ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 20, 2023

To allow Christ to change your heart will involve suffering, but it's worth the freedom you will gain. 

• First Last Supper Club outing of 2nd semester is Wednesday at Corral Inn.  If interested, sign sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.  All are welcome. A bus will be available.

•  Lectio groups will meet next week.

•  If you would like to help design the cover and the theme of the yearbook! Please join the yearbook google classroom.  The code is zqwiqve

•  Any boy interested in playing baseball this spring, there is a SHORT meeting at 2:50 Monday in the weight room.  You will be done in time for winter practices.

• Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin will be visiting and touring the building from 2-3pm on Monday.   Senator Rezin serves on the Senate Energy and Public Utilities, Education and Human Rights Committee and hopes to learn more about St. Bede students, faculty and our mission.  

•  Juniors & Seniors looking for a part-time job as a teller at Central Bank in Peru please see your email for the application and information!

•  Don’t forget to be checking the list of scholarships available on the guidance page on our school website.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ruby Michels and Marly Tillman please see Mrs. Rapp during homeroom

•  If you signed up for Polar Plunge, please stop by Fr. Ronald's office, NOW to pick up another piece of information.  Still

  Riddle of the Day

• I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 19, 2023

Silence is the great unknown power source, the great untapped resource.  Silence is more than noise, not less.

• Want to be a Polar Plunger?  If you put your name on the list or want to, there is a meeting, right now, in the student dining room.

•  First Last Supper Club outing of 2nd semester is Wednesday at Corral Inn.  If interested, sign sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Scholastic Bowl Practice today after school in the Art Studio

• Volunteers needed to keep score Monday for the scholastic Bowl match from 5 to 8 see Coach Cummings.

•  Stage Rats meet tonight at 7:30 in the Abbey Church

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Emily Robbins and Ryan Brady please see Mrs.Rapp now

•  Have you ever thought about a career in radio? Service opportunities are available to help out with local radio station - working behind the scenes for the broadcast of local basketball & football games. See Mr. Davy now in room 227 for details on how to get your foot in the door to what could lead to a dream career!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Our lives genuinely improve only when we become better people today than we were yesterday. 

• The food pantry can take our food on Friday.  We will deliver it on Friday. So, please consider bringing some in to help our hungry sisters and brothers.

•  Want to be a Polar Plunger?  Get your name on the list on the board outside Fr. Ronald's office door.

•  Boys' TEC coming up in late February.  See Fr. Ronald for more information.

•  Girls Bowling Team will be leaving after E1 today. Good Luck Girls!!!!!

•  Congratulations to the cast of Freaky Friday. Your first rehearsal is this Sunday at 2 pm.  Check the classroom for more details.

•  Scholastic Bowl Practice tomorrow (Thursday) after school in the Art Studio

•  Volunteers needed to keep score Monday for the scholastic Bowl match from 5 to 8 see Coach Cummings.

•  There will be a Podcast Club meeting after school today in room 213.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Jake Migliorini, Daniella Gonzales, and Ryan Brady please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office

•  Georgina Guo to Mr. Steben’s office during Homeroom today

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Beginning to pray, even before we completely understand prayer, is the best way to learn.

• Want to be a Polar Plunger?  Get your name on the list on the board outside Fr. Ronald's office door.

• Boys' TEC coming up in late February.  See Fr. Ronald for more information.

•  The final audition for Freaky Friday will be tonight.  Anyone interested in being in the show please come to the music room at 3:30 to sing and read from the script.

• Drug testing will now be conducted in Mr. Armato’s office – room 102. If you are called for a drug test, please report there.

• Students, a survey has been emailed to you by Ms. Staggs. It is for the upcoming podcast from Saint Bede's Podcast club, Q&A @ SBA. More details will be on the top of the survey.

•  The winner of Friday’s Riddle of the Day is……Ryan “Stew” Brady!

• The answer was “Echo”

•  Stage Rats meet tonight at 7:30 in the little theatre in the Abby Church.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Christopher Gedraitis and Yuno Kawai, please see Fr. Ronald, now.

•  Heritage Club members please go to Classroom and fill-out the survey asap.

•  Lily Rauh, Jayden Martin, and Lea Asani please see Mrs. Hurst NOW!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Think about it.  The very God who created the universe and governs the cosmos has come to seek your personal loyalty. 

• Reminder that there will be a back-to-school mass tomorrow! Follow Mass Schedule “A”

• Please get your Reverse Advent Calendar boxes in--you can bring them to the science center.  

•  Students, some lunch expectations for the 2nd Semester.

