ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, December 15, 2022

God wants us to come to him with our needs in prayer, and no request is too small or trivial. 

• SAT Word of Day: Winsome- attractive appearance or character

•  Help brighten the Christmas season for residents of Liberty Village.  On Wednesday, December 21st we will go Christmas caroling after exams.  Lunch on Fr. Ronald afterwards.  Sign-up sheet on board near his office.

•  Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!!!

•  Times for confession available tomorrow:  Periods A, D    Monday: Periods E1, F, G.   Confessions in small conference room of the science center.

• If we have any senior students who need service hours, please see Mr. Armato or Mr. Hancock.  They are always looking for help at athletic events and we have many opportunities coming up over the next 6-8 weeks.  

•  Anyone interested in auditioning for the spring musical taking place in March, please join the google classroom.  The code is C34zvke

  Auditions are planned the week that you come back from Christmas Break.

•  Finals season is here and Mr. Hancock reads his Chromebook chargers back! If you borrowed one, please return to Mr. Hancock ASAP!

•  Lectio today 2nd lunch, for juniors and seniors.  Please let Fr. Ronald know if you cannot make it.  Newcomers always welcome. 

•  Students who have lockers on the 3rd floor or in the basement please start bringing any non-essential items home. Your locker will need to be completely emptied when you leave for Christmas break.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Michael Shaw, Noah Buck, Gavin Hahn, and Jonathan Hackney please see Abbot Michael near the Loft today during homeroom.

•  All Ambassadors need to report to the Refectory during Homeroom IMMEDIATELY (if not sooner).

• Ella Hermes and Brenden Pillion please come to the main office during Homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 13, 2022

It is easy to find truth, though it is hard to face it, and still harder to follow it. 

• Ø SAT Word of Day: Stint- supply inadequate amount of something

•  Lectio tomorrow and Thursday.  Tomorrow both 1st and 2nd lunches.  Thursday, 2nd lunch, for juniors and seniors.   Newcomers always welcome.

•  Last Supper Club tomorrow to Lucero's in Spring Valley.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Christmas caroling at Liberty Village after exams next Wednesday.  Sign-up sheet outside Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!!!

•  The lunch room is becoming too loud.  Students are asked to please keep the volume level appropriate.  If we cannot accomplish this task, lunches will become silent.

•  Congratulations to the Sophomore Girls Basketball team on their victory over Kewanee last evening.  

•  Looking for concession stand help for service hours, freshman boys tournament Dec 17th thru Dec 22nd and Lady Bruins Tournament Dec 27th till the 30th. See Mr. Hancock!!!!!!!

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom today: Johnnie Brown, Devin Steil, CeCeliah Mendez, and Ryann Shue

•  Ali Bosnich and Maddy Dalton - please come to Mr. Steben's office during Homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 12, 2022

St. Francis once said: "Do few things but do them well.  Simple joys are holy."

•  Ø SAT Word of Day: Untoward- unexpected

• Looking ahead.  On Wednesday, December 21st we will go Christmas caroling after exams.  Lunch on Fr. Ronald afterwards.  Sign-up sheet on board near his office.

•  Lectio on Wednesday and Thursday.  Newcomers always welcome.

•  Last Supper Club on Wednesday.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!! Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!!!

•  SENIORS!!!!! Don’t forget about the Marquis Presentation during G Period in Mr. Eustice’s Room today!!!!!

•  Mrs. Cox’s E1 study hall please report to Mrs. Bruner’s room, #212

• Students who have lockers on the 3rd floor or in the basement please start bringing any non-essential items home. Your locker will need to be completely emptied when you leave for Christmas break.

•  Attention Stage Rats. We meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym for a work session. Meeting tomorrow in Fr. Dom's office during homeroom for all those going to Theatre Fest. 

• Scholastic Bowl practice Tuesday after school in the Art Studio

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom: Hunter Savage, Maggie Arkins, Carson Riva, Johnnie Brown, and Madeline Fabish

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The human soul is like a mirror to reflect the image and likeness of God.

•  SAT Word of Day: Zenith- peak

•  A special Thank-You to all who brought in toys and books.  You will make lots of kids happy on Christmas Day.

•  TOYS will be delivered today.   Help needed getting them for delivery.  Thanks to all who donated to help make less fortunate children's Christmas brighter.

•  Looking ahead.  On Wednesday, December 21st we will go Christmas caroling after exams.  Lunch on Fr. Ronald afterwards.  Sign-up sheet on board near his office.

