ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 24, 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• yoke (v.) to join, link 

• We YOKED together the logs by tying a string around them.

• Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations continue! Join some of our international students and Heritage Club after school in the shelter this Friday Sept. 25 to make your own snow-skin mooncakes! Everyone is welcome!

• Girls Basketball Open Gym, this Thursday, September 24 from 5-6pm and next Monday, September 28 from 5-6pm. 

• Great Job golfers during yesterday’s Tri-County tournament! Callie Fusinetti & Quinn Entrican earned All-Conference honors with the team finishing in 4th place. On the men’s side after completing a sweep of the conference regular season on Tuesday, they went on to win yesterday’s tournament by 15 strokes with all 6 golfers finishing in the top 18. Ty Carls, Jacob Flavin, AJ Barto & Grady Mueller all earned All-Conference honors. The team was led by Jacob Flavin’s 2nd place finish and Grady Mueller 1st place Medalist.

• Happy Birthday to junior Addie Raffety!

• Tickets for homecoming are on sale all week during lunches outside of the refectory! Please do not buy your tickets unless your guest request form has been turned in. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• If you are a junior or senior girl interested in playing Powderpuff Football during homecoming- today is the LAST DAY to sign up! See Mrs. Theisinger, Ella Lamboley, or Parker McClain for more information! 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ariana Villava and Johnny Michael please see Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom today. 

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for this season’s games!

• We have a Cross-Country meet at Hall today. The race starts at 4:00. All runners please arrive at 3:15 in front of the school for the race.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• wallow (v.) to roll oneself indolently; to become or remain helpless 

• My roommate can’t get over her breakup, and now just WALLOWS in self-pity.

• Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations continue! Join some of our international students and Heritage Club after school in the shelter this Friday Sept. 25 to make your own snow-skin mooncakes! Everyone is welcome!

• Girls Basketball Open Gym, this Thursday, September 24 from 5-6pm and next Monday, September 28 from 5-6pm. 

• Tickets for homecoming are on sale all week during lunches outside of the refectory! Please do not buy your tickets unless your guest request form has been turned in. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would the following students please report to Mr. Armato's office during homeroom: Josie Trujillo, Izzy Monterastelli, Hunter Freeman, Son Nguyen, Lane Hartenbower, and Gavin Lamboley.

• Would Sadie Dugosh please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office?

• The SBASG Recognition committee will meet today in the loft during homeroom. You should have received an email from Macy Strauch letting you know you were on this committee. 

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for this season’s games!

• St Bede Cross Country Boys and Girls team competed in our home meet yesterday. For the girls Jemma Finley finished 1st and for the boys RJ Hermosillo was 6th, Adrian Hermosillo was 8th, Dominik Avila was 10th, Mason Haskell was 13th, Preston Vasquez was 15th, Joe Savitch was 16th, Graham Ross was 17th, Theo Bonucci was 22nd, Mikey Benge was 23rd, and Carter Vasquez was 25th. Girls had no team scores; the boys finished 2nd to Prairie Central. Next meet is tomorrow at Hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• vilify (v.) to lower in importance, defame

  • After the Watergate scandal, almost any story written about President Nixon sought to VILIFY him and criticize his behavior.

• Happy Birthday to junior Mikey Benge!

• The first meeting of the minds for students interested in the American Math Competition will be this Wednesday at 2:45 in Mrs. Morrow's room (210).  See you then!!

• Join some of our international students and Heritage Club for Mid-Autumn Festival activities Tuesday Sept. 22 during homeroom in the Loft. Come celebrate Chinese culture with us! Click the link in announcements for info about the holiday.

• Homecoming Shirts are now available! Click the link in announcements to order yours today. The store closes TODAY, so order ASAP! No late orders will be accepted.

• Tickets for homecoming are on sale all week during lunches outside of the refectory! Please do not buy your tickets unless your guest request form has been turned in. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• The SBASG Recognition committee will meet tomorrow during homeroom!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• For anyone interested in wrestling or wrestling management this season, there is a mandatory informational meeting during homeroom today! Please meet Coach Allen in room 31 in the basement hallway after announcements.

