Dean's Office Daily Announcements

January 31, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 12:40-3:30 in the chapel.

Do you know you have a luminous spirit about you?You shine with the light of Christ!Sponsor alampfor a student at St. Gertrude's today during lunch!

Popcorn will be sold for a dollar a bagonFriday in the cafe andduring passingperiods in the halls.Redwings, work up an appetite toIlluminate Imiliwaha on Friday!

Tomorrow is Catholic school wear day. Donate $2.00 and wearyour favorite Catholic school apparelon Friday. Proceeds benefit St. Gertrude's. (Any other information you want on rules for casual dress)

We're looking forward to seeing the chapel packed tonight as Redwings of all agesmake prayer an importantpart oftheir day duringEucharistic Adoration from 3:00-8:00 in the chapel. Reconciliation will also be available from 4:00-5:00 pm. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Students who are signed up to go to Our Lady of Angels on Saturday morning, please arrive at the back door by the cafe at 7:45 to get the bus, make sure permission forms are turned into Mrs. Bedore and dress for the weather!

Campus Ministry will be going to St. Pat's Nursing home on Thursday, February 7th to play games with the residents. Sign up is on the Service Opportunity bulletin board.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from: Avery Coonley, Lisle HS, and Crone.

Parking Permits
The Deans' Office is pleased to announce that a limited number of parking permits for the St. Procopius Abbey lotwill now be made available.. To be considered for a permit, parents of licensed sophomore drivers must send an e-mail tomwiora@benet.orgexplaining what the extraordinary circumstances are that warrant the issuance of a permit. The deadline for requests is Friday, February 8 (a week from this Friday).

The cost of the permit is $125 dollars for the semester.

Senior Superlatives
Attention seniors! The last day to nominate for senior superlatives is this Friday! Check your Benet email or the facebook page for the link! Ask Mackenzie Franklin or Courtney Oei if you have any questions.

Yearbook
Attention anyone who has still not ordered their yearbook. The site will be open through Sun to place your order. Go tojostens.com. Remember there will be no books sold on site in May. Thank you.

Environmental Club
The Environmental Club is looking for additional volunteers to help outwith a Work Day this Sunday at the Morton Arboretum.Signups end TODAY. Anyone interestedMUST be signed up by the end of the school day TODAY.Sign up on the volunteer board.
All students are invited to get involved in projects that support the environment! The Environmental Club meets today after school inRoom S119, andYOU are invitedto attend. Also, students who signed up to compete in the Enviro-thon should plan to attend this meeting.

Benet Hockey
Benet Varsity Hockey vs. St. Viator at Soldier Field. Come out and cheer on the Benet Varsity Hockey Team as they take on St. Viator on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Soldier Field. The puck drops at 7:00 pm. Tickets will be sold for $5/each at Benet Academy during lunch on Wednesday, Jan 30th, Friday, Feb 1st and Wed, February 6th. Don't miss the action!

Book Club
Book Club will be readingMidnighters: The Secret Hourby Scott Westerfeld as its next book.
We will meet in February to discuss it.
New members are always welcome!!

Catalyst
Attention all juniors - Due to the February 9 ACT, the February Catalyst retreat will take place on Friday, February 15 instead of the 8th.The retreat will begin at 10 pm (after the boy's basketball game).

Permission slips will be available in the Dean's Office beginning next Monday.

Questions: see or email Miss Condon

Christmas Drive
Congratulations to sophomore Dan Limanowski who has produced a nearly 18 minute focusing on Benet Academy Christmas Drive 2012. The video can be seen and heard on YouTube.

Turn-about
TurnAbout tickets go on sale today during lunch.

Cost is $40 per couple.

Just a reminder, the dance is next Saturday, February 9th, from 7:30-10:30.

Ornithology Club
Today the is the last day that the Ornithology Club is sellingbird foodfor Catholic Schools week and Bird Appreciation week. So,stop on by Mrs. Volin's room, S119 to get your cup of bird food and share some light in Africa.

Senior Leadership
Attention Seniors! For the first time (and possibly the last time) ever, Mr. Taska will be talking to you in Saint Jude Commons about what it means to be a true leader. Don't miss this once in a life time opportunity!

Boys' Basketball
The conference-leading boys' basketball team will host another crucial conference game tomorrow night against St. Viator. It's alumni night, so let's pack the gym. Sophomores and 6 and Varsity at 7:30.

