Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

As Pope Francis once said: Look to the past with gratitude. Look to the present with passion. Embrace the future with hope.

• Any sport bags that are brought to school for after school activities may be stored in room 111.

• Students if you ordered neck buffs and masks on our initial order form your masks and buffs may be picked up in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office after school. Our second order is not in yet.

• During these trying times, let us remember our hungry sisters and brothers. Bring food items in to help ease their hunger.

• Congratulations to our newly elected Freshmen class representatives. There was a tie in votes at one spot so we have six members: Allison Rimmele, Sam Bima, Rubi De La Torre, Logan Potthoff, Macklin Brady, and Maddie Stanbary. Mrs. Manning will be emailing you information soon.

• Nick Pearse please see Mrs. Manning during your study hall today

• Students please keep your hands off of the ropes and poles of the hallway dividers, also do not step over or go under the ropes. These are here to help keep distance and traffic going in the right direction.

• If you would like to join the St. Bede E-Sports team, see Mr. Fess, or join google classroom: v57ow4n Overwatch, Rocket League, League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, and Valorant are the games we will be playing during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.

• The weight room will be open after school from 2:00 to 3:30. For more information please see Mr. Allen after school in the weight room

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020

Every day is another chance to change your life.

• Starved Rock Lodge is hiring. You must be 16 year or older. You can go to www.starvedrocklodge.com and click on the employment tab on the bottom of the page to apply online.

• Masks must be worn from Car to Car: put your mask on when you leave your car and keep it on until you return to your car after school.

• Students you will not be allowed to stay in school if your parent has not completed your Covid-19 screening prior to 8:00 am every day. Great News: The TE phone app is now working and parents may do the screening on you app if you have it.

• Volleyball meeting for all athletes interested in participating tomorrow at the shelter.

• Varsity 4:15; Sophomores 4:45; Freshmen 5:15 Please come at the appropriate time. Parents are welcome, but not required. Please bring a mask. If you are unable to attend the meeting due to a fall sport, please email Coach Bosnich abbosnich@st-bede.com

• STUDENTS: Check you st-bede.com emails daily.

• Ashton Rzepka please see Mrs. Wagner after school today.

• If you still have your Seussical script from last year, please turn in to Mrs. Griggs by Tuesday September 8th to receive your deposit back. If you turned in your script last May, please see Mrs. Griggs after school to get your deposit back.

• Let's fill the blue cart to help fill the stomachs of our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Attention Freshmen! Are you interested in joining student government and helping plan the fun events? Send Mrs. Manning an email at jmanning@st-bede.com that includes your first and last name and indicate that you would like to have your name placed on the ballot. The deadline is today at 12:15 pm. No names will be added after that time. Electronic voting will take place on Thursday, September 3. The ballot will be in Classroom. If you have not joined, the code is 5reo6o4

• As you have heard in announcements all week, the spirit day activities have been moved to Friday, September 4. If you are not comfortable participating in the outdoor events for health/safety reasons, you may stay home that day. Your absence will be marked as ‘excused.’ Please email Mrs. Manning at jmanning@st-bede.com if this is your intention.

• Students: The list of spirit day reminders and rules were emailed to each of you yesterday; they were also read on announcements. Please make sure you review them before Friday’s events.

• Spirit day t-shirts will be distributed Thursday morning as you enter the building and complete your COVID screen.

• Students if you ordered neck buffs and masks on our initial order form your masks and buffs may be picked up in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office after school.

• Students do not step over or go under the hallway partitions. Take the extra few steps and proceed an opening where you may cross over.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, August 31, 2020

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

 Our Donor of the Day is Richard Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty is a 1952 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep Richard in a special prayer of thanks today.

Attention Students: emails are being sent to you daily you need to check your St. Bede email account.  A lot of problems some of you are experiencing are answered somewhere in your messages. 

Volleyball Meeting for all athletes interested in participating on Wednesday at the shelter. Varsity 4:15; Sophomores 4:45; Freshmen 5:15 Please come at the appropriate time. Parents are welcome, but not required. Please bring a mask.

Covid-19 has changed our lives in many ways.  However, we don't go to bed hungry.  Not true for even more of our sisters and brothers.  Remember them and bring in soup, pasta, vegetables, etc. and fill the blue cart.

Congratulations to Zachary Lambie who turned his hospitality post card in and got a gift card in return.  Another name has been drawn:  AUBREE ACUNCIUS your name was drawn.  Get your post card to Fr. Ronald by end of school tomorrow and get your gift card.

Attention Freshmen! Are you interested in joining student government and helping plan the fun events? Send Mrs. Manning an email at jmanning@st-bede.com that includes your first and last name and indicate that you would like to have your name placed on the ballot. The deadline is tomorrow at 12:15 pm. No names will be added after that time. Electronic voting will take place on Thursday, September 3. The ballot will be in Classroom. If you have not joined, the code is 5reo6o4

As you have heard in announcements all week, the spirit day activities have been moved to Friday, September 4. If you are not comfortable participating in the outdoor events for health/safety reasons, you may stay home that day. Your absence will be marked as ‘excused.’  Please email Mrs. Manning at jmanning@st-bede.com if this is your intention.

