Daily Announcements - Monday, February 24, 2020

Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important. Capture the good times. Develop from negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot.

• This is Boys' TEC weekend. Today is the final day. Please keep Jakyb Stoddard, Logan Flanagan, Jacob Schirz and team members in your prayers.

• Lent is just around the corner. Ash Wednesday is in 2 days. Begin thinking about your Lenten resolutions.

• Lectio this week on Thursday.

• Attention all Juniors, are you interested in attending a university in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana or Wisconsin? Sign up for the Kewanee High School College and Career Fair. Pick up your permission slips in the main office and submit them before Friday March 13th.

• The following juniors still need to turn in a copy of their ACT ticket to Ms. Bernabei asap. This was due last Friday. See Ms. Bernabei if you need help. Dominic Bima, Marissa Boehm, Tim Croissant, Perla De La Torre, Ethan Fleming, Yadi Garcia, Nick Kerasotes, Addi Lee, Mia Marquez, Mia Mazzorana, Grace Mertel, Caroline Moskalewicz, Sage Terry, Teghan Tillman and Logan Zeglis.

• Erin Gray, Madison McGunnigal, Stephen Shaw and Thomas Matlock. Turn Notre Dame Vision forms in to Fr. Ronald.

• All boys planning on playing baseball should meet at the hitting shed at 3:15 today. If you are still in basketball, see Coach Eustice by the end of the day.

• Period D World History class should report to the Worship Assembly Building for class today.

• Krystal De la Torre, Madeline Torrance, Nick Pearse, and Nathan Potthoff – you are responsible for Turnabout dance ticket sales today. Check the student government Classroom page for your assignment and remember to bring your laptops.

• Turnabout dance tickets will be on sale during lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

• Caroline Moskalewicz - please hand in your release form to Mrs. Manning for the Mendota Polar Plunge!

• Jaden Hart, Renn, Ludford, Erin Gray, and Mia Monterastelli see Coach McGunnigal today during your study hall.

• Scholastic Bowl bus leaving for Rock Ridge today at 3:00. Meet at refectory.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Olivia Cisneros see Ms. Bernabei

• Ethan Sramek please see Mrs. Plankenhorn

Daily Announcements - Friday, February 21, 2020

God is always waiting on us. Sometimes we may think we are waiting for him, but that is never true.

• Want to be in agriculture? Don't know how to be part of a trade union? Need more information about Nursing schools? Do you want to be a cosmetologist? Listen up, Juniors! Sign up for the upcoming Career Fair and get all your questions answered. Pick up your permission slip in the main office. Submit your permission slip to Mrs. Plankenhorn before March 13th

• This is Boys' TEC weekend. Please keep all the participants and team members in your prayers.

• Looks like the the Blue cart is almost full. Over the weekend pick up some food and bring it in on Monday. Food will be delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Lent is just around the corner. Ash Wednesday is next week. Begin thinking about your Lenten resolutions.

• Mia Morrow, Maddie McGunnigal, Payton Giordano, and Ryan Brady – you are responsible for Turnabout dance ticket sales today. Check student government Classroom page for your assignment and remember to bring your laptops.

• Turnabout dance tickets will be on sale during lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

• Caroline Moskalewicz - please hand in your release form to Mrs. Manning for the Mendota Polar Plunge!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

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

• Jacob Lowery see Mrs. Jobst during homeroom today.

• Jose Bejarano please see Mrs. Mershon during homeroom today.

• Candy Song please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Teghan Tillman, Miranda Mazzorana, and Mia Waters see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Thursday, February 20, 2020

Live boldly, even if you are surrounded by cowards and critics.

• Just a reminder for students enrolled in the Online Spanish Course, please be aware that rough drafts are due Friday. There will be no in class discussion this week, so use your time wisely.

• Spanish students signed up for the AAPPLE (pronounced apple) exam, be sure to take some time to review the demo exams for listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our deadline is right around the corner.

• Turnabout dance tickets will be on sale during lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

• Madelyn Torrance, Isabella Villalobos, Kassidy Brady, and John Brady – you are responsible for Turnabout dance ticket sales today. Check student government Classroom page for your assignment and remember to bring your laptops.

• Caroline Moskalewicz - please hand in your release form to Mrs. Manning for the Mendota Polar Plunge!

