June 4, 2013

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

Yearbooks
Though we have received somewhat fewer than the 100 requests required to place an order fora second printing of this year'sBenet Academy yearbook, we will reorder if we receivesufficientcheck payments for the yearbook byFriday, June 7th. Checks for $85 should be made payable to "Benet Academy" and turned in at the Principal's Office no later thanFriday, June 7th at 3:00 p.m.Should we receive insufficient payments to reorder, please know that we will return your check to you in a timely fashion. Thank you, and please rememberthat, once again, next year, all yearbooks must be pre-ordered by the fall deadline in order assure delivery by the following May.

Book Sale
Due to third final, Used Book Collection will beextended one hourWednesday, June 5thrunning from9:30 AM to 2 PM.Collection will remain the same forThursday, June 6thand run from7:30 AM to 2 PM. The consignment saleremains on June 7th from 9 AM to 7:30 PM.

Juniors
All juniors are encouraged to attend our College Essay Workshopthis Thursday at 1:00in St. Jude Commons. Summer is the perfect time to start writing your essays, so stop on by, learn the "do's" and "don't's" of essay writing and start brainstorming.

Girls' Cross Country:
The make-up girls cross-country meeting originally scheduled for after the 2nd exam periodon Tuesdayhas been moved to after the 3rd exam periodon Wednesday. Please make the necessary arrangements to be there if you didn't attend the meeting last week.

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.

May 29, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during periods 7, 8, 9.

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
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

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.

Girls’ Tennis
Girls Tennis-there will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing tennis this fall. The meeting will be Wednesday at 3:10 in T113. See Mr Hand if you have any questions

Baseball
There is a baseball meeting for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen on Friday, May 31^st at the Varsity Baseball Field.

Ornithology Club
Come to the Ornithology Club meeting before school at 7:30, this Thursday in Mrs. Volin's room, S119.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 21, 2013

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

S.a.l.t. Will meetthis Thursdayin mr. Kazlauskas' room after school. Get a jump on participating in exciting new plans dreamed up for summer and next yearby our many salt.leaders.

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 meetingon Wednesdayafter school in the chapel.

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.

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.

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

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.

Musical
There is a meetingtomorrowright after school to announcenext year's musical and to receive information about the fall play - meet in the auditorium at3:00-

Film Club
Film Club will have its final meetingthis Wednesday from 3:15-4:30. The group will be finishingMadea's Big Happy Family. Meeting room is M121.

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.

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.

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.

May 15, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be offered in the chapel until 3:30.

Help Senor Frey and Mr. Freywith their mission trip to Guatemalaby bringinga donation of washcloths, towels, shampoo, body soap, or ashower curtain bythis Friday. 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, onMonday, 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. at Villa St. Benedict after school today forthis year'sfinal game of Bunco after school. Sign up is on the service bulletin board.Students will meet at the front entrance to VSB at3:15this afternoon.

Freshman Marians should pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Bedore from outside Mrs. Bedore's office or from Ms. Morris for the field trip to Sacred Heart Monasterytomorrowduring 5th period. You must have a permission slip to attend.

S.A.L.T. will be meetingThursday, May 23rdafter school in Mr. Kazlauskas' room. This will be our last meeting for the school year and we will be introducing the new board as well as the leaders for all of S.A.L.T.s interest groups including: S.A.L.T. Hospitality, Spirit, LIFE, Dignity, Random Acts of Kindness, Prayer, Interfaith, and Force! Some of S.A.L.T's plans for the summer will also be discussed. Join us in being the S.A.L.T. of the earth!

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.

Logos
Logos Registration for next year is now open on line. You can access the Logos page through the Faith and Service web page or through Mr R. Marth's Benet webpage. Only the first four retreats next year will be open to your class.

Our First retreat comes early in September. It would be a great way to begin your Senior year! sign up! If you have questions please see MR. Marth or Ford.

Yearbooks
Despite the publicity given throughout the fall and winter that Benet yearbooks would only be pre-sold this year in order to be more cost conscious and eco-friendly, many students and parents have now expressed interest in purchasing a yearbook. We have contacted the supplier, and a second printing would require a minimum cost of $85 per book with an order of 100 books. Moreover, these yearbooks would not be ready for distribution until later this summer. To gauge the level of interest in proceeding with this approach, there will be two sign-up lists located in the Principal’s Office – one for seniors now wishing to purchase a yearbook and one for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. A determination on how best to proceed will be made immediately after school on Tuesday, May 21^st. So, if you have any interest, make sure you come to the Principal’s Office and sign the appropriate list as soon as possible. Thanks.

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.

Seniors
If you think Mr. Brown might mispronounce your name at Honors Night or graduation, please see him in the cafeteria.

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.

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.

Yearbook
Anyone who is interested in joining the yearbook club next year, come to an informational meetingtoday at 3:15in the IBM lab. New members are always welcome. Contact Courtney Oei or Mackenzie Franklin if you have any questions.

Boys’ Soccer
There is a meeting for all freshman boys soccer players intending to play as sophomores. The meeting is at 3:10 in the gym lobby on Wednesday, May 15^th.

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.

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!

May 13, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during D, E, F.

Senor Frey and Mr. Frey are on their way to Guatemala to build a house, and work in a soupkitchen and childcare center and their suitcases are ready to go! All they need nowis for you to pack them! They would appreciate your donations of washcloths, towels, shampoo, body soap, orshower curtains for their project. Suitcases to place your donationsare 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 thatcollects 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, onMonday, June 10thand sorting and boxing them from the 11th to the 14th from9:00 AM to 1:00 PMat Benet. Students can come help outone or all of the days. It is a great opportunity to earn NHS hours! Group and individual 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.

Did you know fresh air and vigorous exercise will improve your grades? JoinS.A.L.T. Wednesday, May 15thto garden in the Grottoat Sacred Heart Monastery with Sr. Maryfrom3:15-4:30. OR a visit toVilla St. Benedict'sMemory CareWing would be more beneficial as you visit with residents and join them for a final game of Buncoon Wednesdayafter 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.

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from: St. Isaac Jogues, St. Rita, St. James, St. Raphael, All Saints, Gregory, Saints Peter and Paul, Pleasantdale

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.

Prom Tickets
If you haven't purchased prom tickets or still owe money or permission forms, you must see Mr. Frey today during 6th period in the SG office. Anyone that hasn't purchased tickets or turned in forms after today will not be able to attend this years prom.

Benet Herald
The Benet Herald is now accepting applications for associate editor positions through Monday, May 13th. Job descriptions and application questions are available on Newspaper homepage on Edline. The newspaper will also be in need of writers, photographers, proofreaders, and individuals interested in layout and/or website design. If interested, please sign up via email withMrs. Peterson in Development or Mrs. Nadolski in Recruitment.

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

NHS
Please volunteer as an usher or ticket taker atTuesdayorWednesdaynight's chorus performances, and earn NHS hours. Sign up sheet is in the dean's office.

Senior Nights
Tonight is senior night for Boys’ Volleyball.
Softball senior – the game starts at 4:30 on the back field!

Boys’ Soccer
There is a meeting for all freshman boys soccer players intending to play as sophomores. The meeting is at 3:10 in the gym lobby on Wednesday, May 15^th.

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.

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
The Varsity Girl's Lacrosse team has been seeded for the Quarter Finals against Naperville North, which has been tentatively scheduled forMondaynight. There will be a practice today for Varsity only at Prairie from4:30 to 6:00pm . Please note the time change for the practice.

May 9, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 12:40-3:30 today.

Do you need service hours but findyourself busy a good portion of the school year? Do you like helping others while getting some fresh air and a decent farmer's tan? Then sign-up to Garden in the Grotto thisWednesday, May 15thafter school from3:15-4:30. Permission slips and sign up are on the service bulletin board.

.A.L.T. is heading over to Villa St. Benedict'sWednesday, May 15thto socialize and play games with the residents. Sign-ups are on the service bulletin board.

Remember toSHOWER the Señor and Mr. Frey with generositynext week as they prepare for their mission trip to Guatemala in June. Suitcases are located in Mr. Frey & Senor Frey's rooms to donate shower curtains, shower curtain rings, Bath towels, hand towels, washrags, bottles of shampoo, conditioner, or body wash.

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from: Saints Peter and Paul, All Saints, and the Netherlands

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.

Logos
Hello all attendees of Logos retreats this year.
We will have the final "THIRD Day reunion this Friday night at 7pm in chapel.

Pizza to follow prayer as God would want it.

Benet Herald
The Benet Herald is now accepting applications for associate editor positions through Monday, May 13th. Job descriptions and application questions are available on Newspaper homepage on Edline. The newspaper will also be in need of writers, photographers, proofreaders, and individuals interested in layout and/or website design. If interested, please sign up via email withMrs. Peterson in Development or Mrs. Nadolski in Recruitment.

Prom
Tickets will continue to be sold for this year's prom all week in the cafeduring Lunch and Homeroom periods. Cost for this year's prom and post prom is $165. The FINAL day to buy tickets is this Friday, May 10th. You and your date must both turn in your permission forms in order to be able to purchase a ticket. Additionally, table reservation forms are due by this Wednesday. Forms can be picked up and turned into the dean's office.

May 8, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 12:40-3:30 today.

S.A.L.T. is heading over to Villa St. Benedict's this Wedensday, 8th AND next Wednesday, May 15th to socialize and play games with the residents. Sign-ups are on the service bulletin board.

Senor Frey and Mr. Frey are journeying to Guatamala this June for a mission trip where they will build a home for a Guatemalan family. For the first time, these homes will be built to include an indoor BATHROOM. Senor and Mr. Frey would love your help in supplying families there with the much needed supplies to stock their bathrooms. This would include shower curtains, shower curtain rings, Bath towels, hand towels, washrags, bottles of shampoo, conditioner, or body wash. Items may be place in the suitcases located in Martin's lobby or in Senor Frey or Mr. Frey's classrooms beginning next week, May 13th -May 17th.

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from: St. John of the Cross, Plank, St. Petronille, Washington

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.

International Culture Club
Will have a meeting after school in room S119.

Logos
Hello all attendees of Logos retreats this year.
We will have the final "THIRD Day reunion this Friday night at 7pm in chapel.

Pizza to follow prayer as God would want it.

Benet Herald
The Benet Herald is now accepting applications for associate editor positions through Monday, May 13th. Job descriptions and application questions are available on Newspaper homepage on Edline. The newspaper will also be in need of writers, photographers, proofreaders, and individuals interested in layout and/or website design. If interested, please sign up via email withMrs. Peterson in Development or Mrs. Nadolski in Recruitment.

Film Club
Will meet tomorrow from 3:15-4:15. We will be finishing 500 Days of Summer in room M121.

Prom
Tickets will continue to be sold for this year's prom all week in the cafeduring Lunch and Homeroom periods. Cost for this year's prom and post prom is $165. The FINAL day to buy tickets is this Friday, May 10th. You and your date must both turn in your permission forms in order to be able to purchase a ticket. Additionally, table reservation forms are due by this Wednesday. Forms can be picked up and turned into the dean's office.

Golf Outing Volunteers
Looking for a fun way to earn service 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.

May 7, 2013

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

S.A.L.T. is heading over to Villa St. Benedict's this Wedensday, 8th AND next Wednesday, May 15th to socialize and play games with the residents. Sign-ups are on the service bulletin board.

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from:

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.

Math Team
Senior Brendan Caseria's State Championship performance led the Math Team to a 5th Place finishat Saturdays State MathTeam Finals in Champaign.

Complete details are posted in theMath Hall.

Logos
Hello all attendees of Logos retreats this year.
We will have the final "THIRD Day reunion this Friday night at 7pm in chapel.

Pizza to follow prayer as God would want it.

Boys’ Lacrosse Senior Night
Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 7, is Senior Night for Boys Lacrosse. Join us at BU Stadium to honor the 12 Seniors with Bill Dorn, the voice of the Redwings, at 7:45 p.m. Immediately following the Senior Night Festivities, the Redwings will take on the Naperville North Huskies.

Blanket Babes
NHS is looking for volunteers to help make fleece blankets for Sharing Connections on Friday May 10th from 3:15 to 4:30 in the library. Sign up on the service bulletin board, and contact Courtney Oei if you have any questions.

Benet Herald
The Benet Herald is now accepting applications for associate editor positions through Monday, May 13th. Job descriptions and application questions are available on Newspaper homepage on Edline. The newspaper will also be in need of writers, photographers, proofreaders, and individuals interested in layout and/or website design. If interested, please sign up via email withMrs. Peterson in Development or Mrs. Nadolski in Recruitment.

Film Club
Will meet tomorrow from 3:15-4:15. We will be finishing 500 Days of Summer in room M121.

Prom
Tickets will continue to be sold for this year's prom all week in the cafeduring Lunch and Homeroom periods. Cost for this year's prom and post prom is $165. The FINAL day to buy tickets is this Friday, May 10th. You and your date must both turn in your permission forms in order to be able to purchase a ticket. Additionally, table reservation forms are due by this Wednesday. Forms can be picked up and turned into the dean's office.

Golf Outing Volunteers
Looking for a fun way to earn service 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.

Cultural Assembly
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for the Cultural Assembly. The list of acts that made the show is now posted on the SG office window. See you at the dress rehearsal on Monday, May 13th!

May 3, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being celebrated during 9^th period today.

S.A.L.T. is looking for people who would like to volunteer or participate in the Relay for Life on June 22nd at Naperville North. Some events at this year's relay are the Survivors' Lap, the Luminaria Ceremony, Pizza at midnight, Zumba, a Musical Chair Scavenger hunt and much more! See Maura Nolan or Mrs. Bedore for more information.

Students attending our lady of angels food pantry on Saturday should make sure to turn in their permission slips to Mrs. Bedore by Saturday morning and should be ready to board the bus by 7:45 Saturday morning. Dress for the weather!

Juniors applying to be an EMC should turn applications into the deans office todaybecause Mrs. Bedore is on the senior outing.

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from: Our Lady of Peace, Saints Peter and Paul, St. Petronille, Covenant Classical, Immaculate Conception

Boys’ Lacrosse Senior Night
Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 7, is Senior Night for Boys Lacrosse. Join us at BU Stadium to honor the 12 Seniors with Bill Dorn, the voice of the Redwings, at 7:45 p.m. Immediately following the Senior Night Festivities, the Redwings will take on the Naperville North Huskies.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club, along with special guests Art Club and Muse, will be holding a Spring Concert this Sunday, May 5th. The doors of St. Daniel's Hall will open at 5:00 pm so that people can view art pieces prior to the show's prompt start at 5:30.

Blanket Babes
NHS is looking for volunteers to help make fleece blankets for Sharing Connections on Friday May 10th from 3:15 to 4:30 in the library. Sign up on the service bulletin board, and contact Courtney Oei if you have any questions.

Girls’ Lacrosse
Come cheer on all Seniors playing Girls Lacrosse this Monday, May 6th at 7:15pm at the BU Stadium. Senior Nightis the last home game for our Seniors and the last home game for our teams. Let's cheer them on!

NHS
The last Ronald McDonald date will be Monday May 20. Sign ups are on the CMAT board. Space is limited.

Math Students
To Students Thinking of Moving from a Regular Math class to an Honors Math class for next year - Remember that now isthe time to talk to your Math teacher about this. Don't forget your parent permission note.

