ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 15, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• validate (v.) to confirm, support

• Mae’s chemistry lab partner was asleep during the experiment and could not VALIDATE the accuracy of her methods.

• Final review session tonight 3:30-6:30 p.m. beginning in the PSC then will break out into sessions. You do not have to be present the entire time! There will be a chemistry tutor, physics tutor and teachers to cover English, Religion, History, and Math.

• Teachers- please remember to get any paper finals to the BLC by the end of today.

• IVCC's E1 Sociology class will report to room 204 today. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors, please meet in the Loft.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 9, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• raze (v.) to demolish, level 

• The old house was RAZED to make room for the large chain store.

• Students auditioning for the spring musical today after school, please meet in the choir room at 2:30 today.

• Quarter Zips and Matcha! Tea Club -  Wednesday after school.  

• If you were part of the cast or crew for the Fall Theatre production of “Little Women”, please come to Room 202 during homeroom on Tuesday.

• Soph & Juniors – There are still available spots for the Jr/Sr trip to Belize Spring Break 2027! The signed contracts and $200 fee are due to Ms. Bernabei asap. See your email for the registration link. See Ms. Bernabei with questions and for a possible extension for the $250 discount.

• Jrs & Srs taking an IVCC dual credit course next semester: Please pay your tuition asap or IVCC will drop you from the class. You should have received your tuition bill in the mail. If you did not receive your bill or if you lost it you can still pay over the phone by calling IVCC at 815-224-0213.

• Home Girls Basketball game vs. Kewanee Wethersfield. 6:45 Tip Off. The theme is PINK OUT. Come pack the stands; we need the gym full of energy to help keep our 4-0 winning streak alive.

• Students who wish to support the Development Team and earn service hours during this week's Phonathon, please see Mr. Massamba in the Loft during homeroom, today, to sign up.

• Art Guild today (Intriguing Colorful Landscape) meet at the Art Studio

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lena Sartin, Ashton Gonzales & Miranda Torres see Ms. Bernabei. Bring your cell phone.

• Kate Duncan, CeCe Giacalone, Gavin Gillan, Ella Lamboley, Macy Strauch see Ms. Bernabei now.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 8, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• None - worship schedule

• We have an exciting celebration coming up in the Refectory on Thursday, December 11, as we honor everyone who helped make the renovation possible. Riley Elmore from The View will be performing, making this a memorable evening for our guests. We are looking for student volunteers to assist throughout the event. Service hours will be awarded. If you’re interested, please see Mrs. Prokup in Room 121. Volunteer opportunities begin at 5:10 p.m. and run through 9:30 p.m.

• Scholastic Bowl this week: Practice Thursday after school in the Art Studio, Saturday Rocket JV invite at Roanoke Benson. Bus time 7:15 am.

• If you were part of the cast or crew for the Fall Theatre production of “Little Women”, please come to Room 202 during homeroom on Tuesday.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - worship schedule

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, December 4, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• pathology (n.) a deviation from the normal 

• Dr. Morrow had difficulty identifying the precise nature of Brian’s PATHOLOGY.

• The IVCC Foundation Scholarship application is now available.  Every senior planning to attend IVCC after graduation should apply. In the past, almost every applicant has received an award.  If you are not sure if you are going to IVCC you should still apply.  If you decide to go to a different college later you can decline any award you have received. Illinois State Scholars are guaranteed to be awarded a minimum of $1,000 in Foundation scholarships from IVCC.  Deadline is Feb 5, 2026. See your email for the link. 

• Last call for 1000 Recordings Club! Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office NOW.

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school.

• If you are planning to audition for the spring musical Into The Woods, please complete the audition form on google classroom. If you have not joined the classroom, the code is on the posters around the school.  Hard copies of audition material are available outside Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you would like help with your audition music Mrs. Griggs is available after school from 2:45-3:15 all week.