•  Mr. Fitz says last call for the wyse academic challenge for juniors and seniors.  Class code is ul3v4dp

  Testing this year will be in person and Mr Fitz will be completing registration on WED so make sure to sign up and pick your two topics.

  Here is a clickable code for the pdf announcement

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

•  Scholastic Bowl practice after school today in the Art Studio

• Golf Regional Champion shirts are in stop by the Art Studio to pick up your order.

• All-school mass tomorrow to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of Mary the Mother of God.

•  Friday will be a relaxed dress code day for charity. Sweat pants or jeans.  $3 or two food items.  Also, Ugly Christmas sweaters will be allowed and prizes given to the 3 best ones.

• Seniors interested in pursuing the skilled trades after graduation, especially electricians and welders: a representative from Marquis Energy in Hennepin will be here on Dec 9th during period G to share information about their paid apprenticeship opportunities.  Sign up now in the counseling office.

•  IVCC registration forms have been mailed to students taking Eng1001, Speech1001 and Psyc1000. Please complete the registration form at return it to the main office by this Friday, Dec 7th.

•  Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!

• Ambassadors - check the Google Classroom for signups. Please sign up for your items by TOMORROW or you will be assigned what to bring.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom:

• Arianna Heersink, Violet Lopez, Hunter Savage, Alyssa Schirz, and Yannis Yong

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Monday, December 5, 2022

Unless we are anchored in something beyond the here and now, chances are we will drown in the present moment.

• SAT Word of Day: Palatial- resembling a palace

•  TOYS will be delivered today.   Help needed getting them for delivery.  Thanks to all who donated to help make less fortunate children's Christmas brighter.

•  All-School mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on Wednesday.

•  Looking ahead.  On Wednesday, December 21st we will go Christmas caroling after exams.  Lunch on Fr. Ronald afterwards.  Sign-up sheet on board near his office.

•  Friday will be a relaxed dress code day for charity.  Details to follow.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will Michael Shaw, Alivia Payne and Tyler Jordan please come to the main office during homeroom

•  Katie Zeller, Kylie Cofoid, Sammie Wagner, Callan Hueneburg, Hayden Arkins: please see Mr. Steben in his office during Homeroom today

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Friday, December 2, 2022

Christ wants us to live better today than you did yesterday, and to live better tomorrow than you did today.

• SAT Word of Day: Terse- Sparing in use of words

•  Seniors interested in pursuing the skilled trades after graduation, especially electricians and welders: a representative from Marquis Energy in Hennepin will be here on Dec 9th during period G to share information about their paid apprenticeship opportunities.  Sign up now in the counseling office.

•  Still time to get toys in. Remember how you looked forward to Christmas morning as a child.  Give some less fortunate children a great Christmas morning.

•  Weight room will be open Friday(today) after school from 3-4:20 pm

• Mr. Fitz’s G Period please report to room 201 (Mrs. Manning’s room) today.

•  Regional Champion golf shirts are in. See Coach Cummings during homeroom.

• TOYS will be delivered on Monday. So, you still have time to help make a child happy on Christmas morning.

• NET Day for Freshmen today. The days begin after Period A in the gym.  Let us keep our Freshmen and the NET team in our prayers.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  We will have an Ambassador meeting during Homeroom in the refectory.

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Thursday, December 1, 2022

Love is a choice, not a feeling -- and it's a choice that proves itself with action.

•  SAT Word of Day: Refute- prove to be wrong or false

•  Still time to get toys in. Remember how you looked forward to Christmas morning as a child.  Give some less fortunate children a great Christmas morning.

•  NET Days Sophomores today and Freshmen tomorrow. Jean Day dress code for those on NET days. The days begin after Period A.  Let us keep them and the NET team in our prayers.

•  Seniors interested in pursuing the skilled trades after graduation, especially electricians and welders: a representative from Marquis Energy in Hennepin will be here on Dec 9th during period G to share information about their paid apprenticeship opportunities.  Sign up now in the counseling office.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom:

  Daliayah Farris, Tanayiah Allison, Arianna Heersink, and Celeste Thompson

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Wednesday, November 30, 2022

What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? 

•  SAT Word of Day: Modicum- small or minimal portion.

•  Still time to get toys in. Remember how you looked forward to Christmas morning as a child.  Give some less fortunate children a great Christmas morning.