Model UN
JUNIORS WHO PARTICIPATED IN MODEL UN THIS YEAR AND WISH TO DO SO NEXT YEAR SHOULD CHECK THEIR BENET EMAIL FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

May 2, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being celebrated during 4^th period today.

Seniors who were Eucharistic Ministers this year, don't forget to meet in Mr. Kazlauskas' room today during your lunch and homeroom.

All juniors who are interested in becoming Eucharistic Ministers for the 2013-14 school year, should fill out applications and turn them in to Mrs. Bedore by tomorrow.

There are spots still available for the Our Lady of Angels Clothing and Food Distribution in Chicago on Saturday, May 4th. Sign up and permission slips are by the service board.

S.A.L.T. is looking for people who would like to volunteer or participate in the Relay for Life on June 22nd at Naperville North. Some events at this year's relay are the Survivors' Lap, the Luminaria Ceremony, Pizza at midnight, Zumba, a Musical Chair Scavenger hunt and much more! See Maura Nolan or Mrs. Bedore for more information.

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from: CHMS, Notre Dame, France, Washington, and St. Scholastica

Seniors
You MUST complete/return your End of the Year Survey to Mrs. Cunneen BEFORE GOING HOME TODAY. We need to know where you would like us to send your final transcript. You will NOT be able to attend the college of your choosing WITHOUT a final transcript so it is VERY important that you complete and return the form TODAY.

Boys’ Lacrosse Senior Night
Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 7, is Senior Night for Boys Lacrosse. Join us at BU Stadium to honor the 12 Seniors with Bill Dorn, the voice of the Redwings, at 7:45 p.m. Immediately following the Senior Night Festivities, the Redwings will take on the Naperville North Huskies.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club, along with special guests Art Club and Muse, will be holding a Spring Concert this Sunday, May 5th. The doors of St. Daniel's Hall will open at 5:00 pm so that people can view art pieces prior to the show's prompt start at 5:30.

Guitar Club will have a MANDATORY meeting Wednesday May 1stafter school in B204. Set lists, practice times, and expectations will be discussed. At least one representative from each act must be present, or that group will not be allowed to participate in Sunday's show. Please see Mr. Akin with any questions.

Boys’ Soccer
There will be a meeting after school on Thursday in the cafeteria if you are interested in playing Varsity Soccer next year.

Blanket Babes
NHS is looking for volunteers to help make fleece blankets for Sharing Connections on Friday May 10th from 3:15 to 4:30 in the library. Sign up on the service bulletin board, and contact Courtney Oei if you have any questions.

Detention
Will be held Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in M26.

May 1, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being celebrated during 3^rd and 4^th periods today.

Juniors--Mrs. Bedore is accepting applications for those interested in being Ministers of Communion until this Friday, May 3rd. Pick up your applications at the campus ministry office, dean's office or at the service board.

S.A.L.T. is meeting today after school in the cafeteria. Enjoy a snack while you get involved in all the exciting events coming up. S.A.L.T. is also attending the Alfred Rubin Drop-in center this evening from 6:45-8:15. Sign-up and permission forms are still available on the service board.

The sign-up for the trip to Our Lady of Angels this Saturday is on the service bulletin board. Spend your Saturday morning nourishing others with Christ's love!

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from: CHMS, Notre Dame, France, Washington, and St. Scholastica

Seniors
You MUST complete/return your End of the Year Survey to Mrs. Cunneen BEFORE GOING HOME TODAY. We need to know where you would like us to send your final transcript. You will NOT be able to attend the college of your choosing WITHOUT a final transcript so it is VERY important that you complete and return the form TODAY.

Girls’ Golf
Anyone interested in trying out for the Girls' Golf Team in the fall, please attend an information meeting on Wednesday after school in the cafeteria.

Girls’ Varsity Soccer
The Benet Girls’ Varsity Soccer team invites you to come watch them play Marion Catholic this Wednesday, May 1^st, at Benedictine University at 6:30.

Boys’ Lacrosse Senior Night
Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 7, is Senior Night for Boys Lacrosse. Join us at BU Stadium to honor the 12 Seniors with Bill Dorn, the voice of the Redwings, at 7:45 p.m. Immediately following the Senior Night Festivities, the Redwings will take on the Naperville North Huskies.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club, along with special guests Art Club and Muse, will be holding a Spring Concert this Sunday, May 5th. The doors of St. Daniel's Hall will open at 5:00 pm so that people can view art pieces prior to the show's prompt start at 5:30.

Guitar Club will have a MANDATORY meeting Wednesday May 1stafter school in B204. Set lists, practice times, and expectations will be discussed. At least one representative from each act must be present, or that group will not be allowed to participate in Sunday's show. Please see Mr. Akin with any questions.

Boys’ Volleyball
Come out tonight and watch the boys’ volleyball play Downers Grove North. The game starts at 6!

Boys’ Soccer
There will be a meeting after school on Thursday in the cafeteria if you are interested in playing Varsity Soccer next year.

Spanish Club
There will be a Cinco de Mayo breakfast tomorrow in room M24 at 7:15.

Yearbook
Yearbook will be meeting today (Wednesday) after school to work on the supplement. Please join us in the IBM Lab after school.

Detention
Will be held Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in M26.

Dean’s Office Daily Announcements

April 30, 2013

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

Make room on your calendarfor thisWednesday, May 1st. Serving and Loving Together-S.A.L.T. will be meeting after school at 3:00 in the cafeteria to begin to make plans for this summer and next school year. Hot & salty snacks will bethere...you should be there too!

Wewill be also begoingto the Naperville Drop In Center on Wednesday to assist adults with disabilities with an art project from 6:45-8:15 . Sign up and permission slips are available on the service board.

Join S.A.L.T. for the trip to Our Lady of Angels this Saturday, May 4th. We will depart from Benet at 7:45 to help transport & organize food and clothing for distribution to neighbors who are in need. After clean-up, we'll board the bus and arrive back at Benet at about 11:30. Sign-up is on the service board.

S.A.L.T. is participating in Relay for life on June 22nd at Naperville North High School. Joinour team of Benet students in celebrating cancer survivors, remembering those lost to cancer, and fighting back against cancer through moving ceremonies, fun activities, and live music and entertainment. Sign-up is going on now for those interested involunteering or participating. Contact Moira Nolan or Mrs. Bedore for details.

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from: St. Petronille, St. Raphael, Hinsdale MS.

AP Tests
This is just a reminder that you have until May 1st to cancel an AP exam to receive the $76 refund after that date you lose the entire amount. If you are planning on canceling an exam please bring Mr. Oconer a signed parent not stating that you have permission to drop the exam.

Seniors
Attention Seniors... If you were not in your homeroom last week when the College Counselors passed out the College & Scholarship Surveys, please meet in M124 today during homeroom to complete your form.

NHS
Attention all NHS members: Tomorrow morning (Wednesday) we will have the elections for next year's NHS Executive Board! AllJuniorNHS members are expected to attend so you can vote. We will begin promptly at 7:00 in the St. Daniel Hall Rehearsal Room. SeniorNHS members do not need to attend the elections.

Girls’ Golf
Anyone interested in trying out for the Girls' Golf Team in the fall, please attend an information meeting on Wednesday after school in the cafeteria.

Girls’ Varsity Soccer
The Benet Girls’ Varsity Soccer team invites you to come watch them play Marion Catholic this Wednesday, May 1^st, at Benedictine University at 6:30.

Boys’ Lacrosse Senior Night
Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 7, is Senior Night for Boys Lacrosse. Join us at BU Stadium to honor the 12 Seniors with Bill Dorn, the voice of the Redwings, at 7:45 p.m. Immediately following the Senior Night Festivities, the Redwings will take on the Naperville North Huskies.

Boys’ Track
Come cheer on all seniors tonight at their last home track meet. Senior night begins at 4:30!

Guitar Club
Guitar Club, along with special guests Art Club and Muse, will be holding a Spring Concert this Sunday, May 5th. The doors of St. Daniel's Hall will open at 5:00 pm so that people can view art pieces prior to the show's prompt start at 5:30.

Guitar Club will have a MANDATORY meeting Wednesday May 1stafter school in B204. Set lists, practice times, and expectations will be discussed. At least one representative from each act must be present, or that group will not be allowed to participate in Sunday's show. Please see Mr. Akin with any questions.

Girls’ Lacrosse
Come cheer on the Girls' Lacrosse Teams as they face St. Viator tonight at the BU Stadium.JVA plays at 6:30, followed by Varsity at 7:45. JVB then plays Hinsdale Central at 8:45. Go Lady Redwings!

Film Club
Will meet Wednesday and will be watching 500 Days of Summer!

International Culture Club
Meeting on Wednesday in S119

Detention
Will be held Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in M26.

Dean’s Office Daily Announcements

April 29, 2013

CMAT
Adoration and Reconciliation are available during periods D, E, F.

Make room on your calendarfor thisWednesday, May 1st. Serving and Loving Together-S.A.L.T. will be meeting after school at 3:00 in the cafeteria to begin to make plans for this summer and next school year. Hot & salty snacks will bethere...you should be there too!

Wewill be also begoingto the Naperville Drop In Center on Wednesday to assist adults with disabilities with an art project from 6:45-8:15 . Sign up and permission slips are available on the service board.

Join S.A.L.T. for the trip to Our Lady of Angels this Saturday, May 4th. We will depart from Benet at 7:45 to help transport & organize food and clothing for distribution to neighbors who are in need. After clean-up, we'll board the bus and arrive back at Benet at about 11:30. Sign-up is on the service board.

S.A.L.T. is participating in Relay for life on June 22nd at Naperville North High School. Joinour team of Benet students in celebrating cancer survivors, remembering those lost to cancer, and fighting back against cancer through moving ceremonies, fun activities, and live music and entertainment. Sign-up is going on now for those interested involunteering or participating. Contact Moira Nolan or Mrs. Bedore for details.

Shadows
We would like welcome our shadows from: St. Joseph

Good Luck
GOOD LUCK to Claudia Dockery - she was selected as 1 of 12 finalists for BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE in the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards for her portrayal of Maria in "The Sound of Music".

She competes today in Chicago with the other finalists.

If she wins, she goes to New York for the National competition!!

We are very proud of you!!

AP Tests
This is just a reminder that you have until May 1st to cancel an AP exam to receive the $76 refund after that date you lose the entire amount. If you are planning on canceling an exam please bring Mr. Oconer a signed parent not stating that you have permission to drop the exam.

Seniors
Attention Seniors... If you were not in your homeroom last week when the College Counselors passed out the College & Scholarship Surveys, please meet in M124 today during homeroom to complete your form.

NHS
Attention all students who are running for anelectedposition on next year's NHS board:

Remember that there is a mandatory meeting tomorrow morning, Tuesday April 30, at 7:10am in room M26. If you applied for an appointed position, but are not running for anelectedposition, you do not need to attend this meeting.

Girls’ Golf
Anyone interested in trying out for the Girls' Golf Team in the fall, please attend an information meeting on Wednesday after school in the cafeteria.

Girls’ Varsity Soccer
The Benet Girls’ Varsity Soccer team invites you to come watch them play Marion Catholic this Wednesday, May 1^st, at Benedictine University at 6:30.

Senior Outing
Sign up sheets for busses for the senior outing are posted on the SG window. You must have already turned in your permission form and money to sign up for a bus. These sheets will be taken down on Monday, so sign up soon to guarantee a seat with your friends.

Boys’ Lacrosse Senior Night
Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 7, is Senior Night for Boys Lacrosse. Join us at BU Stadium to honor the 12 Seniors with Bill Dorn, the voice of the Redwings, at 7:45 p.m. Immediately following the Senior Night Festivities, the Redwings will take on the Naperville North Huskies.

Art Club
Art Club will meet tomorrow at 3:15 in room T116. Bring materials for your Cornell Memory Box and think about what you want to submit to the Art Show in Sunday.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club, along with special guests Art Club and Muse, will be holding a Spring Concert this Sunday, May 5th. The doors of St. Daniel's Hall will open at 5:00 pm so that people can view art pieces prior to the show's prompt start at 5:30.

International Culture Club
Meeting on Wednesday in S119.

April 26, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being offered during 9^th period.

Attention all Students who planned on attending candy days for Misericordia today at the United Center. Misericordia has cancelled their request for Benet's help at the United Center this evening. Opportunities for those who were already signed up to help with Candy Days todayis available tomorrow. Please see Mrs. Bedore or Ms. Condonif you are interested.

The next S.A.L.T. meeting is being held Wednesday, May 1st in the cafeteria at 3:00. Get ready for yet another salty snack and find out more news on whatS.A.L.T. has to offer.S.A.L.T. we're all aboutraising your faith,NOT your blood pressure!

AP Tests
This is just a reminder that you have until May 1st to cancel an AP exam to receive the $76 refund after that date you lose the entire amount. If you are planning on canceling an exam please bring Mr. Oconer a signed parent not stating that you have permission to drop the exam.

Senior Outing
Sign up sheets for busses for the senior outing are posted on the SG window. You must have already turned in your permission form and money to sign up for a bus. These sheets will be taken down on Monday, so sign up soon to guarantee a seat with your friends.

Drama
IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN TO THE MISS MAGIC LIFT OVAL PANTY PAGEANT BEFORE, THEN YOU NEED TO GET YOUR TICKETFOR THIS WEEK'S PRODUCTION OF: THE REALLY HIP ADVENTURES OF GO GO GIRL EPISODE #9: SPACE VIXENS WITH SASSY ATTITUDES. TICKETS ARE ON SALE IN THE CAFETERIA DURING LUNCH.

Autism Walk
Come walk the walk for autism this Sunday April 28. It starts at Hinsdale central and NHS service hours will be given to students who walk or volunteer. You can find the link to register from the Hinsdale community house's website. If you have any questions as Lizzie Templeton.

NHS
Attention NHS members:

Executive Board applications are now available on the NHS Edline page. If you are interested in running for, or applying for, a position on the next year's board, please printoffan application and turn it in to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox (NOT the Dean's Office) by THIS Friday, April 26th.

April 25, 2013

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

All students currently signed up for the BLACKHAWKS Misericordia event this Friday, April 26th, CHECK YOU BENET emailTODAY for important details on the trip.

Serving and Loving Together-S.A.L.T. will be going to the Naperville Drop In Center to assist adults with disabilities on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:00-8:30. NAMI has been operating for 20 years providing a warm meal andrecreation for adults suffering with mental illness. Your presence andsmileon Wednesday evening can be a bright spot in someone's day! Sign up andpermission slips are at the Service Board in Joseph hall.

Applications for Juniors who would like to be Eucharistic Ministers next year are due Friday, May 3rd. Applications are available in the Dean's Office,Mrs. Bedore's office, and at the service board.

AP Tests
This is just a reminder that you have until May 1st to cancel an AP exam to receive the $76 refund after that date you lose the entire amount. If you are planning on canceling an exam please bring Mr. Oconer a signed parent not stating that you have permission to drop the exam.

Senior Outing
Sign up sheets for busses for the senior outing are posted on the SG window. You must have already turned in your permission form and money to sign up for a bus. These sheets will be taken down on Monday, so sign up soon to guarantee a seat with your friends.

