ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 30, 2024

There is no success without the ability to delay gratification. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• aberration – n. deviation from the norm

• Her angry outburst was an ABERRATION from her normally bubbly personality.

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts.  Juniors tomorrow.

• Polar Plungers. If you haven't already done so, please register on-line.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

• The following juniors need to see Ms. Bernabei today to pick up your ACC tour permission form. The form is due this Friday. Veronica Bartlett, Andrea Brandner, Adriana Buchanan, Lorelei Denny, Lacey Griggs, Sadie Koehler, Violet Lopez, Grace Millington, Adeline Mitchell, Mason Moreno, Alivia Payne, Analia Salas, Emma Smudzinski, Alan Spencer, Mina Trandinh, Elizabeth Vanko, Sammie Wagner.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, January 29, 2024

All that we are not, He perfects.  All that we are, He accepts. And all that we can be, He anticipates. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• vital – adj. Necessary

• It is VITAL that you turn in every assignment to earn an A in your classes.

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts Tuesday through Friday during Period B. Seniors tomorrow.

• Andrea Brandner, Lorelei Denny, Kamila Ortiz, Judith Torres, Johnnie Brown, Trajan Raffety, Lilly Wray, Kerstin Williams, Lucy Maus, and Ariana Villava. Please see Fr. Ronald NOW during homeroom.

• Those going on the ski trip to Alpine Valley on Presidents' Day, see Fr. Ronald

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Let's fill the Big Blue cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers. 

• Senior boys: The deadline for Elks Teen of the Month applications has been extended to Friday, Feb 2nd. This is for senior boys only. If I don’t get any applications from senior boys there will be no male nominees for Jan & Feb. This is the last opportunity to submit applications for this school year. Check your email for a link to the application.

• Seniors: IVCC Foundations Scholarship are due Feb 8th. This scholarship requires completion of the FAFSA and an official transcript ordered in Parchment.  See your email or Ms. Bernabei for help. Last year everyone who applied was awarded a scholarship.

• If you have a rhyme without reason costume, please come see Mrs. Griggs in the science center for a yearbook photo during homeroom today.

• Ambassador meeting after school in the fishbowl. 

• Yearbook staff that is helping with the cover design. We will meet tomorrow right after school with our cover artist for one hour. Please be on time.

• A new club, the Anime Club, will hold their first meeting in room 217 on Thursday, Feb. 1, after school, beginning at 2:50 pm. 

• There will be a bake sale this week Monday through Friday for student government.

• Congratulations to our boys wrestling team this weekend for placing 3rd out of 8 teams at the conference tournament, it’s great to be a bruin!

 HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Members of the girls’ track uniform committee please meet in the fishbowl now!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 25, 2024

The most important things are almost never urgent. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• trounce – v. defeat heavily

• The girls basketball team TROUNCED their opponent 50-18.

• FUN FACT - this actually happened this season! If you can name who the Lady Bruins basketball team beat 50-18, see Mr. Steben for a prize. Limit 3 winners!

• If you signed up for the Polar Plunge, check your school e-mail for directions on how to register on-line.  Not too late to sign up, if you haven't already done so. Sign-up sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Lectio tomorrow.  

• Let's fill the Big Blue cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers. 

• Mrs. Griggs' E1 study hall will be held in room 204 today. 

• Spring musical participants, please check google classroom.  There are 2 things that need to be completed before Sunday’s rehearsal at 2:30.  You need to complete the availability calendar for February and download the app to practice music.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice after school today in the Art Room.

• WYSE permission slips need to be picked up from Mr Fitz.  Come by during homeroom or find him during the day to get yours.  Amy Tran, Gordon, Arthur, Amie Tomaszewski, Victoria, Tyler, Kylie, Andrea.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Alex Ankiewicz, Faith Ankiewicz, Quinn McClain, and Lili McClain, please report to Mr. Steben’s office.

• Kenneth Mudge and Trajan Raffety please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The purpose of life isn't to rush here and there mindlessly doing all sorts of things, but rather, to do the essential things that enable you to become all you were created to be. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• serendipity – n. the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

• She enjoyed a moment of SERENDIPITY when the car in front of her paid for her McDonald’s order.

• If you signed up for the Polar Plunge, check your school e-mail for directions on how to register online.  It’s not too late to sign up if you haven't already done so. Sign-up sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Lectio on Friday during lunch. 