• Variety show meeting in Mrs. Griggs room during homeroom today.

• The SBASG events committee will meet today in the Refectory during homeroom. You should have received an email from Ella Lamboley letting you know you were on this committee.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for this season’s games!

• Golf yesterday the JV boys were led by top 12 individuals in 10th place Nolan Gedraitis, Anthony Popurella 5th and Dax Manicki finished in 2nd place after a tie breaker. While leading the team to an overall 1st place finish. It’s a great day to be a BRUIN!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 21, 2026

Monday, September 21, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• utopia (n.) an imaginary and remote place of perfection 

• Everyone in the world wants to live in a UTOPIA, but no one can agree how to go about building one.

• Variety show participation forms should be submitted by the end of the week.  If you need the link please email Mrs. Griggs. The first rehearsal is this Sunday at 6 pm in the gym. Everyone participating must perform their act in the gym at some point between 6-8pm.  There will be a meeting Tuesday during homeroom in Mrs. Griggs room for all participants.

• Join some of our international students and Heritage Club for Mid-Autumn Festival activities Tuesday Sept. 22 during homeroom in the Loft. Come celebrate Chinese culture with us! Click the link in announcements for info about the holiday.

• Homecoming Shirts are now available! Click the link in announcements to order yours today. The store closes in 4 days, so order ASAP! No late orders will be accepted.

• Homecoming tickets go on sale today for $20 a piece. They will be available during both lunches all week! Please don’t purchase your tickets if we haven’t received your guest request form yet. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None scheduled.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for this season’s games!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 18, 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• taciturn (adj.) not inclined to talk 

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

• Happy Birthday this weekend freshmen Rudy Ringes and Brady Balestri!

• Project Paint the Lot: If it is not raining we will paint the parking lot on Sunday starting at 12:00 noon. Thank you to all who volunteered. If it is raining we will have to cancel this project.

• Join some of our international students and Heritage Club for Mid-Autumn Festival activities Tuesday Sept. 22 during homeroom in the Loft. Come celebrate Chinese culture with us! Click HERE for info about the holiday.

• The first meeting of the St. Bede Chess Club will be today after school in room 220. See or email Mr. Harris for more information.

• Attention Bruins! Tonight's student section theme COUNTRY so grab your boots, jeans, and cowboy hats and get ready to pack the stands!  We need you there! Come loud & proud, and show our team how much Bruin spirit we’ve got! And don’t miss our Boppin’ Bruins hitting the field with the cheerleaders to dance during half time!

• If you are a St. Bede student who is planning to bring a guest to our homecoming dance who is not a St. Bede student- please stop and get a guest request form from Mrs. Theisinger today if you have not already done so!! In order to give enough time for the form to come back, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PICK UP A GUEST REQUEST FORM. You have all done a great job so far getting this taken care of in a timely manner! Thank you. If you gave a form to your guest and are unsure if it has been returned or if you have any other questions, please see Mrs. Theisinger.

• Homecoming tickets go on sale beginning next week. They can be purchased during both lunches Monday, September 21-Friday, September 25. Tickets are $20 each and can be paid via cash or check.

• Homecoming Shirts are now available! Click the link in announcements to order yours today. The store closes in 4 days, so order ASAP! No late orders will be accepted.

• Any student interested in competing in the American Math Competition on November 5th, please join our Google Classroom for updates and practice times. Use the Classroom code in announcements.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Golf team meeting during Homeroom in the golf room today.

• If you are an underclassmen looking for service hours and are available during the first part of tonight’s football game, see Mrs. Nambo in room 215 during homeroom today!

• Brock Pikul please see Mrs. Morrow now. 

• Would the following students please report to Mr. Armato's office on Friday during homeroom: Josie Trujillo, Alina Zhang, Harper White, Olivia DePue, Izzy Monterastelli, and Quinn Entrican.

• There will be a homeroom meeting today in the loft for the SBASG Communications Committee!

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for this season’s games!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• rash (adj.) hasty, incautious 

• It’s best to think things over calmly and thoroughly, rather than make RASH decisions.

• Happy Birthday to junior Bear Fitzpatrick!

