Daily Announcements

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, December 17, 2019

December 17, 2019Guest User

Your dream doesn't have an expiration date. Take a deep breath and try again.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN TAKE MAKE UP TESTS OR QUIZZES THAT MIGHT BE WAITING FOR YOU IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. Go see Mrs. Schaefer during your study hall or immediately after school to take it or it will be given back to your class teacher and graded as-is.
Both rooms of Academic Achievement will be closed during B period today except to students taking a final or other test. Others should report to Study hall with Mr Fess.
Academic Achievement will be closed all 3 days of finals. Students must report to their regular study halls
Want to get in the holiday spirit? Caroling after exams tomorrow at Liberty Village. You'll be treated to lunch at Steak and Shake. See Fr. Ronald during homeroom.
Our fight song was adopted on this date in 1963.
Toilet Paper Tower Class Competition in January. Get your donations for the rolls of paper to your English teacher.
Want to go to Misericordia in Chicago in January and work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? See Fr. Ronald.
Mr. Fitzpatrick’s Period C report to Mrs. Manning’s room today.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Jared Rouse, Andrew Goddard, and Wesley Coon please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.
We are looking for 10 students to compete in the AMC (American Mathematics Competition) on February 5th. There will be an informational meeting now in the collaborative room.
All Boarding students please meet in the refectory now.
NO ANNOUNCEMENTS DURING FINALS
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!!

Daily Announcements - Monday, December 16, 2019

December 16, 2019Guest User

Your dream doesn't have an expiration date. Take a deep breath and try again.

Final exams begin Wednesday with periods A, B, and C meeting; Thursday periods D, E, and F; Friday periods G and H. SENIORS ONLY- If your period C, F or H is your scheduled study hall you are not required to attend your study hall on these days.
Levi Bland’s grandfather died recently. Please remember him, Levi and his family in your prayers.
Scholastic Bowl dismiss for Peoria Christian today at 2:15
Interested in a ski trip to Wisconsin in January and our annual caroling outing to Liberty Village Wednesday after exams?. Sign-up sheets on Fr. Ronald's door.
Toilet Paper Tower Competition in January. Get your donations for the rolls of paper to your English teacher.
Want your service hours for toy drive, Habitat for Humanity, Jean Day ? See Fr. Ronald
If you took a Reverse Advent Calendar box, you can bring the food in after the Christmas break.
Macy Bosnich, Olivia Cisneros, Alexandria Kunkel, Berklee Linnig, and Miranda Mazzorana MUST turn in all or the rest of their Advent calendar money for Heritage Club THIS WEEK.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Payge Pyszka please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.
We are looking for 10 students to compete in the AMC (American Mathematics Competition) on February 5th. There will be an informational meeting tomorrow during homeroom in the collaborative room.
All Boarding students please meet in the refectory during homeroom tomorrow.
All Stage Rats please meet in Fr. Dominic’s classroom tomorrow during homeroom, regarding annual Christmas party.

Daily Announcements - Friday, December 13, 2019

December 13, 2019Guest User

Ten years from now, make sure you say that you chose your life, you didn't settle for it.

Students taking the Spanish Online course, remember to drop off your portfolios for a final grade. Please be sure to see Mrs. Gonzalez in room 115
Interested in going to China over spring break? Sign-up with Mrs. Wagner or in the main office. Cost of the trip is only $1,500
Let’s try to remember those that could use a warm hat or mittens as we enter the winter season. Bring your donation to school and place it on the mitten tree near The Loft.
HELP! Today after school to bring toys to Ladd and tomorrow with distribution of toys and clean-up at 11:00. See Fr. Ronald.
Wednesday after exams we will have our annual caroling outing to Liberty Village. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.
Habitat for Humanity home-building on Saturday.
Toilet Paper Tower Competition in January. Get your donations for the rolls of paper to your English teacher.
Seminarian Jacob Martini will be here today visiting a number of religion classes. Please welcome him.
All Ambassadors need to check in to the Admissions Office today during study halls for a work project
A cell phone was turned into the office this morning, please stop by to claim if you are missing yours.
Last chance to audition for this year's spring musical. Little theater today at 4:30 before the children's auditions.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Simon Li please see Mrs. Morrow now.
All IVCC English 1001 students please report to Mrs. Haskell-Free’s room today during homeroom.
Meeting for Scholastic bowl team today during homeroom in the LOFT

Daily Announcements - Thursday, December 12, 2019

December 12, 2019Guest User

You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.

