ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Moral of the story: we're not in control, God is.  Forget that and we'll lose our way and our lives to fear and anxiety.

• Honors Banquet is tonight! Doors open at 6:00 PM.

•  SENIORS: Tomorrow is College T-Shirt Day!!! This is also a jeans day for Seniors!

•  REMINDER FOR SENIORS: if you are not going to use all 6 of your graduation tickets please turn the remainder into the main office ASAP.

• Senior Boys: Don’t forget to bring your $10 to the main office for the Senior Picnic.

•  Lectio today during 2nd lunch in Mr. H's classroom for juniors and seniors.

•  The Food Pantry let us know they are in need of cereal.  Bring in a box of your favorite cereal for the hungry kids of our area.

•  Opportunity on Saturday to help with a tree planting conservation project.  Service hours given.  See Fr. Ronald for details.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Service project: Conservation and Reforestation project in Arlington. Be ready to work this coming Saturday - April 29th. See Father Ronald or Mr. Davy for details.

• Want to show your support for St. Bede in your community? Yard signs are available for $7 per sign - what a steal! Order forms can be found outside Mr. Steben's office and are due by Friday, May 5th. 

• Attention Boys Basketball:  Anyone who hasn't turned in their basketball uniform please do so in the coach's office, after school on Wednesday, April 26th.

•  Any current junior representative in SBASG interested in running for a position on the executive board please see Miss Brady for a petition today. Petitions are due by the end of the day Friday, April 28th. 

•  Next week, club yearbook pictures will be taken Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during homeroom.  Student government will be taken Tuesday during extended homeroom. Tea Club, E sports, and coloring club Monday, and heritage club and Last Supper Club Wednesday.

•  Congratulations to the varsity softball team on winner last night vs. Sterling Newman.  Congrats to Maddy Dalton for hitting a 2-run homerun.  Also, congrats to the JV team on the big win against Erie-Prophetstown.  The JV team is looking for an extra player to play at an away game tomorrow, otherwise they will not have a full team.  If you have played softball before and can help out, please see Mr. Armato or Mrs. Griggs today.

•  On Monday the Bruins Tennis team notched their first win of the season by taking down Mendota. With the Scoreboard showing the dual match tied at 2 - 2, after singles wins by George Guo and Michael Shaw, the two seniors teamed up in the final match of the night at #1 Doubles. After dropping the first set 4-6, the veterans made some adjustments and took the momentum along with the second set by a 6-3 score, which forced a 3rd set super tie-break. The Bruins rolled - claiming a 10-4 victory which clinched the match for Saint Bede. The boys are back home tomorrow for a 4:30 tilt verses Peoria Christian.

•  Congratulations to the boys and girls track teams for their performances Monday at the BV Invite.

  For the Boys they were led by Tom Makransky winning the PV and 2nd in the Triple Jump. Greyson Marincic was 3rd in the 300 hurdles and Logan Pineda was 5th in the 800m. 

  For the Ladies – They were 3rd as a team and had 1st place finishes from Lily Bosnich who set a new school record in the 300 hurdles breaking a record set in 2016 by Zoe Postula, Anna Lopez who won the long and triple jumps, Macy Zeglis who won the 100 high hurdles, Macklin Brady who won the discus, Maggie Arkins who won the 800 meters and Jeanna Ladzinski in the Pole Vault. Also winning was the 4x1 with Lily, Anna, Sierah Shaver and Rubi De La Torre running and Lily, Anna, Sierah and Emerald De La Torre in the 4x200. Savanah Bray and Libby Huffaker were 2nd and 3rd in the shot put, and Summer Conlin and Ruby De La Torre were 4th and 5th in the 100m dash. It was Great day! Next meet is tomorrow at HOME. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will SBASG Exec board please see Miss Brady now.

•  Will all track seniors see Mrs. Makransky NOW. 

•  Anna Rudenko please come to the main office NOW.

•  Quinn McClain please see Mr. Steben’s office during homeroom.

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Prokup, Room 135.

  Lea, Asani, Beckham Baker, Jazmin Barrerars-Vazquez, Samantha Blaskiewicz, Johnnie Brown, Adriana Buchanan, Summer Conlin, Trayger Davis, Kristal DeLaTorre, Ruby         DeLaTorre, Alondra Delao, Madeline Fabish, Daliayah Farris, Evan Fitzpatrick, Georgina Guo, George Guo, Makenzie Hanson, Landon Jackson, Jeanna Ladzinski,         Violet Lopez, Jadyn Martin, Jasmyn Martin, Breanna Martinez, CeCeliah Mendez, Kailey Moore, Kaden Newman, Kyra Newman, Trajan Raffety, Gianna Rigazio,         Analia Salas, Calym Setser, Celeste Thompson, Brianna Torres, Mina Trandinh, Isabel          Verucchi, Battista Verucchi and Solomon Zhang.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, April 21, 2023

God is in charge.  He is in charge of history and of our individual lives.  And that means that we matter to God-each one of us.

