ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Give thanks for what you are now and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• intransigent – adj. stubborn; unwilling to change one’s views

• The students wanted the teacher to adjust the test date, but the teacher was INTRANSIGENT about his syllabus.

• Lectio groups tomorrow and Friday during lunch periods in Miss Brady's room on first floor.

• 27 seniors still need to complete the yearbook survey. Mrs. Griggs emailed students Monday that still need to respond. Please complete by Friday.

• Friday Mrs. Nambo will be doing screenings throughout the day. Please enter the BLC through Ms. Wright’s side and only come to the BLC if you are needing one-on-one tutoring with one of the teachers during their assigned periods or Ms. Wright.

• Ambassadors in softball/baseball: don’t forget to stop by Mr. Steben’s office during your study hall to help stuff folders.

• What is your favorite flavor of Oreo cookie? Come to Coloring Club tomorrow after school in the PSC and find out. There will be at least 6 different flavors to sample! Milk will also be served! 

• Today is the LAST day to purchase your prom tickets. If you are bringing a date from another school your guest request form MUST be turned in.

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

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Erin Dove & Tessa Dugosh, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Will Noah Buck see the Development office?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, April 15, 2024

Truth is still the truth, even if no one believes it. A lie is still a lie, even if everyone believes it.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• fatuous – adj. silly and pointless.

• The coach’s FATUOUS argument with the umpire led to the game being forfeited.

• Today is the final day of Girls' TEC.  Please keep our 5 girls in your prayers.

• Lectio groups will meet on Thursday and Friday during lunch periods.

• Ambassadors: we will meet after school in the Fishbowl. Please be prompt.

• The schedule for Ambassador interviews was emailed to you over the weekend. Please be sure to check your time, be early, and dress appropriately for the interview. Any questions, please see Mr. Steben.

• Attention Freshmen: Be sure to turn in your permission slip for tomorrow's field trip and bring in your food donation. You should arrive at school at the usual time and meet in the Perino Science Center. Regular dress code with Dennis uniforms. You will not be allowed to go to your locker after 7:50 a.m. If you have questions see Fr. Dominic.

• Tomorrow is the SAT for all juniors!  Seniors are excused for a college visit day, Soph will work on assignments at home. Freshmen will attend a field trip with Fr Dom. The test begins at 7:50 am. NO ONE will be allowed to go to their lockers after 7:50 am.  Freshman if you need something from your locker you need to take it home with you tonight.

• Juniors: Please be in your seat ready to test at 7:50 am. All teachers have a list of room assignments to share and a list is posted on the counseling office door. Check the list TODAY! This is a regular Dennis uniform dress day. You will be dismissed at approximately 12 noon. Remember to be very quiet during breaks and after the test because other students may still be testing. There are no afternoon classes.  Go to bed early tonight and eat a good breakfast in the morning so you can perform your best on the test!

• Bring the following items:

• Your fully charged Chromebook with Bluebook installed (if your Chromebook does not hold a charge for at least 3 hours please see Mr. Hancock TODAY to borrow one).

• Chromebook charging cord (there will be a very limited number of charging stations available in each room).

• Approved Calculator - optional (TI-84 or 4-function calculator, a desmos calculator will be available in the Bluebook testing app.)

• Pen or pencil - Scratch paper will be provided. Students are not allowed to bring their own scratch paper.

• Photo ID - school ID, DL or state ID                                                   

• Snack and drink to be consumed during break time only.

• Congrats to the Boys and Girls track team for their effort Saturday at the Rollie Morris Invitational. The Boys were led by Greyson Marincic's 3rd place in the 300 hurdles, and 7th place finishes from Max Bray in the shot put and Wil Sramek in the discus. For the Girls they were led by Lily Bosnich's 3 wins in the 100m High Hurdles, 300 IM hurdles, and the 200 meters dash. Also, there were 4th place finishes in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays of Sierah Shaver, Grace Millington, Mackenzie Stanbary and Emerald De La Torre. and 5th & 6th places in the Disc for Macklin Brady and 5th place in the 400 for Maggie Arkins.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Angie Bartlett, please see Mr. Hancock and bring your Chromebook.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, April 12, 2024

Stop watching for things to happen.  Go out and make them happen.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• empirical – adj. originating in or based on observation or experience

• He cited EMPIRICAL evidence for his argument rather than gut feelings.

• 28 seniors have completed the senior survey for the yearbook. 37 still need to complete.  Please check your email from Mrs. Griggs for the link.  If you cannot find it, please email her so you can get your information collected for the yearbook.

