ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The church was not founded for those who are perfect and have it all together.  Jesus came for sinners, the imperfect.  Jesus comes in the Eucharist for all of us. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• fortuitous – adj. happening by chance

• It was quite FORTUITOUS that they served Bruin Bowls for lunch on his birthday.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• All those who went on the Benedictine school exchange to Covington, Kentucky.  We will meet in the loft tomorrow during 2nd lunch.  If you have 1st lunch, see Fr. Ronald NOW.

• Seniors: the IVCC Foundation Scholarship is due Thursday this week, Feb 8th by 9 pm. To qualify for this scholarship you are required to submit the scholarship application, IVCC college application, SBA transcript and SAT test scores to IVCC. Find the application on the SBA scholarship list. Log into Parchment.com to order your transcript and test scores. Submit all required documents to IVCC. See Ms. Bernabei for help. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Typically, ALL students who apply will receive an award. 

• Softball players, please turn in your fish fry ticket money and lotto tickets to Mrs. Griggs by Monday Feb. 12th.  A schedule is being made up for you to work. If you have a preference on 1st shift or 2nd shift, please email Mrs. Griggs.

• Musical Cast: Please check the time change for scene 5 rehearsal tonight. It will begin at 6 pm.

• There will be no track practice today. We will have practice Wednesday through Friday starting at 3:00 each day. Bring sweats. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Those going on Ski trip, see Fr. Ronald NOW.

• Meeting for the anime club today during homeroom in rm 217.

• Will Bella Hagenbuch see Mrs. Prokup?

• Luke Tunnell, Katie Zeller, Alex Ankiewicz, Amanda Wojcik See Ms. Bernabei ASAP.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 5, 2024

Don't look back.  You're not going that way. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• elude  – v. escape one’s grasp

• The criminal managed to ELUDE the police.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Those going on Ski trip, get your forms in to Fr. Ronald.  Still not too late to sign up.

• St. Blaise throat blessing today during lunch periods and in some religion classes.

• Track practice will start at 3:45 today. Meet downstairs near the weight-room. Thank you.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lucy Maus and Ariana Villava.  Please see Fr. Ronald, now, during homeroom.

• Sadie and Lila Koehler, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Will the following students see Mrs. Prokup: Matilda & Adeline Mitchell, Trajan Raffety and Macy Strauch.

• Would the top 10 students in the Class of 2024 please see Mrs. Rapp now: Johnna Bogatitus, Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Evan Englehaupt, Georgina Guo, Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Hermes, Kylie Hill, Zachary Popurella and Logan Potthoff.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 2, 2024

Hope is not a matter of waiting for things outside us to get better.  It's about getting better inside about what's going on outside. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• dearth – n. a lack of something

• Mrs. Nambo celebrated the DEARTH of students on the D/F list.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Those going on Ski trip, get your forms in to Fr. Ronald.  If not in his office, put form on his desk chair.

• Tomorrow is the 116th anniversary of the date Fr. Gilbert Simon and 3 students drown in an ice-skating accident .  There is a large memorial to them on the first floor of the school.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

• Just a reminder that all spring sports are open for registration. That link has been sent out to all students and families in their email.  Please see Mr. Armato with any questions.

• Good luck to Girls Bowling and Wrestling as they both compete in the respective IHSA regional events tomorrow.  Also tomorrow is a day of basketball here at Saint Bede.  Our Girls program takes on Putnam County with our Boys following as they host Amboy High School.  Games begin at 11am in Historic Abbot Vincent Gymnasium. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will Adeline and Matilda Mitchell see Mrs. Prokup?

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 1, 2024

Even when our efforts don't bear the fruits we expect, we must trust that God, who loves those we love more than we ever could, knows what he is doing. 

• SAT Word of the Day:

• cacophony – n. a discordant mixture of sounds

• The student section created a CACOPHONY of noise makers and loud cheering. 

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts Period B.  Freshmen tomorrow.

• Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24th.  If you haven't already done so, you can get your name on the list.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Those going on Ski trip, get your forms in to Fr. Ronald.  If not in his office, put the form on his desk chair.

• Juniors: ACC tour permission forms are due tomorrow.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice after school in the Art Room.

