Daily Announcements - Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Ask Him to reassure you that when you are at your weakest, He is at His strongest.   

• Our Donor of the Day is Drew and Denise Bernabei. Mr. Bernabei is a 1977 graduate and St. Bede has been blessed with their kindness and generosity for decades, please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Seniors your portraits are scheduled for TOMORROW in the Little Theatre.  Your time is the same time that was assigned for your December date.  This was also emailed to you last week with instruction on your attire, please read it. 

• Fr. Dominic’s religion classes will ALL meet in the refectory for class tomorrow.

• Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday after school in the Art Studio

• Thanks to all who have brought food in for our hungry sisters and brothers.  We hope to deliver the food on Friday.  So, if you have food to donate, please bring it in.

• Friday will be a JEAN DAY for charity

• Claire Morrow.  Please see Fr. Ronald.

Daily Announcements - Monday, January 11, 2021

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

• Our Donor of the Day is Irvin Herrmann. Mr. Herrmann is a 1955 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Seniors your portraits are scheduled for this Wednesday in the Little Theatre.  Your time is the same time that was assigned for your December date.  This was also emailed to you last week. 

• Fr. Dominic’s religion classes will ALL meet in the refectory for class on Wednesday.

• Please bring in food you may have for our hungry sisters and brothers

• Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday after school in the Art Studio

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, December 15, 2020

God want us to be happy, even more than we want to be happy ourselves.

• Lectio session TODAY for group three.  Check display in science center for your name.

• Please consider bringing in food items for those hungry in our area. Also, after the break all those who participated in the Reverse Advent Calendar, can bring boxes of food in.

Daily Announcements - Monday, December 14, 2020

Becoming-the-best-version-of-yourself will require courage and risk.

• Lectio session tomorrow for group three.  Check display in science center for your name.

• Please consider bringing in food items for those hungry in our area.

• Thanks to all who made a donation on Friday to benefit the hungry of our area.

• Thanks also to all who wore an Ugly Christmas Sweater.

• Tomorrow is FAVORITE TEAM DAY!  Wear your jersey, t-shirt, or sweatshirt of your favorite team with Dennis Uniform bottoms!

• This week’s semester exam schedule:

  o   Wednesday, December 16th – Periods A through C – Dismiss 11:20

  o   Thursday, December 17th – Periods D through F – Dismiss 11:20

  o   Friday, December 18th – Periods G & H – Dismiss 10:09

Daily Announcements - Friday, December 11, 2020

The quality of your life is easily measured by the quality of people in your life.

• Wyse sign up for juniors and seniors is on this google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/MjM5NzMzODYxNjQy?cjc = class code 7nsnoyn

• There will be a wrestling meeting very quickly after school today for anyone and everyone interested in wrestling. We will meet in the gymnasium and begin the meeting promptly at 1:50. There will be an option to join the meeting remotely through zoom. For the zoom meeting information, please email coach Allen

• Finals will be next week Wednesday-Friday we will be IN PERSON all week with Wednesday being the first day of finals: Wednesday period A-C; Thursday periods D-F; and Friday G-H:  You will dismiss Wednesday and Thursday at 11:20 and Friday at 10:10.

• Lectio sessions today and Tuesday. Check display for your name, if you've forgotten your day.

• Please consider bringing in food items for those hungry in our area.

• Winners of the Ugliest Christmas Sweater Contest will be announced later this afternoon.

• Members of the Genesius Project will meet briefly immediately after school in the Collaboration Room.

• On Tuesday we will have a “FAVORITE TEAM” DAY!  Wear your favorite professional sports team jersey, t-shirt or sweatshirt WITH DENNIS UNIFORM BOTTOMS!  No charge...show your team spirit!

Daily Announcements - Thursday, December 10, 2020

Instructions for life: Pay attention.  Be astonished. Tell about it.

• Scholastic bowl practice in the art studio after school today.