• Lectio on Monday and Tuesday.  Monday both lunch periods.  Tuesday second lunch.

•  Last Supper Club on Tuesday to Mickey's Massive Burrito in LaSalle.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  The Food Pantry let us know they are in need of cereal.  Bring in a box of your favorite cereal for the hungry kids of our area.

•  Are you short on service hours? See Fr. Dom for an opportunity to earn hours here at Saint Bede this Saturday.

• Do you have a younger sibling, cousin, niece, nephew, neighbor, or paperboy who wants to ball like a Bruin? St. Bede Summer Sports Camps are coming up fast! Families can sign up online or with order forms from Mr. Steben. 

• Want to show your support for St. Bede in your community? Yard signs are available for $7 per sign - what a steal! Order forms can be found outside Mr. Steben's office and are due by Friday, May 5th. 

• Attention Boys Basketball:  Anyone who hasn't turned in their basketball uniform please do so in the coach's office, after school on Wednesday, April 26th.

•  Quiktrip in Peru, IL will be having a two-week hiring event coming up on April 24th. Anyone interested should come see Mrs. Hurst in the main office.

•  Teachers, please release all track participants at 1:30pm today as their bus departs at 1:45pm.  Mr. Armato has sent rosters in an email.

• All students - you are respectfully reminded that you may only park in designated student parking areas while on campus.  This includes both before and after school as well as weekends.  Students are not to park in non-student areas, this includes behind the power house, the driving path on the north side of the school, and the courtyard.  Thank you for your attention to this reminder.

•  A few reminders for Juniors the SAT next Tuesday, April 25th:  Testing room assignments are now posted outside the counseling office and have been shared with all teachers. Please check this list and make sure you know where to go BEFORE Tuesday morning. Testers must be in their assigned testing room ready to begin at 7:50 am.  Bring a current driver’s license or school ID, several sharpened #2 wooden pencils, a good eraser, approved calculator, back-up calculator & extra batteries, a healthy snack and a drink. If you need to borrow a calculator please do this BEFORE test day!!! We will not have calculators available to borrow on the morning of the test. All cell phones, smart watches, chrome books and other electronic devices (except calculators) should be left in your locker. They should not be brought into the testing room.  Students will not be allowed to open their lockers during testing or breaks. Students will be dismissed when testing concludes at approx. 11:30 and lunch will not be served. This is a regular Dennis Uniform dress day.

•  On Tuesday, April 25th – freshman & soph will not be in attendance and should check with their teachers for assignments.  Seniors will be excused for a college visit day.

•  All Seniors are required to be in study hall period A on Thursday, April 27th for Save-A-Life assembly activities. ACC students will need to see Ms. Bernabei on Wednesday to get information needed for the assembly.

•  Congratulations to all who participated in the TRAC Art Festival and especially to our award winners ….

  HON. MENTION:  Lorelei Denny, Harrison Fess, Laney Senica, Madelyn Torrance, Addison Derlein, Olivia Lin, Yonnis Yong

  3RD:   Olivia Lin, Petranella Mitchell, Viola Ren

  2ND:   Olivia Lin

  1ST:    Lily Rauh-Fernandez, Samantha Blaskiewicz, Andrea Brandner

•  Announcement Deadlines:

  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:30 AM Deadline

  Tuesday: 9:15 AM Deadline

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

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

•  Hayden Arkins and Dylan Hunter report to room 204 at the beginning of D period. 

•  Ali Rimmele, Gianna Rigazio, and Kristina Penaverde please come to the Main Office NOW! Very Important!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 19, 2023

You don't have to be brilliant. You just have to be brave.

• SAT Word of the Day: Frenetic- Frantic; frenzied

  The employee’s frenetic schedule left her little time to socialize.

•  Lectio on Monday and Tuesday.

•  Last Supper Club on Tuesday.

•  Are you short on service hours? See Fr. Dom for an opportunity to earn hours here at Saint Bede this Saturday.

• Do you have a younger sibling, cousin, niece, nephew, neighbor, or paperboy who wants to ball like a Bruin? St. Bede Summer Sports Camps are coming up fast! Families can sign up online or with order forms from Mr. Steben. 

• Want to show your support for St. Bede in your community? Yard signs are available for $7 per sign - what a steal! Order forms can be found outside Mr. Steben's office and are due by Friday, May 5th. 

• Senior boys, don’t forget to bring your $10 to the main office for the Senior Picnic.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Seniors, you have until Friday April 21st to submit pictures for the prom video. You HAVE to add a baby picture, middle school picture, and a senior picture. This is mandatory! You may also add some of your favorites from throughout high school. Please check the Google Classroom for the link!

