ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 28, 2022

Too often we are bold when we should be timid and timid when we should be bold.  Holy moments require boldness. 

•  SAT Word of Day: Tawdry-showy but cheap

• The Toy drive is underway.  Toys and books due by the end of this week.  Thanks to all who have already been generous.

• Girls' TEC this first weekend.

• Lectio groups tomorrow and Wednesday.  Tomorrow Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors in Lunch 1.   Wednesday:  Juniors and Seniors in lunch 2.

•  NET Days on Thursday and Friday. Sophomores on Thursday and Freshmen on Friday.

•  Tomorrow is a paid Sweatpants Day! Bring your $5.00 if you wish to participate! Remember, NO HOODIES are allowed.

•  Anyone interested in shopping with Fr. Ron for the Toy Drive on Wednesday after school, please see him TODAY to let him know you will be participating.

•  Attention Stage Rats!!!! Work sessions tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 PM in the gym.

• See Fr. Dom if you want to get some service hours later this week.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  There will be a brief Ambassador Meeting during homeroom TODAY!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 22, 2022

• SAT Word of Day: Grotto-small cave or cave-like structure

•  Happy Lebanese Independence Day from Heritage Club

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky today during homeroom: Arianna Heersink, Weston Heersink, Clayton Justi, Jaxon Kozak, & Violet Lopez

• Any senior who did not receive the permission slip for the Illinois Holocaust Museum trip needs to see Mrs. Rynkewicz NOW. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, November 21, 2022

The saints are friends who encourage us by their example to embrace life more fully.

•  SAT Word of Day: Scrupulous-diligent attention to details

•  Our Thanksgiving mass is tomorrow. We will have a food collection.  Your religion teachers have a list of suggested items for each class so we can have a variety.  If they have not announced the items, ask them to do so. Bring your food items to mass.

•  Toy drive has begun.  Please you the Thanksgiving break to pick up a toy or book.  They are due by December 1st.  

•  Scholastic Bowl at L-P today meet outside the Refectory after school.

•  Congratulations, Greyson Marincic on making the All-Tournament team at the Riverdale Tournament this weekend Greyson answered 26 tossups to earn 5th place among individuals.

•  Congratulations to the Sophomore Girls’ Basketball team for winning first place in the Thanksgiving Tournament this weekend!

•  All softball planning to play softball this spring, please meet Tuesday right after school in the science center to sign up so coaches can make sure we have enough uniforms.  It will take less than 10 minutes.  See Mrs. Griggs if you absolutely cannot attend.

•  We will have a Tea Club meeting Tuesday after school in the Perino science center commons.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 111 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  If you are interested in St. Bede Academy’s new Podcast Club, come see Ms. Staggs in room 213 during homeroom today.

•  Would the following students see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom:

  Tanayiah Allison, Jazmin Barreras-Vasquez, Samantha Blaskiewicz, Johnnie Brown, and Rubi De La Torre

•  Seniors interested in pursuing the skilled trades after graduation, especially electricians and welders: a representative from Marquis Energy in Hennepin will be here on Dec 9th during period G to share information about their paid apprenticeship opportunities.  Sign up now in the counseling office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, November 17, 2022

God's mercy meets us in the here and now and leads to everlasting life.

• SAT Word of Day: Obfuscate-to confuse

• There will be a brief Ambassador meeting after school TODAY in the Perino Science Center. We will be reviewing the Open House and Placement Test, as well as talking about events for the rest of 2022.

• Culver's is hosting a fundraiser night for Peru Catholic School tonight from 5-8 PM. Stop here for dinner or dessert to help one of our local Catholic schools!

•  Last Supper Club today at Cafe Grace.  For those who need a ride, we will leave at 5:30 from the science center.

• Girls' Teens Encounter Christ weekend the first weekend of December.  See Fr. Ronald for more information.

•  Our Thanksgiving service is on Tuesday. We will have a food collection.  Your religion teachers have a list of suggested items for each class.

• Reminder that tomorrow is the Blood Drive. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Brady.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Prom committee meeting today in PSC #16 during homeroom.

• The following students Katie Zeller, Sue Huynh, Gorden Chen, Kamila Ortiz, Anna Cyrocki, Aubrey Siebert, Lili Soliman, Samantha Blaskiewicz, Daliayah Farris please go to Miss Gaviña’s classroom, 115, right now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The ways of the Lord may not be easy, and at times may be very difficult, but they are almost always simple.