• Today's the day! All students interested in competing in the American Math Competition this year, meet NOW in room 210 with Mrs. Morrow!

• Lets try 1 more time! We need 10 volunteers to paint the stripes in the parking lot on Sunday. We will meet in the Art Studio on Thursday during homeroom.

• Students, be sure you are receiving email announcements for Christian Service Hours! You should have received 2 announcements regarding the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive this weekend. See Mr. Davy for more information.

• The first meeting of the St. Bede Chess Club will be this FRIDAY after school in room 220. See or email Mr. Harris for more information.

• All Heritage Club members interested in the movie and snack event to be held tomorrow (Thurs 9/17) after school MUST indicate their interest TODAY by 3:00pm. 

• Guest request forms are available for the homecoming dance this week only. See Mrs. Theisinger or check the TeacherEase message sent Monday for more information!

• Homecoming dance tickets go on sale beginning next week. They can be purchased during both lunches Monday, September 21-Friday, September 25! Tickets are $20 each and can be paid via cash or check.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would the following students please report to Mr. Armato's office during homeroom: Allie Phillips, Judith Torres, Shanelle Koplin, Tina Cao, Jack Hermes, and Jaxon Terry.

• Alec Tomsha, Teagan Mullane, Rudy Dinges, & Geno Dinges, Please come to the Main Office now.

• Ambassadors: let’s meet in the Loft during Homeroom today.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for this season’s games!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 14, 2026

Monday, September 14, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• panacea (n.) a remedy for all ills or difficulties 

• The doctors could not find a single PANACEA for all airborne illnesses.

• Happy Birthday to senior Cris Tran!

• Attention Mathletes!!  There will be an informational meeting about the American Math Competition that will take place this fall on Wednesday 9/16 in room 210 during homeroom!!  See you then!

• Heritage Club members can find information about a movie and snack event in Google Classroom. Interest must be completed by Wednesday at 3pm. Use the Google Classroom code in the announcements.

• 1000 Recordings Club meets this Thursday. Sign up today outside Mr. Steben’s today to join us for lunch and music!

• Lets try 1 more time! We need 10 volunteers to paint the stripes in the parking lot on Sunday. We will meet in the Art Studio on Thursday during homeroom.

• Seniors: want to make a truly unique memory during your last year at the Academy? Then sign up to be the Bruin mascot for a game or event today! The chance to sign up for a priceless unforgettable memory is right outside Mr. Steben’s office - sign up today!

• Congratulations to the following freshmen who were elected to serve as Class Representatives on SBASG for the 2026-2027 school year: Lovelyn Beck, Jerry Bu, Caleb Cass, Leo Engels, Kenlee Heider, Tripp McClain, Brendon Suarez, and Gio Zepeda. Great job to all who campaigned! Newly elected freshmen should also check their email for a message regarding committee preferences.

• Guest request forms are available for the homecoming dance beginning today. Students will get these from Mrs. Theisinger as well as return them to her office. Stop in anytime to get one! Guest request forms are only necessary if a student is bringing a guest from a different school! They are ONLY available for pickup Monday, September 14- Friday, September 18. Guest request forms will need to be turned in prior to purchasing a ticket! Do not wait until the last minute to get your or return your guest request form. Please see Mrs. Theisinger with any questions.

• Homecoming dance tickets go on sale beginning next week. They can be purchased during both lunches Monday, September 21-Friday, September 25! Tickets are $20 each and can be paid via cash or check.

• Alicia Barreras, Lila Koehler, Mary Simonetta, Elsie Soliman, and Macy Strauch: please check your emails for a message from Mr. Steben for details about today’s Holy Cross visit.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jaxon Terry, see Coach Cummings during homeroom today. Bring your phone.

• Cris Tran and Son Nguyen, please stop by the Development Office and see Mrs. Pearse.

• If you are a junior or senior female student in SBASG- please meet briefly in the loft during homeroom.

• Yaneli Walker to the main office please.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Congratulations to your Bruin golf team on 4th place finish at the Boiler Invite in Kewanee on Saturday and individuals top finishers Grady Mueller 17th, Jacob Flaven 16th and AJ Barto 13th place.

