Daily Announcements - Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020

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

• Our Donor of the Day is John Harth. Mr. Harth is a 1968 graduate and we have been  blessed with his kindness and generosity for years. Please keep John in a special prayer of thanks today.

• The following students need to see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW: Lucy Kleczewski, Nick Pearse, Nathan Potthoff, Joe Edwall, Gunnar Jauch, Perla, Kristal, and Rubi De La Torre, Sam Bima, and Debbie Daluga.

• Matthew Rich, Grace Maschmann, Aaron Wang, David Liu, Scott Zhou, Alan Zou, and Wilt Cao see Mrs. Mershon NOW.

• Fr. Dominic’s C period religion will meet in the refectory today.

• Tomorrow is a scheduled 2 jean day: jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips and a modest top no hoodies. If you choose not to wear jeans you must follow our daily DENNIS uniform dress code.

• Thanks to all who brought in food. It will be delivered to the food pantry tomorrow. Still time to bring food in before it is delivered.

• Macklin Brady, Ella Burris, Rubi DeLaTorre, Daliayah Farris, Patrick Harmon, Ella Mudge, Ali Rimmele. Still waiting for payment for See You at the Pole t-shirts. Get payment to Mrs. Plankenhorn or Fr. Ronald.

• Eucharistic ministers. PLEASE check your St. Bede e-mail for a message from Fr. Ronald.

• Girls and boys bowling sign ups are in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office come in and sign up if you are interested in bowling this year!

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020

Live your life. Don't wait. Because right now is the oldest you've ever been and the youngest you will be be ever again.

• Our Donor of the Day is Merlyn Rauh. Mrs. Rauh is a loyal friend and dedicated supporter to St. Bede. Please keep Merlyn in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Thanks to all who brought in food. It will be delivered to the food pantry this week. Still time to bring food in before it is delivered.

• Friday is a scheduled 2 jean day: jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips and a modest top no hoodies. If you choose not to wear jeans you must follow our daily DENNIS uniform dress code.

• Following students see Mrs. Plankenhorn today - Teghan Tillman, Brianda Cain, Rubi DeLaTorre, Tyvon Epps, Dalliayah Farris

• There are two prizes from last year's Polar Plunge remaining. If you raised money and would like to claim one of them, please see Mrs. Manning in the collaborative room today. First come, first served!

• Any students interested in signing up for the bowling team sign up sheets are in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Congratulations to Jacob Shirz and Claire Morrow for being selected as St. Bede Academy’s nominees for the Oglesby Elks Teen of the Month. Jacob was also selected by the Oglesby Elks as the male Teen of the Month winner for October! The next deadline for applications is October 26th. If you have already applied your application on file will be included in the November competition. If you add additional information to an application already submitted please let Ms. Bernabei know before the deadline so the most recent app will be considered.

Daily Announcements - Monday, Oct. 19, 2020

What do think about most? THAT'S WHAT YOU TREASURE.

• Payment for See You at the Pole t-shirts can be made to Mrs. Plankenhorn, in the office, or to Fr. Ronald.

• Eucharistic Ministers. Check your St. Bede e-mail.

• Thanks to all who brought in food. It will be delivered to the food pantry this week. Still time to bring food in before it is delivered.

• Tomorrow and Thursday we will be dismissing at 11:20: Classes E-H will meet tomorrow and classes A-D will meet on Thursday.

• H period freshman chorus please report to room 226 B for class.

• Any students interested in signing up for the bowling team sign up sheets are in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Grace Maschmann please see Mrs. Mershon now.

• Friday is a scheduled 2 jean day: jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips and a modest top no hoodies.

• All students need to check their st-bede.com email account daily.

• Following students please see Mrs. Plankenhorn today – Emily Robbins, Mason Hurst, Arianna Heersink, Thomas Matlock, and Kailey Moore

Daily Announcements - Friday, Oct. 16, 2020

The most effective messenger is the one who lives the message.

• Our Donor of the Day is John Hendricks. Mr. Hendricks is a 1963 graduate and we have been  blessed with his kindness and generosity for years. Please keep John in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Congratulations to Jacob Schirz our 2020/2021 DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) recipient and Perla De La Torre our SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) recipient. These awards are given to students that exemplify the qualities of good citizenship, dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism to name a few. Students are nominated by faculty and voted on by your class. Congratulations Jacob and Perla!!