• SAT Word of Day: Tout-attempt to sell something by aggressively pestering

•  Where can you see kings, queens, dragons AND puppets? At Fall Theatre this weekend!  Join us at 7:30 pm in the abbey church lecture hall for three short children's plays. Saint Bede students get in free, and so do all grade school children. So, bring your younger brothers and sisters. Fun for all ages!

•  Blood drive permission slips are due TODAY! Please drop them off in Ms. Brady’s room. Extra copies can be found in the main office.

• Today is your last chance to sign up for the blood drive, please see Miss Brady today if you'd like to donate.

•  Last Supper Club tomorrow at Cafe Grace.  Transportation available.  Sign-up sheet outside Fr. Ronald's office. Please sign up before end of school-today.

•  Girls' Teens Encounter Christ weekend the first weekend of December.  See Fr. Ronald for more information.

•  Are you handy?  See Fr. Ronald.  He needs help putting a small bookcase together.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 111 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• SBASG executive board please see Miss Brady now!

•  Joe Bima, Addison Derlein, Makenzie Hanson, Tegan Hewitt, Oliva Orteza, Hunter Savage, Amy Tran, Katie Zeller, Jaelyn Weber please come to the counseling office now.

  Today’s Lunch

• Sloppy Joes w/ Waffle Fries

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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

•  SAT Word of Day: Jettison-throw or drop for an airplane or ship

•  Last Supper Club this Thursday at a great place in Princeton - Cafe Grace.  Transportation available.  Sign-up sheet outside Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Girls' Teens Encounter Christ weekend the first weekend of December.  See Fr. Ronald for more information.

•  Our Fall Theatre Production is this Friday and Saturday and we are presenting three short children's plays. Join us at 7:30 pm in the abbey church lecture hall. Saint Bede students get in free, and so do all grade school children. So, bring your younger brothers and sisters, especially anyone who might be interested in attending Saint Bede.

•  Peru Catholic School is hosting a fundraiser at Culver’s in Peru on Thursday, November 17 from 5-8 PM. A portion of their proceeds will go to Peru Catholic.

•  Scholastic Bowl practice afterschool today in the art studio

• For our female students, with the colder weather you are reminded that sweat pants worn under the skirts is not permissible under the St. Bede dress code. 

•  Also, students are only permitted to park in designated student parking areas regardless of the time or event.  Please refrain from parking in areas NOT designated as student parking.

•  Thank you in advance for your attention to these reminders.

• These students need to check their email ASAP for Heritage Club info for Friday: Katie Zeller, Sue Huynh, Gordon Chen, Kamila Ortiz, Olivia Lin, Anna Cyrocki, Aubrey Siebert, Lillian Soliman, and Samantha Blaskiewicz. 

• ATTENTION!!!!! There have been a number of students leaving their belongings in convenient locations around the building during lunch instead of their lockers or classrooms. This is NOT permitted and if your belongings are found during lunch beginning today, you WILL be issued a JUG! Your belongings are required to be in your locker or classroom.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Gus Burr and Gino Ferrari please come to the main office during homeroom

• Amy Tran, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office during homeroom.

  Today’s Lunch: 

• Macaroni and Cheese w/ Breadstick

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Friday, November 11, 2022

Trust God.  He made you. He knows what he's doing.

• SAT Word of the Day: Repose-a state of rest.

• On Monday, we'll start collecting toys for the Christmas Toy Drive.  More information will be given at tomorrow's prayer service.

• Don’t forget to Save the Date: Nov. 16th is the LaSalle Rotary Festival of Lights! 50% of the proceeds go to our school!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Thursday, November 10, 2022

God loves a good mess, if it helps us get the message.  And He's O.K. with things breaking sometimes, especially when it allows Him to break through to us.

• SAT Word of the Day: Berate-Scold or criticize.

• Tomorrow is Veterans Day.  Papers are on the table outside the student dining room. You can write names of veterans you know. Do so by lunch TODAY.   

• On Monday we'll start collecting toys for the Christmas Toy Drive.  More information will be given at tomorrow's prayer service.     

• Mr. Allen’s period F class report to Mrs. Leffelman’s classroom PSC Rm 16.

•  Heritage Club members need to complete the interest survey in Google Classroom by Friday, 11/4. 

• Attention Fall Theatre: Today’s rehearsal is cancelled. Our next rehearsal will be for the full cast Sunday evening at 7:30 PM.