• Sophomore Ambassador candidates in softball/baseball: please bring your interview form to Mr. Steben ASAP.

• Any juniors or seniors who want to take the new dual credit US History or College Algebra classes next year need to let Ms. Bernabei or Mr. McLaughlin know by Friday, April 19th.

• Seniors: don’t forget to complete ALL the items on your Senior To Do list.  These things are IMPORTANT! See Ms. Bernabei asap if you need help.

• Junior and senior boys: there will be a powderpuff volleyball match on Friday, April 26. To sign up, Juniors see Phillip Gray or Greyson Marincic. Seniors see Logan Potthoff.

• Attention all varsity softball players, please meet in the Refectory today at 3:00 for a brief meeting! Thank you!

• So nice, they beat them twice! Congrats to the softball team for a second 7-3 win over Dwight.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ali and Lily Bosnich, Sadie and Lila Koehler, Jeanna Ladzinski, Emerald and Rubi De La Torre, Lena and Erin Sartin, and Emma Smudzinski, please see Mr. Steben in the Loft.

• Frank Fan and Marco Rizzi, see Ms. Bernabei NOW.

• Analia Salas, see Ms. Bernabei NOW. Please bring your Chromebook.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 11, 2024

You are called by God.  He doesn't always call the qualified, but he always qualifies the called.  Have faith in him.  

• SAT Word of the Day:

• discomfit (dis-KUHM-fit) – v. make someone uncomfortable

• Having to read the passage in a silly voice DISCOMFITED the students.

• Students- please check your email for some emails from Mrs. Theisinger! Thank you.

• Great job to the students that participated in the Tri-County Chorus festival in Seneca yesterday.  Your participation and representation of Saint Bede music students was appreciated by all directors that attended.

• Coloring Club today After school in the PSC.

• Ambassadors who are tour-training today: we will meet in the fishbowl at 3:00.

• Sophomore Ambassador candidates in softball/baseball: please bring your interview form to Mr. Steben ASAP.

• Tomorrow  is a jeans day.  Please bring your $3.00 to support the boys/girls track teams.  Remember – no hooded or crop-top sweatshirts or tank tops are allowed and jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Thomas Zhao, William Chen, Gordon Chen, Frank Fan, Marco Rizzi, see Ms. Bernabei today.

• Will Rubi DeLaTorre and Ali Bosnich stop in the Development Office today?

• Andrea Brandner, Gordon Chen, Arthur van den Burg, Victoria Mendez, Tyler Jordan, Greyson Marincic, Analia Salas, Mason Moreno, please see Ms. Bernabei for SAT info that you missed on Tuesday.  Bring your Chromebook.

• CeCe Giacalone and Ashlan Heersink come to room 204 during homeroom.

• Ali Bosnich, Erin Dove, Jeanna Ladzinski, and Logan Potthoff please see Mrs. Makransky in the main office sometime this morning.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

To pray is to live in the presence of God. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• complement – v. add to or make complete

• The chef added garlic to COMPLEMENT the steak’s flavor.

• Juniors: You will be dismissed to go home after the SAT. You will not have afternoon classes.  Lunch will not be served. This was printed incorrectly on the green handout you received yesterday.

• Coloring Club tomorrow after school in the PSC.

• Eid Mubarak! The Heritage Club would like to acknowledge the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. The month-long fasting from dawn to dusk is over, and Eid al-Fitr marks a time for Muslims around the world to pray, celebrate, and give charity. 

• Friday is a jeans day. Please bring your $3.00 to support the boys/girls track teams.  Remember – no hooded or crop-top sweatshirts or tank tops are allowed and jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips.

• Prom tickets will be on sale tomorrow, Friday, and Monday during lunch. Juniors and seniors, check your email for all information. Questions, see Mrs. Nambo.

• Congrats to the softball and baseball teams for both beating Dwight for conference wins.

• Congrats to the boys and girls track team for their performances Monday. The boys were at Putnam County where Greyson Marincic won the 100meter and 300meter hurdles. Max Bray was second in the 100m and 4th in the shot and disc. Eric Du finished second in the mile. For the ladies who were at BV and finished 6th as a team they were led by Lily Bosnich who won the 200meter the 300 hurdles and the 100 high hurdles. Her time in the hurdles was a new St. Bede ladies school record! Maggie Arkins was 2nd in the 400 and ran on the 6th place 4 by 400 relay with Emerald De La Torre, Mackenzie Stanbary and Sara Ruiz. Emerald was also 5th in the 100 meter dash as was Macklin Brady in the Discus. 

