ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 16, 2023

When life gets uncomfortable, unpredictable, when you feel weak or empty -- that's when you have an opportunity to become more like Christ.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• Sanguine (SAN-gwin)  - adj. optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

• Despite not scheduling any job interviews, he remained SANGUINE about his future employment.

• We will be out next week.  We return and in a little over a week is the deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive on December 5.  Details will be given by some of your teachers.

• This is the last day to put contributions in the container in the science center.  The funds are for Speed the Light that helps missionaries throughout the world. Thanks for your generosity.

• We will soon be feasting on Thanksgiving.  Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the Big Blue Cart with food.

• It’s not too late to sign up for Girls' TEC the first weekend of December.  If you need an application or more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Hey you! Ambassadors! Yeah, you! Have you filled out the Google Sheet and Reading Survey? No? Then go to the Google Classroom and do it now!

• Our Fall Theatre Production is this weekend, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Abbey Church. Tickets are $5 at the door, but Saint Bede students and faculty attend for free. Come see three short plays, including an original one written by Academy students.

• No Scholastic bowl practice today and no tournament on Saturday. The next practice will be Thursday Nov 30.

• $5 sweatpants day for Prom Committee FRIDAY!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Kenny Mudge & Ruby Michels, please see Mr. Hancock and bring your chromebooks.

• Johnnie Brown, Adriana Buchanan, Trayger Davis, Rubi De La Torre, Bailey Engels, Avery Entrican and Daliayah Farris please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Acknowledging God's sovereignty gives us space to be grateful for imperfect people and imperfect circumstances.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• rife – adj. (especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread.

• His car was RIFE with the stench of his unwashed basketball warmups.

• We will be on break next week.  We return and in a little over a week is the deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive on December 5.  Details to follow.

• This week please put contributions in the container in the science center.  The funds are for Speed the Light that helps missionaries throughout the world.

• Miss Marx's G period study hall will report to room 204 today.

• Our Fall Theatre Production is this weekend, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the abbey church. Tickets are $5 at the door, but Saint Bede students and faculty attend for free. Come see three short plays, including an original one written by Academy students.

• If you are interested in yearbook and missed yesterday’s meeting, read the information covered in the google classroom.  The next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 28th from 1:45-2:30 to discuss cover and theme ideas.  Use link on classroom to start brainstorming.  The rep from Herff Jones will also be here to help with turning ideas into a reality. Try to upload 50 new pictures and tag by Nov. 28th.  Pictures can be from any St Bede activity from this school year.

• There will be a Podcast Club meeting in room 213 after school today.

• Color & Chill club will meet tomorrow, Thursday at 2:40 in the fish bowl.

• $5 sweatpants day for Prom Committee FRIDAY!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students come to Mr. Steben’s office: Bella Hagenbuch, Johnna Bogatitus, Bailey Engels, Ryan Slingsby, Maddy Dalton, Maci Kelly, and Tyler Jordan.

• Amie Tomaszewski, please come to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room during homeroom today.

• Pep club will meet during Homeroom in the Collaborative Room.

• Demian Baker, Jazmin Barreras-Vazquez, Bella Boggio, Johnnie Brown, Adriana Buchanan and Brody Burris please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The key to accepting people is to realize that what I do to you, I do to myself.  How you treat me, you treat yourself.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• Quandary (KWAN-dree)  – n. state of perplexity; a dilemma

• He was in a QUANDARY deciding whether to play basketball or join the wrestling team.

• Yearbook meeting TODAY for everyone interested in helping with the yearbook from 1:45-2:15 after school in Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you haven’t completed the survey in the google classroom, please complete by Friday.

• This week please donate to Speed the Light in the container in the science center.  The funds help missionaries throughout the world.

• The Blue Cart still has some space in it.  Let's fill it so we can bring the food to the food pantry.

• Wednesday after school from 2:40-4 is Tea Club.  We will have Chinese tea and roast and brew coffee beans with Science Club.  If you like coffee and tea come join us in the PSC commons.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SBASG meeting NOW in the PSC.

• Prom Committee will meet in the Loft during homeroom.

