DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Ask God to help you master the discipline of simply living one day at a time.

• Our Donor of the Day is Kathryn Virgo. Mrs. Virgo is the wife of the late Gordon Virgo who graduated from St. Bede in 1964. We are grateful for her kindness and the support we have received for decades from the Virgo’s. Please keep Kathryn in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Happy Ground Hog Day!

• Tomorrow is the feast of St. Blaise. Fr. Ronald will come to F Period classes to give the blessing of throats.

• Scholastic Bowl practice Wednesday after school in the Art Studio.  Match at Orion on Thursday bus leaving at 3:15

• All freshman girls that attended an open softball practice this fall should receive an email from Mrs. Griggs today about ordering their uniform for the spring season.  If you did not receive an email and plan on playing this spring, please see Mrs. Griggs in the main office period F.  If you are a returning softball player that needs to order something, please email Mrs. Griggs for the order link.  If you do not plan on playing this spring and you played last spring, please see Mrs. Griggs

• Levi Bland, Payge Pyszka, Abbie George, and Jake Bradach please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 1, 2021

Ask God to remind you that great leaders surface arguing for something not against something

• Our Donor of the Day is Gary Ford. Mr. Ford is a loyal friend and dedicated supporter to St. Bede. We have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today. 

• This week is Catholic Schools Week.

• Still looking for an X-Box Play Station or Nintendo Switch.  This is for a local boy who was mauled by a pit bull.  If you have one to donate or sell, please let Fr. Ronald know.

• When you are hungry what do you do?  Our hungry sisters and brothers don't have the same options. Let's fill the blue cart.

• Scholastic Bowl is in action tonight at Bureau Valley the bus leaving at 4:00 all team members must stop by the Art Studio at the end of the day today

• The following students need to see Mrs. Plankenhorn today: Mia Mazzorana, Allison Morton, Fredrick Fess, Tim Daluga, Perla De La Torre, and Addison Derlein.

• The following students need to pick up their prizes from the calendar raffle:, Nick Pearse, Noah or Calym Setser, Aubrey Siebert, Jake Bradach, Hayden Arkins, Petra Mitchell, Lilly Learned, Ava Stone, Levi Bland, and Kylie Hill

• Thank you to everyone that participated in the ‘wear your sweatpants’ day sponsored by student government. We raised $980 and all of the money was donated to The Polar Plunge in support of students with special needs. Great job Bruins!

• Fr. Dominic’s G period please meet in the refectory today for class.

• WYSE team members check your classroom page today and tomorrow.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 29, 2021

Our human relationships are a reflection of our relationship with God.

•  Our Donor of the Day is Dr. (Cy) John Walsh. Dr. Walsh is a 1953 graduate and lives in San Diego. John was a boarder and played football, basketball, baseball and track We have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for years. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• This coming week is Catholic Schools Week.

• Still looking for an X-Box Play Station or Nintendo Switch.  This is for a local boy who was mauled by a pit bull.  If you have one to donate or sell, please let Fr. Ronald know.

• The big blue cart still needs more few items.  When filled, the food will be taken to the food pantry for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Maddie Theesfeld and Nathan Potthoff MUST see Coach McGunnigal today during lunch

• Juniors – Practice ACT on Monday, February 1st.

• Juniors – Practice ACT on Monday, February 1st.  Juniors should bring 2 sharpened #2 pencils and an approved calculator.  Juniors may bring a snack.

Proctor – Joan Jobst

Students – from English III (HN), Period B + Duncan Lawler, Tyreke Fortney & Nubia Sajuan

Classroom – 326

Proctor – Kathy Gonzalez

Students – from Religion III, Period B

Classroom – 205

Proctor – Justin Lebeda

Students – from US History, Period B

Classroom – 26

Proctor – Nicole Wiltse

Students – from US History (TR), Period B + Stephen Shaw, Morgan Jones & Logan Humpage

Classroom - 243

Proctor – Anila Gill

Students – from Environmental Science (Juniors), Period B

Classroom – 231

TESTING INFORMATION

English Test 45 mins 75 Questions

Math Test 60 mins 60 Questions

Break 10 mins. Snacks not provided. Students can bring their own. Keep snacks away from the testing materials.

Reading 35 mins 40 Questions

Science 35 mins 40 Question

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2 hrs. 55 mins of actual test time.

Testing should be complete by about 11:15ish.

Dismiss Jrs. at the end of period E.

Students testing with Nicole Wiltse receive time and a half.  They will not likely return to class.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 28, 2021

Many believe that prayer changes things, but prayer changes us and we change things.

· Our Donor of the Day is Melvin (Joe) Schellenberger. Mr. Schellenberger is a 1959 graduate and we have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

If you have a X-Box, Play Station or Nintendo Switch to sell or donate, please see Fr. Ronald.

· Tomorrow will be a ‘wear your sweatpants’ day sponsored by student government. All the money will be donated to The Polar Plunge in support of students with special needs. A $5.00 donation is requested. Please do not wear leggings or hoodies. We can’t jump in the icy water this year, but we can warm some hearts with our donation.

· J. & R. Brady, Robinson, Bland, Bosnich, Hewitt & Pyszka please come to the school office.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 27, 2021

The quality of a person's life is easily measured by the quality of the people in his or her life.

Our Donor of the Day is Thomas Kuk. Mr. Kuk a 1955 graduate and he will be celebrating his 65th reunion next year at our double reunion celebration! We have been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

If you have a Microsoft X-Box to sell or donate, please see Fr. Ronald.

