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Daily Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • zenith (n.) the highest point, culminating point 

      • I was too nice to tell my friend that she had reached the absolute ZENITH of her career.

  • Congratulations to our eSports Valorant team  – last night they won against Naperville Central High School! Check google classroom code for more details about eSports at St. Bede!

  • Scholastic Bowl Thursday at Washburn varsity only. All others: practice in the art studio.

  • Golf room will be closed this Thursday and reopen again on Tuesday.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Ambassadors please meet in the Loft now. Bring your planners!

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • See the rolling schedule for upcoming competitions!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 9, 2026

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Monday, February 9, 2026

  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • None - assembly schedule 

  • Fr. Dominic needs some help thrift shopping for kids' clothes for a needy family. If you have a vehicle and some time after school, please see Fr. Dom in his office during homeroom.

  • The Heritage Club invites you to join Lunar New Year preparation activities in the Loft on Tuesday, Feb. 10 during homeroom. We will make paper crafts ahead of the celebration on Feb. 17. See Viola Ren and Lisa Huang for details!

  • Freshmen: if you are interested in hosting an 8th grader during the upcoming Shadow Days, there will be a meeting tomorrow during homeroom in the Refectory. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • None scheduled.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, February 6, 2026

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Friday, February 6, 2026

  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • viscous (adj.) not free flowing, syrupy 

      • The VISCOUS syrup took three minutes to pour out of the bottle.

  • Our Bible Study group Sacro Speco meets today after school in the abbey church. New members are always welcome. Start the weekend with the word of God! 

  • The Heritage Club invites you to join Lunar New Year preparation activities in the Loft on Tuesday, Feb. 10 during homeroom. We will make floral sachets and paper crafts ahead of the celebration on Feb. 17. See Viola Ren and Lisa Huang for details!

  • The St. Bede Esports Valorant team won last night against Roxana High School! If you are interested in learning more about eSports, please contact Mr. Fess! Go Bruins!

  • Freshmen: if you are interested in hosting an 8th grader during the upcoming Shadow Days, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 10 during homeroom in the Refectory. 

  • Any seniors planning to major in Agriculture or an AG related field see Ms. Bernabei for scholarship information. 

  • Thank you to all who participated in our SOUPer Bowl Sunday Jeans Day! Freshmen collected 34 cans and $78.00. Sophomores collected 30 cans and $65.00. Juniors collected 19 cans and $69.00 dollars. Seniors collected 24 cans and $43. Faculty and staff collected 9 cans and $20.00. Our grand total raised for the food pantry is 116 cans of soup and $275! Well done Bruins! Congratulations to our freshmen class for the most cans collected AND the most money! Stay tuned for details regarding your class prize.

  • A special shout to out to Ms. Bernabei  during National School Counseling Week! Thank you for all you do for the students of St. Bede!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • None scheduled.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • upbraid (v.) to criticize or scold severely 

      • The last thing Lindsay wanted was for Lisa to UPBRAID her again about missing the rent payment.

  • WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) and the IVCC Edible Car Competitions are this month. Registration is on science club classroom. Use the class code in announcements to sign up: Deadline is Wednesday, Feb 11th!

  • ALL Juniors will take the SAT on Tuesday, March 24th. See your email for test prep opportunities.

  • IVCC will host an in-person SAT prep class. Registration deadline is Feb 27th or until seats are full.  Sign up early!  This class will be cancelled if enough students don’t sign up. See the SAT email sent yesterday for the link.

  • The Heritage Club invites you to join Lunar New Year preparation activities in the Loft on Tuesday, Feb. 10 during homeroom. We will make floral sachets and paper crafts ahead of the celebration on Feb. 17. See Viola Ren and Lisa Huang for details!

  • Freshmen: if you are interested in hosting an 8th grader during the upcoming Shadow Days, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 10 during homeroom in the Refectory. 

  • Tomorrow, SBASG is excited to be sponsoring a SOUPer bowl Sunday Jeans Day for the Food Pantry! Students may bring in 2 cans of soup OR pay $3. Students can wear jeans in good condition and a football jersey, football top, or a St. Bede top!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Will the following students please see Mr. Steben outside his office: Anna Cyrocki, Harrison Fess, Jaylynne Finley, Jemma Finley, Caleb Heersink, Johnny Michael, Cate Moench, Kamila Ortiz, Jyllian Pozzi, Fiona Robinson, Chipper Rossi, Ryan Soliman, Isabella Van Den Berg, and Yaneli Walker.