  1.    Inside voices only in the lunch room.  if we get too loud, we will need to enforce silent lunches.

  2.    Make sure you have your student ID when requesting to use the restroom.

  3.    No cutting in line.

  4.    You will be released by tables or sections.  Please do not leave early.

  5.    A limit of 8 students per table will be enforced beginning 1/10/23.  Please respect this limit. 

  6.     Please remember to do your best to clear off your try at the garbage can.

• Students attending the basketball games.  Please be so kind as to pick up your trash from the student section after the game.  Please do not leave your mess for someone else to clean up.  

•  Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics in February.  If interested, put your name on the sign-up sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office for details.

•  Juniors, if you are interested in taking an Area Career Center class your senior year you need to attend the tour of the ACC building & classrooms on Jan 20th.  You will meet the teachers, see classes in session and get a chance to ask questions. Sign up and get a permission form on the main office. Permission forms due Jan 18th.

•  Applications for the Delyte K. and Robert I. Zearing Scholarship are now available from the Bureau, Henry, and Stark Regional Office of Education #28. See Mrs. Hurst or Mrs. Bernabei for more information.

• Sign up on the spring musical google classroom for auditions today or tomorrow after school. All info is posted in the classroom. See Mrs. Griggs if you have questions or need to request a different audition. Grab your friends and try something new!

•  Auditions for the spring musical are today at 5:30, Thursday at 3:30 and an additional date/time this Sunday at noon in Mrs. Griggs room.  Please sign up for a time with the google form located in the musical google classroom.

• Help is needed both tonight and tomorrow night at the basketball games.  Students WILL receive service hours.  Please see Mr. Armato or Mr. Hancock ASAP.

•  Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball program on their victory last evening. 

•  A special Thank You from Mr. McLaughlin & Mr. Armato to all of our students wearing pink last evening at the game in support of the Kewanee student who passed away over the weekend.  This was an awesome and fantastic gesture for our student to show solidarity in compassion and empathy for another school and community.   Great job Bruins!

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Attention Students seeking Service Hours!

  Have you ever thought about working in the Health Care Field?

  See Mr. Davy during Homeroom in Room 227 today and Friday for this exciting opportunity in Health Care & Hospice Supplier.

•  All Ambassadors/Delegates should report to the Loft during homeroom now!

•  All boarding students meet in refectory now

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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

• Students, some lunch expectations for the 2nd Semester.

  1.    Inside voices only in the lunch room.  if we get too loud, we will need to enforce silent lunches.

  2.    Make sure you have your student ID when requesting to use the restroom.

  3.    No cutting in line.

  4.    You will be released by tables or sections.  Please do not leave early.

  5.    A limit of 8 students per table will be enforced beginning 1/10/23.  Please respect this limit. 

  6.     Please remember to do your best to clear off your try at the garbage can.

  *If you have any questions, please see a member of the admin team. 

• Students attending the basketball games.  Please be so kind as to pick up your trash from the student section after the game.  Please do not leave your mess for someone else to clean up.  

•  Copies of music and the Synopsis of the musical Freaky Friday are outside Mrs. Griggs classroom if you would like an actual copy to read/use. They are also located in the classroom.   If you need help Mrs. Griggs will be available Tuesday and Wednesday afterschool.  Remember to sign up for the audition with the google form located in the musical google classroom.  Audition time change: Wednesday will begin at 5:30. Thursday will remain at 3:30. There is a part for everyone, grab your friend group and give it a try!

•  All those who took a box for the Reverse Advent Calendar--you can bring the boxes in and leave them in the science center.  Thank you, to you and your families.

•  Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics in February.  If interested, put your name on the sign-up sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office for details.

•  Scholastic bowl practice today in art studio.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  All those attending Theatre Fest should come to a meeting today during homeroom in Fr. Dom's office. If you have not paid your $50 fee, please bring it.

•  SBASG homeroom meeting today in the PSC study hall NOW.

•  Jake Migliorini please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, January 9, 2023

When we are faithful to what God created us to be, and what he calls us to do, incredible things can happen.

• Welcome back Bruins!!!!! We are so happy to see all of your smiling faces!!! We hope you enjoyed your well-deserved break!

•  All those who took a box for the Reverse Advent Calendar--you can bring the boxes in and leave them in the science center.  Thank you, to you and your families.

•  Bus for Monmouth leaving today at 3:50 meet outside the Refectory

•  All those attending Theatre Fest should come to a meeting tomorrow during homeroom in Fr. Dom's office. If you have not paid your $50 fee, please bring it.

•  Applications for the Delyte K. and Robert I. Zearing Scholarship are now available from the Bureau, Henry, and Stark Regional Office of Education #28. See Mrs. Hurst or Mrs. Bernabei for more information.