• Juniors – sign up for the SAT Prep classes at IVCC before they fill up. See your email for information.

• Seniors - FAFSA Completion night tonight after school in the PSC 6-8 pm. See your email for information on what to bring. It is recommended that all seniors attending any college after high school submit the FAFSA. It is required for you to receive student loans, grants and many scholarships including the IVCC Foundations scholarships due Feb 8th. RSVP to tbernabei@st-bede.com

• St. Bede Academy would like to proudly announce the top ten students in the class of 2024 !  Listed alphabetically: Johnna Bogatitus, Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Evan Englehaupt, Georgina Guo, Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Hermes, Kylie Hill, Zachary Popurella, Logan Potthoff. Each of these students has not only embraced the challenges of rigorous coursework but has also exemplified leadership, integrity, and a commitment to personal growth.  Congratulations on all of your hard work and dedication!!! 

• The IVCC Foundations scholarship is due to IVCC  February 8th.  The Michael J Lyons scholarship is now available. New scholarships are being added every week!  Check the list on the Counseling website.

• Ambassadors will meet today after school in the Fish Bowl from 2:45-3:00.

• Color & Chill Thursday after school in the PSC. Everyone is welcome!

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

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice tomorrow after school in the Art Room.

• Good luck to the Girls Bowlers today as they travel to the Backyard Bowl to take on Rock Island High School. Girls Bowlers are to be dismissed at 2:00, bus leaves at 2:15.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There will be an SBASG meeting during homeroom today.

• Would all female students who took Computer Science A last year and who are taking it this year please meet in Mr. Fess’s room now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 19, 2024

God doesn't call the qualified.  He qualifies the called. So, if there is something that has been on your heart for a while, then maybe God is calling you. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• recalcitrant (re-KAL-sit-trent) – adj. having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

• The RECALCITRANT student refused to follow his teacher’s directions.

• If interested in the Ski Outing, Winterfest in Lake Geneva or Polar Plunge get your name on sign-up sheets near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Today during lunch is the last day to sign up for dodgeball on Wednesday, Jan 31.

• Yearbook staff: there will be a cover meeting Tuesday 1/23 after school in Mrs. Griggs room to finalize cover.  The following Tuesday 1/30 we will be meeting with the cover artist to complete the design.  Please email Mrs. Griggs if you can attend.

• Attention Track and field athletes! We will have our first meeting on Tuesday and 1:45 in the little theater! Anyone interested in competing this year please attend. Also, remember to sign up on our 8-to-18 online registration website. See Coach Makransky in room 208 if you have any questions.

• Congratulations to our Super Smash Brothers eSports team: Noah Buck, Arthur van den Berg, and Julian Villava.  Last night Arthur and Julian played each other with Arthur winning 3 of the 5 matches.  Noah played against “deluxestar” from Roycemore High School in Evanston and won 3 out of 5 matches as well.

• Congratulations to the Lady Bruins Basketball team on their 1st place finish in the Tri-County Conference tournament. Ali Bosnich, Ella Hermes, and Ashlyn Ehm were also named to the all-tournament team. Way to go!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Any baseball players in need of service hours, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 18, 2024

All new beginnings, all fresh starts, require a bold leap. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• quixotic (kwik-SOD-ick) – adj. exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

• His plan to make millions as a YouTuber was QUIXOTIC and poorly planned.

• Jean Day tomorrow for charities that we assist.

• The ski outing will be on Presidents' Day, Monday February 19th.  If interested, add your name to the list outside Fr. Ronald's office.

• The next Boys' TEC is March 2-4.  Want more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Interested in Winterfest in Lake Geneva on Saturday, Feb 4th?  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• POLAR PLUNGE on Saturday, February 24th.  Want to participate this year?   Sign up on sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.  More information will be given to those who sign up.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the Art Room.

• Today is the last day to audition for the spring musical, unless you email Mrs. Griggs for a different time.  Mrs. Griggs will contact you if call backs are necessary Sunday.  Please make sure you have joined the Remind App.  Seniors - Check this off your bucket list and audition today!

• All seniors who took semester one Econ please rejoin the Google classroom so your banking scholarship essays can be accessed. Econ CP classroom code ro6spyb and Econ HN classroom code lsxfwos.

• Color & Chill with snacks today in the PCS after school. All are welcome!

