ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 19, 2024

❖    SAT Word of the Day:

➢    debacle – n. a fiasco or failure

■      Their poor planning turned the party into a DEBACLE.

• ❖    Tomorrow we'll be getting a final total for our "74 for the Class of '74" Food Collection challenge. Bring your donation to your religion class so we can reach our goal!

  ❖    Homecoming sign ups are available all this week during lunch! Tickets are $20 each and can be paid via cash or check. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

  ❖    Juniors and seniors- if you signed up to play in the powderpuff game- please bring your shirt money to Mrs. Theisinger’s office! Shirts are $15. Stop in room 102 with any questions![1] 

  ❖    Attention ALL girls basketball players: there will be a meeting at Ms. Marx’s classroom (Room 31) FRIDAY during homeroom. Any freshmen girls who plan to play MUST be present!

  ❖    Looking for spirit wear that no one else has? The girls basketball team will be selling vintage jerseys and other swag during lunch periods next Monday, Wednesday, and Friday outside the Refectory. Bring cash and don’t miss the chance to superfan in style!

  ❖    Thank you to all the Last Supper Club guests for joining us! Mark your calendars for our next outing on Wednesday, October 23rd. Where are we going? You’ll have to keep listening to the announcements to find out!

  ❖    Do you like Anime? Then you may be interested in joining the Academy Anime Club of the Academy (AACA) we will have a brief signup meeting in the PSC Friday afterschool.

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HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖    Anyone interested in helping Mrs. Nambo with 50/50 Friday night from 6:45-halftime please see her now!

❖    Students please check your emails. If you received an email from Mrs. Rapp about Work Study, please plan to meet in the refectory today during homeroom.

BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

❖    Let’s pack the stands tomorrow night as the Bruins take on Seneca. Be there, be loud, and show your Bruin pride!  

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• commensurate – adj. corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree; proportionate

• She was looking for pay COMMENSURATE to the work she would be doing.

• The Class of 1974 donated the funds necessary to create the new bathrooms in the gym. Let's imitate their generosity this week by bringing in food items for the Illinois Valley Food Pantry. Donations must be brought to your religion class!

• There will be Fall Theatre rehearsal today at 4:30 pm in the Little Theatre.

• Any member of Heritage Club who would like to make paper lanterns for the Mid-Autumn festival should complete the Form in the Heritage Club Google Classroom. All materials will be provided. 

• Homecoming sign ups are available all this week during lunch! Tickets are $20 each and can be paid via cash or check. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• Juniors and seniors- if you signed up to play in the powderpuff game- please bring your shirt money to Mrs. Theisinger’s office! Shirts are $15. Stop in room 102 with any questions!

• Senior Ambassadors: check your emails for a message from Mr. Steben.

• Last Supper Club: check your emails for details from Mr. Steben about tonight’s dinner.

• Attention ALL girls basketball players: there will be a meeting at Ms. Marx’s classroom (Room 31) FRIDAY during homeroom. Any freshmen girls who plan to play MUST be present!

• Looking for some new spirit wear that no one else has? The girls basketball team will be selling vintage jerseys and other swag during lunch periods next Monday, Wednesday, and Friday outside the Refectory. Bring cash and don’t miss the chance to superfan in style!

• Color and Chill Club will meet today in the PSC today! Snacks and materials will be provided. Come and relax after a week of hard work!

• Anyone that participated in stage crew last year that would like to help with the Variety Show next week please see or email Mrs. Griggs.  Help is needed with sound, lights, curtain, and spotlight.

• St. Bede lanyards with plastic ID holders available in the office for $3.00. This would be a great way to keep track of your ID for lunches.  Replacement ID's will be $5.00 beginning Monday September 23rd.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lin Le please see Ms. Bernabei now.

• ALL esports players meet with Mr. Fess in the science center during homeroom.

• Michael Schulz, please report to the main office.