• The following Costa Rica travelers still need to join the WhatsApp group. See your email for the link. Ashton Gonzales, Mae Hagenbuch, Zach Husser, Ella Lamboley, Ella Mudge, Lena Sartin, Miranda Torres. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Kamila Ortiz, Jyllian Pozzi, Randy Simone, and Isabella van den Berg, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Would the Illinois State Scholars see Mrs. Rapp in Room 121 for a photo: Noah Buck, Harrison Fess, AJ Hermes, Jillian Pinter, Lillian Soliman, Ryan Soliman and Yannis Yong.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, December 3, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• odious (adj.) instilling hatred or intense displeasure 

• Mark was assigned the ODIOUS task of cleaning the cat’s litter box.

• Soph & Juniors – sign up for the Belize trip by Dec 7th to receive the $250 discount.   The signed contracts and $200 fee are also due to Ms. Bernabei by Dec 7th. See your email from Nov 24th for the registration link and more info. If you miss this deadline you will not get the $250 discount. This is an EF deadline and it cannot be extended. See Ms. Bernabei asap with questions.

• The following Costa Rica travelers still need to join the WhatsApp group. See your email for the link. Ava Balestri, Lily Bosnich, CeCe Giacalone, Ashton Gonzales, Mae Hagenbuch, Brennen Hirst, Zach Husser, Lila Koehler, Ella Lamboley, Ella Mudge, Trajan Raffety, Lena Sartin, Miranda Torres.  Also, if anyone needs another luggage tag see Ms. Bernabei.  There are plenty of extras.

• Costa Rica Travelers please see your email for important information from the CDC about traveling to Costa Rica.  Consult your family doctor about what is best for you. See Ms. Bernabei if you have questions.

• Reminder today is the next scheduled volunteer track workout session at 3:00pm. Meet downstairs by the weightroom.

• Reminder - Join the Art Guild today after school making ornaments for the veterans home. Everyone is welcome!

• Help needed after school 4-7 in the PSC. See Mrs. Nambo if you are interested! Service hours will be given!

• If you are planning to audition for the spring musical Into The Woods, please complete the audition form on google classroom. If you have not joined the classroom, the code is on the posters around the school.  Hard copies of audition material are available outside Mrs. Griggs classroom.  If you would like help with your audition music Mrs. Griggs is available after school from 2:45-3:15 all week.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ava Balestri, Lily Bosnich, Maggie Arkins, Kate Duncan, Chloe Brandt, Jillian Pinter, Yannis Yong, and Jose De La Torre, please see Mr. Steben in the Loft.

• Prom Committee see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today!

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 2, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• maxim (n.) a common saying expressing a principle of conduct 

• Miss Manners’s etiquette MAXIMS are both entertaining and instructional.

• Holy Family Church in Oglesby is looking for high school students who would be willing to be readers at the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturdays, one or two times a month. Service hours are available. Being a lector at Mass is a great way to put your faith into action and serve the people of God. See Fr. Dom for more information.   

• 1000 Recordings Club will meet the first and third Thursday of every month. Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 4 during both lunches. Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office today!

• AI club today (Tuesday) after school in the computer lab.

• Service hour opportunity TOMORROW after school 4-7. See Mrs. Nambo if you are interested.

• Finals Study Session will be moved to MONDAY DECEMBER 15TH due to several scheduling conflicts. Study sessions will go from 3:30-6:30.

• Reminder Wednesday is the next scheduled volunteer track workout session at 3:00pm. Meet downstairs by the weightroom.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors: please meet in Loft.

• There will be a meeting today in Mrs. Griggs room during homeroom for all interested in auditioning for the spring musical Into The Woods.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 1, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• larceny (n.) obtaining another’s property by theft or trickery 

• When my car was not where I had left it, I realized that I was a victim of LARCENY.

• 1000 Recordings Club will meet the first and third Thursday of every month. Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 4 during both lunches. Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office today!

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice this week Thursday in the Art Studio.

• Service hour opportunity Wednesday after school 4-7 helping prom committee with poinsettia pick-up. If you’re interested contact Mrs. Nambo today!