• Save The Date- Nov. 16th, Festival of Lights at LaSalle Rotary Park! 50% of proceeds will go to St. Bede Academy.

• Detentions will be in room 14 today.

• Today’s Lunch: Chicken Alfredo & Garlic Bread.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Prom committee meeting today during homeroom in PSC #16.

• Grady Gillan, Kailey Moore, Sapphire Maples, and Macy Zeglis please come to the main office during homeroom.

• Lea Asani, Ari Heersink, Ali Rimmele, Kylie Cofoid, Amy Tran, Georgina Guo, Macy Zeglis, Sammie Wagner, and Logan Pineda - report to the Loft during Homeroom.

• Would the following students please report to the room across from the business office at this time? Austin Tai, Yoyo Zhang, Katelyn Harth, Sure Huynh, Freya Li, Jason Song and Paige Tomaseski.

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Wednesday, November 9, 2022

By changing the way, you see the world, you change the way you see yourself.

•   SAT Word of the Day: Abet- encourage or assist.

• Friday is Veterans Day.  Papers are on the table outside the student dining room. You can put names of veterans you know.  We will pray for all of them on Friday. 

• If your family may be interested in hosting National Evangelization Team members when they are here for NET days on December 1st and 2nd, please see Fr. Ronald for more information.

• Want a part time job where you can learn some home repair skills?  A friend who has rental homes is looking for a worker.  See Fr. Ronald, if interested.

• If you are in boy scouts, please see Fr. Ronald, now.

• Save the Date- Wednesday, November 16th LaSalle Rotary Park Festival of Lights- 50% of proceeds will go to our school!!!

• Peer tutoring will take place in room 111 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

• If you are interested in Mr. Fitz's science club there will be a meeting this Thursday After school.  In the science club we compete in stem related competitions and after-school lab events like bridge pal or edible car contest.  The join code for the science club is https://classroom.google.com/c/NTA0NDQ4NDI1NTk3?cjc=2se7p7z  

  2se7p7z.

• Attention all students: make sure that you have your ID card at lunch. Scanning your card at lunch makes the line move quicker, meaning you get more time to eat!

• Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Bowling Team on their victory over Eria-Prophetstown yesterday.  The top four individual performances were achieved by the Bruins with Dominic Fonderoli leading the way with both the high game (221) and high series (610).  

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Are you an Ambassador or Delegate? Do you wear a size medium or large shirt? See Mr. Steben during homeroom today to pick up a free Ambassador shirt from previous years. First come, first served!

• Ryan Shue please come to the main office during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Have the courage to be different. Don't let yourselves get swallowed up by a society of consumption and empty appearances.

•   SAT Word of the Day: Provincial-of or concerning a province or country.

• Friday is Veterans Day.  We will have a prayer service.  Papers are on the table outside the student dining room. You can put names of veterans you know.   We will pray for all of them on Friday.   

• If your family may be interested in hosting National Evangelization Team members when they are here for NET days on December 1st and 2nd, please see Fr. Ronald for more information.

• Want a part-time job where you can learn some home repair skills?  A friend who has rental homes is looking for a worker.  See Fr. Ronald, if interested.

• Interested in donating blood on Friday? Sign ups will be outside the Refectory today and tomorrow!

• There will be a Student Government meeting during homeroom in the Science Center today!

• A rep. from Marquis will be at St. Bede during period G on Dec. 9, 2022 to provide information and answer questions about future job opportunities. Sign up to attend in the counseling office or with Mrs. Hurst. Seniors only!!!

• Congratulations to the Elks Teen of the Month November nominees: Ryan Brady & Macy Zeglis and December nominee: Kristal De La Torre. Their applications have been submitted to the Oglesby Elks club to compete with nominees from other area high schools for Teen of the Month. Congratulations and good luck! 

• The next and last Elks Teen of the Month application deadline is February 6th. Right now, I have zero applications from boys! If you have not been selected as a nominee you can update and resubmit your application. If you have been selected as a nominee but did not win Teen of the Month you cannot reapply.

• Fall Theatre after school in the gym for all who are available.

• Rehearsal at 7:30 pm for “Prince”

• Heritage Club members need to complete the interest survey in Google Classroom by Friday, 11/4. 