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Both the girls golf and girls tennis teams compete at home tonight, with girls tennis celebrating their senior night. Check out your Bruins at the Peru Tennis Courts or Spring Creek Golf Course tonight - HUM BRUINS!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 17, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• admonish – v. reprimand someone

• His boss ADMONISHED him for constantly showing up late to work.

• Let's honor the Golden Bedan Class of 1974 for their generosity by bringing in food items for the local food pantry. Bring your donations to your religion class. We want to collect 74 pounds in each religion section for a total of 962 pounds. Show the Spirit of Saint Bede by your generosity!

• Any member of Heritage Club who would like to make paper lanterns for the Mid-Autumn festival should complete the Form in the Heritage Club Google Classroom. All materials will be provided. 

• The cast list for Fall Theatre has been finalized! It is posted in Ms. Staggs’ and Mrs. Smith’s classrooms, so go take a look! It also in the Fall Theatre remind group. Congratulations to all of our talented actors! Scripts will be passed out at our first rehearsal tomorrow at 4:30 pm in the Little Theatre.

• Golf practice after school today, we will ride bus #1.

• Homecoming sign ups are available all this week during lunch! Tickets are $20 each and can be paid via cash or check. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• Juniors and seniors- if you signed up to play in the powderpuff game- please bring your shirt money to Mrs. Theisinger’s office! Shirts are $15. Stop in room 102 with any questions!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Sadie Koehler, Jaxon Kozak, Greyson Marincic, Quinn McClain, Grace Millington, Adeline Mitchell, Mason Ross, Emma Smudzinski please see Ms. Bernabei now.

• If you signed up for tomorrow’s Last Supper Club, please see Mr. Steben outside the Refectory.

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• Congratulations to the volleyball team for their victory over Kewanee, taking down the Boilermakers in 2 games.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 16, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• vituperate – v. blame or insult someone strongly

• The players would VITUPERATE the opponent heavily on the bus ride home.

• Heritage Club would like to acknowledge the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, this month commemorates ways Latino and Hispanic communities have helped shape the United States.

• Any member of Heritage Club who would like to make paper lanterns for the Mid-Autumn festival should complete the Form in the Heritage Club Google Classroom. All materials will be provided. 

• If someone has lost their retainers in a yellow case or one Adidas golf shoe, please stop by the main office to retrieve them. 

• Today is the last day to sign up for this month’s Last Supper Club outing to Habaneros. Please sign up at the table outside the Refectory.

• The Elks Teen of the Month application is now available to Juniors & Seniors. Check your email for a link. Please read the instructions carefully BEFORE you begin filling out the application.

• Seniors, please complete your Senior Survey and Parchment registration ASAP. The list in Mr. Pullara's classroom was updated this morning.

• Juniors & Seniors, Are you interested in a career in Manufacturing? Attend The Discover Manufacturing Career Expo.  Sign up with Ms. Bernabei by Sept 24th. Space is very limited.  

• Seniors: would you like to be a Rotary student representative?  Sign up with Ms. Bernabei.  Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

• Did you know that coloring reduces stress while it promotes creativity and relaxation! The first meeting for the Color & Chill Club is this Wed, Sept 18th after school in the PSC. Everyone is welcome no matter what your ability level is! Snacks & supplies will be provided. 

• Homecoming sign ups are available all this week during lunch! Tickets are $20 each and can be paid via cash or check. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• Juniors and seniors- if you signed up to play in the powderpuff game- please bring your shirt money to Mrs. Theisinger’s office! Shirts are $15. Stop in room 102 with any questions!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Seniors: if you are planning to be on prom committee and are not a football player or cheerleader please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Congratulations to Zach Husser on his 11th place finish at Saturday's Kewanee Boiler invite.

• Congrats to the football team for their dominant win over Walther Christian, 61 - 0.