Drama
IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN TO THE MISS MAGIC LIFT OVAL PANTY PAGEANT BEFORE, THEN YOU NEED TO GET YOURTICKETFOR THIS WEEK'S PRODUCTION OF:THE REALLY HIP ADVENTURES OF GO GO GIRL EPISODE #9: SPACE VIXENS WITH SASSY ATTITUDES. TICKETS ARE ON SALE IN THE CAFETERIA DURING LUNCH.

Logos
All Logos participants are invited to attend a gathering this evening at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. See Mr. Ford with any questions.

Bass Fishing
Check your Benet emails today.

Juniors
This Thursday evening,the College Counselorswill be hosting a Mock AdmissionProgram detailinghow highly selective colleges review applications for admission. Students and parents will have the opportunity to review applications with Onis Cheathams, Admission Representative fromNorthwestern University.We hope you will be able toattend this fun and informative program. The program will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact your respective College Counselor.

Recycling
Happy Earth Week, Benet Academy.

We could use your help with recycling this week since we could not recycle last Thurs. Please join us in T110 after schooltomorrow (Thurs)to earn NHS service hours or be a good citizen or both!

NHS
Attention NHS members:

Executive Board applications are now available on the NHS Edline page. If you are interested in running for, or applying for, a position on the next year's board, please printoffan application and turn it in to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox (NOT the Dean's Office) by THIS Friday, April 26th.

Mass Choir
There is mass choir rehearsal after school today to prepare for the Mother-Son mass this Sunday. Boys and girls are invited!

Cultural Assembly
Auditions are April 29^th, 30^th, and May 1^st. Sign-ups are in the Dean’s Office.

Detention
Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in room M26. The list is the same as last week due to school being cancelled.

April 24, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being celebrated in the chapel during 3^rd and 4^th today.

All students currently signed up for the BLACKHAWKS Misericordia event this Friday, April 26th, CHECK YOU BENET emailTODAY for important details on the trip.

Serving and Loving Together-S.A.L.T. will be going to the Naperville Drop In Center to assist adults with disabilities on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:00-8:30. NAMI has been operating for 20 years providing a warm meal andrecreation for adults suffering with mental illness. Your presence andsmileon Wednesday evening can be a bright spot in someone's day! Sign up andpermission slips are at the Service Board in Joseph hall.

Applications for Juniors who would like to be Eucharistic Ministers next year are due Friday, May 3rd. Applications are available in the Dean's Office,Mrs. Bedore's office, and at the service board.

AP Tests
This is just a reminder that you have until May 1st to cancel an AP exam to receive the $76 refund after that date you lose the entire amount. If you are planning on canceling an exam please bring Mr. Oconer a signed parent not stating that you have permission to drop the exam.

Sophomore Day of Service
This Saturday, April 27^th will be the Sophomore Day of Service. This year we will be volunteering for Misericordia Candy Days at the Jewel in Woodridge, located at the corner of 75^th street and Janes Avenue. Students should sign up for a 2 hour window to volunteer. Permission slips are available in the dean's office!

Any questions, see Miss Condon

MUSE
Benet's literary club, MUSE, isnotholding its annual spring coffeehouse; instead, members are invited to do dramatic poetry readings on Sunday May 5, in conjunction with the guitar club performance. Want more information? contact Mrs. Rogalski or Mr. Akin BY TODAY!!!!!>

Additionally,

MUSEinviteseveryone- teachers and students - to write a poem or short story for publication inBenet's annual spring literary magazine. Contact Mrs. Rogalski for information.

Kazma Scholars
Attention Kazma Scholars: Because of a change in her schedule, Ms. Leigh-Anne Kazma has had to reschedule the luncheon that was going to take place tomorrow. The new date for our gathering is Thursday, May 2nd at the same time in the Principal's Office Conference Room.

Senior Outing
Sign up sheets for busses for the senior outing are posted on the SG window. You must have already turned in your permission form and money to sign up for a bus. These sheets will be taken down on Monday, so sign up soon to guarantee a seat with your friends.

Autism Walk
Come walk the walk for autism this Sunday April, 28th at Hinsdale Central. NHS service hours will be available to those who walk or help set up. Register atcharliesgift.org. Ask Lizzie Templeton if you have any questions.

Juniors
This Thursday evening,the College Counselorswill be hosting a Mock AdmissionProgram detailinghow highly selective colleges review applications for admission. Students and parents will have the opportunity to review applications with Onis Cheathams, Admission Representative fromNorthwestern University.We hope you will be able toattend this fun and informative program. The program will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact your respective College Counselor.

Recycling
Happy Earth Week, Benet Academy.

We could use your help with recycling this week since we could not recycle last Thurs. Please join us in T110 after schooltomorrow (Thurs)to earn NHS service hours or be a good citizen or both!

NHS
Attention NHS members:

Executive Board applications are now available on the NHS Edline page. If you are interested in running for, or applying for, a position on the next year's board, please printoffan application and turn it in to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox (NOT the Dean's Office) by THIS Friday, April 26th.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. The group will be finishingChicago. Meeting room is M121.

Cultural Assembly
Auditions are April 29^th, 30^th, and May 1^st. Sign-ups are in the Dean’s Office.

Environmental Club
The environmental club will be selling t shirts at lunch for $14. these shirts will be tye dyed sometime in May at a tye dye party but shirts must be preordered this week!

Detention
Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in room M26. The list is the same as last week due to school being cancelled.

April 23, 2013

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

Do you need service hours and love the Chicago Blackhawks? S.A.L.T. is looking for volunteers to participate in Candy Days for Misericordia at the United Center on Friday, May 3rd before the Blackhawks game. Volunteers will meet at the Lisle train station and will take the train to Union Station where they will be transported to the Arena by Misericordia representatives. Sign up and permission slipsare on the service bulletin board. There is the possibility that Misericordia may receive admission into the game for its volunteers if tickets are available. Contact Alex Senak or Mrs. Bedore for more details.

The Freshman Marians and S.A.L.T. would like to thank all those who contributed to the Food Drivefor Humanitarian Food Service. HSP just let us know that Benet contributed a whopping1,211.8 lbs. of food! (Wow!)!

AP Tests
This is just a reminder that you have until May 1st to cancel an AP exam to receive the $76 refund after that date you lose the entire amount. If you are planning on canceling an exam please bring Mr. Oconer a signed parent not stating that you have permission to drop the exam.

Sophomore Day of Service
This Saturday, April 27^th will be the Sophomore Day of Service. This year we will be volunteering for Misericordia Candy Days at the Jewel in Woodridge, located at the corner of 75^th street and Janes Avenue. Students should sign up for a 2 hour window to volunteer. Permission slips are available in the dean's office!

Any questions, see Miss Condon

Drama
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO MONKEY OR PONY? THESE ANDOTHER QUESTIONS WILL ONLY BE ANSWERED IF YOU COME THISWEEKEND TO THE DRAMA TROUPE'S PRODUCTION OF: THE REALLY HIP ADVENTURES OF GO GO GIRL! TICKETS ARE ON SALE ALL WEEK IN THE CAFETERIA DURING LUNCH.

Juniors
This Thursday evening,the College Counselorswill be hosting a Mock AdmissionProgram detailinghow highly selective colleges review applications for admission. Students and parents will have the opportunity to review applications with Onis Cheathams, Admission Representative fromNorthwestern University.We hope you will be able toattend this fun and informative program. The program will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact your respective College Counselor.

French Club
French Club members going to the exhibition at the Field Museum next Sunday, April 28, should pick up a Parent-Permit form in room M20. The completed forms should be given to Mme. Lukowski by Friday.

NHS
Attention NHS members:

Executive Board applications are now available on the NHS Edline page. If you are interested in running for, or applying for, a position on the next year's board, please printoffan application and turn it in to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox (NOT the Dean's Office) by THIS Friday, April 26th.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. The group will be finishingChicago. Meeting room is M121.

Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing Team meeting Wednesday after school in Mr. Stracco's Room. Check Benet e-mails by the end of today for updates. The sectional has be scheduled for this Friday

Cultural Assembly
Auditions are April 29^th, 30^th, and May 1^st. Sign-ups are in the Dean’s Office.

Detention
Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in room M26. The list is the same as last week due to school being cancelled.

April 22, 2013

CMAT
Adoration and Reconciliation

Earth Day
Today is Earth Day!!
Pope Francis called on all of us to care for the environment at his Inauguration Mass last month: "Let us be protectors of creation, protectors of God's plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment" , he said. (LA Times, 3/19/2013)
Today, Earth Day, is the perfect time to make some small changes in your lifestyle that will make a positive impact on the Earth!
Listen this week for helpful tips from the Environmental Club that can help you Go Green.

You can begin tomorrow by coming out to SCARCE to make recycled Super Crayons with the Environmental Club! Sign up on the Service Bulletin Board or see Mrs. Volin today!

AP Tests
This is just a reminder that you have until May 1st to cancel an AP exam to receive the $76 refund after that date you lose the entire amount. If you are planning on canceling an exam please bring Mr. Oconer a signed parent not stating that you have permission to drop the exam.

Sophomore Day of Service
This Saturday, April 27^th will be the Sophomore Day of Service. This year we will be volunteering for Misericordia Candy Days at the Jewel in Woodridge, located at the corner of 75^th street and Janes Avenue. Students should sign up for a 2 hour window to volunteer. Permission slips are available in the dean's office!

Any questions, see Miss Condon

Sophomores
Attention Sophomores: Next Saturday the 27th is the sophomore day of service. Join your classmates in working Misericordia Candy Days. Look for an email sent to your Benet account with more information. Questions, see Miss Condon.

NHS Hours
Looking to get a head start on NHS service hours for next year? Mr. Leffler is currently looking for NHS volunteers to help usher for the upcoming Spring musical. Four volunteers will be needed for each show on Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th from 6:30 until 8:30 pm and Sunday the 28th from 1:30 until 3:30pm. Service hours are availaible. Sign up sheet is avaiable on the service project bulletin board until Friday.

SG
Applications for SG class reps are available in the Dean’s Office and due by Friday, April 26^th.

Senior Outing
Extra permission forms for next Friday's senior outingto Matthiessen State Park are available in the Dean's office. Please return both the parent permission form and $30 to the Dean's office by Monday April 29th.

Yearbook
Yearbook is ready to start working on the supplement. Anyone wishing to help out please meet after school on Wed the 24th in the new IBM lab. Hope to see you there.

Book Club
Book Club is meeting tomorrow MORNING at seven am in Mr. Stracco’s room.

We will be discussing The Great Divorce by CS Lewis.

There will be donuts.

Guitar
Guitar Club will meet this week. No one will be allowed to sign up for the May 5th show if they have not talked to Mr. Akin prior to practice Wednesday.

Drama
TICKETS FOR THE DRAMA TROUPE'S PRODUCTION OF THE REALLY HIP ADVENTURES OF GO GO GIRL GO ON SALE TODAY IN THE CAFETERIA.

Cultural Assembly
Auditions are April 29^th, 30^th, and May 1^st. Sign-ups are in the Dean’s Office.

April 19, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being offered in the chapel during 9^th period today.

Applications for S.A.L.T. may be turned into Mrs. Bedore's Office on Monday instead of today.

Applications for juniors who would like to be Eucharistic Ministers are also available. See Mrs. Bedore or the service board.

Sports
1. Varsity baseball practice will be at acceleration today at 3:45 pm.
2. Sophomore and freshman baseball games with Providence have been cancelled and rescheduled to Tuesday, April 23. That means your Lincoln-Way North games have been cancelled.
3. Girls track meet at Glenbard East has been cancelled.

Sophomores
Attention Sophomores: Next Satuday the 27th is the sophomore day of service. Join your classmates in working Misericordia Candy Days. Look for an email sent to your Benet account with more information. Questions, see Miss Condon.

Cheerleading
All cheerleaders in the junior class please meet Ms. Kula in the large gym at the start of your lunch period today.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows today from Cass, Kennedy, St. Francis Xavier, St. Joan of Arc, Gregory, and Crone.

Hillbusters
The Hillbusters playoff will occur today (Wednesday 4/17) after school in T106. At least one representative from each team must attend to operate your device.

NHS
NHS is looking for volunteers to work the Kiwanis Pancake Festival on Saturday, April 27th. The festival is held at Naperville Central and all volunteers will receive a free pancake breakfast! Sign-up sheets can be found on the service hour bulletin board and the SG Office Window. Please contact Brian Severyn or Matt Garvin for more information.

Cultural Assembly
Are you talented in the arts? Audition for the Cultural Assembly. Auditions are April 29th, 30th, and May 1st. The show itself is May 17th. The sign up sheet is in the Deans Office. Contact Christine Farolan or Michael Gullott with questions.

Drama
Tickets for next week's Benet Drama Troupe's Production of The Really Hip Adventures of Go Go Girl will go on sale Monday during the Lunch Periods.

Bass Fishing Team
Today after school in Mr. Stracco’s room. Important updates about schedule changes due to flooding. Anyone who has not picked up their sweatpants should do so today.

Book Club
Book club will be meeting next Tuesday BEFORE SCHOOL in Mr. Stracco’s room at seven am (sorry!!)

We will be discussing The Great Divorce by CS Lewis.

New members are always welcome!

There will be donuts.

Environmental Club

Science Alliance
The State Science Olympiad team will be loading after school today at the back door of St. Thomas. Please be packed and ready to go by 3:30.

April 17, 2013

CMAT
Adoration and Reconciliation will be available during periods 7, 8, 9 and until 3:30.

Applications for S.A.L.T are available in the Dean's office, by the service bulletin board, or in Mrs. Bedore's office. Applications should be turned in by this Friday, April 19th.

S.A.L.T. is going to Villa St. Benedict today after school to play Bunco with the residents. All students attending should meet over at the front entrance of VSB after school.

S.A.L.T. is heading to Feed My Starving Children on Thursday , April 18th. Sign up on the service board and be sure to check out the information on stopping at Portillo's for dinner before our packing time on Thursday evening.

S.A.L.T. for Life will be going to Aanchor Health Care Clinic in Glen Ellyn on Saturday morning, April 20th to be a peaceful presence of prayer against abortion. Aanchor clinic specializes in abortion procedures. Participants will meet at Benet at 8:30 a.m. and arrive at Aanchor at approximately 9 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a Rosary for prayer. We should return to Benet at approximately 10:30 a.m. Permission slips and Sign-up are located at the service bulletin board in Joseph's.

This year's juniors who are interested in being Eucharistic Ministers for 2013-2014 school year should pick up an EMC application in the Dean's office, Mrs. Bedore's office, or by the service bulletin board. Applications and recommendations are due by May 3rd.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Claudia Dockery - she was selected as 1 of 12 finalists for BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE in the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards for her portrayal of Maria in "The Sound of Music".

If she wins, she goes to New York for the National competition!!

We are very proud of you!!

Mother-Daughter Fashion Show
Just a reminder, RSVP’s for the Mother-Daughter Fashion Show must be dropped off to Mrs. Shuma TODAY!

Colleges

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows today from St. Joan of Arc.

ID Photos
On Fri April 19th HR Imaging will be here to take next year's ID photos. After reporting to study hall/homeroom, all underclassmen can report to Martin's lobby to have their photo taken. Any faculty and staff are also welcome to have a fresh picture taken.

Hillbusters
The Hillbusters playoff will occur today (Wednesday 4/17) after school in T106. At least one representative from each team must attend to operate your device.