• The Art Guild will be making Christmas ornaments for the Veterans home on Wednesday after school everyone is welcome to help service hours are available. Meet in the Art Studio.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Landon Balestri, please come to the main office

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 25, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• jubilant (adj.) extremely joyful, happy 

• The crowd was JUBILANT when the firefighter carried the woman from the burning building.

• 1000 Recordings Club will meet the first and third Thursday of every month. Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 4 during both lunches. Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office today before leaving for break!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors, please meet in the loft.

• Ella Mudge, Miranda Torres see Ms. Bernabei today.

• Will Cate Moench please come to the main office now?

• All wrestling managers, please meet with Coach Allen in room 31 in the basement near the cheer room during homeroom on Tuesday for a brief discussion on the season.

• The following students need to see Mr. Pullara in room 134 now: John Duncan, Landon Moss, Maksymilian Niedzwiedz, and Ryan Zusefin.

• Kerstin Williams, please see Mrs. Rapp in Development.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 24, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• idiosyncratic (adj.) peculiar to one person; highly individualized

• The discipline issues in class were IDIOSYNCRATIC to one specific teacher.

• If you want to volunteer for the Special Olympics Snowshoe Event December 13, look for the posters with a QR code to get registered. Polar Plunge registration will begin next week.

• All wrestling managers, please meet with Coach Allen in room 31 in the basement near the cheer room during homeroom on Tuesday for a brief discussion on the season.

• Costa Rica Travelers – If you or a parent were not able to attend the final departure meeting yesterday see your email for the power point and read it VERY carefully. See Ms. Bernabei to pick up your EF backpack, luggage tag and additional handouts.  

• Soph & Jrs - There was a great turnout yesterday at the informational meeting for our Belize trip over Spring Break 2027!  Get signed up before the Dec 7th deadline to get the $250 discount! If you were not able to attend, all of the information has been emailed to you. See Ms. Bernabei to get the additional handouts

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Stella Denny, Allie Inman, Gavin Lamboley, and Mary Simonetta please see Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom. Thank you!

• Anyone running track and not in a winter sport, please meet Coach Makransky in the loft during homeroom.

• Anna Cyrocki, see Ms. Bernabei today.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 19, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• gourmand (n.) someone fond of eating and drinking 

• My parents became GOURMANDS after renovating their kitchen and taking cooking classes at IVCC.

• Students: There has been a change to the lunch menu: Today will be Chicken Strips and tomorrow will be Bruin Bowls.

• AMC participants please meet in room 210 at 2:45 TODAY!

• The spring musical has been announced.  Please see posters in the hallway for google classroom code.  Auditions will be held the week of December 7.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None scheduled.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 17, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• emote (v.) to express emotion 

• The director told the actor he had to EMOTE, or else the audience would have no idea what his character was going through.

• Soph & Juniors, Are you interested in going to Belize over Spring Break next year? Hike in the jungle, snorkel. Zipline, learn how costal erosion is affecting the manatee and maybe even get up close and personal with one! Come to the informational meeting on Sunday at 3:00 in the Little Theatre in the church for more info. Two lucky students will win a $500 scholarship to be used toward the cost of the trip. You must RSVP at the link and attend the meeting in order to win. See Ms. Bernabei if you have questions.  RSVP at the link in the announcements: https://bit.ly/4qujIVh 

• Heritage Club members who are interested in visiting the Chris Kringle Market in Ottawa, IL, this season should complete the interest survey posted in Classroom. The most preferred date will be the trip date! Forms are due by Friday, Nov. 21. 

• Students, the bowling bus will be leaving right at 2:45pm today.  Please get down to the PSC immediately after school if you need a ride.

• Congratulations to Ms. Staggs and Mrs. Smith, along with the cast and crew, on a great performance of Little Women over the weekend.  If you missed the show and would like to see a recording, please let Mrs. Griggs know; she has a video recording that can be shared. The spring musical was announced in the program, more information about auditions coming soon! Auditions will be the Week of December 7.

• Don’t forget - the Thousand Recordings Club will meet in the PSC fishbowl tomorrow during homeroom. Come one, come all!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Cayden Smith please come to the main office now.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 13, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• cerebral (adj.) related to the intellect 

• The books we read in this class are too CEREBRAL—they don’t engage my emotions at all.