• All sophomore and varsity girls basketball players need to stop by Coach McGunnigal's office to sign up for a time to meet and turn in uniforms.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Erin Grey, Logan Flanagan, Jakyb Stoddard and Jacob Schirz. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Abby Weber and Austin Godwin please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Alyssa Heitz, Maddie Rose Mudge, Lucy Kleczewski, Antonia Cattani, Maddie Spayer, and Olivia Wojcik see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom about class selection interviews tonight.

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

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, February 19, 2020

We are all writing the story of our lives. Are satisfied with the story you are writing with your life?

• Not much food to go to fill the blue cart. Want to get the food to our hungry sisters and brothers by the end of the week.

• Stage Rats meet at 7:30 pm tonight in the gym.

• Guest request forms for Turnabout are in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office. These need to be turned back in by Monday March 2.

• Turnabout dance tickets will be on sale during lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Madi McGunnigal and Erin Gray. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Scholastic Bowl Members meet in the Perino Science Center for a team photo during homeroom NOW!

• Ben Koyak, Maddy Nelson, Madi Rhodes, and Caroline Moskalewicz - please hand in your release form to Mrs. Manning for the Mendota Polar Plunge.

• Amber Meagher, Caroline Moskalewicz, Olivia Cisneros, Mia Mazzorana, Nathan Potthoff, Nick Pearse, Joe Edwall, Jacob Schirz see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom about tonight's class selection meetings.

• Teghan Tillman please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Thoughts become choices, choices become actions, actions become habits, habits become character, and your character is your destiny.

• If the blue cart gets filled, we can get the food to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Congratulations to Scholastic Bowl Team for finishing 4th at the Masonic Tournament on Saturday.

• Mr. Fitzpatrick’s B period chemistry report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room (111) for class today

• Turnabout dance tickets will be on sale this week during lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

• The following people need to hand in their release form to Mrs. Manning: Ben Koyak, Maddy Nelson, Madi Rhodes, Krystal DeLa Torre, Addison Lee, and Caroline Moskalewicz. Mendota Polar Plunge will not allow people to participate if the form isn’t filled out and handed in.

• All seniors going on the trip tomorrow you need to report to Mrs. Haskell-Free’s room for attendance at 7:50 am.

• Golfers Spring Swing starts tomorrow after school.

• Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday after school.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Gwen Gonzalez and Jaden Hart. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Berklee Linnig, Abby Weber, Cassie Williams, Kassidy Brady, Yadi Garcia, and Sam Maschmann see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom about tonight's class selection interviews

• Cissy Yu and Vicki Li please see Ms. Cox during homeroom today.

• All softball players playing this spring, please meet in the chorus room today during home room for a meeting.

• Hope DeBoer and Aaron Xu please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Cissy Yu see Mrs. Manning during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Friday, February 14, 2020

We shouldn't need to tell people we're Christians. It should be obvious, not by how we label ourselves, but by the lives we live

• Our Donor of the Day is Dr. Louis Lukancic. Dr. Lukancic is a 1979 Graduate and has celebrated this past year his 40th Class Reunion. We are blessed with his kindness and support. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today

• CONGRATULATIONS LADY BRUINS on your regional win over PC last night. Best of luck at sectionals. #itsagreatdaytobeabruin!!

• Attention Students – if you were a Cash Raffle winner, please note that jean days are for jeans ONLY and must be worn with an appropriate St. Bede shirt or a Dennis uniform shirt.

• Turnabout dance tickets will be on sale beginning next week during lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

• Scholastic Bowl team bus leaving for IVC at 7:00 am Saturday's Masonic Tournament (strict dress code)

• If the blue cart gets filled, we can get the food to our hungry sisters and brothers on Tuesday after our long weekend.

• Stage crew meets Sunday evening 7:00 pm in the gym.

• Mrs. Leffleman’s period C class report to Mrs. Manning’s room. You will need your Chromebook for an assignment.

• The following people need to hand in their release form to Mrs. Manning: Ben Koyak, Nolan May, Maddy Nelson, Madi Rhodes, Krystal DeLa Torre, Addison Lee, Zach Roebuck, Perla DeLa Torre, and Caroline Moskalewicz. Mendota Polar Plunge will not allow people to participate if the form isn’t filled out and handed in.

• Any seniors who participate in sports, have a 3.5 or higher GPA, 150 or more service hours and plan to major in any kind of a medical career, see Ms. Bernabei about the Gary “Butch” Carey Scholarship.

