Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 20, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, October 21, 2021

You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.

• The next Last Supper Club outing this coming Wednesday at Nina's in La Salle.  There's a sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's door.

• Lectio a week from today.

• All Students – If you borrow a Chromebook charger from Mr. Harlow, you must return it to his office by 2p the day it was borrowed, or you will be charged $30 to replace the charger. 

• Girls basketball players are reminded about their work tonight for the 50/50. Meet at the gym before 5:30 shift starts

• First practice for bowling will be Monday, Oct 25 at IV Superbowl right after school 3:00 pm.  Any boys interested in bowling show up at the first practice.

• Did you miss auditions for Fall Theatre but still want to get involved? See Fr. Dom during homeroom in room 231 today for an alternate time.

• Tomorrow is a schedule 2 dress code day which means blue jeans may be worn free of charge they must have no holes or rips and a modest top must be worn no half tops or hoodies.  If you do not choose to wear blue jeans our DENNIS uniform dress code must be followed.  You will be sent home to change if you are not in approved dress code.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Sierah Shaver please come to the main office during home room today.

• Garrett Connolly, Grady Gillan, Marco Rizzi, Mason Ross.   Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Scholastic Bowl is having a meeting for everyone interested in joining the team on Tuesday during homeroom in the Art Studio

• Katlyn Kobilsek please see Ms. Bernabei today.

• The following students please see Mrs. Margherio during HR today:  Veronica Martin, Arianna Heersink, Kailey Moore, Celeste Thompson, Aleda Hoogland.

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 18, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, October 18, 2021

The worst sin against stewardship is to waste your life.

Our Donor of the Day is James Capes. Mr. Capes is a 1960 graduate. He is loyal and generous supporter to St. Bede and we have been blessed with his kindness for decades. Please keep him in a special prayer of thanks today.

• Lectio members please turn in your Advent reflection request to Fr. Ronald.

• The next Last Supper Club outing is a week from Wednesday.

• All non-senior girls’ basketball players need to sign up for a work shift for Thursday’s football game to sell 50/50 tickets.  See list outside of Coach McGunnigal’s office this week

•   Knox College will be visiting during lunch periods today.

•   Fall Senior Athletes please turn in your senior night forms to Mr. McLaughlin or Mrs. Nambo by tomorrow.

• Tomorrow and Wednesday will be an 11:20 dismissal, the PSC will not be open after school.  All students need to be picked up by 11:30 tomorrow and Wednesday.

• Student’s the weather is getting cooler please review the dress code in your student handbook.  DENNIS uniform ¼ zip sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts, sweaters, long sleeve polo’s, and the Eddie Bauer jackets that were offered at the beginning of the year are the ONLY approved dress code attire for the warmer weather.

• Ms. Gavina’s G period class please report to room 118 for class.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Aleda Hoogland.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

•   Ella Hermes see Mrs. Plankenhorn now please.

• The following students need to meet in the LOFT during homeroom TOMORROW:  Steven Zhang, Wilt Cao, Ali Arslan, Madalyn Dittmar, Matt English, Yuno Kawai, Aidan Mullane Mina Trandinh, Rubi De La Torri, Gavin Han, Isaiah Hart, Kristina Peaverde, Amanda Wojcik, Katriene Sibbaluca, Zoe Roebuck, Jake Delaney, and Aleanna Mendoza.

Daily Announcements - Friday, October 15, 2021

Stewardship is the use of God-given resources for the accomplishment of God-given goals.

• Best of luck to our girl’s tennis team as they head to the sectional tournament today!  Go get them girls!!

• 4 spots remain open for Anyone that wants to join our boarding students for a trip to Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum on Wednesday, November 24, sign up in the office. Limited spots available so first-come, first serve. $11 per student and $4 for bagged lunch.

• Interested in getting some acting experience on stage at Saint Bede? Fall Theatre is for you! Roles are available for every level of ability---no experience necessary. Join us for an organizational meeting this Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Perino Science Center. We'll watch videos of previous shows and talk about the audition process. If you can't attend, see Fr. Dom today.

• Stage Rat work sessions after school and tonight at 7:30 p.m.

• The Blue Cart is empty.  Let's fill it with food for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Lectio members please turn in your Advent reflection request to Fr. Ronald.

• Mr. Fitzpatrick’s D period class please report to room 226 A for class today.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ella Hermes and Ali Bosnich please come to guidance.

• Analia Salas and Jordan Coventry please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• Matt Pozzi, Kylie Cofoid, Abraham Wiesbrock, and Aleda Hoogland.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• All Girls Tennis players meet in the loft during homeroom today.

• Scholastic Bowl is having a meeting for everyone interested in joining the team on Tuesday during homeroom in the Art Studio 

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 14, 2021

Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.