There are a few items to take note of for spirit day:

1. Do not bring a bookbag or computer to school on Friday. Once we leave the building, no one will be allowed to re-enter.

2. On spirit day, you may bring your own raft for sliding down the slip ‘n slide. This is optional and St. Bede Academy will not provide these for students. Rafts that are left behind will be thrown away after spirit day activities are finished. 

3. No one may bring lipstick or any other item(s) to get each other dirty with. 

4. Seniors may bring their own water squirt tube. It may not resemble a squirt gun in any fashion; if it does, it will be taken from you. St. Bede Academy will not provide these for students. A pool of colored water will be provided to get others wet. The water tubes will be checked to make sure they are empty before you fill them
   with the colored water.

5. Spirit Day T-shirts will be distributed on Thursday, Sept. 3 as you enter school in the morning. Student government members will give you your shirt after your Covid temperature check. Wear them to school on Friday. You may not rip, cut or disfigure the shirt in any way. If you come to school having done so, you’ll will be
   given something to change into and a dress code violation will be written up.

6. Grab and Go lunch will be available on Sprit Day. Sign up as usual upon arrival.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, August 28, 2020

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

Our Donor of the Day is Michael Kopina. Mr. Kopina is a 1967 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep Michael in a special prayer of thanks today.

Today’s remote afternoon class is period F.  Please log into your period F class at 1:30 this afternoon!

STUDENTS: There is a box located by Mr. Hancock’s desk. We are asking that students drop any paperwork, payments, etc. that need to get to any school offices in the box and it will be delivered to their perspective office. LAST CALL to turn in your Dennis Jacket orders or picture order forms.

Congratulations to Jaelyn Weber & Zachary Lambie.  Last call. Get your Hospitality post card in to Fr. Ronald for your gift card or two new drawings will take place on Monday.

STUDENTS: When you check in in the mornings please stop at the top of the stairs and let Ms. Gayan know if you are purchasing a grab and go lunch for the day.  At 12:15 you then proceed to the refectory to pick up your lunch before you depart the school.

Thank you to everyone that helped make the bruin football Rip’s nights so successful.

Official SBA FAN GEAR & GIRLS TENNIS is Now Available to Purchase Online! DEADLINE to ORDER: Sunday, August 30th - CLICK LINK to VIEW ITEMS https://saintbedefangearfall2020.itemorder.com/  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

We have many hungry sisters and brothers in our area.  Remember them and bring is soup, pasta, etc.. Let's fill the blue cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

As a reminder English 1001 students need to be here in person for A period on M, W, F.  You do not have to be here until B period on T and Th. You need to sign in at Mr. Hancock’s desk.   Also note that you will be marked UNEXCUSED TARDY if you are not in B period when the bell rings to start class.

All students that are signing in from ACC and English 1001 or signing out of H period study hall the sign IN/OUT sheet will now be at Mr. Hancock’s desk.  If you arrive late or need to leave early and need a pass you will see Mrs. Plankenhorn for those.

Neck buffs and now masks from the initial order this summer are in.  You can pick them up in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

Students that need to go to The Little Theatre for class please use the main doors in the PSC.  Do not go out the West doors.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 27, 2020

No one in this world is perfect.  If you avoid people for their mistakes, you will be alone in this world.  So judge less and love more.

Our Donor of the Day is Rick Duffy. Mr. Duffy is a 1965 graduate and we are blessed with his kindness and generosity. Please keep Rick in a special prayer of thanks today.

Today would have been Br. George's 99th birthday.  He died in April, but his statue with an outstretched hand reminds us of our call to hospitality.  Please remember him in your prayers today.

Congratulations to Jaelyn Weber & Zachary Lambie.  Get your Hospitality post card in to Fr. Ronald for your gift card.

Let's fill the blue cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

TONIGHT is the Final Night for the RIPS Chicken Bruin Football Fundraiser.  If you purchased a ticket call ahead for your order between 4-8 for curbside pick-up.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

STUDENTS: There is a box located by Mr. Hancock’s desk. We are asking that students drop any paperwork, payments, etc. that need to get to any school offices in the box and it will be delivered to their perspective
office. 

Students when you check in in the mornings please stop at the top of the stairs and let Ms. Gayan know if you are purchasing a grab and go lunch for the day.  At 12:15 you then proceed to the refectory to pick up your lunch before you depart the school.

Official SBA FAN GEAR & GIRLS TENNIS is Now Available to Purchase Online! DEADLINE to ORDER: Sunday, August 30th - CLICK LINK to VIEW ITEMS https://saintbedefangearfall2020.itemorder.com/  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

It's Spirit Week! Tomorrow is Green & White Day; wear your Bruin gear. It is also a schedule 2 dress code day. Which means jeans may be worn. If you choose not to wear jeans Dennis uniform bottoms need to be worn.

