ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The goal of our life is to love God and others with our whole heart, soul, mind and body.

• HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

• Boys' TEC is coming up the first weekend of March.  If you want to go or to know more, please see Fr. Ronald.

•  If going on the ski trip, get your payment and permission slips in to Fr. Ronald today.

•  Please join us for coloring and relaxation club starting this Thursday from 2:40-3:30 in room 225. All materials will be provided. See Mrs. Pettway or Mrs. Bernabei with any questions! We look forward to seeing you!

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Prom committee meeting during homeroom, this Wednesday, room #16 PSC. 

  HOMEROOM

• Meeting for all who are interested in golfing next year in the art studio today during homeroom

• Attention Stage Rats: Meeting in the Collaboration Room in the PSC NOW

•  Ali Bosnich, Jeanna Ladzinski, and Ella Burris please report to Mr. Armato's office

•  The following freshman need to see Mrs. Griggs (in the gym) today about their yearbook photo: Annabel Baker, Lily Bosnich, Emerald DeLaTorre, Eric Du, Mae Hagenbuch, Justin Li, Laney Senica, and Ryann Shue

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 13, 2023

We must offer an example of truth, if we expect others to find it.

• Boys' TEC is coming up the first weekend of March.  If you want to go or to know more, please see Fr. Ronald.

•  If going on the ski trip, get your payment in to Fr. Ronald by tomorrow.

• Please join us for coloring and relaxation club starting this Thursday from 2:40-3:30 in room 225. All materials will be provided. See Mrs. Pettway or Mrs. Bernabei with any questions! We look forward to seeing you!

•  Meeting for all who are interested in golfing next year in the art studio on Tuesday during homeroom.

•  Softball players, please get your fish fry tickets money & lotto tickets turned in this week to Mrs. Griggs.

•  The winner of Friday’s Riddle of the Day is Micah Huettemann. The answer is: Post Office

•  Attention Stage Rats: Kitchen work at 7:30 this evening, all hands on deck for our big event tomorrow!!!!!!!!

  HOMEROOM

• Scholastic Bowl meeting today in the art studio during homeroom

• Paige Tomaseski, Savannah Bray, Madelyn Torrance, Madisonlynn Lyons-Lewis, and Abby Michels please come to the main office now.

•  Noah Buck please see Mr. Hancock during homeroom and bring you chromebook!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 10, 2023

Too many times we insist on loving people the way we want to love them instead of the way they need to be loved.

• If going on the ski trip, get your payment in to Fr. Ronald. If you were not at yesterday's meeting, see Fr. Ronald for the cost.

•  Softball players, please check your school email with information about fish fry from Mrs. Griggs. Please turn in your fish fry money or unsold tickets to Mrs. Griggs next week!  If you have a preference on work times, please email Mrs. Griggs by Monday. 

•  Attention SBA students: Heritage Club needs your help! Heritage Club is collecting supplies and monetary donations for people affected by the earthquake and aftershocks. Find the flyers displayed around the school with a list of desperately needed items. Bring items or monetary donations to rooms 115 or 204. Please join us as we support Ali and Yigit and the people of Turkey.

•  Meeting for all who are interested in golfing next year in the art studio on TUESDAY during homeroom

•  Attention Stage Rats! We have work sessions in the school kitchen every night between now and Tuesday. Come work on your kitchen skills!

  HOMEROOM

• Homeroom meeting today for those participating in the Polar Plunge.  Still room for others who want to sign up.

• Any young men wishing to play tennis for Saint Bede Academy this Spring - see Coach Davy in room 227 today - Friday February 10th during homeroom to learn about this opportunity to have fun playing a sport you can play your entire life!

• Kaden Carls please see Mrs. Nambo during Homeroom

•  Erin Dove, Kylie Hill, Kristina Penaverde, Allison Rimmele & Maddie Lyons-Lewis see Ms. Bernabei during your study hall today.

• Ella Englehaupt see Ms. Bernabei during homeroom today.

•  SBASG Exec board see Miss Brady now in Room 118.

