Daily Announcements - Monday, November 11, 2019

You attract what you are, not what you want. If you want to be great, then be great.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Mike and Nancy Sitterly. Mr. & Mrs. Sitterly are loyal friends and supporters of St. Bede for decades. We are blessed with their generosity and support. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• We will be on schedule A today with our Veterans Day Prayer Service at 2:00 in the Abbey Church.

• The following need to turn in their Tennis Uniform ASAP: Kelly Considine, Christine Senica, Caroline Moskalewicz, Allison Morton, Madison McGunnigal, Lauren Griggs, Paige Kraml, Jessica Waddell, Veronica Martin, Lily Rauh, Abby Michaels, Brianna Torres, Lea Asani, Alyssa Williams

• The Following need to turn in Volleyball Uniform ASAP: Miranda Mazzorana, Mia Waters, Emily Robbins

• If you were not at the Blood Drive meeting on Friday and are 16, see Macy Bosnich for a permission slip as soon as possible.

• Lectio during 2nd lunch tomorrow and both lunch periods on Thursday.

• Toilet Paper Tower contest coming up. Want to help coordinate your class tower? See Fr. Ronald.

• Last Supper Club on Thursday to Annie's Hide-a-Way in Naplate. Transportation provided. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Scholastic bowl today at Washburn bus leaves after school team meet by the Refectory.

• Rehearsal tonight for Fall Theatre will begin at 7:45 pm

• Saturday is the 8th Grade Placement Test. All Ambassadors must sign up for a work shift. Sign up sheet outside the Admissions Office

• All baseball players not involved in a winter sport should meet Coach Booker in the hitting shed on Wednesday at 3:15 for open gym and off season workouts

• Olivia Cisneros, Olivia Wojcik, Ava Stone, Natalie Coon, and Leah Wilson, please stay after the prayer service today for a photo. Congratulations on a great day at Augustana College for the IMEA music festival.

• Reminder to all Heritage Club members that you must pick up your Advent calendars THIS WEEK and sell them by the end of November.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There will be a mandatory meeting for all seniors tomorrow in the refectory during homeroom. Bring a writing utensil.

• Paige Kraml, Camille Carlson. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Macy Bosnich, Kassidy Brady, Antonia Cattani, Hannah Johnson, Christine Senica, and Abby Weber see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Friday, November 8, 2019

The things we repeatedly do determine our character and destiny.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Reverend John Harth. Rev. Harth is a 1868 graduate and lives in Jackson, MO. We are blessed by his kindness, generosity and support. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• All Tennis and Cross Country athletes need to get uniform turned into coach or Mrs. Damerell ASAP

• Berklee Linnig turn in your volleyball uniform immediately

• Congratulations to the following volleyball players: Marissa Boehm Honorable Mention All Conference, Reese Ludford 2nd Team All Conference, Elaina Wamhoff 1st Team All Conference

• Congratulations to the following TRAC Mississippi Division All Conference Football Players: Tim Croissant - Honorable Mention Offensive End, Luke Story - Honorable Mention Defensive Back, Logan Link - Honorable Mention Defensive Line, Tyreke Fortney - 2nd Team Offensive End, Shawn Schwemlein - 2nd Team Center, Trevor Mooney - 2nd Team Linebacker, Nick Pearse - 1st Team Kicker, Academic All-State

• We will be on schedule A on Monday for our Veterans Day prayer service students are to report to the Church at 2:00 for the prayer service and will be dismissed at 2:40.

• Want to help build a Habitat for Humanity home tomorrow? See Fr. Ronald during homeroom today.

• Toilet Paper Tower contest coming up. Want to help coordinate your class tower? See Fr. Ronald.

• Last Supper Club on Thursday to Annie's Hide-a-Way in Naplate. Transportation provided. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Lectio on Tuesday and Thursday. Newcomers always welcome.

• Veterans Day prayer service at 2:00 on Monday. If you know any living veterans or those now serving in the military, add their names to the lists on the table outside the dining room.

• Regional Championship T-Shits are now available details are posted on the main bulletin board.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students, please come to room 115 and meet with Mrs. Gonzalez during homeroom: Wilt Cao, Debbie Daluga, Tyreke Fortney, Gia Gayan, Payton Giordano, Grace Jackson, David Liu, Susan Liu, Sophia Su, Jessica Waddell, Aaron Wang, Mia Waters, Leah Wilson, Miranda Mazzorana, Brady Flanagan, Zayd Khan, Duncan Lawler, Brady Mudge, Colin Nave, Lia Bosnich and Anton Cain.

• Nick Kerasotes. See Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• All students signed up to take Sociology thru IVCC next semester needs to report to the refectory during homeroom today

• There will be a mandatory meeting for all seniors Tuesday in the refectory during homeroom. Bring a writing utensil.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, November 7, 2019

• Our Donor of the Day is Peter & Mary Gericke. Mr. Gericke is a 1966 graduate and a loyal friend and supporter of St. Bede for decades. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

•   Tomorrow is a schedule 3 dress code day.  Jeans may be worn for a $3 donation to local charities. Jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips modest top, NO MIDRIFF TOPS or HOODIES.  If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform code must be followed.