•  If you are interested in Mr. Fitz's science club there will be a meeting this wed after school.  In the science club we compete in stem related competitions and after-school lab events like bridge pal or edible car contest.  The join code for the science club is https://classroom.google.com/c/NTA0NDQ4NDI1NTk3?cjc=2se7p7z   2se7p7z

• Service Opportunities: Wednesday, Nov 9th- Crossbridge Church 4:00PM (Behind Debo’s Hardware). Thursday, Nov 10th- Spring Valley Christian Youth Center (in basement of courthouse).

• Save the Date: Wednesday, November 16th LaSalle Rotary Park Festival of Lights- 50% of proceeds will be donated to our school!!!!!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Bella Hagenbuch please come to the main office during homeroom.

• If you are in boy scouts, please see Fr. Ronald, now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Monday, November 7, 2022

Everything that happens every day is an opportunity for holiness.  The way we interact with others, the way we work and study and how we use our free time are all opportunities to grow in holiness.

• SAT Word of the Day: Imperious-assuming power without justification.

• Friday is Veterans Day.  We will have a prayer service.  Papers will be place on the table outside the student dining room. You can put names of veterans you know.   We will pray for all of them on Friday.

• Each year we participate in a TOY DRIVE so children less fortunate have a good Christmas.  This year they want toys by December 1st.  Watch for announcements about how we will have our drive at St. Bede.

• If your family may be interested in hosting National Evangelization Team members when they are here for NET days on December 1st and 2nd, please let Fr. Ronald know.

• Students in Mr. H's period G class report to Mrs. Manning's room (201) today.

• Fall Theatre rehearsal tonight at 7:30 p.m.

• Attention Stage Rats! Homeroom meeting tomorrow in the refectory for all those who worked on the Variety Show backdrop.

• A rep. from Marquis will be at St. Bede during period G on Dec. 9, 2022 to provide information and answer questions about future job opportunities. Sign up to attend in the counseling office or with Mrs. Hurst. Seniors only.

• Interested in donating blood on Friday? Sign ups will be outside the Refectory today and tomorrow!

• Peer tutoring will take place in room 111 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

• Lunch today: Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There will be an Ambassador Meeting in the Loft during Homeroom today.

• Steven Zhang to the Main Office during Homeroom Please!

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Thursday, November 3, 2022

Those who can hold their tongue have enormous inner strength.  It is likely that those who cannot hold their tongue, have lost control in other areas of life as well.

•  If your family may be interested in hosting National Evangelization Team members when they are here for NET days on December 1st and 2nd, please let Fr. Ronald know.

• Esports wins again!  Our Smash Ultimate team; Julian Villava, Gavin Sandoval, and Noah Buck won against De LaSalle Institute in Chicago, 2-1.

•  Boys basketball officially starts Monday, November 7th. Practice schedules will be posted on Twitter and Facebook. Contact coach Hanson with any questions.

•  Any students interested in film production and design, social media videos, etc. please see Mr. Armato.  If enough students are interested, we will try to start a club and work on some athletic related promotional type projects.  

•  Students check your St. Bede email to get your orders in for Golf Regional Championship t-shirts.

•  Mrs. Manning's E2 World History class will report to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room (204) for class today. Bring your Chromebooks. 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

We need to be a source of encouragement in our friends' lives.

•  Today is All Souls Day. In prayer, let us remember all our deceased relatives and friends.

•  There are some food items in the Big Blue Cart.  We need more.  When full food will be delivered to help our hungry sisters and brothers.

•  Congratulations: Gianna Grivetti, the News Tribune Golfer of the Year. A great finish to 4 great years of Bruin golf we are proud of you “G”

•  Faculty & Staff: there is an order form for desk calendars in the mail room next to the paper cutters. Please put down the amount you need and include your department account number.

•  Esports win again!  Our Splatoon team; Gavin Sandoval, Micah Huettemann, Julian Villava, and Noah Buck, swept White Hall High School in Arkansas 3-0

• Mr. Davy’s C period class please report to Mrs. Morrow’s room (room 210) on THURSDAY and FRIDAY this week.

• Fr. Dom’s Religion Classes will be meeting in the Refectory today.

•   Any students interested in film production and design, social media videos, etc. please see Mr. Armato.  If enough students are interested, we will try to start a club and work on some athletic related promotional type projects. 

•  Logan Potthoff, Michael Shaw, and Jason Yang please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office after school.

• There will be no detention today.  Students who were to complete their det's today will be given until tomorrow to complete.  Any questions, please see Mr. Armato

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 1, 2022

There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.