• The Freshman Volleyball green team won the Freeport Invitational over the weekend. Way to go, Bruins!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 13, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• toady – n. one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors (a suck-up)

• Grover Dill was the bully’s TOADY in A Christmas Story.

• Fall Theatre auditions are taking place tonight from 4-6pm in the Little Theatre.

• Esports: check google classroom (code g7rmipz) for information on Mario Kart, Valorant, Rocket League, and Fortnite.  Get ahold of Mr. Fess if you have questions.

• There will be a podcast club meeting today after school in room 213. New members are always welcome.

• Please see your emails for information regarding Last Supper Club. If you are interested in joining us for our first outing, please sign up outside the Refectory during lunch today.

• The Honors Econ Class Homecoming Shirt store will be open until Midnight. There is a short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt and crewneck. Orders can be placed through the link that will be posted on the Saint Bede Academy social medias and all orders will be picked up in the science center on Thursday September 26th. Get your orders in today before it is too late!

• Any student interested in helping paint the backdrop for the Variety Show, please see Mrs. Griggs by the end of the school day today.

• Ireland/Scotland travelers: please bring 2 color copies of your passport and driver's license and tour tip money to Ms. Bernabei asap. $100 check or money order preferred. Our trip is only 3 months & 14 days away!! 

• Juniors & Seniors interested in manufacturing careers:  sign up to attend the Manufacturing Career Expo on Oct 15. Only 14 students can attend. Send Ms. Bernabei an email today to save your spot. See your email for the trip agenda and more info.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Libby Huffaker, Maci Kelly, Gus Burr, and Kaden Chalus, please report to Mr. Steben’s office.

BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Congrats to the GIRLS GOLF TEAM for their win over Somonauk! Anna Cyrocki led the team, shooting a 54. Andrea Bradner added a 60, Violet Lopez a 69, and Gaby Martinez a 70..

• Let’s pack the student section tonight for the football game as the Bruins take on Walther Christian! Come see the Boppin’ Bruins, led by your SBA Cheerleaders, at halftime!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 11, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• plaudit – n. expression of praise

• The PLAUDITS rained down for the golf team’s overwhelming victory.

• Fall Theatre auditions are this Thursday and Friday from 4-6pm in the Little Theatre.

• Are you interested in trying new restaurants in our area? The Last Supper Club may be for you! All students grades 9-12 are encouraged to join in the fun each month as we try different restaurants and cuisines in the towns surrounding St. Bede. If you are interested, there will be a brief informational meeting during homeroom TODAY. Stop by to learn more!

• Join the Tea Club! Enter the Google Classroom code found in the announcements (iujtce5), or see Mr. Fess. The first Tea Club meeting will be TODAY after school 2:50 – 3:50ish

• Powderpuff football will be on Wednesday, September 25. Any junior or senior girls interested in playing, there will be powderpuff football signups during lunch today outside the refectory.

• Attention all boys interested in playing basketball for St. Bede: there will be open gyms on Tuesday, September 17 from 7:15-8:45pm, and Thursday, September 19 from 4:00-5:30pm.

• There will be a Charity Club meeting in room #227 after school - see Mr. Davy with any questions.

• The Honors Econ Class Homecoming Shirt store will be open today, Thursday and until Midnight on Friday. There is a short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt and crewneck. Orders can be placed through the link that will be posted on the Saint Bede Academy social medias and all orders will be picked up in the science center on Thursday September 26th. Get your orders in today before it is too late!

• Homecoming tickets will go on sale next week and are $20 a piece! Cash or check will be accepted. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Coco Wu, see Mr. Cummings during homeroom today.

• Any student interested in learning more about Last Supper Club, please go to the PSC.

• Chipper Rossi and Bailey Engels- please see Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom today. Thanks!

BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Congratulations to the boys Cross Country team on winning their first meet last night beating Henry at their home course. The team was led by Kaden Nauman, Greyson Marincic, RJ Hermosillo, Eric Du, Dominik Avila, and Mason Ross.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 9, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• insurgent – n. rebel or revolutionary

• The student INSURGENT rallied her classmates to protest the new rule changes.