• All those interested in joining Anime Club please join the Google Classroom.  The Classroom code is ib5dvl5 and is posted on flyers around the school.   There is a change in our first meeting time.   It will be next Tuesday during homeroom in Rm. 217.  Please fill out the interest survey posted on the Classroom before you come.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following students pick up their front of the lunch line, park out front for February & March and jean day passes from Mrs. Prokup's office today: Aubrey Siebert, Trajan Raffety, Kerstin Williams, Quinn McClain, Lili McClain, Kian Zeller, Katie Zeller, Bailey Engels, Macy Strauch and Ava Balestri.

• Katelyn Harth see Ms. Bernabei now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 31, 2024

No matter how many times we fail, we will, by the grace of God, begin again. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• bovine – adj. cow-like

• The Chik-fil-A ads were recognizable by their BOVINE themes.

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts Period B.  Sophomores tomorrow.

• Polar Plungers. If you haven't already done so, please register on-line.

• Those going on ski trip, please return the information sheet with your signature.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• The ACC tour is Tuesday Feb 6th . The day of the week was printed incorrectly on the permission form. Permission forms are due to Ms. Bernabei TOMORROW.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

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

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice tomorrow after school in the Art Room.

• All those interested in joining Anime Club please join the Google Classroom.  The Classroom code is ib5dvl5 and is posted on flyers around the school.   There is a change in our first meeting time.   It will be next Tuesday during homeroom in Rm. 217.  Please fill out the interest survey posted on the Classroom before you come.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lorelei Denny please see Ms. Bernabei today.

• Ava Mueller please see Mrs. Hurst in the Main Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 30, 2024

There is no success without the ability to delay gratification. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• aberration – n. deviation from the norm

• Her angry outburst was an ABERRATION from her normally bubbly personality.

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts.  Juniors tomorrow.

• Polar Plungers. If you haven't already done so, please register on-line.

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Anyone interested in making paper lanterns for the Lunar New Year must complete the interest survey in Google Classroom. The lantern-making activity will be held on Friday, Feb. 9th after school in Mrs. Rynkewicz's room. All materials will be provided for you.

• The following juniors need to see Ms. Bernabei today to pick up your ACC tour permission form. The form is due this Friday. Veronica Bartlett, Andrea Brandner, Adriana Buchanan, Lorelei Denny, Lacey Griggs, Sadie Koehler, Violet Lopez, Grace Millington, Adeline Mitchell, Mason Moreno, Alivia Payne, Analia Salas, Emma Smudzinski, Alan Spencer, Mina Trandinh, Elizabeth Vanko, Sammie Wagner.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, January 29, 2024

All that we are not, He perfects.  All that we are, He accepts. And all that we can be, He anticipates. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• vital – adj. Necessary

• It is VITAL that you turn in every assignment to earn an A in your classes.

• Catholic Schools Week class masses and breakfasts Tuesday through Friday during Period B. Seniors tomorrow.

• Andrea Brandner, Lorelei Denny, Kamila Ortiz, Judith Torres, Johnnie Brown, Trajan Raffety, Lilly Wray, Kerstin Williams, Lucy Maus, and Ariana Villava. Please see Fr. Ronald NOW during homeroom.

• Those going on the ski trip to Alpine Valley on Presidents' Day, see Fr. Ronald

• Boys' TEC is the first weekend of March.  Want an application or to know more, see Fr. Ronald.

• Let's fill the Big Blue cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers. 

• Senior boys: The deadline for Elks Teen of the Month applications has been extended to Friday, Feb 2nd. This is for senior boys only. If I don’t get any applications from senior boys there will be no male nominees for Jan & Feb. This is the last opportunity to submit applications for this school year. Check your email for a link to the application.

• Seniors: IVCC Foundations Scholarship are due Feb 8th. This scholarship requires completion of the FAFSA and an official transcript ordered in Parchment.  See your email or Ms. Bernabei for help. Last year everyone who applied was awarded a scholarship.

• If you have a rhyme without reason costume, please come see Mrs. Griggs in the science center for a yearbook photo during homeroom today.

• Ambassador meeting after school in the fishbowl. 

• Yearbook staff that is helping with the cover design. We will meet tomorrow right after school with our cover artist for one hour. Please be on time.

• A new club, the Anime Club, will hold their first meeting in room 217 on Thursday, Feb. 1, after school, beginning at 2:50 pm. 