  ??RIDDLE OF THE DAY??

  What has only two words, but thousands of letters?

  Kindly submit your guess to the main office on a slip of paper

• ALL STAFF AND FACULTY WHO ARE WEARING YOUR MIGLIORINI BROS SHIRT NEED TO MEET IN THE MAIN OFFICE DURING HOMEROOM/NOW!!!!!!!!!

• Good Luck at Sectionals Migliorini Brothers!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 9, 2023

Jesus was completely human just like us.  Therefore, he knows what our lives are like.  And he can also show us the best way to live.

• Attention SBA students: Heritage Club needs your help! Heritage Club is collecting supplies and monetary donations for people affected by the earthquake and aftershocks. Find the flyers displayed around the school with a list of desperately needed items. Bring items or monetary donations to rooms 115 or 204. Please join us as we support Ali and Yigit and the people of Turkey.

•  Homeroom meeting tomorrow for those participating in the Polar Plunge.  Still room for others who want to sign up.

•  Anyone interested in Track and Field the meeting today at 2:45 has been moved to tomorrow at 2:45 room 17 in the Perino Science Center. Again, Today's meeting for all those interested in Track and Field this year will be Friday at 2:45, room 17 in the Perino Science Center.

•  Seniors: the scholarship for Tonica Grade School graduates is due on March 3rd.  The application is available on the SBA Scholarship list on the guidance website.

• If you are interested in the food car race coming up in 2 weeks.  Please sign up on the science club classroom today.  If there are no participants on the list, we may cancel tomorrow's meeting and the trip to race food cars.   Class code is 2se7p7z.

• Attention Seniors and any other students who may be in need of more service hours - There are some new opportunities in the LaSalle County area. See Mr. Davy in room 227 or check out the 'Volunteer Service Opportunities List' on x2vol.

• Any young men wishing to play tennis for Saint Bede Academy this Spring - see Coach Davy in room 227 tomorrow - Friday February 10th during homeroom to learn about this opportunity to have fun playing a sport you can play your entire life!

• Congratulations to Ryan Migliorini for receiving the News Tribune Athlete of the Week for his performance at Regionals as Regional Champ at 195 lbs!!!Way to represent St. Bede Academy!!!!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would Johnnie Brown please see Mrs. Makransky NOW?

• Meeting right NOW in student dining room for all going on Ski Trip on Presidents' Day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, February 7, 2023

We live our lives for an audience of one: GOD.  If you are doing what you believe God is calling you to do, walk on!

• Want to go skiing on Presidents' Day?  Get your name on list posted near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Want a break from announcements about the Blue Cart?  Bring some food in for our hungry sisters and brothers.

•  Anyone interested in coming out for track this year, there will be a meeting Thursday right after school in the PSC Room 17 at 2:45. See Coach Makransky or Coach Barnes for more information.

• Seniors!!!!! Are you interested in Rotary Club?!?!?! What a great opportunity to add an activity on your College Application.  You can stop by the Main Office to see Mrs. Hurst or Mrs. Nambo where you can pick up an Information & Sign-Up Sheet as well as a Permission Form.

•  SBASG meeting now in the science center.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Teagan Hewitt & Daliayah Farris please see Ms. Bernabei now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 6, 2023

We become the stories we listen to.

•  Want to go skiing on Presidents' Day?  Get your name on list posted near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  The Blue Cart is still empty as are the stomachs of many of our sisters and brothers.  Please remember to bring some food items.

•  This week is National School Counselor’s Week. Thank you, Ms. Bernabei, for all you do!

•  Congratulations to our Girls Bowling Team.  The ladies took 3rd place in the regional event and will advance to the IHSA Bowling Sectionals on Saturday, Feb. 11 at LandMark Lanes in Peoria, IL.    The Lady Bruins were paced by Aubree Acuncius with a high series of 1125 followed by Madelyn Torrance & Maddy Fabish, each rolling a 1083 series. 