** Spirit day has been moved to Friday, September 4th.

Attention Freshmen! Are you interested in joining student government and helping plan the fun events? Send Mrs. Manning an email that includes your first and last name and indicate that you would like to have your name placed on the ballot. The deadline is Tuesday, September 1 at 12:15 pm. No names will be added after that time. Electronic voting will take place on Thursday, September 3rd.

There will a Dodgeball Tournament on Spirit Day. If you would like to form a team the following guidelines are in place: teams should be made up of 8 students, there must be at least 3 girls OR at least 3 boys on the team, and teams should include students from your class level. One person from your team should email Mrs. Manning at jmanning@st-bede.com with the first and last names of each person on the team. If you’d like to play dodgeball but want to join individually, send Mrs. Manning an email with your first and last name and the grade level you are in. She will compile those names into teams as well! The deadline to send your email is today at 12:15 pm.  There will be no exceptions.

We have a student that is missing a Chevrolet truck key fob on a St. Bede lanyard.  If you accidently picked it up or have seen it laying somewhere please bring it to Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

TOMORROW is the last day to order a Dennis Uniform Jacket or turn in your school picture order forms.  If you need an order form for either they will be at Mr. Hancock’s desk.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, August 25, 2020

As St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta once said:  The world is full of good people.  If you can’t find one, be one. 

Our Donor of the Day is Doris Duston. Doris is a loyal friend and dedicated supporter to St. Bede. We have been blessed with her kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep her in a special prayer of thanks today.

STUDENTS: There is a box located by Mr. Hancock’s desk. We are asking that students drop any paperwork, payments, etc. that need to get to any school offices in the box and it will be delivered to their perspective office. 

Again, this year we will be collecting food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  The Covid-19 pandemic has led to more in our area needing food.  Let's fill the blue cart.

Football is having a Rip's Fundraiser this Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8.  $10 gets a chicken tenders or 1/4 light or dark with fries.  Curbside pickup only - Tickets must be bought in advance so see Coach Eustice or any football player!

REMINDER: Masks need to be worn form Car to Car:  Which means mask is on when you leave your car/bus and remains on until you return to your car/bus. 

STUDENTS: Continue to check your St. Bede email account daily.

Official SBA FAN GEAR & GIRLS TENNIS is Now Available to Purchase Online! DEADLINE to ORDER: Sunday, August 30th - CLICK LINK to VIEW ITEMS https://saintbedefangearfall2020.itemorder.com/  

There will a Dodgeball Tournament on Spirit Day. If you would like to form a team the following guidelines are in place: teams should be made up of 8 students, there must be at least 3 girls OR at least 3 boys on the team, and teams should include students from your class level. One person from your team should email Mrs. Manning at jmanning@st-bede.com with the first and last names of each person on the team. If you’d like to play dodgeball but want to join individually, send Mrs. Manning an email with your first and last name and the grade level you are in. She will compile those names into teams as well! The deadline to send your email is Thursday, Aug. 27 at 12:15 pm.  There will be no exceptions.

Attention Freshmen! Are you interested in joining student government and helping plan the fun events? Send Mrs. Manning an email that includes your first and last name and indicate that you would like to have your name placed on the ballot. The deadline is Tuesday, September 1 at 12:15 pm. No names will be added after that time. Electronic voting will take place on Thursday, September 3.

It's Spirit Week! The events for each day are as follows:

Friday – Green & White Day/Schedule 2 Jean Day.  Wear your Bruin gear with Dennis uniform bottoms or blue jeans. This would have been our first full week of extra-curricular activities. In the past, we had allowed student athletes to wear their Bruin tops with Dennis uniform bottoms. While we do not have all of the extra-curriculars, we wanted to keep the St. Bede spirit going by encouraging everyone to wear your favorite Bruin gear tops. 

SPIRIT DAY will be Friday, September 4th.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, August 24, 2020

The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, it starts feeling like one.

Our Donor of the Day is Gary Puetz.  Gary is a 1969 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

Again, this year we will be collecting food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Food items can be put in the blue cart on the first floor.

Tomorrow is our Spirit Week Prayer Service.  We will start at the fountain in front of the school and then process to the field just below the cemetery.  Directions will be given.

Football is having a Rip's Fundraiser this Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8.  $10 gets a chicken tenders or 1/4 light or dark with fries.  Curbside pickup only - Tickets must be bought in advance so see Coach Eustice or any football player!

Official SBA FAN GEAR & GIRLS TENNIS is Now Available to Purchase Online! DEADLINE to ORDER: Sunday, August 30th - CLICK LINK to VIEW ITEMS https://saintbedefangearfall2020.itemorder.com/  

If you ordered neck buffs you can pick them up in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.  Masks will not be in for a few more weeks.