• Please join the google classroom for variety show information. The code is on the posters around the school and is also listed in the announcements (yc5rtog).  An information meeting for all interested in participating will be held in Mrs. Griggs classroom during homeroom Tuesday.

• Join the Tea Club! Enter the Google Classroom code found in the announcements (iujtce5), or see Mr. Fess.

• If you have borrowed a calculator from the Bruin Learning Center and still have it please return NOW.

• Congratulations to the following freshmen who were voted in to be representatives for their class on Student Government: Landon Balestri, Jackson Bogatitus, Parker McClain, Valeria Mendez, Mary Simonetta, and Hanna Waszkowiak. Thanks to everyone who ran!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None scheduled

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 6, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• ebullient – adj. cheerful and lively

• Mr. Steben can be described as EBULLIENT most days.

• If you are interested in learning about various cultures from around the world, Heritage Club is the group for you! We learn more about the diverse cultures represented in SBA's student body and many more. Anyone interested in joining Heritage Club should join our Google Classroom page TODAY! Some of the activities hosted by Heritage Club throughout the year include watching movies, trying different foods, and making crafts. Please see the Google Classroom code listed in the announcements: kg3yg4g

• Join the Tea Club! Enter the Google Classroom code found in the announcements (iujtce5), or see Mr. Fess.

• Freshmen- you have until the end of homeroom to vote for your class representatives! This was sent to your email. Please see Mrs. Theisinger ASAP if you have note voted or are not sure how to vote. Winners will be announced before we dismiss for the pep rally.

• Ambassadors: the time listed in BAND is incorrect. You need to be at the football field by 3:30, not 4:00 as listed. We want to be set up with plenty of time to spare!

• Attention ALL students: Homeroom will meet during G period today.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None scheduled

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 5, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• duress – n. intimidation or coercion to force someone to perform an act

• The journalists were under DURESS to complete their articles by the deadline.

• Wanted: SBA students interested in Fall Theatre. Are you interested in acting? Would you rather work behind the scenes? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then come to The Fall Theatre informational meeting! Come to room 213 TODAY after school to learn more!

• If you are interested in learning about various cultures from around the world, Heritage Club is the group for you! We learn more about the diverse cultures represented in SBA's student body and many more. Anyone interested in joining Heritage Club should join our Google Classroom page TODAY! Some of the activities hosted by Heritage Club throughout the year include watching movies, trying different foods, and making crafts. Please see the Google Classroom code listed in the announcements: kg3yg4g

• The homecoming variety show is scheduled for Friday, Sept 27.  Mrs. Griggs is looking for students to participate.  Skits, vocal or instrument performance, and dances are all acts that have been done in the past.  Get your act together and be ready for the first rehearsal on Sunday, September 15th in the gym. Join the Google Classroom by entering the code in the announcement (yc5rtog)  More information will be announced later this week.

• Join the Tea Club! Enter the Google Classroom code found in the announcements (iujtce5), or see Mr. Fess.

• Ambassadors: check your emails for a message from Mr. Steben. Football playing Ambassadors, you should have 2 messages. Be sure to read and follow the directions listed!

• Freshmen elections will be tomorrow for SBASG! If you have not turned in your petition form to Mrs. Theisinger, please do so ASAP. Freshmen please be checking your email for more information regarding how to vote for your classmates. Thank you!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students report to the business office: Avery Entrican, Halden Hueneburg, and Ava Balestri.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 4, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• affluent – adj. Wealthy

• The AFFLUENT donor helped the hospital stay out of debt.

• There is a pair of golf shoes in the main office from Friday. Whoever is missing them, please come claim them.

• Wanted: SBA students interested in Fall Theatre. Are you interested in acting? Would you rather work behind the scenes? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then come to The Fall Theatre informational meeting! Come to room 213 this Thursday after school to learn more!