Interested in going to China over spring break? Sign-up with Mrs. Wagner or in the main office. Cost of the trip is only $1,500
Tomorrow is a Jean Day for charity. Be generous. Funds will help local charities like the food pantry and toy drive. As always jeans must be in good repair no holes or rips, modest tops no half shirts or hoodies
ALL BELONGINGS NEED TO REMOVED FROM ALL LOCKER ROOMS AND BROUGHT HOME TO BE CLEANED TODAY!! NOTHING SHOULD BE BROUGHT BACK UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS BREAK!!!
Lectio today during both lunch periods. Newcomers always welcome
Help needed with toy drive. Tomorrow after school to bring toys to Ladd and with distribution of toys and clean-up on Saturday at 11:00. Get your name on the list on Fr. Ronald's door.
Wednesday after exams we will have our annual caroling outing to Liberty Village. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.
Habitat for Humanity home-building on Saturday.
Today after school is the last day to audition for the spring musical Seussical! Meet in the choir room at 2:45.
Let’s try to remember those that could use a warm hat or mittens as we enter the winter season. Bring your donation to school and place it on the mitten tree near The Loft.
All Ambassadors for photos today please come to the Admissions Office during homeroom
Classmates will be making an announcement in your English class about the Toilet Paper Tower Competition.
The following students need to see Mrs. Plankenhorn to get their chromebooks back today: Allison Morton. RJ Talbot, Berklee Linnig, and Ben Johll,
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL FRIDAY TO SEE MS. BERNABEI ABOUT YOUR 2nd SEMESTER SCHEDULE! If you think you need a change in your 2ND schedule see her today.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Arianna Heersink, Gwen Gonzalez, Alex Kunkel and Rylan Heersink. See Fr. Ronald during homeroom.
Aleanna Mendoza please see Mrs. Morrow.
Grace Irwin see Mrs. Prokup during homeroom today.
Hunter Corneligio see Mrs. Manning during homeroom today.
Duncan Collard, Eliana Wamhoff, Alyssa Schneider, and Lucy Kleczewski please come to the school office during homeroom today.
Simon Li please come to guidance during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, December 11, 2019

December 11, 2019Guest User

You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.

All Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Football Players check your GOOGLE classroom
Interested in going to China over spring break? Sign-up with Mrs. Wagner or in the main office. Cost of the trip is only $1,500
Lectio tomorrow during both lunch periods. Newcomers always welcome.
Help needed with toy drive. Friday after school to bring toys to Ladd and with distribution of toys and clean-up on Saturday at 11:00. Get your name on the list on Fr. Ronald's door.
A week from today after exams we will have our annual caroling outing to Liberty Village. See Fr. Ronald
Auditions for the musical tonight at 7pm and Thursday after school. If you haven't watched the show on you tube or listened to the music, please try to before the audition. If you would like a synopsis of the show, please Mrs. Griggs today for a hand out.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL FRIDAY TO SEE MS. BERNABEI ABOUT YOUR 2nd SEMESTER SCHEDULE! If you think you need a change in your 2ND schedule see her today.
Friday is a Jean Day for charity. Be generous. Funds will help local charities like the food pantry and toy drive. As always jeans must be in good repair no holes or rips, modest tops no half shirts or hoodies
Softball weight lifting will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-8pm and open gyms on Sundays 10-12 to throw & hit.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Caroline Moskalewicz please see Mrs. Morrow now.
All going to Last Supper club this evening. See Fr. Ronald now.
Kassidy Brady, Allison Morton, Nadia Robles, Aaliyha Guzman. See Fr. Ronald during homeroom.
WYSE topics have been submitted if you need to update anything see Mr. Fitz NOW.
Emily Robbins, and Payton Giordano please see Coach McGunnigal during homeroom today.
ALL Ambassadors will have our Christmas Photo tomorrow during homeroom and lunch periods.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, December 10, 2019

December 10, 2019Guest User

If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.