Junior Ring and Medal Mass and Ceremony
Attention Juniors: Please note that the response cards indicating that you and your family will attend the Junior Ring and Medal Mass and Ceremony on Sunday, February 3rd were originally due no later than today. If you have forgotten to bring these to the Principal's Office, you must do so by tomorrow so that we can make arrangements for seating and prepare for the reception following Mass. Secondly, please note that you must arrive no later than 10:50 a.m. for Mass because you will be seated on stage in a prearranged order for ease of ring and medal distribution. And, finally, all participants should be dressed in their Sunday best for the occasion: gentlemen should wear shirts and ties with a sweater or jacket preferred and ladies should wear dress slacks and blouses or dresses in which they can sit comfortably on stage facing the audience for the entire Mass and ceremony -- nothing low cut or too short for the sake of modesty. Thanks, and we look forward to honoring you a week from Sunday.

Slop Day
Tomorrow is our Catholic Schools Week slop day. By making a minimum contribution of $2, students will be allowed to wear a tee shirt, sweat shirt, or hoodie of their favorite Catholic school whether it be grammar school, high school, or college. Also, instead of wearing uniform pants or skirts, students may wear jeans or sweat pants, tee shirts or sweatshirts, and gym shoes or sandals.
However,

· No shorts

· No flannel pants

· No pajama pants

· No leggings

· No yoga pants

· No Flip-flops or slippers

· No too-revealing attire

· Tee shirts and sweatshirts may not have any drug or alcohol references on them.

· Hats or other head-coverings may not be worn.

· All other regular appearance rules (such as young men being clean shaven) will apply.

Students with questions should ask one of the Deans.
All proceeds will benefit St. Gertrude's in Tanzania.

Detention
Detention will be held this Thursday from 3:05 to 3:30 in M26. The list is posted on the Deans' Office bulletin board. Just a couple of reminders that it has been over a month since detention was last held. Therefore, students who may have received a detention in December are listed for serving this week. Also, student conduct grades do NOT reset at the semester.

Dean's Office Daily Announcements

January 29, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being celebrated in the chapel during 7^th and 8^th period today.

Learning to Be the Light means having a spirit of generosity. Sponsor a solar lamp for a student at St. Gertrude's inImiliwaha. The 16.00 donations will be accepted TODAY at lunch. Rise Up and help us build the momentum we need to be the Light of Christ in Tanzania!

Chocolate cookies will befor sale 3 for 1.25tomorrow during lunch. Proceeds will go to the St. Gertrude's lighting fund.

Don't forget to ask your study hall monitor for information on how to write afellow Christian who hasbeen imprisioned for speaking the Good News of Christ to others through their words and actions.

Sign-up today on the Service Opportunity Boardto help at Our Lady of Angels in Chicago with Food and Clothing Distribution this Saturday, Febraury 2nd.

Celebrate the presence of Christ in our midst and pray for our sisters in at St. Gertrude's ...Pack the chapelthis Thursdayat our Benet Community Eucharistic Adoration from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Invite your friends, family and other members of the Benet Community. Reconciliation will also be available from 4-5with Fr. Ed and from 5:30-6:30 with Abbot Hugh. A pasta dinner will be served in the cafeteria from 5-6:00. Reservations for the pasta dinnerare being accepted on line.

Parking Permits
The Deans' Office is pleased to announce that a limited number of parking permits for the St. Procopius Abbey lotwill now be made available.. To be considered for a permit, parents of licensed sophomore drivers must send an e-mail tomwiora@benet.orgexplaining what the extraordinary circumstances are that warrant the issuance of a permit. The deadline for requests is Friday, February 8 (a week from this Friday).

The cost of the permit is $125 dollars for the semester.

AP Courses
Please be aware that many of our Honors and AP courses require students turn in a recommendation form and or assignment to be considered for the class. Please log in to your edline account and click on the course request information folder to see the courses that require these forms. There are links to extra copies of these forms if you have misplaced these forms. The due date for all of these forms/assignments is Wednesday, January 30th.

If you have questions about your schedule, please see your counselor.

English Course Registration
Junior applications for Creative Writing, Advanced Placement English and Advanced Humanities are all due to English teacher by Wednesday, January 30.

Science Class Registration
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS -- IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFO ABOUT SCIENCE:
Just a reminder that all purple science course request sheets are due to your science teacher NO LATER THAN 3 PM this Wednesday, Jan 30.
If your sheet is not received by that date, your science course will be chosen for you. Lists of students permitted to register for selected courses will be posted next Monday, Feb 4. Only those on the list can sign up for that class.