Catalyst
Attention juniors: The last Catalyst retreat of the year is this Friday. Permission slips are now available in the dean's office. Space is limited so sign up today!
Questions, see Miss Condon

NHS
Executive Board applications are now available on the NHS Edline page. If you are interested in running for, or applying for, a position on the next year's board, please print off an application and turn it in to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox by next Friday, April 26th.

NHS is looking for volunteers to work the Kiwanis Pancake Festival on Saturday, April 27th. The festival is held at Naperville Central and all volunteers will receive a free pancake breakfast! Sign-up sheets can be found on the service hour bulletin board and the SG Office Window. Please contact Brian Severyn or Matt Garvin for more information.

Environmental Club
The Environmental Club is looking for help this Saturday at the Recycling Extravaganza at Benedictine University. Helpers are needed to unload recyclable items from peoples' cars and loading them into semitrucks. This is a big job and lots of volunteers are needed! Stop in Mrs. Volin's room to sign up.

Mass Choir
There is mass choir rehearsal for the Mother/Daughter mass this week on Wednesday and Thursday after school in the rehearsal room of St. Daniel Hall. Any girl is welcome to come sing, but especially junior and senior girls who are attending the event.

MUSE
This spring, MUSE is teaming up with the guitar club: instead of our end of the year coffeehouse, students are invited to do poetry readings at the May 5 guitar club performance.

If you're interested in a dramatic poetry performance opportunity, sign up in the dean's office.

See Mrs. Rogalski in M120 with any questions, or Mr. Akin.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. The group will be watchingChicago. New members are always welcome. Meeting room is M121

Guitar Club
Guitar Club will practice after school Wednesday. If you haven't signed up yet, you MUST see Mr. Akin this week.

International Culture Club
Meeting after school today in room S119.

Logos
There will be a LOGOS Third Day meeting Wednesday after school in the chapel. All former Logos participants are encouraged to attend. See Mr. Ford with any questions.

Detention
Held on Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in room M26.

April 16, 2013

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

S.A.L.T. (serving and loving together) will be meetingTODAY at 3:00 in the cafe.Let the S.A.L.T. community help you make a difference in the flavor of the lives of the Benet community today. Applications for S.A.L.T will also be available at themeeting, in the Dean's office, by the service bulletin board, or by Mrs. Bedore's office. Applications should be turned in by this Friday, April 19th.

S.A.L.T. is going to Villa St. Benedict this Wednesday after school to play Bunco with the residents and to Feed My Starving Children on Thursday , April 18th. Sign up on the service board and be sure to check out the information on stopping at Portillo's for dinner before our packing time on Thursday evening.

This year's juniors who are interested in being Eucharistic Ministers for 2013-2014 school year should pick up an EMC application in the Dean's office, Mrs. Bedore's office, or by the service bulletin board. Applications and recommendations are due by May 3rd.

Our food drive for HSP is coming to a close. Food will be delivered on Wednesday. If you are still interested in donating, please do so before then. Thank you for your tremendous response!

Two sets of senior citizens who are Naperville residents are looking for Benet students who would be willing to help them with occasional yardwork. One position would be compensated monetarily, the other with service hours. Please contact Mrs. Bedore if you are interested.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Claudia Dockery - she was selected as 1 of 12 finalists for BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE in the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards for her portrayal of Maria in "The Sound of Music".

If she wins, she goes to New York for the National competition!!

We are very proud of you!!

Colleges

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows today from Notre Dame and St. Peter.

ID Photos
On Fri April 19th HR Imaging will be here to take next year's ID photos. After reporting to study hall/homeroom, all underclassmen can report to Martin's lobby to have their photo taken. Any faculty and staff are also welcome to have a fresh picture taken.

Catalyst
Attention juniors: The last Catalyst retreat of the year is this Friday. Permission slips are now available in the dean's office. Space is limited so sign up today!
Questions, see Miss Condon

NHS
Executive Board applications are now available on the NHS Edline page. If you are interested in running for, or applying for, a position on the next year's board, please print off an application and turn it in to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox by next Friday, April 26th.

NHS is looking for volunteers to work the Kiwanis Pancake Festival on Saturday, April 27th. The festival is held at Naperville Central and all volunteers will receive a free pancake breakfast! Sign-up sheets can be found on the service hour bulletin board and the SG Office Window. Please contact Brian Severyn or Matt Garvin for more information.

Mass Choir
There is mass choir rehearsal for the Mother/Daughter mass this week on Wednesday and Thursday after school in the rehearsal room of St. Daniel Hall. Any girl is welcome to come sing, but especially junior and senior girls who are attending the event.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. The group will be watchingChicago. New members are always welcome. Meeting room is M121

Lisle Library Tutoring
The Lisle Library tutoring service project will be ending on Tuesday, April 30. The sign-up sheet is full for today, but slots are still open for the next two weeks. Sign up on the service project bulletin board. See Christian Yon with any questions.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club will practice after school Wednesday. If you haven't signed up yet, you MUST see Mr. Akin this week.

Veterinary Interest
If you are interested in Veterinary Medicine you might like to participate in a mentoring program one Saturday a month in downtown Chicago, at theAnti-CrueltySociety, from next fall. You must have completed one course in Biology to qualify and have an 85 GPA.

Deadline is June 30. Come to the CCC to pick up an application.

Logos
There will be a LOGOS Third Day meeting Wednesday after school in the chapel. All former Logos participants are encouraged to attend. See Mr. Ford with any questions.

Detention
Held on Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in room M26.

April 15, 2013

CMAT
Adoration and Reconciliation are available D, E, and F in the chapel.

S.A.L.T. (serving and loving together) will be meeting Tuesday at 3:00 in the cafe. Join us to hear about upcoming service opportunities, find out how you can get involved in S.A.L.T. leadership or membership, and to make new friends. Applications for S.A.L.T will also be available at meeting or in the Dean's, service bulletin board, or Mrs. Bedore's office. Applications should be turned in by this Friday, April 19th.

S.A.L.T. is going to Villa St. Benedict this Wednesday after school to play Bunco with the residents and to Feed My Starving Children on Thursday , April 18th. Sign up on the service board and be sure to check out the information on stopping at Portillo's for dinner before our packing time on Thursday evening.

This year's juniors who are interested in being Eucharistic Ministers for 2013-2014 school year should pick up an EMC application in the Dean's office, Mrs. Bedore's office, or by the service bulletin board. Applications and recommendations are due by May 3rd.

Our food drive for HSP is coming to a close. Food will be delivered on Wednesday. If you are still interested in donating, please do so before then. Thank you for your tremendous response!

Colleges
There is a large college fair at Hinsdale Central on tomorrow, Tuesday, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. You can pick up a list of the colleges in the CCC.

A Mini Medical School Experience is scheduled for Saturday June 22th at the Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center from 9:30 - 5:30. The Mini Medical School Experience provides a very fast paced overview of medical school and over a dozen procedural experiences.
The fee for the day is $175. Applications can be found in the CCC

Shadows
If you registered to host in the shadow program but have not hosted yet, please stop in the Recruitment Office so arrangements can be made before time runs out.

ID Photos
On Fri April 19th HR Imaging will be here to take next year's ID photos. After reporting to study hall/homeroom, all underclassmen can report to Martin's lobby to have their photo taken. Any faculty and staff are also welcome to have a fresh picture taken.

Catalyst
Attention juniors: The last Catalyst retreat of the year is this Friday. Permission slips are now available in the dean's office. Space is limited so sign up today!
Questions, see Miss Condon

NHS
Executive Board applications are now available on the NHS Edline page. If you are interested in running for, or applying for, a position on the next year's board, please print off an application and turn it in to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox by next Friday, April 26th.

NHS is looking for volunteers to work the Kiwanis Pancake Festival on Saturday, April 27th. The festival is held at Naperville Central and all volunteers will receive a free pancake breakfast! Sign-up sheets can be found on the service hour bulletin board and the SG Office Window. Please contact Brian Severyn or Matt Garvin for more information.

Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing meeting after school on Tuesday in Mr. Stracco's room. Final Roster will be posted outside Mr. Stracco's room today by the end of period 6 (F). You will need your fishing license for the meeting if you are on the final roster.

Art Club
Please remember to bring your materials for your Joseph Cornell memory box.

International Culture Club
Meeting on Wednesday in room S119. We will talk about the trip to A-Cen!

April 12, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being offered during 9^th period today.

Yesterday's S.A.L.T. visit to Villa St. Benedict to play Buncowith the residentshas been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 17th. A new sign-up is on the Service Board.

Have you heard...Campus Ministry has a new name-S.A.L.T.-Serving And Loving Together andwe are looking for others who want to have fun, form friendships and celebrate our faith. Our next meeting (yes...we've been meeting!) is Tuesday, April 16th immediately after schoolin the cafeteria.

Benet Juniors, have you considered being a Eucharistic MInister for the 2013-14 school year? Benet EMCs serve at the All School Masses and may volunteer to serve at other special Masses offered at Benet such as the Froshfest and Welcome to Benet .

Applications forEucharistic Ministerand for S.A.L.T. are available by the service board, in the Dean's office or by seeing Mrs. Bedore.

Don't forget your canned or dry food donation for seniors who are served by the Humanitarian Service Project! Donation boxesare by the Dean's Office and by the chapel. Our goal is to average oneitem per student or 1300 total items!

S.A.L.T. is going to Feed My Starving Children on Thursday, April 18th. Join us at Portillo's for dinner at 4:45 and then for a fast, furious, and fun packing session afterwardsorjust arrive at FMSC at 5:45 to pack. Transportation is available to Portillo's and to FMSC. Sign up is on the service board.

St. Michael’s Parish in Wheaton is sponsoring a summer mission trip to Nazareth Farm in Dodderidge County, WV! The farm serves the local area by sending students like you out to repair homes and build relationships amongst your friends, the community, and with God. If you went on the Appalachia trip and want to return, or simply are looking for an awesome growth experience, this trip is definitely a great way to spend a week of your summer giving back to the community. Please talk to senior Joe Moran with any questions or see the service board for more details.

Colleges

Shadows
If you registered to host in the shadow program but have not hosted yet, please stop in the Recruitment Office so arrangements can be made before time runs out.

Bird Walk
Tomorrow is a great day to go on a Bird Walk! All are invited to two separate bird walks at Cantigny on Saturday morning. The first will be held at 7:30 am, and the second one will be held at 10:30 am. The 10:30 am Bird Walk is a Benet-only event being conducted for us by the DuPage Birding Club. So come join the fun! Check for additional information on the Ornithology Club Edline Page.

Environmental Club
Environmental Club is looking for volunteers to work at the Fullersburg Woods GO GREEN! event on Sunday, April 21st. Check out the details on the Service Bulletin Board or on the Environmental Club Edline page. Service hours are available! Volunteers must sign up by Monday. See Mrs. Volin for more information.

Mother/Son Brunch
Attention Junior and Senior Boys, there is still time to get your reservations in for the 27th Annual Mother-Son Junior/Senior Communion Brunch. The Mass and Brunch are April 28th at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn. This traditional event is a great way to spend the morning with your Mom and friends. Besides mass with Father Ed, a a delicious brunch, a video presentation featuring YOU, there are two valuable prom baskets to be raffled off to a lucky junior and senior boy. Check out the Benet Facebook page for more information and mark your calendar for April 28th.

Cultural Assembly
Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have another talent in the arts? Audition for the Cultural Assembly and perform for your peers. Auditions are April 29th, 30th, and May 1st. The show itself is before Prom on May 17th. Sign up sheets are in the Deans Office, on the SG Window, and bulletin boards. Contact Christine Farolan or Michael Gullott with questions.

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during until 3:30. Yesterday's S.A.L.T. visit to Villa St. Benedict to play Bunco with the residents has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 17th.  A new sign-up is on the Service Board.  Have you heard...Campus Ministry has a new name-S.A.L.T.-Serving And Loving Together andwe are looking for others who want to have fun, form friendships and celebrate our faith.  Our next meeting (yes...we've been meeting!) is Tuesday, April 16th immediately after school in the cafeteria.  Benet Juniors, have you considered being a Eucharistic MInister for the 2013-14 school year? Benet EMCs serve at the All School Masses and may volunteer to serve at other special Masses offered at Benet such as the Froshfest and Welcome to Benet .  Applications for  Eucharistic Minister and for S.A.L.T.  are available by the service board, in the Dean's office or by seeing Mrs. Bedore.  Don't forget your canned or dry food donation for seniors who are served by the Humanitarian Service Project! Donation boxes are by the Dean's Office and by the chapel. Our goal is to average one item per student or 1300 total items!  S.A.L.T. is going to Feed My Starving Children on Thursday, April 18th. Join us at Portillo's for dinner at 4:45 and then for a fast, furious, and fun packing session afterwards or just arrive at FMSC at 5:45 to pack. Transportation is available to Portillo's and to FMSC.  Sign up is on the service board.  St. Michael’s Parish in Wheaton is sponsoring a summer mission trip to Nazareth Farm in Dodderidge County, WV! The farm serves the local area by sending students like you out to repair homes and build relationships amongst your friends, the community, and with God. If you went on the Appalachia trip and want to return, or simply are looking for an awesome growth experience, this trip is definitely a great way to spend a week of your summer giving back to the community. Please talk to senior Joe Moran with any questions or see the service board for more details.

Colleges

Shadows
If you registered to host in the shadow program but have not hosted yet, please stop in the Recruitment Office so arrangements can be made before time runs out.Political Club
Will have a meeting after school today in room B301.

Healthy 5K
There is a meeting for all volunteers on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:15 in the green room.

German Club
Today is the last day to sign up for the outing to the Brauhaus in Chicago. The sign up is in room B203.

 Bass Fishing
No meeting this week!

French Club
French club officers are asked to attend a brief business meeting on Friday morning, April 12, at 7:20. The details for the last meetings of the school year will be discussed.

 Drama
REHEARSAL TODAY WILL BE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL IN THE THEATER FOR EVERYONE IN ACT 2 INCLUDING THE ALIENS.

Varsity Baseball
No practice today! Stop by the Athletic Office to make down food order for the weekend!

Cardiac Screening
We had over 80% of the student population participate! Our class with the most registrations and most students screened is the sophomore class! Congratulations – your Slop Day is tomorrow!

Library Fines
Library overdue notices have been distributed to homeroom teachers. Students, please pay your overdue fines and return all overdue materials to the library as soon as possible.

Mother/Son Brunch
Attention Junior and Senior Boys, there is still time to get your reservations in for the 27th Annual Mother-Son Junior/Senior Communion Brunch. The Mass and Brunch are April 28th at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn. This traditional event is a great way to spend the morning with your Mom and friends. Besides mass with Father Ed, a a delicious brunch, a video presentation featuring YOU, there are two valuable prom baskets to be raffled off to a lucky junior and senior boy. Check out the Benet Facebook page for more information and mark your calendar for April 28th.

Cultural Assembly
Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have another talent in the arts?  Audition for the Cultural Assembly and perform for your peers.  Auditions are April 29th, 30th, and May 1st.  The show itself is before Prom on May 17th.  Sign up sheets are in the Deans Office, on the SG Window, and bulletin boards.  Contact Christine Farolan or Michael Gullott with questions.

Detention
Thursday after school from 3:05-3:30 in room M26.   