• There will be a bake sale this week Monday through Friday for student government.

• Congratulations to our boys wrestling team this weekend for placing 3rd out of 8 teams at the conference tournament, it’s great to be a bruin!

 HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Members of the girls’ track uniform committee please meet in the fishbowl now!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 25, 2024

The most important things are almost never urgent. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• trounce – v. defeat heavily

• The girls basketball team TROUNCED their opponent 50-18.

• FUN FACT - this actually happened this season! If you can name who the Lady Bruins basketball team beat 50-18, see Mr. Steben for a prize. Limit 3 winners!

• If you signed up for the Polar Plunge, check your school e-mail for directions on how to register on-line.  Not too late to sign up, if you haven't already done so. Sign-up sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Lectio tomorrow.  

• Let's fill the Big Blue cart with food for our hungry sisters and brothers. 

• Mrs. Griggs' E1 study hall will be held in room 204 today. 

• Spring musical participants, please check google classroom.  There are 2 things that need to be completed before Sunday’s rehearsal at 2:30.  You need to complete the availability calendar for February and download the app to practice music.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice after school today in the Art Room.

• WYSE permission slips need to be picked up from Mr Fitz.  Come by during homeroom or find him during the day to get yours.  Amy Tran, Gordon, Arthur, Amie Tomaszewski, Victoria, Tyler, Kylie, Andrea.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Alex Ankiewicz, Faith Ankiewicz, Quinn McClain, and Lili McClain, please report to Mr. Steben’s office.

• Kenneth Mudge and Trajan Raffety please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The purpose of life isn't to rush here and there mindlessly doing all sorts of things, but rather, to do the essential things that enable you to become all you were created to be. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• serendipity – n. the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

• She enjoyed a moment of SERENDIPITY when the car in front of her paid for her McDonald’s order.

• If you signed up for the Polar Plunge, check your school e-mail for directions on how to register online.  It’s not too late to sign up if you haven't already done so. Sign-up sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Lectio on Friday during lunch. 

• Juniors – sign up for the SAT Prep classes at IVCC before they fill up. See your email for information.

• Seniors - FAFSA Completion night tonight after school in the PSC 6-8 pm. See your email for information on what to bring. It is recommended that all seniors attending any college after high school submit the FAFSA. It is required for you to receive student loans, grants and many scholarships including the IVCC Foundations scholarships due Feb 8th. RSVP to tbernabei@st-bede.com

• St. Bede Academy would like to proudly announce the top ten students in the class of 2024 !  Listed alphabetically: Johnna Bogatitus, Ali Bosnich, Ella Englehaupt, Evan Englehaupt, Georgina Guo, Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Hermes, Kylie Hill, Zachary Popurella, Logan Potthoff. Each of these students has not only embraced the challenges of rigorous coursework but has also exemplified leadership, integrity, and a commitment to personal growth.  Congratulations on all of your hard work and dedication!!! 

• The IVCC Foundations scholarship is due to IVCC  February 8th.  The Michael J Lyons scholarship is now available. New scholarships are being added every week!  Check the list on the Counseling website.

• Ambassadors will meet today after school in the Fish Bowl from 2:45-3:00.

• Color & Chill Thursday after school in the PSC. Everyone is welcome!

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

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice tomorrow after school in the Art Room.

• Good luck to the Girls Bowlers today as they travel to the Backyard Bowl to take on Rock Island High School. Girls Bowlers are to be dismissed at 2:00, bus leaves at 2:15.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There will be an SBASG meeting during homeroom today.

• Would all female students who took Computer Science A last year and who are taking it this year please meet in Mr. Fess’s room now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 19, 2024

God doesn't call the qualified.  He qualifies the called. So, if there is something that has been on your heart for a while, then maybe God is calling you. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• recalcitrant (re-KAL-sit-trent) – adj. having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

• The RECALCITRANT student refused to follow his teacher’s directions.

• If interested in the Ski Outing, Winterfest in Lake Geneva or Polar Plunge get your name on sign-up sheets near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Today during lunch is the last day to sign up for dodgeball on Wednesday, Jan 31.

