt money to Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz TODAY: Kamila Ortiz, Grace Millington, Olivia Orteza, Anna Rudenko, Andrea Bradner, Aubrey Siebert, and Abby Michels

•  Registration is now open for ALL winter sports. Please see Mr. Armato for more information.

•  All softball players are needed to help out in the concession stand or sell 50/50 tickets for part of the game on Saturday.  Please see Mrs. Griggs or email her for your preferred time slot by Thursday.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jazmin Barreras-Vasquez, Gavin Hahn, and Jonathan Hackney please see Abbot Michael near the Loft today during Homeroom.

•  Genavyve Barnes please come to the main office.

•   Will SBASG exec board please see Miss Brady today during homeroom.

•  Ryann Shue, Yannis Yong, and Jordan Coventry please see Mrs. Hurst During Homeroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 6, 2022

If we want to pass on our faith, we can only pass on what we have.  We can't give what we don't have.  There are no shortcuts.

• SENIORS- please fill out the DAR/SAR ballot sent by Mrs. Nambo ASAP. Several of you still need to do so.

•  Just a reminder that this week begins peer tutoring. If you need tutoring, in any subject, please come to room 111 during your study hall or after school on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 2:40-3:30.

•  Don’t forget that the Air Force will be visiting our campus today during lunch.

•  HERITAGE CLUB, BRING YOUR MONEY TO MISS GAVINA OR MRS RYNKEWICZ TODAY! 

• Congratulations to our Splatoon Esports team: Gavin Sandoval, Henry Mertel, Julian Villava, and Noah Buck, for their win against Pocahontas high school in Arkansas!

• If you purchased a homecoming shirt from Mr. Eustice’s Econ class last week and still owe please turn in your money to Mr. Eustice ASAP

• Attention Ambassadors: we still need people to attend the Lostant visit next Tuesday afternoon. If you are able to help out, please sign up outside Mr. Steben's office ASAP!

• Currently, Sports Registration is open for Bowling.  If you are a bowler and you have not yet registered, please see Mr. Armato during lunch or your passing period. 

• Registration for ALL WINTER SPORTS will open next week. 

•  SENIOR Student-Athletes for FALL Sports.  ALL SPORT SENIOR NIGHT is Saturday. October 15.  Please make sure you or your parent fills out the Google Form that was both texted and emailed to you.  ALL students and parent/family escorts must be at the FB field by 4pm on Oct. 15.  Any questions, please see Mr. Armato.

• All of Mr. Davy’s Religion 3 classes and Mr. H’s sophomore D & F classes meet in the collaboration room today. Mr. H’s H period class meet in room 141.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 5, 2022

People don't fail because they want to fail; they fail because they don't know how to succeed.

•  Mrs. Leffelman's H period biology please report to (Mrs. Morrow's) room 210 today.

•  Happy World Teachers’ Day from the Heritage Club! 

•  Heritage Club members must bring their t-shirt money to Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz BEFORE THURSDAY 10/6.

•  Just a reminder that this week begins peer tutoring. If you need tutoring, in any subject, please come to room 111 during your study hall or after school on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 2:40-3:30.

• Educators of Beauty will be outside of the Refectory today during lunch today!!!

•  The Air Force will be on campus outside the Refectory during lunch tomorrow.

•  There is a growing pile of lost and found items in the main office. Please stop in if you had left anything behind over the homecoming weekend.

• If you made it on the September leader board please stop in the main office to pick up your star!

•  Mr. Allen’s G period PE class report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room (204) today. Bring your chromebooks.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jazmin Barreras-Vasquez and Noah Buck please see Abbot Michael near the loft.

• All girls’ basketball players meet Coach Mickley in the refectory now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 4, 2022

You were made in the image of God.  Act accordingly.

• SAT Word of the Day: Importunate- persistent

•  Mrs. Leffelman's H period biology please report to (Mrs. Morrow's) room 210 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. 

•  Heritage Club members must bring their t-shirt money to Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz BEFORE THURSDAY 10/6.

•  Shout out to the student’s on homecoming night that ate at the Stone Jug. You all know who you are. It was brought to our attention how you represented your school with great integrity. Thank you for doing the right thing, even when we were not watching!

• If you earned a star on the leader board, you may come to the office to pick up your star! October starts a new month, lots of room for new stars!!!!

•  There is open gym today from 3:30-5:00

• Let's go Bruins!  We want to fill the Blue cart with food.

•  Just a reminder that this week begins peer tutoring. If you are in need of tutoring, in any subject, please come to room 111 during your study hall or after school on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 2:40-3:30.

