Dean’s Office Daily Announcements

May 30, 2013

CMAT
As you know, TODAY is Fr. ED's 60th Anniversary. If you were unable to attend the7:10 a.m. Mass, Fr. Ed will be celebrating Mass this period, period D. Come help make his day wonderfully memorable by celebrating Mass with him RIGHT NOW if you are available.

S.A.L.T. is looking for people who would like to save planet Earth from hundreds of items being thrown away while alsohelping battered women and children. Help Project Finders Givers collect lost and found items from local schoolsfrom10:00-1:00on June 10th, 11th, and/or 12th. Permission slips available on the service board and are duethis Friday.

Benet is looking for unwanted computers to donate to Breakthrough Urban Ministries. See bulletin boards through out the school for more details.

Uniforms
If any seniors have any shirts, ties, belts, skirts that they want to donate, PLEASE bring them to the Dean’s Office.

Parking Permit Applications
Sophomores and Juniors -

The parking permit application for next school year is currently on the Dean's Office page of the Benet website. Please submit the electronic application by July 19th in order to receive a parking permit.

http://www.benet.org/?page=deansparkingpermit

Parking
Since today is the final day for our seniors, startingtomorrowthe usual parking regulations no longer apply .Any student with a valid driver's license will be allowed to park on campus. However, do not park in a faculty/staff space which are marked by the letter F and a number on the pavement.

Library Fines
Library Books & Fines: There are currently 11 Juniors, 29 Sophomores and 16 Freshman who will not be receiving end of the year report cards due to outstanding library books and fines. Please stop in the library ASAP to settle your accounts. Thank you

Locker Decorations
Students who have exterior decorations on their lockers have until the end of the school day tomorrowto save or dispose of them. In anticipation of graduation all exterior decorations will be removed and disposed ofon Saturday.

Recycling
We need your help recycling today since we will have lots of paper after senior locker clean out. Please come to T110 after school. We will have refreshments today.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: If you maintain a cumulatve GPA and conduct grade of 88 or above, you could be eligible to apply to the National Honor Society next spring. However, you must have a minimum of 12 Benet service hours. If you can help next Thurs and/orFridaywith our end of year recycling, those hours will be part of your required ones. PLEASE SIGN UP in S202 (the room above the cafeteria) or contact Mrs. Arthurs. We need a head count for lunch on Thurs.

You may come anytime next Thurs when you are not taking a final.

Of course, anyone already in the NHS, is also welcome to get a jumpstart on the required 10 service hours for the fall!

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS: ANY ITEMS YOU WISH TO KEEP MUST BE REMOVED FROM YOUR LOCKER BYNOON NEXT THURS, JUNE 6. After that all lockers will be emptied and cleaned.

Computer Lit Volunteers
The Recruitment Office needs volunteers to welcome new freshmen to their first computer lit class on June 10^th and July 1^st. NHS hours are available. Sign up is in the recruitment office. Contact Alicia Krebs or Kevin Burns with any questions.

NHS Hours
Attention all juniors and seniors currently in NHS: please record your 2nd semester service hours in the service hour book in the SG office. Service hours are due by the last day of finals.

Musical
The Music Department is offering a Tap Class this summer.

Any student who would like more information or would like

to enroll should see Mr. Wand or Ms. Condon.

Forms are available from them or in the Dean's office.

Model UN
MODEL UN DELEGATES ARE REMINDED THAT YOUR DEPOSIT CHECKS ARE DUE IN BY THIS FRIDAY. PLEASE SEE MR. LEFFLER IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS.

Juniors enrolled in AP English
Should pick up a sheet from Mr. Stracco in M125 regarding summer reading.

Used Book Sale
Mothers Club will soon hold its annual Used Book Consignment Collection and Sale. Senior collection will take place onMay 30th from 8 AM to 12:30 PMin the Small Gym. Underclassmen collection will take place in the Cafeteria onJune 5from9:30 AM to 1 PMand onJune 6 from 7:30 AM to 2 PM. Please note, only those books in fair or good condition that will be used school year 2013-2014 will be eligible for the consignment process. A number of current books are being retired, many due to a new edition being issued. Families can choose to have these books return home with the student or be donated to the Mothers Club. Please be sure to visit the MC website athttp://www.benet.org/group/momsfor additional information including a master listing of books not eligible for resale. For any questions, please send note tobenetusedbooks@gmail.com.

Please be sure to visit the MC website athttps://benetonline.site-ym.com/group/momsfor additional information.

Next Year AP US History Students
Starting today, Sophomores intending to take AP US History next year need to pick up a textbook and summer assignment after school in B104.

Broadcasting Club
Today after school in the library in Meeting Room 2.

Dean’s Office Daily Announcements

May 28, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being celebrated during 7^th and 8^th.