•   Today is All Saints Day. We'll have an All-School mass.  Readers, banner carriers and Eucharistic ministers-- remember your role.

•  SAT Word of the Day: Sinecure-position requiring little or no work

•  Congratulations to September Teen of the Month winner Madelyn Torrance for October and John Brady for October. Madelyn and John are now eligible for the Teen of the Year competition at the end of the school year.

•  Seniors: Nov and Dec Elks Teen of the Month applications are due on Friday this week!  Students who have already turned in an application but have not been selected as Teen of the Month should make sure their applications are updated and shared with Ms. Bernabei in Google. Your application will be considered again. More applications from senior boys are needed!!!

•  Any students interested in film production and design, social media videos, etc. please see Mr. Armato.  If enough students are interested, we will try to start a club and work on some athletic related promotional type projects.  

•  Rehearsal for Fall Theatre will be at 2:30 today.

•  Just a reminder that today is the last day to turn in AP forms and money to Mrs. Pettway. Any forms and money turned in after today will include a late fee of $40. See Mrs. Pettway with any questions.

•  Congratulations to September Teen of the Month winner Madelyn Torrance for October and John Brady for October. Madelyn and John are now eligible for the Teen of the Year competition at the end of the school year.

•  Seniors: Nov and Dec Elks Teen of the Month applications are due on Friday this week!  Students who have already turned in an application but have not been selected as Teen of the Month should make sure their applications are updated and shared with Ms. Bernabei in Google. Your application will be considered again. More applications from senior boys are needed!!!

• Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

•  Ambassadors will meet briefly after school TODAY. We will be going over setup details for the Open House tomorrow.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 31, 2022

Have you become focused on yourself? If you focus on yourself, it will consume you.  Get outside of yourself. Focus on others. Serve.

• SAT Word of the Day: Paramount- more important than anything else.

•  Congratulations to the new cast of Fall Theatre! We will rehearse today and tomorrow after school. 

•  Attention Stage rats! We will work tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym, getting ready for Open House. 

•  Tomorrow is All Saints Day. We'll have an All-School mass.  Readers, banner carriers and Eucharistic ministers-- remember your role.

• If you are planning to attend try-outs today for Girls Basketball, make sure you check in with Mr. Armato to make sure you are approved to begin participation. 

•  Ambassadors in the Skit Group: we will meet tonight at 6:30 for skit practice. Please bring your Chromebooks.

• Peer tutoring will take place in room 111 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Ambassadors in the Uniform Fashion Show - please meet Mr. Steben in the Loft during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 28, 2022

Have you become focused on yourself? If you focus on yourself, it will consume you.  Get outside of yourself. Focus on others. Serve.

• SAT Word of the Day: Gregarious-outgoing or social

•  Lectio groups TODAY during both lunch periods in Mr. H's classroom.   Lunch provided.  All welcome.  If not able to make it, let Fr. Ronald know so that number of lunches can be adjusted.

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

•  Another win for Esports!  Last night our Mario Kart team; Julian Villava, Daliayah Farris, Noah Buck, and Gavin Sandoval won against Detour High School in Michigan.

•  The first practice for all 3 levels of girl’s basketball will be Monday.

• Softball players are needed to work quarters of the football game beginning at 2:00 tomorrow. A text was sent twice this week by coach Sons.  Please let him know of Mrs. Griggs if you can help.  The money made is for the Tennessee trip and equipment for the team.

• Just a reminder AP fee forms and money are due no later than Tuesday, November 1 to Mrs. Pettway in room 136

• Monday is Halloween. No costumes allowed. However, it will be a free sweatpants day. Sweatpants must be in good repair. Leggings, crop tops, and hoodies are not permitted.

• Don’t forget to visit the Herff Jones representatives outside the refectory during lunch today!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jake Delaney see Coach Cummings today

•  If anyone needs service hours, please see Mrs. Makransky this morning. 

•  Samantha Blaskiewicz, Evan Entrican, Jaxon Kozak, Jake Migliorini, Emma Smudzinski, and Devin Steil please see Mr. Hancock NOW

•  Griffin May please see Mr. Hancock now and bring your chrome book.

•   Victoria Mendez please see Mrs. Nambo now

•  Ambassador Skit members - we will meet in the loft during homeroom today. Bring your Chromebook!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 27, 2022

What matters most is how we treat the person who needs us the most in any given moment, not whether or not we get a task done.