  • The following students need to see Ms. Bernabei now to pick up their course selection and teacher recommendation information: Ryan Zusefin, Nick Del Pilar, Hanna Waszkowiak, Matilda Mitchell, Chloe Brandt, Kerstin Williams, Aliyanna Arteaga, Caden Kolodziej, and Cate Moench.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • taciturn (adj.) not inclined to talk 

      • Though Jane never seems to stop talking, her brother is quite TACITURN.

  • The Saint Bede Blood Drive is on Tuesday February 10th in the Perino Science Center. Pre-Registration will be taking place at the table in the Refectory today, tomorrow, and Friday.  Stop by and see Mr. Davy to pre-register or pick up a permission slip to give blood and pre-register tomorrow. There will be sign-ups for other various service opportunities at the table as well - DON'T WAIT!! Get your hours while making a difference in the community!

  • 1000 Recordings Club meets tomorrow during both lunches. Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office by the end of the day if you want to listen to some great music over lunch!

  • Freshmen: if you are interested in hosting an 8th grader during the upcoming Shadow Days, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 10 during homeroom in the Refectory. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • None scheduled.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, February 2, 2026

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  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • raze (v.) to demolish, level 

      • The old apartment complex was RAZED to make room for the large chain store.

  • At tonight's game against Bureau Valley, we'll be collecting donations for the local food pantries in preparation for our Lenten food drive. Help us "Pack the Truck" by bringing in canned goods and other non-perishable foods to the gym--monetary donations also welcome.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Will Lili McClain, Parker McClain and Macy Strauch see Mrs. Prokup in the Development Office?

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 30, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • paragon (n.) a model of excellence or perfection 

    • The mythical Helen of Troy was considered a PARAGON of female beauty.

  • Sacro Speco, our Bible Study group meets today after school in the abbey church. Join us as we dive into Paul's letter to the Corinthians and the Beatitudes. New members always welcome! 

  • At Monday's game against Bureau Valley, we'll be collecting donations for the local food pantries in preparation for our Lenten food drive. Help us "Pack the Truck" by bringing in canned goods and other non-perishable foods to the gym--monetary donations also welcome.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Gretchen Carden to the main office please.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 29, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • paragon (n.) a model of excellence or perfection 

    • The mythical Helen of Troy was considered a PARAGON of female beauty.

  • Scholastic Bowl practice today after school in the Art Studio.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Coco Han please see Mrs. Morrow now.

  • If you are dressed for vocation day, please report to the PSC during homeroom for a picture! The bigger the group, the better the picture! 

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • obsolete (adj.) no longer used, out of date 

    • Her new iPhone rendered her 5-year-old phone completely OBSOLETE.

  • Scholastic Bowl practice tomorrow after school in the Art Studio.

  • 1000 Recordings meets next Thursday. New members can sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office. Returning members can get their lunch pass next week.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • None scheduled

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • notorious (adj.) widely and unfavorably known 

    • Jacob was NOTORIOUS for always arriving late at parties.

  • AI Club meeting after school Tuesday.  Anyone and everyone is welcome!

  • Anna Cyrocki, Weston Heersink, and Yannis Yong: please check your email for a message from Mr. Steben.

  • Congratulations to Chipper Rossi, who will be signing a letter of intent to attend Shawnee Community College to continue her softball career! If you would like to celebrate this accomplishment, please join us in the PSC today at 4:30 as she signs with the Shawnee Saints. Congrats, Chipper!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • All participants in the AMC math competition please see Mrs. Morrow in her classroom now. 

  • Nolan Gedraitis, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

  • Will Pristeen Baker and Emma Mavity please come to the main office now?

  • If you are dressed for Day of Rest today, please meet on the steps in the PSC during homeroom! The bigger the picture, the better. 😊

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, January 26, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • moderate (adj.) not extreme 

    • The restaurant we chose had MODERATE prices.

  • No announcements.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Maddy Fabish, please see Mrs. Pearse in the Development office sometime today.

  • If you are dressed in ASCA colors (red, blue, or gold), please meet on the steps in the PSC for a group photo during homeroom. The bigger the picture, the better. Thank you!