• A huge congratulations to our WYSE Team for their 4th place finish in state in the fields of science and engineering! Highlighted performances include Gordon Chen finishing 1st in the state for Math and 2nd in state for chemistry, Amie Tomaszewski and Daliayah Farris tied for 4th in engineering graphics, and Yigit Arslan earning 4th in computer science. Congrats to the team and Coach Fitz on an outstanding season!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Andrea Brandner and Lucy Maus, please see Fr. Ronald.

• Logan Potthoff, please see Mr. Steben.

• Will Hunter Savage, Tessa Dugosh, Evan Entrican and Rubi De La Torre stop in the development office?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Love respects the freedom of others. Love doesn't expect more from others than they can provide. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• blandishment – n. a flattering statement used to persuade someone

• The student showered his teacher with BLANDISHMENTS to avoid getting in trouble.

• The OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Staff Scholarship is due to Ms. Bernabei this Friday,  April 12th.

• Deadlines for Michael J Lyons Scholarship and the Peru Federal Bank and Savings Scholarship have been extended to April 15th. These are available to SBA students only! See the Scholarship list for application details for these scholarships and more!

• Any senior who is a Bureau county resident planning to attend the U of I next year, any campus, should apply for the Delyte K. and Robert I. Zearing Scholarship due May 1st. Call or email Kathy Marshall at the Bureau Co. ROE for an application. KMarshall@bhsroe.org,  309-936-7890

• Ambassadors: Please check the Google Classroom for an important survey regarding tour day training. If you sign up for today’s training, we will meet in the PSC at 2:00.

• Seniors, Mrs. Griggs emailed everyone a google form link to be filled out by May 1 for yearbook information.  Please check your email and complete it as soon as possible.

• Are you looking for service hours? Mrs. Prokup is looking for students this Sunday morning from 9 – 10:30 am. Please go to the Development Office for more information.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students see Mrs. Prokup in the Development Office? Trayger Davis, Rubi De La Torre, Weston Heersink, Molly Gonzales, Ashton Gonzales and Evan Entrican.

• Katie Zeller, Hunter Savage, Bella Hagenbuch and Tessa Dugosh please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• Fatima Mandujano, please see Fr. Ronald.

• Ava Balestri, Lily Bosnich, Gus Burr, Drew Carboni, Gino Ferrari, AJ Hermes, Lili McClain, Jillian Pinter, Chipper Rossi, Emma Slingsby, Lily Soliman, Ryan Soliman, and Kian Zeller, please see Mr. Steben in the Loft.

• Brody Hahn, Maddy Stanbary, and Jordan Coventry please come to the main office.

• Prom Committee, please report to the Bruin Learning Center.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, April 8, 2024

Since God speaks to us in the depths of our heart, we must listen to our hearts and not merely to our heads. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• ambivalence – n. the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

• The class reacted with AMBIVALENCE towards their group project assignment.

• Lectio groups will meet on Thursday and Friday during lunch periods.

• If you took a Lenten Rice Bowl, please send it to Fr. Ronald.

• Ambassadors: we will meet in the Fishbowl today after school.

• Sophomores interviewing for Ambassadors: please sign up for an interview date and time in the Loft during homeroom today. If you do not make it today, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office as soon as possible to sign up. If you do not sign up by Friday, April 12, you will not be able to interview for an Ambassador position.

• There will be a Prom Committee meeting in Mrs. Nambo’s room tomorrow during homeroom.

• The Staff Quick scholarship for seniors who are going to work full time after high school is due TODAY. If you haven’t turned in your application yet see Ms. Bernabei NOW!

• Juniors attending ACC next year: if you haven’t turned in your paperwork see Ms. Bernabei today.  Deposit checks are due April 15th.

• Seniors: Please complete your Senior survey asap. If you have not decided where you will attend college see Ms. Bernabei.

• Friday is a jeans day.  Please bring your $3.00 to support the boys/girls track teams.  Remember – no hooded or crop-top sweatshirts or tank tops are allowed and jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Hermes, Logan Potthoff, Greyson Marincic, Abraham Wiesbrock, Yigit Arslan, Gordon Chen, and Arthur van den Berg please see Mrs. Makransky in the main office.

• Andrea Brandner and Fatima Mandujano.  Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Veronica and Angie Bartlett please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

• Jazmin Barreras, AJ Hermes, and Niko Pappas-Anniballi, please see Mr. Hancock and bring your chrome book.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, March 25, 2024

Faith: it does not make things easy. It makes them possible.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• trenchant (TREN-chent) – adj. vigorously effective and articulate

• The professor was known for her TRENCHANT feedback on student work.