•  Today’s Lunch has been changed to French Toast Sticks & Sausage and Tomorrow’s Lunch will be Pork Tenderloin & Stuffing (just switched the days)

• Congrats to the Boys and Girls Track teams for their outstanding performances yesterday at the Ferris Invitational in Princeton. For the guys they were led by Tom Makransky who was 3rd in the Pole Vault, 5th in the Triple Jump and along with Trajan Raffity, Greyson Marincic, and Dylan Hunter finished 4th in the 4 x 100 relay. Hayden Arkins was 4th in the 800 and Greyson Marincic was 5th in the 400.

•  For lady Bruins, they were led by Anna Lopez and Lily Bosnich. Anna set a new school record while winning the Triple Jump, she was second in the long jump and along with Sierah Shaver, Rubi De La Torre, and Lily Bosnich finished first in the 4x100 and 4x200 Relays. Anna was awarded Female Athlete of the meet!! Lily Bosnich also won the open 200. Also, scoring for the Lady Bruins was Macklin Brady who was 2nd in the Discus, Macy Zeglis 2nd in the 100 high Hurdles, Maggie Arkins 4th in the 800, and of course Jeanna Ladzinski 5th in the 300 hurdles. Great races everywhere!

•  There will be a podcast club meeting in room 213 after school today.

•  Announcement Deadlines:

  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:30 AM Deadline

  Tuesday: 9:15 AM Deadline

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Abby Michels, Samantha Blaskiewicz, Summer Conlin please see Ms. Bernabei now.

•  Ambassadors will meet in the Loft during homeroom today!

•  Can the following students please come to the main office NOW:

  Haiden Ator, Sam Bima, Macklin Brady, Summer Conlin, Garrett Connelly, Evan Entrican, Greyson Marincic, Kaden Nauman, Logan Pineda, Sierah Shaver, Maddy Stanbary, Katie Zeller, Hunter Savage, and Aleah Espel

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Giving thanks reminds us that life is an extraordinary privilege.  Joy doesn't come from having but from appreciating what we have.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Plethora- excess

  Assuming that more was better, the defendant offered the judge a plethora of excuses.

•  Last Supper Club this coming Tuesday, April 25th.  Details to follow.

•  Are you short on service hours? See Fr. Dom for an opportunity to earn hours here at Saint Bede this Saturday.

• Do you have a younger sibling, cousin, niece, nephew, neighbor, or paperboy who wants to ball like a Bruin? St. Bede Summer Sports Camps are coming up fast! Families can sign up online or with order forms from Mr. Steben. 

• Want to show your support for St. Bede in your community? Yard signs are available for $7 per sign - what a steal! Order forms can be found outside Mr. Steben's office and are due by Friday, May 5th. 

• If you were given a permission slip to attend Thursday’s High School Eucharistic Conference, please get them turned in no later than TOMORROW!!! If you need a copy, stop by the main office and we will gladly get you a copy!!!!

• Senior boys, don’t forget to bring your $10 to the main office for the Senior Picnic.

•  Ambassadors- Check the classroom ASAP. There is important information about upcoming events.

•  Announcement Deadlines:

  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:30 AM Deadline

  Tuesday: 9:15 AM Deadline

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Meeting for all Stage Rats in Fr. Dom's Office during homeroom today!

•  Everyone interested in golfing next fall meet in the Art Studio during homeroom NOW

• The following are asked to please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom:  Aleah Espel, Andrea Brandner, Greyson Marincic, Lorelei Denny.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, April 17, 2023

Even faith is a gift of God, not something we earn.  Faith cannot save us if we deny that faith by the way we live.

• SAT Word of the Day: Nettle- to irritate

  I don’t particularly like having blue hair- I just do it to nettle my parents.

• The results of collection for our Lenten Charities.  Thank you so much.

  Senior            $947/$840            113%

  Junior             $1,217/$1,035      117%

  Sophomore     $929/$$1,065        87%

  Freshman        $1,162/$1,170       99%

  Fac/Staff         $124

  Total               $4,379/$4,110       106%

•  Any student who received a permission slip form for the trip to Peoria on Friday needs to turn them into the main office asap!

•  Senior boys, don’t forget to bring your $10 to the main office for the Senior Picnic.

•  Seniors please complete yearbook google form survey for the yearbook.  It is due Monday, April 17.  If you can’t find the email with the correct link, please email Mrs. Griggs.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Everyone interested in golfing next fall meet in the Art Studio during homeroom on Tuesday

• All those interviewing for Ambassadors: your interview date and time is listed in your email, as well as outside Mr. Steben's office. Please contact him with any questions.

• Do you have a younger sibling, cousin, niece, nephew, neighbor, or paperboy who wants to ball like a Bruin? St. Bede Summer Sports Camps are coming up fast! Families can sign up online or with order forms from Mr. Steben. 

• Want to show your support for St. Bede in your community? Yard signs are available for $7 per sign - what a steal! Order forms can be found outside Mr. Steben's office and are due by Friday, May 5th. 