•  Lectio today in Mr. H's classroom for Juniors and Seniors in lunch 2. If you can't make it, let Fr. Ronald know, so that he will have the right number of lunches. Newcomers always welcome.

•  NET Days Sophomores tomorrow and Freshmen on Friday. Jean Day dress code for those on NET days. The days begin after Period A.

•  Seniors interested in pursuing the skilled trades after graduation, especially electricians and welders: a representative from Marquis Energy in Hennepin will be here on Dec 9th during period G to share information about their paid apprenticeship opportunities.  Sign up now in the counseling office.

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

•  Attention Softball!!!!! The weight room will be available for all levels Thursday from 6:00–7:30 PM. Please enter through the gym and into the tunnel.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom:

  Tanayiah Allison, Arianna Heersink, Fatima Mandujano, Breanna Martinez, Kailey Moore, and Celeste Thompson

•  Gavin Marquez and Philip Gray please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office now.

•  Annabel Baker please see Mr. Hancock now and bring your Chromebook

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Just as our bodies need food, our souls need nourishment, too.

• Ø SAT Word of Day: Resilient: able to withstand

•  The Toy drive is underway.  Toys and books due by the end of this week.  Thanks to all who have already been generous.

•  Lectio groups today and tomorrow in Mr. H's classroom.  Today, Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors in Lunch 1.   Tomorrow:  Juniors and Seniors in lunch 2. If you can't make it, let Fr. Ronald know so that he will have the right number of lunches. Newcomers always welcome.

•  NET Days on Thursday and Friday. Sophomores on Thursday and Freshmen on Friday. Jean Day dress code for those on NET days.

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during your homeroom today:

  Tanayiah Allison, Arianna Heersink, Jaxon Kozak, Violet Lopez, and Madisonlynn Lyons-Lewis

• Ambassadors: check your email and Google Classroom throughout the school day today. Why? Simple answer: check your email. Or the Classroom.

•  Attention Stage Rats!!!! Work sessions tonight at 7:30 PM in the gym.

•   See Fr. Dom if you want to get some service hours later this week.

•  Mrs. Gavina’s F period report to Mrs. Leffelman’s Room.

•  For any student that was interested in the Multimedia Club, Mr. Armato will be conducting a brief meeting in "The Loft" after school tomorrow, Wednesday, and 2:45-3pm.  

• Lunch time:  If you have not noticed, we have been dismissing students a bit early from the lunch room.   This is in order to help with traffic flow out of the area.  Students need to transverse the hallways quietly as some classes are still finishing up.  If student cannot remain quiet upon early lunch room dismissal, we will be forced to go back to dismissing after the bell.  

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•   All seniors going on the Illinois Holocaust Museum field trip must report to the refectory RIGHT NOW and before any other meetings.

•   Bella Hagenbuch and Rei Jiang please come to the main office during Homeroom.

•  SGASG meeting today during homeroom in the Science Center.

•  Fr. Ronald needs help buying toys tomorrow after school.  If you can help, please see him now during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 28, 2022

Too often we are bold when we should be timid and timid when we should be bold.  Holy moments require boldness. 

•  SAT Word of Day: Tawdry-showy but cheap

• The Toy drive is underway.  Toys and books due by the end of this week.  Thanks to all who have already been generous.

• Girls' TEC this first weekend.

• Lectio groups tomorrow and Wednesday.  Tomorrow Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors in Lunch 1.   Wednesday:  Juniors and Seniors in lunch 2.

•  NET Days on Thursday and Friday. Sophomores on Thursday and Freshmen on Friday.

•  Tomorrow is a paid Sweatpants Day! Bring your $5.00 if you wish to participate! Remember, NO HOODIES are allowed.

•  Anyone interested in shopping with Fr. Ron for the Toy Drive on Wednesday after school, please see him TODAY to let him know you will be participating.

•  Attention Stage Rats!!!! Work sessions tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 PM in the gym.

• See Fr. Dom if you want to get some service hours later this week.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  There will be a brief Ambassador Meeting during homeroom TODAY!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 22, 2022

• SAT Word of Day: Grotto-small cave or cave-like structure

•  Happy Lebanese Independence Day from Heritage Club

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky today during homeroom: Arianna Heersink, Weston Heersink, Clayton Justi, Jaxon Kozak, & Violet Lopez

• Any senior who did not receive the permission slip for the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip needs to see Mrs. Rynkewicz NOW. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 21, 2022

The saints are friends who encourage us by their example to embrace life more fully.