• Come see SBA's production of Little Women this Friday and Saturday in the Little Theatre! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens, and free for SBA students!

• Do you love music? Do you wish you had time in the day where you could pause and listen to different artists, genres, and songs? The Thousand Recordings Club may be for you! Stop by our first informational meeting during homeroom next Tuesday, November 18 in the Fishbowl. This club is open to anyone grades 9-12 who loves music and would enjoy finding a new favorite artist, song, or style. Questions? See Mr. Steben.

• Heritage Club members who are interested in visiting the Chris Kringle Market in Ottawa, IL, this season should complete the interest survey posted in Classroom. The most preferred date will be the trip date! Forms are due by Friday, Nov. 21. 

• Scholastic Bowl buzzer practice Thursday after school, REST tournament at Riverdale on Saturday.

• Mrs. Theisinger is out of the building today. Please report to the main office if you need assistance!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office (Room 121): Isabella Camacho, Isaac Caracheo, Nicholas Del Pilar, Damien Dissell, Sadie Dugosh, Quinn Entrican, Hunter Freeman, Daniel Garcia, Jonathon Garcia, Ashton Gonzales, RJ Hermosillo, Adrian Hermosillo, Olivia Hunter, Areesah Joop, Bryce Keckler, Jyzel Martin, Nevaeh Mavis, Emma Mavity, Landon Moss, Fernando Orozco, Devin Steil and Macy Strauch.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 12, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• ballad (n.) a love song

• For my money, there is no more beautiful BALLAD than Billy Joel’s hit “Just the Way You Are”.

• Attention Fr. Dominic's freshman religion students. You will need your Bible, your notebook and your textbook today in class.

• Come see SBA's production of Little Women this Friday and Saturday in the Little Theatre! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens, and free for SBA students!

• Ready to spill the tea?  Tea Club meeting on Wednesday after school in the commons area for about an hour.  Check google classroom for the deets.    

• Do you love music? Do you wish you had time in the day where you could pause and listen to different artists, genres, and songs? The Thousand Recordings Club may be for you! Stop by our first informational meeting during homeroom next Tuesday, November 18 in the Fishbowl. This club is open to anyone grades 9-12 who loves music and would enjoy finding a new favorite artist, song, or style.

• Coloring Club will meet in the PSC Wednesday after school.  Everyone is welcome!  Artistic ability not required.  Supplies will be provided.

• Scholastic Bowl buzzer practice Thursday after school, REST tournament at Riverdale on Saturday.

• Attention Soph & Jrs.  Are you interested in going to Belize over Spring Break 2027 where we will be ziplining through the rainforest, learning about manatees and the Mayan culture and getting an up-close look at marine life while snorkeling? Students & parents are invited to attend the information & Enrollment meeting on Nov 23rd at 3 pm in the Little Theatre in the Church for all the details!  You must RSVP at the link found in your email. 

• The Final Departure meeting for Costa Rica travelers & parents will be immediately after the Belize meeting on Nov 23rd at 4 pm in the Little Theatre in the Church.   See your email for a list of items to be covered. It is very important that you attend this meeting!

• AMC competitors need to meet in Mrs. Morrow’s room on Wednesday 11/12 at 2:45pm to be sure they are ready for the competition.  Bring your chromebook.  The AMC Competition will be held on Thursday 11/13 at 2:50 in room 210.

• If you are missing a skull & crossbone charm, please see Mr. Steben in his office to claim.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Beatrice Affelt, Genavyve Barnes, Harrison Fess, Jemma Finley, McKlay Gensini, and Cate Moench: check your emails now for a message from Mr. Steben regarding Last Supper Club. If you have questions, please respond or see him in his office.

• Sadie Leffelman, Nelle Potthoff and Landon Balestri, please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office, Room 121: Lena Sartin,  Jan Maldonado, Sara Ruiz and Kiley Gentert.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 11, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• aberration (n.)something that differs from the norm

• The sale created an ABERRATION, making us believe the store was more popular than it actually was.