• Nathan Potthoff and Elaina Wamhoff please come to guidance now.

• Payment for See You at the Pole t-shirts can be made to Mrs. Plankenhorn, in the office, or to Fr. Ronald.

• Eucharistic Ministers interested in doing a prayer video please contact Mrs. Gengler. Service hours will be given.

• The following students must pick up their Dennis Uniform Jackets in Mrs. Prokup's office, Briggs, Entrican, Hirth, Hackney, Haun, Mueller, Mehlbach, Penaverde, Rzepka, Smudzinski, Sanchez, Struck, Slingsby, Vaessen, Wallace and Wagner

• REMINDER to the members of The Genesius Project to join us live or Via Zoom Sunday evening at 7pm – Please do your writing homework!

• Extra prizes from last year's Polar Plunge have arrived. There are only a few items. If you raised money and would like to claim one of them, please see Mrs. Manning in the collaborative room today. First come, first served!

• IVCC’s Tutoring Center has free high school tutoring available on Mondays from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Learning Commons. Professional and college student tutors are available to assist high school students with math, science, writing and other subjects. No appointment is necessary. Wi-Fi and internet are available for high school students during this time. Face coverings are required while on campus. For information, contact Angela Dunlap, tutoring coordinator, at angela_dunlap@ivcc.edu or (815) 224-0479. Please note that the Tutoring Center is closed when IVCC is closed.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020

We all matter to God. Once you realize that, kindness comes easily.

• Our Donor of the Day is Michael Janko. Mr. Janko is a 1969 graduate and celebrated his 50th class reunion last year. We have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep Michael in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Reminder: Only DENNIS uniform approved jackets are allowed to be worn in the classrooms. Hoodies are NOT allowed.

• For those that ordered a DENNIS uniform jacket this year, your jacket is here and can be picked up in Mrs. Prokup’s office TODAY!!

• Lunch forms are being distributed today during your F period. Please circle the lunches you want to order, if you are not ordering any lunches please write that on the form “NO LUNCHES” students you will only be ordering for Monday and Friday next week, we will be having 11:20 dismissal on Tuesday and Thursday so you will not be here for lunch those days.

• Grace Mertel and Tina Li please see Mrs. Mershon.

• Payment for See You at the Pole t-shirts can be made to Mrs. Plankenhorn, in the office, or to Fr. Ronald.

• Eucharistic ministers who were trained on Tuesday will distribute communion at mass tomorrow.

• A collection of food will be taken during the offertory at mass tomorrow. Please bring a can or box of food with you to mass. You are not limited to one item. If you bring more and do not wish to carry till mass time, leave items with Mr. Hancock in the science center and pick up on your way to mass in the gym.

• Congratulations to Elaina Wamhoff and Nathan Potthoff for being selected as the Wendy’s HS Heisman School Winners! They were selected to receive this honor because of their outstanding academic achievement and athletic involvement. Elaina and Nathan please see Ms. Bernabei for more information.

• Congratulations to Lucy Kleczewski for being selected as the recipient of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Lucy was selected for this award because of her meaningful contributions to the community through volunteer service. Lucy please see Ms Bernabei.

• Ø The following students need to see Mrs. Mershon NOW: Tim Croissant, Perla De La Torre, Lizzy Echols, Tyvon Epps, and Logan Link.

• If you see Mr. McGunnigal today be sure to wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020

Sometimes we fall down because there is something down there, we're supposed to find..

• Following students see Mrs. Plankenhorn today Elliot Quartucci, Perla De La Torre, Matthew Pozzi, and Hunter Savage.

• Attention: All Inter Act members there is a meeting this Thursday after school at 1:40 in the shelter. Donuts provided. New members always welcome!

• Payment for See You at the Pole t-shirts can be made to Fr. Ronald.

• Eucharistic ministers who have not been trained are to come to the collaborative room during lunch. Bring your lunch with you.

• Thanks to Owen Espel. For his Eagle Scout project, he built a fire pit in the park and restored the over 100- year-old metal benches and chairs.

• Now that we've had a long weekend, let's think again of our hungry sisters and brothers and bring food items in for the blue food carts.