•  SAT Word of Day: Scrupulous-diligent attention to details

•  Our Thanksgiving mass is tomorrow. We will have a food collection.  Your religion teachers have a list of suggested items for each class so we can have a variety.  If they have not announced the items, ask them to do so. Bring your food items to mass.

•  Toy drive has begun.  Please you the Thanksgiving break to pick up a toy or book.  They are due by December 1st.  

•  Scholastic Bowl at L-P today meet outside the Refectory after school.

•  Congratulations, Greyson Marincic on making the All-Tournament team at the Riverdale Tournament this weekend Greyson answered 26 tossups to earn 5th place among individuals.

•  Congratulations to the Sophomore Girls’ Basketball team for winning first place in the Thanksgiving Tournament this weekend!

•  All softball planning to play softball this spring, please meet Tuesday right after school in the science center to sign up so coaches can make sure we have enough uniforms.  It will take less than 10 minutes.  See Mrs. Griggs if you absolutely cannot attend.

•  We will have a Tea Club meeting Tuesday after school in the Perino science center commons.

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

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  If you are interested in St. Bede Academy’s new Podcast Club, come see Ms. Staggs in room 213 during homeroom today.

•  Would the following students see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom:

  Tanayiah Allison, Jazmin Barreras-Vasquez, Samantha Blaskiewicz, Johnnie Brown, and Rubi De La Torre

•  Seniors interested in pursuing the skilled trades after graduation, especially electricians and welders: a representative from Marquis Energy in Hennepin will be here on Dec 9th during period G to share information about their paid apprenticeship opportunities.  Sign up now in the counseling office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 17, 2022

God's mercy meets us in the here and now and leads to everlasting life.

• SAT Word of Day: Obfuscate-to confuse

• There will be a brief Ambassador meeting after school TODAY in the Perino Science Center. We will be reviewing the Open House and Placement Test, as well as talking about events for the rest of 2022.

• Culver's is hosting a fundraiser night for Peru Catholic School tonight from 5-8 PM. Stop here for dinner or dessert to help one of our local Catholic schools!

•  Last Supper Club today at Cafe Grace.  For those who need a ride, we will leave at 5:30 from the science center.

• Girls' Teens Encounter Christ weekend the first weekend of December.  See Fr. Ronald for more information.

•  Our Thanksgiving service is on Tuesday. We will have a food collection.  Your religion teachers have a list of suggested items for each class.

• Reminder that tomorrow is the Blood Drive. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Brady.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

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

• The following students Katie Zeller, Sue Huynh, Gorden Chen, Kamila Ortiz, Anna Cyrocki, Aubrey Siebert, Lili Soliman, Samantha Blaskiewicz, Daliayah Farris please go to Miss Gaviña’s classroom, 115, right now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The ways of the Lord may not be easy, and at times may be very difficult, but they are almost always simple.

• SAT Word of Day: Tout-attempt to sell something by aggressively pestering

•  Where can you see kings, queens, dragons AND puppets? At Fall Theatre this weekend!  Join us at 7:30 pm in the abbey church lecture hall for three short children's plays. Saint Bede students get in free, and so do all grade school children. So, bring your younger brothers and sisters. Fun for all ages!

•  Blood drive permission slips are due TODAY! Please drop them off in Ms. Brady’s room. Extra copies can be found in the main office.

• Today is your last chance to sign up for the blood drive, please see Miss Brady today if you'd like to donate.

•  Last Supper Club tomorrow at Cafe Grace.  Transportation available.  Sign-up sheet outside Fr. Ronald's office. Please sign up before end of school-today.

•  Girls' Teens Encounter Christ weekend the first weekend of December.  See Fr. Ronald for more information.

•  Are you handy?  See Fr. Ronald.  He needs help putting a small bookcase together.

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

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SBASG executive board please see Miss Brady now!

•  Joe Bima, Addison Derlein, Makenzie Hanson, Tegan Hewitt, Oliva Orteza, Hunter Savage, Amy Tran, Katie Zeller, Jaelyn Weber please come to the counseling office now.

  Today’s Lunch

• Sloppy Joes w/ Waffle Fries

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Open your heart, open your mind, and open your soul to the miracles God wants to work in and through you. 

•  SAT Word of Day: Jettison-throw or drop for an airplane or ship

•  Last Supper Club this Thursday at a great place in Princeton - Cafe Grace.  Transportation available.  Sign-up sheet outside Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Girls' Teens Encounter Christ weekend the first weekend of December.  See Fr. Ronald for more information.