• Happy Veteran's Day to Dr. Lawrence and Mr. Makransky.  May God bless the veterans of the family members of our staff, faculty and students & those in the class of 2026 who will be entering into the armed forces to serve our great nation.

• Tuesday after school at 2:00 pm, the new AI club will meet in the computer lab.

• Ready to spill the tea?  Tea Club meeting on Wednesday after school in the commons area for about an hour.  Check google classroom for the deets.    

• If you are interested in going to Tony’s Butt Shack this Thursday with the Last Supper Club, you can still sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office. Sign up for buffet style BBQ at a great deal by no later than the end of the school day today. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never been on an outing before.

• Poinsettias for sale until December 1st! Find a prom committee member to put your order in today or find the link on Facebook or the St. Bede website. Contact Mrs. Nambo with questions!

• Ms. Wright is out of the building today. Students should report to Mrs. Nambo or return to study hall. Students should only be attending the BLC during their SCHEDULED study hall unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher and the BLC.

• Do you love music? Do you wish you had time in the day where you could pause and listen to different artists, genres, and songs? The Thousand Recordings Club may be for you! Stop by our first informational meeting during homeroom next Tuesday, November 18 in the Fishbowl. This club is open to anyone grades 9-12 who loves music and would enjoy finding a new favorite artist, song, or style.

• Coloring Club will meet in the PSC Wednesday after school.  Everyone is welcome!  Artistic ability not required.  Supplies will be provided.

• Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month nominees for November Carson Riva and Lily Bosnich and for December Drew Carboni and Emerald De La Torre! Their applications have been sent to the Oglesby Elks Club for consideration for the Teen of the Month award. Congratulations to all! Ms Bernabei is still accepting applications from seniors for the Jan and Feb nominees.

• PSAT scores are now available!  Log into your BigFuture app on your cell phone (after school) or log into your College Board account to see your scores.  See Ms. Bernabei if you need help.

• Scholastic Bowl buzzer practice Thursday after school, REST tournament at Riverdale on Saturday.

• AMC competitors need to meet in Mrs. Morrow’s room on Wednesday 11/12 at 2:45pm to be sure they are ready for the competition.  Bring your chromebook.  The AMC Competition will be held on Thursday 11/13 at 2:50 in room 210.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Please add to announcements that ALL Freshmen and Sophomores are to report to the refectory during homeroom.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office, Room 121: Lena Sartin, Erin Sartin, Jan Maldonado, Sara Ruiz and Kiley Gentert.

• Jane Quyen please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom.

• If you are a student who attended the Fall Youth Advisory Council with Senator Rezin and has not stopped to sign the Thank You card- please stop and sign during in Mrs. Theisinger’s room during homeroom today!

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 10, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• whimsical (adj.) fanciful, full of whims 

• The WHIMSICAL little girl liked to pretend that she was a character in her fairy tales.

• St. Bede Academy is incredibly proud to announce and celebrate our seniors who have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission! Congratulations to NOAH BUCK, HARRISON FESS, AJ HERMES, JILLIAN PINTER, LILLIAN SOLIMAN, RYAN SOLIMAN and YANNIS YONG. This prestigious designation recognizes outstanding academic achievement and is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence throughout your high school career.  You have distinguished yourselves among the best and brightest in Illinois, and we look forward to seeing all the amazing things you will accomplish in the future.

• Ready to spill the tea?  Tea Club meeting on Wednesday after school in the commons area for about an hour.  Check google classroom for the deets.    

• All seniors who would have attended the IHM trip today will pick up their Subway lunch from Mrs. Rynkewicz outside of the refectory today. We WILL NOT WASTE food, especially at a time when so many are unsure when their next meal might arrive.

• Seniors, we are respecting the weather situation in Chicago today. When the IHM field trip is rescheduled, Mrs. Rynkewicz will send that information to seniors and their families.

• If you are interested in going to Tony’s Butt Shack this Thursday with the Last Supper Club, you can still sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office. Sign up for this by no later than Tuesday, November 11. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never been on an outing before.