• Congratulations to Michael Dittmar for being selected as the Oglesby Elks February Teen of the Month Winner! Michael please see Ms. Bernabei.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Abby Weber please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Mady Spayer and Cissy Yu see Mrs. Manning during homeroom.

• Macy Bosnich, Kassidy Brady please come to guidance.

• The following students need to see Mrs. Manning during homeroom today: Madison McGunnigal, Erin Gray, Madison Miranda, Charleigh Holmes, Ben Koyak, Tyreke Fortney, Perla DeLaTorre, Claire Morrow, Madelyn Torrance, Isabella Villalobos, Kassidy Brady, John Brady, Mia Morrow, Payton Giordano, and Ryan Brady.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, February 13, 2020

Jesus cares more about your future than he does about your past..

• Our Donor of the Day is Dr. Dale Mueller. Dr. Mueller is a 1983 graduate and lives in Florida. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• All Polar Plunge participants need to hand in their release form to Mrs. Manning by the end of the week.

• Turnabout dance tickets will be on sale beginning next week during lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

• Jean Day tomorrow. Collection will go to your classes fund for toilet paper towers. If you give more than $3, be sure to tell those collecting so that your class will be credited. Jeans must be in good repair no holes or rips modest tops no hoodies or half shirts.

• Seniors, Turn in pgs. 1 & 2 of your North Central Bank CBAI Scholarship application to Ms. Bernabei due today. Your essay cannot not be entered in the scholarship competition without the cover pages.

• Teen of the Month applications due to guidance Friday, Feb 14th There will be no Teen of the Month if applications are not received.

• Juniors- If you haven’t registered for the April ACT do it now. Turn in a copy of your ACT ticket to Ms. Bernabei when your registration is complete. Due Feb 21st. You will be charged a late fee by ACT if you miss the deadline.

• We can do it. What? Fill the blue cart so food can be delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• The following people need to hand in their release form to Mrs. Manning by the end of the week: Ben Koyak, Nolan May, Berklee Linning, Maddy Nelson, Madi Rhodes, Krystal DeLa Torre, Emma Borelli, Jakyb Stoddard, Addison Lee, Mia Marquez, Zach Roebuck, Perla DeLa Torre, Renn Ludford, and Caroline Moskalewicz. Mendota Polar Plunge will not allow people to participate if the form isn’t filled out and handed in.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All 10 students who competed in the AMC Math Competition there will be a group photo in the Commons Area now.

• There will be a meeting for all Polar Plunge participants today homeroom in Mrs. Manning’s room.

• Caden Backes come to Room 111 during homeroom today.

• Nick Pearse and Simon Li please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, February 12, 2020

At some point you just have to let go of what you thought should happen and live what IS happening.

• Something Different will be here today during lunch periods for their Prom preview of tuxes etc. Please stop by and see Donna, she will answer any questions you may have about renting a tuxedo for prom.

• Boys' TEC coming up. Get your applications in or see Fr. Ronald for more information.

• Last Supper Club this evening at 6:30 at Al's Bella Vista in La Salle. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Jean Day on Friday. Collection will go to your classes funds for toilet paper towers. Jeans must be in good repair no holes or rips modest tops no hoodies or half shirts.

• February is the month of love. Love comes in all shapes and sizes, and is seen in many moments of our lives. Every February, we get an entire day devoted to reminding those near and dear to our hearts of this four-letter word. This year, let’s remember to share our love with not just the people around us, but also people around the world.

  As many of you may know, China has been suffering from the wide-spreading coronavirus, causing many families to be separated due to the fear of more people being infected. In Australia, wildfires have been burning for months, destroying people’s homes and causing habitat destruction. In East Africa, Kenya suffers worst locust infestation in 70 years as millions of insects swarm farmland.

  Beyond culture, color, origin, religion and language: WE ALL ARE ONE. As countries are joining forces to address issues that transcend national boundaries, let’s play our part by spreading love, positivity and morale. Stop by the board in front of the refectory this week and send a love note to any people or country in the world to show your support.

• Turnabout dance tickets will be on sale beginning next week during lunch periods. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

• Any faculty, staff, or students that are not currently connected to the WIFI please see Mr. Harlow this morning and he will be able to help you.

• Mrs. Damerell’s period C class please report to Mrs. Manning’s room for class today.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All 10 students who competed in the AMC Math Competition there will be a group photo in the Commons Area during Homeroom tomorrow.