STUDENTS: You need to check your st-bede.com email EVERYDAY!!  This is all new protocol that needs to be followed.  You should also be logging into Teacher Ease with this email NOT your parent’s email.  Everyone was given a new email address and password when your Chromebook was returned. If you are having problems accessing your email you may contact Mr. Harlow.  If you need help accessing Teacherease Mrs. Plankenhorn can help with that.

There will a dodgeball tournament on spirit day. If you would like to form a team the following guidelines are in place: teams should be made up of 8 students, there must be at least 3 girls OR at least 3 boys on the team, and teams should include students from your class level. One person from your team should email Mrs. Manning at jmanning@st-bede.com with the first and last names of each person on the team. If you’d like to play dodgeball but want to join individually, send Mrs. Manning an email with your first and last name and the grade level you are in. She will compile those names into teams as well! The deadline to send your email is Thursday, Aug. 27 at 12:15 pm.  There will be no exceptions.

Attention Freshmen! Are you interested in joining student government and helping plan the fun events? Send Mrs. Manning an email that includes your first and last name and indicate that you would like to have your name placed on the ballot. The deadline is Tuesday, September 1 at 12:15 pm. No names will be added after that time. Electronic voting will take place on Thursday, September 3rd.

It's Spirit Week! The events for each day are as follows:

Tuesday – All School Prayer Service; regular Dennis uniform attire.

Friday – Green & White Day; wear your Bruin gear with Dennis uniform bottoms. This would have been our first full week of extra-curricular activities. In the past, we had allowed student athletes to wear their Bruin tops with Dennis uniform bottoms. While we do not have all of the extra-curriculars, we wanted to keep the St. Bede spirit going by encouraging everyone to wear your favorite Bruin gear tops. 

Spirit Day has been moved to Friday, September 4th.

If you are a junior or senior and you have a note to leave for H period study hall you need to turn in your note to Mrs. Plankenhorn.

Nolan May please see Mr. Harlow today.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday August 21, 2020

Our Donor of the Day is Kimberly Swanson-Huff. Kimberly is a 1987 graduate and was the commencement speaker for the class of 2014. We are blessed with her kindness and generosity. Please keep her in a special prayer of thanks today.

Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.

Football is having a Rip's Fundraiser next Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8. $10 gets a chicken tenders or 1/4 light or dark with fries. Curbside pickup only - Tickets must be bought in advance so see Coach Eustice or any football player!

Attention Freshmen! Are you interested in joining student government and helping plan the fun events? Send Mrs. Manning an email that includes your first and last name and indicate that you would like to have your name placed on the ballot. The deadline is Tuesday, September 1 at 12:15 pm. No names will be added after that time. Electronic voting will take place on Thursday, September 3.

There will a dodgeball tournament on spirit day. If you would like to form a team the following guidelines are in place: teams should be made up of 8 students, there must be at least 3 girls OR at least 3 boys on the team, and teams should include students from your class level. One person from your team should email Mrs. Manning with the first and last names of each person on the team. If you’d like to play dodgeball but want to join individually, send Mrs. Manning an email with your first and last name and the grade level you are in. She will compile those names into teams as well! The deadline to send your email is Thursday, Aug. 27 at 12:15 pm. There will be no exceptions.

Next week is Spirit Week! The events for each day are as follows:

Monday – Red, white and blue day; plan your outfit appropriately with no short bottoms – the fingertip measuring rule will apply.

Tuesday – all school prayer service

Friday – Green & white day; wear your Bruin gear with Dennis uniform bottoms

Spirit Day has been moved to Friday, September 4.

Students if you order a neck buff with the original mask and order forms that were sent out over the summer, your neck buffs are in and can be picked up in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office anytime. The masks will not be delivered for a few more weeks.

Gunnar Jauch please see Mrs. Plankenhorn. Also any Junior or Seniors that have a note to leave during H period study hall needs to turn that note into Mrs. Plankenhorn.

STUDENTS: You need to check your st-bede.com email EVERYDAY!! This is all new protocol that needs to be followed. You should also be logging into Teacher Ease with this email NOT your parents email. Everyone was given a new email address and password when your Chromebook was returned. If you are having problems accessing your email you may contact Mr. Harlow. If you need help accessing Teacherease Mrs. Plankenhorn can help with that.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday August 20, 2020

Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid.  Courage means you don’t let fear stops.

Our Donor of the Day is Donald Sajnaj. Mr. Sajnaj is a 1969 graduate and we are blessed with his kindness and generosity. Please keep him in a special prayers of thanks today.

WECLCOME BACK EVERYONE!! Things obviously look a lot different around here these days, but if we all work together and follow the guidelines we will have a safe and healthy return to learn program. Let’s stay single file in the hallways, 6ft apart, stair tower and old main stairwell are 2 way stay on the right hand side going up and down.  North and south stairwells are UP only center stairwell by the restrooms are DOWN ONLY.  Be aware of signs and follow arrows.