Also, if you are requesting 2 science courses, you MUST write that on your sheet and list your 1st choice and then your 2nd choice. We will create a wait list.You can only register online for one course. You will receive a Benet e-mail in March to let you know if there is space for you to double up and changes will be made by your counselor at that time!

REMEMBER this Wed, Jan 30!

Mass Choir
There is mass choir practice today after school in the chapel to prepare for tomorrow's All-School Mass and Sunday's Junior Ring mass – any student can come and sing!

Benet Hockey
Benet Varsity Hockey vs. St. Viator at Soldier Field. Come out and cheer on the Benet Varsity Hockey Team as they take on St. Viator on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Soldier Field. The puck drops at 7:00 pm. Tickets will be sold for $5/each at Benet Academy during lunch on Wednesday, Jan 30th, Friday, Feb 1st and Wed, February 6th. Don't miss the action!

Environmental Club
Volunteers are needed to join the Environmental Clubat the Morton Arboretum this Sunday morning to help restore a native habitat. The event will take place from 10 am till noon. Find details on the Environmental Club webpage, and sign up by Thursday on the Volunteer board!

Lisle Library
Volunteers are needed throughout the second semester to tutor at the Lisle Library on Tuesdays after school from 3:30 to 5:00. There is a limit of three volunteers per week. Slots are still open for today, so sign up on the service bulletin board to get a head start on your NHS hours for the second semester. See Christian Yon with any questions.

Ornithology Club
The Ornithology Club is pleased to announce that in conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, it is also Bird Appreciation week. The Ornithology Club will be raising money for St. Gertrude's in Africa by selling bird food in the morning. Stop by to get your cup of bird food and share some light in Africa.

Frosh Meeting
There is a meeting today during 5^th period in Room J307.

Girls' Lacrosse
Could you please give this announcement for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:The Girls Lacrosse Team still has 6 more spaces for players this spring. If you would like to join this season, please contact Mrs. Lantero or Mrs. Funk. First come, first served.

Broadcasting Club
After school on Wednesday in Meeting Room 2 in the library.

Mock Trial
Meeting today after school.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a meeting this Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00. Meeting room is in S119, Mrs. Volin's room. We'll be discussing the upcoming trips of this semester. New members are always welcome.

Science Alliance
Meeting after school Wednesday in room T106 – after school.

Film Club
Meeting on Wednesday from 3:10-4:20. We will be watching Fried Green Tomatoes.

Guitar Club
Meeting Wednesday after school.

Junior Ring and Medal Mass and Ceremony
Attention Juniors: Please note that the response cards indicating that you and your family will attend the Junior Ring and Medal Mass and Ceremony on Sunday, February 3rd were originally due no later than today. If you have forgotten to bring these to the Principal's Office, you must do so by tomorrow so that we can make arrangements for seating and prepare for the reception following Mass. Secondly, please note that you must arrive no later than 10:50 a.m. for Mass because you will be seated on stage in a prearranged order for ease of ring and medal distribution. And, finally, all participants should be dressed in their Sunday best for the occasion: gentlemen should wear shirts and ties with a sweater or jacket preferred and ladies should wear dress slacks and blouses or dresses in which they can sit comfortably on stage facing the audience for the entire Mass and ceremony -- nothing low cut or too short for the sake of modesty. Thanks, and we look forward to honoring you a week from Sunday.

Detention
Detention will be held this Thursday from 3:05 to 3:30 in M26. The list is posted on the Deans' Office bulletin board. Just a couple of reminders that it has been over a month since detention was last held. Therefore, students who may have received a detention in December are listed for serving this week. Also, student conduct grades do NOT reset at the semester.

Dean's Office Daily Announcements

January 23, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available in periods 7, 8, 9 in the chapel.

This week marks 40 years of legalized abortion in the United States.On Friday a group of Benet faculty, parents, and students will join with other prolife parishes, schools, andorganizations and march on Washington DC.
Although we can't all go, we canjoin them in pray this Fridayat the beginning of all homeroom/lunch periods. We will praya very short pray called"The Angelus".
You can also pray for the faculty and students who will be on LOGOS.
Go directly to the chapel beforegoing to lunch and/or homeroom. There will be a sign in sheet.

Have you ever experienced Feed My Starving Children? It's a favoriteservice among Redwings who rise up tohave fun while helping others. Our next outing isJanuary 23rd.

It's true for most things...It will be what YOU make it! So help MAKE Catholic Schools Week anotherAWESOME week for being a REDWING. There's Lots instore--Starbucks (Yes, STARBUCKS!), cookies, bagels, popcorn, Lights, LIGHTS, and more LIGHTSand we need yourENERGY behind it all! Sign up sheets are on the Service board in Joseph's or see your Religion Teacher today!