• Alleana Mendoza. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• There will be a meeting for all Polar Plunge participants tomorrow during homeroom in Mrs. Manning’s room.

• All Polar Plunge participants need to hand in their release form to Mrs. Manning by the end of the week.

• All sophomore and freshman girls basketball players meet Coach McGunnigal in the Loft during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, February 11, 2020

If you stay positive in a negative situation, YOU WIN.

• HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO OUR VERY OWN FR. RONALD. BE SURE TO WISH HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY WHEN YOU SEE HIM!

• Mrs. Damerell’s B period class please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room (111), C period to Mrs. Manning’s room (231) today for class and bring study materials.

• If you are planning on taking a guest from another school to Turnabout you will need to pick up a guest request form in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Last Supper Club on Wednesday to Al's Bella Vista in La Salle. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Boys' TEC coming up. Get your applications in or see Fr. Ronald for more information.

• The blue cart has more food. Now, let's get it filled soon so we can bring food to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• 59 juniors still need to register for the ACT and turn in tickets to Ms. Bernabei. 12 out 18 seniors still need to turn in pages 1 & 2 of the North Central Bank CBAI scholarship, due Thursday, this week. Let’s go juniors and seniors! Get these things done!

• Seniors: Teen of the Month applications due to guidance Friday, Feb 14th. There will not be a teen of the month if I do not get any applications.

• Students please be advised that LP High School administration has informed us that our student section will be located in the southwest balcony for tonight’s game.

• Polar Plungers need to hand in their release forms to Mrs. Manning by the end of this week.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Everyone interested in playing golf next fall meet in the Art Studio during homeroom today.

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

• Aiden Campbell please see Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Lucy Kleczewski, Caroline Moskalewicz, and Debbie Duluga please see Mrs. Griggs in the band room today during homeroom.

• Wilt Cao please see Mrs. Wagner during homeroom

• Erin Gray and Mia Monterastelli see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Monday, February 10, 2020

People don't fail because they want to fail; they fail because they don't know how to succeed.

• Our Donor of the Day is Dave Bergonia. Mr. Bergonia is a 1969 graduate and celebrated this past year becoming a Golden Bedan at his 50th Reunion. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Our Donor of the Day is Michael VanDeRostyne. Mr. VanDeRostyne is a 1970 graduate and will be celebrating his 50th reunion this year. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today

• Gwen Gonzalez's grandfather died on Friday. Please remember him, Gwen and the family in your prayers.

• Last Supper Club on Wednesday. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Sorry. Not enough signed up for the ski trip on Presidents's Day.

• Want to go on a nun weekend? See Fr. Ronald or your religion teacher for more information.

• Boys' TEC coming up. Get your applications in or see Fr. Ronald for more information.

• Scholastic Bowl tonights Varsity match at Rockridge the bus is leaving at 3:30 meet at the Refectory.

• Juniors- If you haven’t registered for the April ACT do it now. Turn in a copy of your ACT ticket to Ms. Bernabei when your registration is complete.

• Students who volunteered for the Hunger Blitz on Feb 1st, please enter your hours into x2vol asap.

• Attention Seniors:

• IVCC placement testing is in full swing. The earlier you get started the better selection of courses you will have. See Ms. Bernabei if you need help.

• Several local scholarships are now available. Check the scholarship list on the guidance website.

• Cover pages for the North Central Bank CBAI scholarship are due to Ms. Bernabei by Thursday, Feb 13.

• Seniors, Turn in pgs. 1 & 2 of your North Central Bank CBAI Scholarship application to Ms. Bernabei. Due Feb. 13th.

• Teen of the Month applications due to guidance Friday, Feb 14th.

• Ambassadors need to sign up for a work shift for 8th Grade Class Selection interviews. Sign up sheet is outside the Admissions Office

• Mrs. Gonzalez B period please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room for class today.

• Polar Plungers need to return their release forms to Mrs. Manning this week.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Student government executive board will meet during homeroom in Mrs. Manning's room. This is for executive board only

• The entire student government will meet tomorrow during homeroom in Mrs. Manning's room.

• Everyone interested in playing golf next fall meeting in the Art Studio tomorrow during homeroom.

• Perla De LaTorre, Shawn Schwemlein, and Owen Espel please bring your chromebooks to Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Lance Wang, Ian Yang, Maks Sharshekeev, and David Liu please come to the business office.