Mother/Son Brunch
Attention Junior and Senior Boys, there is still time to get your reservations in for the 27th Annual Mother-Son Junior/Senior Communion Brunch. The Mass and Brunch are April 28th at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn. This traditional event is a great way to spend the morning with your Mom and friends. Besides mass with Father Ed, a a delicious brunch, a video presentation featuring YOU, there are two valuable prom baskets to be raffled off to a lucky junior and senior boy. Check out the Benet Facebook page for more information and mark your calendar for April 28th.

Bass Fishing
Check your Benet e-mails for important information regarding practice this week. E-Mail is the only way to get this information so check it before Friday.

Variety Show
Tickets for next week's variety show will go on sale during lunch and homeroom periods starting today. The cost for a ticket is $7 and there is assigned seating, so make sure that you coordinate with your friends to buy your tickets. The variety show will take place next Thursday and Friday in St. Daniels Hall starting at 7:00 pm. Come on out and see your classmates showcase their talents.

Envirothon
Congratulations to the Benet Academy first-ever Envirothon team, which competed yesterday in Wheaton! The team competed in topics including Aquatics, Wildlife, Soils, Forestry, and Rangeland Management. Team B won first-place standing out of all DuPage County schools!
Way to go, "Enviro-letes!"

Ornithology Club
The Ornithology Club invites all Benet students and their guests to 2 Bird Walks this Saturday morning! If you haven't attended a Bird Walk yet, this is the weekend to give it a try.
Both Walks will be held at Cantigny, and for the Early Birds, the regular Walk starts at 7:30 am. This will be followed by a Benet-only bird walk starting at 10:30. Check the Ornithology Club Edline page for more details.

International Culture Club
Meeting on Wednesday after school in S119. We will talk about culture shock when traveling to other countries.

Cultural Assembly
Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have another talent in the arts? Audition for the Cultural Assembly and perform for your peers. Auditions are April 29th, 30th, and May 1st. The show itself is before Prom on May 17th. Sign up sheets are in the Deans Office, on the SG Window, and bulletin boards. Contact Christine Farolan or Michael Gullott with questions.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 2:45-3:45. We will be finishing The Artist.

German Club
The German Club is going to the Brauhaus Restaurant in Chicago this Sunday. All members of German are welcome. Please sign up in B203 today.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club will meet Wednesday to practice for the May 5th concert. Anyone who wishes to participate must see Mr. Akin this week to sign up.

Detention
Thursday after school from 3:05-3:30 in room M26.

Dean's Office Daily Announcements
   April 9, 2013

CMAT
 Mass is offered today during Periods G and H today.

St. Michael's Parish
in Wheaton is sponsoring a summer mission trip to Nazareth Farm in Dodderidge
County, WV! The farm serves the local area by sending students like you out to
repair homes and build relationships amongst your friends, the community, and
with God. If you went on the Appalachia trip and want to return, or simply are
looking for an awesome growth experience, this trip is definitely a great way
to spend a week of your summer giving back to the community. Please talk to
senior Joe Moran with any questions or see the service board for more details.

St. Mary's of Gostyn
Parishis offering a retreat for high school girls this Sunday, April
14th. Sign-up is due tomorrow, April 10th. If you would like to
participate, please see information on the Service Board or Mrs. Bedore for
details.

This is a reminder that the Lisle Lions
Club scholarship is due April 11and the Lisle Chamber Scholarship is due April
12.

There is a college
fair at St. Charles East High School tonight from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Shadows



We'd like to welcome our shadows today from: Jefferson, Granger, Scullen,
Clarendon Hills MS, Thayer, and Hill.

Variety Show



Tickets for next week's variety show will
go on sale during lunch and homeroom periods starting today. The cost for a
ticket is $7 and there is assigned seating, so make sure that you coordinate
with your friends to buy your tickets. The variety show will take place next
Thursday and Friday in St. Daniels Hall starting at 7:00 pm. Come on out and
see your classmates showcase their talents.

International Culture Club



Meeting
on Wednesday after school in S119. We will talk about culture shock when
traveling to other countries.

Cultural
Assembly




Do
you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have another talent in the arts?
Audition for the Cultural Assembly and perform for your peers.
Auditions are April 29th, 30th, and May 1st. The show itself is
before Prom on May 17th. Sign up sheets are in the Deans Office, on the
SG Window, and bulletin boards. Contact Christine Farolan or Michael
Gullott with questions.

Film
Club




Film Club will meet Wednesday from 2:45-3:45. We will be
finishing The Artist. 

German Club



The German Club is going to the Brauhaus Restaurant in
Chicago this Sunday. All members of German are welcome. Please sign up in B203
today.

Guitar
Club



Guitar Club will meet Wednesday to practice for the May 5th concert.
Anyone who wishes to participate must see Mr. Akin this week to sign up.

Drama




PLAY PRACTICE WILL BE FOR THE ENTIRE CAST TODAY IN
ROOM B401.

SG




Applications for the positions of SGpresident, vice
president, and class rep for the 2013-14 school year are now available in the
Dean's office. Applications for President and Vice President are due back in
the dean's office by the start of school next Tuesday. Applications for reps
are due by the end of school on April 26th.

Early
Dismissal Wednesday



Tomorrow we will be on a shortened period schedule due to
department meetings. Please make the necessary travel arrangements.

Detention



Thursday after school from 3:05-3:30 in room M26.

April 5, 2013
CMAT
Mass is offered today during Period I.
Students attending the Our Lady of Angels Food Pantry tomorrow morning should be ready to depart Benet at 7:45. The bus will be leaving from the back door by the cafeteria at 7:45. It will be a great day to be outside and help a neighbor! Check your Benet email for further details.

Beginning Monday, April 8th. Freshman Marians are hosting a food drive to help Humanitarian Service Project.HSP deliversgroceries to 121senior citizens on a monthly basis.Some needed food products are: Boxed Potatoes,Hearty Soups, Canned Vegetables& Fruits, Pancake Mix, and crackers. A collection boxand a complete list of needed food items is in the Dean's office and information is also on the Service Board.


Variety Show
Tickets for next week's variety show will go on sale during lunch and homeroom periods starting today. The cost for a ticket is $7 and there is assigned seating, so make sure that you coordinate with your friends to buy your tickets. The variety show will take place next Thursday and Friday in St. Daniels Hall starting at 7:00 pm. Come on out and see your classmates showcase their talents.
Sophomore Volleyball
Practice is cancelled today. Regular practice next week.

MUSE
The Winner of Best Short Story in the MUSE creative writing contest is junior KAITLIN BOEHM!
The Winning entry of best poem is MARGARET O'CONNELL.
Please come to M120, Mrs. Rogalski's room, after school today to claim your prizes, and congratulations ladies!

April 4, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available until 3:30 in the chapel.

It is the Easter season and the perfect time to celebrateyour newlife in Christby sharingEaster Joywith friends and neighbors in need. Please join campus ministry thisSaturday morning at Our Lady of Angels food and clothing distribution in Chicagofrom 7:45-11:30.Sign up is on the service bulletin board and transportation is provided.

Collges
University College Dublin, Ireland
University of St. Andrews, Scotland

All are invited to meet with representatives from 7 Irish universities on Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oakbrook from 2-4 pm.

Shadows

Environmental Club
All students are invited to the Environmental Club meeting today after school in Mrs. Volin’s room. The meeting will start at 3:10.

Daddy-Daughter Dance
Benet ladies, it is time to take your Dad out on a date, and have him still pay for it. The Benet Academy Daddy Daughter Dance will be on Saturday, April 13th. Register via the form sent to you in the mail, or online. Spend a great night with your Dad.

Variety Show
Tickets for next week's variety show will go on sale during lunch and homeroom periods starting today. The cost for a ticket is $7 and there is assigned seating, so make sure that you coordinate with your friends to buy your tickets. The variety show will take place next Thursday and Friday in St. Daniels Hall starting at 7:00 pm. Come on out and see your classmates showcase their talents.

Spirit Store
The Spirit Store is having an end of the year t-shirt and sweatshirt sale! Stop by!

Broadcasting Club
There will be a Broadcasting Club Meeting Today After School inMeeting Room 2in the library. Anybody wanting to help out with spring sports should go. If you want to help but cannot attend, contact Ilija Lukić via Benet Email for all information that will be covered.

Bowling
Tomorrow is our last week of bowling. We will have pizza, prizes, and bowl 3 games.

Bass Fishing
Will meet today in Mr. Stracco’s room after school. This is a mandatory meeting for practice information, sectional changes, and more.

EKG Screening
We have our school EKG Screening tomorrow, Friday. Online registration is still available at www.benet.org. Remember, the winning class will receive a Slop Day! Currently, the freshman class is winning followed closely by the sophomore and senior classes. So sign up tonight and help your class win a slop day.

Benet Pride Day
Tomorrow is a Benet Pride day. Students may wear attire that shows your pride in Benet Academy. Cast shirts, athletic jerseys, Benet shirts or sweatshirts can be worn. Jeans or sweatpants as well as gym shoes or sandals are permitted.

However, no flannel pants, no pajama pants, no leggings, no yoga pants, no shorts, no hats, no flip-flops may be worn to school. All other regular appearance rules apply (such as young men being clean shaven). If you have questions, ask at the Dean’s Office. Students who do not wear Benet attire must be in regular uniform (although gentlemen may go without wearing their ties). In case you have any uncertainties about what is expected, this announcement will be posted online (along with the other daily announcements) in the Deans’ Office blog at the Benet website and will be posted on the Deans’ office bulletin board.

April 3, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available until 3:30 in the chapel.

Students signed up to attend Marquard Soup Kitchen this evening should meet Mrs. Bedore at the back doors near the cafeteria at 3:15. If for some reason you cannot attend, please let Mrs. Bedore know during your lunch period today.

Campus MInistry has its monthly trip to Our Lady of Angels to distribute food and clothing this Saturday morning. Sign-up is on the service board in St. Joseph's.

Those students and faculty who went on the trip to Appalachia over spring break should check their benet email for important updates

Collges
American Academy of Art
University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

There is a large college fair at Lyons Township tonight from 6:30-8:30.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: St. Petronille, Butler, St. Joan of Arc.

Catalyst
Attention Juniors:

Due to the Variety Show and ACT, the last Catalyst retreat of the year will take place on April 19th instead of April 12th. Listen to announcements next week for information on permission slips. Questions : see Miss Condon

Catalyst leaders: Just a reminder that we will meet tomorrow morning at 7am in Miss Condon's room

Daddy-Daughter Dance
Benet ladies, it is time to take your Dad out on a date, and have him still pay for it. The Benet Academy Daddy Daughter Dance will be on Saturday, April 13th. Register via the form sent to you in the mail, or online. Spend a great night with your Dad.

College Sports
Are you a senior planning on playing/participating on a college sports team or club team? It can be anything from crew, cheerleading, dance team, volleyball, basketball to diving. Come sign up by the coaches' office for the end of the year bulletin board. if you have any questions, please see Ms. Sayers.

Spirit Store
The Spirit Store is having an end of the year t-shirt and sweatshirt sale! Stop by!

Girls' Lacrosse
Come cheer on the Girls Lacrosse team at their opening game tonight at BU Stadium vs. Wheaton United. JV starts at 6:30. Varsity at 7:45.

Guitar Club
The Guitar Club will be meeting EVERY Wednesday from now until the concert on May 5^th. Groups must see Mr. Akin this week if they wish to participate.

Environmental Club
The Environmental Club invites all students to come to the meeting tomorrow after school in Mrs. Volin's room. Come find out how to get involved in upcoming projects like Earth Day activities, habitat restoration, and the annual River Sweep, as well as leadership positions for the next school year! Stop by at tomorrrow's meeting and find out how you can.....GO GREEN!!

Ornithology Club
Meeting is Thursday morning at 7:30 in Mrs. Volin's room.

MUSE
Stop by Mrs. Rogalski's room,l M120, after school this week to vote for the winners of the writing contest.

Drama
Play rehearsal will be held today in room B402 for actors with speaking roles only. Tomorrow, all cast members should report to St. Daniel Hall.

March 21, 2013

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

This Friday will be a $3.00slop day to support Outreach. We have received a message from Sr. Afra requesting assistance with providing books, desks, and lights for a new elementary school in Tanzania. Without these supplies, the governent will shut down the school and take possession of the property. As you enter on Friday, remember, your donation for 3.00or moreis going to help our fellow Benedictines improve their quality of life through education andsafe, healthylighting.

Colleges
Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: St. Petronille, Butler, St. Joan of Arc.

NHS

NHS applications are due today! Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox in the Faculty Center, and NOT to the Dean's Office..

Ornithology Club
Come to the once in a lifetime special event for the Ornithology Club tomorrow morning at 7:15 am!

Boys' Soccer
Any freshman or sophomore interested in varsity soccer next year – there is a meeting today after school in the cafeteria.

Recycling
We will need help recycling after school today since we need to be caught up before spring break. Many of you have completed your required service hours for NHS application today and don't need hours. . If you are a current member, make sure you have your required hours by the end of the semester.

Even if you can just come for 20-30 minutes today, we can use your help!!

NHS
Attention all NHS members: St. Raphael Catholic School in Naperville is looking for five volunteers for this Friday, March 22nd, for their Lenten Fish Fry! Volunteers will be needed from 4:15-8:00 p.m. Please talk to Mary Beth King or Mrs. Bruining if you have any questions.

A Capella Club
A cappella club will meet after school today in Daniels. We will be starting a new song and new members are always welcome!

Counseling
Attention Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors

Don't forget to check your Benet email for the counseling survey. It only takes about 5 minutes to complete. Homeroom or study hall would be a good time to fill it out. To those students who have already completed the survey - Thanks!

Sophomore Group Guidance
Attention all Sophomores who missed Group Guidance last week.

There will be a makeup session this Friday during homeroom. Please report directly to the Writer's Lab for homeroom. Attendance will be taken.

Yard Signs
Seniors-a quick reminder that the deadline for Graduation Signs is fast approaching. The final day to turn in an order form is Friday, March 22nd. The cost is $20 per sign and forms can be found in the Dean's Office or on the Benet website via theMother's Club page. Any questions, please contact Mrs.Munsonor Mrs.Mathews.

Slop Day
Tomorrow is our Outreach Sponsored slop day. By making a minimum contribution of $3, students will be allowed to wear a tee shirt, sweat shirt, or hoodie. 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.

Detention
Will be held on Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30 in room M26. The list is posted on the Dean's Office bulletin board.

March 20, 2013

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

Redwings, way to rise up and be the light for others! This past weekend, 310 SunKing Solos lights were delivered to the students of St. Gertrude's and37 SunKing Pros which are larger lamps were installedin bathrooms and given to threekindergarten classrooms, and twenty one teachers and matrons. The students celebrated their new gifts and will be sending notes and photographs of thanks to us soon.

This Friday will be a $3.00slop day to support Outreach. We have received a message from Sr. Afra requesting assistance with providing books, desks, and lights for a new elementary school in Tanzania. Without these supplies, the governent will shut down the school and take possession of the property. As you enter on Friday, remember, your donation for 3.00or moreis going to help our fellow Benedictines improve their quality of life through education andsafe, healthylighting.

The campus ministry trip to Villa St. Benedict's is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th after school. Join us for games and visiting with the residents. Sign up is on the service bulletin board.

There will be a trip to Marquard soup kitchen on Wednesday, April 3rd...it seems far off but Spring Break is near and there are only eight slots so grab them now! It is a great experience!