• Wyse sign up for juniors and seniors is on this google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/MjM5NzMzODYxNjQy?cjc = class code 7nsnoyn

• Lectio sessions today and tomorrow and next Tuesday. Check display for your name, if you've forgotten your day.

• Tomorrow will be a Jean Day for charity.  Donation of $3.00. You can also wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater and, if you wish, be part of the Ugliest Christmas Sweater contest.

• Please consider bringing in food items for those hungry in our area.

• There will be a wrestling meeting very quickly after school on Friday for anyone and everyone interested in wrestling. We will meet in the gymnasium and begin the meeting promptly at 1:50. There will be an option to join the meeting remotely through zoom. For the zoom meeting information, please email coach Allen.

• Finals will be next week Wednesday-Friday we will be IN PERSON all week with Wednesday being the first day of finals: Wednesday period A-C; Thursday periods D-F; and Friday G-H:  You will dismiss Wednesday and Thursday at 11:20 and Friday at 10:10.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Dream big but realize that every great hope is achieved one small step at a time along the way. 

• Detentions will meet in room 300 (Art Room) today after school.

• Scholastic bowl practice Thursday art studio after school

• Lectio sessions Thursday and Friday and next Tuesday.

• Friday will be a Jean Day for charity.  Donation of $3.00. You can also wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater.  There will be an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest.

• SENIORS: Mandatory senior portraits are being taken on TOMORROW, December 9 your time slot has been emailed to you several times in the last couple of weeks.  There are neon green lists posted throughout the first floor and the PSC.  Photos are to be taken in the Little Theatre, please enter through the red door as you normally do for religion class. Gentlemen shirt and tie are required, ladies a modest top no bare shoulders.

• Wyse sign up for juniors and seniors is on this google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/MjM5NzMzODYxNjQy?cjc= class code 7nsnoyn

• Last call for IVCC registration forms.  If you have them please turn them into Mrs. Plankenhorn before you leave today.

Daily Announcements - Monday, December 7, 2020

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

• The following students need to Mr. Harlow: Brady Hurst, Hunter Welch, Yadi Garcia, Jake Jackson, Dominic Bima, Ava Manicki, Aleanna Mendoza,Ethan Sramek, and Milana Gayan

• All Fr. Dominic classes will meet in the refectory today and tomorrow for classes.

• Mrs. Manning's H period class will meet in the gym for class today

• SENIORS: Mandatory senior portraits are being taken on Wednesday, December 9 your time slot has been emailed to you several times in the last couple of weeks.  There are neon green lists posted throughout the first floor and the PSC.  Photos are to be taken in the Little Theatre, please enter through the red door as you normally do for religion class.

• Wyse sign up for juniors and seniors is on this google classroom page.https://classroom.google.com/c/MjM5NzMzODYxNjQy?cjc=7nsnoy

  class code 7nsnoy

• Abby Michels, Alyssa Engels, Summer Conlin, Payton Giordano, Guin Wiesbrock, Macy Hartt, Payge Pyszka, Ella Hermes, Kailey Moore, Brianna Torres, and Lia Bosnich see Coach McGunnigal today during lunch

• Students taking IVCC Dual Credit and or E2C courses next semester your registration forms are due NOW to Mrs. Plankenhorn.  Once they are picked up by the IVCC coordinator you will need to take them to IVCC yourself.

• Lectio sessions this Thursday and Friday and next Tuesday.

• Prayer service tomorrow for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.  Like the last time, it will take place in your Period D classroom before that class begins.

• Friday will be a Jean Day.  You can also wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater.  Prizes will be given.  Tomorrow sign up if you want to participate and be a possible prize winner.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The root of joy is gratefulness...It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.  

• Olivia Orteza, Josie Zhou and Hunter Savage.  Your names were drawn at yesterday's prayer service. See Fr. Ronald for your prize.

• Reverse Advent Calendars are a great idea for you and your family. Your religion teachers have more information.  Advent begins on Sunday.