Will the following Boarding Students please come to the Business Office: Leon Han, Vicky Li, Candy Song, Sophia Su, Lance Wang, Ian Yang and Cissy Yu.
Tim Croissant report to the Business Office.
All varsity girls basketball players meet Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom
The next Last Supper outing is tomorrow, for wood-fired pizza in Ottawa. All welcome. Get your name on list by noon today.
Lectio today second lunch and Thursday during both lunch periods. Newcomers always welcome.
Habitat for Humanity home building this Saturday, December 14. Be part of building a home for a mom and her 3 daughters.
Help needed with toy drive. Friday after school to bring toys to Ladd and with distribution of toys and clean-up on Saturday at 11:00. Get your name on the list on Fr. Ronald's door.
All teachers will be available in their classroom on Tuesday December 10th after dismissal from 1:40-2:40 to answer questions for any student who desires to do so. All students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity as you prepare for Final Exams.
Seniors: IVCC's Foundation Scholarships application is now available on the IVCC website. Last year every student who applied received $500 or more.
Will the following students please see Ms. Bernabei: Riker Fesperman, Addison Lee, Mia Marquez, Ava Cole, Lauren Griggs, Kinnason Jackson, Gia Gayan, Lia Bosnich and Miranda Mazzorana.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Arianna Heersink, Gwen Gonzalez, Alex Kunkel and Rylan Heersink. Please see Fr. Ronald now.

Daily Announcements - Monday, December 9, 2019

December 09, 2019Guest User

There's not enough room in your mind for both worry and faith. You must decide which one gets to live there.

All Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Football Players check your GOOGLE classroom
All teachers will be available in their classroom on Tuesday December 10th after dismissal from 1:40-2:40 to answer questions for any student who desires to do so. All students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity as you prepare for Final Exams.
Interested in going to China over spring break? Sign-up with Mrs. Wagner or in the main office. Cost of the trip is only $1,500.
Seniors: IVCC's Foundation Scholarships application is now available on the IVCC website. Last year every student who applied received $500 or more.
Reminder that all students are responsible to check your personal email and the announcements posted in your Teacher Ease News feed so you don't miss important information.
The next Last Supper outing is Wednesday, for wood-fired pizza in Ottawa. Get your name on the list. All welcome.
Lectio tomorrow and Thursday during lunch periods.
Interested in going to Misericordia in Chicago to work with persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities? See. Fr. Ronald
Habitat for Humanity home building this Saturday, December 14. Interested? See Fr. Ronald.
Want to help shop for toys on Thursday or help with distribution and clean-up on Saturday? Get your name on the list on Fr. Ronald's door.
The following Heritage Club members need to turn in the rest of or all of their Advent calendar money ASAP: Alex Kunkel, Olivia Cisneros, Miranda Mazzorana, Berklee Linnig, and Macy Bosnich.
Auditions for Seussical The Musical are this Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9pm and Thursday after school. All auditions will be in the choir room. Grade School auditions are Friday & Saturday in the Little Theater. Questions please see Fr. Dominic or Mrs. Griggs
Let’s try to remember those that could use a warm hat or mittens as we enter the winter season. Bring your donation to school and place it on the mitten tree near The Loft.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Nadia Robles, Aaliyha Guzman, Kassidy Brady, Allison Morton, Jake Jackson and Madelyn Torrance. Please see Fr. Ronald now.
Maks Sharshekeev see Mrs. Wagner during homeroom today.
Trenton Acuncius and Brayden Cain please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.
Andrew Goddard please see Mrs. Horst in Room 217 during homeroom today. That is room 217.
All varsity girls basketball players see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Friday, December 6, 2019

December 06, 2019Guest User

It's our moments of struggle that define us; how we handle them is what matters.