Reminder to ALL students - make sure you check your st-bede.com student email daily.  All
school correspondence will be communicated through there.  questions or problems see Mr. Harlow

Attention Sophomore, Junior and Senior students! If you have not done so already, read the email from Mrs. Manning regarding spirit day t-shirts. Today is the deadline for submitting your size. If it’s not met, an XL size will be ordered for you.

There will a dodgeball tournament on spirit day. If you would like to form a team the following guidelines are in place: teams should be made up of 8 students, there must be at least 3 girls OR at least 3 boys on the team, and teams should include students from your class level. One person from your team should email Mrs. Manning with the first and last names of each person on the team. The deadline to send your email is Thursday, Aug. 27 at 12:15 pm. There will be no exceptions.

Attention Freshmen! Are you interested in joining student government and helping plan the fun events? Send Mrs. Manning an email that includes your first and last name and indicate that you would like to have your name placed on the ballot. The deadline is Tuesday, September 1 at 12:15pm. No names will be added after that time. Electronic voting will take place on Thursday, September 3.

Next week is Spirit Week! The events for each day are as follows:

Monday
– Red, white and blue day; plan your outfit appropriately with no short bottoms
– the fingertip measuring rule will apply.

Tuesday
– all school prayer service.

Friday
– Green & white day; wear your Bruin gear with Dennis uniform bottoms.

Spirit Day has been moved to Friday, September 4.

Daily Announcements - Monday, March 16, 2020

In a world of selfishness, we are called to be a gift. In a world of egotism, we are call to serve each other.

• Our Donor of the Day is: Mr. & Mrs. Doug Holman. The Holmans are loyal friends and generous supporters to St. Bede. We are blessed with their kindness and support. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Ava Stone, Leah Wilson, Johnathon Hackney, and Michael Shaw please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Kassidy Brady, Allison Morton, Jaxon Lynch, Madelyn Torrance see Fr. Ronald during homeroom

• All male ambassadors see Coach McGunnigal today in the LOFT today during homeroom.

• Hayden Arkins and Grace Irwin please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, March 12, 2020

True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it's thinking of yourself less.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mrs. Bonnie Prokup. Bonnie is a loyal friend and generous supporter to St. Bede. We are blessed with her kindness. Please keep her in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Coach Allen’s PE classes will meet in the following rooms today: A-refectory, B-16, C-231, F-326, and G-206. Please bring study materials. Health classes will meet in normal classroom 205.

• Mrs. Griggs C period report to the study hall. D period to be announced.

• Cheer tryout workshops will be held on Friday March 27 from 5-7pm and Saturday, March 28 from 12-2pm in the gym. There will be a parent meeting at 7:00 pm Friday, March 27 after the workshop. Cheer tryouts are Sunday March 29 at 4:00pm in the gym.

• The James Hardie Building Products Engineering Scholarship application is now available. This is a $5,000 award renewable for up to 5 years along with a paid summer internship each summer. This opportunity is only available to St. Bede seniors. See Ms. Bernabei for an application.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, March 11, 2020

True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it's thinking of yourself less.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mrs. Paula Fues. Paula is a loyal friend and generous supporter to St. Bede. We are blessed with her kindness and all she does for St. Bede. Please keep her in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Friday is a schedule 3 dress code day: Jeans and a modest top may be worn for a $3 donation to the organization collecting. As ALWAYS jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips. No half shirts or hoodies. If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

• There are a few open spots available to join our boarding students at the Chicago Field Museum on Friday, March 20. Sign up sheet by Mrs. Wagner's door. No cost for students to attend.

• Last Supper to S.O.B. this evening at 6:15. Still time to get your name on the list.

• See Fr. Ronald if you are interested in helping build a home for a mom and her daughters. This Saturday we will work on a Habitat for Humanity home.

• Collection for our Lenten charities at our prayer service tomorrow.

• JUNIORS: Drop off your forms for the College & Career fair before Friday!

• HERITAGE CLUB MEMBERS: Sign up on classroom as we get ready for our St. Patrick's day potluck. Don't miss out!

• DO NOT OPEN EMAILS FROM PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Anyone interested in football next fall please meet in the collaborative room during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, March 10, 2020

We cannot discover new oceans until we have the courage to lose sight of the shore.

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

• Last Supper to S.O.B. tomorrow. Get your name on the list to try out the new place.

• Jesus says: I was hungry, and you gave me to eat. Let's do so by feeding our hungry sisters and brothers once the blue cart is filled.

• JUNIORS: Don't forget to sign up for the college and career fair coming up. Forms can be picked up and dropped off in the main office.

• Spanish students signed up for the AAPPL (pronounced apple) exam, please drop off payment in room 115 this week.

• Thank you to everyone who helped with the Scholastic Bowl regional we could not have done it without you thank you

• Europe 2020 travelers must see Mrs. Haskell-Free before D period today.