Colleges
Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: Franklin, Kansas, and Washington.

Eucharistic Ministers
All Eucharistic Ministers should remember to be at school at 7:00 am tomorrow for Mass set-up. Your team captain will take attendance.

Mass Choir
Today after school in the rehearsal room.

Naperville Cares
Naperville Cares is looking for students who would like to volunteer at Cuisine for a Cause which benefits Naperville CARES, a local organization whichhelps local families in financial crisis.Students will workBeginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending as needed between 10:00 and 11:00 pm onSaturday, April 27, atTellabs Global Headquarters.: Volunteer Service would involve • Food service• Food runners• Bussing• Auction check-outand Event tear down. See the Service Opportunity board for sign-up and permission slips.

Mr. Redwing
Mr. Redwing is this Thursday at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5. Come out to see a great show by our senior boys. All proceeds go to Daybreak of Lisle.

NHS

NHS applications are due this Thursday – that's tomorrow! Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox in the Faculty Center, and NOT to the Dean's Office.

Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing Team meeting today after school in the team meeting room / half time room on the stage. We will start by 3 pm and finish by 3:15. The meeting is mandatory if you want to participate.

Varsity Girls' Soccer
Volunteers are needed to work the games. They would work as a ball-person for a couple of hours. NHS hours will be given. Sign-up sheet is in Mrs. Shuma's office. First game is March 21^st.

Ornithology Club
Come to the Ornithology Club meeting before school at 7:30, this Thursday in Mrs. Volin's room, S119.

Hillbusters
Any physics student wishing to learn more about the Hillbusters project is asked to attend a meeting Wednesday after school in T106. Details of the Hillbusters competition and construction ideas will be discussed at this meeting.

Summer Trip
Attention German and French students participating in Mrs. Sterner's summer trip to Europe. There will be an important meeting tomorrow morning in M24 at 7:15.

Detention
Will be held on Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30 in room M26. The list is posted on the Dean's Office bulletin board.

March 19, 2013

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

Redwings, way to rise up and be the light for others! This past weekend, 310 SunKing Solos lights were delivered to the students of St. Gertrude's and37 SunKing Pros which are larger lamps were installedin bathrooms and given to threekindergarten classrooms, and twenty one teachers and matrons. The students celebrated their new gifts and will be sending notes and photographs of thanks to us soon.

This Friday will be a $3.00slop day to support Outreach. We have received a message from Sr. Afra requesting assistance with providing books, desks, and lights for a new elementary school in Tanzania. Without these supplies, the governent will shut down the school and take possession of the property. As you enter on Friday, remember, your donation for 3.00or moreis going to help our fellow Benedictines improve their quality of life through education andsafe, healthylighting.

The campus ministry trip to Villa St. Benedict's is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th after school. Join us for games and visiting with the residents. Sign up is on the service bulletin board.

There will be a trip to Marquard soup kitchen on Wednesday, April 3rd...it seems far off but Spring Break is near and there are only eight slots so grab them now! It is a great experience!

Colleges
Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: Franklin, Kansas, and Washington.

Art Club
The art club is cancelled for today. The next time we meet will be the 1^st day back after Spring Break, Tuesday, April 2^nd. You need to come prepared with a box and materials for your Cornell Memory Box.

Counseling
Attention Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors -

The counselors need your helping in determining priorities for future counseling programs and services and to help us assess how we are meeting your needs. Please check your Benet email for a Counseling Programs and Services Survey and take the time to fill it out. Thanks for your help.

Mr. Redwing
Mr. Redwing is this Thursday at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5. Come out to see a great show by our senior boys. All proceeds go to Daybreak of Lisle.

NHS

NHS applications are due this Thursday! Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox in the Faculty Center, and NOT to the Dean's Office.

Dress Drive
Ladies (and boys with sisters!)
Do you have any old dance dresses that you know you won't wear again? Or maybe some that don't fit anymore? Instead of packing them away to the dress-up box, donate them to the Junior and Senior Marian's Prom Possible dress drive. We will be collecting old dance dresses to donate to girls who may not be able to afford a new dress for prom. Long and short dresses of any style can be dropped off in boxes in front of the Dean's office, outside the Caf, or in the lobby of Saint Daniel Hall beginning tomorrow, March 12th through Tuesday, March 19th.So raid your closets (your sisters' too) and bring your gently used dresses in this week!
Questions: See any of the junior/senior Marians, Ms. Carlevato or Ms. Condon

Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing Team meeting Wednesday after school in the team meeting room / half time room on the stage. Do not miss this meeting, sizes and final roster will be set.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. We will be finishingBeasts of the Southern Wild.

Book Club
Book Club will be reading two very short books for the next meeting: Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin and The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis. The nextmeeting will be some time after Spring Break. All readers are welcomed.

Ornithology Club
Come to the Ornithology Club meeting before school at 7:30, this Thursday in Mrs. Volin's room, S119.

Hillbusters
Any physics student wishing to learn more about the Hillbusters project is asked to attend a meeting Wednesday after school in T106. Details of the Hillbusters competition and construction ideas will be discussed at this meeting.

Cheerleading
There is a mandatory meeting tonight for anyone trying out for cheerleading in April and their parents at 7pm in St. Jude Commons. Email Miss Kula if you cannot attend.

Set Construction
Will begin on Tuesday. See Mr. Aiken with questions.

Detention
Will be held on Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30 in room M26. The list is posted on the Dean's Office bulletin board.

March 18, 2013

CMAT
Adoration and Reconciliation continue to be available today through periods D, E, and F.

There will be a trip to Marquard soup kitchen on Wednesday, April 3rd and Our Lady of Angels Food and Clothing Distribution on April 6th. It seems far off but Spring Break is near and there are limited slots so grab them now!

The campus ministry trip to Villa St. Benedict's is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th after school. Join us for games and visiting with the residents. Sign up is on the service bulletin board.

Freshman and Sophomore Marians participating in St. Joseph's table Tomorrow and needing refrigeration or heat for their dishes should stop by Mrs. Eckert's office in the morning to drop off their dishes. Freshman Marians should remember to check their Benet email for details if they have not done so yet. Easter baskets for Sacred Heart Monastery are due into Mrs. Eckert by Thursday.

Colleges
Illinois Institute of Technology
University of Missouri, Columbia

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: Kingswood, Century, and Northridge.

Hockey
The Varsity Redwings will take on the Fenwick Firers in game 2 of the Kennedy Cup Finals this Tues 3/19 @ 7:20pm at Seven Bridges. The Redwings pulled off a big win at The Edge on Saturday night to give them a game advantage. Come out and cheer them on victory and to bring the Kennedy Cup to Benet Academy for the 1st time in it's 50 year history!!!!!!!

Job
Looking for a summer job? Attend the Kids Matter Student Job Fair this Tuesday, March 19th from 5:00-7:30 PM at Merner Field House at North Central College. Don't miss this free opportunity to connect with a wide variety of employers who hire teens for part-time employment. Although the job fair generally targets students who are 16 or older, there are limited opportunities for 14 and 15 year olds as well. Please see your counselor for more information

Counseling
Attention Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors -

The counselors need your helping in determining priorities for future counseling programs and services and to help us assess how we are meeting your needs. Please check your Benet email for a Counseling Programs and Services Survey and take the time to fill it out. Thanks for your help.

Mr. Redwing
Mr. Redwing is this Thursday at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5. Come out to see a great show by our senior boys.

AP Exams
Signing up online is done. See Mrs. Kothe to sign-up.

NHS
NHS applications are due this Thursday! Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Bruining's mailbox in the Faculty Center, and NOT to the Dean's Office.

Dress Drive
Ladies (and boys with sisters!)
Do you have any old dance dresses that you know you won't wear again? Or maybe some that don't fit anymore? Instead of packing them away to the dress-up box, donate them to the Junior and Senior Marian's Prom Possible dress drive. We will be collecting old dance dresses to donate to girls who may not be able to afford a new dress for prom. Long and short dresses of any style can be dropped off in boxes in front of the Dean's office, outside the Caf, or in the lobby of Saint Daniel Hall beginning tomorrow, March 12th through Tuesday, March 19th.So raid your closets (your sisters' too) and bring your gently used dresses in this week!
Questions: See any of the junior/senior Marians, Ms. Carlevato or Ms. Condon

Envirothon
Students competing in the Envirothon are reminded to come to a short meeting after school today in Mrs. Volin's room.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a meeting on Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00. Meeting room is in S119, Mrs. Volin's room. New members are always welcome.

Book Club
There's a book club meeting today after school in Mr. Stracco's room. We will be discussing Every Day by David Levithan. New members are welcome.

Drama
The first rehearsal for The Really Hip Adventures of Go-Go Girl will be after school in Room B402 on TUESDAY. Cast members who have not yet picked up their scripts from Mr. Leffler need to do so before school tomorrow in the Faculty Center.

Set Construction
Will begin on Tuesday. See Mr. Aiken with questions.

March 15, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available periods 7, 8, 9 and after school.

Freshman marians should check their email for important information for next week's Marians activities from Mrs. Bedore

There will be a trip to Marquard soup kitchen on Wednesday, April 3rd...it seems far off but Spring Break is near and there are only eight slots so grab them now! It is a great experience!

The campus ministry trip to Villa St. Benedict's is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th after school. Join us for games and visiting with the residents. Sign up is on the service bulletin board.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: All Saints, St. Francis Xavier, Washington, St. John of the Cross, Notre Dame, St. Al/St. Pat

Parking Tickets
Yesterday a number of student cars parked on campus were ticketed by the Lisle Police Department. The Deans' Office has a call out to the police department to find out more about the circumstance since the officer was not summoned by our office. I will have more information for all of us as it becomes available. However, the Deans' Office's inspection of our lots yesterday morning revealed a significant number of unregistered vehicles parked on our campus. Those who parked unregistered vehicles on our campus obviously helped create the situation of overcrowding that occurred yesterday. While early morning practices may incline a non-registered driver to try and "sneak it" for a day now and then, it is wrong to take something to which you are not entitled -- that is, a place to park on campus -- because you are depriving other students of the spaces to which they are entitled. Students who park unregistered vehicles on campus or at St. Procopius Abbey are risking not being issued a permit for the 2013-2014 school year.

Set Construction
Set construction for the Spring Play will begin Tuesday. Everyone is invited to attend. Please see Mr. Akin with any questions.

Dress Drive
Ladies (and boys with sisters!)
Do you have any old dance dresses that you know you won't wear again? Or maybe some that don't fit anymore? Instead of packing them away to the dress-up box, donate them to the Junior and Senior Marian's Prom Possible dress drive. We will be collecting old dance dresses to donate to girls who may not be able to afford a new dress for prom. Long and short dresses of any style can be dropped off in boxes in front of the Dean's office, outside the Caf, or in the lobby of Saint Daniel Hall beginning tomorrow, March 12th through Tuesday, March 19th.So raid your closets (your sisters' too) and bring your gently used dresses in this week!
Questions: See any of the junior/senior Marians, Ms. Carlevato or Ms. Condon

NHS Hours
Need NHS hours? Sign up in the deans office to volunteer as an usher for next week's chorus concerts.

Bass Fishing
Last reminder to please hand in your permission forms and fee for fishing today to Mr. Stracco or Mr. Cabay.
Anyone that does not have it today has until Monday.
Please include your size for sweatpants at the top of the permission form.

Kids Matter
The KidsMatter Student Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 19, from 5 - 7:30 PM at Merner Field House at North Central College. This free Fair will connect 43 area businesses with students for part-time employment, including Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, McDonald's, Ann Taylor, Brunswick Zone, Portillo's, Panera Bread, the Gap, Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Bolingbrook Park District, Meijer, My Chef Catering, Noodles & Company, Culver's, RxTech Prep, Hipp Temporary Solutions, Chicagoland Pool Management, Odyssey Fun World, Jersey Mike's, Domino's Pizza, AMC Theatres, and Hollywood Palms, to name just a few. Approximately 2,000 job opportunities will be available! Mock interviews, resume building, social media job hunting tactics, internship and vocation information will also be offered.

For additional information visit http://www.kidsmatter2us.org/. IdaLynn Wenhold, Executive Director

Young Hearts for Life
The Young Hearts for Life Cardiac Screening is April 5. Register by March 22. The class with most registrations gets a Jeans Day.

Naperville Parade
Mrs. Cunneen would like to congratulate junior Kate Zimmerman on being chosen as the Parade Queen for the Naperville Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. Slainte!

March 14, 2013

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

The last planning meeting for those going to Appalachia over Spring Break is this Monday, March 18th at 3:00. We will meet in Daniel's Hall.

Freshman ladies are welcome to join Marians TODAY at lunch and homeroom in J307as we continue our preparations for theSt. Joseph's Day Feast that we will be celebrating next week AND the Feast of the Annunciationwhich we willmake plans to recognizeonFriday, March 22nd. This Thursday, we will continue with ourwork on bracelets for the American Cancer Society and introduce ourplans for making Easter Baskets for the nuns at Sacred Heart Monastery. All Freshman girls--even if it will be your first meeting-are invited.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows today from: Naperville Central, Washington, Naperville North, St. Frances Xavier Warde, St. Mary Immaculate.

Senior Girls
You are invited to model in the Mother-Daughter Senior Fashion Show on Sunday, April 21^st. Sign up in the cafeteria to model!

Recycling
ATTENTION ANYONE USING RECYCLING HOURS FOR NHS APPLICATION:
You must see Mrs. Arthurs before school this week in S202 or after school in T110 during recycling on THURSDAY in order to have hours validated. SERVICE HOURS WITHOUT A MODERATOR SIGNATURE WILL NOT BE COUNTED!

Benet Hockey
The Varsity Benet Redwings Hockey team will take on Glenbrook North in the quarter finals of the Blackhawk Cup State Tournament Thursday 3/14 6:40pm at the Edge in Bensenville. Come out and cheer them on for the quest of the Blackhawk Cup!!!! First game of the Kennedy Cup against Fenwick coming up soon, stay tuned for further details on that.

Finance Club
Starts today with a guest speaker! The meeting is in room B104. Be there today and make more money tomorrow!

Broadcasting Club
There will be an important broadcasting meeting today after school in the cafeteria. Spring sports will be discussed. Contact Illia Lukić or Patrick Brennan if you have any questions or concerns.

Book Club
Book Club will be meeting next Monday, March 18^th, after school in Mr. Stracco's room, M125. We will be discussing Every Day by David Levithan and selecting our next book. New members are ALWAYS welcome!! There will be pretzels and juice pouches.

Senior Leadership
Attention Seniors! Head on down to Saint Jude Commons this Friday to hear Abbot Hugh speak about what leadership means to him. Don't forget your lunch.

Variety Show
All variety show auditions will be held in St Jude Commons immediately after school. Arrive 15 mins before your audition. Any questions? Contact Lauren Remar.

Environmental Club
The Environmental Clubinvites all students to come to the meeting TODAY after school in Mrs. Volin's room.Come find out how to get involved in upcomingprojects like Earth Day activities, habitat restoration, and the annual River Sweep, as wellas leadership positions for the next school year! Stop by at today's meeting and find out how you can.....GO GREEN!!

Detention
Today in room M26 from 3:05-3:30!

March 13, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available periods 7, 8, 9 and after school.

The trip to Feed My Starving Children is today! Transportation will only be available if requested. All those signed-up should check their Benet email for details and arrive to the FMSC facility at 5:45 this evening.