•   Herff Jones will be here next Tuesday and again Tuesday November 19 during lunch periods for anyone interested in ordering class rings.

•   All Tennis and Cross Country athletes need to get uniform turned into coach or Mrs. Damerell ASAP. 

•   The following students need to turn in their volleyball uniforms immediately - Berklee Linnig, Ryann Stoudt, Ellyn Nowakowski.

•   All Sophomore Volleyball Players.  Uniforms need to be cleaned and turned in to Mrs. Damerell by TOMORROW

•   Want to help build a Habitat for Humanity home on Saturday?  See Fr. Ronald during homeroom today.

•   Toilet Paper Tower contest coming up.  Want to help coordinate your class tower?  See Fr. Ronald.

•   Scholastic bowlers who ordered a shirt please see Coach Cummings today.

•   Open gym for boys basketball is at Lincoln Jr. High in LaSalle tonight from 5:30 -7:00 tonight.

•   Heritage Club would like to thank all of the teachers and students who participated in the cultural door decorating contest. The 8th graders and their families voted for the best door display. The votes are in and tallied and this year's winner is India! Congratulations to Mrs. Bruner and her creative team for their door display. Prizes are coming!

•   Attention, Heritage Club members: Check our Google Classroom page TODAY for information about selling Advent calendars starting next week. Advent calendar sales in our major fundraiser for the year.

•   All Ambassadors need to check in to the Admissions Office for a work project during their study halls.

 HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•   All students signed up for the blood drive must come to the meeting today in the refectory during homeroom.

•   Mia Morrow. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

•   All Ambassadors report to the refectory today during homeroom

•   The following students please come to room 115 and meet with Mrs. Gonzalez during homeroom: Emma Borelli, Ben Koyak, Nubia Sajuan, Renn Ludford, Olivia Cetwinski, Payge Pyszka, Grace Faletti, Erin Gray, Zach Lambie, Ava Manicki, Grace Maschmann, Nolan May, Madisson McGunnal, Aleanna Mendoza, and Mia Monterastelli.

•   Nick Kerasotes and Alyssa Heitz please comet to the main office and bring your chromebook.

•   There will be a mandatory meeting for all seniors next Tuesday in the refectory during homeroom.  We will be ordering caps and gowns.  Bring a writing utensil.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, November 5, 2019

• Our Donor of the Day is John Wimbiscus. Mr. Wimbiscus is a 1974 graduate and is a loyal friend and supporter for decades. We are blessed with his kindness. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today. 

• Caden Backes please see Ms Bernabei today during period C.

• A representative from St Mary’s College of Notre Dame will be here today during the lunch periods.

• Staff Sergeant Jacob Love from the US Army National Guard will be outside the refectory today during lunch periods and in the loft period F. See Ms Bernabei if you’d like to meet with him.

• PE classes, periods F & G need to meet Mr. Allen in room 205 today.

• Tonight is the TRAC Music Festival being held here at St. Bede. Come out and support your fellow classmates as they compete. Entrance fee is $4 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. Sorry school ID’s are NOT accepted.

• SAVE the DATE 4 GIVING TUESDAY - December 3rd is just 4 weeks away! Help us break another record!!

• Scholastic Bowl practice this week is Thursday only- ALL should attend!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• ALL Fall Athletes need to meet in the refectory NOW for fall sports evaluations please bring a pen or pencil with you.

• Allison Morton and Christopher Insco please come to the Business Office.

• Kassidy Brady please see Ms Bernabei today during homeroom.

• Abby Weber and Jim Sanchez please come to Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office and bring your chromebook.

• Those that are signed up for the blood drive there will be an informational meeting Thursday during homeroom in the refectory.

Daily Announcements - Monday, November 4, 2019

Remember, whenever you are in a position to help someone, be glad and always do it, because that is God answering someone else's prayers through you.

• Our Donor of the Day is Michael O’Connell. Mr. O’Connell is a 1980 graduate and is a loyal friend and supporter for decades. We are blessed with his kindness. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• NET Days coming up November 21 and 22. Families needed to host 3 NET team members. If interested, please contact Fr. Ronald.

• Want to help a woman and her daughter have a home of their own? This coming Saturday you can help build it with Habitat for Humanity. See Fr. Ronald.

• Keep those on the Boys' TEC this weekend in your prayers.

• The next Last Supper Club outing will be Thursday, November 14th

• Jake Dalaney, Caden Backes, Morgan Jones, Amber Meagher please see Ms. Bernabei today about your x2vol account.

• Mrs. Horst's Periods D and G classes will meet outside the PE locker rooms today.