• Mrs. Olivero-Gong’s B period class please report to the study hall this morning for class.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Alyssa Williams. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Jose Bejarano please come to the Business Office.

• Claudia Orteza and Amber Meager please come to guidance.

• All Ambassadors and freshmen who signed up for Shadow Days will meet in the refectory during homeroom

• Ivy Fan and Quenten Sondgeroth please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Anyone interested in football next fall please meet in the collaborative room tomorrow during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Monday, March 9, 2020

Remember, the goal isn't just to finish the race of life, but to finish the race with nothing left to give.

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

• Attention Juniors, this is the final week for the college and career fair. Remember that seats are limited and the even is next week. Sign up and submit your slips as soon as possible.

• Spanish students signed up for the AAPPL (pronounced apple) exam, please drop off payment in room 115 this week.

• Golf Spring Swing is cancelled for today and will resume on Wednesday.

• Scholastic Bowl Regionals today at 4:30 Team members and helpers should meet in the art studio by 3:30.

• Stage Rats meet after school until 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday and Wednesday. Other times to be announced---watch the Google Classroom page for updates.

• Interested in spending next weekend with nuns in Springfield? Open to girls and boys. Leave after school next Friday t and return around 3:00 on Sunday the 15th. Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door. Today is the deadline.

• Reminder: If you would be interested in mass and breakfast before school on Tuesdays during Lent, put your name on list on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Last Supper to S.O.B. on Wednesday. Get your name on the list to try out the new place.

• The blue cart is waiting to be filled so that we can help our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Class of 2020 Top Ten Students - Please Turn in Your Info Sheets to Mrs. Gengler before Friday.

• Seniors invited to the Rotary Banquet please get you reservation forms in to Mrs. Plankenhorn. Turn them in even if you do not plan on attending.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Natalie Coon, Nadia Robles, Keeley Thompson, Alyssa Williams. Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Madeline Spayer please come to guidance.

• Madison Miranda please see Mrs. Manning during homeroom today.

• WYSE meeting for all students involved during homeroom today.

• Isabell Wei, Julia Wang, David Liu, Grace Mertel, Ethan Sramek, Logan Humpage, and Tina Li please see Mrs. Planknehorn during homeroom today.

• Christine Senica, James Irwin, Timmy Croissant, and Jim Sanchez please see Mr. Harlow during homeroom today in the main office.

• Mia Waters, Macy Bosnich, Payge Pyszka, and Andi Cattani see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom.

• Candy Song and Cissy Yu see Mrs. Wagner during homeroom.

• All Ambassadors and freshmen who signed up for Shadow Days will meet in the refectory tomorrow during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Thursday, March 5, 2020

Your happiness is directly connected to you becoming more of who God made you to be.

• STUDENTS: Drinks are NOT allowed in the halls or classrooms. ALL drinks must be consumed in the student commons or the refectory.

• A pair of glasses were left in Mrs. Horst's room on Tuesday. See her to identify them

• Interested in spending next weekend with nuns in Springfield? Open to girls and boys. Leave after school on Friday the 13th and return around 3:00 on Sunday the 15th.Sign up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• If you would be interested in mass and breakfast before school on Tuesdays during Lent, put your name on list on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Lenten Rice Bowls. Your Period A classroom or study hall teachers should have put a rice bowl in your classroom. Please consider adding spare change to benefit the needy abroad and here. These teachers also have a few extras if you want one to take home so that your family can participate.

• Any seniors attending IVCC next year are invited to meet with an IVCC rep. on Monday period G or H for help completing their application, signing up for placement testing and freshman counseling & registration appointments, sending transcripts and asking questions. See Ms. Bernabei asap to sign up.

• Winter sports banquet is this Sunday. Doors open at 3:30 dinner served at 4:00

• Spring sport pictures are Monday after school. Report to the gym unless told otherwise.

• JUNIORS: Space is limited, get your permission form in for the upcoming College and Career Fair.

• Period B PE report to Mrs. Leffelman’s room (16); Period C PE please report to Mrs. Manning’s room (231); Period F report to Mrs. Jobst room (326); Period G to Mr. Eustice’s room (206) for class today for today. Bring study materials. Health classes will still meet in room 205.

• Student government members need to read the announcement on our Classroom page.

• Last chance to turn in your guest request forms for Turnabout. They will NOT be accepted after today.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jaelyn Weber, Gianna Grivetti, and Isabella Villalobos please see Mr. Fess during homeroom today.

• Boys interested in Tennis this Spring there is a meeting during homeroom today in the refectory.

• Lucy Kleczewski please see Mrs. Griggs in the band room today during homeroom

• Grace Spolec and Joe Edwall please come to the business office.

• Colin Nave please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, March 4, 2020

• If you have a rosary, please bring it to this morning's prayer service. Also, a collection will be taken for our class charities. So, bring your donations to the service.