• Girls' TEC coming up the 2nd weekend of April.  If you want more information or an application, see Fr. Ronald.

• Lenten class charity collection update: Seniors $576 of $960 (60%); Juniors $415 of $1,020 (41%); Sophomores $1,742 of $1,020 (170%); Freshmen $688 of $900 (76%); Faculty/Staff $190.   Overall, $3611 of $3,900 (92%).   We will have a collection  at our Holy Thursday service. 

• Sophomores: if you have finished your Ambassador application, you can turn those in to Mr. Steben any time. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, March 26 by the end of the school day. No late applications will be accepted! Questions, see Mr. Steben.

• Ambassadors: we will not meet today after school due to the senior retreat. However, you do need to make sure that you have the morning of Saturday, April 20 open for the Junior High Tour Day. Please see Mr. Steben with any questions!

• Mrs. Griggs E1 study hall will report to room 204 today. If you do not report to room 204, you will be marked absent. 

• If you have borrowed any calculators or chromebook chargers from the Bruin Learning Center please return those today!

• We still have roster spots for the IHSA eSports Sectional competition that will be on April 20th in Normal, IL.   We need players for: Rocket League, Mario Kart Deluxe, Super Smash Bros Crew, and two individual players for EA Sports FC. Let Mr. Fess know if you’re interested.

• Congratulations to the cast & crew on an outstanding performance of Little Mermaid.  Thank you to everyone that supported us this weekend!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Logan Pineda please see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 22, 2024

Never make permanent decisions based on temporary feelings.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• staid – adj. sedate, respectable, and unadventurous

• Having a STAID job in accounting gave her a sense of comfort.

• Girls' TEC coming up the 2nd weekend of April.  If you want more information or an application, see Fr. Ronald.

• Please keep our seniors in your prayers.  They will be on retreat on Monday and Tuesday.

• The spring musical Disney’s The Little Mermaid will be performed this weekend! Show times are Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00.  Tickets for SBA students & staff are free.  All other tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for non-SBA students.  Come experience the undersea magic and support your classmates! Break a leg cast and crew!

• Sophomores: if you have finished your Ambassador application, you can turn those in to Mr. Steben any time. Applications must be submitted by next Tuesday, March 26 by the end of the day. No late applications will be accepted! Questions, see Mr. Steben.

• Congratulations to Mr. McLaughlin, Mrs. Nambo and Mrs. Theisinger. Last night they each received the prestigious 40 Under Forty award presented by the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. This award is about celebrating the next generation of difference makers across the Illinois Valley. Congratulations on this impressive achievement!

• The following juniors need to see Ms. Bernabei now to receive information about ACC classes next year: Jordan Coventry, Jake Migliorini, Garrett Connelly, Adeline Mitchell, Elizabeth Vanko, Adriana Buchanan, Lorelei Denny, Lacey Griggs, Sammie Wagner, Nona Delao, Maci Kelly, Analia Salas, Emma Smudzinski, Veronica Bartlett, Grace Millington, Mina Trandinh, Gavin Marquez.

• Seniors, you are required to send your transcript and SAT scores to IVCC BEFORE your placement test and FCR appointment. Place an order in Parchment at least 1 week in advance to ensure that they are received on time.

• Congratulations to the freshman for having perfect attendance and excellent behavior & cooperation on Tuesday for the PSAT 8/9!  You’ll receive info about how to access your scores when they become available in 4-6 weeks.

• Congrats to the softball and baseball teams for their big wins over Midland. Baseball won 10-9, and softball cruised to a 17-0 victory. Hum Bruins!

• Bruins Rocked their Socks! The St. Benedict’s Annual Day of Giving exceeded the goal of $170,000. A huge thank you to the staff and students for supporting the campaign. A special thank you to Abbot Michael, Fr. Ron, Sam Bima, Ali Bosnich, Rubi Delatorre, Ella Englehaupt, Phill Gray, Tyler Jordan, Sadie Koehler, Jeanna Ladzinski, Zach Popurella, Logan Potthoff, Ryan Slingsby and Emma Smudzinski. Your participation in the phone-a-thon made a real difference and made a positive impact with our alumni. For those students named, please stop by the Development Office.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Logan Potthoff please see Abbot Michael in the main office today during homeroom.

• Fatima Mandujano, please see Fr. Ronald.

• All who went on the Mystery Trip, please see Fr. Ronald, now.