• Anyone that wants to join our boarding students for a trip to Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum on Wednesday, November 24, sign up in the office. Limited spots available so first-come, first serve. $11 per student and $4 for bagged lunch.

• GOLF TEAM: Coach Cummings will be in the golf room afterschool today collecting golf bags.

• Attention Stage Rats! Work session tonight---check the schedule. The glue gun crew has work to do!

• Interested in getting some acting experience on stage at Saint Bede? Fall Theatre is for you! Roles are available for every level of ability---no experience necessary. Join us for an organizational meeting this Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Perino Science Center. We'll watch videos of previous shows and talk about the audition process. If you can't attend, see Fr. Dom today or tomorrow.

• Any softball player that can help with the Aftershock tournament Saturday or Sunday please let Mrs. Griggs know.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Madison Stanbary, Tanayiah Allison, Adeline Mitchell, Nubia Sajuan and Kaylie Moore please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Stewardship is taking care of something that belongs to another.

• Congratulations Jake Delaney great job at the golf state finals you make the Bruin Nation proud!

• 130 years ago, today, October 12, 1891, was dedication day here at St. Bede Academy.  Look for the photo in the student dining room.

• Tomorrow: Freshman you will be remote learning from home, your teachers should have given you instructions.  Sophomores and juniors you will report to school for the PSAT at your normal time 7:50 start bring #2 lead pencils and a calculator ONLY, no cell phones will be allowed and wear DENNIS Uniform dress code.  Seniors you may use tomorrow as a College Visit Day.

• Starting this Thursday, October 14th  the Perino Science Center will close at 4:00 pm everyday.

• Food has been delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers. Now it's time to fill the blue cart, again.

• All male boarding students meet in Mr. Kemock’s office after school today.

• Today is the last day to sign up for the Heritage Club mandala rock painting event this Saturday, October 16th at 10am.

• Attention Stage Rats: Be sure to check the Google Classroom page for this week’s schedule.  We have work sessions all week.

• SENIORS-Would you like to represent our school at a local Rotary meeting? The permission form and more information have been emailed to you. If interested in attending, please notify Mrs. Nambo or Ms. Bernabei.

• Period H physics students remember to bring pencil, paper, and a calculator to class.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS 

• Student Government General Assembly meeting during homeroom today in the collaborative room.

• All senior members of the Golf team see Coach Cummings today during homeroom in the Art Studio.

• The following students see Mrs. Margherio today during HR – Alyssa Schirz, Matthew Pozzi, Elliot Quartucci, Hunter Savage.

• Ari Kaufman and Tyler Walsh please come to the main office during homeroom today.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 7, 2021

The worst sin against stewardship is to waste your life.

• ·      Quinn McClain, Lorelei Denny, Bella Hagenbuch, Logan Potthoff, Evan and Ella Englehaupt, and Veronica Bartlett please come to the main office.

• ·      Food has been delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers. Now it's time to fill the blue cart, again.

• ·      Seniors, if you are using the Common Application you must complete your FERPA agreement, add Ms. Bernabei as your counselor and add the teachers you have asked to submit your recommendations.  Do this ASAP so we have time to complete and submit the required information.  If you need help, see Ms. Bernabei next week.

• ·      In Cross Country the boys and girls teams competed in the RBLW Invite yesterday at Roanoke Park. For the girls Jaelyn Weber was 7th and ran 22:33, Macy Zeglis was 10th at 23:14, Madelyn Torrance was 11th at 23:31, Aleda Hoogland was 13th at 23:38 and Abbie George was 21st at 26:44. For the Boys they were led by Henry Orteza who was 17th at 19:25, Greyson Marincic was 19th at 19:35 and Josh Grob was 29th at 20:34.

• ·      Heritage Club members: Sign up for the mandala rock painting event on Saturday, Oct. 16th @ 10am TODAY in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. If we do not have at least 10 people, the event will be cancelled. 

• Mrs. Cox period H class please report to Room 115 with Ms. Ball

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 6, 2021

As we reflect on stewardship this year, let's remember that giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.

• If you haven’t turned in your signature forms to Mrs. Plankenhorn yet please do so NOW! 

• Tomorrow is a schedule 3 dress code day.  This means jeans may be worn for a minimal $3 donation.  If you choose not to participate you must follow the daily DENNIS dress code.  If you are going to wear jeans it must be jeans – no leggings, shorts or sweatpants.  Jeans must be in good repair no HOLES or RIPS.  A MODEST top will be allowed no half shirts or hoodies.   

• Service hour opportunity:  The Interact club and Knights of Columbus are looking for volunteers for their Tootsie Roll Drive this upcoming Sunday.  Sign-up sheet is in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Food is being delivered to our hungry sisters and brothers. Now it's time to fill the blue cart, again.