• Thank you to all who wrote thank-you notes during yesterday's prayer service and to all who have brought in food for those, among us, who are hungry.

• All writers for the Genesius Project please meet after school TODAY in the PSC Collaboration Room.

• Your yard sign and car decals are ready for pick up after school in the Perino Science Center

• Caroline Moskalewicz, Jacob Schirz, and Alyssa Heitz please see Mrs. Mershon before you leave for the day!

Daily Announcements - Monday, November 23, 2020

A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.

• Tomorrow is our last day before the Thanksgiving break. Please remember to bring food items in for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Students there are coat racks for you to hang your winter coats as the weather gets colder.  Freshman and sophomores your coat racks are in the PSC near the vending machines.  Juniors and seniors your coat racks are in the refectory. As a reminder:  Dennis uniform jackets are the only permitted jackets to wear in the class rooms.

• Lunch orders were collected on Friday last week for December lunches for when we return in person.  If you were not here Friday, please see Mrs. Plankenhorn for a form.

• STUDENTS:  When you return from being absent, even if you were remote learning, PLEASE stop in the main office and let Mrs. Plankenhorn know you are back.

• Driver Ed students that are driving this quarter please check your emails for a message from Mr. Filippini regarding your driving the week after Thanksgiving.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, November 19 2020

True Christian faith means entrusting your whole life to God.

• Students there are coat racks for you to hang your winter coats as the weather gets colder.  Freshman and sophomores your coat racks are located in the PSC near the vending machines.  Juniors and seniors your coat racks are in the refectory. As a reminder:  Dennis uniform jackets are the only permitted jackets to wear in the class rooms.

• The other 2 Lectio groups meet today and tomorrow during lunch time, period F. See the display at the top of the stairs in the science center.

• Covid 19 has changed our lives, but fortunately we have food to eat.  Remember those who are not so fortunate and let's fill the carts with food items.

• Jean Day tomorrow.  Funds will go to helping make needy children's Christmas special.  Boxes for your donation will be available when you get your temperature taken.  If you do not choose to wear jeans or are remote, please consider a contribution, since we want to help needy kids have a happy Christmas.

• Any sophomore girls basketball player who has not picked up her travel pants and long-sleeve game day shirt, please do so right now in Coach McGunnigal’s office

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, November 17, 2020

The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.   

• The other 2 Lectio groups this week on Thursday and Friday. See the display at the top of the stairs in the science center.

• Covid 19 has changed our lives, but fortunately we have food to eat.  Remember those who are not so fortunate and let's fill the carts with food items.

• Jean Day on Friday.  Funds will go to helping make needy children's Christmas special.  Jeans may be worn for a donation – no holes or rips, modest tops and no hoodies.

• Drive through the City of LaSalle Lights Festival tonight at Rotary Park in LaSalle. The event is free but donations are accepted. 50% of all money collected on this date will be donated to St. Bede Academy!

• What a historic year your Bruin golf teams had Girls undefeated regular season and Conference champions. Boys capturing the Regional Title. the first in over 40 years. Celebrate and commemorate this Historic season order your Golf Championship gear. Go to ... https://stbedegolf2020.itemorder.com/ and order today. This information is also posted on the main bulletin board time is limited.

• Anyone interested in Scholastic Bowl we will have a meeting in the Art Studio Thursday after school .

Daily Announcements - Monday, November 16, 2020

We spend so much of our lives trying to be and become everything that everyone wants us to be and become. Find something deep within yourself that is truly you and cling to it.

• The other 2 Lectio groups this week on Thursday and Friday.  Details to follow.

• Now that we are back, let's remember our hungry sisters and brothers and fill the carts before Thanksgiving break.

• Christmas Toy Drive coming up.  We can help make children's Christmas special.

• Bowling practice today at 3:15 until 4:45

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Don't worry about next week or next month or next year.  Just do the next right thing and keep doing the next right thing.  