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 22, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • None - Pep Assembly schedule 

  • Scholastic Bowl Practice today after the Pep Assembly. Saturday JV tournament at Roanoke-Benson. Bus leaves at 6:50 am from the parking lot.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Kerstin Williams please see Mrs. Hurst in the main office now

  • Ezeriah Gore please see Fr. Dom in his office now

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • jubilant (adj.) extremely joyful, happy 

    • The crowd was JUBILANT when the firefighter carried the woman from the burning building.

  • Tomorrow night at 8:00pm, the Lady Bruins basketball team is playing in the conference championship at Dwight High School. We want to pack the gym with as many Bruins fans as possible. St. Bede will have fan busses available for transportation. Sign up at the link in your email. Questions? See Mr. Armato.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Erin Sartin please see Mrs. Nambo in room 215 during homeroom today.

  • Lisa Huang and Genavyve Barnes, please see Ms. Bernabei now.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • interject (v.) to insert between other things 

    • During our conversation, the Uber driver occasionally INTERJECTED his opinion.

  • Scholastic Bowl today at Seneca. Bus leaves at 3:00 from PSC.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Geno Taylor please come to the main office now.

  • Cast of Into The Woods, please see Mrs. Griggs today during homeroom or right after school to pick up your scripts.

  • Jaylynne Finley, please see Ms. Bernabei.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 16, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • hapless (adj.) unlucky 

    • My poor, HAPLESS family never seems to pick a sunny week to go on vacation.

  • Support the Bruins and Lady Bruins and win $100 cash tonight! Thanks to Hueneburg Financial, one lucky student will walk away with $100 CASH at tonight’s game! When you arrive, drop your name in the drawing at the gate. Entries close at halftime of the Varsity game. Your name will be drawn during the 3rd quarter. YOU MUST BE PRESENT – either on the court or in the stands – to win! Be there tonight. 7 p.m. The Bruins play Marquette Academy!

  • Mrs. Theisinger is out of the building today. Please report to the main office if you need assistance! Thanks!

  • Scholastic Bowl Tuesday at Seneca. Bus leaves at 3:00 from PSC.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • All 12th grade boarding students meet in the Loft now.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 15, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • genial (adj.) friendly, affable 

    • Although he’s been known to behave like a real jerk, I would say that my neighbor is an overall GENIAL guy.

  • Seniors – your updated transcript requests in Parchment will be released today.  Common App Mid-Year reports will be complete and submitted by Monday. If you have applied to any colleges that require a mid-year report and are not on the Common App you will need to submit a request in Parchment to have your transcript sent. See Ms. Bernabei if you need help.

  • If you are interested in Chess, go to the Chess Club Google classroom and connect with others and play chess. See the class code in announcements: fjtroh47

  • Interested in track and field? Practice will begin on Tuesday 1-20-2026 at 3:00pm. Meet in the hallway by the weight room.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Johnnie Brown see Ms. Bernabei now.

  • All those signed up for 1000 Recordings: come get your lunch pass from Mr. Steben now.

  • There will be a meeting during homeroom today in the loft for those SBASG members who agreed to be on our Catholic Schools Week planning committee!!

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • fickle (adj.) shifting in character, inconstant 

      • In Greek dramas, the fickle gods help Achilles one day, and then harm him the next.

  • Spill the tea fr!  Tea Club today after school, 2:50–4:00. Come sip, vibe, and mind your business (or not).

  • Are you preparing for the SAT or ACT and want some extra help? IVCC has accelerated test prep classes taught by Tricia Haynes and Bernie Moore. Registration deadlines are as soon as January 30. Click the link in the announcements to sign up: https://www.ivcc.edu/highschooltestingprep/index.php

  • 1000 Recordings will meet tomorrow during lunches. Our first recording of 2026 is a mix of country, rock, and pop - you’ll love what you hear! Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office today!

  • SBASG class representatives, please check and respond to yesterday’s email regarding our new committees! Thank you.

    HOMEROOM MEETINGS

    • SBASG please meet in Mrs. Theisinger’s room during homeroom!

    • Noah Buck, CeCe Giacalone, and Ariana Villava, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

      BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

    • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, January 12, 2026

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  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • delineate (v.) to describe, outline, shed light on 

      • She neatly DELINEATED her reasons for canceling the project’s funding.