• Interested in the Advent reflections spoken about at Lectio last week?  See Fr. Ronald

• In Cross Country yesterday, Boys and Girls team ran in the Panther Invite at Erie Lake Country Club. The boys All Ran PR Times and were led by Miguel Jones's 17:57 20th place. Henry Orteza ran a 19:23 for 44th place, Grayson Marincic ran a 20:17 for 56th place and Josh Grob ran a 21:02 for 68th. For the girls Madelyn Torrance led the lady bruins with a 23:53 for 24th place, Macy Zeglis ran a 24:56 for 35th, Aly Hoogland ran a PR 25:38 for 39th, and Abbie George ran a HUGE PR of 27:22 for 51st.

• SENIORS-Would you like to represent our school at a local Rotary meeting? The permission form and more information have been emailed to you. If interested in attending, please notify Mrs. Nambo or Ms. Bernabei.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Following students see Mrs. Margherio today during HR – Elliot Quartucci, Gavin Sandoval, Alyssa Torri, Ava Mueller, Anthony Taylor, Victoria Mendez

• Paige Tomaseski please see Mrs. Nambo now.

• Aleda Hoogland. Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• Dylan Hunter and Jordan Martin please come to the business office now.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, October 5, 2021

We can all be stimulated to greater generosity by the known generosity of others.

• Congratulations to both golf teams on a great season to our TRAC All Conference golfers Jake Delaney 2nd team Brendon Pillion 1st team. And to Jake Delaney for his 9th place finish and qualified for the State Tournament this weekend. Great work everyone.

• If you have any forms that need turned into the office, please bring them at this time.  We have been more than fair with deadlines on these.  The forms we are looking for are for the freshmen: Birth Certificates, Immunization record and 9th grade physical, dental exam and Signature forms.  Sophomores – Juniors: Signature Forms. Seniors: Meningitis immunization record and Signature forms. Multiple emails have been sent to parents concerning these matters.  If your forms are not turned in by tomorrow, Wednesday October 6 you will be asked to go home until we receive your forms.  You will also be marked as an unexcused absence.  Which means anything you miss will not be allowed to be made up.

• Thursday is a schedule 3 dress code day.  This means jeans may be worn for a minimal $3 donation.  If you choose not to participate you must follow the daily DENNIS dress code.  If you are going to wear jeans it must be jeans – no leggings, shorts or sweatpants.  Jeans must be in good repair no HOLES or RIPS.  A MODEST top will be allowed no half shirts or hoodies.   

• Quincy University will be visiting Wednesday during lunch periods

• Service hour opportunity:  The Interact club and Knights of Columbus are looking for volunteers for their Tootsie Roll Drive this upcoming weekend.  Sign up sheet is in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office.

• Heritage Club members need to sign up in Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room TODAY for the mandala rock dotting event on Saturday, October 16th at 10:00am. Find more info in Google Classroom. 

• If you are interested in pursuing a future as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army through the ROTC program while earning your degree at NIU, EIU, SIUE or UIUC, you may be eligible for and receive the Illinois State Tuition Waiver (Scholarship) by participating in this year’s ISTW Combine on October 23rd. Click on this link application info:

  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3Zc_D8RyloWaFpRWHdOWmhmd1E?resourcekey=0-5Pv0gWEhHhhphgiOc7EZvQ&usp=sharing

• Attention Stage Rats! There will NOT be a work session today, but there will be sessions on Wednesday and Thursday---see Google Classroom for details.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students need to see Mrs. Plankenhorn during homeroom: Trenton Acuncius, Lea Asani, Ruby Burr, Summer Conlin, Matt English, James Erwin, Gia and Milana Gayan, Maureen Gensler, George and Georgina Guo, Collin Harmon,  Paul Hart, Arianna and Rylan Heersink, Dylan and Kathleen Hunter, Jake Jackson, Morgan Jones, Ari Kaufman, Renn Ludford, Ava Manicki, Madison McGunnigal, Adeline and Petra Mitchell, Kaden and Mia Monterastelli, Elliott Quartucci, Lilylu Rauh Fernandez, Stephen Shaver, Ethan Sramek, Reagan and Ryann Stoudt, Marly Tillman, Mina Trandinh, Mason Moreno, and Amanda Wojcik.

• Interested in the Advent reflections spoken about at Lectio last week?  See Fr. Ronald

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 4, 2021

With Christ, it is not how much we give, but what we do not give that is the real test.

• All Students who do not have a plastic case for your Lenovo Chromebook may come get one in Mr. Harlow’s office free of charge.

• Thursday is a schedule 3 dress code day.  This means jeans may be worn for a minimal $3 donation.  If you choose not to participate you must follow the daily DENNIS dress code.  If you are going to wear jeans it must be jeans – no leggings, shorts or sweatpants.  Jeans must be in good repair no HOLES or RIPS.  A MODEST top will be allowed no half shirts or hoodies.    