• Ella Hermes, Bella Pinter, Macy Hartt, Reagan Stoudt, Maci Kelly, Angie Bartlett, Lily Bosnich, Bailey Engels please see Mrs. Griggs to pick up your fish fry tickets.

• Mr. Fitz’s E period Study Hall, please report to Room 114 (Mr. Garcia’s Room).

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• ALL seniors going to Panama please meet in Miss Brady's room today.

• Rubi De La Torre please see Mrs. Nambo in her office during homeroom today.

• All freshman and sophomore boys interested in playing baseball meet Coach Eustice in room 224 during homeroom today.

• Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Englehaupt, Ali Bosnich, Logan Potthoff, Zachary Popurella, Kylie Hill, Ella Hermes, Johnna Bogatitus, Georgina Guo, and Evan Englehaupt please come to the counseling office.

• Ella Burris see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.

SAT Word of the Day: ambivalence ➢ – state of uncertainty "As I answered the final question on the test, my ambivalence had me torn between two answers.”

❖ If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office. Those who express interest will receive further information.

❖ Thank you to everyone who came out to our first Final Review Night last night. We had a great turnout! Don’t forget tonight- we will be here from 4:00-6:00!

❖ There will be a musical meeting in Mrs. Griggs room today from 1:45-2:00 for anyone interested in auditioning for the musical. If you cannot attend, please check google classroom over break for announcements.

❖ Freshmen- please check your email for a message from Mrs. Theisinger. HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖Will the following students see Mrs. Prokup - Room 135 to pick up a packet for their parent? Gavin Marquez, Dominic Fonderelli, Ava Balestri, Margaret Arkins, Bailey Engels, Trajan Raffety, Garrett Connelly, Emma Slingsby, Daliayah Farris, Macy Strauch, Anna Cyrocki, Katie Zeller, Mariella Hermes, Aubrey Siebert, Maleigha Trench, Nathan Husser, Drew Carboni, Gino Ferrari, Kyra Finley, Kyra Newman and Lili McClain.

❖Will Sam Bima see Mrs. Prokup NOW?

❖ Erin Dove and Ali Bosnich see Ms. Bernabei.

❖Attention Stage Rats! Please see Fr. Dominic in room 107 during homeroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 18, 2023

It is what it IS but it will BE what YOU make it.

SAT Word of the Day:

candor ➢ – quality of being honest. "She was never quite sure how to respond to Martha's candor though the two continued to be best of friends.”

❖ If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

❖ Opportunities for Advent confession today during Periods F, G, and H in the conference room in the science center.

❖ Final Review Nights will be: Monday 6:30-8:30 and Tuesday 4-6

❖ Tomorrow after school there will be a meeting for anyone interested in auditioning for the musical Little Mermaid in Mrs. Griggs classroom from 1:45-2:00

❖ Lillian Wray, Marco Rizzi & Adriana Buchanan please see Mrs. Rapp when you can TODAY!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 12, 2023

If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, start at home and love your family.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• mawkish – adj. showing emotion or love in an awkward or silly way

• The MAWKISH poem made the reader uncomfortable.

• If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break,  sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• It's not too late.  If interested in participating in the Reverse Advent Calendar, see Fr. Ronald.

• Opportunities for confession this week.  Today Periods C and D in the conference room in the science center.  Tomorrow Periods E1 and E2.

• Final Review Nights- Monday December 18th from 6:30-8:30 and Tuesday December 19th from 4-6! Teachers and staff will be available to help in multiple subjects. Come in through Perino Science Center doors.

• Service Hours opportunity: if you are interested in helping Mrs. Nambo with the final review nights, send her an email or stop in and see her today!

• Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday in the Art Studio.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Band students please report to Mrs. Griggs room during homeroom today for a rehearsal.

• Julian Villava, Kerstin Williams, Yannis Yong, Maleigha Trench and Hunter Savage please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• Nathan Husser please see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 11, 2023

Make virtue your goal and you will find that moments of the day come bearing opportunity.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• inoculate – v. immunize someone against

• Pharmacists worked quickly to INOCULATE their community against the flu.

• It's not too late.  If interested in participating in the Reverse Advent Calendar, see Fr. Ronald.

• Opportunities for confession this week.  Listen for times and location.

• The Habitat for Humanity mailing needs a final push.  Help needed this week to label the envelopes during study halls.

• If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley in January that will be either on Martin Luther King Day or Presidents' Day, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Heritage Club Ornament Making will be held after school today in room 204. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Could all freshmen students who graduated from Peru Catholic please meet in the refectory today during homeroom?