• Congratulations to Camille Carlson and Jakob Stoddard for being selected at St. Bede Academy’s nominees for the Oglesby Elks Teen of the Month. Camille and Jakob are now in competition for Teen the Month with nominees from area schools.

• Ambassadors are needed for work projects today in the Admissions Office during study halls

• Student government executive board: please read a post on our Classroom page.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Grace Spolec please come to the Business Office.

• The following students need to see Mrs. Manning during homeroom today: Nathan Potthoff, Alyssa Heitz, Berklee Linnig, Connor Jackson

• The following students, please come see Mrs. Gonzalez in room 111 during homeroom: Lucy Kleczweski, Isabelle Monroe, Allison Morton, Audrey Lopez, Maddy Theesfeld, Jacob Schirz, Lizzie Echols, Frederick Fess, Austin Goodwin, Emily Szczepaniak, Elaina Wamhoff and Cassie Williams.

• Macy Bosnich and Gwen Gonzalez please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• The following students see Mrs. Wagner during homeroom today: Leon Han, Esabel Wei, Anna An, Claire Chen, Carleen Chen, Ivy Fan, Lily Liu, Sophia Su & Daniela Flores.

• Kassiady Brady, Macy Bosnich, Antonia Cattani, Hannah Johnson, Christine Senica, and Abby Weber see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 31, 2019

Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down

• Our Donor of the Day is: Mr. Michael and Paula Dwyer. Mr. Dwyer is a 1972 graduate from the Academy. He is the retired CEO and President of Daubert Chemical which has generously offered for the past two years a match on “Giving Tuesday”. Please keep them in a special “prayer of thanks” today.

• Fall Sports Banquet is Sunday November 3rd @ 4pm in the Gymnasium. All Fall sport athletes and their parents are invited to attend. Athletes will receive their letters/ pins and special awards.

• Utica Knights of Columbus Annual Seminarian Turkey Dinner - help needed serving Thanksgiving turkey dinner to seminarians on Sat, Nov 9, at the K of C Hall in Utica. All volunteers receive a free turkey dinner! Wear your St. Bede Spirit wear !! To volunteer see Ms. Bernabei.

• Today Period A teachers will tell you your prayer partner for the year. If you do not get one, please see Fr. Ronald.

• NET Days coming up November 21 and 22. Families needed to host 3 NET team members. If interested, please contact Fr. Ronald.

• Let's get in Halloween mood and fill the blue cart with food items for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Ambassadors need to purchase their shirts by tomorrow for Open House. Cost is $20

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Benjamin Burke, Brayden Cain, and Erin Gray please come to the school office during homeroom today.

• Grace Spolec please come to the Business Office

• Will the following students please come to room 115 during homeroom: Brandon Green, Mia Marquez, Zack Roebuck, Noah Setser, Nathan Carlson, Perla DeLa Torre, Addison Lee, Amber Meager, Ethan Fleming, Yadi Garcia and Nick Pearse.

• Seniors going on the Mystery Trip see Fr. Ronald during homeroom or after ACC.

• Nick Kerasotes. See Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Cassie Williams, see Fr. Dom during homeroom today.

• Caroline Moskalewicz and Zach Roebuck see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 29, 2019

We live what we believe to be true.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Dave and Debbie Sickley. Dave is a 1973 graduate of St. Bede and the President of D.J. Sickley Construction, Inc. They are long-time friends and generous supporters of St. Bede for decades. Please keep the Sickleys’ in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Fall Sports Banquet is Sunday November 3rd @ 4pm in the Gymnasium. All Fall sport athletes and their parents are invited to attend. Athletes will receive their letters/ pins and special awards.

• Get your application in for the Boys' TEC this coming weekend.

• NET Days coming up November 21 and 22. Families needed to host 3 NET team members. If interested, please contact Fr. Ronald.

• Eric Dudek and Mackenzie Mrowicki. See Fr. Ronald today when you get back from ACC.

• The Red Cross blood drive is at Saint Bede on November 15th. Sign-ups during second lunch. If you are 16 or older, be sure to get your spot!

• Tomorrow after school there will be Halloween science demos in room 17 with Mr. Fitzpatrick.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All male athletes interested in playing basketball this winter please report to the refectory during homeroom today.

• Mia Monterastelli please come to the business office during homeroom today.

• Athletes interested in the Indoor Soccer Club please report to the LOFT during homeroom today.

• Olivia Wojcik, Wesley Coon, Macy Bosnich, Kassidy Brady, James Sanchez, RJ Talbot, and Mia Morrow. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Europe 2020 students: Meet today in room 213 during homeroom. Need your input and have information.

• Wilt Cao and Braden Damerell please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today and bring your chromebook.

• Cassie Williams and Thomas Matlock see Fr. Dom in his classroom during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 28, 2019

God often chooses the most unlikely people to carry out incredible work.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Mike and June Rossiter. Mr. Rossiter is a 1961 graduate and was here for Homecoming weekend along with several members of the Class of 1961. The Rossiters’ have also helped to make “Giving Tuesday” a great success by being one of our matching donors. We are blessed with their generosity and support for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Get your application in for the Boys' TEC this coming weekend.