• Check the schedules online for this season’s games!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 11, 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• odious (adj.) instilling hatred or intense displeasure 

• Mr. Steben was assigned the ODIOUS task of cleaning the cat’s litter box.

• Esports members: Rosters are currently being set up – check the eSports Google Classroom.

• Ambassadors, please make sure your driving forms are turned in no later than Monday, September 14. If you bring it to Mr. Steben and he’s out of his office, you can leave it on his desk or slide it under the door.

• Are you interested in bringing energy to St. Bede Academy? Then being the St. Bede Bruin mascot may be for you! If you would like to serve as the Bruin mascot at any time this year, please sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office. More information, including sign up for events and games, will follow!

• Please do not leave your Chromebook, textbooks and personal belongings unattended in the PSC during mass.  This is your official warning.  You will receive disciplinary consequences next time.

• Ms. Bernabei is looking for 2 seniors to attend the LaSalle Rotary meeting at the Uptown next Wednesday, Sept 16th.  Stop by her office ASAP to sign up!

• With much disappointment, “Project Paint the Lot” has been canceled. We did not have enough volunteers willing to sacrifice a few hours on a Sunday.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Arvin Li please see Mrs. Nambo in her classroom during homeroom today.

• Calen Cass and Stuart McGunnigal, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for this season’s games!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• pacific (adj.) soothing 

• The chemistry professor’s PACIFIC demeanor helped the class remain calm after the experiment exploded.

• Happy Birthday to sophomore Hannah Heiberger!

• Fall Theatre auditions are today and tomorrow from 4-6pm in the Little Theatre.

• Esports members: Rosters are currently being set up – check the eSports Google Classroom.

• If you are a freshman in the upcoming elections, please send Mrs. Theisinger your campaign slide if you have not already done so.

• Current SBASG members- please read the email that you received yesterday about your committee preferences. Those committees will be finalized by the end of this week!

• Project Paint the Lot: anyone interested in helping to paint the parking lot lines this Sunday see Mr Cummings during homeroom today. We need a crew of about 10 to make it happen.  This is a great service opportunity, but if we do not get enough help it will not be done.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors: please meet in the Loft now.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

• Soccer plays at St. Bede Academy this Thursday 9/10 at 6:00pm. Pack the stands and be loud!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• obsequious (adj.) excessively compliant or submissive 

• Followers tend to be OBSEQUIOUS, while leaders prefer to make decisions for the group.

• Project Paint the Lot: anyone interested in helping to paint the parking lot lines this Sunday see Mr Cummings during homeroom tomorrow. We need a crew of about 10 to make it happen.  This is a great service opportunity.

• If you were invited to TheatreFest, turn in your signed form to Ms. Staggs ASAP.

• Fall Theatre auditions are this week on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6 pm in the Little Theatre. If you need an alternate audition time or day, please speak to Ms. Staggs.

• Did you make a TEC retreat in the past? Then join us for our 50th Anniversary Open House this Sunday at Peterstown TEC Center from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Enjoy food, fellowship, prayer, inspiration and encouragement with the TEC family. Look for the posters on bulletin boards around the school for more info.

• If you are a freshman in the upcoming elections, please send Mrs. Theisinger your campaign slide if you have not already done so.

• Current SBASG members- our committees for the school year will be finalized this week. You will receive an email today with your preferences! Please get it filled out ASAP.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Girls golf team meet during Homeroom in Art Studio.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

• Soccer plays at St. Bede Academy this Thursday 9/10 at 6:00pm. Pack the stands and be loud!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 4, 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• nadir (n.) the lowest point of something

• The NADIR of my bad day came when I fell down the stairs and broke my Chromebook

• Happy Birthday to freshman Abby Aguirre!

• All Mrs. Robbins PE Classes will not change, and they should report to the health room today for class. 

• Lovelyn Beck, Marley Bird, Jerry Bu, Caleb Cass, Leo Engels, Sofia Gonzalez, Preslee Harmon, Kenlee Heider, Tripp McClain, Camden Newcomer, Brendon Suarez, Mazzy Withey, and Gio Zepeda- please check the email that you received from Mrs. Theisinger during B period regarding upcoming elections and campaign slides!