• Congratulations to Bella and Mae Hagenbuch for becoming Gold Medalists and advancing to the World Mixed Championship as team USA in the fall for Curling!!! We are so proud of you!!!!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Joe Bima, Sam Bima, Drew Roda, and Kaelyn Schwemlein please come to the main office now.

•  Max Bray, Jack Maschmann, and Alyssa Engels please see Mrs. Nambo now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 6, 2023

• TODAY is the LAST DAY TO SUBMIT guest request forms for SBA prom. Forms may be turned into Mrs. Nambo, Mrs. Hurst or Mrs. Leffelman. NO ACCEPTIONS.

•  Seniors please complete yearbook google form survey for the yearbook.  It is due Monday, April 17.  If you can’t find the email with the correct link, please email Mrs. Griggs. There are about 40 Seniors who still need to complete this.

•  Just a reminder that the Prom Shirt Order form is DUE TODAY at 2:40. You have today to finish this or you will get a left-over size. 

  HAVE A GREAT EASTER BREAK!!!!!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Life is choices.  We are constantly making them.  But, are we choosing wisely?

•  SAT Word of the Day: Circumspect- aware of potential consequences.

  She was very circumspect in her language and behavior when first introduced to her fiancé’s parents.

•  Tomorrow will be our final prayer service this Lent.  We will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.  We will follow our dress code with option of Crazy Socks for $2 or more to benefit Down Syndrome. Aubree Acuncius' sister, Evelyn, and her friend Lily will be with us.

•  Tomorrow bring Lenten donations and Rice Bowls to the prayer service.

•  Our Lenten Goal is $4,110. We are now at $3,585 which is 87% of our goal. Seniors 87%; Juniors 104%; Sophomores 62%; Freshmen 77%.

•  TOMORROW, April 6, 2023, (2:40PM) is the LAST DAY TO SUBMIT guest request forms for SBA prom. Forms may be turned into Mrs. Nambo, Mrs. Hurst or Mrs. Leffelman. NO ACCEPTIONS!!!!

•  40 more senior students still need to submit their yearbook survey form.  Email Mrs. Griggs if you do not have the link.  They are due Monday, April 17.

•  Seniors: IVCC Speech Class has been cancelled for TODAY, April 5th. MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENT!!!!!!

•  Peer tutoring will be cancelled today. It will resume after break!

•  There will be a podcast club meeting in room 213 after school today.

•  Ambassador interviews are April 19, 20, and 21. You can sign up for a time outside Mr. Steben's office.

•  Just a reminder that the Prom Shirt Order form is DUE BY Thursday at 2:40. You have today and tomorrow to finish this or you will get a left-over size. 

•  Seniors: First Federal Savings Bank is looking for Part Time Tellers this summer. Please see your e-mail for more information if interested. (Must be 18 to apply)

•  Lockers will be cleaned out the last five minutes of the day tomorrow for students who have lockers in the South end of old Main.

•  Lockers need to be completed empty. Items left in lockers will be disposed of.  Books will need to go home as well.

•  Announcement Deadlines:

  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:30 AM Deadline

  Tuesday: 9:15 AM Deadline

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• ALL Ambassadors will meet in the Loft during Homeroom today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 4, 2023

What are the things you do every day, every week or every month?  If you can tell what your habits are, that is what your future looks like.  Is that the future you want?

• SAT Word of the Day: Metaphor- figure of speech comparing two different things.

  The metaphor “a sea of troubles” suggests a lot of troubles by comparing their number to the vastness of the sea.
  

• Candidates for Ambassador interviews have been selected! Please see the list outside Mr. Steben’s office to see who was selected. There will be a meeting during homeroom today with more information.

•  Thursday will be our final prayer service this Lent.  We will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.  We will follow our dress code with option of Crazy Socks for $2 or more to benefit Down Syndrome.   Aubree Acuncius' sister, Evelyn, and her friend Lily will be with us.

•  Mass and breakfast before school tomorrow.   Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office so the will be enough food for breakfast.

• Thursday, April 6, 2023, (2:40PM) is the LAST DAY TO SUBMIT guest request forms for SBA prom. Forms may be turned into Mrs. Nambo, Mrs. Hurst or Mrs. Leffelman. NO ACCEPTIONS.

•  Seniors please complete yearbook google form survey for the yearbook.  It is due Monday, April 17.  If you can’t find the email with the correct link, please email Mrs. Griggs.

•  Due to a scheduling conflict, Color & Chill will be cancelled for this week! We will resume on Thursday’s after Easter Break!

•  Seniors: IVCC Speech Class has been cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5th. BUT HOLD UP!!!! YOU HAVE STILL BEEN GIVEN AN ASSIGNMENT, SO MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE IT!!!!!!