• Juniors - Listen carefully to this PSAT test information! Tomorrow morning you need to enter the building through the PSC doors. This is a regular schedule 1 dress code day. - You must be in your testing room, pencils sharpened, sitting in your seat, ready to begin testing by 7:50 am – the test will conclude at approx. 11:30 am. You will be dismissed by your room supervisor when your entire classroom is finished testing. - Check your room assignment today in Google Classroom so you know exactly where to go tomorrow morning. - Room assignments are also posted in Mrs Prushinski’s classroom - Leave your cell phone, smart watch, Chromebook and all electronic devices in your car! Do not bring them into the building – You are responsible to bring the following items:

  Calculator - TI-84 or a 4-function calculator - Email Ms Bernabei to have your calculator approved BEFORE test day if you have a calculator other than the ones listed. - If you need to borrow a calculator do this today. DO NOT wait until tomorrow morning to find a calculator! We will not have calculators available to borrow on the morning of the test.

  Back-up calculator and/or extra batteries, just in case.

  2-3 sharpened pencils and a good eraser - No Mechanical pencils

  Go to bed early tonight and eat a good breakfast tomorrow so you can earn a score that reflects your true ability!

• Jacob Schirz and Lucy Kleczewski please see Mrs. Plankenhorn.

• Varsity boys basketball from 4:00-5:15 and Fresh/Soph 5:15-6:30 all week

• Students if you ordered Dennis Uniform Jackets please pick them up in Mrs. Prokup's office.

• REMINDER: Dennis uniform jackets are the only approved jackets for students to wear in classes. Hoodies are NOT allowed

• Mrs. Cox's G period Precalculus class to report to room 226B

• If you ordered pictures or a retake package please see Mr. Hancock to pick them up.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020

Someone can look perfectly fine, but you never know what is going on inside--and everyone has something going on inside.

• Congratulations to your Bruin golf teams Girls finished the season winning the TRAC with a perfect record and placing 4 team members on the All-Conference team second team honors to our Captain Alyssa Heitz and making first team Gianna Gravetti, Payge Pyszka and Aleanna Mendoza who captured the top spot in the conference. Great job ladies!

• Congratulations to Jake Delaney on his 4th place finish in the golf regionals and Nathan Potthoff on shooting 1 over par to capture medalist honors While leading your Bruins to the Regional golf Championship.

• See You at the Pole t-shirts will be distributed during lunch for all who ordered them. Payment can be made on Tuesday.

• Over the long weekend, let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers. Gather some food items and bring them in on Monday.

Daily Announcements - Monday, Oct. 5, 2020

You cannot become more like Jesus and, at the same time, stay as you are.

• Lectio groups TODAY for the rest of the freshmen. Get your lunch and come directly to the collaborative room in the Perino Science Center.

• Let's do our best to fill the blue carts with food this week so food can be delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Seniors – Listen carefully to this ACT test information! Tomorrow morning you need to enter the building through the PSC doors. This is a regular schedule 1 dress code day. - You must be in your testing room, pencils sharpened, sitting in your seat, ready to begin testing by 7:50 am – the test will conclude at approx. 12:30 pm. You will be dismissed by your room supervisor when your entire classroom is finished testing. - Check your room assignment today so you know exactly where to go tomorrow morning. - Room assignments are posted in your English classroom and on the front doors of the PSC - Leave your cell phone, smart watch, Chromebook and all electronic devices in your car! Do not bring them into the building – You are responsible to bring the following items:

  Calculator - TI-84, TI-Nspire cx (non-CAS) or a 4-function calculator - See Ms. Bernabei to have your calculator approved BEFORE test day if you have a calculator other than the ones listed. - If you need to borrow a calculator do this BEFORE test day. - We will not have calculators available to borrow on the morning of the test.

  Back-up calculator and/or extra batteries, just in case.

  2-3 sharpened pencils and a good eraser - No Mechanical Pencils!

  A snack and water to keep your energy up - Granola bars and juice boxes will be provided during the break but you are welcome to bring your own healthy snack.

  ACT tickets and ID are not required.

  Go to bed early tonight and eat a good breakfast so you can earn a score that reflect your true ability!

• Juniors and Seniors: The UIUC Virtual College Application Information presentation is Wed, October 7th, 6 - 7 pm you must RSVP in order to receive the zoom link. Check your school email for RSVP instructions. The Financial Aid Information virtual presentation is immediately following from 7-8 pm. All Jrs and Srs will receive a separate link for this presentation in your school email on that day, no RSVP required.