• SAT Word of the Day: Effluvia-an unpleasant or harmful odor

•  Last Supper Club had a great supper at Riverfront Grill.  Those who have not, yet, paid can get payment to Fr. Ronald.

• Lectio groups TOMORROW during both lunch periods in Mr. H's classroom.   Lunch provided.  All welcome.  If not able to make it, let Fr. Ronald know so that number of lunches can be adjusted.

•  Let's fill the Blue Cart, again.  Our hungry sisters and brothers will appreciate it.

• Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season.

• Friday, after school in the commons, Tea Club meeting until 4. 

•  There have been several students a day requesting to go out to their cars to get bags, projects, etc. The main office will no longer be allowing students out to their cars. Please bring your materials in with you in the mornings.

•  Service hours available for any students who work the concession stand at tonight’s volleyball game or Saturday’s football game. Please let Mr. Hancock know if you plan to work.

•  Students please make sure to get a pass from the office if you will be leaving school early for an appointment. When you return you must bring your doctor’s note back to the office and get a slip to get back into class. If you are absent you will need to get a pass from the office the day you return.

• Tonight, our Lady Bruins take the court at 6 pm for a chance to become back to back Regional Champs. Let’s fill the gym and show our support!

• Fr. Dominic's religion classes should bring coats to class in addition to all class materials. We will be going outside briefly.

• Auditions for Fall Theatre after school today in the little theatre of the abbey church. You can also audition tonight at 7:45 p.m. See Fr. Dom if you have questions or need to arrange an alternative audition time.  

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors in the skit or uniform fashion show: meet in the loft during homeroom.

•  Ali Arslan to Mrs. Wagner’s office

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Love people where they are, not where you think they should be.

• SAT Word of the Day: Cashe- a collection of similar items stored in a secret place.

•   This evening at 6:00 is our next Last Supper Club outing to Riverfront Grill in Peru.  Cost is $15. All are welcome.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office. Check out the choices. Signup by 12:30 today.

•  Lectio TODAY and Friday during lunch in Mr. H's classroom.  Today 2nd lunch for seniors and juniors.  Friday during both lunches for the others. Lunch provided.  All welcome.  If not able to make it, let Fr. Ronald know so that number of lunches can be adjusted.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 111 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

•  Esports is on a winning streak!  Our St. Bede Splatoon team; Gavin Sandoval, Julian Villava, Micah Huetteman, and Noah Buck, dominated Moss Point High School 3-1 last night!

  That makes 4 wins in a row!

•  Esports League of Legends season is starting now.  If interested, check the esports google classroom, or see Mr. Fess. 

•  Complete and submit your FAFSA in one night with assistance from a FAFSA professional! Come to the FAFSA Completion Workshop for seniors and parents. Tonight, 6-8 pm, in the SBA Computer Lab, Room 208. See your email for more information and a list of what you need to bring.

• Juniors, sign up with Ms. Bernabei now for the Health Care Career Fair hosted by IVCC and the ACC on Nov 14th. Only 10 spots available!

•  Isaiah Hart, Jason Yang, and Michael Shaw please come to the main office during one of your passing periods.

•  Happy National Pumpkin Day! Did you know that Illinois is the United States' leading producer of pumpkins? Now you do. Go get a PSL to celebrate, and bring Mrs. Rynkewicz one, too

•  Changes in times for auditions for Fall Theatre:

  ·      Today after school at 3:00 PM

  ·      Tonight at 7:30 PM

  ·      Tomorrow after school at 3:00 PM

  There will not be auditions on Thursday evening. See Father Dom if you need to schedule another time.

•  Ambassadors and Delegates will take their yearbook picture today IMMEDIATELY after school outside the Old Main doors. Please be prompt so that athletes can get to practice.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Prom committee meeting in PSC #16, on Thursday, October 27 during homeroom.

• Emma Slingsby, Grady Gillan, and Samantha Blaskiewicz please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office during Homeroom.

•  Lena Sartin, Ava Balestri, Maggie Arkins and Ella Mudge (9th grade) please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 24, 2022

If we don't know where we are going, then no amount of trying will get us there. 

• SAT Word of the Day: Emulate-match or surpass

•  Wednesday is our next Last Supper Club outing to Riverfront Grill in Peru.  All are welcome.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office. Check out the choices.

•  Lectio on Wednesday and Thursday during lunch periods. Watch for when your group meets.  Newcomers are always welcome.