  The Girls team joins Sophomore Boys Bowler Haiden Ator who advanced to the IHSA Boys Bowling Sectional Tournament.  Haiden competed on Jan. 21 in Plainfield, IL.  Haiden carried a 201-game average during the event.

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  Seniors: Top Ten information sheets are due to Mrs. Nambo TODAY

•  Yearbook staff please look at the pdf of a cover idea, and comment on other ideas you may have this week.

•  Anyone looking for service hours, please report to Mr. Steben's office during your study hall today.

• Congratulations to our Sectional Qualifiers for Wrestling:

  Jake Migliorini 3rd place and Ryan Migliorini 1st Place Regional Champ!!!

  Also, a big congrats to our Alternates:

  Garret Connely 4th place and Grady Gillan 4th place!!! Great Job Boys!!!

•  Answer to Friday’s Riddle is: “A Castle” and the winner is Johnna Bogatitus! Come get your prize!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Aubrey Siebert, Anna Rudenko, Ben Wallace, Landon Jackson and Analia Salas.  Please see Fr. Ronald NOW.

•  Freshmen Shadow Day Guides, please report to the Refectory to review expectations and instructions for Shadow Days.

• Beckham Baker please see Mr. McLaughlin during Homeroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 3, 2023

No matter what the headache or heartache, we need only lift it up to God. 

• Catholic School’s Week Fact of the Day:

• You can walk from the backdoor of the gym to the front door of the Abbey Church without ever actually setting foot outdoors.

• Riddle of the Day:

  I possess a halo of water, walls of stone, and a tongue of wood. Long I have stood; what am I?

•  oday is the Feast of St. Blaise. Blessing of throats will be available during lunch periods.

•  Want to go skiing on Presidents' Day?  Get your name on list posted near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Over the weekend please pick up some food for the Blue Cart for our hungry sisters and brothers.

•  Scholastic Bowl on Monday at Orion bus leaving at 3:20

• Attention Freshmen! We are hosting Shadow Days at the end of March and are planning to use select students as freshmen guides. Check the list outside Mr. Steben's office to see who has been chosen to be a guide. We will meet next Monday Feb 6 during homeroom to go over your responsibilities and expectations for those days. Any questions, see Mr. Steben.

•  Get your planners out and mark your calendars for Ambassador Interviews! Interviews for next year's Ambassadors will be Wednesday-Friday, April 19-21 after school. More details will be given in the coming months.

•  Meeting for all who may be interested in playing Golf in the fall of next year Tuesday during homeroom in the art studio.

•  Jugs will be in Mrs. Cox’s room 220 after school today.

•  Good luck to the wrestling team and the girls bowling team this weekend as they head to Regionals!

•  Representing St. Bede at the IHSA Kewanee Regional 

  Landon Boggio

  Trajan Raffety

  Logan Pineda

  Evan Englehaupt 

  Garrett Connelly

  Grady Gillan

  Jake Migliorini

  Ryan Migliorini

  Michael Shaw

• Juniors – please have your course selections entered in your portal by Monday. Talk to your teachers, see or email Ms. Bernabei if you have questions about the classes you should take.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Max and Savannah Bray see Ms. Bernabei now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 2, 2023

Who must be holy? Everybody without exception is called to holiness.  But, start with yourself. 

• Catholic School’s Week Fact of the Day:

  Abbot Claude Peifer was on the board of directors for the translation of the New     American Bible which is used here at Saint Bede today. He was an internationally known      scripture scholar.

• Here’s some St. Bede Trivia:

  Where did the Benedictine Monks who founded St. Bede come from?

• The answer to yesterday’s Trivia:

           What year was the first Gymnasium built? 1925

          When did it burn down? March 9, 1953

•  Tomorrow is the Feast of St. Blaise. Blessing of throats will be available during lunch periods.

• Want to go skiing on Presidents' Day?  Get your name on list posted near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Juniors – please have your course selections entered in your portal by Monday. Talk to your teachers, see or email Ms. Bernabei if you have questions about the classes you should take.

•  Reminder that tomorrow is a Free Jeans Day!!!! Remember….No Hoodies, jeans must be in good repair, and if you choose not to participate in Jeans Day, you must follow the Uniform Dress Code.