•  Congratulations to the Varsity Softball team on their 12-3 win against Mendota last night. Shout out to Ava Balestri and Emma Slingsby on their homeruns. Keep it up girls!

•  Congrats to the Baseball teams for sweeping Mendota last night.  Varsity won 3-1 and JV 16-4!

•  Congrats to the St. Bede Boys and Girls Track teams last night competing in a multi-team meet @ Annawan/Weathersfield. Boys finished 4th and Lady Bruins finished 3rd!  

  Leading the Boys was Logan Pineda winning the 800 meters, Greyson Marincic winning the 400m, Tom Makransky Winning the PV, also Isaiah Hart 2nd in the HJ and the 4x400 relay team of Logan, Greyson, Brody Hahn, and Hayden Arkins finished 2nd.  

  For the Girls, Anna Lopez won 3 events, the Long Jump and Triple Jumps, and the 100m. Also placing 1st was Macy Zeglis in the 100high hurdles. Scoring high was Macy 2nd in the 300 Intermediate hurdles, Jeanna Ladzinski 2nd in the 100 H. H. and Maggie Arkins, 3rd in the 400m. Outstanding efforts everyone!

•  Announcement Deadlines:

  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:30 AM Deadline

  Tuesday: 9:15 AM Deadline

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• William Sramek and Trajan Rafferty please come to the Main Office.

• Those interviewing for Ambassadors: there will be a meeting in the Refectory now. Please check the list outside Mr. Steben’s office to see who has been selected.

• All girls interested in Volleyball next year are to meet in the Loft NOW.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, April 3, 2023

Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.

• SAT Word of the Day: Overwrought- agitated; overdone

  The lawyer’s overwrought voice on the phone made her clients worry about the outcome of their case.

•  If your name was drawn at the prayer service Thursday, see Fr. Ronald today for your prize.

•  Thursday will be our final prayer service this Lent.  We will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.  We will follow our dress code with option of Crazy Socks.   Details to follow. 

•  Mass and breakfast before school on Wednesday.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Our Lenten Goal is $4,110.  We are now at $3,373 which is 82% of our goal.  Seniors 87%; Juniors 88%; Sophomores 62%; Freshmen 77%.

•  Thursday, April 6, 2023, (2:40PM) is the LAST DAY TO SUBMIT guest request forms for SBA prom. Forms may be turned into Mrs. Nambo, Mrs. Hurst or Mrs. Leffelman. NO ACCEPTIONS.

•  Juniors: College Information Night is TOMORROW from  6-7:30 pm in the PSC. Be there!

• All girls interested in Volleyball next year are to meet Tuesday during homeroom in the Refectory.

• Any SBA young lady attending prom in need of a dress, sale of gently used dresses available Monday, April 3, 2023 in the PSA (2:50pm to 4:00pm).  Majority of the dresses are $50.00, a select few for $75.00. See Mr. Hancock or Mrs. Leffelman with questions or concerns. 

•  Thursday, there will be locker clean out. You will need to take all items home with you as the lockers are being repaired over break. No items should be left in the locker.

•  Tomorrow, there will be a graduation meeting for all seniors in refectory.

•  All boarding students meet in dorm dining room after school.

•  Juniors and Seniors: you have received an email with a link to the Prom Shirt order form. This was sent by Alyssa Engels. Please keep your eye out for the email and be sure to fill out the form BY APRIL 6TH at 2:40 p.m.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following Juniors please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office:

  Joe Bima, Sam Bima, Kristina Penaverde, Drew Roda, Kaelyn Schwemlein, and Marly Tillman.

•  Tomorrow there will be a volleyball meeting for anyone interested in playing next year. Please meet Coach Hanson in the LOFT.

• Jaelyn Weber, Ryan Migliorini and Jake Migliorini.  Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, March 30, 2023

People are a gift.  Each person who crosses through your life is a chance to love, a chance to really live.  Cherish people. 

• Today we will pray the rosary at our prayer service.  If you have a rosary, bring it to school. If not, there will be rosaries available.

•  Please bring your Lenten donations to the service today.

• Seniors: complete your Senior Survey from Ms. Bernabei asap. This is required of ALL seniors. Check your email for the link.

• All students, especially Seniors, should be checking their school email daily so you don’t miss out on important information and opportunities. If you are not receiving texts from St. Bede come to the main office and ask to have your cell phone number added to your school account. 

• Juniors & Seniors: turn in your permission form for the Career and Job Fair by Friday. Yes, that is tomorrow!!!!!Any available seats after that date will be made available to sophomores!

•  Juniors: Save the Date!  Be prepared to start your college applications this summer. College Information Night is April 4th, 6-7:30 pm.

• Sophomores interested in being Ambassadors next year: stop by Mr. Steben's office for an application. All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 31st. 

• Congrats to the St. Bede Ladies track and Field team for their 8th place finish at the Rosenberry Women’s Classic last night! 