• All seniors who plan to attend college next year need to complete the FAFSA by mid-November. This is required for all student loans and many scholarships. See your student email and the guidance Facebook page for dates and times of IVCC’s Financial Aid workshops and links to other helpful FAFSA information.

• Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month September nominees: Brady Flanagan and Lia Bosnich and the October nominees: Dylan Thomas Harris and Debbie Daluga.  Their applications have been submitted to the Oglesby Elks club to compete with nominees from other area high schools. Congratulations and good luck!

• Interested in the Advent reflections spoken about at Lectio last week?  See Fr. Ronald

• The IVCC Agriculture dept is hosting an in-person open house and college fair Friday, October 15 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. as well as synchronously on Zoom. See Ms. Bernabei or go to the Guidance FB page for the rsvp link.

• The IVCC College and Career Fair is tomorrow night. Meet with over 50 colleges, 2- and 4-year college, vocational schools and military reps. Attend the FAFSA information session 6-8 pm in the IVCC gym.

• Attention Stage Rats! We will be meeting often this week, starting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Please be sure to check the Google Classroom Page every day for updates. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Adriana Buchanan please see Mr. Harlow NOW.

• Homeroom meeting tomorrow in the refectory for all girls who have signed up to play basketball this season

Daily Announcements - Friday, October 1, 2021

Comfort is a beautiful servant, but an ugly master.

• Congratulations to your Bruin golfer on a fantastic season and great job and good luck to your two sectional qualifiers Bredon Pillion and Jake Delaney who finished in 2nd place overall.  Great job good luck at sectionals

• What a great job done by the golf team yesterday the ladies qualified for sectionals as a team lead by Aleanna Mendoza who finished 3rd in the individual scoring. Good luck to everyone at Mondays sectionals.

• Over the weekend consider picking up some food for our hungry sisters and brothers and bring it in on Monday.

• The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei today during their study hall. Period D - John Brady & Jake Delaney, Period G – Bri Briggs, Gianna Grivetti & Petranella Mitchell

• Skoog’s in Utica is in need of hosts, food runners, and kitchen help.  Stop by and see Kelly at Skoog’s if you are interested.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Garrett Connelly see Fr. Ronald during homeroom today.

• Alanna Frasch please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now. 

Daily Announcements - Thursday, September 30th

Don't let your past define you.  Allow the past to serve you.  Don't let it rob you of now.  Don't let it steal your future.

• Reminder for all who signed up. Last Supper Club this evening at Garzanelli's in Oglesby at 6:00 P.M.  Cost $15.

• Yearbook meeting Friday after school.  Softball players please turn in your forms to Mrs. Griggs by Friday.

• Skoog’s in Utica is in need of hosts, food runners, and kitchen help.  Stop by and see Kelly at Skoog’s if you are interested.

• Heritage Club members can pick up shirts and sweatshirts during homeroom or after school.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students Violet Lopez, Elizabeth Huffaker, Alanna Frasch, Anthony Taylor, Logan Potthoff, Ava Mueller please see Mrs. Margherio in her office (across from Mr. McGunnigal’s office)

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, September 29th

Mercy is a compassionate understanding of another's unhappiness.

• Augustana College will be visiting during lunch today and Iowa State will be here Thursday during lunch periods.

• Lectio during lunch periods TODAY in the room across from the main office.  Lunch provided.  If you cannot attend, please let Fr. Ronald know. 

• Last Supper Club tomorrow to Garzanelli's.  Cost $15. Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door on 2nd floor. GET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST BY THE END OF SCHOOL TODAY.

• Meeting for all Stage Rats tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the student refectory. If you cannot attend, please see Fr. Dom during homeroom in room 231.

• In Cross Country last night, for the Girls, Abbie George was 5th runner for the Bruin team that place 4th at the Three rivers conference meet at BV.

  Jaelyn Weber was 14th at 23:05 to earn All-Conference.

  Madelyn Torrance was 18th 23:43,

  Macy Zeglis was bugged in at 25:30

  Aly Hoogland was 33rd at 25:56.

  For the Boys they were led by Miguel Jones's 18th place in 18:28,

  Henry Orteza was 42nd in 19:59,

  Greyson Marincic 48th at 20:18 

  Josh Grob 71st in 22:30. Great Races by all.

• Yearbook staff: Meeting Friday after school to finalize the cover/theme idea.  Please post your ideas on the shareable document on classroom.

• Softball Players: Please return form to Mrs. Griggs by Friday. 

• Tea Club today after school in Commons area.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, September 28th

People don't walk around with signs.  But, everyone's struggling with something.  When we are mindful of this, we are gentler with others.