• Dolapo Adeyemi, see Ms. Bernabei today at the beginning of E1.

• Students going to Belize over Spring Break this year need to upload their passport information into their EF account asap.  Make sure your passport is valid for 6 months after our return date. See Ms. Bernabei ASAP if you have questions.

• Seniors: Have you started your college applications yet?  Have asked your teachers for a letter of recommendation?  Get started on these things now. Set a goal to have all of your applications submitted by Halloween.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Leo Gillan, see Coach Cummings during homeroom today.

• Jack Duncan and Yvonne Jiang see Ms. Bernabei now.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• languid (adj.) sluggish from fatigue or weakness 

• The hot weather over the last several days has made us feel LANGUID and lazy.

• 1000 Recordings Club will meet tomorrow during both lunches. Sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office to listen to our first recording, which will be from the one and only Johnny Cash. If you are not signed up, you will not receive a pass for lunch, so sign up now!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Olivia Raef, Mary Simonetta, and Tula Rue to the Loft.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• kudos (n.) praise for an achievement 

• After the performance, the reviewers gave the actors KUDOS for a job well done.

• Just a reminder that all of Mrs. Robbin's classes will be in room 15 in the PSC today.

• If you missed yesterday's Fall Theatre meeting and are still interested in participating, come see Ms. Staggs in room 213 today during homeroom.

• 1000 Recordings Club will meet this Thursday during lunch periods. All interested students should sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office ASAP - this includes returning members from last year!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All golfers meet in the golf room during homeroom today.

• Elsie Soliman, Ariana Villava, and Bear Fitzpatrick, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Great job Golfers on a 2nd place finish at the Riverdale Wayne Brinkmeier Memorial Invitational on Friday and Gavin Lamboley finishing in 9th place.

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 27, 2026

Thursday, August 27, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• intransigent (adj.) refusing to compromise, often on an extreme opinion

• Lila was INTRANSIGENT about arriving at school by 7:00am to avoid being tardy.

• Yvonne Jiang, Jimena Munoz Perea Arcos, and Alina Zhang, please see Mr. Steben next to the Loft after school today.

• Current SBASG members should be prepared to meet today during homeroom in the PSC to be sworn in for the 26-27 school year.

• If you are a freshmen who enjoyed spirit week, the dodgeball tournament, dressing up, or spirit day, then serving as a class rep on Student Government is something you should consider. ALL freshmen are eligible to run in the upcoming election! No experience is needed. Petitions are still available. See Mrs. Theisinger or a current SBASG member with any questions. Elections will be held next Friday, September 4!  

• Yesterday, we celebrated the 11th day of 11th grade for our juniors! The following students were winners: Ty Carls, Maksymilian Niedzwiedz, Max Moreno, Olivia DePue, Luke Williamson, Hanna Waszkowiak, Graham Ross, and Quinn Entrican. Today, we’re celebrating the 12th day of 12th grade for our seniors! We’re picking a winner from the senior class on the 12th minute of every hour and picking 1 winner during homeroom. Winners will receive a prize. Congratulations (so far) to Yesenia Avila, Judith Torres, Lin Lin, and Emma Mavity. Mrs. Theisinger will find you during lunch to deliver your prize if you haven’t already received it!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Nicolette Hanck, Kirsten Williams, Stephanie Ni, Kyra Finley, Grace Gahan, Ariana Villava, Emma Mavity, Lucy Maus, Caleb Heersink, Adrian Hermosillo, Landon Balestri, and Fiona Robinson come see Ms. Staggs in room 213 today during homeroom.

• Ambassadors who brought treats for the Tailgate Party, today is the last call to pick them up in Mr. Steben’s office.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• heterogeneous (adj.) varied, diverse in character 

• The friend group was fun to be around because their personalities were so HETEROGENOUS.

• Happy Birthday today junior JT Daley and sophomore Allie Inman!