• Stage Rats who would like to work on production crew for the musical, see Fr. Dom during homeroom in room 107.

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Hurst during homeroom: Angela and Veronica Bartlett, and Ranbir Saini.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 13, 2023

Christians are people of hope, people of possibilities.  So, have courage and together, let's set out to change the world as the first Christians did.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• pejorative (puh-JOR-uh-tiv) – adj. expressing contempt or disapproval

• Mr. Steben’s criticism had a PEJORATIVE tone.

• Thanks to all who participated in the jean day on Friday.  $500 was collected that will help those in need in our area. This week please put contributions in the container in the science center.  The funds are for Speed the Light that helps missionaries throughout the world.

• There will be a bowling practice bus offered today at 2:50pm.  Any bowler needing a ride to practice, please be out front of the PSC at that time.   This is a ONE WAY bus only.

• Scholastic bowl team will meet in Science center commons today during homeroom. Also, practice this week Tuesday and Thursday after school.

• Yearbook meeting for everyone interested in helping with the yearbook from 1:45-2:15 this  Tuesday after school in Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you haven’t completed the survey in the google classroom, please complete by Friday.

• Congratulations to RJ Hermsillo for advancing to the YMCA Mid-Western State Swimming Tournament in the 100-meter breaststroke.  RJ swam a 1:16 and will compete for a Gold Medal in St John, Indiana, March 8th thru the 10th, 2024.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Aubree Acuncius, Johnna Bogatitus, Bella Pinter and Reagan Stoudt,  please stop in to see Mrs. Makransky today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 9, 2023

What is the secret to the good life?  The answer is gloriously simple:  GOODNESS ITSELF

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• officious (uh-FISH-us)– adj. self-assertive, overbearing

• The security guards were loud and OFFICIOUS.

•  Tomorrow we will have a Veterans Day prayer service.  Please write names of Veterans, living and dead, on sheets on the table outside the student refectory. We will pray for them at the service.  We will have 2 guests with us.

• Scholastic Bowl store will remain open until Sunday night. Use the link to order your Scholastic Bowl jerseys ASAP!

• There will be a paid Jean Day tomorrow for charity.  We use the funds to help those in need throughout the year. 

• Fall Theatre rehearsal tonight for Allison, Noah, Kyra and Solomon at 7:30 in the church. The script for Expectations will be posted online later today.

• Ambassadors: we will meet briefly in the collaborative room right after school. Bring your Chromebook!

• Yearbook meeting for everyone interested in helping with the yearbook from 1:45-2:15 this  Tuesday after school in Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you haven’t completed the survey in the google classroom, please complete by Friday.

• JUGS will be served in Mrs. Cox’s room this afternoon.

• Seniors- There will be a Prom Committee meeting in the LOFT during homeroom tomorrow!

• Scholastic Bowl practice after school in the Art Studio.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Luis Monroy, Nathalia Flores, Adriana Perez and Santiago Mijangos please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• Jayden Martin and Evan Englehaupt please go to Fr. Ronald's office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 8, 2023

A job of any kind can be lifted up and given Divine purpose, if it is seen in the perspective of Eternity.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• noxious – adj. poisonous; harmful

• The barrel of chemicals warned of NOXIOUS odors.

• On Friday we will have a Veterans Day prayer service.  Please write names of Veterans, living and dead, on sheets on table outside student refectory.

• Mr. Eustice’s F Period, Mr. Garcia’s G period, and Mrs. Manning’s H period will be in their original classrooms today.

• Yearbook staff that has not completed google form in Google classroom, please complete that today. I have 12/25 submitted.

• Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month November Nominees Ali Bosnich & Sam Bima and the December Nominees Erin Dove & Ryan Slingsby.  Their applications have been submitted to the Oglesby Elks club to compete with nominees from other area high schools.

• There will be a Podcast Club meeting after school today in room 213.

• This Thursday, JUGS will be served in Mrs. Cox’s room.

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

• Coloring Club is canceled for today after school. We will meet this week on Thursday after school in the PSC.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Anna Rudenko, Daliayah Farris, Jayden Martin, Luke Tunnell, Evan Englehaupt, Dominic Fonderoli, Matteo Pullara, please go to Fr. Ronald's office now.

• Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Bella Hagenbuch, Zach Popurella, and Logan Potthoff, please report to Mrs. Rapp’s office.

• If you are on scholastic bowl and did not get your shirt ordered see Coach Cummings in the science center commons now.

• The following students should see Fr. Dominic during homeroom in room 107: Ella Englehaupt, Chipper Rossi, Harrison Fess, Noah Buck, Allison Rimmele

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 6, 2023

It's called the Passion because that's how he loves you -- passionately.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• inane (in-NAYNE) – adj. Ridiculous

• The group did not understand the new game’s INANE rules.

• Seniors attending the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip tomorrow must be in the PSC BEFORE 7:45am. If you are late, Mrs. Rynkewicz will wave at you from the bus as it pulls away from the building. Jeans are allowed—do not wear sweatpants. Remind your coaches and sponsors TODAY that you will be on the trip tomorrow.

• All Ambassadors, please report in front of the Old Main doors with your gray quarter-zip NOW.

• What do you do when you get hungry?  Many aren't so fortunate.  Let's get the Big Blue Cart filled.

• Elks Teen of the Month apps are due today and there are no applications from boys.  Get your apps turned in to Ms. Bernabei by the end of the school day TODAY or there will be no boy nominees this month!

• PSAT scores are released today.  Please check your College Board account.

• Interested in attending IVCC next year? Check out Explore IVCC tomorrow, November 7 starting at 5:30 in the Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

• JUGS will be served on Monday in Mrs. Horst’s Room. Thursday, JUGS will be served in Mrs. Cox’s room.

• Scholastic Bowl practice Tuesday and Thursday after school in the Art Studio.

• Anyone interested in the AMC math competition on Nov 14 please see Mrs. Morrow in room 210 now!

• Members of the cast of Fall Theatre be sure to check Google Classroom. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Nathan Husser and Luke Tunnell, please see Mrs. Makransky in the main office sometime today.

• Katelyn Harth, Nathan Husser and Luke Tunnel please see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 2, 2023

The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• forbearance – n. restraint; self-control 

• Bella practiced great FORBEARANCE by not spending her whole paycheck at Target.

• AMC math club will meet today at 2:45 in Mrs. Morrow’s room.  Please come to register for the competition!

• The deadline to order your Podcast Club t-shirt has been extended until next Friday, November 10th. Ordering a t-shirt is a great way to support SBA’s Podcast Club! Order form link: https://forms.gle/d5NH8gi5mx5dYRYM6

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in Art Studio and Remember to order your jersey.    https://sbascholbowl2023.itemorder.com/

• Boys open gym tonight from 7-8:30. Please bring pizza order money.

• 22-23 Yearbooks have finally been delivered and they will be passed out during your period H Class.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Beatriz Vasquez, please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 31, 2023

God will make you into what He intended for you to be in the first place: the best version of yourself. 

• Humility is the pathway to knowledge. 

  • SAT Word of the Day: 

  • eclectic – adj. Wide-ranging

  • Mr. Steben’s Spotify playlists are as ECLECTIC as his musical interests.

  • Tomorrow is All Saints' Day.  Do you know any saints?  Think about it.

  • As we all enjoy Halloween candy, let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the BLUE CART with food items.

  • ALL SENIORS going on the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip MUST meet in the refectory during homeroom. COME TO THIS MEETING BEFORE ANY OTHERS. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Open House Skit Ambassadors, please report to the Little Theatre. Seniors involved who are also going on the Holocaust Museum trip must report to the refectory first.

  • Noah Buck please see Mrs. Makransky in the main office sometime today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 30, 2023

God will make you into what He intended for you to be in the first place: the best version of yourself. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• Denigrate (DEN-ih-grate)  – v. to criticize unfairly

• It does no good to DENIGRATE someone for thinking differently than you.

• Congratulations to the following 5 seniors who were recognized for being an Illinois State Scholar: Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Isabella Hagenbuch, Zachary Popurella, and Logan Potthoff.