• CONGRATULATIONS to this year’s DAR (Daughter’s of the Revolution) winner Ben Koyak and our SAR (Sister’s of the Revolution) winner Duncan Lawler.  These gentlemen were 2 of the 6 nominated by the faculty and then voted on by their class.  Students are nominated and voted on for their leadership, dependability, service and patriotism towards others and the community! 

• The yearbook staff would like to add comments and quotes in this year’s yearbook on events held throughout the school year.  A survey has been emailed to all students.  Please complete as soon as possible.

• Reminder to the yearbook staff: There will be a meeting after school this Friday to finalize the theme/cover ideas.  Please try to attend if you would like to help with the theme and cover.

• Model United Nations meeting today after school in the Refectory.

• Lectio during lunch periods on tomorrow in the room across from the main office.  Lunch provided.  If you cannot attend, please let Fr. Ronald know. 

• Last Supper Club on Thursday to Garzanelli's.  Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door on 2nd floor. Please get your name on the list.

• The LaSalle County Historical Society is requesting help with the Burgoo this year.  Students can earn as many hours as they want to work.  Help is needed on October 9th and 10th from 8:00am until the evening both days.  Students will be helping with vendor placement, being runners for the organizers, etc.  There are many tasks and they need lots of help. Students can work a couple of hours or all day.  See Mr. McGunnigal for more information.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SBASG Representatives will meet in the following rooms

• Freshmen – Conference Room (across from Main Office); Sophomores – Collaborative Room; Juniors – Refectory; Seniors – The Loft

• Payton Giordano, Madison McGunnigal, Brady Flanagan, and Erin Gray please report for your homeroom meetings now.

• Tyler Jordan please see Mrs. Plankenhorn now.

• Ava Manicki see coach cummings during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Monday, September 27

Choose your dream but always know the road that will lead you home again.

• Congratulations to Logan Potthoff and Isabella Hagenbuch 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. Logan and Isabella please see Ms. Bernabei for more information.

• Lectio during lunch periods on coming Wednesday. 

• Last Supper Club on Thursday.  Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door on 2nd floor.

• Still time to bring in food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Soon, we will make a delivery to the food pantry

• Period F PE report to Mrs. Griggs room (Library) for class today.

• Students – Please remember that per the Chromebook student policy, Chromebooks are to be used for educational purposes only.  Although your activity is not monitored 24/7, I do get alerts when gaming and movie sites are used during school hours.  Chromebooks are not monitored to get you in trouble, they are monitored for your safety.  Mr. Harlow’s office door is always open.  If you have any questions about this please feel free to stop in. 

• A HUGE THANK YOU to any and all who helped make this past Homecoming Week a GREAT SUCCESS for all of the Bruins!  From Dress-Up Spirit Days to the Parade to the Dance – it was simply AMAZING!

• All SBASG Class representatives need to report to Coach McGunnigal for their study hall periods today.

• Mrs. Olivero-Gong’s period D and G need to report to the study hall for class today, you will have an assignment on classroom.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Andrea Brandner.  Please see Fr. Ronald now during homeroom.

• SBASG Class Representatives will meet by class tomorrow during homeroom.  Locations of each meeting will be announced tomorrow

Daily Announcements - Friday, September 24, 2021

To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.

• 2 bracelets were found on benches on the SENIOR side of the football field last night.  See Coach McGunnigal to claim

• These students need to bring their payments to Mrs. Rynkewicz: Katriene Sibbaluca, Jessica Waddell, Paige Kraml, & Libby Huffaker

• Heritage Club members: Today is the last day to complete the survey for October's event. Information will be sent out at the end of the September for those who plan to participate.

• The variety show will be held in the gym tonight at 7:30. If you are participating in the show, please be here by 7:00.  Students & faculty come out and support everyone involved!

• Softball players signed up to sell 50/50 if you do not remember your time, please see Mrs. Griggs today! Be on time and wear a St. Bede shirt!

• Lectio this coming Wednesday.  Details to follow.

• Last Supper Club this coming Thursday.  Sign-up sheet on Fr. Ronald's office door on 2nd floor.

• Still time to bring in food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Soon, we will make a delivery to the food pantry

• Kohl’s is hiring for seasonal associates.  Flexible schedule text “apply” to 24508.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Veronica Bartlett, Violet Lopez, Matthew Pozzi, Alyssa Shirz, Lorelei Denny, and Hunter Savage please see Mrs. Plankenhorn NOW.

• The following students need to see Mr. Harlow IMMEDIATELY and bring your chromebook:  Brady Flanagan, Maureen Gensler, Erin Gray, Grace Maschmann, Rylee McGunnigal, Payge Pyszka, Nathan Husser, Bri Briggs, Alyssa Engels, Abby Michaels, Macy Zeglis

• Jordan Coventry and Andrea Brandner.  Please see Fr. Ronald now.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, September 22nd

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday September 22, 2021

Homecoming means coming home to what is in your heart.