•  Anyone interested in auditioning for the spring musical taking place in March, please join the google classroom.  The code is C34zvke

  Auditions are planned the week that you come back from Christmas Break.

• If you are interested in taking an Area Career Center class your senior year you need to attend the tour of the ACC building & classrooms. You will meet the teachers, see classes in session and get a chance to ask questions. Sign up and get the permission slip at this link:
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4weKEYhcK6FiwbQjztTNmTTSEKM_x7JwlUO9kmaoHp8Hitw/viewform?usp=share_link 

  View the course catalog, find out about dual credit opportunities, read the monthly newsletters and more at this link:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1al_BK4-4AeJu6TIi4KCtSaVZQv7P2-ku?usp=share_link

•  Sign up on the spring musical google classroom for auditions Wed or Thursday after school. All info is posted in the classroom. See Mrs. Griggs if you have questions or need to request a different audition. Grab your friends and try something new!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

   Scholastic Bowl team meet in the Art studio today during homeroom

• Alyssa Engels please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office

•  Will the following students report to Mr. Steben’s office during homeroom: Lily Bosnich, Sam Bima, Callan Hueneburg, and John Brady

•  Beckham Bakerm Miranda Torres, Beatrice Vasquez please see Mr. Hancock and bring your chrome book.

•  SBASG executive board please see Miss Brady now.

•  Tomorrow during homeroom SBASG will meet in the PSC study hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 19, 2022

Life requires courage.  Courage animates us and therefore is essential to human experience. 

• Ø SAT Word of Day: Olfactory- of or relating to the sense of smell

•  Times for confession available today Periods E1, F, G      Confessions in small conference room of the science center. Great way to prepare the way of the Lord.

•  Christmas caroling at Liberty Village after exams on Wednesday.  Lunch, afterwards, on Fr. Ronald. A bus will leave here right after the last exam that day.

•  The big blue cart is empty.  How about bringing in a few food items before the Christmas break!

• All those who took a box for the Reverse Advent Calendar--you can bring the boxes back after the break.

•  Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!!!

•  Anyone interested in auditioning for the spring musical taking place in March, please join the google classroom.  The code is C34zvke

  Auditions are planned the week that you come back from Christmas Break.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, December 16, 2022

• SAT Word of Day: Facile- appearing comprehensive by ignoring the complexities of the situation

•  Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!!!

•  Mrs. Cox’s E1 study hall to report to Mrs. Bruner’s room 212.

•  Anyone interested in auditioning for the spring musical taking place in March, please join the google classroom.  The code is C34zvke

• Auditions are planned the week that you come back from Christmas Break.

•  Times for confession available today Period D   Monday: Periods E1, F, G: Confessions in the small conference room of the science center.

•  Christmas caroling at Liberty Village after exams on Wednesday.  Lunch, afterwards, on Fr. Ronald.

•  Students who have lockers on the 3rd floor or in the basement please start bringing any non-essential items home. Your locker will need to be completely emptied when you leave for Christmas break!

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Matthew Ma please come to the main office now. Thank You!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, December 15, 2022

God wants us to come to him with our needs in prayer, and no request is too small or trivial. 

• SAT Word of Day: Winsome- attractive appearance or character

•  Help brighten the Christmas season for residents of Liberty Village.  On Wednesday, December 21st we will go Christmas caroling after exams.  Lunch on Fr. Ronald afterwards.  Sign-up sheet on board near his office.

•  Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!!!

•  Times for confession available tomorrow:  Periods A, D    Monday: Periods E1, F, G.   Confessions in small conference room of the science center.

• If we have any senior students who need service hours, please see Mr. Armato or Mr. Hancock.  They are always looking for help at athletic events and we have many opportunities coming up over the next 6-8 weeks.  

•  Anyone interested in auditioning for the spring musical taking place in March, please join the google classroom.  The code is C34zvke

  Auditions are planned the week that you come back from Christmas Break.

•  Finals season is here and Mr. Hancock reads his Chromebook chargers back! If you borrowed one, please return to Mr. Hancock ASAP!

•  Lectio today 2nd lunch, for juniors and seniors.  Please let Fr. Ronald know if you cannot make it.  Newcomers always welcome. 

•  Students who have lockers on the 3rd floor or in the basement please start bringing any non-essential items home. Your locker will need to be completely emptied when you leave for Christmas break.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Michael Shaw, Noah Buck, Gavin Hahn, and Jonathan Hackney please see Abbot Michael near the Loft today during homeroom.

•  All Ambassadors need to report to the Refectory during Homeroom IMMEDIATELY (if not sooner).