• Boys bowling practice today at 3:15 at Super Bowl.

• Eric Dudek and Mackenzie Mrowicki. See Fr. Ronald tomorrow when you get back from ACC.

• NET Days coming up November 21 and 22. Families needed to host 3 NET team members. If interested, please contact Fr. Ronald.

• The Red Cross blood drive is at Saint Bede on November 15th. Sign-ups start today during second lunch. If you are 16 or older, be sure to get your spot!

• Scholastic Bowl practice this week Wednesday and Thursday after school in the art studio

• Wednesday after school there will be Halloween science demos in room 17 with Mr. Fitzpatrick

• Ambassador meeting tonight at 5:30 in the Abbey Church

• Ambassador Team #4 going to Oglesby Washington will leave after Period F

• Open gym for girls basketball players whose fall sport commitments have ended will be tomorrow at 6:00 and Tuesday at 3:00

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Keeley Thompson, Peter Sampson and Nick Lough. Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• Jaxon Lynch, Mia Mazzorana, Peter Sampson, Brayden Damerell, Josh Grob and Wilt Cao please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Student government will meet during homeroom today in Mrs. Manning’s room.

• Last call for Bridge Competition sign-up, see Mr. Fitzpatrick today if you intend to compete.

• Europe 2020 students: Meet in 213 Tuesday, Oct. 29. Need your input and have information.

• Those interested in indoor soccer there is a meeting tomorrow in the refectory during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 24, 2019

Leaders don't just lead people to do things; they lead them to do the right things.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Edward Filippini. Mr. Filippini is a 1960 graduate and we are blessed with his generosity and support for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 2 dress code day. Jeans may be worn free of charge no holes or rips, modest tops and no hoodies. If you choose not to wear blue jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code needs to be followed.

• Utica Knights of Columbus Council 1775 would like to thank all of the St. Bede students that participated in their annual Tootsie Roll Drive last weekend. You raised $543.37 that will go to help the intellectually disabled in our area. Great job BRUINS!!

• Lectio tomorrow 1st and 2nd lunches. Newcomers always welcome.

• The first boys' TEC the weekend of November 1st. Want more information? See Fr. Ronald.

• The blue cart is empty. Let's get it filled again for the hungry in our area.

• All service hours entered into the x2vol program on Oct. 18, 19, 20 or 21 will need to be deleted and re-entered. There was a problem with the x2vol program and verification emails were not being sent out on those days. If you do not delete those entries and re-enter them they will never be verified. Please see Ms. Bernabei if you have questions or need help. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure their service hours are verified and approved.

• Scholastic bowl practice today after school

• Senior Night for fall athletes is this Friday night. All senior athletes need to turn in their slips to Mrs. Damerell.immediately

• The times have changed from what is indicated on the note. ALL seniors and parents need to be at the field prior to 6:30 pm as introductions will take place BEFORE the varsity football game warm-ups.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Following students Kassidy Brady, Perla DeLaTorre, Matt Pozzi, Alyssa Schirz and Amber Meagher see Mrs. Margherio during HR today.

• Tina Li, please come see Mrs. Gonzalez during homeroom. Bring your Chromebook with you!

• Don't forget, every Tuesday we meet in room 115 for the St. Bede prayer group. Everyone is welcome!

• All students interested in playing on St. Bede indoor Soccer Club meeting in Refectory on October 29th during homeroom

• Habitat for Humanity. Want to get involved this Saturday building a home? See Fr. Ronald today during homeroom. Have room for 4.

• Logan Griggs, Wesley Coon, Keeley Thompson, Aidan Campbell. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Nolan May please come to guidance today during homeroom.

• All members of the cast for Fall Theatre should meet in Fr. Dominic’s room during homeroom (221).

• Seniors going on the Mystery Trip see Fr. Ronald TOMORROW during homeroom.

• Zach Roebuck, Christine Senica, Yusra Khan, see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 23, 2019

If we don't know where we are going, then no amount of trying will get us there.

• Our Donor of the Day is: James Donnelly. Mr. Donnelly is a 1962 graduate and lives in Richardson, TX. We are blessed with his kindness and support. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Reminder: If you are wanting to be part of the Bruin Bowling team this year stop in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office and sign up today.

• Dismissal at 11:20 today all students except those taking Music Appreciation class at 11:24 need to be picked up by 11:30 today and tomorrow.

• Friday is a schedule 2 dress code day. Jeans may be worn free of charge no holes or rips, modest tops and no hoodies. If you choose not to wear blue jeans our daily DENNIS uniform code needs to be followed.

• Congratulations to Renn Ludford and Emma Borelli 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. Renn and Emma will represent St. Bede at the HOBY State Leadership Seminar this summer to further develop their leadership skills.