• Lili McClain and Evan Englehaupt please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, December 8, 2023

Willingness to give ourselves out of love, even if it entails suffering, is what makes us fruitful.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• hegemony (heh-JEH-muh-nee)– n. leadership or dominance, particularly of one country over another

• The proud nation didn’t accept the HEGEMONY of the much larger country.

• Volunteers needed for Region A Snowshoe tomorrow at Mendota High School 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.  This is a Special Olympics event.  This is the group we assist by doing the Polar Plunge each year.

• This weekend please consider picking up some food items for the Big Blue Cart.

• If you are a senior planning to work full-time after graduation you need to attend today’s presentation by a job recruiter from Marquis Energy, period F today in Mr. Eustice’s room 224. If you are not already in Mr. Eustice’s class this period you must sign up with Ms. Bernabei and get permission from your period F teacher in order to attend.

• Scholastic Bowl tomorrow at Roanoke – Benson. The bus leaves at 7:00am from the front of the school.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Aubrey Siebert, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office today.

• Savannah Bray, please come to room 204 today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, December 7, 2023

A life of value is not a series of great things well done; it is a series of small things consciously done.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• garrulous (GARE-ill-us) – adj. Talkative

• The GARRULOUS 8th graders needed to learn to focus before entering St. Bede.

• Happy birthday to Abbot Michael! We hope you have a wonderful day!

• Toys were delivered.  Thank you to all who brought toys.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Lectio during 1st and 2nd lunches today for those not in sessions yesterday. We will meet in room 111 - Miss Brady's classroom.

• Jean and Ugly Christmas sweater day tomorrow for charity. For $3.00 you can wear jeans and/or an Ugly Christmas Sweater. Prizes will be given for the 3 ugliest Christmas sweaters.

• All-school mass tomorrow on the feast of Mary's Immaculate Conception.

• The Habitat for Humanity mailing project is going well.  Still need help to label envelopes.

• Heritage Club members who are attending the ornament-making event after school on Monday, December 11th MUST indicate this in Google Classroom. Do that today...in fact, do that right now!

• This is the last chance for juniors and seniors to sign up for Wyse. Friday by E1 is the deadline for joining. Check the classroom page for his announcements. Sign up at the link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b.

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the art studio.

• Coloring Club today after school in the PSC!  See you there!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Johnna Bogatitus, Analia Salas, Jazmin Barreras, and Aubree Acuncius please stop by the main office

• All VARSITY girls basketball players, please come to room 31 (Ms. Marx's) room during homeroom to pick up your game day shirts.

• Analia Salas, Hunter Savage, Emma Slingsby, Judith Torres, Maleigha Trench, Elizabeth Vanko & Carter Vasquez please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The desire to sacrifice so another can be blessed is very much a part of what it means to truly love.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• fractious (FRAK-shus) – adj. irritable and difficult to control, typically of children

• Her little brother was FRACTIOUS when he didn’t take his nap.

• Toys are being delivered today.  Thank you to all who brought in toys.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester today and tomorrow. Check the signs throughout the school for what day your lunch group meets.  We will meet in room 111 - Miss Brady's classroom.

• Jean and Ugly Christmas sweater day on Friday for charity. Prizes will be given for the 3 ugliest Christmas sweaters.

• Seniors interested in a full time job after graduation – sign up with Ms. Bernabei or the main office to attend a presentation from a job recruiter from Marquis Energy this Friday during period F in Mr. Eustice’s classroom.

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

• We will have Tea Club after school today from 2:40 – 4 in the PSC.  Boba Tea and other varieties will be served!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Laney Senica & Anna Rudenko, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office after announcements.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Life is about saying yes to the things that help you become the best version of yourself and no to the things that don't.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• emulate – v. imitate

• The freshman thought that if he could EMULATE the seniors, he would be successful at Saint Bede.

• Thanks to all who brought toys to brighten the Christmas of young boys and girls.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester tomorrow and Thursday of this week. Check the signs for what day your lunch group meets.

• The American Red Cross is sponsoring lifeguard training at the Illinois Valley YMCA from Dec. 26th – the 29th.   Must be 15 years of age. Contact the Y for more information.  