• Would Ashlyn Ehm and Lena Sartin see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The only limits in life are the ones you make.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• reprieve (re-PREEV) – n. a cancellation or postponement of a punishment

• The wrestling team was thrilled by the REPRIEVE from having to run stairs.

• Girls' TEC coming up the 2nd weekend of April.  If you want more information or an application, see Fr. Ronald.

• Lenten class charity collection update: Seniors $520 of $960 (54%); Juniors $332 of $1,020 (32%); Sophomores $1,396 of $1,020 (137%); Freshmen $373 of $900 (41%); Faculty/Staff $140.   Overall, $2761 of $3,900 (70%).   We will have a collection tomorrow at our St. Benedict's Day mass.

• There will be a FREE jeans day on Friday.  Just a reminder – no hooded or crop-top sweatshirts or tank tops and jeans must be in good repair with no holes or rips.     

• Bruins Rock Socks are still available! Stop by the Development Office with your $20 donation. We encourage everyone to wear their socks TOMORROW, March 21 on St. Benedict’s Day!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Sierah Shaver and Grace Gahan, please see Fr. Ronald now.

• All who went on the Mystery Trip, please see Fr. Ronald now.

• Would Logan Potthoff, Garrett Connelly, Grace Millington, Hunter Savage, Grady Gillan, Gavin Gillan, & Katie Zeller please stop by the Development Office during homeroom.

• Sammie Wagner, please see Mr. Steben.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• proclivity – n. a tendency to choose or do something regularly

• Mr. Steben has a PROCLIVITY for McDonald’s breakfast.

• Lenten class charity collection at mass on Thursday, the Feast of St. Benedict. There will be 1 collection after this one to meet your personal and class goal.

• The tunnel, gym and locker rooms will be closed today at 7:50 am-approx 11:30 am for freshman PSAT testing in the gym.  You will not be able to get into the locker room today during the test. 

• Bruins Rocks Socks! Remember to get your limited edition SBA socks by March 19. Stop by the table outside the refectory today or stop by the Development Department with your $20 donation. We encourage everyone to wear their socks March 21!

• Goodluck to Baseball and Softball teams today against Midland!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors who signed up to work this week’s phonathon – there will be a mandatory training session today during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 15, 2024

“Let us have faith that right makes might, and, in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.” - Abraham Lincoln

• SAT Word of the Day:

• Maelstrom (MAIL-strum) – n. a powerful storm; turmoil

• The airport was a MAELSTROM of crowds the day before Thanksgiving.

• Freshman: The PSAT test is Tuesday. Be in the gym at your seat ready to test by 7:50 am. Bring your fully charged Chromebook and charging cord, pen or pencil, approved calculator (or you can use the desmos calculator provided in the testing app), a photo ID (this can be your school ID or driver’s license), snack and drink. All other items, including backpacks, cell phones and smartwatches should be left in your locker. This is a regular Dennis uniform dress day. You will return to lunch and your regular afternoon classes after the test. Be sure to go to bed early and eat a good breakfast so you can perform your best on the test! See your email for more information.

• If you are interested in ordering some Chuck’s Cheese find a Prom Committee member or let Mrs. Nambo know by March 18th. Orders will be in by Easter! Prom Committee your order forms are due to Mrs. Nambo on March 18th.

• Bruins Rocks Socks! Remember to get your limited edition SBA socks by March 19th.  Stop by the Development Department with your $20 donation.  We encourage everyone to wear their socks March 21st.

• Attention Varsity Softball Players- please be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Theisinger!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All sophomores interested in applying to be an Ambassador next year, please meet in the Refectory now.

• Matilda Mitchell, Caleb Barto and Lin Le please see Ms. Bernabei now.

• Simona Desai please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

• Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Logan Potthoff and Ella Hermes please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, March 14, 2024

SAT Word of the Day:

•  None today - Worship schedule

• Ambassadors signed up for Phone-a-Thon: there will be training on Tuesday, 3/19 during homeroom.

• Mr. Steben would like to thank all the faculty, staff, monks, and students for their efforts during 8th Grade Shadow Days. You helped these students see why Saint Bede is WHERE YOU BELONG!

• Sophomores interested in being an Ambassador next school year should plan to attend a homeroom meeting TOMORROW 3/15 in the Refectory.

• St. Bede is starting a new annual day of giving on St. Benedict’s Day, March 21st.   This day honors St. Benedict, the monk who founded the Benedictine rule and tradition St. Bede’s monastic community continues to follow today.   To celebrate St. Benedict’s Day, staff, faculty and students can receive a pair of limited edition SBA socks with a $20 or more donation. Donations can be dropped off in the Development Department before March 19th.  Sport your socks with everyone on March 21st.