  Leading the lady bruins was Lily Bosnich's 1st place finish in the 200 meters and along with Sierah Shaver, Macy Zeglis and Emerald De La Torre finished 3rd in the 4x200. Macy Zeglis was 4th in the 60m High Hurdles and Maggie Arkins was 4th in the 400 meters. GREAT JOB LADIES"

•  Seniors: the Michael J. Lyons Scholarship application and all required documents are due on April 1st. Information can be given to Ms. Bernabei on Friday this week or emailed on Saturday but all required documents must be received by Sat, April 1st.

•  Juniors: College Information Night is April 4th, 6-7:30 pm in the PSC. Be there!

  HOMEROOM

• Lily Rauh and Samantha Blaskiewicz please see Ms. Bernabei now, or between classes.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Your life is the result of the choices you make. If you don't like your life it is time to start making better choices 

• SAT Word of the Day: Anomaly-deviation from what is normal.

  None of the astronauts were able to explain the anomaly they observed in space.

• Please pray for our seniors who are on retreat today.

• Tomorrow we will pray the rosary at our prayer service.  If you have a rosary, bring it to school. If not, there will be rosaries available.

•  Please bring your Lenten donations to the service tomorrow.

•  Seniors: complete your Senior Survey from Ms. Bernabei asap. This is required of ALL seniors. Check your email for the link.

•  All students, especially Seniors, should be checking their school email daily so you don’t miss out on important information and opportunities. If you are not receiving texts from St. Bede come to the main office and ask to have your cell phone number added to your school account. 

•  Juniors & Seniors: turn in your permission form for the Career and Job Fair by Friday. Any available seats after that date will be made available to sophomores!

•  Juniors: Save the Date!  Be prepared to start your college applications this summer. College Information Night is April 4th, 6-7:30 pm.

• Sophomores interested in being Ambassadors next year: stop by Mr. Steben's office for an application. All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 31st. 

• There will be a podcast club in room 213 after school.

  HOMEROOM

• Ali Arslan, John Brady, Madelyn Torrance please see Mrs. Hurst now.

•  ose De La Torre & Ava Balestri come to room 204 now.

•  Scarlett Maples please come to the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realize how blessed you are.

• SAT Word of the Day: Overwrought- agitated; overdone

  The lawyer’s overwrought voice on the phone made her clients worry about the outcome of their case.

•  Please pray for our seniors who are on retreat today and tomorrow.

•  Seniors: complete your Senior Survey from Ms. Bernabei asap. This is required of ALL seniors. Check your email for the link.

•  All students, especially Seniors, should be checking their school email daily so you don’t miss out on important information and opportunities. If you are not receiving texts from St. Bede come to the main office and ask to have your cell phone number added to your school account. 

•  Juniors & Seniors: turn in your permission form for the Career and Job Fair by Friday. Any available seats after that date will be made available to sophomores!

•  Juniors: Save the Date!  Be prepared to start your college applications this summer. College Information Night is April 4th, 6-7:30 pm.

•  Sophomores interested in being Ambassadors next year: stop by Mr. Steben's office for an application. All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 31st. 

•  Teachers: Department Award Ballots are due to Mrs. Nambo TOMORROW!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 24, 2023

Just because we have the space, doesn't mean we should fill it up with stuff.

• SAT Word of the Day:  Vilify- write or speak in an abusively disparaging way

•  Senior Retreat next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.

•  Senior Mystery trippers. Your letters are due today.

•  Seniors: complete your Senior Survey from Ms. Bernabei asap. This is required of ALL seniors. Check your email for the link.

•  Reminder to Seniors, you cannot take a college visit day on Senior Retreat days, March 28th & 29th.  Attendance at Senior Retreat is required.

•  All students, especially Seniors, should be checking their school email daily so you don’t miss out on important information and opportunities. If you are not receiving texts from St. Bede come to the main office and ask to have your cell phone number added to your school account. 

•  Juniors & Seniors: turn in your permission form for the Career and Job Fair as soon as possible. Seats are filling up fast!

•  Juniors: Save the Date!  Be prepared to start your college applications this summer. College Information Night is April 4th, 6-7:30 pm.

• Sophomores interested in being Ambassadors next year: stop by Mr. Steben's office for an application. All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 31st. 

• Good Luck Anna Lopez and Lily Bosnich today competing at the Illinois Top Times track and field meet in Bloomington.

• Track practice today will be at the track 3:15 start time. bring spikes.

• Freaky Friday scripts need turned in to Mrs. Griggs today! If you still have one please turn in today.

•  Congratulations to the JV softball team on their 17-2 win last night against Oregon. Congratulations to Chipper Rossi on her homerun.

• HOMEROOM

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

•  SBASG exec board please see miss Brady now.

•  Aubrey Siebert and Jack Maschmann please see Fr. Ron Now

•  Mina Trandinh please come to the main office.

•  Ambassadors will meet during Homeroom today.