  • Spill the tea fr!  Tea Club is this Wednesday after school, 2:50–4:00. Come sip, vibe, and mind your business (or not).

  • This Tuesday, there will be a meeting during homeroom for everyone interested in golfing next fall. Meet in the Art Studio.

  • Mrs. Griggs’ E1 period Study Hall please report to Mrs. Leffelman’s Room 16!

  • Scholastic Bowl home today vs Henry  at 4:00. Team meet after school to set up.

  • Are you preparing for the SAT or ACT and want some extra help? IVCC has accelerated test prep classes taught by Tricia Haynes and Bernie Moore. Registration deadlines are as soon as January 30. Click the link in the announcements to sign up: https://www.ivcc.edu/highschooltestingprep/index.php

    HOMEROOM MEETINGS

    • Alicia Barreras, Savannah Bray, And Eliana Opsal please come to the main office now.

    • Nolan Gedraitis, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

      BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

    • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, January 9, 2026

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  • SAT Word of the Day:

    • clemency (n.) mercy 

      • After he forgot their anniversary, Martin could only beg Maria for CLEMENCY.

  • If you are interested in being a part of a crew for the Spring Musical, “Into the Woods”, please see Mrs. Smith in Room 202 to obtain a form to fill out indicating your interest. Crew roles include: Lights, Sound, Props, Costumes, Hair/Make-up, Construction Stage Crew, Performance Stage Crew, and Artwork.

  • If you are a senior who went to Rotary last semester, it is time to sign up for 2nd semester dates. Please sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office by Friday, January 9 - that’s today!

  • This is your sign to try a new club at SBA! The 1000 Recordings Club will meet next Thursday during your lunch period. Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office today!

  • The scholarship list is starting to fill up!  Seniors, see your email for a link to the scholarship list and don’t miss out!

  • All those interested in the science club: meeting next Wednesday and students can join by clicking the link in the announcements: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODM3OTI3OTkyODYy?cjc=ilt5dsmk.  We will be enjoying coffee from around the world and discussing spring competitions like WYSE, Envirothon, and the food car race.

  • A fancy white and gold key fob with a cowboy boot charm was found outside of Mrs. Morrow’s room this morning. Please come to the main office if this sounds like it may be yours!

  • Next Tuesday, there will be a meeting during homeroom for everyone interested in golfing next fall. Meet in the Art Studio.

  • There will be a meeting for all SBASG members next Tuesday, January 13, during homeroom.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • Chris Gedraitis see Ms. Bernabei today.

  • Will Gabe Bunch please come to the main office now?

  • There will be an executive board meeting during homeroom today in Mrs. Theisinger’s room!

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, January 8, 2026

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SAT Word of the Day:

  • bourgeois (n.) of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

    • Many businessmen receive criticism for their BOURGEOIS approach to life.

  • On Friday this week, Jan 9  during H period in PSC 15, Alumni Phillip Gray from the St. Bede Class of 2025 will be here to speak to students and answer questions about the University of IL Urbana-Champaign and the Geis Business School.   Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up with Ms. Bernabei NOW and talk to your H period teacher BEFORE tomorrow.

  • If you are interested in being a part of a crew for the Spring Musical, “Into the Woods”, please see Mrs. Smith in Room 202 to obtain a form to fill out indicating your interest. Crew roles include: Lights, Sound, Props, Costumes, Hair/Make-up, Construction Stage Crew, Performance Stage Crew, and Artwork.

  • If you are a senior who went to Rotary last semester, it is time to sign up for 2nd semester dates. Please sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office by Friday, January 9 - that’s tomorrow!

  • Looking to try something new at St. Bede this semester? The 1000 Recordings Club will meet next Thursday during your lunch period. Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office today!

  • Scholastic Bowl practice today after school. Monday at 4:00 is the first home match of the year vs Henry.

  • Next Tuesday, January 13: Meeting during homeroom for everyone interested in golfing next fall. Meet in the Art Studio.

  • There will be an executive board meeting for SBASG tomorrow, Friday, January 9. There will be a meeting for all SBASG members on Tuesday, January 13 during homeroom!

  • Friendly reminder: students are not to use their cell phones at all during the day, including at your locker.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  • None scheduled

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

  • Please refer to the rolling schedule for updates!