• Ella Hermes and Brenden Pillion please come to the main office during Homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 13, 2022

It is easy to find truth, though it is hard to face it, and still harder to follow it. 

• Ø SAT Word of Day: Stint- supply inadequate amount of something

•  Lectio tomorrow and Thursday.  Tomorrow both 1st and 2nd lunches.  Thursday, 2nd lunch, for juniors and seniors.   Newcomers always welcome.

•  Last Supper Club tomorrow to Lucero's in Spring Valley.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Christmas caroling at Liberty Village after exams next Wednesday.  Sign-up sheet outside Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!!!

•  The lunch room is becoming too loud.  Students are asked to please keep the volume level appropriate.  If we cannot accomplish this task, lunches will become silent.

•  Congratulations to the Sophomore Girls Basketball team on their victory over Kewanee last evening.  

•  Looking for concession stand help for service hours, freshman boys tournament Dec 17th thru Dec 22nd and Lady Bruins Tournament Dec 27th till the 30th. See Mr. Hancock!!!!!!!

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom today: Johnnie Brown, Devin Steil, CeCeliah Mendez, and Ryann Shue

•  Ali Bosnich and Maddy Dalton - please come to Mr. Steben's office during Homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 12, 2022

St. Francis once said: "Do few things but do them well.  Simple joys are holy."

•  Ø SAT Word of Day: Untoward- unexpected

• Looking ahead.  On Wednesday, December 21st we will go Christmas caroling after exams.  Lunch on Fr. Ronald afterwards.  Sign-up sheet on board near his office.

•  Lectio on Wednesday and Thursday.  Newcomers always welcome.

•  Last Supper Club on Wednesday.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!! Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!!!

•  SENIORS!!!!! Don’t forget about the Marquis Presentation during G Period in Mr. Eustice’s Room today!!!!!

•  Mrs. Cox’s E1 study hall please report to Mrs. Bruner’s room, #212

• Students who have lockers on the 3rd floor or in the basement please start bringing any non-essential items home. Your locker will need to be completely emptied when you leave for Christmas break.

•  Attention Stage Rats. We meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym for a work session. Meeting tomorrow in Fr. Dom's office during homeroom for all those going to Theatre Fest. 

• Scholastic Bowl practice Tuesday after school in the Art Studio

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom: Hunter Savage, Maggie Arkins, Carson Riva, Johnnie Brown, and Madeline Fabish

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The human soul is like a mirror to reflect the image and likeness of God.

•  SAT Word of Day: Zenith- peak

•  A special Thank-You to all who brought in toys and books.  You will make lots of kids happy on Christmas Day.

•  TOYS will be delivered today.   Help needed getting them for delivery.  Thanks to all who donated to help make less fortunate children's Christmas brighter.

•  Looking ahead.  On Wednesday, December 21st we will go Christmas caroling after exams.  Lunch on Fr. Ronald afterwards.  Sign-up sheet on board near his office.

•  Mr. Fitz says last call for the wyse academic challenge for juniors and seniors.  Class code is ul3v4dp

  Testing this year will be in person and Mr Fitz will be completing registration on WED so make sure to sign up and pick your two topics.

  Here is a clickable code for the pdf announcement

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

•  Scholastic Bowl practice after school today in the Art Studio

• Golf Regional Champion shirts are in stop by the Art Studio to pick up your order.

• All-school mass tomorrow to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of Mary the Mother of God.

•  Friday will be a relaxed dress code day for charity. Sweat pants or jeans.  $3 or two food items.  Also, Ugly Christmas sweaters will be allowed and prizes given to the 3 best ones.

• 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.

•  IVCC registration forms have been mailed to students taking Eng1001, Speech1001 and Psyc1000. Please complete the registration form at return it to the main office by this Friday, Dec 7th.

•  Please keep in mind that with the colder weather and holidays approaching, the class trees are up for donations, hats, gloves, and scarves are a great way to give to those in need!

• Ambassadors - check the Google Classroom for signups. Please sign up for your items by TOMORROW or you will be assigned what to bring.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom:

• Arianna Heersink, Violet Lopez, Hunter Savage, Alyssa Schirz, and Yannis Yong

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Monday, December 5, 2022

Unless we are anchored in something beyond the here and now, chances are we will drown in the present moment.

• SAT Word of Day: Palatial- resembling a palace

•  TOYS will be delivered today.   Help needed getting them for delivery.  Thanks to all who donated to help make less fortunate children's Christmas brighter.

•  All-School mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on Wednesday.

•  Looking ahead.  On Wednesday, December 21st we will go Christmas caroling after exams.  Lunch on Fr. Ronald afterwards.  Sign-up sheet on board near his office.

