Daily Announcements - Monday, November 25, 2019

• Our Donor of the Day is: Gordon and Ellie Moran. Mr. Moran is a 1956 graduate and lives in York, Maine. We are blessed with their generosity and support for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Don’t forget #GIVINGTUESDAY is next Tuesday! Students stop by Mrs. Gengler’s office to be a part of #GIVINGTUESDAY and help us reach our goal of $83,000. All participating students will have the opportunity to win one of three prizes!

• James Erwin & Logan Miskell concussion testing in the Perino Science Center on Tuesday December 3rd at 1:50pm

• If you remembered to bring a food item in today, please bring it to the Thanksgiving prayer service.

• Scholastic Bowl bus for Seneca leaving after school meet outside the refectory.lk

• Meeting in The Loft for any student's interested in learning more about the China 2020 tour over spring break. If you're unable to attend, see Mrs. Wagner in Room 123.

• Alternative pant day tomorrow for a $5 donation to the PEP CLUB (jeans or sweat pants) not leggings, no mid riff tops and no hoodies.

• Jose Bejarano and Christopher Insco please come to the Business Office.

Daily Announcements - Friday, November 22, 2019

Three things you can't get back: The word after it's said, the occasion after it's missed, the time after it's gone.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Dr. and Mrs. Frank Matheu. Dr. and Mrs. Matheu are loyal friends and supporters of St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Registration has begun for ACT and SAT prep courses at IVCC. See Ms. Bernabei or go to the IVCC website for more info.

• The next Habitat for Humanity Saturday will be December 14.

• Girls' TEC the first weekend of December. See Fr. Ronald, if interested or you want more information. or an application.

• The next Last Supper Club outing will be in December to Iniga wood-fired Pizzeria Napoletana in Ottawa.

• NET day for freshmen in gym after Period A. Remember them in your prayers.

• Outing to Peoria for huge Nativity display, Christmas shopping and supper at Avanti's on Friday, December 6th. Watch for more information.

• Thanksgiving prayer service on Monday. A great way to give thanks is to give. Please bring a food item to the service to share with our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Mrs. Schaefer is gone again today. Unless you have an appointment with Mr. Meador or making up a test you are to remain in your study hall today.

• Congratulations to Kassidy Brady and Beau Bonnell for being selected as St. Bede Academy’s nominees for the Princeton Elks Teen of the Month. Kassidy and Beau are now in the competition for Teen the Month with nominees from 6 area high schools.

• Ms. Bernabei needs more applications for the Elks Teen of the Month. There will be no more Male Teen of the Month Nominee's if she does not receive more completed applications.

• Mrs. Manning’s period D please report to the Collaborative room for class today.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Anyone interested in keeping score, photographing, or filming for the wrestling team this season, please meet coach Allen in the refectory today during homeroom

• Abby Weber, Anthony Hernandez, and Michael Dittmar please see Mrs. Morrow

• Kassidy Brady and Lucy Kleczewski please see Mrs. Gengler during homeroom today.

• The following students need to pick up their items from Mrs. Prokup NOW: Trenton Acuncius, Brad Benckendorf, Camille Carlson, Brandon Green, Morgan Gray, Chris Insco, Connor Jackson, Gunnar Jauch, Catie Lukancic, Lauren Millington, Peter Sampson, Rhiannon Searle & Jessica Waddel

Daily Announcements - Thursday, November 21, 2019

Remember, being happy doesn't mean you have it all. It simply means you're thankful for all you have.

• Our Donor of the Day For Dec 20th is: Thomas Kunkel. Mr. Kunkel is a 1976 graduate and is the Director of National Accounts at Ryder Systems in Connecticut. We are blessed with his generosity and support for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Our Donor of the Day for Dec 21st is: David Panizzi. Mr. Panizzi is a 1983 graduate and is the Group Director for Federal Signal Corporation. We are blessesd with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 2 dress code which means blue jeans may be worn free of charge with a modest top. No holes or rips, no mid riff tops or hoodies. If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code needs to be followed.

• Girls' TEC the first weekend of December. See Fr. Ronald, if interested or you want more information.

• NET days for sophomores today and freshmen tomorrow. Begins after period A in the gym. Jean Day dress code.

• We will be feasting on Thanksgiving. Let's remember those who won't and bring in food items to fill the blue cart. Also, start looking for a toy or book to make a child's Christmas brighter.

• Fr. Dominic’s freshmen religion classes bring your textbooks to class today.