• Alleana Mendoza, Stephen Shaw, and Jaden Hart please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, February 6, 2020

Kindness flows out of recognizing the simple truth that people - all kinds of people- matter. We were all made by the same God and made in his image.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mike & June Rossiter. Mr Rossiter is a 1961 graduate and lives in Peoria. They are longtime friends and generous supporters for decades to St. Bede. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Reminder to all work study students. Dates have been added to calendar. Please check schedule on google classroom. If you do not show to your assigned date you will be fined $50 for each assignment you missed.

• Period C PE class report to Mrs. Manning's room with study materials.

• Any teachers that would like a crucifix they are in Abbot Philip’s office. Please come by and pick one out. There is a variety of styles available.

• Mrs. Olivero-Gong’s classes should all report to the study hall today for class.

• Stage Crew will meet tonight at 7:30 in the gym to work on props and platforms!

• If there is enough interest, there will be a Ski Trip on Presidents' Day. Need at least 30 participants. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. Do so by tomorrow. That is the day it will be determined if the trip happens or not.

• Last Supper Club on Wednesday. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Boys' TEC coming up the 22-24 of this month. Get your application in. If you need more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Interested in a weekend with nuns? See Fr. Ronald for more details.

• A ring was found it room 212 yesterday. Please see Mrs. Plankenhorn to identify.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lucy Kleczewski, Ben Johll, and Allie Hernandez please see Mrs. Plankenhorn and bring your Chromebooks. Thomas Makransky and RJ Talbot also see Mrs. Plankenhorn please.

• Emma Borelli please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom today.

• Brady Hurst please see Fr. Michael near the Loft today during homeroom.

• Aaron Xu please come to guidance.

• Student government executive board will meet on Friday during homeroom in Mrs. Manning's room. This is for executive board only

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, February 5, 2020

It's better to set a high bar of values for our lives and meet them most of the time, than to set a low bar and meet them all of the time.

• Our Donor of the Day is Dan Pierro. Mr. Pierro is a 1972 graduate and lives in Springfield, IL. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• If there is enough interest, there will be a Ski Trip on Presidents' Day. Need at least 30 participants. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. Do so by Friday. That is the day it will be determined if the trip happens or not.

• It's better to set a high bar of values for our lives and meet them most of the time, than to set a low bar and meet them all of the time.

• Stage Rats will meet at 7:30 tonight in the gym.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Mia Morrow, Alleana Mendoza, Paige Kraml, Veronica Martin, Stephen Shaw, Kassidy Brady Allison Morton, Auggie Wiesbrock, Madelyn Torrance and Trenton Acuncius see Fr. Ronald during homeroom

• Teghan Tillman please see Mrs. Morrow during homeroom today.

• Ryan Miglorini and Griffen Heuser see Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• The following, please see Mr. Fess during homeroom: Duncan Lawler, Frederick Fess, Nick Kerasotes, RJ Talbot, Aidan Campbell, Jack Wallace, Stephen Shaw, Joseph Gengler

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, February 4, 2020

A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can't go anywhere until you change it.

• Our Donor of the Day is Paul Biolchini. Mr. Biolchini is a 1969 graduate and celebrated this past year becoming a Golden Bedan at his 50th Reunion. We are blessed with his kindness and support which is generously matched by Boeing. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Mrs. Morrow’s B period class report to Mrs. Manning’s room today for class.

• Seniors - There are 2 more chances to apply for Princeton Elks Teen of the Month. Application are needed for 2 boys and 2 girls. Due dates are Feb 14th and March 13th.

• Matthew Rich, Johnathan Hackney, Logan Miskell see Ms. Bernabei today period D today to get your course registration info. Bring your Chrome books.

• Congratulations to Madison Miranda for being selected as January Teen of the Month winner by the Oglesby Elks. Madison please see Ms. Bernabei.

• Congratulations to Berklee Linnig and Michael Dittmar for being selected as the Oglesby Elks February Teen of the Month nominees. Berklee and Michael are now in the competition for Teen of the Month with nominees from area high schools

• Congratulation to Macy Bosnich and Sam Maschmann for being selected for Teen of the Year nominees for the Oglesby Elks. Please see Ms. Bernabei for application and deadline info.