Don't forget to pack the chapel in honor of Fr. Ed's 60th Anniversary of Ordination at7:10 a.m. on Thursday, May 30^th. Join Abbot Austin, Abbot Dismas, and many others in the Benet Community in thanking Fr. Ed for his longtime dedication to Benet Academy and to ministering to others through 60 years of priesthood. And REMEMBER, this Pack the Chapel is a well-kept secret--share itwith others BUT KEEP it from Fr. ED!

Juniors who have been accepted as Extraordinary Ministers of Communion for 2013-2014 have a meeting from3:10-3:45after school onWednesday, May 29thin the chapel. Please speak with Mrs. Bedore personally if you are unable to attend.

S.A.L.T. is looking for people who would like to save planet Earth from hundreds of items being thrown away while alsohelping battered women and children. Help Project Finders Givers collect lost and found items from local schoolsfrom10:00-1:00on June 10th, 11th, and/or 12th. Permission slips available on the service board and are duethis Friday.

Benet is looking for unwanted computers to donate to Breakthrough Urban Ministries. See bulletin boards thorughout the school for more details.

Uniforms
If any seniors have any shirts, ties, belts, skirts that they want to donate, PLEASE bring them to the Dean’s Office.

Library Fines
Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors: Library Fines & Books are due byThursday, 5/23; Final report cards will not be issued until books & fines have been received.

Broadcasting Club
There Will be a meeting for the Benet Broadcasting Clubthis Thursdayin a location that has yet to be chosen.This will be the final meeting of the 2012-2013 school year. Everybody that has helped this year and would like to help again should make this meeting.

Benet...Be the BBC

Feed My Starving Children
Feed My Starving Children Mobilpak is coming up soon. It’s at the DuPage County Fairgrounds this year. The event is June 14^th and 15^th. There are 6 available sessions. Any questions see Loren Reidy or Claire Kluge.

Abbey Schola
Members should put their signing dates in Father Julian’s school mailbox by this May 30^th before 8:00 am.

Juniors enrolled in AP English
Should pick up a sheet from Mr. Stracco in M125 regarding summer reading.

Used Book Sale
Mothers Club will soon hold its annual Used Book Consignment Collection and Sale. Senior collection will take place onMay 30th from 8 AM to 12:30 PMin the Small Gym. Underclassmen collection will take place in the Cafeteria onJune 5from9:30 AM to 1 PMand onJune 6 from 7:30 AM to 2 PM. Please note, only those books in fair or good condition that will be used school year 2013-2014 will be eligible for the consignment process. A number of current books are being retired, many due to a new edition being issued. Families can choose to have these books return home with the student or be donated to the Mothers Club. Please be sure to visit the MC website athttp://www.benet.org/group/momsfor additional information including a master listing of books not eligible for resale. For any questions, please send note tobenetusedbooks@gmail.com.

Please be sure to visit the MC website athttps://benetonline.site-ym.com/group/momsfor additional information.

Dean’s Office Daily Announcements

May 22, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration are available until 3:30 after school.

S.a.l.t. Will meet this Thursday in Mr. Kazlauskas' room (J307) after school. Get a jump on participating in exciting new plans designed by SALT student leaders for activities going on this summer and next year and enjoy a SALTY snack when you come!

Extraordinary ministers for next year have been selected. Names are posted on the service bulletin board, by Mrs. Bedore's office and through you benet email. EMCs will be expected to attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 29th after school in the chapel.

Do you have an old, unused or unwanted computer? Donate them to Breakthrough Urban Ministries to help men learn computer skills and find work. Check out a bulletin board for more details and Contact Mrs. Bedore or Glen Kleinschmidt for details on how to donate your computer.

Project Finders Givers will be in operation June 10th-June 13th from 8 a.mto collect, sort, box, and deliver lost-and-found items from local schools to a shelter for battered women and children. Students can come help out one or all of the days. Permission slips are available in the dean's office, Mrs. Bedore’s office or by the service bulletin board and are due by THIS Friday, May 24th to Mrs. Bedore.

Uniforms
If any seniors have any shirts, ties, belts, skirts that they want to donate, PLEASE bring them to the Dean’s Office.

Graduation Practice
This Thursday, all seniors will report to St. Ronald Gymnasium for graduation practice during period F1. This includes lab students and Madrigal singers.
All seniors playing a sport in college should meet on the steps immediately following graduation practice.

Library Fines
Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors: Library Fines & Books are due byThursday, 5/23; Final report cards will not be issued until books & fines have been received.

Feed My Starving Children
Feed My Starving Children Mobilpak is coming up soon. It’s at the DuPage County Fairgrounds this year. The event is June 14^th and 15^th. There are 6 available sessions. Any questions see Loren Reidy or Claire Kluge.