• Faculty & Staff, please wear your SBSGA t-shirt tomorrow!!! There will be a photo for faculty & staff at 3:00 in the PSC.

•  Congratulations to Coach Nambo, Coach Hurst, Coach Pettway, and Junior Class for being Powder Puff Volleyball Champions! Please remember that these events are meant to be a fun activity for all students and that good sportsmanship and our St. Bede values must still be evident. If the intensity and disrespect in competition happens, we will not be able to have these types of activities.

•  Attention Stage Rats! We meet again tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym!

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Breanna Martinez, please see Mr. McLaughlin now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, February 1, 2023

As Pope Francis says: "Let us continue to wonder about the purpose and meaning of everything."

• Catholic School’s Week Fact of the Day: Saint Bede Lane is the county line between LaSalle and Bureau Counties. Although our mailing address is Peru we are actually in Bureau County.

• Here’s some St. Bede Trivia:

  What year was the first Gymnasium built?

  When did it burn down?

  (Answers will be provided during tomorrow’s announcements!)

• Catholic Schools Week this week.  We are having class masses followed by breakfast.  Today for juniors.

•  The Blue Cart only has a couple of food items in it.  Let's bring food in for our hungry sisters and brothers.

• Ski outing on Presidents' Day, February 20th.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office. Cost around $113 for those who do not have skis or helmets. Cost for transportation will depend on number going. Let’s Have some fun!!!!!

•  Attention Stage Rats! We meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gym, and again tomorrow night at the same time. We've got some building to do! 

•  Students!!!! Friendly reminder to make sure your cellular devices are powered off while inside your lockers! We have alarms going off and phones ringing almost every day. This is a huge distraction.

•  There will be a podcast club meeting in room 213 after school today.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Michael Shaw and Jonathan Hackney please see Abbot Michael near the Loft during homeroom.

•  Sierah Shaver, please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Gratitude changes our lives.  It changes the way we feel about ourselves, the way we feel about life, and the way we feel about others.

• Catholic Schools Week this week.  We will have class masses followed by breakfast.  Tomorrow with juniors.

•  The Blue Cart only has a couple of food items in it.  Let's bring food in for our hungry sisters and brothers.

•  Ski outing on Presidents' Day, February 20th.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office. Cost around $113 for those who do not have skis or helmets. Cost for transportation will depend on number going.

• Attention Stage Rats! We will have work sessions Wednesday and Thursday nights at the usual time.  

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Noah Buck and Gavin Hahn please see Abbot Michael near the Loft today during homeroom

•  Will the following students pick up their information from Mrs. Prokup on free jean days, sweat pant days, front of the line lunch pass and park out front certificates? Lili & Mary McClain, Beckham Baker, Aubrey Siebert, Trajan Raffety, Aiden & Mariella Hermes, Lexi Heemstra, Guin & Abraham Wiesbrock, Katie & Kian Zeller, Adeline & Petranella Mitchell, Alyssa & Bailey Engels and Kaden & Kyra Newman. Thank you for your help!

•  Ambassadors- Meet in the Loft during homeroom. Bring your chromebook!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, January 30, 2023

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

• Catholic School’s Week fact of the day: 1973 was the first class to have female students enrolled at Saint Bede Academy. This year will be their 50th class reunion.

• Catholic Schools Week this week.  We will have class masses followed by breakfast starting tomorrow with seniors.

• If you signed up for POLAR PLUNGE, be sure to complete on-line registration. Any questions, see Fr. Ronald.

•  Ski outing on Presidents' Day, February 20th.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office. Cost around $113 for those who do not have skis or helmets. Cost for transportation will depend on number going.

• Reminder. Scholastic Bowl today, Monday at Newman bus leaving at 3:20

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

• Tomorrow is a $5 paid Jeans or Sweatpants Day! Reminder that you may NOT wear gym shorts, skirts, leggings, dresses, etc…..

•  Mass Days, with the exception of Tuesday and Friday will be regular dress code.

