DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 12, 2021

Surround yourself as often as possible with joyful people. Spend your time in places that encourage your own joyfulness.

• Our Donor of the Day is Jon and Jane Knuth. Mr. Knuth is a 1967 graduate and lives in Crossville, TN. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• The Jean Day today was held to benefit the hungry and needy in our area. Thanks to all who donated to help our brothers and sisters in need.

• A reminder to girls playing softball. Your uniform order needs placed by Feb. 18. If you have a question about your uniform size, please see Mrs. Griggs.

• Can you make an announcement to have Kylie Kofoid see Mr. Fess before end of school.

• Congratulations to our first round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Dennis & Tracy Basil, Jennifer Kennedy, Nick Szczepaniak, Yancy Green, Kelly Waters, Kathy Ankiewicz, Victor Burris and Mary Schmitt. Thank you for your support!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 11, 2021

Too many times we fail to recognize that if God calls us to do something, he'll give us the help we need.

• Our Donor of the Day is Francis and Kristine Borkowsky, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past June. Mr. Borkowsky is a 1966 graduate and he will be celebrating his 55th reunion this year at our double reunion celebration! We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Jean Day tomorrow to benefit the hungry and needy in our area.  Even if you decide not to wear jeans, please consider a donation. 

• Dominic Bima, Logan Griggs, Griffen Heuser and Brady Hurst. Get your lunch and come to room 118. 

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR. RONALD!  Thank you for all you do for our students, faculty and staff!!

• Fr. Ronald is looking for balloons.  If you have any at home and can spare them, please bring them in as soon as possible.

• Congratulations to our first round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Dennis & Tracy Basil, Jennifer Kennedy, Nick Szczepaniak, Yancy Green, Kelly Waters, Kathy Ankiewicz, Victor Burris and Mary Schmitt. Thank you for your support!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Most of the time holiness is just about doing the ordinary things of everyday life really well.

• Our Donor of the Day is Mark and Sandy Piscitelli. Mr. Piscitelli is a 1960 graduate. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Jean Day on Friday to benefit the hungry and needy in our area.  Even if you decide not to wear jeans, please consider a donation.  Jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips a modest top NO HOODIES!

• Hope DeBoer please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW!

• Tomorrow is Fr. Ronald’s Birthday!! Let’s give him the best gift ever by filling up the blue cart!! 

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school Thursday matches in Kewanee bus leaving St. Bede at 3:30

• Congratulations to our first round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Dennis & Tracy Basil, Jennifer Kennedy, Nick Szczepaniak, Yancy Green, Kelly Waters, Kathy Ankiewicz, Victor Burris and Mary Schmitt. Thank you for your support!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, February 9, 2021

You are not what has happened to you.  You are not what you have accomplished or have become so far.  You are who you are still capable of becoming.

•  Our Donor of the Day is Luke and Megan Holly. Mr. Holly is a 1995 graduate. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• The frigid weather should bring to mind those who are truly suffering.  Let's fill the Blue Cart with food to help our neighbors in need. 

• Congratulations to our first round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Dennis & Tracy Basil, Jennifer Kennedy, Nick Szczepaniak, Yancy Green, Kelly Waters, Kathy Ankiewicz, Victor Burris and Mary Schmitt. Thank you for your support!

• Sophomore and Varsity Boys Basketball players come to Mr. McLaughlin’s office to get your tickets for tonight’s home game.

• Friday is a schedule 3 dress code day.  Which means you may wear blue jeans for a minimum $3 donation to the charity of choice.  Jeans must be in good repair, no holes or rips, leggings are NOT ALLOWED.  A modest top may be worn, NO HOODIES! If you choose not to wear blue jeans our daily DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.

• Congratulations to our JV Lady Bruins they beat the Lady Boilermakers with a final score of 34-25 last night and our Varsity Lady Bruins scored 45-26 to take the win over Kewanee for the Three Rivers Athletic Conference Game!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 8, 2021

Everything we say and do reveals something about who we are. 

•  Our Donor of the Day is Paul and Paula Bernabei. Mr. Bernabei is a 1965 graduate and a member of the Hall of Fame. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Scholastic Bowl today at Princeton bus leaving at 4:00

• Tegan Hewitt please come to the school office NOW.

• Congratulations to our first round of winners from our February Calendar Raffle: Dennis & Tracy Basil, Jennifer Kennedy, Nick Szczepaniak, Yancy Green, Kelly Waters, Kathy Ankiewicz, Victor Burris and Mary Schmitt. Thank you for your support!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 5, 2021

You cannot change the people around you. But you can change the people you choose to be around. 

• Our Donor of the Day is Kenneth and Barbara Krogulski. Mr. Krogulski is a 1955 graduate and he will be celebrating his 65th reunion this year at our double reunion celebration! We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Super Bowl Weekend.  When enjoying game food this weekend, remember our hungry sisters and brothers.  On Monday bring food items in to fill the blue cart.

• All varsity girls basketball players see Coach McGunnigal today during lunch

• Scholastic Bowl Monday at Princeton Bus will leave St. Bede at 4:00 Practice next week on Wednesday in the Art Studio.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 4, 2021

By changing the way others see the world, we change how they see themselves.

• Our Donor of the Day is Gene and Dee Wisgowski. Mr. Wisgowski is a 1960 graduate and a member of the Hall of Fame. We are blessed with their kindness and generosity that we have received for decades. Please keep them in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Chocolate chip cookies, for all, at lunch today in celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

• Scholastic Bowl at Orion this evening is canceled and rescheduled for Tuesday Feb. 16th.

• 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.

• Any one playing football this spring needs to see Coach Eustice as soon as possible.

• Student-Athletes you MUST park in the student parking lot and walk to the gym for your practices No parking in the lane, courtyard, or outside the gym. We will start issuing discipline for students who park in any other location.

• We will be warm and well-fed during the forecasted cold spell.  Many of our sisters and brothers will not.  Please bring in food items to fill the blue cart.

• Kaden and Mia Monterastelli please see Mrs. Mershon during your study hall.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Ask God to teach you how to be happy when someone else wins.

•  Our Donor of the Day is David Padilla. Mr. Padilla is a 1990 graduate and he is a Regional Sales Director at Abbott, who excelled in basketball and tennis while at St. Bede. We are blessed with his kindness and generosity. Please keep David in a special prayer of thanks today.

• The faculty and staff would like to thank Mr. McGunnigal and the Ambassadors for the gifts and treats that have been given us this week for Catholic Schools week.  You are AWESOME!

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

• Today is the 115th anniversary of the death of Fr. Gilbert Simon and three students who drowned after falling through the ice. Fr. Gilbert saved many of the students who had been ice skating, but finally drowned as well.  There is a memorial on the first floor.

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

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

• Any one playing football this spring needs to see Coach Eustice as soon as possible.

• Student-Athletes you MUST park in the student parking lot and walk to the gym for your practices. No parking in the lane, courtyard, or outside the gym. We will start issuing discipline for students who park in any other location.

• Kaden Monterastelli please see Mrs. Mershon during your study hall today.

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