• Students that are eating lunches in the LOFT, you need to dump your garbage and return your tray IN THE REFECTORY! Do not leave trays in the LOFT.

• Next Monday, September 27 is a 1- hour late arrival.  Classes will start at 8:50 a.m.

• Softball signups for this coming Spring softball season will be during lunch periods today at the table outside the refectory. Coach Sons is also looking for 5 girls to help park cars Saturday for the Homecoming.

• Softball players sign up to sell 50/50. We still need volunteers for one hour shifts between 10-1

• Variety Show practice tonight will begin at 7:45. All must attend tonight and tomorrow to be in the show Friday night at 7:30

• Tomorrow is picture retakes:  Any underclassmen that did not get their picture taken back in August needs to get it taken tomorrow with your uniform top on.  If you are wanting a retake of your August picture today is the day to do that as well, be sure to bring a uniform top for your photo if you are wearing dress up clothes for mass.  SENIORS: Many of you need your first picture taken, you MUST do this TOMORROW the following students have not yet signed up:  Tomorrow is dress up day for mass so seniors you should all be dressed appropriately for your senior portrait.

• Are you interested in attending the US Merchant Marine Academy, West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, or Coast Guard academies after high school? Attend the virtual information session on Sept 28. Go to the guidance FB page or see Ms. Bernabei for the link.

•   St. Margaret’s Spring Valley is looking for a Dietary Aide.  Hours are 3:30PM – 7:00PM a few days a week.  If you are interested in this position, please see Mrs. Plankenhorn for more information.

• SENIORS:  Check your email right now!  Everyone needs to VOTE for this year’s DAR recipient NOW!

•   The Student Commons will be closed starting today after school until Monday to prepare for our Homecoming festivities.  If you need to stay after school for practices or games the rest of the week you will report to the LOFT or the REFECTORY.  Study halls will be held in your study hall teachers’ classrooms, except for E period.  E period study hall will be held in 226B on Thursday and 212 on Friday.

• Lectio next week.  Details to follow

• Homecoming mass tomorrow.  Let's come ready to participate.

• Last Supper Club this coming Wednesday.  See Fr. Ronald if you want to help plan the outing.

• Still time to bring in food for our hungry sisters and brothers.  Soon, we will make a delivery to the food pantry

• All students that have Lenovo Chromebooks:  All Chromebooks that have been issued by Mr. Harlow came with plastic cases.  Those cases MUST remain on your Chromebook AT ALL TIMES.  If you damage your Chromebook and it does not have a case on it, the warranty is voided, and I am under no obligation to have it repaired free of charge.  If you do not have a case, or the case is broken let me know and I will see if I can get it replaced, but there is no guarantee I can do that. Please remember you are NOT allowed to put stickers or draw on your Chromebooks until you graduate.  Chromebooks are St. Bede property until then. 

• The following students need to bring their payments to Mrs. Rynkewicz TODAY: Brady Flanagan, Duncan Lawler, Debbie Daluga, Katriene Sibbaluca, Jessica Waddell, Paige Kraml, Alondra Delao, Libby Huffaker, and Avery Entrican.

• Attention Heritage Club members: There is a survey in Google Classroom for an event in October. Please complete this ASAP. 

• Congratulations to Brendan Pillion and Jake Delaney on earning 7th and 9th place yesterday at the TRAC Conference golf meet.  Way to go gentlemen.

• Girls Tennis fell 3- 2 to Pontiac Paige Kraml won in #1 singles and Krystal De La Torre # 2 singles.

•  Students bringing a student from any another school to the Homecoming Dance MUST get the Guest Request Form by Friday of this week

•  The girls and boys had GREAT night at Kewanee:   The Girls finish 2nd out of 5 teams last night, losing to Cambridge but beating Rockridge, Bureau Valley and ROWVA. Top Finishers for the Bruins were Jaelyn Weber 5th at 23:43, Madelyn Torrance 10th 24:38, Macy Zeglis 14th 25:01, Aly Hoogland 26:54, and Abbie George 29:51 EXCELLENT TEAM FINISH! For the Boys: Greyson Marincic was 15th at 21:09 and Henry Orteza 16th 21:36

• Volunteers needed to sing at mass tomorrow. Please email Mrs. Griggs if you can sing and she will email you the music.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, September 21st

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Homecoming unites the past and the present.

• This Thursday is picture retakes:  Any underclassmen that did not get their picture taken back in August needs to get it taken on Thursday.  If you are wanting a retake of your August picture today is the day to do that as well.  SENIORS: Many of you need your first picture taken, you MUST do this on this date the following students have not yet signed up: Trenton Acuncius and Quenten Sondgeroth.  Seniors you may wear your dress clothes to school for you picture or bring your dress clothes and change for your picture.  You will be called and sent for your picture when the photographers are ready for you.