• All Scotland/Ireland travelers who missed last week’s evening meeting please go to the fishbowl now.

• College Information Night for Parents & Students is tomorrow night in the PSC at 6 pm.  The information is geared toward seniors but all grade levels are invited to attend.  It’s never too early to start planning for your future!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students please report to the main office:  Jordan Coventry, Madalyn Dittmar, Avery Entrican, Dominic Fonderoli, Mirella Haskell, Kathleen Hunter, Victoria Mendez, Ryan Nawa, & Marco Rizzi.

• Halden Hueneburg & Gus Burr, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 3, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• affluent – adj. Wealthy

• The AFFLUENT donor helped the hospital stay out of debt.

• There is a pair of golf shoes in the main office from Friday. Whoever is missing them, please come claim them.

• Wanted: SBA students interested in Fall Theatre. Are you interested in acting? Would you rather work behind the scenes? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then come to The Fall Theatre informational meeting! Come to room 213 this Thursday after school to learn more!

• All Scotland/Ireland travelers who missed last week’s evening meeting please go to the fishbowl now.

• College Information Night for Parents & Students is tomorrow night in the PSC at 6 pm.  The information is geared toward seniors but all grade levels are invited to attend.  It’s never too early to start planning for your future!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students please report to the main office:  Jordan Coventry, Madalyn Dittmar, Avery Entrican, Dominic Fonderoli, Mirella Haskell, Kathleen Hunter, Victoria Mendez, Ryan Nawa, & Marco Rizzi.

• Halden Hueneburg & Gus Burr, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, August 30, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• vicissitude (viss-SISS-ih-tood) – n. a change of circumstances, typically that is unwelcome or unpleasant

• The sudden VICISSITUDE in their finances meant the family couldn’t go to

• Do you like listening to podcasts? Have you ever thought about making your own? Join Saint Bede Academy’s Podcast Club! We will be having a meeting today after school in room 213. See you there!

• Starting Tuesday September 3rd, students need a positive lunch balance to make purchases.

• Attention freshmen- there is still time to get a petition to join Student Government. Stop and see Mrs. Theisinger in Room 102 to pick one up. If you have any questions about how you can make a difference in the school on SBASG- make sure to talk to a current member. You can find them this week and next week wearing SBASG shirts!

• Any Travelers who missed the Scotland/Ireland trip meeting last night; please attend the make-up meeting on Tuesday September 3rd during homeroom in the fishbowl. See your email for info.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Anyone who joined Charity Club last year, or would be interested in joining Charity Club, please report to the PSC now.

• Bailey Engels, Mason Moreno, Andrea Brandner, Kaden Nauman, & Jillian Pinter see Ms. Bernabei now.

• Gordon Chen please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, August 26, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• philanthropic – adj. generous, particularly in a monetary sense

• The group worked hard to boost their PHILANTHROPIC efforts with local students.

• Do you like listening to podcasts? Have you ever thought about making your own? Join Saint Bede Academy’s Podcast Club! We will be having a meeting this Friday after school in room 213. See you there!

• The north lobby of the gym remains closed due to construction. The only time the lobby will be open to thru traffic is during home sporting events. Otherwise it's a construction zone and to be avoided. 

• There are extra spirit day shirts leftover for all grade levels. If you’d like to purchase a cleaner version of your class shirt to wear again, they are available for $5 in Mrs. Theisinger’s office (Room 102.) Stop by to see if we have your size!