• SBA’s Podcast Club is selling t-shirts! Visit this link for more info and to order your t-shirt: https://forms.gle/R2MQRqqCdjzdJLKw6

• Scholastic Bowl sweaters are available to order at https://sbascholbowl2023.itemorder.com/.  The store will close on November 7 at 11:59 pm. Flyers will be posted. This is mandatory for all team members.

• Open gym for boys basketball tonight from 6:00-7:30. All levels are encouraged to attend.

• Fall theatre cast needs to check the Google Classroom for the rehearsal schedule.

• ALL SENIORS going on the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip MUST meet in the refectory TOMORROW during homeroom. COME TO THIS MEETING BEFORE ANY OTHERS. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Bailey Engels, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

• Aubrey Siebert, please see Fr. Ronald.

• All going to Kentucky/Ohio, please see Fr. Ronald.

• Will Mackenzie Stanbary, Ella Mudge (10th grade), Chase Riva, and Gavin Gillan please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 26, 2023

In a world that can seem dark at times, God gives you a candle and a match and says, "You are the light of the world." 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• brevity – n. concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

• Reagan’s essay earned an A for its BREVITY and its content.

• The Last Supper Club outing is tomorrow at Fire on Fifth, in Peru, at 6:00.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.  Please sign up by lunch today.

• There are more first-timers at local food pantries.  We can help.  The BLUE CART has some food, but needs more before we can deliver it.

• Heritage Club members need to join the new Google Classroom page. Anyone interested in the movie event next week must complete the Google Form by Friday.

• Students planning on riding the Fan bus on Saturday, make sure you sign up via the link that was sent out via email and text.  If you cannot find the link, please see Mr. Armato.  Payment is due by Friday at Noon.  $15 per person (plus you must purchase a ticket at the game).  If paying by cash, please bring exact change and pay at Mr. Armato's office, if by check, make the check payable to St. Bede Academy.

• Boys Basketball will have an open gym today from 4:00-5:30. Open to all levels.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Anna Rudenko, Daliayah Farris, Aubrey Siebert and Yigit Arslan please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Calen Cass, please see Mr. Hancock in the PSC and bring your Chromebook.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Lord, help us to simplify our lives by learning what you want us to be -- and becoming those persons. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• yoke – v. tie two things together

• The friends were YOKED together by their shared interest in music.

• The next Last Supper Club outing will be at Fire on Fifth, in Peru, on Thursday at 6:00.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.  Please sign up by lunch tomorrow.

• The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4.  Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Fall theatre: Today's rehearsal for Last Minute Adjustments is canceled.  Please check Google Classroom for an updated rehearsal schedule.

• Anyone interested in competing in the American Mathematic Competition on Nov. 14th please see Mrs. Morrow in room 210 now.  This is open to all students under the age of 19.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday 10/26 after school in the art studio.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Our original Google Classroom was deleted, so there is a new class page. The code is kg3yg4g. Rejoin the Heritage Club page today!

• Color & Chill in the PSC after school Wednesday this week.

• Mrs. Morrow’s period D and H today, please bring study hall materials.

• Ambassadors: stop by Mr. Steben’s office during your study hall.

• Today during homeroom, Anyone that is wrestling this season, thought about wrestling, or wrestled last season, please meet Coach Allen in the weight room for a brief meeting.

• There will be an open gym for boys' basketball today from 4:30 to 6:00, open to all levels.

• Attention current and potential bowling team members: practice is held M-Th after school, 3:15-4:45pm, at the SuperBowl. Boys practice began yesterday, Monday, October 23 and Girls practice begins on Monday, Nov. 13.  Ladies, make sure you are registered before then.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All Ambassadors in the Uniform Fashion Show - please report to the Little Theater if you haven’t already done so.

• Current and potential wrestlers or managers, please meet Coach Allen in the weight room.

• Dominic Fonderoli please see Mrs. Nambo.

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Hurst now: Nathan Husser, Caden Carls, Johnnie Brown, Arianna Villava, Brody Burris, Lex Tillman, and Daniel Garcia

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 23, 2023

Every day is a chance to turn your life around. Every day is a chance to do something you love.