ND Vision is a conference where you can explore how God is calling you and how to respond with your gifts in your daily life. The conference will be offered four times this summer at the university of Notre Dame. If you are interested in hearing more about ND Vision, plan on attending an informational meeting during lunch/homeroomTODAY in Mr. Kazlauskas' room, J307, with Chris Siemann, a Benet Graduate and ND student who will be helping to lead ND Vision this summer.

Freshman ladies are welcome to join Marians this Thursday at lunch and homeroom as we make preparations for the St. Joseph's Day Feast that we will be celebrating next week AND the Feast of the Annunciation which we willmake plans to recognize onFriday, March 22nd. This Thursday, we will continue with our work on bracelets for the American Cancer Society and introduce our plans for making Easter Baskets for the nuns at Sacred Heart Monestary. All Freshman girls--even if it will be your first meeting- are invited.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: St. Petronille, St. Francis Xavier, St. Joseph, St. Mary Immaculate

Dress Drive
Ladies (and boys with sisters!)
Do you have any old dance dresses that you know you won't wear again? Or maybe some that don't fit anymore? Instead of packing them away to the dress-up box, donate them to the Junior and Senior Marian's Prom Possible dress drive. We will be collecting old dance dresses to donate to girls who may not be able to afford a new dress for prom. Long and short dresses of any style can be dropped off in boxes in front of the Dean's office, outside the Caf, or in the lobby of Saint Daniel Hall beginning tomorrow, March 12th through Tuesday, March 19th.So raid your closets (your sisters' too) and bring your gently used dresses in this week!
Questions: See any of the junior/senior Marians, Ms. Carlevato or Ms. Condon

Catalyst
If you have already attended Catalyst and are interested in leading the April retreat, please send Miss Condon an email or stop by and see her by Wednesday.

College Fair
There is a bigcollegefairatNorthCentralCollegeon Monday, March 18 from 6:30 8:30 PM. This is an ideal opportunity for you to start yourcollegesearch as there will be about 250collegesand universities represented.

Pick up a list of thecollegesin the CCC.

Mother Daughter Fashion Show
Benet Senior Girls:
You are invited to model in the Mother/Daughter Senior Fashion Show to be held on Sunday, April 21.
Sign up and receive more information during the senior lunch period outside the cafeteria on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, March 12, 13, 14.
We encourage all senior girls to model.

Juniors
Don't forget that there will be an ACT Strategies Workshop held this Saturday, March 16, in St. Daniel's Hall from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. You will need paper and a pen or pencil for the workshop. Your registration form and fee are due this Thursday. If you lost your form and need another or have any questions, please see your counselor.

Cheerleading
Anyone interested in trying out for cheerleading for next year must attend a mandatory pre-tryout meeting with your parents next Tuesday, March 19 at 7pm in St. Jude Commons. If you or your parents cannot attend, please email Miss Kula.

Hockey
The Varsity Benet Redwings Hockey team will take on Glenbrook North in the quarter finals of the Blackhawk Cup State Tournament Thursday 3/14 6:40pm at the Edge in Bensenville. Come out and cheer them on for the quest of the Blackhawk Cup!!!! First game of the Kennedy Cup against Fenwick coming up soon, stay tuned for further details on that.

Broadcasting Club
Attention all Broadcasting Club members, check your emails for an important message from the Head of the club. There you find information about the upcoming spring sports. Contact Illia Lukić with any questions or concerns.

Spanish Club
St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday at 7:15 in M24.

Finance Club
Thursday, March 14^th in Room B104 right after school.

International Culture Club
Meeting today after school in S119.

Detention
After school Thursday from 3:05-3:30.

March 12, 2013

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

Sign-up and permission slips for the trip to Feed My Starving Children this Wednesday, March 13th from 5:45-7:30 is on the Service Board. Transportation will be available if requested. All those signed-up should check their Benet email for details regarding the trip.

ND Vision is a conference where you can explore how God is calling you and how to respond with your gifts in your daily life. The conference will be offered four times this summer at the university of Notre Dame. If you are interested in hearing more about ND Vision, plan on attending an informational meeting during lunch/homeroom this Wednesday in Mr. Kazlauskas' room, J307, with Chris Siemann, a Benet Graduate and ND student who will be helping to lead ND Vision this summer.

Colleges
University of Illinois at Chicago

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: Our Lady of Peace and St. Joan of Arc.

Catalyst
If you have already attended Catalyst and are interested in leading the April retreat, please send Miss Condon an email or stop by and see her by Wednesday.

Science Alliance
Congratulations to the Benet Science Olympiad team. The team competedat the COD regional tournament last Saturday and earned their 15th trip downstate in April. More information about fan buses will be available in the weeks to come. Science Alliance - it rhymes.

Mock Trial
Sara Watson was named one of the Outstanding Attorneys at the State Mock Trial competition last weekend. 

Mother Daughter Fashion Show
Benet Senior Girls:
You are invited to model in the Mother/Daughter Senior Fashion Show to be held on Sunday, April 21.
Sign up and receive more information during the senior lunch period outside the cafeteria on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, March 12, 13, 14.
We encourage all senior girls to model.

Juniors
Don't forget that there will be an ACT Strategies Workshop held this Saturday, March 16, in St. Daniel's Hall from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. You will need paper and a pen or pencil for the workshop. Your registration form and fee are due this Thursday. If you lost your form and need another or have any questions, please see your counselor.

Bass Fishing
Anyone interested in Bass Fishing needs to hand in their permission form and fee by this Friday to Mr. Stracco or Mr. Cabay.
Please check your Benet e-mail this week for further important updates regarding the team.

Book Club
Book Club is reading Everyday by David Levithan.
We will be meeting next week to discuss it.
New members are always welcome!

Art Club
We are having a meeting today after school in room T116.

Recycling
ATTENTION ANYONE USING RECYCLING HOURS FOR NHS APPLICATION:
You must see Mrs. Arthurs before school this week in S202 or after school in T110 during recycling on THURSDAY in order to have hours validated. SERVICE HOURS WITHOUT A MODERATOR SIGNATURE WILL NOT BE COUNTED!

Film Club
Film Club will meet on Wednesday from 2:40-3:40 in M121. We will be watchingBeasts of the Southern Wild. New members are always welcome!

Spanish Club
St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday at 7:15 in M24.

Variety Show
Auditions begin today. Arrive early for your audition!

Finance Club
Thursday, March 14^th in Room B104 right after school.

March 11, 2013

CMAT
Adoration and Reconciliation continue during D, E, and F.

Students going to Appalachia this Spring Break should meet in Mr. Nagis' room, B304 , at 3:00-3:45 today for a meeting.

Sign-up and permission slips for the trip to Feed My Starving Children this Wednesday, March 13th from 5:45-7:30 is on the Service Board. Transportation will be available if requested. All those signed-up should check their Benet email for details regarding the trip.

ND Vision is a conference where you can explore how God is calling you and how to respond with your gifts in your daily life. The conference will be offered four times this summer at the university of Notre Dame. If you are interested in hearing more about ND Vision, plan on attending an informational meeting during lunch/homeroom this Wednesday in Mr. Kazlauskas' room, J307, with Chris Siemann, a Benet Graduate and ND student who will be helping to lead ND Vision this summer.

Colleges
St. Francis University, Joliet

No Shave Conclave
Attention Benet Gentlemen! In commemoration of the papal conclave, which begins tomorrow, we invite you to participate in a Catholic take on No-Shave November: No Shave Conclave! Bring $5 to the dean's office tomorrow morning and sign up in order to participate. Each time the cardinals cast a vote without electing a pope, they send up black smoke - this will be represented by the darkening of your beard. See how scruffy you can get before we get a new pope! The money collected will be donated to Catholic Relief Services.

Catalyst
If you have already attended Catalyst and are interested in leading the April retreat, please send Miss Condon an email or stop by and see her by Wednesday.

Latin Exam
The Latin exam will be given tomorrow periods 1,3,5,6 in the library. The library will be closed for these periods.

Mother Daughter Fashion Show
Benet Senior Girls:
You are invited to model in the Mother/Daughter Senior Fashion Show to be held on Sunday, April 21.
Sign up and receive more information during the senior lunch period outside the cafeteria on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, March 12, 13, 14.
We encourage all senior girls to model.

Varsity Soccer
Girls' Varsity Soccer practice has been changed today. It is now 3:25-5:30.

Spanish Club
Officers have a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, at 7:20 am.

Rube Goldberg Contestants
Meet in room T112 immediately after school today.

Guitar Club
Will meet this Wednesday. Groups need to sign up for the concert on May 5^th.

International Culture Club
Will meet this Wednesday from 3-4.

Finance Club
Thursday, March 14^th in Room B104 right after school.

Drama
Tryouts for the spring play, The Really Hip Adventures of Go-Go Girl will be today and tomorrow in Room B401 immediately after school. You may attend either audition.

Young Hearts for Life
On April 5 Young Hearts for Life will be providing EGK screenings for the students at Benet.
Students need to register online athttp://www.yh4l.org/to participate in the EKG screening.
The class with the most participation gets a Slop Day.

March 8, 2013

CMAT
The last mass today is during 4^th period. Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 12:40 until 3:30 in the chapel.

The March campus ministry trip to Feed My Starving children is Wednesday, March 13th from 5:45-7:30. Get your spots now for this popular service activity! Sign-up is on the service board in St. Joseph's.

Students attending the Spring Break trip to Appalachia should plan on attending a meeting immediately after school on Monday, March 11th from 3:00-3:45 in Mr. Nagis' Room.

Musical
Anyone signed up for ushering for the musical must check the list outside S202. Make sure you know whether you are doing a one hour or a four hour shift.
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, YOU MUST FIND A SUB. There are a few sub names on the signup list.
Wear black pants and a white shirt.
Sarah Pilgrim and Whitney Battoeneed to see Mrs. Arthurs in S202 BEFORE 8th period today.

Young Hearts for Life
On April 5 Young Hearts for Life will be providing EGK screenings for the students at Benet.
Students need to register online athttp://www.yh4l.org/to participate in the EKG screening.
The class with the most participation gets a Slop Day.

Mr. Redwing
Finalists are posted on the SG Office window. There is a meeting today during homeroom.

Mother-Daughter Fashion Show
Senior girls can sign up to be models for the Mother-Daughter fashion show. Sign-up will be March 12-14 during lunch period in the cafeteria.

Yard Signs
Show your Benet pride and order your yard sign today for your spring activity or sport. Order forms are located on the Benet website on the Mother's Club page. Orders are due Monday, March 11th.Hurry and place your order so you don't miss your chance to show your school spirit!.

Drama
AUDITIONS FOR THE SPRING PLAYWILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELYAFTER SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY AND TUESDAY INSTUDY HALL ROOM B401. YOU CAN TRY-OUT EITHER DAY. CHECK OUT THE POSTED FLIERS FOR MORE PLAY INFORMATION.

March 7, 2013

CMAT
The last mass today is during 4^th period. Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 12:40 until 3:30 in the chapel.

The March campus ministry trip to Feed My Starving children is Wednesday, March 13th from 5:45-7:30. Get your spots now for this popular service activity! Sign-up is on the service board in St. Joseph's.

Students attending the Spring Break trip to Appalachia should plan on attending a meeting immediately after school on Monday, March 11th from 3:00-3:45 in Mr. Nagis' Room.

Ronald McDonald
The next trip is Tuesday, March 12. Sign up is on the CMAT board. Sophomores get your hours before NHS applications are due. Juniors and Seniors get hour hours before the fun-filled events of May.

Logos
Leadership applications for the April LOGOS are due tomorrow they will be accepted Friday yet tomorrow is best.
Please hand in to Mr R. Marth or M. Ford.
Junior men and women who are interested in attending Logos please sign up. If you need to attend the retreat in the Spring due to othercommitments throughout the year this spring is your chance as next Spring will most likely be closed to Seniors.

Blood Drive
If you are at least 17 years old, you can sign up to donate blood for the NHS Blood Drive. Sign up by March 12th in the caf during your lunch period. The drive itself will be on March 15th. See Mrs. Bruining or Christine Farolan with questions.

CCC
All juniors interested in Engineering, Science, Math and Technology(STEM) are invited to learn more about these majors on this Friday. We have representatives from 3 STEM colleges visiting the Green Room during period F. Bring your lunch!

NHS Service Hours
Signing up for NHS? Need service hours? Come help label books by reading level for a first grade classroom this Sunday, March 10th from 1-3 P.M. in the Benet Library! Please sign up on the Service Hour Bulletin Board.

Basketball
Tickets for tonight's game will be on sale today during all homeroom periods as well as after school until 4:30.

Bolingbrook does not allow fans to stand on the bleachers, therefore students must stand in front of their bleacher seat. Please be aware of this and respect Bolingbrook's policy.

Parking for tonight's game will be along the football bleachers and fans must enter door #27. which is their main entrance.

All games will be broadcast on High School Cube:
To showcase your school, please share the following link with your players, students and families prior to the games.

http://www.highschoolcube.com/tournaments/bolingbrook-boys-basketball-sectional-illinois

Yard Signs
Show your Benet pride and order your yard sign today for your spring activity or sport. Order forms are located on the Benet website on the Mother's Club page. Orders are due Monday, March 11th.Hurry and place your order so you don't miss your chance to show your school spirit!

Environmental Club
Students are invited to come out to SCARCE with the Environmental Clubafter school next Tuesday, March 12th to make "supercrayons!" This project recycles old crayons that would normally be bound for the landfill and creates big colorfulcrayons in fun shapes thatwill be used by severely disabled children. Sign upon the volunteer board, and download a permission slip from the Environmental Club website. All attendees must bring a signed permission slip. Space is limited, so sign up today!

In addition, the club is collecting broken and unused crayons to be used for the Supercrayon project. Check your drawers and closets at home for unwanted crayons, and drop them off in Mrs. Arthurs's room or Mrs. Volin's room.

Drama
AUDITIONS FOR THE SPRING PLAYWILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELYAFTER SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY AND TUESDAY INSTUDY HALL ROOM B401. YOU CAN TRY-OUT EITHER DAY. CHECK OUT THE POSTED FLIERS FOR MORE PLAY INFORMATION.

Seniors
Attention Seniors! Come on down to Saint Jude Commons to hear Mr. Russ give his views on leadership. Don't forget your lunch.

March 6, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration are offered during periods 7, 8, 9 and until 3:30 in the chapel.

It's no blarney: St. Patrick's Residence is the perfect place to be in March if you want to have the luck of the Irish and visit with residents, play wii bowling, or get some of those golden service hours this Thursday after school. Sign-up is on the Service board in Joseph.

EKG Screening
Please remember to sign up for your EKG Screening schedules for April. You can find the link on the Benet Homepage.

Ronald McDonald
The next trip is Tuesday, March 12. Sign up is on the CMAT board. Sophomores get your hours before NHS applications are due. Juniors and Seniors get hour hours before the fun-filled events of May.

Logos
Leadership applications for the April LOGOS are due tomorrow they will be accepted Friday yet tomorrow is best.
Please hand in to Mr R. Marth or M. Ford.
Junior men and women who are interested in attending Logos please sign up. If you need to attend the retreat in the Spring due to othercommitments throughout the year this spring is your chance as next Spring will most likely be closed to Seniors.