• There are still 10 Turnabout dance guest forms that need to be turned in to the office. Thursday is the final deadline to hand them in. Forms will not be accepted the night of the dance. Several announcements have been made about this. Your guest will not be allowed into the dance if the form is not turned in by Thursday during homeroom.

• Class of 2020 Top Ten Students - Please Turn In Your Info Sheets to Mrs. Gengler before March 13th

• Seniors invited to the Rotary Banquet please get you reservation forms in to Mrs. Plankenhorn. Turn them in even if you do not plan on attending.

• We are looking for students to volunteer at the 37th Annual St. Bede Auction on Saturday, April 25th. Please see Mrs. Prokup to sign up and be a part of this amazing event. All proceeds from this event help offset the cost of every student who attends St. Bede.

• Winter Sports Banquet is this Sunday for all winter sport athletes and their families. Doors open at 3:30 dinner served at 4:00.

• Scholastic bowl practice tomorrow after school.

• All Junior Football Players check Google Classroom

• STUDENTS: Drinks are NOT allowed in the main school building

• Any freshman interested in being a guide on Shadow Days can sign up on the sheets outside of the Admissions Office!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There will be a WYSE meeting for all students involved on Monday during homeroom.

• Boys interested in Tennis this Spring there will be a meeting Thursday during homeroom in the refectory.

• Jaelyn Weber, Gianna Grivetti, Isabella Villalobos please see Mr. Fess during homeroom tomorrow.

Daily Announcements - Monday, March 2, 2020

Helping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for one person.

• Europe 2020 travelers: check google classroom this afternoon and remember our meeting tomorrow night at 6:30

• If you would be interested in mass and breakfast before school on Tuesdays during Lent, put your name on list on Fr. Ronald's door. This is not a commitment. Just want to find out how many might be interested.

• Lunch prayers at lunch begin today.

• The next Last Supper Club outing will be to S.O.B. on Wednesday, March 11.

• Habitat for Humanity on Saturday. If you want to lend a hand in the building of a home for a mom and her daughters, get your name on the list on Fr. Ronald's door.

• For those students interesting in submitting a poem to the Sigma Kappa Delta High School Poetry Contest, the deadline is March 20. If you need the details on how to submit a poem, Mrs. Horst has extra copies.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Meeting in Refectory tomorrow during homeroom for all work study students

• Ian, Lance & Wilt please come to the business office.

• All boys interested in Tennis this Spring there will be a meeting Thursday during homeroom in the refectory.

• Quenten Sondergoth and Andi Cattani please see Mr. Harlow during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Friday, February 27, 2020

As Mother Teresa once said: Do things for people not because of who they are or what they can do in return but because of who you are.

• TODAY is the final day to purchase your Turnabout dance tickets. Student government members will be available during lunch periods for you to purchase them. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym. Guest request forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Plankenhorn by Monday.

• We are looking for students to volunteer at the 37th Annual St. Bede Auction on Saturday, April 25th. Please see Mrs. Prokup to sign up and be a part of this amazing event. All proceeds from this event help offset the cost of every student who attends St. Bede.

• Space is limited JUNIORS: Remember to submit your permissions slips for the upcoming College & Career Fair by Friday March 13th. Forms are in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei today to confirm their ACC course for next year: Clayton Barkley, Dominic Bima, Timmy Croissant, Braden Damerell, Owen Espel, Logan Griggs, Brady Hurst, Logan Link, Mia Marquez, Amber Meagher, James Sanchez, Shawn Schwemlein, Noah Setser, Teghan Tillman, Logan Zeglis.

• If you would be interested in mass and breakfast before school on Tuesdays during Lent, put your name on list on Fr. Ronald's door. This is not a commitment. Just want to find out how many might be interested.

• Rosary TODAY during lunch periods in the blessed sacrament chapel across from Mrs. Gonzalez's classroom. .You will have time for lunch after the rosary.

• Lunch prayers at lunch begin on Monday.

• Attention Stage Rats! Lots of work to be done in construction and painting---join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym.

• Lady Bruins Softball Team Fish Fry tonight at the LaSalle VFW serving from 4:30-8. Tickets $10

• Any softball player that hasn’t turned in tickets or lotto money please turn in today in the chorus room. Softball players please check your work schedule on the google classroom

• Any students that are still having issues with Pearson please see Mr. Harlow today in room 110.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Book Club will meet today during homeroom in Mrs. Olivero –Gong’s room.

• Yadi Garcia please come to the Business Office.

• Tina Li and Simon Li see Mrs. Wagner during homeroom today.

• Student government will have a meeting in Mrs. Manning’s room today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Let this Lent be the time you give up who you've been for what you can become.

• ATTENTION PE CLASSES: Classes will meet in the following rooms today: B – Mrs. Horst’s room (325), C – Ms. Gonzalez (115), F – (205), G – Mr. Eustice (206). All students are asked to bring study materials to class with you today. Health classes will meet in your normal classroom (205)

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

• CELL PHONES: There has been an increased violation of cell phones lately! Cell phones are to be stored TURNED OFF in you locker from 7:50 am - 2:40 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you need to make a phone call during the school day you may use the office phone.