• The balloons on the first floor are a thank-you from the food pantry for all who made the Hy-Vee fill the bus such a successful event on Saturday.

• Lectio Friday 1st and 2nd lunches. Newcomers always welcome.

• The first boys' TEC the weekend of November 1st. Interested? See Fr. Ronald.

• The blue cart is empty. Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jose Bejarano, Brianda Cain, Aiden Campbell, Logan Link, Veronica Martin, Vincent Sampo, Keeley Thompson, Alyssa Williams & Erika Yanez. See Mrs. Margherio during HR today

• Habitat for Humanity. Want to get involved this Saturday building a home? See Fr. Ronald today during homeroom. Have room for 4.

• Scholastic bowl team meeting today during homeroom in art studio everyone must attend

• Mia Marquez, Yadi Garcia, Addison Lee, Austin Godwin and Isabelle Monroe please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during home room today.

• Camille Carlson and Mia Mazzorana see Coach Cumming’s during homeroom today.

• All students interested in playing on St. Bede indoor Soccer Club meeting in Refectory on October 29th during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 21, 2019

Love is a verb, not a noun. Love is something we do, not something that happens to us.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Greg Martin. Mr. Martin is a 1980 graduate and lives in Ottumwa, IA. We are blessed with his generosity and support of St. Bede. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• If you went to Last Supper Club at Smitty's, get your payment in to Fr. Ronald today.

• Thanks to all who helped at the Hy-Vee Fill-the-Bus event on Saturday. Great job!

• Lectio tomorrow and Friday. Newcomers always welcome.

• Habitat for Humanity. Want to get involved? See Fr. Ronald

• The first boys' TEC the weekend of November 1st. Interested? See Fr. Ronald.

• Mrs. Bruner’s B period report to room 231 today, C period to room 115, G period report to the student commons (bring class materials there will be an assignment). All Mrs. Bruner’s class assignments are online through your online textbooks.

• Mrs. Horst's period D and G classes will meet in the Loft today.

• Mrs. Horst's period H classes will meet in the Refectory today.

• Period C study hall report to room 213 today for class.

• Golfers tomorrow 7:50 AM at golf room ALL bags must be handed to Coach Cummings. If you fail to do so at this time you can pick up your bill for $175 during homeroom.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Mia Morrow and Krystal DeLaTorre. See Fr. Ronald during homeroom today.

• Christopher Insco and Ian Yang please come to the Business Office.

• Student government will meet in Mrs. Manning’s room during homeroom today.

• Matthew Pozzi please see Mrs. Planknenhorn during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 15, 2019

We require God's help in order to become the people he desires us to be.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Judge Cyril Watson. Judge Watson is a 1960 graduate and member of the Hall of Fame. He will be celebrating his 60th reunion next year and lives in Chicago. Please keep him in a special “prayer of thanks” today.

• Sign up sheets on Fr. Ronald's door for: (No school tomorrow or Monday. So, if possible, please sign up today.) Last Supper Club on Wednesday, October 16 to Smitty's in Leonore. Transportation will be provided for those who need it. Holy Fire Youth Assembly for freshmen in Chicago all day Friday, October 18th. Need helpers for Hy-Vee Fill-the-Bus event to benefit the hungry on Saturday the 19th. Service hours will be given. 

• Auditions for Fall Theatre will be held in the abbey church, Wednesday after school and again at 7 p.m. Also Tuesday after school. See Fr. Dom for more information, or sign up on the Google Classroom, code nov1vf. 

• Attention Soph & Juniors: Testing room assignments are now post outside guidance. Please check this list TODAY so you know where to go tomorrow. Be in your test room by 7:50 am tomorrow ready to test. Brings several sharpened #2 wooden pencils, a good eraser and a calculator that you are comfortable using. If you need to borrow a calculator, do this TODAY. Extra calculators will not be available in testing rooms tomorrow. 

• The following Juniors need to report to Guidance today period D: Gunnar Jauch, Maks Sharshekeev, Julia Wang, and Esabell Wei. 

• The following students need to report to guidance today period E1: Olivia Cisneros, and Yadi Garcia 

• Congratulations to Payge Pyszka finishing in 4th place this passed Thursday and the entire Girls Golf team on capturing the Regional title great job ladies. 

• Period B PE will meet in room 111 today, period C PE will meet in room 231 bring study materials. 

• Both stairwell bathrooms are closed today. All students need to use the bathrooms in the Perino Science Center, the men’s event washroom in the gym basement lobby or the girl’s locker room. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Mackenzie Mrowicki and Camille Carlson. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom today. 

• The following sophomores need to report to the collaborative room during homeroom today to complete testing registration information with Ms. Bernabei. They will probably be late returning to period B. They will be given a written pass when they return to class: Anna An, Claire Chen, Carleen Chen, Debbie Daluga, Andrew Goddard, Patrick Harmon, Lilly Liu, Susan Liu, Ally Mendoza, Henry Orteza, Pyszka, Payge, Aaron Wang, Josie Zhou, Scott, Alan Zou 

• Madison Miranda see Mrs. Manning during homeroom. 