• Scholastic Bowl team buzzer practice Thursday after school in the art studio

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Emma Mavity, Ella Mudge, Ava Mueller, Kamila Ortiz, Logan Potthoff, Marco Rizzi and Shane Rounds please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• All seniors who are going to Panama over spring break please meet in Miss Brady's room now.

• Will Summer Conlin, Jazmin Barreras, and Yesenia Avila please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 4, 2023

We cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good we can do.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• defunct – adj. no longer working

• She couldn’t make any calls from her now DEFUNCT phone.

• Christmas Toys will be delivered tomorrow.  So, please get toys and books in tomorrow. 

• Thanks to all who have been helping with the Habitat for Humanity mailing.  If you have time during study hall, please consider lending a hand.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• If you are interested in a Reverse Advent Calendar, see Fr. Ronald.

• JUGs will be served in room 211 today.

• Look at your Chromebook charger.  If it has “FESS” written on it please return it to Mr. Fess or to the main office.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Summer Conlin and Mina Trandinh, see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Prom Committee members please see Mrs. Nambo today!

• Will Ella Burris, CoCo Wu, Hunter Savage, Analia Salas, and Jazmin Barreras please see Mrs. Hurst?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 30, 2023

Life is choices.  We build our lives one choice at a time.

SAT Word of the Day: 

• bombastic – adj. Inflated or exaggerated

• The coach was giving a BOMBASTIC retelling of his junior high game-winning free throws.

• Let's make Christmas a bit brighter for kids.  Please bring toys and books in by Tuesday. Thanks to all who have already brought toys and books in.  We also want to fill the Big Blue Car with food for the hungry.

• Thanks to all who have been helping with the Habitat for Humanity mailing.  If you have time during study hall, please consider lending a hand.

• NET day for sophomores today and freshmen tomorrow.  The days begin, in the gym, after Period A.

• Seniors taking Spring Semester IVCC Dual Credit Classes DO NOT FORGET to turn in your Purple Registrations forms by TOMORROW!!!!

• Heritage Club members interested in painting ornaments should complete the Google Form in Classroom ASAP. Materials will be provided for you. Anyone who wants to join Heritage Club should use the code: kg3yg4g.

• Stage Rats meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the abbey church to strike Fall Theatre costumes and props. 

• Coloring club today after school in the PSC. See you there!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Bailey Engels, Johnna Bogatitus, Maci Kelly, Tyler Jordan, Ryan Slingsby, Maddy Dalton, Bella Hagenbuch, Alex Ankiewicz, and Sam Bima, please report to Mr. Steben’s office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 29, 2023

What one person considers worthless or inconvenient can literally be life-sustaining to another person.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• acumen (ACK-you-men) – n. ability to make good judgments

• The class respected Mrs. Horst’s literary ACUMEN.

• Let's make Christmas a bit brighter for kids.  Please bring toys and books in by Tuesday. Thanks to all who have already brought toys and books in. 

• Help still needed to complete the mailing for Habitat for Humanity.  See Fr. Ronald or Mr. Hancock for details. 

• NET day for sophomores tomorrow and freshmen on Friday.  The days begin in the gym after Period A.

• Heritage Club members interested in painting ornaments should complete the Google Form in Classroom ASAP. Materials will be provided for you. Anyone who wants to join Heritage Club should use the code: kg3yg4g.

• Seniors taking Spring Semester IVCC Dual Credit Classes DO NOT FORGET to turn in your Purple Registrations forms by Friday!

• WYSE Competition meeting after school today in Mr. Fitz’s room. If you plan on participating, see the link below: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b

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

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lucy Maus to see Fr. Ron during Homeroom.

• Will the following Ambassadors please report to the Refectory: Ali Rimmele, Bailey Engels, Ryan Slingsby, Logan Pineda, Bella Hagenbuch, Libby Huffaker, Maddy Dalton, Ella Engelhaupt, Johnna Bogatitus, Grace Millington, Jeanna Ladzinski, Ali Bosnich, Halden Hueneburg, and Emma Smudzinski

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Action is the cure for overthinking.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• vitriolic (vitt-tree-ALL-ik) – adj. filled with hatred

• His VITRIOLIC gossip made the rest of the group uncomfortable.

• The deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive is just over a week away on December 5.  Let's do our annual great job of making the Christmas of young people better.