• Yearbook staff: there will be a cover meeting Tuesday 1/23 after school in Mrs. Griggs room to finalize cover.  The following Tuesday 1/30 we will be meeting with the cover artist to complete the design.  Please email Mrs. Griggs if you can attend.

• Attention Track and field athletes! We will have our first meeting on Tuesday and 1:45 in the little theater! Anyone interested in competing this year please attend. Also, remember to sign up on our 8-to-18 online registration website. See Coach Makransky in room 208 if you have any questions.

• Congratulations to our Super Smash Brothers eSports team: Noah Buck, Arthur van den Berg, and Julian Villava.  Last night Arthur and Julian played each other with Arthur winning 3 of the 5 matches.  Noah played against “deluxestar” from Roycemore High School in Evanston and won 3 out of 5 matches as well.

• Congratulations to the Lady Bruins Basketball team on their 1st place finish in the Tri-County Conference tournament. Ali Bosnich, Ella Hermes, and Ashlyn Ehm were also named to the all-tournament team. Way to go!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Any baseball players in need of service hours, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 18, 2024

All new beginnings, all fresh starts, require a bold leap. 

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• quixotic (kwik-SOD-ick) – adj. exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

• His plan to make millions as a YouTuber was QUIXOTIC and poorly planned.

• Jean Day tomorrow for charities that we assist.

• The ski outing will be on Presidents' Day, Monday February 19th.  If interested, add your name to the list outside Fr. Ronald's office.

• The next Boys' TEC is March 2-4.  Want more information, see Fr. Ronald.

• Interested in Winterfest in Lake Geneva on Saturday, Feb 4th?  Sign-up sheet on board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• POLAR PLUNGE on Saturday, February 24th.  Want to participate this year?   Sign up on sheet near Fr. Ronald's office.  More information will be given to those who sign up.

• There will be Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the Art Room.

• Today is the last day to audition for the spring musical, unless you email Mrs. Griggs for a different time.  Mrs. Griggs will contact you if call backs are necessary Sunday.  Please make sure you have joined the Remind App.  Seniors - Check this off your bucket list and audition today!

• All seniors who took semester one Econ please rejoin the Google classroom so your banking scholarship essays can be accessed. Econ CP classroom code ro6spyb and Econ HN classroom code lsxfwos.

• Color & Chill with snacks today in the PCS after school. All are welcome!

• Ella Hermes, Bella Pinter, Macy Hartt, Reagan Stoudt, Maci Kelly, Angie Bartlett, Lily Bosnich, Bailey Engels please see Mrs. Griggs to pick up your fish fry tickets.

• Mr. Fitz’s E period Study Hall, please report to Room 114 (Mr. Garcia’s Room).

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• ALL seniors going to Panama please meet in Miss Brady's room today.

• Rubi De La Torre please see Mrs. Nambo in her office during homeroom today.

• All freshman and sophomore boys interested in playing baseball meet Coach Eustice in room 224 during homeroom today.

• Bella Hagenbuch, Ella Englehaupt, Ali Bosnich, Logan Potthoff, Zachary Popurella, Kylie Hill, Ella Hermes, Johnna Bogatitus, Georgina Guo, and Evan Englehaupt please come to the counseling office.

• Ella Burris see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.

SAT Word of the Day: ambivalence ➢ – state of uncertainty "As I answered the final question on the test, my ambivalence had me torn between two answers.”

❖ If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office. Those who express interest will receive further information.

❖ Thank you to everyone who came out to our first Final Review Night last night. We had a great turnout! Don’t forget tonight- we will be here from 4:00-6:00!

❖ There will be a musical meeting in Mrs. Griggs room today from 1:45-2:00 for anyone interested in auditioning for the musical. If you cannot attend, please check google classroom over break for announcements.

❖ Freshmen- please check your email for a message from Mrs. Theisinger. HOMEROOM MEETINGS

❖Will the following students see Mrs. Prokup - Room 135 to pick up a packet for their parent? Gavin Marquez, Dominic Fonderelli, Ava Balestri, Margaret Arkins, Bailey Engels, Trajan Raffety, Garrett Connelly, Emma Slingsby, Daliayah Farris, Macy Strauch, Anna Cyrocki, Katie Zeller, Mariella Hermes, Aubrey Siebert, Maleigha Trench, Nathan Husser, Drew Carboni, Gino Ferrari, Kyra Finley, Kyra Newman and Lili McClain.