• If you are missing your Invisalign retainers, please stop by the main office to claim.   

• It's time to start applying for Pre-College summer programs! This is a great way to add substance to your college applications and gain essential experience. Explore Majors, Experience College Life, Boost Your Application, Connect with peers and learn from distinguished university faculty. Don't miss out! Competitive application deadlines are approaching fast. Start your applications today. See your email for more information!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students should see Fr. Dominic during homeroom about the video shoot Wednesday: Emma Mavity, Kamila Ortiz, Grace Gahan, Nhien Li

• Gino Ferrari, Brennen Hirst, and Ranbir Saini, please see Mr. Steben in his office. Bring your planner. 

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, November 7, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• vapid (adj.) lacking liveliness, dull 

• The professor’s comments about the poem were surprisingly VAPID and dull.

• Our Bible Study group meets after school tomorrow in the abbey church lounge. Join us as we explore the Sunday readings together.

• Our annual Christmas toy collection is underway! This year we are partnering with the Knight of Columbus, providing toys to a variety of agencies throughout the Illinois Valley. Bring in your new, unwrapped toys and place them on the table at the top of the stairs near the elevator. Help us spread the joy to as many children as possible this Christmas. Deadline for contributions is December 6th, so get shopping!

• Congratulations to the Senior class!  Approximately 35 seniors (over ½ of the class) completed and submitted college applications by the early application deadline of Nov 1st. This is more than any other class in the past 14 years!  Your hard work will pay off! We are sure to see big things happening for these amazing students!!

• Would you like to understand the foundational principles behind AI and learn how to correctly and effectively apply AI?  Join the AI Club!  See Mr. Fess or join google classroom, code gynakcnm

• PSAT Scores are now posted in your College Board account. See Ms. Bernabei if you have trouble logging and finding your score.

• Reminder to seniors going on the Illinois Holocaust Museum field trip on Monday, Nov. 10: be here by 7:15 because we leave no later than 7:30am. You KNOW Mrs. Rynkewicz will wave at you from the bus as it drives away. 

• Congratulations to sophomores  Landon Balestri, Johnathan Michael, Hanna Waszkowiak, and Mary Simonetta for being selected by St. Bede faculty and staff to represent our school as HOBY Ambassadors.  HOBY Ambassadors are students who put forth outstanding leadership skills, confidence, community service, concern for others as well as other admirable traits. Winners, please see Ms. Bernabei for more information.

• AP forms and payment are due TODAY!

• Mrs. Nambo’s G period will report to room 15 (fishbowl) today.

• Are you looking for service hours? The Development Office has an opportunity for you! Stop by Room 121 and talk with Mrs. Rapp or Mrs. Pearse about taking part in an upcoming Phone-A-Thon.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Hunter Freeman, please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

• Ambassadors, please meet in the loft now.

• Allie Inman and Weston Heersink, please see Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom today.

• If you are a student government member who has not received your 25-26 t-shirt, please see Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom as well. Thank you!

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in Room 121: Michael Benge, Kamila Oritz, Isriel Monterastelli, Maliya Massamba, Kahne Gentert, Kiley Gentert, Jan Maldonado, Sara Ruiz and Nicolette Hanck.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 3, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• salient (adj.) significant, conspicuous; extremely apparent 

• One of the SALIENT differences between Alison and Nancy is that Alison is a foot taller.

• If you would like to volunteer for the Frosty on First Celebration on Saturday, November 8, the City of LaSalle needs volunteers to help supervise their winter activities downtown. Please sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office by THIS Wednesday at 11:20.

• In Art club tomorrow, we will be sculpting with cold porcelain, a form of clay, and a mixture we will be making with cornstarch. Feel free to make some clay and make a sculpture with us!

• These seniors still owe Mrs. Rynkewicz their permission slip and/or money: Sara Ruiz, Gino Ferrari, and Mark Rudenko. If those items are not turned in TODAY, you will not be attending the trip on Nov. 11. 

• Boys Golf team: meet in the Art Studio Tuesday during homeroom.