• 1000 Recordings Club signups are outside Mr. Steben’s office now. All those interested in attending our first meeting should sign up - that includes returning members from last year! Questions? See Mr. Steben.

• Attention Seniors attending the Rotary Luncheon today: Meet in front of the PSC immediately after the E1 dismissal bell rings at 11:51.  To save time, do not go to your lockers. You can leave your books in Ms. Bernabei’s room. Amber Cui, Geno Dinges & Ashlan Heersink please turn in your permission forms now.

• SBA Student Government meeting will be tomorrow. 

• Freshmen petitions for SBA Student Government are still available! See Mrs. Theisinger to pick one up.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Hope Antkowiak, Sofia Gonzalez, Emma Mavity, Kaden Miscevic, and Mary Simonetta: please see Mr. Steben in his office, room 128.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

• The St Bede boys finished fifth with 173 points, at Rock Falls last night. RJ Hermosillo was 25th. Adrian Hermosillo was 29th. Mason Haskell was 34th. Dominik Avila was 44th. Preston Vasquez was 51st. Graham Ross was 86th at 21:38. In the Open race Joe Savitch was 8th. Mikey Benge 16th and Carter Vasquez 31st.  For the Ladies, Jemma Finley was 21st. Ashlan Heersink was 63rd and Yesenia Avila was 69th.

• Congratulations Dax Manicki on firing an Eagle at the par 5  - 4th hole at Spring Creek in yesterday's match.

• Congratulations to the Varsity Soccer Team for their victory 3 to 1 against Earlville. Congratulations to Theo Bonucci, the player of the game. Go Bruins!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• grandiloquence (n.) lofty, pompous language 

• The student thought her GRANDILOQUENCE would make her sound smart, but neither the class nor the teacher bought it.

• Happy Birthday today to senior Chase Riva and sophomore Izzy Monterastelli!

• Picture retakes are tomorrow! A schedule will be released and announced for students to retake pictures throughout the day tomorrow. Please keep an eye on your email and listen for announcements. 

• Tonight's Theme for the first home VB game is Black Out!

• Seniors: Anyone who signed up to attend the Rotary Luncheon must turn in the signed permission form asap or you will not be allowed to attend.  Sign up for this event is now closed. If you did not get signed up for this trip but would still like to attend a Rotary Luncheon at a later date see Mr. Steben or Ms. Bernabei.

• Seniors signed up for Rotary: signups for Peru Rotary are now available. Check your email for details.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

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

• The following students please report to Mr. Armato's office: Max Moreno, Brennan Hirst, and Hunter Freeman.

• Grady Mueller, please come to the main office.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

• From the world of golf at yesterdays Seneca invitational, the Ladies finished in 3rd place and the Men captured 2nd place, led by Grady Mueller with a 5th place finish.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, August 21, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• elated (adj.) overjoyed, thrilled 

• Mrs. Hurst was ELATED when she found out she had won the lottery.

• Happy Birthday today to junior Connor Holly and Happy Birthday this weekend to freshmen Jaxon Terry and Brenna Waszkowiak!

• Fall season of eSports is starting up.  If you’re interested, join google classroom using the code in the announcements.  You can check out the games and schedule.   Otherwise see Mr. Fess.

• Seniors: If you are planning on attending the LaSalle Rotary Orientation meeting with Ms. Bernabei next Wed. you must sign up at the link in your email and return the permission form to the main office asap.

• Seniors: Check your email for a message about submitting letters of recommendation for your college application.

• Are you looking for service hours? The Academy of St. Carlo Acutis is looking for help tomorrow morning at their golf outing at Spring Creek Golf Course. They need help manning challenge holes and selling lotto trees. Click the link in announcements to sign up!

• The Chaplain’s Photo Scavenger Hunt results are in, and the winners are: Mason Barajas, Lovelyn Beck, David De La Torre, Sofia Gonzalez, Lila Koehler, Sadie Leffelman, Kaden Miscevic, Eva Postula, and Brendon Suarez. Please see Mr. Steben’s board outside his office to claim your prize.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors: please meet in the Loft now.