❖Will Sam Bima see Mrs. Prokup NOW?

❖ Erin Dove and Ali Bosnich see Ms. Bernabei.

❖Attention Stage Rats! Please see Fr. Dominic in room 107 during homeroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 18, 2023

It is what it IS but it will BE what YOU make it.

SAT Word of the Day:

candor ➢ – quality of being honest. "She was never quite sure how to respond to Martha's candor though the two continued to be best of friends.”

❖ If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

❖ Opportunities for Advent confession today during Periods F, G, and H in the conference room in the science center.

❖ Final Review Nights will be: Monday 6:30-8:30 and Tuesday 4-6

❖ Tomorrow after school there will be a meeting for anyone interested in auditioning for the musical Little Mermaid in Mrs. Griggs classroom from 1:45-2:00

❖ Lillian Wray, Marco Rizzi & Adriana Buchanan please see Mrs. Rapp when you can TODAY!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 12, 2023

If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, start at home and love your family.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• mawkish – adj. showing emotion or love in an awkward or silly way

• The MAWKISH poem made the reader uncomfortable.

• If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley after the Christmas break,  sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• It's not too late.  If interested in participating in the Reverse Advent Calendar, see Fr. Ronald.

• Opportunities for confession this week.  Today Periods C and D in the conference room in the science center.  Tomorrow Periods E1 and E2.

• Final Review Nights- Monday December 18th from 6:30-8:30 and Tuesday December 19th from 4-6! Teachers and staff will be available to help in multiple subjects. Come in through Perino Science Center doors.

• Service Hours opportunity: if you are interested in helping Mrs. Nambo with the final review nights, send her an email or stop in and see her today!

• Scholastic Bowl practice Thursday in the Art Studio.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Band students please report to Mrs. Griggs room during homeroom today for a rehearsal.

• Julian Villava, Kerstin Williams, Yannis Yong, Maleigha Trench and Hunter Savage please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• Nathan Husser please see Ms. Bernabei.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 11, 2023

Make virtue your goal and you will find that moments of the day come bearing opportunity.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• inoculate – v. immunize someone against

• Pharmacists worked quickly to INOCULATE their community against the flu.

• It's not too late.  If interested in participating in the Reverse Advent Calendar, see Fr. Ronald.

• Opportunities for confession this week.  Listen for times and location.

• The Habitat for Humanity mailing needs a final push.  Help needed this week to label the envelopes during study halls.

• If you are interested in a ski trip to Alpine Valley in January that will be either on Martin Luther King Day or Presidents' Day, sign the sheet on the board near Fr. Ronald's office.

• Heritage Club Ornament Making will be held after school today in room 204. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Could all freshmen students who graduated from Peru Catholic please meet in the refectory today during homeroom?

• Lili McClain and Evan Englehaupt please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, December 8, 2023

Willingness to give ourselves out of love, even if it entails suffering, is what makes us fruitful.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• hegemony (heh-JEH-muh-nee)– n. leadership or dominance, particularly of one country over another

• The proud nation didn’t accept the HEGEMONY of the much larger country.

• Volunteers needed for Region A Snowshoe tomorrow at Mendota High School 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.  This is a Special Olympics event.  This is the group we assist by doing the Polar Plunge each year.

• This weekend please consider picking up some food items for the Big Blue Cart.

• If you are a senior planning to work full-time after graduation you need to attend today’s presentation by a job recruiter from Marquis Energy, period F today in Mr. Eustice’s room 224. If you are not already in Mr. Eustice’s class this period you must sign up with Ms. Bernabei and get permission from your period F teacher in order to attend.

• Scholastic Bowl tomorrow at Roanoke – Benson. The bus leaves at 7:00am from the front of the school.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Aubrey Siebert, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office today.

• Savannah Bray, please come to room 204 today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, December 7, 2023

A life of value is not a series of great things well done; it is a series of small things consciously done.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• garrulous (GARE-ill-us) – adj. Talkative

• The GARRULOUS 8th graders needed to learn to focus before entering St. Bede.

• Happy birthday to Abbot Michael! We hope you have a wonderful day!