• Freshmen petitions for SBASG are available in Room 102. Stop in anytime to pick one up. Elections will be held next Friday, September 6!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors, we will meet in the PSC Collaborative Room now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, August 21, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• None - Mass/Prayer Service Schedule

• Interested in becoming an epic gamer and joining eSports at St. Bede? It’s the season of Mario Kart, Valorant, Fortnite, and Rocket League. See Mr. Fess, and/or join Google Classroom: g7rmipz

• Happy Pumpkin Spice Latte Eve, everybody! Love, Mrs. Rynkewicz 🎃🧡

• Do you have a sibling, cousin, neighbor, friend, or paperboy in junior high who might be interested in attending St. Bede sporting events? Then give them the gift of a Junior High Sport Pass - stop by Mr. Steben’s office to pick one up today!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS
No homeroom - Mass/Prayer Service Schedule

• The following students need to report to the main office today. Tyler Jordan, Nona Delao, Jyzel Martin, Ashlan Heersink, Niko Pappas-Anniballi, Wil Sramek and Mina Trandinh.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, August 20, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• elegy – n. a poem of reflection, typically a lament for the dead

• There wasn’t a dry eye in the church as the ELEGY was read.

• Interested in becoming an epic gamer and joining eSports at St. Bede? It’s the season of Mario Kart, Valorant, Fortnite, and Rocket League. See Mr. Fess, and/or join Google Classroom: g7rmipz

• Happy Pumpkin Spice Latte Eve Eve, everybody! Love, Mrs. Rynkewicz 🎃🧡

• Do you have a sibling, cousin, neighbor, friend, or paperboy in junior high who might be interested in attending St. Bede sporting events? Then give them the gift of a Junior High Sport Pass - stop by Mr. Steben’s office to pick one up today!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• If you have the picture your outfit is based on for today’s dress-up theme, please see Mr. Steben in the PSC with the picture in hand!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, August 19, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• Demure - adj., reserved or modest

• The students wore DEMURE attire for the school’s mass.

• Interested in becoming an epic gamer and joining eSports at St. Bede? It’s the season of Mario Kart, Valorant, Fortnite, and Rocket League. See Mr. Fess, and/or join Google Classroom: g7rmipz

• Happy Spirit Week, Bruins! Come out to support the fall sports, starting with volleyball on Thursday at 5:30 in Abbot Vincent Gymnasium. Then, come out to Green and White Night on Friday at 6:00 for the Parade of Teams for all fall sports. Football scrimmages will follow, and then join the fun at the Back to School Dance in the outdoor shelter until 9pm. Let’s pack the place and start the year with enthusiasm - HUM BRUINS!

• Anyone dressed in USA attire today for Spirit Week that would like a photo taken for this year's yearbook, please meet in the science center during homeroom.  After the photo, please return to your homeroom.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Noah Buck, Weston Heersink, and Trajan Raffety, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, August 16, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

• contentious – adj. likely to cause an argument

• Politics is a CONTENTIOUS topic of conversation.

• The yearly Back to School Dance will be held on Friday, August 23, immediately following SBA Fall Sports Green/White Night. The dance will go until 9pm. This is NOT the printed date in your planner - please be sure to attend on the 23rd, not the 16th!

• Seniors, the IVCC College Fair and Career Night is Wed, Oct 9, 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the IVCC Gym in Oglesby, 50+ Colleges, military and career reps will be there! See your school email for more info and a link to RSVP.

• Seniors, have you started your Common Application yet? Go to www.commonapp.org.  Submit your applications by Nov 1st to improve your chances of acceptance. Get started now! See Ms. Bernabei ASAP if you need help. 

• Every student with a College Board account should write down their username, password & security phrase and keep it in a safe place where you can find it.  Click FORGOT MY USERNAME/PASSWORD if needed. If that doesn’t work, call the College Board Student Help Line or see Ms. Bernabei.

• There will be dodgeball signups during 1st and 2nd lunch today. Please do not sign up unless you are able to attend! See Mrs. Theisinger or an SBASG member with questions.

• If you have not filled out a shirt size form from Greyson Marincic, please do so ASAP. If you search his name in your email, it should pop up. See Mrs. Theisinger or an SBASG member with any questions!