• Teachers please allow all wrestlers to have their water with them today, they will be having a hydration test

• Many students need to see Mrs. Prokup. Did you forget to stop by yesterday when your name was called to pick up a packet? Did you forget to pick up your information sheet for Jingle & Mingle Dueling Pianos or did you ordered winter sports yard signs and decals. See Mrs. Prokup today!!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following Boarding Students please come to the Business Office: Wilt, David, Ivy, Leon.

• Kameryn Ryan see Mrs. Prokup during homeroom today.

• Olivia Wojcik please see Mrs. Yaklich during homeroom and then Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• Anyone interested in keeping score, photographing, or filming for the wrestling team this season, please meet coach Allen in the refectory today & tomorrow during homeroom

• James Irwin - see Mrs. Damerell today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The bad news is --- time flies. The good news is --- you're the pilot.

•  Our Donor of the Day is: Karl Helmer. Mr. Helmer is a 1980 graduate and works as a Researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital. We are blessed with his generosity and support of St. Bede. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Girls' TEC the first weekend of December. See Fr. Ronald, if interested or you want more information.

• NET days for sophomores and freshmen on Thursday and Friday this week. Jean Day dress code.

• We are looking for four more students to help serve appetizers at the Jingle & Mingle Dueling Piano event on Saturday, December 7th. See Mrs. Prokup to sign up.

• Reese Ludford, Elaina Wamhoff. Your orange forms for the E2C class were due LAST Friday! I need them today!! See Ms. Bernabei ASAP

• Come out to see The Celebration of Lights Festival at Rotary Park in LaSalle TONIGHT, 5-10 p.m. 50% of all donations collected tonight will be donated to St. Bede Academy from the LaSalle Rotary!

• Congratulation to Jakyb Stoddard for being selected as the November Male Teen of the Month by the Oglesby Elks. Jakyb please see Ms. Bernabei today

• Sophomore, remember to bring your PreACT test results and test booklet to class with you tomorrow for review day.

• Heritage Club will be taking 12 members to the Museum of Science and Industry's "Christmas Around the World" exhibit and the Christkindlmarket on Sunday, December 8th. If you would like to go on this trip, read the information in our Google Classroom page and sign up today.

• Thanks to everyone who helped with last night scholastic bowl we could not have done it without you.

• Scholastic bowl practice this week Wednesday Varsity Thursday JV you can attend both

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All girls interested in playing softball this spring please come to the LOFT for a meeting today during homeroom.

• Morgan Nawa see Mrs. Prokup during homeroom today.

• Berklee Linning, Nathan Potthoff, Alyssa Heitz, and Connor Jackson please see Mrs. Manning during homeroom today.

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

Daily Announcements - Monday, November 18, 2019

We need community to help us reach our goal. Faith is not and individual journey; it's a team sport.

•  Our Donor of the Day is: Dr. Jean Loftus and Mr. Jim Griffin. Dr. Loftus is the daughter of the late Joseph Loftus, Sr., a 1951 graduate and longtime supporter to St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity. Please keep Dr. Loftus and Mr. Griffin in a special prayer of thanks today.

• RIPS night tonight from 5-8 to help out our boys basketball. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.

• Girls bowling practice today at 3:15 at the Super Bowl in Peru. If you didn’t sign up but still want to join show up today to practice.

• Girls' TEC the first weekend of December. See Fr. Ronald, if interested or you want more information.

• Christmas toy and book drive coming up. Start bring toys and books in. Also, remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the blue cart.

• Toilet Paper Tower class competition. The following see Fr. Ronald during homeroom: Kassidy Brady, Allison Morton, Jake Jackson, Madalyn Torrance.

• NET days for sophomores and freshmen on Thursday and Friday this week.

• Scholastic Bowl team meet in art studio after school today to set up for tonight's matches

• Heritage Club will be taking 12 members to the Museum of Science and Industry's "Christmas Around the World" exhibit and the Christkindlmarket on Sunday, December 8th. If you would like to go on this trip, read the information in our Google Classroom page and sign up today.

• The winter work study schedule is available on GOOGLE classroom. All work study students should sign up today.

• Come out to see The Celebration of Lights Festival at Rotary Park in LaSalle tomorrow from 5-10 p.m. 50% of all donations collected on this night will be donated to St. Bede Academy from the LaSalle Rotary

• All honors Pre-Calc students bring your homework notebook and both Ch 4 quizzes to class today.

• Students interested in the Spanish trip: Please be aware of the meeting changes! Also, don't forget to submit your essay portions this week to be considered for the 2021 Spanish trip.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Sophia Su and Beau Gerber please see Mrs. Plankenhorn this morning during homeroom.