• The following students need to report to the main office: Destin Baker, Emeryson Carboni, Jacob Flavin, Elliana Giacalone, Leo Gillan, Maks Baker, Quinn Entrican, & Max Moreno. 

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Tonight’s student section theme is GREEN AND WHITE. Come out and support the football team, and cheer your friends on during the Parade of Teams at halftime! Kickoff is at 7:00pm.

• Tonight is also the Jr. High Tailgate Party! If you have a brother, sister, cousin, neighbor, or paperboy, invite them out to SBA! The party runs from 5:00pm to 7:00pm outside the west end zone.

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, August 17, 2026

Monday, August 17, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• chaos (n.) absolute disorder 

• Mr. Steben’s sudden departure for the doctor’s office plunged Chaplain’s Day into CHAOS.

• Happy Birthday today to junior Kijah Lucas and sophomores Adrian Hermosillo and Ian Maurer!

• Dodgeball sign-ups will continue today and tomorrow during both lunches. Our dodgeball tournament will take place this Wednesday evening! Come out and join the fun energy and competitive spirit. The cost to sign up is free. All who sign up will be placed on a team. See Mrs. Theisinger in Room 102 with any questions!

• Fall season of eSports is starting up.  If you’re interested, join google classroom using the code in the announcements.  You can check out the games and schedule.   Otherwise see Mr. Fess.

• If you attended Saint Bede last year, you will receive a yearbook today during lunch. Mrs. Griggs and the yearbook staff are excited to share the book of memories from the 2025-26 school year.  If you do not pick one up today, you will be able to pick up Tuesday during lunch also. 

• Ambassadors: if you haven’t already seen it, please check your emails now for an important message regarding Chaplain’s Day wrapup and the Tailgate Party setup.

• Due to Spirit Week Mass, the 1000 Recordings Club meeting will be postponed until next Monday 8/24 in homeroom. Thanks for your flexibility - all students who love music are encouraged to put the date in their planners and join us to learn more!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None scheduled today.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, August 14, 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• bard (n.) a poet, often a singer as well 

• Shakespeare is often considered the greatest BARD in the history of the English language.

• If you have a love of music and want to find different artists of all different styles, then the 1000 Recordings Club may be for you! We will have a short informational meeting during homeroom on Tuesday, August 18 in room 327 - across from Mrs. Robbins room. All music lovers, freshmen through seniors, are invited to check us out!

• If you did not see the TeacherEase message sent out yesterday, Green and White Night, the Back to School Dance, and the Parade of Teams have been postponed. Details will follow soon; please keep an eye out for further messages regarding rescheduled events.

• Happy Birthday this weekend to seniors Demian Baker and Jane Dang!

• Dodgeball signups will be available during both lunches today, Monday, and Tuesday!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Would Jillian Evans, Linda Duan, Son Nguyen and Dolly Xue please go to Mrs. Wagner’s office now.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Check the schedules online for the first games of the season!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 13, 2026

• SAT Word of the Day:

• Accentuate (v.) to stress, highlight

• Psychologists agree that those people who are happiest ACCENTUATE the positive in life.

• Welcome back to another school year at St. Bede Academy! The morning announcements are the best way to keep up-to-date on all things going on at SBA. Listen each morning, check your email, or find them on the school website. Let’s have a great year!

• If you have a love of music and want to find different artists of all different styles, then the 1000 Recordings Club may be for you! We will have a short informational meeting during homeroom on Tuesday, August 18 in room 327 - across from Mrs. Robbins room. All music lovers, freshmen through seniors, are invited to check us out!

• Happy Birthday today to Allie Phillips!

• The best week of the year, Spirit Week, kicks off next week. Dress up themes to be sent out later today.

• Next Wednesday evening is our Spirit Week Dodgeball Tournament. Be checking your email and listening to announcements for more information.

• All current SBASG members should be on the lookout soon for an email from Mrs. Theisinger!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Olivia Raef, Addie Raffety, and Mary Simonetta: please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• SBASG executive board members please meet in Mrs. Theisinger’s room during homeroom today.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Green and White Night is this Saturday night! Come out and meet your Bruin teams, then stick around for the football scrimmage and the Back-to-School Dance!