❖ SAT Word of the Day:

➢ viability (vi-uh-BILL-it-ee)– n. ability to work successfully

■ The pilot questioned the VIABILITY of a plane made out of plastic.

❖ The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4. Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

❖ The next Last Supper Club outing will be at Fire on Fifth, in Peru, on Thursday at 6:00. Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office. Please sign up by lunch on Wednesday.

❖ Some food has been added to the Blue Cart, but we need more. When full, we'll get the food to our hungry sisters and brothers.

❖ Anyone interested in competing in the American Mathematic Competition on Nov. 12th please see Mrs. Morrow in room 210 now. This is open to all students under the age of 19.

❖ The Cast of Fall Theatre should check the Google Classroom page for the rehearsal schedule.

❖ Mrs. Griggs would like to organize an extra-curricular choir that would meet outside of the school day to learn choral music to perform in the community. Everyone is welcome to join, and you don’t need to be in chorus currently, you just need to be willing to sing outside of school. If you would like more information, please join google classroom. The code is qd57tft. After you have joined the classroom, please fill out the google form.

❖ There will be a Heritage Club meeting on Monday, October 23 in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room 204. Check Google Classroom for information prior to Monday's meeting.

❖ There will be Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday 10/26 after school in the art studio.

❖ Attention Heritage Club members! Our original Google Classroom was deleted, so there is a new class page. The code is kg3yg4g. Rejoin the Heritage Club page today!

❖ Tomorrow, Tuesday, during homeroom, Anyone that is wrestling this season, thought about wrestling, or wrestled last season, please meet Coach Allen in the weight room for a brief meeting.

❖ Congrats to the Guys and Girls cross country runners for Saturday's season final races. The guys Greyson Marincic, RJ Hermosillo, Haiden Ator, and Eric Du, and the ladies, Sierah Shaver and Sara Ruiz all saw their season end at the Regional Championships in Seneca. It truly was a "Scram" kind of season, and we will always remember it. Thank you from Coach Makransky!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖ All going to Kentucky and Ohio on November 1st, please see Fr. Ronald now.

❖ Will Marly Tillman please stop by the main office sometime today.

❖ Zach Popurella, Victoria Mendez and Lili McClain please see Mrs. Nambo.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 20, 2023

The present moment is already exactly as it ought to be, even if we don't understand why it is as it is. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• unmitigated – adj. not lessened; absolute

• The Halloween Party was an UNMITIGATED success.

• Lectio today 2nd lunch will meet in Mr. Garcia's classroom #114.

• The next Last Supper Club outing will be at Fire on Fifth on Thursday at 6:00.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.

• The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4.  Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• AP forms and payment due October 31! If you need more info email or see Mrs. Nambo.

• Mrs. Griggs would like to organize an extra-curricular choir that would meet outside of the school day to learn choral music to perform in the community.   Everyone is welcome to join, and you don’t need to be in chorus currently, you just need to be willing to sing outside of school.  If you would like more information, please join google classroom.  The code is qd57tft  After you have joined the classroom, please fill out the google form.

• There will be a Heritage Club meeting on Monday, October 23 in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room 204. Check Google Classroom for information prior to Monday's meeting.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice next Thursday 10/26 after school.

• Please wish the Guys and Girls "SCRAM" Cross Country Teams best wishes for their Regional race. Our postseason starts on Saturday in Seneca!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Sam Bima, Logan Potthoff, and Ryan Slingsby, meet in Mr. Steben’s office.

• Andrea Brander and Yigit Arslan, please see Fr. Ronald.

• Victoria Mendez please see Mrs. Nambo

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 16, 2023

Nobody else holds the key to unlocking your potential.  Don't wait for permission.  Give it to yourself.  

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• stolid (STAH-lid) – adj. calm and dependable

• Mrs. Theisinger’s STOLID approach to social work ensures a job well done.

• Watch for information on the upcoming Last Supper Club outing.

• The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4.  Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Lectio on Thursday and Friday this week.

• The Food Pantry has announced that more of our sisters and brothers need food.  Please fill the Blue Cart.