• The following students see Mrs. Plankenhorn: Perla DeLaTorre – Matthew Pozzi – Hunter Savage – Alyssa Schirz – Ari Kaufman

• Congratulations to Nathan Potthoff making first team All-Conference Nathan finished in the second position

• We will have our schedule 3 dress code this Thursday. For a $3 donation You may wear JEANS ( not leggings or shorts): no holes or rips a modest top, no half shirts and no hoodies. If you do not choose to wear jeans that day our daily DENNIS uniform must be worn.

Daily Announcements - Friday, Oct 2, 2020

There may be times when you wander away from God. But God never stops calling you. He will never stop searching for you.

• Our Donor of the day is Edward Theiss. Mr. Theiss is a 1958 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep Edward in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Lectio groups TODAY for sophomores and the first group of freshmen. Get your lunch and come directly to the collaborative room in the Perino Science Center.

• A few more bags of food have been added to the blue carts. Thanks so much. This weekend is a good time to put aside some cans or boxes of food to bring on Monday.

• ATTENTION: Student driven vehicles need to enter and exit the campus through the main entrance down the lane. Access through the back road will be blocked. Violators will be subject to detentions and loss of driving privileges.

• Seniors: If you have still not paid for the Oct 6th ACT you need to bring in a check for $59.00 made out to St. Bede Academy. Write ACT on the memo line. Put your check in a sealed envelope with the student first and last name and ACT printed clearly on the front. Put the check in the box by Mr. Hancock’s desk in the PSC. Payment is due ASAP!

• Juniors you will take PSAT-NMSQT on Wed. Oct. 14th. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Please prepare so you can earn your best score. See your email for testing tips and study information.

• Seniors: These are your John Baylor study sessions for the week of Sept 28-Oct 5th: Math #10A; Science #10B; Math #11A; Science #11B; English #12A; US Hist/Math #12B; English #13A. See the Guidance Google classroom for the full schedule.

• ATTENTION – All Golfers Mandatory Meeting Today after school in the Golf Room.

• The nice weather for softball will be gone soon! Take advantage of the open practices held on Mondays & Fridays from 4-5:30 at the softball field. See Mrs. Griggs if you have any questions.

• CONGRATULATIONS to our Lady Bruins Golf Team on their victory at the Three Rivers Conference Triangular on Wednesday and Junior Aleanna Mendoza who shot a 44 to earn medalist honors! Great Job Bruins!

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

When we are too busy to reflect on how we are living our lives, it's almost certain that we are not busy doing the right thing.

• Our donor of the Day is Joseph Leydon. Mr. Leydon is a 1976 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep Joe in a special prayer of thanks today.

•  The following students see Mrs. Plankenhorn today: Paul Hart, Alyssa Torri, Mia Marquez, Nathan Potthoff, Elliot Quartucci

• Paige Kraml, Wilt Cao, Renn Ludford Come to Mr. Harlow's office at the end of school today.

• Anton Cain, Josh Grob and Ely Mehlbrech please pick up your spirit wear in Mrs. Margherio's office today.

• Interested in a See You at the Pole T-shirt? See Fr. Ronald or Mrs. Plankenhorn in the main office by end of school today. One is on display at the entrance.

• Lectio groups will begin Thursday with juniors and seniors. Those who signed up will receive further information from your religion teacher today.

• Seniors: If you have still not paid for the Oct 6th ACT you need to bring in a check for $59.00 made out to St. Bede Academy. Write ACT on the memo line. Put your check in a sealed envelope with the student first and last name and ACT printed clearly on the front. Put the check in the box by Mr. Hancock’s desk in the PSC. Payment is due Wednesday, next week, Sept 30th.

• Juniors you will take PSAT-NMSQT on Wed. Oct. 14th. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Please prepare so you can earn your best score. See your email for testing tips and study information.

• Seniors: These are your John Baylor study sessions for the week of Sept 28-Oct 5th: Math #10A; Science #10B; Math #11A; Science #11B; English #12A; US Hist/Math #12B; English #13A. See the Guidance Google classroom for the full schedule.

• Now that juniors and seniors have changed entrances, another blue cart, for food donations, has been placed on the first floor where it has been in the past.

• Boys basketball open gym tonight at 6:00. Make sure you have Covid release form signed and a mask. See you tonight.

• The Tennis match for tonight has been canceled.

Daily Announcements - Monday, Sept. 28, 2020

Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you.

• Our donor of the Day is Paul Biolchini. Mr. Biolchini is a 1969 graduate and celebrated his 50th class reunion last year. We have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep Paul in a special prayer of thanks today.