•   Next Monday, September 27 is a 1- hour late arrival.  Classes will start at 8:50 a.m.

• Today a recruiter for the US Army will be visiting during lunch periods.

• Lincoln College will be visiting tomorrow (Wednesday 22) and Saint Francis College for Nursing will be here Friday (Sept 24).

• Any students who ordered car decals or yard signs please pick up your items in Mrs. Gengler’s office.

• Softball signups for this coming Spring softball season will be tomorrow during lunch period, at the table outside the refectory. Coach Sons is also looking for 5 girls to help park cars Saturday for the Homecoming festivities from 8 am - 10 am. Please let Mrs. Griggs know if you can help out. As a perk, doughnuts will be provided.

• Attention softball players: Mrs. Griggs needs volunteers to work 1 hour shifts between 10-1 selling 50/50 tickets. If you can help, please see her or send an email.  Freshman-Seniors welcome!

• Lectio and Last Supper Club next week.  Details to follow.

•   Homecoming mass on Thursday.  Let's come ready to celebrate.

• All variety show participants MUST be at the rehearsal Wed. at 7:30 and Thursday after the powder puff game to participate in the show Friday.

• Softball players, Mrs. Griggs needs players to volunteer to work one-hour shifts selling 50/50 from 10-1.  Please see her or email her for a time.

• Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Homecoming Dance.  Guest request forms MUST be turned in before Friday this week or your guest will NOT be allowed to attend the Dance.

•   Mums will continue to be sold all this week at $5 each.  Today they are being sold at lunch outside the refectory!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students see Mrs. Plankenhorn during HR today – Daliayah Farris, Aidan Ernat, Rubi De la Torre, Kylie Cofoid, Brianda Cain, Tyreke Fortney

• Bella Hagenbuch.  Please see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• SBASG General Assembly is meeting during homeroom today in the Collaborative Room

• All students dressed in their Hawaiian attire please come to the stairs of the science center now for a photo.

Daily Announcements - Monday, September 20th

THE BIGGEST REWARDS IN LIFE ARE FOUND OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE. LIVE WITH IT. FEAR AND RISK ARE PREREQUISITES IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY A LIFE OF SUCCESS AND ADVENTURE.

• STUDENTS:  If you are caught vaping or on your cell phone this week you will NOT be allowed to attend Homecoming. 

• Softball signups for this coming Spring softball season will be held on Wednesday September 22nd during lunch period, at the table outside the refectory. Coach Sons is also looking for 5 girls to help park cars Saturday for the Homecoming festivities from 8 am - 10 am. Please let Mrs. Griggs know if you can help out. As a perk, doughnuts will be provided.

• STUDENTS: Lockers need to be locked at all times with your St. Bede issued lock.  Locker checks will begin soon if your locker is not locked you will be fined $5 and $10 if you have no lock.

• The variety show needs more acts to be able to hold the show on Friday night.  Remember acts can be skits, dances, instrumental or vocal solo. Come tonight at 7:30 for the rehearsal in the gym.

• Attention Softball Players:  Coach Sons and Coach Griggs need you to volunteer to work a time slot between 8-1directing cars in the parking lot by the softball field and to sell 50/50 raffle tickets.  This will help raise funds to buy equipment for our team.  Freshman- Seniors are encouraged to help! Email Mrs. Griggs or stop and see Coach Sons Wednesday at lunch.

• Homecoming Mums are a long-time tradition for Saint Bede Homecoming.  These are silk flowers that can be worn by your date or your mom or grandmother to the football game.  You can order these at lunch all this week for $5.  They will be distributed on Friday.

• Dance tickets will be sold today and tomorrow at lunches.  All students who purchase tickets are being given a COVID screening form which MUST BE RETURNED COMPLETE AT THE DANCE!

• Anyone looking for service hours, Mr. Hancock could use some help Saturday please see him for details.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• MEETING TOMORROW: SBASG General Assembly tomorrow during homeroom in the Collaborative Room.

Daily Announcements - Friday, September 17th

LIFE ONLY COMES AROUND ONCE, SO DO WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY, AND BE WITH WHOEVER MAKES YOU SMILE

• Next week’s Homecoming Week Spirit Days are a chance for your class to win (or maintain) the Spirit Stick!  Get involved by getting creative!  Please remember modesty and appropriateness in all dress!  Also, these are not days to “not wear uniforms” they are days for fun and school community – put some thought into your participation!

• Work study students: If you have been assigned to a fall event to work you will have an email from Ms. Bohne.  Those that are assigned to any volleyball games you need to be at the concession stand at 4:45 pm.  Ms. Bohne mistakenly told you 6:45. Varsity football workers should arrive between 6:30-6:45pm

• Student ID’s required for entry into all home games.  If you don’t have your ID see Mrs. Plankenhorn or you will have to pay the $3 entry fee.