• Ambassador Team 3 meet in Mr. McGunnigals office during homeroom today. 

• Emily Szczepaniak, Allison Morton, please come to the Business Office. 

• All chorus members need to meet in the band room during homeroom today. 

• Peter Sampson, Wesley Coon, and Wilt Cao please see Mr. Rutherford in the main office during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 9, 2019

What you become is infinitely more important than what you do or what you have.

• Our Donor of the Day is: John Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb is a 1957 graduate and lives in San Antonio, TX. We are blessed with his kindness and support. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Being there is no school on Friday, our schedule 3 jean day will be tomorrow: Jeans may be worn for a $3 donation they must be in good repair no holes or rips and a modest top, NO HOODIES!! 

• Chinese III will meet in the student commons today for class. 

• The first Boys' TEC of the year is the weekend of November 1st. Interested? See Fr. Ronald. 

• Sign up sheets on Fr. Ronald's door for: Last Supper Club on Wednesday, October 16 Holy Fire youth assembly for freshmen in Chicago on Friday, October 18th. Hy-Vee Fill-the-Bus event to benefit the hungry on Saturday the 19th. Service hours will be given. 

• All jr and soph students will be testing at SBA next Wednesday Oct 16th. Students should be in their testing rooms at 7:50 am and will be released before lunch. Room assignments will be posted outside guidance on Tuesday. Students should bring several sharpened #2 wooden pencils, a good eraser and a calculator with extra batteries. You will not be allowed to use the calculator on your cell phone or chrome book. If you need to borrow a calculator make arrangements to do this BEFORE Wednesday. There will NOT be extra calculators available in the testing rooms. Soph and Jr. students are required to wear regular schedule 1 school dress code. Freshman should report to the gym at 7:50 am and will not be allowed back in the main school building until approx 2 pm. Please plan accordingly. Casual but modest dress for freshman. Do not bring your phone, chrome book or any other school supplies. All students will be dismissed before lunch. Lunch will NOT be served. Seniors will not be in attendance and should make plans for a visit at the college of their choice. See your email for more specific info 

• Any senior student who is applying to Iowa State University please see Ms. Bernabei ASAP. 

• Congratulations to Andi Cattani and Connor Jackson for being selected as the school nominee for the Oglesby Elks Teen of the Month! 

• Ms. Bernabei needs more Teen of the Month applications from male senior students. There will not be any male Teens of the Month if you do not turn in your applications!! 

• Morgan Gray, Kelly Considine and Mackenzie Mrowicki will be attending Rotary tomorrow at the Uptown. Please dismiss students from class at 11:30. Students remember to in the main office before you leave to sign-out and sign-in when you return to school. 

• Freshman interested in attending the Career Expo field trip return your permission form to Ms. Bernabei asap. Only the first 14 students who return their form get to go. Check your email to print a permission form or see Ms. Bernabei. 

• Reminder that the Stone Jug dinner is tonight from 4-7 pm. Please come out and support the Lady Bruins Volleyball and Basketball teams. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Tommy Makransky please see Mrs. Damerell in room 205 during homeroom today. 

• Golf team members not playing in the sectionals on Monday meet in the art studio today during homeroom 

• Ambassador Team 5 meet in the Admissions Office now for the visit to Peru Catholic

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 8, 2019

You have 3 choices in life: Give Up, Give In or Give It Your All.

• The first Boys' TEC of the year is the weekend of November 1st. Interested? See Fr. Ronald. 

• Sign up sheets on Fr. Ronald's door for: Last Supper Club on Wednesday, October 16 Holy Fire youth assembly for freshmen in Chicago on Friday, October 18th. Hy-Vee Fill-the-Bus event to benefit the hungry on Saturday the 19th. Service hours will be given. 

• Let's fill our blue cart with food. Many in our area are hungry. 

• Congrats to the JV Football team in defeating Kewanee 22-6 last night for their first win 

• Members of the Genesius Project, see Fr. Dom during homeroom. We are meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. 

• Thank you to everyone who helped with the golf regional yesterday we could not have done it with out you. 

• Girls Golf team bus for Bureau Valley leaving at 2:30 today 

• Congratulations To your Bruin Golf team advancing to sectionals and Nathan Potthoff on his 5th place individual finish. Good luck on Monday. 

• Ambassador Team 1 going to Trinity needs to report to the Admissions Office at 12:10 today 

• All girls basketball and volleyball players get Stone Jug tickets in to Coach Damerell or McGunnigal today. 

• Reminder that the Stone Jug dinner is tomorrow night from 4-7 pm. Please come out and support the Lady Bruins. Tickets available at the door for dine-in or carry-out. Meal costs $15.00 and a bake sale will be held. 

• FYI- Mr. Rutherford is not here again today. Sorry for any inconvenience. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Any athletes interested in wrestling this year please meet in the refectory during homeroom today. 