Abbey Schola
Members should put their signing dates in Father Julian’s school mailbox by this Friday, May 24^th before 8:00 am.

Model UN
THE MEMBER LIST FOR MODEL UN HAS BEEN POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF ST. JUDE HALL NEAR THE STAIRWELL.

Science Alliance
Science Alliance will have its last general meetingon Wednesdayafter school in T106. Those that have any Science Olympiad materials are asked to return them at that time. We'd also appreciate the donation of any student generated event study guides for use next year.

Boys’ Golf
There will be a meetingon Thursdayafter school in B304for any boy who intends to try-out next school year for the golf team. If unable to attend, you must see Mr Nagis or Mr Leszczynski.

Used Book Sale
Mothers Club will soon hold its annual Used Book Consignment Collection and Sale. Senior collection will take place onMay 30th from 8 AM to 12:30 PMin the Small Gym. Underclassmen collection will take place in the Cafeteria onJune 5from9:30 AM to 1 PMand onJune 6 from 7:30 AM to 2 PM. Please note, only those books in fair or good condition that will be used school year 2013-2014 will be eligible for the consignment process. A number of current books are being retired, many due to a new edition being issued. Families can choose to have these books return home with the student or be donated to the Mothers Club. Please be sure to visit the MC website athttp://www.benet.org/group/momsfor additional information including a master listing of books not eligible for resale. For any questions, please send note tobenetusedbooks@gmail.com.

Seniors
Join us in the cafeteria on Thursday morning for the annual Senior Class Breakfast. Doors open at 7:00 am.

NHS Hours
You can earn between 2 and 5 service hours on Thursday, June 6.For those just inducted, these hours will go toward next fall’s required 10 service hours.So, if you are a fall athlete, this would be a great opportunity to get some hours in early!Please see Mrs. Arthurs in S202 for details.

Mr. Stracco
Seniors who had Mr. Stracco freshman year should report to M125 after 9th periodon Fridayfor the opening of the time capsule.

Law Club
Law Club will host a Crime Scene Analyst this Thursday after school in the AV Studio. Pizza will be served.

Dean’s Office Daily Announcements

May 20, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be offered in the chapel through periods D, E, F.

Conference Champs 2012-2013
Boys’ Baseball
Boys’ Basketball
Boys’ Cross Country
Girls’ Cross Country
Boys’ Football
Boys’ Soccer
Girls’ Tennis
Boys’ Track
Girls’ Track
Boys’ Volleyball

Girls’ Volleyball finished third in the conference, but won State!

Graduation Practice
This Thursday, all seniors will report to St. Ronald Gymnasium for graduation practice during period F1. This includes lab students and Madrigal singers.

MUSE
Benet's 2013 literary magazine, THE MUSE, will be available for sale all this week.The magazine includes 80 pages of Poetry, short stories and artwork from some of Benet's most creative kids for just $5.00!

Purchasea copy in the Dean's office or in M120. before they're all gone: Only 50 magazines were printed this year.

Get one before they disappear.

Library Fines
Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors: Library Fines & Books are due byThursday, 5/23; Final report cards will not be issued until books & fines have been received.

Juniors
Attention Juniors:
This is a reminder that ifyou think that you might compete athletically in college at the Division 1 or 2 level, you will need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Please check your Benet email for an important email that was sentby Mr. Oconer on May 6thregarding the NCAA Eligibility Center registration process and submitting your high school transcript.

SG Positions
All applications for SG committee positions for next year are duetomorrow. Applications can be picked up in the dean's office and should be returned there when completed.

Used Book Sale
Mothers Club will soon hold its annual Used Book Consignment Collection and Sale. Senior collection will take place onMay 30th from 8 AM to 12:30 PMin the Small Gym. Underclassmen collection will take place in the Cafeteria onJune 5from9:30 AM to 1 PMand onJune 6 from 7:30 AM to 2 PM. Please note, only those books in fair or good condition that will be used school year 2013-2014 will be eligible for the consignment process. A number of current books are being retired, many due to a new edition being issued. Families can choose to have these books return home with the student or be donated to the Mothers Club. Please be sure to visit the MC website athttp://www.benet.org/group/momsfor additional information including a master listing of books not eligible for resale. For any questions, please send note tobenetusedbooks@gmail.com.

Senior NHS Members
Attention allseniorNHS members - please see Mrs. Bruining to pick up your graduation tassel, either before school in room M225, or during homeroom in the Faculty Center.

NHS Hours
You can earn between 2 and 5 service hours on Thursday, June 6.For those just inducted, these hours will go toward next fall’s required 10 service hours.So, if you are a fall athlete, this would be a great opportunity to get some hours in early!Please see Mrs. Arthurs in S202 for details.

French Club
There will be a brief business meeting for French Club officerson Tuesdaymorning,May 21, at7:20in Room M20.