•  Juniors, seniors & parents are encouraged to attend College Information Night tomorrow evening, 6-7:30 in the PSC. Learn about college applications, financial aid, scholarships and more! See Ms. Bernabei with questions.

•  Seniors, at this point in the school year you should have a strong start on your college applications and FAFSA. If you need help see Ms. Bernabei. She can’t help you if you if you don’t ask!

•  Sophomores: Engels, Migliorini, Koehler & Marincic, get your HOBY information forms turned in to Ms. Bernabei asap!

•  Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month September nominees:  Madelyn Torrance & Connor Brown and the October nominees:  Kylie Cofoid & John Brady. Their applications have been submitted to the Oglesby Elks club to compete for Teen of the Month with nominees from other area high schools. Congratulations and good luck!  The next Elks Teen of the Month application deadline is November 4th. Right now, I have zero applications from boys!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Logan Potthoff please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 3, 2022

What do you think about the most?  That's your treasure.  That's your heart.

•  Mrs. Leffelman's H period biology please report to (Mrs. Morrow's) room 210 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. 

•  You want pumpkin spice? We have pumpkin spice!  Tea Club today after school in the commons. 

•  Heritage Club members must bring their tshirt money to Miss Gavina or Mrs. Rynkewicz BEFORE THURSDAY 10/6.

•  Won't be long and the Blue Cart will be filled.  Please bring food to fill it.

•  Mrs. Griggs would like to thank everyone that participated and supported the variety show Friday night. 

• Attention Ambassadors - 8th grade visits start this week! Please check the schedule to see when you will miss class. Schedule is posted in the Google Classroom or outside Mr. Steben's office (134).

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All Ambassadors need to get a Visit Cheat Sheet from Mr. Steben during Homeroom TODAY!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 30, 2022

Whatever we think, we become.

• SAT Word of the Day: Nomenclature - the choosing of names for things.

• Won't be long and the Blue Cart will be filled.  Please bring food to fill it.

• Softball players are needed to work for one hour during the homecoming game.  Mrs. Griggs sent out an email Monday, please reply so she can schedule workers.

• Variety show rehearsal this Tuesday at 7pm and Thursday following the powder puff game.  Volleyball players are excused Tuesday, but everyone else should plan to attend.

• Peer tutoring will begin Monday, October 3rd during your study hall and after school from 2:40-3:30 in the Academic Achievement room- 111. All are welcome to attend! Please see Mrs. Pettway with any questions or if you are interested in becoming a peer tutor!

• St. Bede golf strikes again with Jake Delaney and Brendon Pillion finishing in 4th and second place while helping your Bruins secure the Regional tittle. So now It's on to MONDAYS SECTIONALS.

• Please do not stand on, walk on, jump on, or sit on the new padding in the gymnasium.  The padding is not designed for that use.  It is designed for protection as well as aesthetics. 

  Thank you for helping keep our equipment nice. 

• Seniors: Elks Teen of the Month applications are due tonight by midnight.  I need 2 applications from the senior boys.  I only have one. Let’s go boys!

• Three more volunteers are needed to sell 50/50 for both the 10-12 and 12-2 shifts. See Mr. Davy or Ms. Bernabei now to volunteer. Service hours will be given.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei now: Lea Asani, Cindy Wu, Freya Li, Allison Rimmele, Larissa Zhang, Kylie Cofoid, Genavyve Barnes, Sierah Shaver, Amy Vy Tran, Sue Huynh, Lexi Heemstra, Addison Derlein, Jaelyn Weber, Kaden Nauman and Lorelei Denny.

• Congratulations to our Esports Valorant team - Anthony Taylor, Micah Hutteman, Michael Shaw, Johnathon Hackney, and George Guo.  Yesterday they beat Sandoval High School in a best of three match 13-1 and 13-2.

• Congratulations Gianna Grivetti on your 7th place finish in the Girls golf Regional and advancing to Mondays Sectional Good Luck “G”

• Boarding students who will be in the parade on any club float meet at the gym doors to be picked up and taken to the parade line up. The truck will leave AT 4:00 PM. If you are late you will not have a ride.

• If you ordered a homecoming shirt and have not received it, it is possible that it was ordered under a relative or parent name. Please stop in room 28 if you did not receive it.

• Students that are in the parade tonight please remember you MUST be at line up by 4:15. You are representing St. Bede and we are doing so in a new way this year. Please be respectful of the spectators, the City of Peru and the drivers and owners of the vehicles. Have fun and Be loud, Be proud, Be Bruin!

• Teachers please remember that Yannis Yong, Alyssa Schirz, Hunter Savage, and Violet Lopez will be with Mrs. Yaklich starting at 11:29 today.