STUDENT COMMONS is CLOSED today. All study halls will be in your instructor’s class room with period E-1 reporting to the LOFT
Congratulations to our class of 2020 Illinois State Scholars: Macy Bosnich, Kassidy Brady, Jacob Lowery, Sam Maschmann, Claudia Orteza, and Madeline Spayer. Please come to the school office for a photo at this time.
Heritage Club Members: For those who signed up for the Chicago Trip this Sunday, be sure to bring shopping and lunch money. We will meet outside of the Perino Science Center at 8:15am. Bus leaves at 8:30 so be on time!
Students if you are absent from school for being SICK you are NOT allowed to attend after school activities i.e. games, practices, meetings etc. If you’re too sick to come to school you are too sick to attend these functions.
Online Spanish Creative Writing Course: Please remember to drop off and PICK UP your portfolios before you go home for the weekend. You officially have 8 days to complete and submit your final projects, so get to work this weekend, estudiantes!
The next Last Supper outing is Wednesday, for wood-fired pizza in Ottawa. Get your name on the list.
Remember to keep your prayer partner in your prayers.
Interested in going to Misericordia in Chicago to work with persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities? See. Fr. Ronald
Habitat for Humanity home building on Saturday, December 14. Interested? See Fr. Ronald.
This weekend a good time to get a toy, book or game for a needy child.
Want to help shop for toys on Thursday or help with distribution on Saturday? Get your name on the list on Fr. Ronald's door.
Want to learn to make tortellini or, raviolas, as we call them in the Illinois Valley? You can do so tomorrow with Fr. Ronald and others. See him for more info.
Ms. Bernabei will be out of the office the week of final exams Dec 16 – 20th. She will return on Jan 7th after break. Please check your 2nd semester schedules NOW and see Ms. Bernabei ASAP if you have a question or if an error needs to be corrected. There will be no schedule changes made in January.
Congratulations to Kassidy Brady and Beau Bonnell. Earlier this month they were nominated for the Princeton Elks Teen of the Month competition. This week they have been selected as the winners. Kassidy and Beau are now eligible to compete for the Teen of the Year competition. Kassidy and Beau please Ms. Bernabei for more details.
The following Heritage Club members need to turn in the rest of or all of their Advent calendar money ASAP: Alexandria Kunkel, Michael Shaw, Lily Learned, Olivia Cisneros, Ben Johll, Miranda Mazzorana, Berklee Linnig, and Macy Bosnich.
All Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Football Players check your google classroom
Just a reminder to all the students working the Jingle & Mingle Dueling Piano event on this Saturday and those cleaning up on Sunday to be here on time. If there is any question on what time you need to be here or what to wear the information is hanging on Mrs. Prokup's door.
All teachers will be available in their classroom on Tuesday December 10th after dismissal from 1:40-2:40 to answer questions for any student who desires to do so. All students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity as you prepare for Final Exams.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
John & Ryan Brady see Mrs. Prokup during homeroom today.
Kassidy Brady, Allison Morton, Jake Jackson and Madelyn Torrance. Please see Fr. Ronald now.
Charlie Vaessen please see Mrs. Horst in Room 217 during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, December 4, 2019

December 04, 2019Guest User

Prayer doesn't change God; prayer changes us. It's not about convincing Him of our will; it's about surrendering to his will.

All-school mass on tomorrow, St. Nicholas Eve. Remember to bring a toy to mass for underprivileged kids. Also, bring a small gift or card for your prayer partner. Please bring a pen or pencil to mass
Students taking IVCC classes, if you do not get your forms to Mrs. Plankenhorn TODAY you will be responsible for taking them to IVCC yourself.
Please excuse Bradley Benckendorf, Connor Jackson, and Christine Senica at 11:30 today, to attend the Rotary luncheon at the Uptown. Students remember to check-out in the main office when you leave and check-in when you return.
Ms. Bernabei will be out of the office the week of final exams Dec 16 – 20th. She will return on Jan 7th after break. Please check your 2nd semester schedules NOW and see Ms. Bernabei asap if you have a question or if an error needs to be corrected. There will be no schedule changes made in January.
Congratulations to Kassidy Brady and Beau Bonnell. Earlier this month they were nominated for the Princeton Elks Teen of the Month competition. This week they have been selected as the winners. Kassidy and Beau are now eligible to compete for the Teen of the Year competition. Kassidy and Beau please Ms. Bernabei for more details
Ms. Bernabei needs more Teen of the Month applications from male seniors students or there will not be another male Teen of the Month nominee.
Auditions for the spring musical "Seussical" will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday December 10th and 11th from 7-9 in the choir room and Thursday December 12 after school. Be prepared to sing a short part of a prepared piece of your choice. Call backs are scheduled for Sunday, December 15th at 3:00. A script is located on the spring musical GOOGLE classroom. Please join with code 4gdvzi Questions, please see Fr. Dominic or Mrs. Griggs
Benjamin Franklin once said, “You may delay, but time will not.” If you're enrolled in the Online Spanish Creative Writing Course, you officially have 10 days to complete and submit your final projects.
All freshman girls basketball players can pick up a December practice schedule at Coach McGunnigal's office today.
Any Ambassadors who are able to help tonight with the Placement Test check in to the Admissions Office today at some point
Let’s try to remember those that could use a warm hat or mittens as we enter the winter season. Bring your donation to school and place it on the mitten tree near The Loft.
Take a tour to the Heart of China for only $1,500. See Mrs. Wagner or the main office to sign up for this spring break 2020 trip.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Alex Kunkel and Gwen Gonzalez. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.
Yadi Garcia please come to the Business Office.
Hunter Corneglio please come to Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.
All varsity girls basketball players see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom
Daniela Flores please see Mrs. Wagner during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019