  RIDDLE OF THE DAY

• What is always in front of you, but can't be seen?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.

• All-school mass tomorrow. There will be a collection for our Lenten charities.

• Senior retreat next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.

• Our hungry sisters and brothers will appreciate food you bring in to fill the blue cart.

• An admission rep from Northern IL University will be here this week on Friday, March 24th period B in the collaborative room to talk to juniors & seniors about their college and the application process. Sign up with Ms. Bernabei. Students MUST let their B period teacher know BEFORE Friday if they plan to attend this presentation.

• Winter Senior athletes.  Your sport banners are in Mr. Armato's office.  Please stop by to grab yours. 

• Congratulations to the cast and crew on a great performance of Freaky Friday over the weekend. Thank you to everyone that supported the group and watched the show.  Cast, please return your scripts to Mrs. Griggs before Friday.

• Congratulations to the Lady Bruins on their win last night. Congrats to Bella Pinter and Tessa Dugosh on their homerun hits and Lily Bosnich on her grand slam in the JV game.

• Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

• Get your Prom Tickets!!! TODAY and TOMORROW! Tickets are $75/person and will be sold during lunch periods.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 21, 2023

• Winter Senior athletes.  Your sport banners are in Mr. Armato's office.  Please stop by to grab yours. 

• Top Ten, don’t forget to return your Spring Honors Banquet Form and money if bringing a guest. Due by April 6th.

• Our second round of WYSE competition was online.  Results are in this week. Greyson Marincic Scored second place in Biology and will continue on to state. Madelyn Torrance Sored 4th in English and also qualified to go to state. State competition is April 17th on the Monday we get back from spring break.

• Congrats to the varsity boy’s baseball team on their season opening victory 14-4 over Riverdale.

• Congrats to the JV Baseball team on their 15-0 season opening win over Riverdale.

• There are a few spots still available in the tennis lineup - it's not too late to join Bruin's Tennis!

• Get your Prom Tickets TODAY thru Thursday, March 23! Tickets are $75/person and will be sold during lunch periods.

• Ambassadors: check the Google Classroom or outside Mr. Steben's office to see who will be helping for tomorrow's Shadow Day. Be sure to get an absence slip from Mr. Steben for either A or B period if applicable.

• Any SOPHOMORES interested in applying for Ambassadors, we will have a short informative meeting regarding the application process right after school.

• Seniors: Applications for the BUREAU COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION are due on Friday. This is a $500 scholarship that will be awarded to one St. Bede student. As of yesterday, they have no applications. You do not need to be a democrat and you can apply even if you have not volunteered for a political campaign. The completed application must be submitted by email by Friday this week. If only one person applies that person will receive the $500 award.

• Juniors and seniors are invited to attend a career & job fair in Princeton on April 21st. There will be employers looking to higher recent high school graduates. Information will be provided on careers that require all levels of education. Students will have the opportunity to talk to architects, medical professionals, skilled laborers, educators, bankers and more!  See your email for a list of employers that will be there. Please sign up in Ms. Bernabei or Ms. Pettway’s office asap.

  HOMEROOM

• Genavyve Barnes and Marco Rizzi please see Mr. Hancock and bring your Chromebook.

• Gino Ferrari please come to the main office NOW, Thank You.

• All tennis players meet in Mr. Davy's room 227 during homeroom for a brief meeting.

• SBASG please meet in the PSC now.

• Freshmen who will be Shadow Guides tomorrow, Wednesday, March 22, need to report to the Refectory at this time. Please see the list outside Mr. Steben's office to see who is involved.

• Meeting for all Stage Rats during homeroom in the Collaboration Room. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 17, 2023

• Reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 20, 2023.

•  The spring musical Freaky Friday will be performed this weekend in the gym.  Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:30. Tickets are $10 for adults and students that do not attend St. Bede.  Catholic grade schools and St. Bede students get in Free with student ID.

•  Winter Senior athletes.  Your sport banners are in Mr. Armato's office.  Please stop by to grab yours. 

•  Congrats to the boys and girls track teams yesterday competing at the BV Thursday Thriller invite. For the Lady bruins Lily Bosnich won the 60 and was 2nd in the 200-meter dashes. Anna Lopez was 1st in the Long Jump and 2nd in the triple Jump. Jeanna Ladzinski was 4th in the high hurdles and Maggie Arkins was 5th in the 400. For the Guys Logan Pineda and Hayden Arkins were 2nd and 3rd in the 800, Brody Hahn was 5th in the Long Jump and making his track and field debut Isaiah Hart was 5th in the High Jump. Boys will compete again today bus leaves at 2:15.

•  Meeting Tuesday after school in the PSC for anyone interested in being an Ambassador

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, March 16, 2023

• Just a reminder that there will be a collection for our Lenten charities at our prayer service today.