• Our Donors of the Day are Tim and Claire Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are both 1978 graduates and we have been blessed with their kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Lectio groups this week.  The first group meets today during lunch in the collaborative room.

• SAVE the DATE for #GivingTuesday this December 1st! We look forward to another incredible day, stay tuned for updates, videos and prizes leading up to #GivingTuesday on 12/1/20!

• SENIORS: An announcement was sent through TE yesterday pertaining to Senior Portraits.  Please read it.  EVERYONE must come for their designated time on Dec. 9.

Daily Announcements - Monday, November 2, 2020

Christian love should be limitless in terms of our willingness to accept one another regardless of our flaws. 

• Our Donors of the Day are Matthew and Janine Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Murray are loyal friends and dedicated supporters to St. Bede. We have been blessed with their kindness and generosity for years. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Today is All Souls Day.  Remember deceased relatives and friends in prayer.

• Lectio groups this week.  Details given during Period F today

• Some food items have been added to the blue carts.  More needed so we can assist our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Thanksgiving is coming up.  Between now and the 26th, why not write down one thing each day that you are thankful for?

• Scholastic Bowl Sign up everyone interested in scholastic bowl signup sheets are posted outside the art studio practices are starting soon we will have a meeting later this week.

• All boarding students meet in The Loft after school today

• Ella Mudge please see Mrs. Plankenhorn today!

• Remember to order your Wreaths, Door Sprays, Centerpieces and Holiday Décor this season for local pick-up at St. Bede Academy on November21, 2020! https://www.st-bede.com/holiday-fundraiser DEADLINE TO ORDER is TODAY! Any Questions - Contact Bonnie at bprokup@st-bede.com

Daily Announcements - Friday, October 30, 2020

If we are to be happy, it will be as ourselves.

• Remember, you need to follow the SBA dress code. Gentleman, shirts must be tucked in and belts must be worn. Also, the only sweatshirts that are allowed are the Denis uniform ¼ zips or crewnecks. Hoodies and sport pull overs are not acceptable. We will begin writing dress code violations for these.

• Lectio groups this coming week.  Details to follow on Monday.

• Over the weekend, remember our hungry sisters and brothers and pick up some food items to put in the blue carts.

• Congratulations to Gianna Grivetti and Ryan Brady for being selected by St. Bede faculty and staff to represent our school as HOBY Ambassadors.  HOBY Ambassadors are students who put forth outstanding leadership skills, confidence, community service, concern for others as well as other admirable traits.  Gianna and Ryan please see Ms. Bernabei for more information.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 29, 2020

One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.

• The following students need to report to the refectory TODAY after school with your chromebook: Nick Kerasotes, Addison Lee, Reese Ludford, Amber Meagher, Grace Mertel, Isabelle Monroe, Caroline Moskalewicz, Nathan Potthoff, Zach Roebuck, James Sanchez, and Shawn Schwemlein.

• Remember to order your Wreaths, Door Sprays, Centerpieces and Holiday Décor this season for local pick-up at St. Bede Academy on November 21, 2020! https://www.st-bede.com/holiday-fundraiser DEADLINE TO ORDER is November 2nd! Any Questions - Contact Bonnie at bprokup@st-bede.com

• Lectio groups this coming week. Details to follow.

• The food carts are empty. Let's get them filled, again, for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• There was an asthma inhaler found in the Gym on Tuesday. If you are missing your inhaler please come to the school office.

• Ally Holtakmp, please see Mrs. Wagner in her office after school.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020

Seek to do God's will and you'll be free of needless worry and anxiety.

• Still waiting for payment for See You at the Pole T-Shirts from Daliayah Farris and Patrick Harmon. Get payment to Mrs. Plankenhorn or Fr. Ronald

• The following students need to report to the refectory after school TODAY 1:40 with your chromebook: Nathan Carlson, Timmy Croissant, Timmy Daluga, Braden Damerell, Joe Edwall, Tyvon Epps, Owen Espel, Fredrick Fess, Ethan Fleming, Yadi Garcia, Logan Griggs, and Griffen Heuser.