• Mrs. Theisinger and Mrs. Nambo will be out of the building today but can be reached via email.

• Students be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Theisinger regarding the SBASG trifold and Social Work trifold for the Open House!

• Seniors, the Elks Teen of the Month Application is due to Ms. Bernabei by Midnight tonight! This should be a fairly easy application for you to complete. You can copy and paste the information from your academic resume into the Elks application. See your email to find the application and instructions. I need applications from 2 boys and 2 girls.  Right now I have ZERO applications turned in, so you have no competition!

• Cris Tran see Ms. Bernabei today during E1. Please bring your Chromebook.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All boys who are interested or even thinking about going out for track in the spring, please meet Coaches Makransky and Harris in the loft today during homeroom.

• Noah Buck, Geno Dinges, Ella Lamboley, Trajan Raffety, Emma Slingsby, and Macy Strauch: please see Mr. Steben in his office now.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Sadly the Cross Country season ended for both guys and girls' teams. For the Lady Bruins, Jemma Finley finished 50th overall, complete an outstanding Freshmen year. For the guys the team finished 20th and were led in order by RJ Hermosillo, Bryce Keckler, Dominik Avila, Adrian Hermosillo, Mason Haskell, Graham Ross and Joe Savitch. Coach Makransky and Coach Harris want to express our appreciation for a great season, and we will see you all back next year.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 31, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• relish (v.) to enjoy 

• Jill RELISHED the time spent with her friends at the Halloween party.

• There will be a Podcast Club meeting this Friday after school in room 213. New members are always welcome.

• All seniors going on the IHM field trip MUST bring their signed permission slip and $15 (at the SAME TIME) to Mrs. Rynkewicz by 3pm on Friday, Oct. 31st. 

• Volunteers are needed to give blood next Tuesday as Saint Bede, in conjunction with American Red Cross, will host a blood drive next Tuesday - November 4th in the Perino Science Center - workers and their blood are both needed! Permission slips will be available at the table outside of the refectory for the rest of the week. Stop by and pick one up so you too can be a donor.

• Volunteers are needed to work Volleyball tournaments at Academy of St. Carlo Acutis on November 7th & 8th as well as November 21st & 22nd. See Mr. Davy to sign up to volunteer and earn Service Hours!

• If you would like to volunteer for the Frosty on First Celebration on Saturday, November 8, the City of LaSalle needs volunteers to help supervise their winter activities downtown. Sign up for 2 hour shifts outside Mr. Steben’s office ASAP! Fun, easy, and festive opportunity for service hours!

• If you are attending the Fall Youth Advisory Council on Monday and have your permission slip with you today, please bring it to Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom! If you didn’t bring it today, please remember it needs to come to school with you on Monday or you will not be able to attend! Thank you!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors, please meet in the Fishbowl now. Please go here before any other meetings.

• Caden Carls please see Mrs. Morrow now.

• Mark Rudenko and Carson Riva see Ms. Bernabei today.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in Room 121: Luke Vogelgesang, Yaneli Walker, Hanna Waszkowiak, Erin Sartin, Lena Sartin, Kerstin Williams, Lillian Wray, Ayla Yeske and Yannis Yong.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Refer to the rolling schedule for upcoming competitions!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 29, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• orthodox (adj.) conventional, conforming to established protocol 

• The company’s profits dwindled because the management pursued ORTHODOX business policies that were incompatible with current trends.

• There will be a Podcast Club meeting this Friday after school in room 213. New members are always welcome.

• All seniors going on the IHM field trip MUST bring their signed permission slip and $15 (at the SAME TIME) to Mrs. Rynkewicz by 3pm on Friday, Oct. 31st.

• Volunteers are needed to give blood next Tuesday as Saint Bede, in conjunction with American Red Cross, will host a blood drive next Tuesday - November 4th in the Perino Science Center - workers and their blood are both needed! Permission slips will be available at the table outside of the refectory for the rest of the week. Stop by and pick one up so you too can be a donor.