I-355 Bus
Parents of students who ride the Train Shuttle and I-355 Bus – On Monday, January 28^th, there will be NO late bus service to the Lisle station or the I-355 route. The morning and early afternoon routes will run as scheduled.

Ronald McDonald House
Do you like to cook? Come help cook a meal for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House on February 5. See the CMAT Board for sign up. Contact Katelyn Wray with questions.

Recycling
Attention students applying for NHS in March:
If you still need service hours, we can use help recycling every Thursday after school. Meet in T110 and make sure to sign in and out.
Fall hours are posted on the Recycling edline page and on the door of S202 this week.
Don't wait until the last minute to earn or to have Mrs. Arthurs sign off on your hours.

Boys' Basketball
Attention boys' basketball fans. Benet Academy will be participating in the National Guard High School Hoops Showdown this coming Saturday night at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. Benet will be playing Naperville Central at 6:30 pm. The last time Benet played at the Sears Centre the Redwings defeated Simeon and we brought a huge crowd. Let's do it again. Come out and support the Redwings asthey play the Redhawks. Tickets can be purchased in the athletic office starting tomorrow, Wednesday, with seniors and juniors being able to buy tickets during theirrespective homeroom periods. Sophomores and freshmen can buy tickets on Thursday during their respective homeroom periods, if any presale tickets remain. Ticket prices are $11.00 for students. We have only a limited number of tickets for presale. Tickets should be available at the door. Avoid the lines and guarantee a seat by purchasing early.

Boys' Swimming
Senior Night is Thursday at West Chicago. The meet starts at 5 pm.

We will be honoring the Senior Boy Swimmers and their parents for their hard work and dedication on the swim team

Matt Coletti

Jack Corrigan

Jonathan DeAsis

Mike Degnan

Tarik Elchiri

Jerico Domingo

Patrick Lewellyan

Bobbie McCabe

Boys Track
Head to Mr. Marshall's room on Monday's after school or Martin's lobby all other days. Email: Stone.DavidJ@gmail.com to sign up.

Bowling
If you are interested in joining the Benet Bowling Club for 2nd semester please see Mr. or Mrs. Strahl to sign up or come to Lisle Lanes on Friday after school.

Yearbook
Only six days left to order your yearbook. Remember no yearbooks will be available for purchase in may. Go to Jostens.com

Yoga
Come to yoga this Thursday after school from 3:15-4:00 and bring a friend!

Freshmen Baseball
There will be a meeting for allfreshmen interested in playing baseball this spring on Tuesday, January 29th during 5th period in Room J307. If you have any questions please see Coach Kazlauskas.

Medical Club
Dr. Stelios Mantis, a pediatric endocrinologist, will be speaking on Thursday after school in Room S117. Endocrine Disorders, including Type I Diabetes will be presented.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a meeting this Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00. Meeting room TBA. We'll be discussing the upcoming trips of this semester. New members are always welcome.

Spanish Club
Spanish Club officers meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30.

Film Club
Wednesday. 3:15-4:15. Fried Green Tomatoes.

Science Alliance
Wednesday. T106. Roster for Saturday's meet.

Mock Trial
The team will meet today at 3:15 in Mr. Noel's.

Studio Art Students
If you left your project in the Dean's Office, please take it home!

Ornithology Club
Before school on Thursday at 7:30.

Book Club
Meet today after school in M125 in Mr. Stracco's.

Broadcasting Club
The Broadcasting Club will have a meeting this Thursday after school. The meeting will take place inMeeting Room 2in the library. Various topics, including upcoming basketball events, will be discussed. As always, new members are welcome and encouraged to join. Contact Illia Lukić with any questions you have.

A Cappella Club
Thursday after school in the rehearsal room!

IMEA
Good Luck to Joe Moran and Scott Johnston as they represent Benet at the StateMusic Festival this weekend in Peoria. Joe will be in the Honor Choir and Scott will be Auditioning for placement in the State or Honor Orchestra!

Congratulations on this greatachievement!

Logos
Leadership applications for February Logos are due Wednesday of next week.They can be found on line on Mr. Marth's Benet webpage. (old Benet.org webpage). Also there is room for a few more boys on the February Retreat. sign up gentlemen you will find it to be time well spent

Benet Academy
Daily Announcements

January 11, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being offered during 9^th period.