• Freshman: The PSAT test is Tuesday.  Be in the gym at your seat ready to test by 7:50 am. Bring your fully charged Chromebook and charging cord, pen or pencil, approved calculator (or you can use the desmos calculator provided in the testing  app), a photo ID (this can be your school ID or driver’s license), snack and drink. All other items, including backpacks, cell phones and smartwatches should be left in your locker.  This is a regular Dennis unform dress day. You will return to lunch and your regular afternoon classes after the test. Be sure to go to bed early and eat a good breakfast so you can perform your best on the test! See your email for more information.

• Esports members check the google classroom for information about the IHSA state series sectional competitions, or see Mr. Fess for more information about the state competitions.

• Golfers: the Room will open today at approximately 3:30.

• Due to the storms, Abbot Phillip Field will not be playable today, therefore today's (3/14) Varsity Softball game vs Rock Island Alleman has been canceled.  No reschedule date at this time. Varsity SB will practice from 4:45-6:15pm in the gym.  JV will practice in the gym beginning at 3:15pm.

• Color & Chill today after school in the PSC.
  

HOMEROOM MEETINGS
No homeroom - worship schedule

• Logan Potthoff, Nathan Husser, Ella Mudge, Caleb Barto, Jun Jang & Lin Le please see Ms. Bernabei today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Truth is still truth, even if no one believes it.  A lie is still a lie, even if everyone believes it.

• SAT Word of the Day:

•  instigate – v. bring about; incite

• The dog’s barking would INSTIGATE the baby’s crying.

• Lenten class charity collection tomorrow at our weekly Lenten service. There will be 2 collections after this one to meet your personal and class goal.

• Any seniors interested in applying for the James Hardie Scholarship for Engineering and Finance/Accounting majors see Ms. Bernabei today. $5000 a year renewable for up to 5 years and a paid internship. Find the application on the scholarship list.

• Bruins Rocks Socks! Remember to get your limited edition SBA socks by March 19th.  Stop by the Development Department with your $20 donation. We encourage everyone to wear their socks March 21st.

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

• Congratulations to the JV softball team for winning their season opener 17-9 vs Lexington.

• If any student lost an Elf makeup brush- Mrs. Theisinger has it! Please see her if you are missing yours!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All SBA Student Government meet in the PSC now.

• All those going on the Mystery Trip, see Fr. Ronald now.

• Boys interested in golf, meet at Mr Hejmanowski’s room during homeroom today.

• Khoa Tran, Solomon Zhang, Macklin Brady & Molly Gonzales please see Ms. Bernabei.

• Katelyn Harth see Ms. Bernabei and bring your Chromebook.

• Would Alex Ankiewicz please see Mrs. Theisinger? Thank you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• flagrant – adj. obviously offensive

• The students were punished for their FLAGRANT disrespect of the dress code.

• Lenten class charity collection update on percentage or your goal: Seniors 51%; Juniors 21%; Sophomores 109%; Freshmen 33%.

• Looking for an opportunity to earn a service hour? See Miss Brady sometime today. 

• Congratulations to our WYSE Team on their standout performance at sectionals, taking 1st place as a team. Team members earned the following honors: Yigit Arslan, 1st in physics and 2nd in computer science; Abe Wiesbrock, 3rd place in computer science; Gordon Chen, 1st in chemistry and 2nd in math; Zach Popurella, 2nd in physics, and Ella Englehaupt, 3rd in computer science and 3rd in math. Next up for WYSE is the state competition - Good Luck Bruins!!!!!!

• Congratulations to both the Varsity Baseball and Softball teams who opened their seasons with shutout wins. Baseball won 12-0 in 5 innings over Kewanee, while softball beat Peoria Notre Dame 8-0. Way to go Bruins!

• St. Bede is starting a new annual day of giving on St. Benedict’s Day, March 21st. This day of giving honors St. Benedict, the monk who founded the Benedictine rule and tradition St. Bede’s monastic community continues to follow today. To celebrate St. Benedict’s Day, staff, faculty and students can receive a pair of limited edition SBA socks with a $20 or more donation. Donations can be dropped off in the Development Department before March 19th.  Sport your socks with everyone on March 21st.

• Ambassadors who signed up to work the phonathon please plan to attend a training session during homeroom on Thursday.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All those going on the Mystery Trip, see Fr. Ronald now.

• All seniors going to Panama: meet in Miss Brady’s room now.

• Meeting for all Stage Rats during homeroom in room 107.