• The varsity football players that helped Mr. Hancock this summer with moving classrooms, please send him your verification through X2Vol so he can verify your hours.

• Homecoming Dance Ticket sales will continue next week at all lunches through Tuesday!!  $20 per person to attend the Homecoming Dance.

• Picture retakes are scheduled for September 23 for underclassmen and any seniors that missed their original senior portrait date or are wanting a retake from your original picture.  Underclassmen that have not gotten their picture for the yearbook yet are: Alex Ankiewicz, Haiden Ator, Evan Fitzpatrick, Alana Frasch, Isaiah Hart, Amanda Wojcik, and Angel Zhai.  Seniors that need portraits and have NOT signed up yet in the office: Trenton Acuncius, Anna An, Tyreke Fortney, Stephen Shaver, Quenten Sondgeroth, and Sophia Su. Please stop in Mrs. Plankenhorn’s office and get signed up.

• Today is the last day to sign up for the variety show.  Everyone received the google form link yesterday by email.  First rehearsal is Sunday in the church at 7pm.  Once you have done your act, you may go home. Masks must be worn inside the gym.

• Yearbook meeting today after school in the music room, if you cannot attend, please email Mrs. Griggs.  The theme and the cover will be discussed.  50/50 tickets will be sold today at the football game and the profit will go to the yearbook club.  If you would like to help sell tickets let Mrs. Griggs know by the end of the day.

• Cross Country: Girls won their match against SV and PC:  Winning the girls race was Madelyn Torrance, 2nd was Macy Zeglis, 3rd Jaelyn Weber, 4th was Aly Hoogland, and 5th was Abbie George. Boys: Winning the boys race Miguel Jones, 4th was Greyson Marincic, 6th was Josh Grob, and 7th was Steven Zhang

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students See Mrs. Plankenhorn during HR today – Tanayiah Allison, Haiden Ator, Jazmin Barreras-Vazquez, Veronica Bartlett, Samantha Blazkiewicz, Andrea Brandner

• Payton Giordano see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom

Daily Announcements - Thursday, September 16th

YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY. YOU DESERVE TO LIVE A LIFE YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT. DON’T LET OTHERS MAKE YOU FORGET THAT.

• Congratulations to your Bruin Golf team the Ladies took 2nd place in the TRAC Tournament yesterday. Making first team all-conference was Breanne Briggs finishing 8th, Gianna Grivetti 7th and Aleanna Mendoza with a 2nd place finish. Great job ladies!

• Model United Nations (MUN) meeting after school today in The Loft. If you haven’t joined the Google Classroom yet, use Code fpoal2c

• Students: You are only allowed to use the student bathrooms.  The faculty and staff bathrooms are for faculty and staff.

• Picture retakes are scheduled for September 23 for underclassmen and any seniors that missed their original senior portrait date or are wanting a retake from your original picture.  Underclassmen that have not gotten their picture for the yearbook yet are: Alex Ankiewicz, Haiden Ator, Evan Fitzpatrick, Alana Frasch, Isaiah Hart, Amanda Wojcik, and Angel Zhai.  Seniors that need portraits and have NOT signed up yet in the office: Trenton Acuncius, Anna An, Brianda Cain, Tyreke Fortney, Giavanna Gayan, Paul Hart, Stephen Shaver, Quenten Sondgeroth, Sophia Su, and Esabell Wei.

• Yearbook staff: Mrs Griggs needs volunteers to sell 50/50 tickets at the football game this Friday. Money earned will go directly to our club. Email if you can help out!

• Basketball conditioning for tonight is canceled.  We will resume next week.

• If you are planning on participating in the variety show, and your act is not the senior skit, you need to email Mrs. Griggs by Friday. The first rehearsal is Sunday at 7:00 in the gym.   Yearbook club will meet Friday after school from 2:45-3:30 Please make sure you have signed into e design and completed the interest survey on the google classroom.

• Next week’s Homecoming Week Spirit Days are a chance for your class to win (or maintain) the Spirit Stick!  Get involved by getting creative!  Please remember modesty and appropriateness in all dress!  Also, these are not days to “not wear uniforms” they are days for fun and school community – put some thought into your participation!

• Students: Our Academic Achievement office is ready and waiting to help you be more successful in your classes.

  If you are earning a failing grade in any subject, you need to report to room 241 for assistance.

  Please let your Study Hall teacher know that you are going each day.

• Students: Free entry into home sporting events but you MUST show your ID. If you do not have an ID and think you may be going to the game stop in the office and give Mrs. Plankenhorn your name.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ava Cole, Brendan Pillion, Renn Ludford, Hayden Arkins, and Kylie Cofoid see Coach McGunnigal today during homeroom