• FOLLOWING STUDENTS PLEASE SEE MRS. GENGLER TODAY DURING HOMEROOM: Yadi Garcia, Nolan May, Emily Robbins, Nathan Potthoff, Stephen Shaw, Debbie Daluga, Catie Lukancic, Trevor Mooney, Peter Sampson, Maureen Gengsler, Emma Borelli, Kassidy, John Brady, Ryan Brady, Macy & Lia Bosnich, Claire Morrow, Mia Morrow.

• All varsity girls basketball players see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom in the LOFT

• Student government executive board please see Mrs. Manning during homeroom today.

• Tina Li to come to Mrs. Wagner’s office during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Friday, November 15, 2019

Whose prayer can you be the answer to today?

•  Our Donor of the Day for November 14th is: Patrick Rund. Mr. Rund is a 1947 graduate and lives in Romney, IN. We are blessed with his kindness and generous support for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Our Donor of the Day for November 15th is Chris Cicala. Mr. Cicala is 1971 graduate and a loyal friend and supporter for decades. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Today is the blood drive the student commons will be closed all day to accommodate this event. Study halls are in the following rooms: B-224; C- room 212; D- room 226b; E1- LOFT; F- room 16; G- room 326; H- to be determined.

• The following need to turn in uniform: Miranda Mazzorana, Kelly Considine, Christine Senica, Caroline Moskalewicz, Allison Morton, Lauren Griggs, Paige Kraml, Lily Rauh, Brianna Torres, Lea Asani, Alyssa Williams

• The winter work study schedule is available on GOOGLE classroom. All work study students should sign up today.

• Mrs. Prokup is looking for students to work Jingle & Mingle at the Academy Dueling Pianos on Saturday, December 7th. Please see Mrs. Prokup to sign up. Service Hours are awarded.

• Do you need service hours? Sign up to assist guests to their cars, bring in carts and help overall with the Cops 4 Cancer truckload sale TOMORROW from 8am-1pm or 12pm-4pm. Need more hours? Work both shifts! Contact Mrs. Gengler if interested

• Christmas toy and book drive coming up. Start bring toys and books in. Also, remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the blue cart.

• Girls' TEC the first weekend of December. See Fr. Ronald, if interested or you want more information.

• Kassidy Brady, Olivia Cisneros, Timmy Daluga, Reese Ludford, Amber Meagher, Grace Mertel, Claire Morrow, Nick Pearse, Peter Sampson, Emily Szczepaniak, Elaina Wamhoff. Your orange forms are due TODAY! See Ms. Bernabei asap or she will pick your 2nd semester class for you.

• Volunteer to help with the Cops 4 Cancer truckload sale this Saturday from 8am-1pm or 12pm-4pm. Contact Mrs. Gengler if interested.

• Come out to see The Celebration of Lights Festival at Rotary Park in LaSalle on Tues Nov 19, 5-10 p.m. 50% of all donations collected on this night will be donated to St. Bede Academy from the LaSalle Rotary!

• Last chance to order your Golf Regional Champion shirts the online store closes on Sunday

• Tonight is opening night for Fall Theatre: Show starts at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow. Tickets are available at all St. Bede students, faculty, and staff will be admitted free of charge. Come out and support your fellow Bruin actors and actresses.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Any students interested in WYSE please report to Mr. Fitz during homeroom today.

• Toilet Paper Tower class competition. The following see Fr. Ronald during homeroom: Kassidy Brady, Allison Morton, Jake Jackson, Madalyn Torrance.

• Chris Insco please see Mrs Prushinski during Homeroom in room 209

• Leon Han, David Liu, Sandy Pang, Julia Wang, Aaron Xu, Ian Yang and Cissy Yu please see Mrs. Wagner during homeroom today.

• Reminder: All those in the Blood Drive meet in the LOFT during homeroom and arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled donation time. An updated schedule is outside the refectory.

• FOLLOWING STUDENTS PLEASE SEE MRS. GENGLER TODAY DURING HOMEROOM ABOUT A VIDEO FOR ST. BEDE...Yadi Garcia, Nolan May, Emily Robbins, Nathan Potthoff, Stephen Shaw, Debbie Daluga, Catie Lukancic, Trevor Mooney, Peter Sampson, Maureen Gengsler, Emma Borelli, Kassidy, John Brady, Ryan Brady, Macy & Lia Bosnich, Claire Morrow, Mia Morrow.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Holding a grudge doesn't make you strong; it makes you bitter. Forging doesn't make you weak; it sets you free.