•  The following students please see Mrs. Plankenhorn: Paul Hart, RJ. Talbot, Tanayiah Allison, Kylie Hill, Bella Boggio, Ava Mueller.

• Following students need to pick up Spirit Wear from Mrs. Prokup’s office: Cain, Heuser, Green, Grob, Lawler, McDonald, Mehlbrech, Roebuck, Slingsby, and Schewemlein

• Congratulations to the duo of Nathan Potthoff and Brendan Pillion shooting a 3 over 73 to capture 2nd place at the Mendota Ryder Cup tournament on Saturday.

• Interested in a See You at the Pole T-shirt? See Fr. Ronald or Mrs. Plankenhorn in the main office by end of school tomorrow. One is on display at the entrance.

• Lectio groups will begin this week. If you haven't already done so, let Fr. Ronald or your religion teacher know if you want to participate. Those who signed up will receive further information from your religion teacher.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020

Open your heart, open your mind, and open your soul to the miracles God wants to work in and through you.

• Our Donor of the Day is Fr. Michael Pakula. Fr. Michael is a 1962 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep in him a special prayer of thanks today.

• In scripture is the line: I was hungry and you gave me to eat. Let's take that to heart and fill the blue cart with food items for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Following student see Mrs. Plankenhorn today: Allison Rimmele, Evan Entrican, Joseph Edwall & Lily Leach

• Tomorrow is a 11:20 dismissal classes A-D will meet. IVCC Psychology will meet at 11:20 unless otherwise directed by Mr. Brolley.

• Tomorrow is also a schedule 2 dress code day which means blue jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips and a modest top, no half shirts or hoodies allowed. If you chose not to wear jeans you must follow our daily DENNIS uniform dress code.

• Spirit Wear is in. Please see Mrs. Prokup today to pick up your Bruin gear.

• Any student athlete that has not turned in their paperwork to Mr. McLaughlin yet needs to do so. If you need another copy please see him today.

• Amber Meagher, Mia Mazzorana, Zach Roebuck, Jacob Schirz, and Gunnar Jauch see Coach McGunnigal sometime today

• Any sophomore or freshman girl interested in basketball should see Coach McGunnigal today or tomorrow for practice and game gear.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020

Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.

• Our Donor of the day is Daniel Kopina. Dan is a 1972 graduate and and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Following student see Mrs. Margherio in the Development Office today during your study hall: Allison Rimmele, Evan Entrican, Joseph Edwall & Lily Leach

• Picture retakes are set for this Thursday. Order forms are in the office for those of you that did not get to order on our first picture day. IF you are doing a “retake” you need to return the current package and they will replace with your new picture.

• SENIORS: You will have your yearbook picture taken on Thursday as well. This will be a dress up day for seniors ONLY. Gentleman a dress shirt and tie with dress pants and a belt. Ladies a modest/sleeved top or dress with a skirt or pants is allowed. BARE shoulders will not be photographed. I am not certain we will get a retake day, so please be here.

• Students we have a minor change in the lunch this week. We will be swapping today and Thursday. Tuesday’s lunch will be the chicken wrap and Thursday will be the Chicken patty. Please be aware of the change.

• Boys interested in playing basketball there is a meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in the gym. All information regarding contact days and our season will be handed out at that time.

• Friday is a 11:20 dismissal classes A-D will meet. IVCC Psychology will meet at 11:20 unless otherwise directed by Mr. Brolley.

• Friday is a schedule 2 dress code day which means blue jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips and a modest top, no half shirts or hoodies allowed. If you chose not to wear jeans you must follow our daily DENNIS uniform dress code.

• Seniors: These are your John Baylor study sessions for the week of Sept 21-28: Science 7A & 7B; U.S. History 8A & 8B; English 9A; U.S. History 9B. See your email for the full schedule.

• Seniors: You need to pay for the Oct 6th ACT. Please bring in a check for $59.00 made out to St. Bede Academy. Write ACT on the memo line. Put your check in a sealed envelope with the student first and last name and ACT printed clearly on the front. Put the check in the box by Mr. Hancock’s desk in the PSC. Payment is due Sept 30, 2020.

• All students who volunteered for the K of C Tootsie Roll Drive last weekend need to enter their service hours into x2vol asap. See Ms. Bernabei if you need help.