• Everyone interested in joining the scholastic bowl team meet in the Art Studio today during homeroom today. 

• Ambassador Team 2 going to Holy Cross today report to the Admissions Office during homeroom to leave for the visit 

• All girls basketball and volleyball players meet Coach Damerell in the refectory concerning tomorrow's fundraiser 

• Olivia Cisneros, Audrey Lopez, Paige Kraml, Ben Johll, Thomas Matlock please see Mrs. Griggs in the choir room during homeroom today 

• We need two teams for a Rocket League tournament on Wednesday. If you are interested, please see Mr. Fess during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 7, 2019

Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dellatori. The Dellatoris are the grandparents of Stephen Shaw '22 , Michael Shaw ’23, Mia Morrow '23 and Claire Morrow '21. They are loyal friends and generous supporters to St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Great job lady golfers at the Kewanee Boiler Invite on Saturday capturing a 2nd place team finish and 5 individual places Gianna Gravetti 11th Place , Alyssa Heitz 9th Place, Andi Cattani 8th Place, Ally Mendoza 7th Place and Paige Pyszka 5th Place. 

• Congratulations Ava Stone, Natalie Coon, Olivia Cisneros, Leah Wilson, and Olivia Wojcik on your audition and placement in the ILIMEA festival which will be held at Augustana College, 

• Freshmen. Interested in going to Chicago for the Holy Fire youth assembly on Friday, October 18th? See Fr. Ronald. 

• Hy-Vee is sponsoring a Fill-the-Bus event to benefit our hungry sisters and brothers. We will be competing with Hall High School. Want to help for an hour or two loading our bus on Saturday the 19th? See Fr. Ronald 

• Mrs. Schaefer is not here today. Only students scheduled to see Mr. Meador should report to academic achievement today. 

• Junior and Senior student government members - please read the post on our Classroom page. 

• Just an FYI Mr. Rutherford is not here today. Sorry for any inconvenience. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Morgan Gray, Nadia Robles and Jose Bejarano please come to the Business Office. 

• Kassidy Brady please see Mrs. Mershon in the Art Studio during homeroom. 

• Abby Weber see Mrs. Morrow during homeroom today. 

• Aidan Campbell. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom. 

• James Erwin, Catie Lukancic, and Jake Bradach please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Friday, October 4, 2019

People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel

• Our Donor of the Day is Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Enthwhistle. The Enthwhistles are loyal friends and generous supporters to St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• All FIRST year female boarding students need to be dismissed NOW to meet Mrs. Barnes outside the Perino Science Center. 

• All first year male boarding students need to meet Mrs. Wagner at 12:30 out front of the Perino Science Center 

• All sophomore and varsity girls basketball players need to stop by and double check sizing for travel pants in the Admissions Office today. 

• Any freshmen that have not received their Chromebook cover yet, please see Mr. Rutherford in the common area during homeroom today. 

• The first Boys' TEC is coming up the first weekend of November. Want more information or an application? 

• Freshmen. Interested in going to Chicago for the Holy Fire youth assembly on Friday, October 18th? 

• Hy-Vee is sponsoring a Fill-the-Bus event to benefit our hungry sisters and brothers. We will be competing with Hall High School. Want to help for an hour or two loading our bus on Saturday the 19th? 

• Want to help plan the next Last Supper Club outing? See Fr. Ronald about the last 4 announcements on Monday. 

• Students looking for part-time jobs: Kohl’s has a seasonal hiring event this Saturday at 10am. Walk in interviews. Starting pay $9. Generous associate discount. 

• Student government members - please read the posts on our Classroom page. 

• Students that want to attend NIU STEM festival on Saturday October 19 please see Dr. Gill sometime today. 

• All sophomore and varsity girls basketball player should try on the travel pants for sizing today during homeroom. Any girl interested in needing basketball shoes can see Coach McGunnigal for an order form. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Interact meeting today in the refectory during homeroom. 

• Amber Meagher and Logan Griggs please see Mrs. Morrow during homeroom today. 

• Braden Damerell, Jim Sanchez, Trenton Acuncius, and Mia Mazzorana please see Mr. Rutherford in the main office during homeroom today. 

• Any freshmen that have not received their Chromebook cover yet, please see Mr. Rutherford in the common area during homeroom today 

• Tyreke Fortney, Arianna Heersink, Macy Zeglis and Madalyn Torrance see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom 

• Any girls basketball and volleyball players with Stone Jug ticket money should turn that in now 

• Lucy Kleczewski, Logan Link, and Audrey Lopez please see Mrs. Gengler during homeroom today. 

• Lauren Griggs please come to the school office.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 3, 2019

Don’t wait for things to get better. Life will always be complicated

• Our Donor of the Day is Mike and Reas Stariha. The Starihas are loyal friends and generous supporters to St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness and all they do for St. Bede. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Detentions will be in Mrs. Morrow’s room (226A) today after school. 