Campus ministry needs your help after the holidays collecting Christmas cards for St. Jude's Ranch– please send in your Christmas cards instead of throwing them out!! The cards will be used by the children at St. Jude's Ranch to create new cards. The program is beneficial to everyone – customers receive fun, "green” holiday cards they can feel good sending to their friends and loved ones, and the children at St. Jude's Ranch receive payment for their work, learn about basic job skills, and the importance of recycling. ST. Jude's also accepts birthday, greeting, and all occasion cards.More details can be found on the service opportunity board. Turn your cards into the Dean's Office or the Campus Ministry office.

There will be a brief meeting after school today in the chapel for all students going on the March for Life withCampus Ministry.

Can'tget past thoughts of FINALS? Often, thinking of others is the key. Sign up TODAY for the Campus Ministry trip to Feed My Starving Children on Thursday 24th at 5:45-7:30 and help someone else relieve the stress of wondering where their next meal will come from.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: St. Mary Immaculate, Davinci Academy, Washington

Entrance Exam Volunteers
All Saturdayentrance examstudentvolunteers should park in back and arrive at the Recruitment Office by7:45amready to work.
All Saturday entrance examadultvolunteers should also park in back andarrive in your assigned classroom with materials by no later than8:30am.Thanks so much.

Book Club
Attention Book Club: make sure you start reading Maze Runner by James Dashner!
We will meet during the week after finals to discuss it!
New members are always welcome!

Recycling
Do you need to record your recycling hours from the fall?
Anyone, who needs to see their recycling hours for the fall, can view them on the Recycling club edline page or see them posted on the door of S202, Mrs. Arthurs' classroom.

Ornithology Club
The Ornithology Club invites you to join them for a Birdwalk with the DuPage Birding Club on Saturday, January 12that 8:30 A.M. at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

Exam Cram
This Tuesday, head over to the Nichols Public Library for a program hosted for Benet students. There will be space to work by yourself or in groups, snacks, and even games for when you need a break. The time is 4:00-8:30.

Exam Information
If an exam is cancelled because of weather, the whole exam schedule will be pushed back a day, and Friday becomes an exam day.

Semester exam days are regular uniform days.

All hallways must be kept clear during each exam period.

If you do not have an exam scheduled during an exam period, you may leave campus. If you decide to stay or arrive early for an exam, you may study in groups in Alumni Gym or silently in the cafeteria.

Parking – Students who have permits for St. Procopius Abbey WILL be allowed to park on campus. However, make sure you do NOT park in a faculty/staff space. Students without permits are NOT permitted to park on campus during exams.

Benet Academy
Daily Announcements

January 9, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during periods 7, 8, 9 and after school until 3:30 in the chapel.

March for Life
Students and the parents of studentsattending the March for Life with Benet may attend a Diocesan informational meeting tonight at 7:00 at St. Charles Borromeo. Students going on the Marchshould also plan on attending a brief meeting in the chapel on Friday after school.

Peer Tutoring
This is a final reminder that any student who had a peer tutor for semester one and wishes to continue with tutoring for semester two needs to check with their peer tutor to see if they are available to do this. If the peer tutor can continue, you should see your counselor to make the necessary arrangements. If you do not see your counselor, you will not be scheduled for next semester. Any questions, please see your counselor.

Entrance Exam Volunteers
The Recruitment Office is looking for volunteers to assist with the entrance exam this Saturday, January 12th. The sign-up sheet is in the Recruitment Office not the Dean's Office.

Social Media
Do you want to know what is happening at Benet? Follow Benet on its Facebook and /or its Twitter pages.
There are so many stories and successes to share. If you have any information that you think would be great to share with the Benet community, email Mr. Gaughan.
Pictures from Benet events, or results of contests, or upcoming concerts etc...would be most welcome.
QRCodes can be found around school to bring you immediately to our pages.

Meetings
Girls' Soccer: Today after school in the small gym
Boys' Volleyball: Today after school in the cafeteria
Boys' Baseball: Today after school for Varsity and Sophomores in the upstairs weight room.
Boys' Football: Tomorrow after school in B401.
Boys' Rugby: Today after school in S119 – for the Naperville Rugby Club.
Science Alliance: Today after school in room T106
Broadcasting Club: Thursday after school in the cafeteria
A Cappella Club: Thursday after school in St. Daniel Rehearsal Room
Mock Trial Team: Friday morning at 7:10 in Mr. Noel's Room – please read the case!
Yoga Club: After finals
Ornithology Club: Thursday morning at 7:30 in S119

Musical
Attention cast of the musical -
the call for rehearsal has changed - the only actors called today are:
the vonTrapp children, Maria, Captain, Max & Elsa