•   Our Donor of the Day is: LaSalle State Bank. LaSalle State Bank is a loyal friend and supporter to St. Bede. They have also supported our Giving Tuesday campaign as a matching donor for the past 5 years. Please keep LaSalle State Bank in a special prayer of thanks today.

•   Friday is winter sport pictures immediately after school in the gym.  Your coaches should be passing out picture forms, there are some in the school office if needed, you may also order online at hrimaging.com

•   The Blood Drive schedule is posted outside the refectory.  Please check for your time slot.  It is your responsibility to inform your teachers if you will be missing class. Reminder permission slips are due tomorrow.

•   Come to Fall Theatre XXII this weekend and find out why we needed 100 pairs of socks for one of the shows. Join us Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the abbey church Little Theatre.

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

•   Scholastic Bowl practice Varsity today and JV tomorrow afterschool in the Art Studio

•   The following need to turn in their Tennis Uniform ASAP: Kelly Considine, Christine Senica, Caroline Moskalewic, 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

•   There will be a softball weight lifting session tonight at 7pm for all non-winter athletes. Please join the classroom for other upcoming announcements

•   Anyone interested in playing softball this spring needs to join the google classroom. Important information about open gym, workouts and uniforms will be posted here soon.  Please join today! The google code is 8chv77

•   All boys basketball players that need baseline testing for concussion protocol, meet in the science center at 3 with a charged chrome book

•   Lectio during both lunch periods tomorrow.

•   Toilet Paper Tower class competition coming up.  Still need a member of the junior class to join the planning group.  If interested, see Fr. Ronald

•   Last Supper Club tomorrow to Annie's Hide-a-Way in Naplate.  Transportation provided, if needed.  Sign-up by lunch today. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

•   Start looking for toys for this year's Toy Drive.

•   Tea Club Meeting today after school.   Tea Club T-Shirts will be handed out.

•   Alyssa Engels and Kassidy Brady come to Room 111 immediately after school today.

•   Do you need service hours? Sign up to assist guests to their cars, bring in carts and help overall with the Cops 4 Cancer truckload sale this Saturday from 8am-1pm or 12pm-4pm. Need more hours? Work both shifts! Contact Mrs. Gengler if interested.

•   Students enrolled in E2C Sociology class need to see Ms. Bernabei ASAP  If your orange slip has not been turned in she will pick a class for you.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•   Jared Rouse, Sam May, and Olivia Wojcik please come to Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office during homeroom today.

•   Allison Morton please see Mrs. Morrow now.

•   Berklee Linnig see Mrs. Manning during homeroom today.

•   Any students interested in WYSE please report Mr. Fitz during homeroom tomorrow and Friday.

•   All students that need to turn in permission slips please report to the refectory tomorrow during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, November 12, 2019

People who are not happy with themselves are mean to others.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Janet Wiesbrock. Mrs. Wiesbrock is a loyal friend and generous supporter of St. Bede. We are blessed with her generosity and support. Please keep her in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Anyone interested in playing softball this spring needs to join the google classroom. Important information about open gym, workouts and uniforms will be posted here soon. Please join today! The google code is 8chv77

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

• 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

• Heritage Club members Pick Up your Advent calendars THIS WEEK and sell them by the end of November.

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

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

• The blue cart needs food items. When full, food will go to the food pantry.

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

• If you went on the Mystery Trip, see Fr. Ronald.

• Scholastic Bowl practice Varsity Wednesday and JV Thursday afterschool in the Art Studio

• 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 tomorrow at 3:15 for open gym and off season workouts

• Fall Theatre is this weekend! Don't miss the world premiere of three original 10 minute plays, written by St. Bede students and Fr. Dom. Performances are Friday and Saturday in the abbey church at 7:30 p.m. SBA students get in free, tickets at the door.

• The Blood Drive schedule is posted outside the refectory. Please check for your time slot. It is your responsibility to inform your teachers if you will be missing class.

• Friday is winter sport pictures immediately after school in the gym. Your coaches should be passing out picture forms, there are some in the school office if needed, you may also order online at hrimaging.com.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SENIORS grab a pencil or pen and head to the refectory NOW.

• Maddy Theesfeld, Charleigh Holmes, Beau Gerber, and Zach Roebuck please see Mrs. Morrow now.

• Morgan Jones. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Ben Johll, Joe Edwall, Debbie Daluga and Mary Lowery please come to Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

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.