•  Just a reminder that we will operate on an 11:20 dismissal schedule Tomorrow and it is a paid sweatpants day. There will also be no school on Monday, March 20, 2023.

•  Will Ava Mueller see Mrs. Prokup during one of your passing periods after lunch.

•  Ryann Shue, Ava Lattin, Alyssa Savitch please see Mr. Hancock during one of your passing periods after lunch and bring your chromebook.

•  The spring musical Freaky Friday will be performed this weekend in the gym.  Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:30. Tickets are $10 for adults and students that do not attend St. Bede.  Catholic grade schools and St. Bede students get in Free with student ID.

•  Thursday we will have coloring and relaxation club from 2:40-3:30 in room 225. All materials will be provided and all are welcome!

•  St. Bede Ultimate Smash Esports team: Gavin Sandoval, Julian Villava, and Noah Buck racked up another win Wednesday, winning 2-0 against Chester High School in Chester, Illinois.

•  Winter Senior athletes.  Your sport banners are in Mr. Armato's office.  Please stop by to grab yours. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Hope is not a matter of waiting for things outside of us to get better.  It is about getting better inside about what is going on outside.

• The Bishop will be with us tomorrow for our weekly Lenten service.  This week we will have the stations of the cross. We will have our collection for Lenten charities.

•  After 2 weeks of Lent, we are at $1,560 of our overall goal of $4,110.   Freshmen: $495; Sophomores: $419; Juniors: $107; Seniors: $485; Faculty/Staff $54.

• If you didn't get a Rice Bowl, it's not too late to get one from your religion teacher.  You and your family can collect change for the hungry.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

• The National Guard recruiter presentation is cancelled for this afternoon.  The rescheduled date will be announce as soon as possible.

•  Don’t forget Friday is a half day and a paid sweatpants day for Ukraine!!! Wear your Green!!!!

•  Also, no school on Monday!!!!

  HOMEROOM

•  Zoe Roebuck please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office

•  The following need to see Fr. Ronald during Homeroom: Catherine Leon, Lorelei Denny, and ALL SENIOR MYSTERY TRIPPERS

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 14, 2023

One of the most important keys to success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do, even when you don't feel like doing it

• Mass before school on Wednesday.  If you plan to attend, please sign sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Senior Mystery Trippers, please get your permission slips in.

•  The Bishop will be with us on Thursday for our weekly Lenten service.  This week we will have the stations of the cross.

•  An admission representative from Northern IL Univ will be at St. Bede on March 24 during period B to talk to students about opportunities at their college and the application process. Interested juniors and seniors should sign up in the main office.

•  Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend a presentation by SFC Nathaniel D Allison to learn about career options with the Army National Guard. By serving part time, you are eligible for the Illinois Guard Grant that waives tuition to any state school in Illinois amongst other benefits. Wed, March 15th, Room 15 in the PCS. 2:45-3:45. Sign up with Ms. Bernabei.

•  Musical production members and stage rats.  Please stop standing one/using the stage padding to access the stage.  The pads and support structure are designed for protecting, NOT foot traffic.  There are stairs on BOTH sides of the stage for access, so there is no need to go up and down via the padding.  

•  Winter Senior athletes.  Your sport banners are in Mr. Armato's office.  Please stop by to grab yours. 

• Ambassadors: check the Google Classroom for tomorrow's assignments. Get your pass for A or B period from Mr. Steben ASAP.

  HOMEROOM

• Top Ten: Madelyn Torrance, Kylie Cofoid, Kristal DeLaTorre, Anna Lopez, Lily Rauh, Zoe Roebuck, Gianna Grivetti, Isabella Villalobos, Ava Stone, Macy Zeglis please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office

•  Aleah Espel.  Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

•  Druhv Patel please see Mrs. Morrow now. 

•  Calym Setser and Bailey Engels to the Main Office Please.

• Will the following students please report to the Loft now: Lili McClain, Chipper Rossi, Gus Burr, Carson Riva, Mae Hagenbuch, Emerald De La Torre, Griffin May, Jillian Pinter, Zach Husser, Trajan Raffety, Harrison Fess, Ryan Soliman, Maggie Arkins, Miranda Torres, Ashton Gonzales, Genavyve Barnes, Ava Balestri, Fatima Mandujano, and Kian Zeller.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 10, 2023

When a friend does something wrong, don't forget all the things they did right.

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

•  Since we did not have our Lenten collection yesterday, please give your Lenten donations to your religion teachers today.

•  Please remember to keep the wrist band you received yesterday and pray for the person this Lent.  We will give them back at our Holy Thursday prayer service.

• Reminder turnabout is tomorrow from 7-9 PM in the gym.

  HOMEROOM

• Prom committee meeting during homeroom in PSC #16. 

•  Aubree Acuncius please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

•  SBASG executive board please see Miss Brady NOW

•  Lily Bosnich please see Mrs. Nambo in the Main Office NOW