International Culture Club
There is a meeting after school on Wednesday in S119. Food and drink will be provided.

Mr. Stracco
Seniors who had Mr. Stracco freshman year should report to M125 after 9th periodon Fridayfor the opening of the time capsule.

Law Club
Law Club will host a Crime Scene Analyst this Thursday after school in the AV Studio. Pizza will be served.

Model UN
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS ARE REMINDED THAT APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN MODEL UN ARE DUE IN TO MR. LEFFLER TODAY.

Dean’s Office Daily Announcements

May 14, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being celebrated during 7^th and 8^th periods today.

Help Senor Frey and Mr. Freywith their mission trip to Guatemalaby bringinga donation of washcloths, towels, shampoo, body soap, or ashower curtain. Suitcases to place your donations are located in the lobby, Senor Frey, or Mr. Frey's classrooms.

S.A.L.T. is looking for your help with Project Finders Givers, a service project that collects lost-and-found items from local schools and donates them to a shelter for battered women and children. We will be picking up items from the schools, on Monday, June 10thand sorting and boxing them from the 11th to the 14th from9:00 AM to 1:00 PMat Benet. Students can come help out one or all of the days. Permission slips are available in the dean's office, Mrs. Bedore’s office or by the service bulletin board and are due byFriday, May 24thto Mrs. Bedore.

Join S.A.L.T.Wednesday, May 15thto garden in the Grotto at Sacred Heart Monastery with Sr. Mary from3:15-4:30.

OR join a S.A.L.T. group at Villa St. Benedict forthis year'sfinal game of Buncothis Wednesday, after school. Sign up for both events are on the service bulletin board.

Freshman Marians should pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Bedore for the field trip to Sacred Heart Monasteryon Thursdayduring 5th period. All permission slips should be in to Mrs. Bedore byWednesday, May 15th.

AP Exams
AP test takers-
Please check the bulletin board outside the Deans office or outside the principals office for the date, location and report time for each one of your AP exams.
What to bring to the Exam Room:
1)several sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers,NOmechanical pencils(multiple choice answer sheets)
2)black or blue ball point pens (free response questions and exam booklet covers)
3)a watch (to pace yourself during the exam)
4)an approved calculator is needed for Calculus, Physics, Statistics, and Chemistry –Up to two calculators with necessary capabilities (make sure you have new/good batteries)
5)a ruler or straightedge for Physics
6)a sweater, if you find SJC or the library to be cold
WhatNOTto bring to the Exam Room:
DoNOTbring cell phones, cameras or any electronic communication devices into the testing room.

ENTERING the Exam Room:
Bring only needed supplies.Enter SJC from the North stairway (back entry by S202 or café).NOadmittance from St. Martin or St. Joseph Halls.Enter the library and AV Studio as usual.

Library Fines
Seniors: All books and fines are due by May 16^th! If you do not return your books or pay your fines, you will NOT receive your caps and gowns!
All other students: Books and fines are due by May 23^rd.

Golf Outing
Looking for a fun way to earn sevice hours? Then the Redwing Golf Classic is the place for you! Sign up for one of the 30 available student volunteer shifts, and help represent Benet to our 350 supporters and guests while enjoying a great day at Cog Hill golf course with your fellow Redwings. Whether you choose to work morning, afternoon, or all day, we have a spot for you! To volunteer or for further information, please see Mrs. Fischer, Manager of Special Events, in Benet Hall, Room 102 or sign up on the Service Project Bulletin Board

Boys’ Track
Boys track team members who earned medals last week are asked to pose for a newspaper pictureon Wednesdaythe 12th at3:00pmin St Martin lobby.

Book Club
Book club will meetWednesdaythe 15th in Mr. Stracco's room after school. The book we're discussing is Looking for Alaska by John Green. There will be snacks.

Yearbooks
During lunch and after school yearbooks will be passed out in S205 to ONLY those students who PREPAID. DO NOT stop to see if you can purchase a yearbook. Once you write in the book it is yours so please look it over for manufacturing defects BEFORE you write in it. Only unmarked books can be exchanged. ONCE all students have picked up their yearbooks, any extras will be sold for $75 each as follows: FIRST to SENIORS, then to the rest of the school. We will let you know IF/WHEN there are left-overs for sale.

Film Club
Film Club will meetWednesday from 3:15-4:15. We will be watching Madea's Big Happy Family. Meeting room is M121.

Model UN
Sophomores and Juniors who would like to participate in Model UN next year should pick up application information available in the Dean's Office.

Boys’ Cross Country
There will be a boys cross country meetingtomorrowafter school for anyone interested in joining. The meeting will be in Coach Renicker's room, T115, at3:10. If you cannot attend, please see Coach Renicker.

Library
Closed after school today!