• Grace Gahan, please see Mr. Steben.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, March 11, 2024

In the end we only regret the chances we didn't take.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• eloquent – adj. Well-spoken

• The graduation speaker was an ELOQUENT speech writer. 

• Please add Easter candy to the blue cart for kids' Easter baskets.

• Lenten class charity collection update: Seniors $494 of $960; Juniors $223 of $1,020; Sophomores $1,132 of $1,020; Freshmen $293 of $900; Faculty/Staff $44.

• Mr. Fitzpatrick's E1 study hall will report to room 204 today.

• There will be a homeroom meeting tomorrow, Tuesday 3/12 in Miss Brady's room for all seniors going to Panama.

• Ramadan Mubarak! Heritage Club would like to acknowledge the beginning of Ramadan, a sacred month in Islam. Muslims strengthen their bond with Allah during Ramadan through almsgiving, fasting, praying, and reflecting. The end of Ramadan is called Eid al-Fitr, and the fasting will be broken with gatherings and celebrations.

• Seniors attending the Union Career Expo tomorrow will meet in the PSC at 7:50 am, school appropriate jeans day dress code, bring money for lunch.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All those going on the Mystery Trip, see Fr. Ronald now.

• Fatima Mandujano and Grace Gahan.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, March 8, 2024

Avoid regret. The cost of not following your heart, is spending the rest of your life wishing you had.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• disrepute – n. state of disgrace

• His lying brought him into DISREPUTE among his friend group.

• All volleyball players from this past season, please report to the refectory NOW.

• Please add Easter candy to the blue cart for kids' Easter baskets.

• Students, please remember that there are no book bags allowed during the school day. This is your warning and you will earn a JUG if you are seen carrying one.

• School items must be placed in your locker during lunch and not carried into the cafeteria.

• Lockers must be shut and locked at all times in the school and the locker rooms. We will begin locker checks next week; violators will earn a JUG.

• Reminder to juniors & seniors: College Visit days will not be excused on the following days - Juniors - Day of Recollection, March 9th and SAT, April 16th, Seniors – Retreat, March 25 & 26th. Seniors if you schedule your college placement testing or registration appointment on these days they will need to be rescheduled.

• Freshman, PSAT 8/9 is fast approaching. Please practice using the Bluebook app so you are familiar with it on test day.  Don’t waste valuable testing time because you don’t know how to use the testing app. See Ms. Bernabei BEFORE test day if you need help.

• The boys and girls track team is hosting a fish fry this Friday, and we need your support. Please get your tickets for the fish fry from any track member or Mr. Makransky. It's going to be a great event.

• Anime club meeting this Friday at the Boarding house game room from 3:15-4:45 pm.

• It was a good night at Sterling for the St. Bede track teams. Lily Bosnich won the Long Jump and was second in the 60meters, 60 meter hurdles, and 200 meters. Maggie Arkins won the 800 meter run, Emerald De La Torre was 3rd in the 60 meters and part of the 4x200 meter relay along with Siearah Shaver, Grace Millington, Ashlyn Ehm that finished 5th. For the guys Marco Rizzi was second in the Long Jump, Greyson Marincic was third in the Long jump and was part of the 5th place 4x200 meter relay along with Sean Brayton, Willy Sramek, and Jack Maschmann.

• If you’re interested in joining Esports and playing Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and/or Rocket League, we need to put together a roster by March 11 (Monday).  Let Mr. Fess know asap.

• Attention all freshmen: Next week’s Shadow Day assignments for freshmen will be sent to your emails by tomorrow during H period. Be sure to check your emails.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Gavin Gillan, please come to Mr. Steben’s office.

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main office NOW: Greyson Marincic, Abraham Wiesbrock, and Tyler Jordan.

• Will Lily McLain, Jillian Pinter and Ava Balestri please report to the Perino Science Center now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, March 7, 2024

SAT Word of the Day:

• None - Prayer service

• The boys and girls track team is hosting a fish fry this Friday, and we need your support. Please get your tickets for the fish fry from any track member or Mr. Makransky. It's going to be a great event.

• All international students will meet immediately in the loft during homeroom Friday.

• Anime club meeting this Friday at the Boarding house game room from 3:15-4:45 pm.

• Attention all freshmen: Next week’s Shadow Day assignments for freshmen will be sent to your emails by tomorrow during H period. Be sure to check your emails.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS
No homeroom - prayer service

• Will the following students come to the main office sometime this morning: Ariella Mudge, Willie Sramek, Eric Du, Johnnie Brown, Jack Maschmann, Emerald De La Torre, Mackenzie Stanbary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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

• If you are a Freshman with a Shadow today, please report to the Gym NOW.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• candid – adj. Truthful

• The students were surprised by the teacher’s CANDID feedback and learned from tough love.