• It is that time of year to begin sign up for the WYSE competition.  This competition is a series of hard tests to flex your college readiness for a science/engineering field.  Typically, it is for juniors and seniors to compete in.
  Here are the categories.
  Categories: Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, Math
  You will need to select 2 categories for your testing and take both tests.  

• Class code ul3v4dp 

• Class link https://classroom.google.com/c/NTU4MjYyOTc5Mzc2?cjc=ul3v4dp 

• Scholastic Bowl starts tomorrow first practice after school in the Art Studio

•  Boys Bowling practice begins today.  Practice is from 3:15 until 4:45 Monday through Thursday at the IV Superbowl.  You must be registered to participate.  If you are not yet registered for winter athletics, please see Mr. Armato today.

• Congratulations to the Boys XC team for advancing to the Sectional Meet this Saturday!

•  The first round of the class 1a Football playoffs will be hosted here on Saturday.  Join us at 2pm as your Bruins take on Foreston HS.  Admission is $5 per person.

•  The Class 1A girls VB regional begins tonight at 6pm.  The Lady Bruins play tomorrow at 6pm vs Streator Woodland.  Admission is $5 per person; no passes are accepted.  This does mean that students do need to pay to attend.

•  Mrs. Olivero-Gong’s period F & G classes please report to study hall in the Science Center today.

•  Seniors please stop and see Mrs. Nambo to approve your names for diplomas if you have not done so already.

•  Happy Diwali from the Heritage Club!

•  Kamila Ortiz bring Miss Gavina your $2 NOW!!!

•  Will the following students go to Miss Gaviña’s classroom (115) now? Olivia Orteza, Anna Rudenko, Amy Tran, Julian Villava.

•  The season has ended for the girl’s cross-country team Saturday at Seneca’s regional race. The team of Macy Zeglis, Madelyn Torrance, Jaelyn Weber, and Sammie Wagner competed with tenacity and pride. Congratulations on a great season.

•  Would you like to be on stage at Saint Bede without having to sing and dance? Then Fall Theatre is for you! Come to a meeting during homeroom tomorrow in the Collaboration Room of the Perino Science Center to get more information. No experience necessary, and there are acting parts both small and large.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 21, 2022

Give yourself a chance to be who you were created to be. 

• Happy Principal Appreciation Day to Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. Armato!

•  SAT Word of the Day: Rife- a common occurrence

• This coming Wednesday, October 26th, is our next Last Supper Club outing to Riverfront Grill in Peru.  All are welcome.  Sign-up sheet on board outside Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Lectio sessions next week. Newcomers are always welcome.

•  Over the weekend remember our hungry sisters and brothers and pick up some food to put in the Blue Cart.

•  It is that time of year to begin sign up for the WYSE competition.  This competition is a series of hard tests to flex your college readiness for a science/engineering field.  Typically, it is for juniors and seniors to compete in.
  Here are the categories.
  Categories: Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, Math
  You will need to select 2 categories for your testing and take both tests.  

  Class code ul3v4dp 

  Class link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTU4MjYyOTc5Mzc2?cjc=ul3v4dp 

• Wednesday afternoon our St. Bede Smash Ultimate Esports team; Gavin Sandoval, Noah Buck, and Julian Villava won against Saint Anthony High School in Effingham, IL

•  Thursday afternoon our St. Bede Mario Kart Esports team; Julian Villava, Gavin Sandoval, Daliayah Farris, and Noah Buck won against Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, MO.

•  Students planning on playing a winter sport, make sure you register under the 8to18 system.  Even if you played in the fall, you still need to complete the registration process for the winter season. 

• Congratulations to Ryan Brady on being nominated by faculty/staff and his classmates as this year’s winner of the DAR award and to Morgan Nawa for being named the SAR award winner!

• Seniors, if you have not approved your name with Mrs. Nambo for your diploma please stop in the office today and do so.

•  Ambassadors: we will take our yearbook picture on Tuesday, October 25 IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL. Weather permitting, we will take the photo outside the Old Main staircase. Please wear your Ambassador pullover for the picture. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Clayton Justi and Lorelei Denny please see Mrs. Nambo now.

•  Summer Conlin, Dylan Hunter, and Veronica Bartlett please see Mr. Hancock during homeroom and bring your Chrome Book

•  Hayden Arkins, Garrett Connelly, Sue Huynh, Amy Tran please come to the counseling office.