December 03, 2019Marcia Wagner

Tuesday December 3, 2019

Your past doesn't determine who you are. Your past prepares you for who you are to become.

➢ Today is #GIVINGTUESDAY! We have a goal of $83,000! Students please remember to stop by Mrs. Gengler’s office for a sweet treat as a thank you for your “Sweet Support”. Thank you for your help in making #GIVINGTUESDAY not just another Tuesday! All participating students will have the opportunity to win one of three prizes!

➢ Students enrolled in the Online Spanish Creative Writing Course: Please remember to pick up and drop off your portfolios in a timely manner. You officially have 11 days to complete and submit your final projects.

➢ Mrs. Schaefer is NOT here again today the ONLY people that are to go to Academic Achievement are the study skill class period C, and study skills students that need to take a test. All other students are to remain in their study halls.

➢ Scholastic Bowl practice Wednesday Varsity and Thursday JV this week

➢ The next Last Supper Club outing Wednesday, December 11 to Iniga wood-fired Pizzeria Napoletana in Ottawa. Get your name on the list.

➢ All-school mass on Thursday, St. Nicholas Eve. Bring a toy to mass for underprivileged kids. Also, bring a small gift or card for your prayer partner.

➢ Kentucky Mission trip July 5-11. Sign up, if interested.

➢ Interested in going to Misericordia in Chicago to work with persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities? See. Fr. Ronald

➢ Not too late to get a box for Reverse Advent calendars. Each day add a food item for the hungry.

➢ Habitat for Humanity home building on Saturday, December 14. Interested? See Fr. Ronald.

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

➢ Please excuse Bradley Benckendorf, Connor Jackson, and Christine Senica at 11:30 tomorrow, to attend the Rotary luncheon at the Uptown. Students remember to check-out in the main office when you leave and check-in when you return.

➢ Ms. Bernabei will be out of the office the week of final exams Dec 16 – 20th. She will return on Jan 7th after break. Please check your 2nd semester schedules NOW and see Ms. Bernabei asap if you have a question or if an error needs to be corrected. There will be no schedule changes made in January.

➢ Auditions for the spring musical "Seussical" will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday December 10th and 11th from 7-9 in the choir room and Thursday December 12 after school. Be prepared to sing a short part of a prepared piece of your choice. Call backs are scheduled for Sunday, December 15th at 3:00. A script is located on the spring musical google classroom. Please join with code 4gdvzi. Questions, please see Fr. Dominic or Mrs. Griggs

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

➢ Following see Mrs. Margherio during HR - Anna Lopez, Mia Waters, Richard Talbot, Arianna Heersink, Hayden Arkins, Ava Stone, Lilylu Rau-Fernandez, Jacob Lowery, Rhiannon Searl,

Daily Announcements - Monday, December 2, 2019

December 02, 2019Guest User

If it doesn't open, it's not your door.