• Attention junior and senior animal lovers in need of service opportunities: Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) is in need of volunteers. Responsibilities include helping take care of the animals’ yard, food & water, and kennels. Hours are available on the weekend afternoons and weekday evenings. If you are interested, please see Mr. Steben to learn how to apply.

• There are auditions today after school for Fall Theatre in the Little Theater. All are welcome!

• Our weekly Ambassador meeting will be in the Fishbowl right after school.

• St. Bede Nation! Mae and Bella Hagenbuch are currently 3-0 in the World Mixed Curling competition in Aberdeen, Scotland!!! They have won against Italy, Estonia, and India so far and still have to play Spain, Germany, Austria, and Brazil.  Good luck to our ladies!!!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Zach Popurella, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

• Anna Rudenko & Mark Rudenko please see Mrs. Rapp in the development office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 13, 2023

As St. Paul wrote to Timothy: Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• relegate – v. cast to a lower rank or role

• The starting point guard was RELEGATED to a backup role.

• Anybody interested in playing basketball this season please sign up with Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

• Watch for information on the upcoming Last Supper Club outing.

• The next Girls' TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend is Dec 2-4.  Interested or want to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Lectio on Thursday and Friday next week.

• Attention junior and senior animal lovers in need of service opportunities: Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) is in need of volunteers. Responsibilities include helping take care of the animals’ yard, food & water, and kennels. Hours are available on the weekend afternoons and weekday evenings. If you are interested, please see Mr. Steben to learn how to apply.

• Stage Rats meet in the refectory today after school to set up for our dinner. We are also working tonight at after 7:30 p.m.  Students who are not Stage Rats may show up and work for service hours. See Fr. Dom for details.

• Mrs. Griggs E1 period please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s Class Room 204

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Logan Potthoff, Halden Hueneburg, Gavin Hahn, and Grady Gillan, please stop by the main office.

• All freshman and sophomore girls interested in playing basketball this season, please meet in room 31 in the basement.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp now: Jaxon Kozak, Marco Rizzi, Aden Robinson, Danny Garcia, Kamila Oritz, Makenzie Hanson and Rubi De La Torre.

• Johnna Bogatitus, please see Mrs. Nambo now

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 12, 2023

Nobody else holds the key to unlocking your potential.  Don't wait for permission.  Give it to yourself.   

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• quaint (KWAYNT) –adj. Old-fashioned

• This log cabin AirBNB had a QUAINT wood-burning stove.

• Anybody interested in playing basketball this season please sign up with Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

• Auditions for Fall Theatre will be Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre, and again Monday after school. See the Google Classroom for more information about the shows: Classroom code puscqn5.

• Stage rats Meet after school in the kitchen, and again tonight at 7:30 p.m. Plenty of jobs for all.

• Scholastic Bowl practice next week Tuesday and Thursday after school in the Art Studio

• Interested in helping to plan the next Last Supper Club outing?  See Fr. Ronald.

• The BLUE CART is empty.  Let's fill it, again, for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Ambassadors: if you haven’t already completed the survey in BAND or the Google Classroom, please do so by the end of the day.

• Attention junior and senior animal lovers in need of service opportunities: Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) is in need of volunteers. Responsibilities include helping take care of the animals’ yard, food & water, and kennels. Hours are available on the weekend afternoons and weekday evenings. If you are interested, please see Mr. Steben to learn how to apply. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Greyson Marincic and Lily Bosnich, please stop by the main office.

• Aubree Acuncius, Angie Bartlett, Veronica Bartlett, Makenzie Hanson, Jadyn Martin, and Tyler Walsh, please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 10, 2023

• Be not afraid to live your faith. Be not afraid of branching out into the unknown. Be not afraid of the world's view of failure.  And be not afraid to alter your life's mission.  

  • SAT Word of the Day: 

  • ostracism –  n. exclusion from a group

  • Mr. Steben suffered OSTRACISM for his careless gossip in the group chat.

  • The BLUE CART is empty.  Let's fill it, again, for our hungry sisters and brothers.

  • Peer tutoring WILL be available after school today in the BLC. Please take advantage of this opportunity!

  • AP Exam forms and money are due by October 31, 2023. If you have questions please see Mrs. Nambo.