•  Our Fall Theatre Production is this Friday and Saturday and we are presenting three short children's plays. Join us at 7:30 pm in the abbey church lecture hall. Saint Bede students get in free, and so do all grade school children. So, bring your younger brothers and sisters, especially anyone who might be interested in attending Saint Bede.

•  Peru Catholic School is hosting a fundraiser at Culver’s in Peru on Thursday, November 17 from 5-8 PM. A portion of their proceeds will go to Peru Catholic.

•  Scholastic Bowl practice afterschool today in the art studio

• For our female students, with the colder weather you are reminded that sweat pants worn under the skirts is not permissible under the St. Bede dress code. 

•  Also, students are only permitted to park in designated student parking areas regardless of the time or event.  Please refrain from parking in areas NOT designated as student parking.

•  Thank you in advance for your attention to these reminders.

• These students need to check their email ASAP for Heritage Club info for Friday: Katie Zeller, Sue Huynh, Gordon Chen, Kamila Ortiz, Olivia Lin, Anna Cyrocki, Aubrey Siebert, Lillian Soliman, and Samantha Blaskiewicz. 

• ATTENTION!!!!! There have been a number of students leaving their belongings in convenient locations around the building during lunch instead of their lockers or classrooms. This is NOT permitted and if your belongings are found during lunch beginning today, you WILL be issued a JUG! Your belongings are required to be in your locker or classroom.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Gus Burr and Gino Ferrari please come to the main office during homeroom

• Amy Tran, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office during homeroom.

  Today’s Lunch: 

• Macaroni and Cheese w/ Breadstick

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Friday, November 11, 2022

Trust God.  He made you. He knows what he's doing.

• SAT Word of the Day: Repose-a state of rest.

• On Monday, we'll start collecting toys for the Christmas Toy Drive.  More information will be given at tomorrow's prayer service.

• Don’t forget to Save the Date: Nov. 16th is the LaSalle Rotary Festival of Lights! 50% of the proceeds go to our school!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Thursday, November 10, 2022

God loves a good mess, if it helps us get the message.  And He's O.K. with things breaking sometimes, especially when it allows Him to break through to us.

• SAT Word of the Day: Berate-Scold or criticize.

• Tomorrow is Veterans Day.  Papers are on the table outside the student dining room. You can write names of veterans you know. Do so by lunch TODAY.   

• On Monday we'll start collecting toys for the Christmas Toy Drive.  More information will be given at tomorrow's prayer service.     

• Mr. Allen’s period F class report to Mrs. Leffelman’s classroom PSC Rm 16.

•  Heritage Club members need to complete the interest survey in Google Classroom by Friday, 11/4. 

• Attention Fall Theatre: Today’s rehearsal is cancelled. Our next rehearsal will be for the full cast Sunday evening at 7:30 PM.

• Save The Date- Nov. 16th, Festival of Lights at LaSalle Rotary Park! 50% of proceeds will go to St. Bede Academy.

• Detentions will be in room 14 today.

• Today’s Lunch: Chicken Alfredo & Garlic Bread.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

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

• Grady Gillan, Kailey Moore, Sapphire Maples, and Macy Zeglis please come to the main office during homeroom.

• Lea Asani, Ari Heersink, Ali Rimmele, Kylie Cofoid, Amy Tran, Georgina Guo, Macy Zeglis, Sammie Wagner, and Logan Pineda - report to the Loft during Homeroom.

• Would the following students please report to the room across from the business office at this time? Austin Tai, Yoyo Zhang, Katelyn Harth, Sure Huynh, Freya Li, Jason Song and Paige Tomaseski.

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Wednesday, November 9, 2022

By changing the way, you see the world, you change the way you see yourself.

•   SAT Word of the Day: Abet- encourage or assist.

• Friday is Veterans Day.  Papers are on the table outside the student dining room. You can put names of veterans you know.  We will pray for all of them on Friday. 

• 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 see Fr. Ronald for more information.

• Want a part time job where you can learn some home repair skills?  A friend who has rental homes is looking for a worker.  See Fr. Ronald, if interested.

• If you are in boy scouts, please see Fr. Ronald, now.

• Save the Date- Wednesday, November 16th LaSalle Rotary Park Festival of Lights- 50% of proceeds will go to our school!!!