• Juniors- If you haven’t registered for the April ACT do it now! If you qualify for a fee waiver see Ms. Bernabei before your register. Turn in a copy of your ACT ticket when your registration is complete.

• Students who volunteered for the Hunger Blitz last Saturday, please enter your hours into x2vol ASAP

• SENIORS: IVCC placement testing is in full swing. The earlier you get started the better selection of courses you will have. See Ms. Bernabei if you need help. The IVCC Foundation Scholarship is due to IVCC on Feb 6th. You must also have your FAFSA complete and your transcript sent to IVCC as a requirement of this scholarship. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY IT IS DUE TO START THIS PROCES! Several local scholarships are now available. Check the scholarship list on the guidance website. Seniors, Turn in pgs. 1 & 2 of your North Central Bank CBAI Scholarship application to Ms. Bernabei due Feb. 13th.

• The blue cart does have some food in it now. Let's fill it.

• If there is enough interest, there will be a Ski Trip on Presidents' Day two weeks from yesterday. Need at least 30 participants. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Anyone interested in a weekend with nuns, see Fr. Ronald so we can come up with dates that work

• Boys' TEC is February 22-24. It's the last Boys' TEC of the year. See Fr. Ronald if want more information.

• Stage Rats meet tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in the gym

• All computer science students must bring their headphones to class.

• Scholastic Bowl Practice Thursday after school in the Art Studio

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Interested in Food Car? See Mr. Fitzpatrick during homeroom today.

• The following need to see Mrs. H-F during homeroom: RJ Talbot, Marissa Boehm, Frederick Fess, Claire Morrow, Maddie Theesfeld.

• Zach Bohne see Ms. Bernabei today during homeroom.

• Veronica Martin, Paige Kraml, Stephen Shaw and Trenton Acuncius. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• All students competing in the Overwatch ESports season must see Mr. Fess this morning.

Daily Announcements - Monday, February 3, 2020

The goal is to see yourself with the eyes of God, which means to love yourself as God loves you.

• Mrs. Wiltse’s period B class please report to the study hall today for class. Bring study materials with you.

• Lots of great food is always part of Superbowl weekend. Hope you had some. Now, time to bring some in for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Feast of St. Blaise today. He was an early martyr and once cured a boy with a fish bone in his throat. When he was in a dark prison, before he was martyred, a woman brought candles. Blessing of throats is a tradition in the church. All are welcome to receive the blessing during lunch periods.

• If there is enough interest, there will be a Ski Trip on Presidents' Day, two weeks from today. Need at least 30 participants. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Job well done to Scholastic Bowl "The JV 3'' finishing in 6th and to Leah Wilson making the All-Tournament Team in the 3rd spot on Saturday at Roanoke-Benson.

• Scholastic Bowl team leaving for Hall at 4:30 today. Meet outside the Refectory.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Mia Morrow and Alleana Mendoza see Fr. Ronald.

• All Polar Plunge participants need to meet in Mrs. Manning’s room during homeroom today.

• WYSE permission slips should be picked in Mr. Fitzpatrick’s room today during homeroom. WYSE is this Friday.

• People interested in Food Car see Mr. Fitzpatrick today or tomorrow during homeroom so we can make teams.

Daily Announcements - Friday, January 31, 2020

Learning to be joyful, even when things don't go our way, is one of the ongoing invitations of the spiritual life.

• Our Donor of the Day is Steve Lukancic. Dr. Lukancic is a 1980 graduate of St. Bede Academy. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Steve will be celebrating his 40th class reunion this year. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• FOOD and DRINK are to be consumed in the refectory or the student commons ONLY!

• Mr. Harlow will be adjusting Student’s Chromebooks during some religion classes today. If your Chromebook hasn’t been adjusted yet and he has already visited your religion class he will find you next week and update it for you.

• Feast of St. Blaise on Monday. Blessing of throats during lunch periods.

• If anyone picked up a calculator out of room 221 yesterday after testing please bring it to the school office. It belongs to Mrs. Morrow.

• Mrs. Griggs’ period C class please report to Mrs. Horst’s room for class today.

• Habitat for Humanity home building tomorrow. Why not give it a try? Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. We will leave at 8:45 and be home before 1:00 so those collecting food at Wal-Mart, etc. can do so.

• Lots of great food is always part of Superbowl weekend. Please get a bit extra and bring it in on Monday to put in the blue cart.