• Juniors you will take PSAT-NMSQT on Wed. Oct. 14th. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Please prepare so you can earn your best score. See your email for testing tips and study information.

• Seniors and juniors want to make some money? A friend of Fr. Ronald is looking for someone to do yardwork and painting at his rental homes. If interested, see Fr. Ronald.

• Outdoor "See You at the Pole" prayer service on Thursday. Your religion teachers will tell you about it.

• Come on Bruins. We are not filling the blue cart very fast. Remember to bring in food items.

• Gentlemen there are a lot of shirts that are untucked these days warning will end this week and you will be spending the afternoon with Ms. Cox in detention. Tuck in your shirt and put on your belt.

• Students we will not be accepting lunch deliveries at the school. You either order lunch here or bring one from home.

Daily Announcements - Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

A lot of problems would disappear if we talked to each other instead of about each other.

• Our Donor of the Day is James Riggs. Mr. Riggs is a 1953 graduate and a dedicated supporter of St. Bede. Please keep James in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Outdoor "See You at the Pole" prayer service on Thursday.

• Seniors and juniors want to make some money? A friend of Fr. Ronald is looking for someone to do yardwork and painting at his rental homes. If interested, see Fr. Ronald.

• Send yourself a reminder to bring food items in. We want to fill the blue cart and get food to our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Seniors bring study to religion today.

• If you are interested in joining Mr. Fitz's science club here is the join code: 7btzyn4

• Picture retakes are set for this Thursday. Order forms are in the office for those of you that did not get to order on our first picture day. IF you are doing a “retake” you need to return the current package and they will replace with your new picture.

• SENIORS: You will have your yearbook picture taken on Thursday as well. This will be a dress up day for seniors ONLY. Gentleman a dress shirt and tie with dress pants and a belt. Ladies a modest/sleeved top or dress with a skirt or pants is allowed. BARE shoulders will not be photographed. I am not certain we will get a retake day, so please be here.

• If you are good with Minecraft Redstone and want to compete in a Minecraft Rube Goldberg competition, or interested in eSports, we are putting together teams now for the fall season. Please join the eSports classroom code v57ow4n, or email Mr. Fess for the deets.

• Students we have a minor change in the lunch this week. We will be swapping Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday’s lunch will be the chicken wrap and Thursday will be the Chicken patty. Please be aware if you had ordered for these particular days.

• All sophomore girls interested in playing basketball this year need to see Coach McGunnigal during their study hall of after school to get sized for team gear this week.

• Ambassadors remember your “object” for tonight’s 6:30 summit meeting in the Perino Science Center

• Attention, members of the Genesius Project. We will have a meeting in the Little Theatre Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. to organize our days for subsequent meetings. It will be possible to attend by Zoom, those who come to the Theatre will need to wear masks. Questions or problems, contact Fr. Dom through Google Classroom. If you still haven't signed up, it's not too late! Classroom code jmvpezi

• Boys interested in playing basketball there is a meeting tomorrow night at 6:00 pm in the gym. All information regarding contact days and our season will be handed out at that time.

• Friday is a 11:20 dismissal classes A-D will meet. IVCC Psychology will meet at 11:20 unless otherwise directed by Mr. Brolley.

• Friday is also a schedule 2 dress code day which means blue jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips and a modest top, no half shirts or hoodies allowed. If you chose not to wear jeans you must follow our daily DENNIS uniform dress code

Daily Announcements - Friday, Sept. 18, 2020

Being negative only makes a journey more difficult.

• Our Donor of the Day is Dr. and Dr. Stanke. Scott and Alice are loyal friends and dedicated supporters of St. Bede. We have been blessed with their kindness and generosity for years. Please keep Scott and Alice in a special prayer of thanks today. 

• Student athletes that are participating in a fall sport: Boys/Girls Golf, Boys/Girls Cross Country, or Girls Tennis are NOT permitted to attend any open gyms or contact days for other sports.

• All period F teachers have been given yearbooks to distribute, please do so today. If you have an e learner on your list please mark it on the roster and return it to Mrs. Griggs.

• Seniors and juniors want to make some money? A friend of Fr. Ronald is looking for someone to do yardwork and painting at his rental homes. If interested, see Fr. Ronald.

• Stop by the blessed sacrament chapel, on the first floor, for a prayer.

• Over the weekend, when you are out, remember our hungry sisters and brothers. When the food cart is full, the food will go to the food pantry.