• Just a reminder to return to your C Period Class directly after any homeroom meetings. We cannot have students lingering in the hallways without supervision. Thank you!

• Lenten class charity collection update: Seniors $417 of $960; Juniors $120 of $1,020; Sophomores $874 of $1,020; Freshmen $188 of $900.  Our next collection will be  tomorrow, at our Lenten prayer service.

• Please add Easter candy to the blue cart for kids' Easter baskets.

• The boys and girls track team is hosting a fish fry this Friday, and we need your support. Please get your tickets for the fish fry from any track member or Mr. Makransky. It's going to be a great event.

• Today: Tea Club in the PSC commons from 2:50-3:50.   Be there, don’t be square!

• Anime club meeting this Friday at the Boarding house game room from 3:15-4:45 pm.

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

• All girls interested in golf meet with coach Cummings during homeroom in Mr Heminowski’s room. All boys interested will meet tomorrow.

• Our next future college student-athlete is Sierah Shaver! Sierah has committed to THE Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL to run sprints and relays for their track team. She will also major in clinical psychology. If you are a current senior planning to play college sports next year, please let Mr. Steben know! Happy signing, Bruins!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All those who went to Kentucky with Fr. Ronald, please see him now during homeroom.

• Freshmen shadow guides for Thursday: please check your email for an important update from Mr. Steben.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, March 5, 2024

An expert in anything was once a beginner.

• SAT Word of the Day:

• beguile – v. charm or enchant

• The Ambassadors worked to BEGUILE the 8th Graders on their Shadow Day.

• Our next Lenten collection will be at our service on Thursday.

• The final Girls' TEC of the year is April 13-15.  If you want an application or more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Please add Easter candy to the blue cart for kids' Easter baskets.

• Today is the last day to get your tickets for Sadie on Saturday! Tickets are available outside the refectory during lunches. 

• Seniors who will major in Engineering or Accounting/Finance should apply for the James Hardie Building Products Scholarship. Application and materials due March 22nd to Ms. Bernabei.   This scholarship offers a $5,000 award and a paid summer internship with the possibility of full time employment after college graduation. Up to 4 students will be selected.  This award is renewable for up to five years.  See your email or the scholarship list. The Michael J. Lyons Scholarship is due April 1st to Ms. Bernabei. Both of these scholarships are only available to SBA students. There are a lot of scholarship deadlines approaching fast!  Check the scholarship list.

• An IVCC rep will be at St Bede on Wednesday during periods G, H & for a short time after school to meet with all seniors who will be attending next year.  You only need to attend for one period, not both. Any student planning to take a summer school class should also attend. Please RSVP at the link in your email or see Ms. Bernabei now. Read the email carefully so you know what you need to bring to the meeting.

• Juniors & seniors who are seriously considering entering a union after high school should sign up to attend the Illinois Valley Building Trades Career Expo, March 12. Learn about the application process for 18 different unions: Boilermakers, Carpenters, Electricians, Operators, Teamsters and more. See your email or Ms. Bernabei for more info and the link to sign up.

• The boys and girls track team is hosting a fish fry this Friday, and we need your support. Please get your tickets for the fish fry from any track member or Mr. Makransky. It's going to be a great event.

• Tomorrow (Wednesday) we will have Tea Club in the PSC commons from 2:50-3:50.   We will bring to the table;  Boba Tea, English Tea, Chinese Tea, and snacks.  Plus we will touch base with the Science Club that will be experimenting with altering how we taste things.

• Our next future college student-athlete is Max Bray! Max has committed to Aurora University in Aurora, IL to play quarterback and defensive end for their football team. He will also major in physical therapy. If you are a current senior planning to play college sports next year, please let Mr. Steben know! Happy signing, Bruins!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All Freshmen with shadows tomorrow or Thursday, please meet in the Refectory now! Check the list outside Mr. Steben’s office for shadow guides.

• Student government please meet in the PSC now.

• Ariana Villava and Grace Gahan please come to room 204 ASAP!

• Any students taking drivers education next school year at a facility other than SBA, please see Mrs. Hurst NOW.

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now: Erin Sartin, Lily Wray, Tony Nguyen.

• All those who went to Kentucky with Fr. Ronald, please see him now during homeroom.

• Marly Tillman, please see Fr. Ronald, now.