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

  • IVCC’s College and Career Fair Tues, Oct 10. 6:30-8:pm in the gym. Over 50 college, military and career representatives will be there. See your email for the registration link. Juniors & seniors are encouraged to attend.

  • The following students should report to the fish bowl at the beginning of period H today for the Notre Dame Univ presentation: Madelyn Dittmar, Victoria Mendez, Tyler Jordan, Phillip Gray, Dominic Fonderoli, Analia Salas, Mina Trandinh, Quinn McClain, Nona Delao, Sammie Wagner and all Honors Econ students.

  • ALL Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT tomorrow. Students should bring a fully charged Chromebook, power cord, pen or pencil and a Photo ID.  You may bring an approved calculator, snack and drink if you choose. This is a regular Dennis uniform dress day. Testing will begin promptly at 7:50 am.  Check your room assignments before you leave school today. If you are not on the room assignment list see Ms. Bernabei asap. Go to bed early and eat a good breakfast so you can perform your best!  This test is mandatory. See your email for other important test day details.

  • Tomorrow: 9th & 12th graders will not be in attendance. 9th graders will be given assignments to work on at home, 12th graders are excused to take a College Visit day.

  • Congrats to the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams for their performances Monday at the Amboy Columbus Day Invitational. For the Girls Sierah Shaver 122nd  and Kennedy Nguyen was 132nd. For the Boys Greyson Marincic was 107th in the Varsity Race and RJ Hermosillo was 35th in the Frosh/Soph race. Next race is Thursday at Baker Lake in Peru against LP.

  • Congrats to the Volleyball team for their big win over Streator-Woodland! The Bruins take on Marquette Academy at 6:30pm at Midland HS as part of the Tri-County Conference Tournament! Wear your Green and White  and let’s Green Out the gym tonight.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Avery Entrican and Luke Tunnell, please see Fr. Ronald.

  • Aidan Mullane and AJ Hermes please see Ms. Bernabei.

  • Gordon Chen, Madalyn Dittmar, Abe Wiesbrock, and Anna Cyrocki please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

  • There will be an Ambassador meeting during homeroom in the Loft.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 5, 2023

• By emptying ourselves, even if just a little bit, we make room for God to enter our lives more fully.

  • SAT Word of the Day: 

  • neophyte (NEE-oh-fight)– n. a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief

  • Mr. Steben played like a NEOPHYTE in his first tennis match.

  • Anyone interested in Bowling, especially Freshmen students, and you have not yet registered for this season, please see Mr. Armato.

  • Thanks to all who brought food to our homecoming prayer service.  The food has been boxed and will be delivered soon.

  • IVCC’s College and Career Fair Tues, Oct 10. 6:30-8:pm in the gym. Over 50 college, military and career representatives will be there. See your email for the registration link. Juniors & seniors are encouraged to attend.

  • A representative from University of Notre Dame will be at St. Bede Academy on October 10th period H and after school until 2:10. Sign up in your AP Chem, AP Physics, Eng III & IV Honors, AP Stats, AP Calc, PreCalc Honors classes or with Ms. Bernabei.

  • Soph & Jrs: don’t forget to plug in your Chromebook Tuesday night so your Chromebook is fully charged for test day on Wednesday.

  • Teachers: please complete your PSAT trainings and read the manuals before Tuesday.

  • Congratulations to Isabella Hagenbuch and Logan Potthoff! Isabella was nominated as this year’s DAR Good Citizen and Logan as the SAR Good Citizen. Thank you both for demonstrating the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in your home, school, and community to an outstanding degree. Mrs. Hurst would like to see you both in her office now.

  • The next Elks Teen of the Month application deadline is November 30th. Ms. Bernabei needs more applications from boys!

  • Wrestlers, managers, and those considering being a part of the wrestling program this season, please meet with Coach Allen in the weight room either during homeroom Thursday 10/5 or after school in the weight room Thursday 10/5. You do not have to be at both, but please make one of them.

  • Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT next week on Wed, Oct 11th. Freshman will be given assignments to work on at home, Seniors are excused to take a College Visit day.  On test day students should bring a fully charged Chromebook and a power cord, pen or pencil and a Photo ID.  You may bring an approved calculator, snack and drink if you choose. This is a regular Dennis uniform dress day. Testing will begin promptly at 7:50 am.  Your teachers will share your room assignments. If you are not on the room assignment list see Ms. Bernabei asap. See your email for other important test day details.

  • All seniors going to the Illinois Holocaust Museum MUST turn in their permission slip and money today. We do not have school tomorrow. Bring the slip and money at the same time to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Those who saw Fr. Ronald about November trip to Kentucky and Ohio are reminded to see him, now, during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 4, 2023

If we are willing to surrender and serve God by serving others, we will see miracles.  

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• meretricious (mare-eh-TRISH-us)– adj. appearing attractive but having little value

• The MERETRICIOUS hoodie fell apart at the slightest pull.

• Those who saw Fr. Ronald yesterday about November trip to Kentucky and Ohio are reminded to see him today or tomorrow at the latest.

• Envelope stuffing project for Habitat for Humanity coming up. Details to follow.

• Wrestlers, managers, and those considering being a part of the wrestling program this season, please meet with Coach Allen in the weight room either during homeroom Thursday 10/5 or after school in the weight room Thursday 10/5. You do not have to be at both, but please make one of them.

• Students, Winter Sports (Bowling, Basketball, Wrestling, Scholastic Bowl, Cheerleading) Registration is now open.  Please ensure that you register for your expected Winter Sport, even if you are participating in a fall sport.  If the winter sport is your first season of participation this school year, please check with Mr. Armato regarding your current physical on file expiration date.   Any questions?  See Mr. Armato.

• SBA’s Podcast Club has two new podcasts out now! Just a Thought by Erin Sartin and Lilly Wray and What’s the Tea? by Chipper Rossi and her cohosts! Listen now at academycasts.com!

• There will be a Podcast Club meeting after school today in room 213.

• Tea Club today after school in PSC until 3:40.  We’ll have some tea and help the science club make Kombucha.

• Please excuse the following students at 11:30 to attend the Rotary Luncheon. They will return by 1:15-1:30. Students are responsible for missed work. Aubree Acuncius, Alex Ankiewicz, Johnna Bogatitus, Evan Entrican, Seth Ferrari, Isabelle Pinter, Sierah Shaver, Reagan Stoudt, Luke Tunnell, Katie Zeller.

• Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT next week on Wed, Oct 11th. Freshman will be given assignments to work on at home, Seniors are excused to take a College Visit day.  On test day students should bring a fully charged Chromebook and a power cord, pen or pencil and a Photo ID.  You may bring an approved calculator, snack and drink if you choose. This is a regular Dennis uniform dress day. Testing will begin promptly at 7:50 am.  Your teachers will share your room assignments. If you are not on the room assignment list see Ms. Bernabei asap. See your email for other important test day details.

• Coloring Club will meet in the PSC after school.

• Sophomores & Juniors: PSAT student room assignments have been sent to your teachers and are posted outside of the counseling office. Please check the list and make sure you know where to go on test day.

• Don’t forget that TONIGHT is the College Information Night in the Perino Science Center between 6:30 – 8:00 PM.  All students and their parents are invited to attend.  Let Mrs. Bernabei know if you plan to attend.

• All seniors going to the Illinois Holocaust Museum MUST turn in their permission slip and money by Thursday, October 5th. We do not have school on Friday, October 6th. Bring the slip and money at the same time to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room.

• Congratulations to the Cross-Country team for their performances last night at Roanoke. Greyson Marincic was 18th, RJ Hermosillo was 27th, and Eric Du was 34th.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Quinn McClain, Emma Smudzinski, and Maci Kelly please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

• Madalyn Dittmar and Ezeriah Gore please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

• Aubree Acuncius, Jadyn Martin, Bella Hagenbuch and Logan Potthoff please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp now: Ella Englehaupt, Evan Englehaupt, Greyson Marincic, Bella Hagenbuch, Logan Potthoff and Gordon Chen.

• Everyone interested in joining Scholastic Bowl meet with Coach Cummings today during homeroom in the PSC.