• Golf team dismiss today at 12:40 for the Bureau County Match Play Championship

• If you are interested in joining Mr. Fitz's science club here is the join code: 7btzyn4

• Seniors: Pay for your ACT exam and study your John Baylor Prep program! See your email for more specific information.

• All students should be checking their student email every morning and every afternoon! You will miss important information if you don’t!

• Looking for a fun and creative activity this fall? If you like creative writing or acting, Saint Bede Academy’s Genesius Project 2020 is for you! We’ll be producing a series of monologues for presentation at Fall Theatre XXIII in November. Enter Google Classroom code jmvpezi for more information, and to fill out a registration form.

• Softball open practices will be held on Fridays and Mondays at the softball field from 4-5:30 starting tomorrow. Anyone interested in playing can come and practice. Questions, please see Mrs. Griggs.

• Picture retakes are set for September 24. Order forms are in the office for those of you that did not get to order or get pictures the first time. IF you are doing a “retake” you need to return the current package and they will replace with your new picture. Seniors, I am still working on senior portraits for you.

• Volunteers needed to help with the Utica Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive this weekend Sept 19th & 20th. Sign up at the Interact Club meeting TODAY right after school in the shelter or see Ms. Bernabei.

• Isabella Pinter, Isabella Hagenbuch, Katelyn Harth, and Alyssa Engels please see Mrs. Plankenhorn before you leave today.

• Do you need volunteer hours? We still have a few slots open this Sunday to collect money for the Knights of Columbus outside the Utica Shell gas station. Sign up today at the business office.

• STUDENTS: EVERYONE needs to check their St. Bede email EVERYDAY!! Important information is being emailed to you from teachers and administration.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020

Always remember that everything happens for a reason. It might not make sense now but at the right time it will.

• Our Donor of the Day is Francis Smith. Mr. Smith is a 1958 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep Francis in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Student athletes that are participating in a fall sport: Boys/Girls Golf, Boys/Girls Cross Country, or Girls Tennis are NOT permitted to attend any open gyms or contact days for other sports.

• Seniors and juniors want to make some money? A friend of Fr. Ronald is looking for someone to do yardwork and painting at his rental homes. If interested, see Fr. Ronald.

• Outdoor prayer service a week from today. Details to follow.

• Lectio groups will begin the week of September 28th.

• Let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers. When the food cart is full, the food will go to the food pantry.

• Seniors: Your John Baylor study sessions for the week of Sept 14th – 21st are Math: 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A and 6B. See your email from last week for the full schedule.

• Seniors: You need to pay for the Oct 6th ACT. Please bring in a check for $59.00 made out to St. Bede Academy. Write ACT on the memo line. Put your check in a sealed envelope with the student first and last name and ACT printed clearly on the front. Put the check in the box by Mr. Hancock’s desk in the PSC. Payment is due Sept 30, 2020.

• Volunteers needed to help with the Utica Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive this weekend Sept 19th & 20th. Sign up at the Interact Club meeting TODAY right after school in the shelter or see Ms. Bernabei.

• Looking for a fun and creative activity this fall? If you like creative writing or acting, Saint Bede Academy’s Genesius Project 2020 is for you! We’ll be producing a series of monologues for presentation at Fall Theatre XXIII in November. Enter Google Classroom code jmvpezi for more information, and to fill out a registration form.

• REMINDER: We had everyone fill out a lunch order form on Friday for the remainder of the month. If you did not order a lunch there will not be one made for you. Once you order a lunch you will be charged, unless you are absent for the day. All orders need to be placed ahead of time, same day orders are no longer being accepted.

• Softball open practices will be held on Fridays and Mondays at the softball field from 4-5:30 starting tomorrow. Anyone interested in playing can come and practice. Questions, please see Mrs. Griggs.

• Do you need service hours? Join interact club, we can help! We set up fun group activities to help our community while hanging out with friends. First meeting is this today after school in the shelter. Donuts will be provided!

• Picture retakes are set for September 24. Order forms are in the office for those of you that did not get to order or get pictures the first time. IF you are doing a “retake” you need to return the current package and they will replace with your new picture. Seniors, I am still working on senior portraits for you.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020

Sometimes good people make bad decisions.

• Our Donor of the Day is Richard Shinnick. Mr. Shinnick is a 1969 graduate and celebrated his 50th class reunion last year. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity. Please keep Rick in a special prayer of thanks today.