• Scholastic Bowl Saturday at Roanoke Benson the Bus leaving at 7:00 am from the Gym.

• Student government members please check Classroom for a message.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Nathan Carlson and Lilly Learned please see Mrs. Gengler to claim your prize for the Cash Raffles

• Allie Hernandez & Jacob Schirz please see Mrs. Gengler today

• Wilt Cao, Lance Wang, Ian Yang, and Jose Bejarano please come to the Business Office

• Andi Cattani and Ben Koyak please see Mrs. Plankenhorn

• Everyone that has signed up to ‘Polar Plunge’ needs to attend a meeting during homeroom on Monday. Mark your calendars!

• Kelly Considine, Morgan Gray, Rhiannon Searl and Mady Banasiak need to see Mrs. Prushinski during homeroom in Room 234 the Religion Office.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Happiness is an inside job. Don't assign anyone else that much power over your life.

• Our Donor of the Day is Marc Bernabei. Judge Bernabei is a 1972 graduate of St. Bede Academy and is a judge for Bureau County. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• It is Catholic Schools Week. Class masses and breakfasts. Sophomores tomorrow. Be there right at the beginning of Period A. Please do not enter through the main doors of the church. Enter through the outside door, on the left, to the student chapel.

• Boys' TEC the last weekend of February. See Fr. Ronald for an application or more information.

• Lectio tomorrow for all groups. Newcomers welcome.

• Habitat for Humanity home building on Saturday. Why not give it a try? Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. See him for more information.

• Mrs. Cox period B please report Mrs. Leffelman’s room for class today; Fr. Dominic’s C period please report to Mrs. Manning’s room (231) for class today.

• All juniors will be taking the ACT practice exam tomorrow: Students in Mrs. Damerell’s class will take in her room, Mrs. Jobts’ class in her room and all other juniors will report to room 221 and take the test with Mrs. Wiltse. All students need to bring 2 sharpened #2 pencils a calculator with new batteries, and a small snack. The test will take approximately 3 hours.

• There are now some food items in the blue cart. More needed. Open your heart to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• All student government members need to read several messages that have been posted in Classroom during homeroom today.

• Scholastic Bowl Practice today and tomorrow after school

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Catie Lukancic please see Mrs. Gengler to claim your prize for the Cash Raffles

• Vicky Li and Julia Wang please see Mrs.Plankenhorn.

• Anna An and Vicky Li please see Mrs. Wagner.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Act locally. Whatever change you desire for the world, create that change in your own life.

• Our Donor of the Day is Tom Pigati. Mr. Pigati is a 1969 graduate of St. Bede Academy. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Mr. Pigati just celebrated his 50th class reunion. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Please do not enter through the main doors of the church. Enter through the outside door, on the left, to the student chapel for class masses.

• Attention Stage Rats: work session tonight at 7:30 in the gym.

• It is Catholic Schools Week. Class masses and breakfasts begin today Period A with seniors. Juniors tomorrow, etc. Please be there right at the beginning for 1st period.

• Boys' TEC the last weekend of February. See Fr. Ronald for an application or more information.

• Lectio on Thursday for all groups. Newcomers welcome.

• Habitat for Humanity home building on Saturday. Sign- up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. See him for more information.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jose Bejarano please come to the Business Office.

• Mia Marquez please see Mrs. Morrow during homeroom.

• Stephen Shaw please come to Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Tuesday prayer group will not officially meet this morning, but remember that the small chapel across from room 115 is always open.

Daily Announcements - Monday, January 27, 2020

Our obligation is to do the right thing. The rest is in God's hands.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland. Mr. & Mrs. Wayland are loyal friends of St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness and support which is generously matched by Northwestern Mutual. Please keep them in a special pray of thanks today.

• Class mass and breakfast starting tomorrow.

• Scholastic bowl bus leaving today for Prophets town at 3:35 meet at the Refectory

• Juniors, bring your Chromebooks to religion class today---no need to bring other books. If you missed Friday's test, you will take it in class tomorrow.

• It is Catholic Schools Week. Class masses and breakfasts begin tomorrow Period A with seniors. Please be there right at the beginning for 1st period.

• Boys' TEC the last weekend of February. See Fr. Ronald for an application or more information

• Musical rehearsals this week are posted on the Google Classroom. Please make sure to check, if you cannot attend a rehearsal, please leave a message for Mr. Dittmer on the classroom. You may also see Mrs. Griggs for a script if you haven't picked one up.