• All Ambassadors who missed last night's meeting MUST see Coach McGunnigal today in the Admissions Office during your study hall or at some point. 

• PE period B & F sections 1 and 3 will have PE today sections 2 and4 will have study hall. 

• Students that want to attend NIU STEM festival on Saturday October 19 please see Dr. Gill sometime today. 

• Book Club will meet tomorrow after school in the Library. 

• Duck Adoption for Illinois Valley YMCA Duck Derby - Collect donations for Duck adoptions and receive one service hour or every 12 ducks you get adopted! Forms will be available today at the beginning of each lunch period. Duck adoption forms and donation money need to be turned in at the YMCA front desk in care of Peggy Cain or to Mrs. Gengler at St Bede by Oct 31st. Additional forms are available in Mrs. Gengler’s office and the main office. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Interact meeting during homeroom in the refectory tomorrow. 

• All girls basketball and volleyball players meet in the refectory during homeroom 

• Golf team Members meet in the Art Studio during homeroom today

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 2, 2019

• Our Donor of the Day is Mr. and Mrs. Donald Slusarek. The Slusareks are loyal friends and generous supporters to St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Seniors and parents are invited to attend the College Kick-Off College Information Night tonight at 6:30 pm in the Perino Science Center. 

• Seniors be sure to check your email for information about scholarships you may be eligible for. 

• Any girl who is interested in playing basketball and missed yesterday's meeting, see Coach McGunnigal during homeroom in the Admissions Office 

• Students - If you have parking pass #102 your car is running and your doors are locked. 

• Students please make sure all cell phones are turned off and placed in your lockers for the day. 

• The end of the first grading period is Thursday, October 10th – please make sure you are checking your Teacherease account and are in good standing with your teachers. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Stephen Shaw and Anasia Wright please see Coach McGunnigal during homeroom today. 

• All students interested in going out for wrestling this season there will be a meeting in the refectory next Tuesday during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 1, 2019

You may be given a cactus, but you don’t have to sit on it.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mr. and Mrs. Leon Killan. The Killans are loyal friends and generous supporters to St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Cross Country boys and girls will be dismissed at 1:30 today. 

• Seniors using the common application must see Ms. Bernabei ASAP 

• Seniors and parents are invited to attend the College Kick-Off College Information Night this wed, Oct 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Perino Science Center. 

• The FAFSA is now available online. All seniors should complete the FAFSA and take advantage of the benefits it could provide to help you pay for college. See Ms. Bernabei for more info. 

• Mrs. Horst's period F class will meet in the Loft today. 

• The first Boys' TEC is coming up the first weekend of November. Want more information or an application? See Fr. Ronald.’ 

• Freshmen. Interested in going to Chicago for the Holy Fire youth assembly on Friday, October 18th? See Fr. Ronald for more information. 

• Hy-Vee is sponsoring a Fill-the-Bus event to benefit our hungry sisters and brothers. We will be competing with Hall High School. Want to help for an hour or two on Saturday the 19th? See Fr. Ronald. 

• Members of the Genesius Project be sure to check the Google Classroom page. 

• Ambassador meeting tomorrow night at 6:00 pm in Perino Science Center. 

• Hayden Arkins & Katriene Sibbaluca please meet in Mrs. Gengler's office today during period B for Fan Gear photos. 

• Will the following students pick up their jackets from Mrs. Prokup's office: Callan Hueneburg,Paige Moore, Jaelyn Weber & Guinevere Wiesbrock 

• The following students are scheduled to work the volleyball game concessions tonight: Trevor Mooney, 

• James Erwin, Zachary Lambie. Please report to the concession stand at 4:30. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• All girls interested in playing basketball report to the refectory for a meeting today 

• Student government will meet today during homeroom in Mrs. Manning’s room. Girls basketball players should go to your meeting first, then check in with Mrs. Manning. 

• INTERACT meeting tomorrow in the refectory during homeroom. 

• Gwen Gonzalez and Madison Nelson please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, September 26, 2019

• Tomorrow is the LAST DAY TO PAY for your Tea Club t-shirts. See Mr. Fess or Tina Li 

• Schedule 2 jean day tomorrow which means you may wear jeans and a modest top free of charge. Jeans must be in good repair no holes or rips shirts must be modest NO HOODIES! If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed. 

• Hall High School has invited our fans to wear pink to Friday night’s football game. Students are working on a fundraiser in support of breast cancer. This is optional for all of our fans but it’s a good cause and easy for us to show our support! 

• CONGRATULATIONS to your Girls golf team capturing 2nd in the TRAC tournament yesterday also to Ally Mendoza with a 9th place and Andy Cattani on her 7th place finish 

• Boys golf practice today no bus going to the course 

• Student government members - please check our Classroom page for an announcement. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Macy Bosnich, Caden Backes please come to the school office. 

• Andrew Goddard see Mrs. Damerell during homeroom today.