• Ambassadors: please upload the pictures from the Chaplain’s Day photo scavenger hunt to the Google Classroom ASAP.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students please report to the main office: Nona Delao, Weston Heersink, Tyler Jordan, Jyzel Martin, Kamila Ortiz, Breanna Martinez, Grace Millington, Chipper Rossi, Niko Pappas-Anniballi, Alan Spencer, Wil Sramek, and Mina Trandinh.

• SBA Student Government will meet in the PSC collaboration room now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 15, 2024

• SAT Word of the Day:

  • None today - worship schedule.

• The yearly Back to School Dance will be held on Friday, August 23, immediately following SBA Fall Sports Green/White Night. The dance will go until 9pm. This is NOT the printed date in your planner - please be sure to attend on the 23rd, not the 16th!

• There will be dodgeball signups during 1st and 2nd lunch today and tomorrow. Please do not sign up unless you are able to attend! See Mrs. Theisinger or an SBASG member with questions.

• There will be an SBASG meeting tomorrow, Friday, during homeroom in the PSC collaboration room.

• If you have not filled out a shirt size form from Greyson Marincic, please do so ASAP. If you search his name in your email, it should pop up. See Mrs. Theisinger or an SBASG member with any questions!

• Ambassadors: please upload the pictures from the Chaplain’s Day photo scavenger hunt to the Google Classroom ASAP.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None today - worship schedule.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, August 14, 2024

SAT Word of the Day:

• braggart – n. someone who boasts

• It’s a bad look to be a BRAGGART and then play poorly on the court.

• If you are interested in participating in soccer, be sure to fill out the survey included at the link listed in your announcements: https://forms.gle/MLzJikPeLHVF6yEz9 

• The yearly Back to School Dance will be held on Friday, August 23, immediately following SBA Fall Sports Green/White Night. The dance will go until 9pm. This is NOT the printed date in your planner - please be sure to attend on the 23rd, not the 16th!

• The north entrance and lobby to the gym are closed for construction until further notice. To enter the gym from inside, use the east stairwell (past the wrestling room, leading to the piano) To enter from the outside, use the main gym lobby entrance ONLY.

• There will NOT be an executive board meeting in Mrs. Theisinger’s room today, Wednesday, during homeroom as previously discussed. Please be checking your email today!

• There will be an SBASG meeting for all members sometime this week. Please be checking your email and the TeamReach app later today to confirm date and time.

• All students, please be on the lookout for a google form from our SBASG Vice President, Greyson Marincic and fill out ASAP. This information is needed for spirit day next week! Let Mrs. Theisinger or a SBASG member know with any questions!

• Junior Ambassadors: check your emails RIGHT NOW for an invitation to the Ambassador Google classroom.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students please come to the main office now: Liv Payne, CeCe Giacalone, Emma Smudzinski, Mason Moreno, Maddy Fabish, RJ Hermosillo, Alicia Barreras, Jazmin Barreras, Jackson Bogatitus, Mackenzie Stanbary, Hannah Fritz, and Isabella Camacho.

• Chipper Rossi, please see Mr. Steben outside the main office.

• Demian Baker please stop by the Business Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, August 13, 2024

SAT Word of the Day:

• abject – adj. completely without pride or dignity

• The failed revolution was considered an ABJECT failure.

• Welcome to a new school year! Be sure to check announcements every day for club and sports announcements, schedule changes, volunteer opportunities, and other important school information.

• Any student, male or female, interested in playing soccer, there will be a brief meeting immediately after school TODAY in the Refectory.

• Any Freshmen, Juniors, and any new student to SBA in the SPORTS of Tennis and Volleyball, you will be taking your IMPACT testing today in the PSC at 2pm.  Make sure you bring your Chromebook.

• The north entrance and lobby to the gym are closed for construction until further notice. To enter the gym from inside, use the east stairwell (past the wrestling room, leading to the piano) To enter from the outside, use the main gym lobby entrance ONLY.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None today - Mass schedule