•  Friday will be a relaxed dress code day for charity.  Details to follow.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will Michael Shaw, Alivia Payne and Tyler Jordan please come to the main office during homeroom

•  Katie Zeller, Kylie Cofoid, Sammie Wagner, Callan Hueneburg, Hayden Arkins: please see Mr. Steben in his office during Homeroom today

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Friday, December 2, 2022

Christ wants us to live better today than you did yesterday, and to live better tomorrow than you did today.

• SAT Word of Day: Terse- Sparing in use of words

•  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.

•  Still time to get toys in. Remember how you looked forward to Christmas morning as a child.  Give some less fortunate children a great Christmas morning.

•  Weight room will be open Friday(today) after school from 3-4:20 pm

• Mr. Fitz’s G Period please report to room 201 (Mrs. Manning’s room) today.

•  Regional Champion golf shirts are in. See Coach Cummings during homeroom.

• TOYS will be delivered on Monday. So, you still have time to help make a child happy on Christmas morning.

• NET Day for Freshmen today. The days begin after Period A in the gym.  Let us keep our Freshmen and the NET team in our prayers.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  We will have an Ambassador meeting during Homeroom in the refectory.

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Thursday, December 1, 2022

Love is a choice, not a feeling -- and it's a choice that proves itself with action.

•  SAT Word of Day: Refute- prove to be wrong or false

•  Still time to get toys in. Remember how you looked forward to Christmas morning as a child.  Give some less fortunate children a great Christmas morning.

•  NET Days Sophomores today and Freshmen tomorrow. Jean Day dress code for those on NET days. The days begin after Period A.  Let us keep them and the NET team in our prayers.

•  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.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom:

  Daliayah Farris, Tanayiah Allison, Arianna Heersink, and Celeste Thompson

ANNOUNCEMENTS -Wednesday, November 30, 2022

What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? 

•  SAT Word of Day: Modicum- small or minimal portion.

•  Still time to get toys in. Remember how you looked forward to Christmas morning as a child.  Give some less fortunate children a great Christmas morning.

•  Lectio today in Mr. H's classroom for Juniors and Seniors in lunch 2. If you can't make it, let Fr. Ronald know, so that he will have the right number of lunches. Newcomers always welcome.

•  NET Days Sophomores tomorrow and Freshmen on Friday. Jean Day dress code for those on NET days. The days begin after Period A.

•  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.

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

•  Attention Softball!!!!! The weight room will be available for all levels Thursday from 6:00–7:30 PM. Please enter through the gym and into the tunnel.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during homeroom:

  Tanayiah Allison, Arianna Heersink, Fatima Mandujano, Breanna Martinez, Kailey Moore, and Celeste Thompson

•  Gavin Marquez and Philip Gray please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office now.

•  Annabel Baker please see Mr. Hancock now and bring your Chromebook

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Just as our bodies need food, our souls need nourishment, too.

• Ø SAT Word of Day: Resilient: able to withstand

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

•  Lectio groups today and tomorrow in Mr. H's classroom.  Today, Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors in Lunch 1.   Tomorrow:  Juniors and Seniors in lunch 2. If you can't make it, let Fr. Ronald know so that he will have the right number of lunches. Newcomers always welcome.

•  NET Days on Thursday and Friday. Sophomores on Thursday and Freshmen on Friday. Jean Day dress code for those on NET days.

•  Will the following students please see Mrs. Makransky during your homeroom today:

  Tanayiah Allison, Arianna Heersink, Jaxon Kozak, Violet Lopez, and Madisonlynn Lyons-Lewis

• Ambassadors: check your email and Google Classroom throughout the school day today. Why? Simple answer: check your email. Or the Classroom.

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

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

•  Mrs. Gavina’s F period report to Mrs. Leffelman’s Room.

•  For any student that was interested in the Multimedia Club, Mr. Armato will be conducting a brief meeting in "The Loft" after school tomorrow, Wednesday, and 2:45-3pm.  

• Lunch time:  If you have not noticed, we have been dismissing students a bit early from the lunch room.   This is in order to help with traffic flow out of the area.  Students need to transverse the hallways quietly as some classes are still finishing up.  If student cannot remain quiet upon early lunch room dismissal, we will be forced to go back to dismissing after the bell.  

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•   All seniors going on the Illinois Holocaust Museum field trip must report to the refectory RIGHT NOW and before any other meetings.

•   Bella Hagenbuch and Rei Jiang please come to the main office during Homeroom.

•  SGASG meeting today during homeroom in the Science Center.

•  Fr. Ronald needs help buying toys tomorrow after school.  If you can help, please see him now during homeroom.

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.