• HOMEROOM MEETINGS

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

• WYSE students please see Mr. Fitzpatrick during homeroom today or tomorrow to get permission slips.

•  Any students who attended Holy Family please see Mr. Steben in the Loft during Homeroom.

•  Winner of the Riddle of the Day is Celeste Thompson!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 27, 2023

What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul.

• If you signed up for POLAR PLUNGE, be sure to complete on-line registration. Any questions, see Fr. Ronald.  Ski outing on Presidents' Day, February 20th.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Catholic Schools Week starts on Sunday.  We will have class masses followed by breakfast starting, with seniors, on Tuesday.

•  Tea Club today after school in the PSC commons!

•  Scholastic Bowl Monday at Newman bus leaving at 3:20

•  ATTENTION Ms. Cox's G period class: follow instructions given to you yesterday about today's class. Sit in the same seats as yesterday and get working on the #4 test packet!

•  There will be an open gym at JFK gym in spring valley Sunday at 5:30 for all girls planning on playing softball in the spring.  Try to attend! Softball season will be here before you know it!

• Musical rehearsal for all cast member Sunday from 3:30-5:30 in chorus room.  Anyone that did not try out for the musical, but would still like to participate should plan to attend. See Mrs. Griggs if you have any questions.

•  Junior and Senior Boys don’t forget to watch for the Powder Puff sign-up sheet outside the Refectory!

• There is a service opportunity to shovel snow this weekend and beyond at a residence in Spring Valley! Also, Goodwill of Peru & Habitat for Humanity is looking for Saint Bede students to volunteer at their respective stores. 

  - See Mr. Davy in room 227 for details and contact information.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Addie Bontz, Lea Asani, Ryan Slingsby, Tom Makransky, Scarlett Maples and Daniel Gonzalez Please See Father Ron NOW!

• Kailey Moore Please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office during Homeroom.

• RIDDLE OF THE DAY

  You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat. Why?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 26, 2023

God wants us to trust him, and that requires accepting the fact that we won't always be able to figure out his reasoning.

• Last Supper Clubbers.  If you haven't already done so, get your payment in to Fr. Ronald.

•  If you signed up for POLAR PLUNGE, be sure to complete on-line registration. Any questions, see Fr. Ronald.  Ski outing on Presidents' Day, February 20th.  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Please remember our hungry sisters and brothers and bring food in to fill the BLUE CART.

•  Get those spikes out because track season is on its way!

  Stay tuned.... practices will begin in February. Talk to Coach Makransky if interested.

•  Mrs. Wiltse’s classes, EXCEPT PERIOD G, will report to study hall today.

•  Seniors: Our FAFSA rep will be in the conference room today during both lunch periods to answer questions and help with FAFSA completion.  No appointment necessary.

•  Reminder! This Saturday, January 28th we have rival basketball games vs. LP! Girls play @home, JV starting @1 and Varsity @2:30. Boys play @LP, JV starting @4 and Varsity @5:30. The theme for all the games is BLACKOUT!!!!! BRING A NEWSPAPER TO USE DURING LP BOYS' VARSITY LINEUP!!!!! Everyone needs to bring their cheering voices and be ready to participate in chants and fun!  ALSO REMEMBER, the expectation is that all Chats, Cheering, Etc. be appropriate and positive.  We want to represent the very best version of our school and student body!   Let's have a day BRUIN NATION!!!!!!!!!

•  Junior and Senior Boys watch for the Powder Puff sign-up sheet outside the Refectory

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Student Government meeting in the PSC during Homeroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 25, 2023

When we feel like life is not making sense, it is usually because we have lost sight of God's vision for our lives. 

• Last Supper Club TODAY at Corral Inn in Cedar Point.  If interested and you haven't yet signed up, see Fr. Ronald NOW so that a final count can be given to the restaurant.  All are welcome. A bus will be available. We will leave at 5:30.

•  Lectio groups.  TODAY  2nd lunch.  Newcomers always welcome. We meet in Mr. H's classroom.  Lunch is provided.