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

• JUNIORS: Remember to submit your permissions slips for the upcoming Trade & Career Fair by Friday March 13th. Seats are limited! Forms are in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office. Space is LIMITED so this is only open to Juniors.

• Tomorrow is the final day to purchase your Turnabout dance tickets. Student government members will be available during lunch periods for you to purchase them. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym

• All Lectio groups meet today.

• If you would be interested in mass and breakfast before school on Tuesdays during Lent, put your name on list on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Rosary tomorrow during lunch periods.

• Lunch prayers at lunch begin on Monday.

• We are looking for students to volunteer at the 37th Annual St. Bede Auction on Saturday, April 25th. Please see Mrs. Prokup to sign up and be a part of this amazing event. All proceeds from this event help offset the cost of every student who attends St. Bede.

• Seniors invited to the Rotary banquet get your reservations into Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• Freshman remember to turn in your dental exams to Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• Softball players that have not turned in their fish fry tickets or lotto tickets need to drop them off in the chorus room today. Make sure your name is on them. All new players that need fish fry shirts please see Mrs. Griggs today or tomorrow during your study hall or after school.

• Andi Cattani see Coach McGunnigal today during your study hall. Miranda Mazzorana see Coach McGunnigal immediately after school today.

• Krystal De la Torre, Mia Morrow, Madison Miranda, and Peter Sampson – you are responsible for Turnabout dance ticket sales today. Check student government Classroom page for your assignment and remember to bring your laptops.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei during their SH today: Period B Paul Hart & Colin Nave; Period D Tim Croissant, Perla De La Torre; Simon Li; Period E1 Olivia Cisnero

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Caden Backes please see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom today.

• Hannah Johnson see Mrs. Olivero-Gong in the refectory during homeroom today.

• There will be a Polar Plunge team meeting today during homeroom in Mrs. Manning’s room. Everyone must attend.

• Student government will have a meeting in Mrs. Manning’s room tomorrow during homeroom.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The good we do never dies. It lives on forever - in other people, in other places and in other times.

• Are you a Junior interested in a military future? Sign up for the Kewanee High School Career Fair! Pick up your permission slip in the main office. Submit your permission slip to Mrs. Plankenhorn before March 13th.

• Come out to our Girls Softball Lenten Fish Fry: This Friday at the LaSalle VFW. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door.

• Softball players, please turn in your fish fry ticket money and lotto tickets to Mrs. Griggs by Wednesday. The work schedule is posted on google classroom and outside the chorus room. If you need to switch times or your name is not on the list please let Mrs. Griggs know.

• Lent begins tomorrow. Begin thinking about your Lenten resolutions.

• Lectio this week on Thursday.

• Seniors get your little known fact in to Mrs. Prushinksi.

• AS A REMINDER: Students need to bring their Chromebooks home nightly and make sure they are charged. In the event of inclement weather BCR alerts will be sent out by 6:00 am.

• A job well done Scholastic Bowl team on your 4th place finish in the TRAC standing and to Alyssa Heitz on making 1st team all-conference with the 4th highest total of tossups answered.

• Ø Europe 2020 travelers: Check your email today. Have your parents do the same. See you tonight at 6:15!

• Ø We are looking for students to volunteer at the 37th Annual St. Bede Auction on Saturday, April 25th. Please see Mrs. Prokup to sign up and be a part of this amazing event. All proceeds from this event help offset the cost of every student who attends St. Bede.

• Ø Maddie McGunnigal, Erin Gray, Charleigh Holmes, and Beau Bonnell – you are responsible for Turnabout dance ticket sales today. Check student government Classroom page for your assignment and remember to bring your laptops.

• This week is the final sale for Turnabout dance tickets. Student government members will be available during lunch periods for you to purchase them. Friday, Feb. 28 is the final sale date. The cost is $5.00 per person. The dance will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7-9:30 pm in the gym.

• Guest request forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Plankenhorn by Monday March 2.

• The following juniors still need to turn in their ACT ticket. Please see Ms. Bernabei now. Dominic Bima, Tim Croissant, Perla De La Torre, Ethan Fleming, Grace Mertel, Caroline Moskalewicz, Teghan Tillman.

• Mrs. Damerell’s B period class please report to room 111 for class today and period C to room 231.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Berklee Linnig please see Mr. Harlow during homeroom today.

• Wilt Cao, Ivy Fan, and Sophia Su please come to the Business Office.

• Brianda Cain and Miranda Mazzorana please see Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• Book Club meeting during homeroom in room209

• Macy Bosnich, Kassidy Brady, Sam Maschmann, Maddy Spayer, Claudia Orteza see Ms. Bernabei.

• There will be a Polar Plunge team meeting tomorrow during homeroom in Mrs. Manning’s room. Everyone must attend.