Food, glorious food! Please bring in some for our hungry sisters and brothers.

Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday after school in Art Studio our last tune up before the season

This Friday – January 29 – will be a ‘wear your sweatpants’ day sponsored by student government. All of the money will be donated to The Polar Plunge in support of students with special needs. A $5.00 donation is requested. Please do not wear leggings, tight/form fitting sweatpants or hoodies. We can’t jump in the icy water this year, but we can warm some hearts with our donation.

Meeting for all members of the Genesius Project today after school for 10 minutes. Meet in the Collaboration Room.

Lucy Kleczewski, Amber Meagher, Maddie Theesfeld, Perla DeLaTorre, Grace Mertel, Alyssa Heitz, Jacob Schirz, Gunnar Jauch, and Caroline Moskalewicz see Coach McGunnigal during lunch in the Admissions Office.

Daily Announcements - Monday, January 25, 2021

God is in control and we can count on him to help us overcome every obstacle.

• Let's get the blue cart filled, again. We will then deliver food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Just think. It's only 11 months till Christmas!

• Next Friday – January 29 – will be a ‘wear your sweatpants’ day sponsored by student government. All of the money will be donated to The Polar Plunge in support of students with special needs. A $5.00 donation is requested. We can’t jump in the icy water this year, but we can warm some hearts with our donation.

• There will be no behind the wheel driving tomorrow or Wednesday. Mr. Filippini will email those it effects so check your emails.

• Tomorrow all instruction will be delivered remotely to ALL students. As students are leaving today they should have ALL materials to learn remotely TOMORROW. We will use our semester 2 Tuesday bell schedule. Attendance will be taken EVERY period and ALL students are expected to be in attendance the ENTIRE day. Study halls will not need to report for attendance.

• Period F PE report to room 118 today for class.

Daily Announcements - Friday, January 22, 2021

Today is the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” Please take a moment and say a quiet prayer for the unborn and a prayer of thanks for the gift of your life.

• Lectio today for the Friday group. Now lectio meets in Room 118, i.e. Mr. H's classroom.

• Let's get the blue cart filled, again. We will then deliver food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Congratulations to Nick Pearse for being selected as the Elks Teen of the Month!

• Next Friday – January 29 – will be a ‘wear your sweatpants’ day sponsored by student government. A $5.00 donation is requested. All of the money will be donated to The Polar Plunge in support of students with special needs. We can’t jump in the icy water this year but we can warm some hearts with our donation.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, January 21, 2021

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room in heaven

• Lectio today and tomorrow. Now lectio meets in Room 118, i.e. Mr. H's classroom.

• Let's get the blue cart filled, again. We will then deliver food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 2 dress code which means jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips a modest top and NO HOODIES. If you choose NOT to wear blue jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

• SENIORS: Your portraits are now available for you to choose your yearbook photo. Go to HR imaging website to access. Time is limited to pick this, if you do not choose a photo, one will be chosen for you.

• Scholastic Bowl Practice today after school in the Art Studio league questions are in.

Daily Announcements - Monday, January 19, 2021

When we pray, we do not seek to change the mind and heart of God; we pray to become one heart and mind with him

• Thanks to all who brought food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Congratulations! 780 pounds of food delivered to the Food Pantry on Friday.  Now, we can start filling the cart, again.

• Lectio today, Thursday and Friday, Now meeting in Room 118, Mr. H's classroom.

• Reminder students there are coat racks located in the student commons and in the refectory for you to hang up your winter coat, so you do not have to carry it around all day.

• SENIORS:  Your portraits are now available for you to choose your yearbook photo. Go to HR imaging website to access.  Time is limited to pick this, if you do not choose a photo, one will be chosen for you.

• Friday is a schedule 2 dress code which means jeans may be worn free of charge, no holes or rips a modest top and NO HOODIES.If you choose NOT to wear blue jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

Daily Announcements - Friday, January 15, 2021

Ask God to constantly remind you that life is not about what you have.   

• Our Donor of the day is James Maciejewski. Mr. Maciejewski is a 1971 graduate and will celebrate his 50th reunion next year. St. Bede has been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades, please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Thanks to all who brought food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  The food was delivered to the Food Pantry today.  Thanks also who participated in Jean Day and so help the needy of our area.

• Lectio next week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

• The following students need to see Mrs. Plankenhorn: Lucy Kleczewski, Duncan Lawler, Nathan Potthoff, and Jacob Schirz.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, January 14, 2021

There can be no peace without forgiveness.   

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

• We hope to deliver the food tomorrow.  So, if you have food to donate, please bring it in.

• Tomorrow will be a JEAN DAY for charity. No holes or rips a modest top and NO HOODIES.  If you choose not to wear jeans and contribute to the charity, our daily DENNIS uniform dress code MUST be followed.

• Lectio next week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Whether you are 16 or 60, the rest of your life is ahead of you. You cannot change one moment of your past, but you can change your whole future.  Now is your time. 

• Our Donor of the Day is Ronald Pyszka. Mr. Pyszka is a 1957 graduate and St. Bede has been blessed with his kindness and generosity for decades, please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• 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. Which means jeans may be worn for a donation to the charity.  No holes or rips and modest tops with NO HOODIES.

• Ally Holtkamp and Maks Sharshekeev please see Mrs. Wagner before the end of the day.

• Scholastic Bowl practice tomorrow after school in the Art Studio

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.