• Toys were delivered.  Thank you to all who brought toys.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Lectio during 1st and 2nd lunches today for those not in sessions yesterday. We will meet in room 111 - Miss Brady's classroom.

• Jean and Ugly Christmas sweater day tomorrow for charity. For $3.00 you can wear jeans and/or an Ugly Christmas Sweater. Prizes will be given for the 3 ugliest Christmas sweaters.

• All-school mass tomorrow on the feast of Mary's Immaculate Conception.

• The Habitat for Humanity mailing project is going well.  Still need help to label envelopes.

• Heritage Club members who are attending the ornament-making event after school on Monday, December 11th MUST indicate this in Google Classroom. Do that today...in fact, do that right now!

• This is the last chance for juniors and seniors to sign up for Wyse. Friday by E1 is the deadline for joining. Check the classroom page for his announcements. Sign up at the link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQxMzgzODM0NDk2?cjc=fchoi5b.

• Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the art studio.

• Coloring Club today after school in the PSC!  See you there!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Johnna Bogatitus, Analia Salas, Jazmin Barreras, and Aubree Acuncius please stop by the main office

• All VARSITY girls basketball players, please come to room 31 (Ms. Marx's) room during homeroom to pick up your game day shirts.

• Analia Salas, Hunter Savage, Emma Slingsby, Judith Torres, Maleigha Trench, Elizabeth Vanko & Carter Vasquez please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The desire to sacrifice so another can be blessed is very much a part of what it means to truly love.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• fractious (FRAK-shus) – adj. irritable and difficult to control, typically of children

• Her little brother was FRACTIOUS when he didn’t take his nap.

• Toys are being delivered today.  Thank you to all who brought in toys.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester today and tomorrow. Check the signs throughout the school for what day your lunch group meets.  We will meet in room 111 - Miss Brady's classroom.

• Jean and Ugly Christmas sweater day on Friday for charity. Prizes will be given for the 3 ugliest Christmas sweaters.

• Seniors interested in a full time job after graduation – sign up with Ms. Bernabei or the main office to attend a presentation from a job recruiter from Marquis Energy this Friday during period F in Mr. Eustice’s classroom.

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

• We will have Tea Club after school today from 2:40 – 4 in the PSC.  Boba Tea and other varieties will be served!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Laney Senica & Anna Rudenko, please stop by Mr. Steben’s office after announcements.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Life is about saying yes to the things that help you become the best version of yourself and no to the things that don't.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• emulate – v. imitate

• The freshman thought that if he could EMULATE the seniors, he would be successful at Saint Bede.

• Thanks to all who brought toys to brighten the Christmas of young boys and girls.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester tomorrow and Thursday of this week. Check the signs for what day your lunch group meets.

• The American Red Cross is sponsoring lifeguard training at the Illinois Valley YMCA from Dec. 26th – the 29th.   Must be 15 years of age. Contact the Y for more information.  

• Scholastic Bowl team buzzer practice Thursday after school in the art studio

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Emma Mavity, Ella Mudge, Ava Mueller, Kamila Ortiz, Logan Potthoff, Marco Rizzi and Shane Rounds please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

• All seniors who are going to Panama over spring break please meet in Miss Brady's room now.

• Will Summer Conlin, Jazmin Barreras, and Yesenia Avila please come to the main office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, December 4, 2023

We cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good we can do.

• SAT Word of the Day: 

• defunct – adj. no longer working

• She couldn’t make any calls from her now DEFUNCT phone.

• Christmas Toys will be delivered tomorrow.  So, please get toys and books in tomorrow. 

• Thanks to all who have been helping with the Habitat for Humanity mailing.  If you have time during study hall, please consider lending a hand.

• Last lectio sessions of the semester on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

• There's still room in the Big Blue Cart for food.  Not all are as fortunate as we are. They go hungry each day.

• If you are interested in a Reverse Advent Calendar, see Fr. Ronald.

• JUGs will be served in room 211 today.

• Look at your Chromebook charger.  If it has “FESS” written on it please return it to Mr. Fess or to the main office.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Summer Conlin and Mina Trandinh, see Fr. Ronald during homeroom.

• Prom Committee members please see Mrs. Nambo today!

• Will Ella Burris, CoCo Wu, Hunter Savage, Analia Salas, and Jazmin Barreras please see Mrs. Hurst?