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

• If you are interested in Mr. Fitz's science club there will be a meeting this Thursday After school.  In the science club we compete in stem related competitions and after-school lab events like bridge pal or edible car contest.  The join code for the science club is https://classroom.google.com/c/NTA0NDQ4NDI1NTk3?cjc=2se7p7z  

  2se7p7z.

• Attention all students: make sure that you have your ID card at lunch. Scanning your card at lunch makes the line move quicker, meaning you get more time to eat!

• Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Bowling Team on their victory over Eria-Prophetstown yesterday.  The top four individual performances were achieved by the Bruins with Dominic Fonderoli leading the way with both the high game (221) and high series (610).  

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Are you an Ambassador or Delegate? Do you wear a size medium or large shirt? See Mr. Steben during homeroom today to pick up a free Ambassador shirt from previous years. First come, first served!

• Ryan Shue please come to the main office during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Have the courage to be different. Don't let yourselves get swallowed up by a society of consumption and empty appearances.

•   SAT Word of the Day: Provincial-of or concerning a province or country.

• Friday is Veterans Day.  We will have a prayer service.  Papers are on the table outside the student dining room. You can put names of veterans you know.   We will pray for all of them on Friday.   

• 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 see Fr. Ronald for more information.

• Want a part-time job where you can learn some home repair skills?  A friend who has rental homes is looking for a worker.  See Fr. Ronald, if interested.

• Interested in donating blood on Friday? Sign ups will be outside the Refectory today and tomorrow!

• There will be a Student Government meeting during homeroom in the Science Center today!

• A rep. from Marquis will be at St. Bede during period G on Dec. 9, 2022 to provide information and answer questions about future job opportunities. Sign up to attend in the counseling office or with Mrs. Hurst. Seniors only!!!

• Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month November nominees: Ryan Brady & Macy Zeglis and December nominee: Kristal De La Torre. Their applications have been submitted to the Oglesby Elks club to compete with nominees from other area high schools for Teen of the Month. Congratulations and good luck! 

• The next and last Elks Teen of the Month application deadline is February 6th. Right now, I have zero applications from boys! If you have not been selected as a nominee you can update and resubmit your application. If you have been selected as a nominee but did not win Teen of the Month you cannot reapply.

• Fall Theatre after school in the gym for all who are available.

• Rehearsal at 7:30 pm for “Prince”

• Heritage Club members need to complete the interest survey in Google Classroom by Friday, 11/4. 

•  If you are interested in Mr. Fitz's science club there will be a meeting this wed after school.  In the science club we compete in stem related competitions and after-school lab events like bridge pal or edible car contest.  The join code for the science club is https://classroom.google.com/c/NTA0NDQ4NDI1NTk3?cjc=2se7p7z   2se7p7z

• Service Opportunities: Wednesday, Nov 9th- Crossbridge Church 4:00PM (Behind Debo’s Hardware). Thursday, Nov 10th- Spring Valley Christian Youth Center (in basement of courthouse).

• Save the Date: Wednesday, November 16th LaSalle Rotary Park Festival of Lights- 50% of proceeds will be donated to our school!!!!!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Bella Hagenbuch please come to the main office during homeroom.

• If you are in boy scouts, please see Fr. Ronald, now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Monday, November 7, 2022

Everything that happens every day is an opportunity for holiness.  The way we interact with others, the way we work and study and how we use our free time are all opportunities to grow in holiness.

• SAT Word of the Day: Imperious-assuming power without justification.

• Friday is Veterans Day.  We will have a prayer service.  Papers will be place on the table outside the student dining room. You can put names of veterans you know.   We will pray for all of them on Friday.

• Each year we participate in a TOY DRIVE so children less fortunate have a good Christmas.  This year they want toys by December 1st.  Watch for announcements about how we will have our drive at St. Bede.

• 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.

• Students in Mr. H's period G class report to Mrs. Manning's room (201) today.

• Fall Theatre rehearsal tonight at 7:30 p.m.

• Attention Stage Rats! Homeroom meeting tomorrow in the refectory for all those who worked on the Variety Show backdrop.

• A rep. from Marquis will be at St. Bede during period G on Dec. 9, 2022 to provide information and answer questions about future job opportunities. Sign up to attend in the counseling office or with Mrs. Hurst. Seniors only.

• Interested in donating blood on Friday? Sign ups will be outside the Refectory today and tomorrow!

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

• Lunch today: Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There will be an Ambassador Meeting in the Loft during Homeroom today.

• Steven Zhang to the Main Office during Homeroom Please!