• One last chance to order Dennis Uniform Jackets. Deadline is Thursday, September 17th.

• The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in even more of our sisters and brothers being hungry. Let's fill the blue cart with food items.

• Picture retakes are set for September 24. We still have no word on senior pictures at this time. As soon as I get the information I will inform you.

• Do you need service hours? Join interact club, we can help! We set up fun group activities to help our community while hanging out with friends. First meeting is this Thursday right after school in the shelter. Free to join, donuts will be served.

• Seniors: Your John Baylor study sessions for the week of Sept 14th – 21st are Math: 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A and 6B. See your email from last week for the full schedule.

• Seniors: You need to pay for the Oct 6th ACT. Please bring in a check for $59.00 made out to St. Bede Academy. Write ACT on the memo line. Put your check in a sealed envelope with the student first and last name and ACT printed clearly on the front. Put the check in the box by Mr. Hancock’s desk in the PSC. Payment is due Sept 30, 2020.

• Volunteers needed to help with the Utica Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive this weekend Sept 19th & 20th. Sign up at the Interact Club meeting this Thursday right after school in the shelter or see Ms. Bernabei.

• We had everyone fill out a lunch order form on Friday for the remainder of the month. If you did not order a lunch there will not be one made for you. Once you order a lunch you will be charged, unless you are absent for the day. All orders need to be placed ahead of time, same day orders are no longer being accepted.

• Congratulations to our boys’ cross country team for winning the boys’ meet at Mendota sweeping the first four spots! In order, Miguel jones, Daniel Dugosh, Kogan Griggs, and James Sanchez. On the girls’ side, Brady Mudge won her third consecutive race and Jaelyn Weber finished in 6th place overall. Congratulations to both Cross Country teams on their results!

• Take advantage of the blessed sacrament chapel on the first floor and stop by for a short prayer.

• Ivy Fan please see Mrs. Wagner after classes today.

Daily Announcements - Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

You got to go down a lot of wrong roads to find the right one.

• Our Donor of the Day is David Maciejewski. Mr. Maceijewski is a 1969 graduate and celebrated his 50th class reunion last year. We have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Students please remind your parents to fill out your COVID screening each day prior to you coming to school.

• You can't miss it. The big blue cart is now in the Perino Science Center. Long way to go to fill it for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Picture retakes are set for September 24. We still have no word on senior pictures at this time. As soon as I get the information I will inform you.

• We had everyone fill out a lunch order form on Friday for the remainder of the month. If you did not order lunches there will not be one made for you. Once you order a lunch you will be charged, unless you are absent for the day.

• Do you need service hours? Join interact club, we can help! We set up fun group activities to help our community while hanging out with friends. First meeting is this Thursday right after school in the shelter. Free to join, donuts will be served.

Daily Announcements - Friday, Sept. 11, 2020

We all have 2 lives. The second one starts when we realize we only have one.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mark Orlandi. Mr. Orlandi is a 1969 graduate. We have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Mark celebrated his 50th class reunion last year. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• You can't miss it. The big blue cart is now in the Perino Science Center. This weekend please put aside a food item and bring it in on Monday for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Seniors: You will be taking the ACT on Oct 6th at St. Bede. Please review your John Baylor Prep materials so you can earn a score that reflects your true ability. A recommended study schedule was emailed to you earlier this week and again last night. This week, Sept 8th – 14th you should be reviewing English: Sessions 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B. Next week, Sept 14th – 21st you should be studying Math: Sessions 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A and 6B. See your email for the full schedule.

• A reminder to our newly elected Freshmen class representatives. Please meet in the Collaborative Room after school today for a brief meeting. An email was sent to you regarding this.

• Brianda Cain please come to the Business Office

• Stop by Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office to pick up your mask orders.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020

It's better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction.

• Our Donor of the Day is Richard Koehler. Rich is a 1972 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 3 Dress Code Day: This means jeans may be worn for a $3 donation. Jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips, a modest top must be worn, no half tops or hoodies. If you choose not to wear jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code needs to be followed.

• The second order of masks have come in, please stop by Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office to pick them up.

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

• Covid-19 has meant many inconveniences and changes in our lives, but we still have food. More and more of our sisters and brothers do not. Please bring food items in to share with them. You can now drop off the food off right after you have your temperature taken.

• Picture retakes will be September 24. Listen to future announcements for more information.