• Maks Sharshekeev, Esabell Wei and Julia Wang please come to room 221 period C bring your chromebooks. Please don't be late.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Top 10 seniors please meet Mrs. Gengler in the science center during home room for a photo.

• The following students please see Mrs Margherio during homeroom today Aniana Heersink, Hayden Arkins, William Gross & Lilylu Rauh-Fernandez.

• Aleanna Mendoza and Mia Morrow. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Students interested in participating at the Food Car race are invited to find out and form teams during homeroom tomorrow in Chem room with Mr. Fitz. We will have our first introductory build and design meeting on wed after school

Daily Announcements - Friday, January 24, 2020

Every vocation involves sacrifice.

• Our Donor of the Day is Richard Callahan. Mr. Callahan is a 1952 graduate and lives in Western Springs, IL. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Indoor track practice will start on Monday at 3:00 pm in the basement of the school. It’s not too late to sign up. Anyone that has not signed up and would still like to join the sign-up sheet is in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• We will work on the Habitat for Humanity home tomorrow. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. Help a woman and her daughters have their first home. No experience necessary.

• The blue cart STILL doesn't have one item of food in it, yet. Over the weekend please pick up a food item to bring in on Sunday.

• Boys' TEC the last weekend of February. See Fr. Ronald for an application or more information.

• Anyone in the musical that has not received a script, please see Mrs. Griggs today. A $20 deposit needs to be given in order to receive a book. It may be payed at the next rehearsal.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jose Bejarano please come to the Business Office.

• Mary Lowery please come to Guidance.

• Olivia Wojcik please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Nick Pearse, Macy Bosnich & Noah Setser see Mrs. Prokup

• Anyone that’s interested in participating in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics needs to go to Mrs. Manning’s room during homeroom today. Choose the homeroom date that works best with your schedule. Joining the team requires an electronic link that she’ll provide. Bring your Chromebook to get registered for our team!

• Top 10 seniors please meet Mrs. Gengler in the science center during home room on Monday for a photo.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, January 23, 2020

Compassion is not seeing someone else's pain. Compassion is sharing their pain.

• Our Donor of the Day is Rick Sterling. Mr. Sterling is a 1964 graduate of St. Bede. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• CONGRATULATIONS to the top 10 students in the graduating class of 2020: Macy Bosnich, Kassidy Brady, Camille Carlson, Antonia Cattani, Samuel Maschmann, Madison Miranda, Claudia Orteza, Peter Sampson, Madeline Spayer, and Jakyb Stoddard!

• Scholastic bowl practice today after school in the art studio

• Schedule 2 dress code tomorrow: Jeans may be worn free of charge no holes or rips, a modest top no crop tops and NO HOODIES. If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

• The following students have won prizes for selling calendar raffles; Madelyn Torrance, Griffin Heuser, Olivia Wojcik, Noah Setser, Johnathon Hackney, Macy Bosnich, Kylie Cofoid, Madison Nelson, & Matthew Rich. Please see Mrs. Prokup.

• Juniors: You are required to register and pay for the April 4th ACT online. The registration deadline is Feb 21st. Check your email for registration instructions. See Ms. Bernabei ASAP with questions.

• Lectio today. Both Tuesday and Thursday groups meet today during your lunch period. If you are not able to be there, let Fr. Ronald know so he can have the correct number of Bruin Bowl lunches.

• We will work on the Habitat for Humanity home on Saturday. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. Help a woman and her daughters have their first home. No experience necessary.

• The blue cart doesn't have one item of food in it, yet. Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers. Soup would be a great item to bring in.

• This coming week is Catholic Schools Week. We will have class masses followed by breakfast, beginning with seniors on Tuesday Period A.

• Boys' TEC the last weekend of February. See Fr. Ronald for an application or more information.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

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

• Renn Ludford please go to Mrs. Manning’s room and bring your computer.

• Anyone that’s interested in participating in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics needs to go to Mrs. Manning’s room during homeroom today or any day this week. Choose the homeroom date that works best with your schedule. Joining the team requires an electronic link that she’ll provide. Bring your Chromebook to get registered for our team!

• Anyone interested in playing Overwatch competitively for St. Bede's eSports team, please see Mr. Fess during Homeroom in the computer lab.

• Wesley Coon, Anton Cain and Logan Zeglis. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.