• Volunteers are needed to work Volleyball tournaments at Academy of St. Carlo Acutis on November 7th & 8th as well as November 21st & 22nd. See Mr. Davy to sign up to volunteer and earn Service Hours!

• With Christmas right around the corner, there are volunteer opportunities ready to kick off the holiday season that need our help. If you would like to volunteer for the Frosty on First Celebration on Saturday, November 8, the City of LaSalle needs volunteers to help supervise their winter activities downtown. Sign up for 2 hour shifts outside Mr. Steben’s office ASAP!

• Reminder tomorrow is the last day to order scholastic bowl team hockey sweaters  at   https://sba-scholastic-bowl-2025.itemorder.com/. 

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

• On your way home today pick up a copy of today's Bureau County Republican and read up on your lady Bruin golfers who made the BCR All Area Team Honorable mention Quinn Entrican, Gaby Martinez  and Breanna Martinez. First team Aliyanna Arteaga, Mae Hagenbuch and the BCR Golfer of the Year Anna Cyrocki. Congratulations ladies!

• Ambassadors attending the Carlo Acutis visit today: check your emails for an important message from Mr. Steben.

• If you have not turned in your IVCC form to the main office, please do so today. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in Room 121: Ella Mudge, Ashlan Heersink, Cecilia Giacalone, Nelle Potthoff, Jyllian Pozzi, Olivia Raef, Addison Raffety, Trajan Raffety and Ian Maurer.

• Jason Yang see Ms. Bernabei.

• All girls who are interested or even thinking about going out for track in the spring, please meet Coach Makransky and Harris in the loft today during homeroom.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Refer to the rolling schedule for upcoming competitions!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 28, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• nomadic (adj.) wandering from place to place 

• In the first six months after college, Jose led a NOMADIC life, living in New York, California, and Idaho.

• All seniors attending the Illinois Holocaust Museum field trip MUST meet in the refectory during homeroom on Tues., Oct. 28, BEFORE GOING TO ANY OTHER MEETING. ACC students going on the trip MUST get to school before the start of homeroom on Oct. 28.

• Attention Scholastic Bowl shirt order deadline is Thursday evening at 11:59pm.

• Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday after school.

• Boys Basketball open gym Tuesday from 5:15-6:45. Our first official tryout/practices will be November 10th.

• Volunteers are needed to give blood next Tuesday as Saint Bede, in conjunction with American Red Cross, will host a blood drive next Tuesday - November 4th in the Perino Science Center - workers and their blood are both needed! Permission slips will be available at the table outside of the refectory for the rest of the week. Stop by and pick one up so you too can be a donor.

• Volunteers are needed to work Volleyball tournaments at Academy of St. Carlo Acutis on November 7th & 8th as well as November 21st & 22nd. See Mr. Davy to sign up to volunteer and earn Service Hours!

• With Christmas right around the corner, there are volunteer opportunities ready to kick off the holiday season that need our help. If you would like to volunteer for the Frosty on First Celebration on Saturday, November 8, the City of LaSalle needs volunteers to help supervise their winter activities downtown. Sign up for 2 hour shifts outside Mr. Steben’s office ASAP!

• Ambassadors - we will meet Thursday during homeroom.

• Seniors, see your email for the Elks Teen of the Month application due to Ms. Bernabei by Monday. This should be a fairly easy application for you to complete. You can copy and paste a lot of the information from your academic resume into the Elks application.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All seniors attending the Illinois Holocaust Museum field trip MUST meet in the refectory now. GO HERE BEFORE GOING TO ANY OTHER MEETING.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in Room 121: Ella Mudge, Ashlan Heersink, Caleb Heersink, Hannah Heiberger, Madelyn Kueker, Gavin Lamboley, Landon Marquez, Ian Maurer and Max Moreno.

• The following students need to go to the main office now: Faith Ankiewicz, Caden Carls, Battista Verucchi, and Emma Huffaker.   

• All Cross-Country runners meet Mr. Makransky in the Loft today during Homeroom.

• Lily Bosnich & Lin Lin see Ms. Bernabei.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Refer to the rolling schedule for upcoming competitions!