Our Donor of the Day is Jeffrey Chemelewski. Dr. Chemelewski is 1970 graduate and is a veterinarian at Fox Valley Animal Hospital in Crystal Lake. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.
Tomorrow is #GIVINGTUESDAY! Students be sure to stop by Mrs. Gengler’s office for a sweet treat as a thank you for your “Sweet Support” and for making #GIVINGTUESDAY not just another Tuesday! All participating students will have the opportunity to win one of three prizes
REMINDER: Food and drinks are not allowed in the hallways/lockers/classrooms etc. All food and drink must be consumed in the commons area or the refectory.
Mrs. Schaefer is NOT here today the ONLY people that are to go to Academic Achievement are the study skill class period C, and study skills students that need to take a test. All other students are to remain in their study halls.
Girls' TEC this coming weekend. Not too late to attend. See Fr. Ronald.
Habitat for Humanity home building on Saturday, December 14. Interested? See Fr. Ronald.
The next Last Supper Club outing is Wednesday, December 11 to Iniga food-fired Pizzeria Napoletana in Ottawa. Get your name on the list.
All-school mass on Thursday, St. Nicholas Eve. Bring a toy to mass for underprivileged kids. Also, bring a small gift or card for your prayer partner.
Outing to Peoria for huge Nativity display, Christmas shopping and supper at Avanti's this Friday. See Fr. Ronald for more information.
Kentucky Mission trip July 5-11. Sign up, if interested.
Interested in going to Misericordia in Chicago to work with persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities? See. Fr. Ronald
Not too late to get a box for Reverse Advent calendars. Each day add a food item for the hungry.
Scholastic bowl today at Henry bus leaves at 3:00 meet at the Refectory
Students taking any IVCC courses next semester bring your registration forms to Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW.
Take a tour to the Heart of China for only $1,500. See Mrs. Wagner or the main office for more details on this spring break 2020 trip.
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
The following are asked to see Fr. Ronald during homeroom: Emma Borelli, Mia Morrow and Tim Croissant.
Noah Setser please come to the school office.
Ambassadors for the photo today...meet Mrs. Gengler in the Science Center during homeroom at this time
All varsity girls basketball players see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom
Nick Pearse, Perla De La Torre, and Ben Koyak please see Mrs. Manning during homeroom today.
Vicky Li, Candy Song, Lance Wang, Aaron Xu and Justin Zhao please see Mrs. Wagner during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, November 26, 2019

November 26, 2019Guest User

It's one thing to profess a belief. It's another to let it transform your life.

Our Donor of the Day is: James and Jude Wimbiscus. Judge Wimbiscus is a 1955 graduate of St. Bede. Judge and Jude are loyal friends and supporters for decades. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.
Our Donor of the Day for Wednesday, November 27th is Jeffrey Chemelewski. Dr. Chemelewski is 1970 graduate and is a veterinarian at Fox Valley Animal Hospital in Crystal Lake. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him 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!
Students taking IVCC courses next semester please get your registration papers into Mrs. Plankenhorn on Monday
Over the break is a good time to pick up toys for our toy drive.
Girls' TEC the first weekend of December. See Fr. Ronald, if interested or you want more information or an application.
Sign-up sheets on Fr. Ronald's door for: Habitat for Humanity home building on Saturday,December 14, The next Last Supper Club outing in December to Iniga wood-fired Pizzeria Napoletana in Ottawa, Outing to Peoria for huge Nativity display, Christmas shopping and supper at Avanti's on Friday, December 6th and Kentucky Mission trip July 5-11, Outing to Misericordia in Chicago to work with persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities.Reverse Advent calendars.
When we return from Thanksgiving break, student government will have a mitten tree near The Loft. Please consider purchasing a pair over break to help those in need. Bring your donations to school and add them to the tree!
Gianna Grivetti, Alyssa Heitz, Andi Cattani, Camille Carlson, Aleanna Mendoza, William Payton and Payge Pyszka - Please Pick Up Your Golf Gear in Mrs. Gengler's Office TODAY!! Thank You!!
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Wilt Cao and Christopher Insco please come to the Business Office.
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 or pick up a flyer in the main office.
Katie Lukancic please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.
All varsity girl basketball players please come to Coach McGunnigal’s office during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Monday, November 25, 2019

November 25, 2019Guest User

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

November 22, 2019Guest User

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

November 21, 2019Guest User

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

November 19, 2019Guest User

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

November 18, 2019Guest User

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

November 15, 2019Guest User

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

November 13, 2019Guest User

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.