•  You can still sign up for the Polar Plunge.  If you have already done so, please register on-line.

•  If there is enough interest, there will be a ski outing on President's Day in February.  SIGN UP sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

•  Please remember our hungry sisters and brothers and bring food in to fill the BLUE CART.

•  Attention Students 16 years of age or older!!!!! The City of LaSalle has some Summer Employment Opportunities! Please visit the City of LaSalle website and click on Recreation Department and fill out the application!!!! An email has been sent to you with more information!

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  There will be a podcast club meeting today after school in room 213.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will SBASG exec board please see Miss Brady now.

• Will the following students report to Mr. Steben's office during homeroom today: Chipper Rossi, Fatima Mandujano, and Logan Pineda. Bring your Chromebooks!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Decide today not to let anything get in the way of becoming the-best-version-of-yourself. 

• First Last Supper Club outing of 2nd semester is TOMORROW at Corral Inn.  If interested, sign sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office so that a number can be given to the restaurant.  All are welcome. A bus will be available.

•  Lectio groups.  TODAY both 1st and 2nd lunches.  Wednesday, 2nd lunch, for juniors and seniors.   Newcomers always welcome.

•  You can still sign up for the Polar Plunge.  If you have already done so, please register on-line.

•  If there is enough interest, there will be a ski outing on President's Day in February.  Details to follow.

•  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

•  We will have Tea Club this Friday after school in the PSC commons.

•  Students, please be reminded that you are limited to parking in approved student parking locations only.  You may not park in the courtyard by the gym, lining the pathway by the school, or around the gym.  These are not approved student parking areas.  This does include afterschool and the weekends.  Many, many students parked back in the courtyard and by the gym yesterday.  Please park only in approved student parking areas, which is the student parking lot. 

•  Stage Rats will meet TONIGHT in the PSC Collaboration Room at 7:30.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Could the following students meet in the LOFT now: Kylie Cofoid, Kristal De La Torre, Gianna Grivetti, Anna Lopez, Lilylu RauhFernandez, Zoe Roebuck, Madelyn Torrance, Ava Stone, Isabella Villalobos, and Macy Zeglis.

•  All students going on the Costa Rica trip over spring break please come to Miss Brady's room for a quick meeting now.

•  Ava Stone, Kylie Cofoid, Isabella Hagenbuch, Ella Englehaupt, Lea Asani, Madelyn Torrance, Kylie Hill, Mina Trandinh and Guinevere Wiesbrock meet Mrs. Rapp in the computer science room during homeroom.

•  Ambassadors will meet today during homeroom in the Loft.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, January 23, 2023

You have so much more to offer.  You sense it.  It's a soul sense and it should never be ignored.

Happy Lunar New Year! 

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

• You can still sign up for the Polar Plunge.  If you have already done so, please register on-line.

• Food was brought to the food pantry on Friday.  Thanks to all who contributed.  The BLUE CART is empty.  Our sisters and brothers are still hungry.  Please bring food in.

• If there is enough interest, there will be a ski outing on President's Day in February.

•  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 TODAY 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.  

•  Peer tutoring will take place in room 225 after school until 3:30 for all interested students. We look forward to seeing you!

•  If you are interested in becoming a peer tutor, and earning service hours, please see Mrs. Pettway for details.

•  Seniors: The IVCC Foundation Scholarship is due Feb 9th. Last year everyone who applied got at least $500.  Do not wait until the last minute to start! Go to the IVCC website or the SBA Scholarship list to find the application.

•  Juniors: Registration is open for SAT Prep classes at IVCC. Online or in person classes are available. Seats are limited. See your email for info.

•  If you want to do Science club new year activities this week (2se7p7z) Please check the classroom and vote on survey.  

•  Scholastic Bowl at home today meet in the art Studio after school today for setup

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

•  Juniors interested in touring the Area Career Center Cosmetology program see Ms. Bernabei now.

• Winner of Friday’s Riddle is Alyssa Engels!!!  The Answer was “A Map”

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!!!!