• On Thursday the following students need to report to the refectory with your chromebook: Nick Kerasotes, Addison Lee, Reese Ludford, Amber Meagher, Grace Mertel, Isabelle Monroe, Caroline Moskalewicz, Nathan Potthoff, Zach Roebuck, James Sanchez, and Shawn Schwemlein.

• Remember to order your Wreaths, Door Sprays, Centerpieces and Holiday Décor this season for local pick-up at St. Bede Academy on November21, 2020! https://www.st-bede.com/holiday-fundraiser DEADLINE TO ORDER is November 2nd! Any Questions - Contact Bonnie at bprokup@st-bede.com

• Will the following students please come to Mrs. Plankenhorn's office: Joe Edwall, Elaina Wamhoff and Emily Szczepaniak.

• Lunch order forms are being passed out today. Please fill them out and turn them back in TODAY! Even if you are NOT ordering a lunch please fill one out and write NONE on the form.

• Renn Ludford and Brandon Green see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW.

Daily Announcements - Monday, Oct. 26, 2020

Love means thinking of the other person first and being willing to sacrifice in order to help that person.

• The following students need to report to the refectory next tomorrow after school 1:40 with your chromebook: Nathan Carlson, Timmy Croissant, Timmy Daluga, Braden Damerell, Joe Edwall, Tyvon Epps, Owen Espel, Fredrick Fess, Ethan Fleming, Yadi Garcia, Logan Griggs, and Griffen Heuser.

• On Thursday the following students need to report to the refectory with your chromebook: Nick Kerasotes, Addison Lee, Reese Ludford, Amber Meagher, Grace Mertel, Isabelle Monroe, Caroline Moskalewicz, Nathan Potthoff, Zach Roebuck, James Sanchez, and Shawn Schwemlein.

• 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!

• Thank you to all who brought food in. 400 pounds of food was delivered to the pantry on Friday. Let's now fill those carts, again.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei in room 205 period H today. Bring your Chromebook.

• Coach Allen’s B period report to the Library for class tomorrow, C period report to room 226 B.

• Boys bowling practice starts today at 3:15-4:45 at the Super Bowl in Peru.

Daily Announcements - Friday, Oct. 23, 2020

To make great choices, you must first become very clear about why you are making them.

• Our Donor of the Day is John O’halloran. Mr. O’halloran is a 1972 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 report to the refectory next Tuesday after school 1:40 with your chromebook: Nathan Carlson, Timmy Croissant, Timmy Daluga, Braden Damerell, Joe Edwall, Tyvon Epps, Owen Espel, Fredrick Fess, Ethan Fleming, Yadi Garcia, Logan Griggs, and Griffen Heuser.

• On Thursday next week the following students need to report to the refectory with your chromebook: Nick Kerasotes, Addison Lee, Reese Ludford, Amber Meagher, Grace Mertel, Isabelle Monroe, Caroline Moskalewicz, Nathan Potthoff, Zach Roebuck, James Sanchez, and Shawn Schwemlein.

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

• Congratulations to Alyssa Heitz, Benjamin Johll, Jacob Schirz and Elaina Wamhoff on being selected for the College Board National Rural and Small Town Scholar Award.

  They earned this award because they scored in the top 2.5% nationally on the PSAT-NMSQT. Alyssa, Ben, Jacob and Elaina please see Ms. Bernabei now.

• All Ambassadors for the commercial recording please come to the Admissions Office now.

• Gunnar Jauch see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• Attention Softball Players: Open gyms for the season are done now until this spring. We will not meet tonight.

• Juniors and Seniors - just a reminder that you need to get approval before you miss school for a college visit day. Turn in your College Visit Request Form to Ms. Bernabei at least 3 days before your college visit. Check your email or the guidance website to find a copy of this form.