• NET day for sophomores on Thursday and freshmen on Friday.  The days begin in the gym after Period A. On your NET Day this week, you are allowed to follow the JEANS DAY DRESS CODE

• Help needed to complete the mailing for Habitat for Humanity.  See Fr. Ronald or Mr. Hancock for details.  Service hours are possible or just do it because it is a great cause.

• Tonight, be sure to visit the Celebration of Lights at LaSalle’s Rotary Park - more than 350 light displays over several miles.  St. Bede volunteers will be collecting donations and half of those proceeds will go to St. Bede Academy.

• Students are encouraged to decorate Christmas Ornaments for the Veterans at the LaSalle Veteran's Home this Wednesday after school. See Mr. Davy in room 227 for details and sign-up.

• It is that time of year to sign up for the WYSE competition.  This competition is a series of tests for juniors and seniors to flex your college readiness for a science/engineering field. Categories for tests include Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, and Math. There will be an after-school meeting on Wednesday 11/29.  If you are unable to make it, stop by and talk to Mr Fitz. If you plan on participating, see the link below: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b

• There will be a yearbook meeting today after school from 1:45-2:30  to discuss theme and cover ideas.  If you would like to help with the cover and theme, please attend.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Girls going to TEC this weekend, please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Ella Burris, Aubree Acuncius, Bella Pinter please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

• SBASG Executive Board will meet in Ms. Brady's room.

• Mae Hagenbuch and Noah Buck please see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 27, 2023

Being thankful must become a holy discipline. Gratefulness is a choice, an act of will, especially when you face unpleasant or distressing situations.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• unveil – v. to reveal

• He removed his shoes to REVEAL a pair of bright pink socks.

• The deadline for our Christmas Toy Drive is just over a week away on December 5.  Let's do our annual great job of making the Christmas of young people better.

• Not too late to sign up for Girls' TEC this coming weekend of December 2-4.  If you need an application or more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Help needed to complete the mailing for Habitat for Humanity.  See Fr. Ronald or Mr. Hancock for details.  Service hours are possible or just do it because it is a great cause.

• Don’t forget Tuesday night visit the celebration of lights at LaSalle’s Rotary Park.  St. Bede volunteers will be collecting donations and half of those proceeds will go to St. Bede Academy.

• Students are encouraged to decorate Christmas Ornaments for the Veterans at the LaSalle Veteran's Home this Wednesday after school. See Mr. Davy in room 227 for details and sign-up.

• It is that time of year to sign up for the WYSE competition.  This competition is a series of tests for juniors and seniors to flex your college readiness for a science/engineering field. Categories for tests include Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, and Math. There will be an after-school meeting on Wednesday 11/29.  If you are unable to make it, stop by and talk to Mr Fitz. If you plan on participating, see the link below: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b

• Scholastic Bowl practice this week is Thursday after school in the art studio.

• There will be a yearbook meeting tomorrow after school from 1:45-2:30  to discuss theme and cover ideas.  If you would like to help with the cover and theme, please attend.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Prom Committee meeting during homeroom today in Mrs. Nambo’s room.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, November 17, 2023

It seems to be much easier to give love than to receive it.  Can you find the courage to accept that gift?

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• torpid – adj. lethargic; inactive

• Do your best to avoid being TORPID over the long break!

• 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 can be gotten from your religion teachers.  Please pick up some toys over the Thanksgiving break.

• 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.

• In less than a week we will be feasting on Thanksgiving.  Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the Big Blue Cart with food.

• Coach Allen’s G period will meet in Ms. Staggs’s room, room 213.

• The Weightroom will be open over the Break!  On Tuesday Coach Eustice will be there from 4:30-5:45.  Coach Allen is available during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – Contact him when you want to lift!

• Tonight is Opening night for Fall Theatre! SBA students and faculty are admitted free of charge. Come see three terrific shows, including the world premiere of this year's original script, written by your fellow students. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the abbey church.

• Congratulations to Max Bray on being named Honorable Mention Class 1A All-State by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association!

• Congrats to the girls basketball team on their win at the Pontiac Turkey Tip-Off. Great job Bruins!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• If you are interested in being on the Prom Committee stop to see Mrs. Nambo today!

• Adriana Buchanan, Rubi De La Torre, Madeline Fabish, Danny Garcia, Ashlan Heersink, Weston Heersink and Brennen Hirst please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• Ella Burris, Anna Rudenko, Olivia Orteza, Ava Mueller, Amanda Wojcik, Zach Popurella see Ms. Bernabei today for CBAI scholarship information.