Blood Drive
If you are at least 17 years old, you can sign up to donate blood for the NHS Blood Drive. Sign up by March 12th in the caf during your lunch period. The drive itself will be on March 15th. See Mrs. Bruining or Christine Farolan with questions.

CCC
All juniors interested in Engineering, Science, Math and Technology(STEM) are invited to learn more about these majors on this Friday. We have representatives from 3 STEM colleges visiting the Green Room during period F. Bring your lunch!

NHS Service Hours
Signing up for NHS? Need service hours? Come help label books by reading level for a first grade classroom this Sunday, March 10th from 1-3 P.M. in the Benet Library! Please sign up on the Service Hour Bulletin Board.

Healthy 5K
Sign up for the Healthy 5K benefitting RML Hospital in Hinsdale on April 21. Contact Kassie McGue or Colleen Durkin for a volunteer form or pick one up in the dean's office.

SG
Variety Show audition times are posted on the SG Office window. Notify Matt Delany, Alex Romano, or Lauren Remar if you have any questions.

Basketball Ticket Sales
Seniors and junior during their respective homerooms. Anyone else Wednesday after school in the athletic office. Thursday during all homeroom periods and then after school on Thursday until 4:00 pm in the athletic office.

All games will be broadcast on High School Cube:
To showcase your school, please share the following link with your players, students and families prior to the games.

http://www.highschoolcube.com/tournaments/bolingbrook-boys-basketball-sectional-illinois

Girls' Soccer
Varsity Girls' Soccer practice – Thursday, March 7 in the gym from 3:30-5:30.

Varsity Baseball
Practice: 4:30-7:30 in the large gym.

Yard Signs
Show your Benet pride and order your yard sign today for your spring activity or sport. Order forms are located on the Benet website on the Mother's Club page. Orders are due Monday, March 11th.Hurry and place your order so you don't miss your chance to show your school spirit!

Science Alliance
Members of the COD regional team should see Mr. Taska sometime today. Please turn in permission forms and lunch money.  

Film Club
Film Club will meet today from 3:15-4:15 in M121. We will be finishingPerks of Being a Wallflower.

Frisbee Golf
There will be an meeting for the Frisbee Golf Club Thursday after school in M24, Mrs. Sterner's room, to figure out details for the spring season. All should come and new members are always welcome. If you have any questions ask Jack Corrigan or Chris Wentland

Musical Ushers
Please check the signup sheet on S202 if you signed up to usher for the musical beginning tomorrow. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, YOU MUST FIND A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR SHIFT.Please wear black pants and a white shirt.

February 28, 2013

CMAT
Mass is offered during 4^th period today.

Start the day off feeling good this Saturday as you reach out a helping hand to a neighbor at Our Lady of Angels food and clothing distribution on March 2nd. The bus will leave Benet at 7:45in themorning and arrive back around 11:30. The sign-up is on the Service bulletin board.

Car Accident at the Abbey
It has been reported to the Deans' Office that one of our student's cars was hit by another vehicle in the Abbey parking lot. The accident occurred on Monday between 7:30 am and 3:20 pm. If you were the person responsible for the accident, please do the right thing and report it here to the Deans' office so that insurance claims can be properly filed. If you were a witness to the accident or have information about it, please report it to the Deans' office.

Basketball
The varsity basketball team will host the Regional Championship Game tomorrow night at 7:30 pm against either Naperville North or Naperville Central.

EKG Screening
Please remember to sign up for your EKG Screening schedules for April. You can find the link on the Benet Homepage.

Juniors
We will have the JET and MACC colleges representatives here on Thursday, February 28th during your lunch and homeroom periods to talk to you about their schools. Please check with your homeroom teachers for a list of the schools that will part of this event. The counseling department strongly recommends that you make time to check out these schools.

Healthy 5K
Sign up for the Healthy 5K benefitting RML Hospital in Hinsdale on April 21. Contact Kassie McGue or Colleen Durkin for a volunteer form or pick one up in the dean's office.

SG
Nominees are posted on the SG office window. There is a meeting Wednesday after school for all nominees.

Variety Show audition forms are due today!

Attention Seniors! Next Thursday or Friday will be auditions for the teacher skit in this year's variety show. Sign up by Wednesday, March 6^th on the SG Office window. Ask Nick Burkhart or Sheila Connelly if you have any questions.

Girls' Soccer
Next practice will be Friday from 7-9 am. Nothing today! See you Friday at 7 am!

Sophomores and Juniors
Are you interested in attending a week long summer program on Business;Culinary Arts; Education; Engineering; Forensic Science; Journalism; Law; Medicine; National Security;Political Science; Sports Management or Theater? The National Student Leadership Conference is now accepting nominations. Students must have a ‘B' average to apply. Many Benet students have already benefited from these programs.

Please see Mrs. Cunneen in the CCC before Friday, March 9th to be nominated.

Envirothon
Meet in Mrs. Volin's room during homeroom today.

Bass Fishing
Meeting today during 5AB, 6AB in Mr. Stracco's room.

NHS
The sign up for the next trip to the Ronald McDonald house is now posted on the CMAT board. Come help cook a meal for the families of children staying at the hospital. The next trip is Tuesday March 12 right after school. Contact Katelyn Wray with questions.

Mock Trial
State Team stop by the Dean's Office for a message.

Senior Cheerleaders
Senior cheerleaders, please meet Ms. Kula in SJC after school today.

Chess Team
Practice today after school.

Boys' Volleyball
Boys' Volleyball tryouts begin Monday, March4th. Tryouts for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are 3:30-6. Tryouts for frosh are from 4:30-6:30.

Political Club
THE POLITICAL CLUB WILL MEET AFTER SCHOOL ON THURSDAY IN ROOM B301. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Studio Art
Any student from first semester Studio Art class that would like their cardboard sculptures back, pick them up from Brother Kevin by Friday!

A Cappella Club
A Cappella Cub will be meeting after school Thursday in Daniels Hall.

Hockey
The varsity Redwings will be playing in the second round of the Chicago Catholic Hockey League Playoffs against rival St. Rita Mustangs. Game one is this Thurs 2/28 at Southwest Ice Arena at 7:50pm. Game 2 will be on Saturday 3/2 on our home ice At Seven Bridges at 3:40pm. Come out and cheer them on to victory!!

Detention
Detention will be held this Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30. The room is M26. The list is posted on the Deans' Office bulletin board.

Library
Closes at 3:30 today.

Sound of Music Tickets

Ticket sales to the public begin on Wednesday. Sales are in the lobby outside the Dean's Office. Tickets will be sold daily from 11 am – 1 pm while seats remain.

Tickets for the spring musical go on sale to the public Wednesday, February 27^th during lunches in the lobby outside the dean's office.

The shows will sell out.

This year we are again giving the student body a head-start on tickets sales.

Here are the things you need to know:

· Ticket sales to Benet Students ONLY will be this Monday ^(25th)& Tuesday ^(26th)

· Tickets will be available ALL DAY (9:00 am until 3:00pm)in the lobby outside the dean's office –the idea is for you to purchase tickets during study hall, home room and passing periods and lighten the demand during your lunch time.

· Tickets are half price for Benet Students on these days only ($5.00)

· You must show your Benet ID to purchase a ticket and you are limited to one ticket per ID – names will be crossed off of class lists as IDs are used.

· It is assigned seating, therefore if you want to sit with friends, you must purchase your tickets at the same time – ONE student MAY purchase tickets for the group as long as that student has all the IDs of everyone in the group.

· Tickets for the Saturday Matinee, Sunday Matinee and for closing night will not be available during the pre-sale. You are welcome to attend those performances, but tickets for those three performances must be purchased during the regular sale and are full price.

· We hope you can take advantage of this opportunity and are able to see this amazing show. If you have questions, ask Ms. Condon, Mr. Wand, or a cast member.

February 27, 2013

CMAT
Mass is offered during 3^rd and 4^th periods today. Reconciliation and Adoration are offered until 3:30.

Two spots have opened up for the Campus Ministry trip to Marquard Soup Kitchen in Chicagofor tomorrow evening. Sign up on the Service board today! Thebus will leave at 3:15 and arrive back at 7:45 in the evening.

Join Campus Ministry for our monthly trip to Our Lady of Angels Food Pantry in Chicagothis Saturday, March 2ndto distribute food and clothing.

College Visits
Benedictine University
The University of Illinois, Springfield

Car Accident at the Abbey
It has been reported to the Deans' Office that one of our student's cars was hit by another vehicle in the Abbey parking lot. The accident occurred on Monday between 7:30 am and 3:20 pm. If you were the person responsible for the accident, please do the right thing and report it here to the Deans' office so that insurance claims can be properly filed. If you were a witness to the accident or have information about it, please report it to the Deans' office.

Senior Spring Break Trip
Seniors please inform your parents that theParent meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. The new meeting time will be next Wednesday March 6th at 7:30pm.

Basketball
The varsity basketball team opens the state tournament tonight at home against Plainfield North.Tip-off is 7:30. We hope to see you there.

EKG Screening
Please remember to sign up for your EKG Screening schedules for April. You can find the link on the Benet Homepage.

Juniors
We will have the JET and MACC colleges representatives here on Thursday, February 28th during your lunch and homeroom periods to talk to you about their schools. Please check with your homeroom teachers for a list of the schools that will part of this event. The counseling department strongly recommends that you make time to check out these schools.

SG
Nominees are posted on the SG office window. There is a meeting Wednesday after school for all nominees.

Variety Show audition forms are due tomorrow!

NHS
The sign up for the next trip to the Ronald McDonald house is now posted on the CMAT board. Come help cook a meal for the families of children staying at the hospital. The next trip is Tuesday March 12 right after school. Contact Katelyn Wray with questions.

Boys' Volleyball
Boys Volleyball tryouts begin this Monday, March 4th. Tryouts for sophomores, juniors, & seniors are 3:30 - 6, Tryouts for freshmen are 4:30 - 6:30.

Please stop by the main gym after school today to receive a packet with tryout information & the forms necessary to tryout.

Science Alliance
Science Alliance will meet in small groups today. Please bring along your permission forms for the COD regional and the Rube Goldberg competition.

Political Club
THE POLITICAL CLUB WILL MEET AFTER SCHOOL ON THURSDAY IN ROOM B301. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Studio Art
Any student from first semester Studio Art class that would like their cardboard sculptures back, pick them up from Brother Kevin by Friday!

A Cappella Club
A Cappella Cub will be meeting after school Thursday in Daniels Hall.

Freshman Soccer
Today at 3:15 in the large gym!

Sophomore Soccer
Practice 6 am Thursday.

Guitar Club
Will meet on Wednesday.

Art Club
The art club is cancelled today.

International Culture Club
Meeting on Wednesday from 3-4. The meeting room is S119.

Bass Fishing
Mandatory Bass Fishing Meeting This Thursday Periods 5AB and 6AB in Mr. Stracco's Room. Meeting is open to anyone interested on being on the team this year.

Hockey
The varsity Redwings will be playing in the second round of the Chicago Catholic Hockey League Playoffs against rival St. Rita Mustangs. Game one is this Thurs 2/28 at Southwest Ice Arena at 7:50pm. Game 2 will be on Saturday 3/2 on our home ice At Seven Bridges at 3:40pm. Come out and cheer them on to victory!!

Detention
Detention will be held this Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30. The room is M26. The list is posted on the Deans' Office bulletin board.

Benet Pride Day
As many of you probably recall, Benet Academy celebrated its 125^th birthday on March 2, 2012. As the year of our 125 celebration ends, we will have a Benet Pride day tomorrow. Students may wear attire that shows your pride in Benet Academy. Cast shirts, athletic jerseys, Benet shirts or sweatshirts can be worn. Jeans or sweatpants as well as gym shoes or sandals are permitted.

However, no flannel pants, no pajama pants, no leggings, no yoga pants, no shorts, no hats, no flip-flops may be worn to school. All other regular appearance rules apply (such as young men being clean shaven). If you have questions, ask at the Dean's Office. Students who do not wear Benet attire must be in regular uniform (although gentlemen may go without wearing their ties.)

Dean's Office Daily Announcements

February 26, 2013

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

Two spots have opened up for the Campus Ministry trip to Marquard Soup Kitchen in Chicagofor tomorrow evening. Sign up on the Service board today! The bus will leave at 3:15 and arrive back at 7:45 in the evening.

Join Campus Ministry for our monthly trip to Our Lady of Angels Food Pantry in Chicagothis Saturday, March 2ndto distribute food and clothing.

Basketball
The varsity basketball team opens the state tournament tonight at home against Plainfield North.Tip-off is 7:30. We hope to see you there.

EKG Screening
Please remember to sign up for your EKG Screening schedules for April. You can find the link on the Benet Homepage.

Juniors
We will have the JET and MACC colleges representatives here on Thursday, February 28th during your lunch and homeroom periods to talk to you about their schools. Please check with your homeroom teachers for a list of the schools that will part of this event. The counseling department strongly recommends that you make time to check out these schools.

Mr. Redwing
Nominees are posted on the SG office window. There is a meeting Wednesday after school for all nominees.

Guitar Club
Will meet on Wednesday.

Art Club
The art club is cancelled today.

International Culture Club
Meeting on Wednesday from 3-4. The meeting room is S119.

Softball
Softball. We are still in need of a few more softball players for our JV team. If you like the game and would still like to play and be a part of a team please contact the athletic office today or tomorrow. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and yes seniors are welcome to come out and play. Come out, play the game, have fun and be a part of a team.

Bass Fishing
Mandatory Bass Fishing Meeting This Thursday Periods 5AB and 6AB in Mr. Stracco's Room. Meeting is open to anyone interested on being on the team this year.

Hockey
The varsity Redwings will be playing in the second round of the Chicago Catholic Hockey League Playoffs against rival St. Rita Mustangs. Game one is this Thurs 2/28 at Southwest Ice Arena at 7:50pm. Game 2 will be on Saturday 3/2 on our home ice At Seven Bridges at 3:40pm. Come out and cheer them on to victory!!

Musical Ushers
Students who are interested in working as ushers for the musical performances should see Mrs. Arthurs for information and tosign up for a time.

Film Club
Film Club will meet on Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. The group will be watchingPerks of Being a Wallflower. New members are ALWAYS welcome.

Book Club
Book Club will be reading Everyday by David Levithan for its next book.
We will meet sometime in March to discuss it.
New members are always welcome!!

Cheerleading
All senior cheerleaders from this year please meet Miss Kula in St. Jude Commons this Thursday immediately after school for a short meeting. If you are unable to attend, please see Miss Kula sometime this week.

Detention
Detention will be held this Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30. The room is M26. The list is posted on the Deans' Office bulletin board.

Dean's Office Daily Announcements

February 25, 2013

CMAT
Adoration and Reconciliation continue to be available today through periods D, E, and F in the chapel.

College Visit
Shadows

Recruitment Office
The Recruitment office would like to take the opportunity to thank the faculty, the staff and all of the students who participated in making the Welcome to Benet program a success. Your efforts were tremendous and they made a difference for the members of the Class of 2017.

EKG Screening
Please remember to sign up for your EKG Screening schedules for April. You can find the link on the Benet Homepage.

NHS
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent NHS slop day. Together we raised $3495 !!!!

The money will be split between 2 worthy causes:
1) half the money raised will go to Misericordia Home in Chicago, a residential community which supports developmentally disabled persons.
2) half the money raised will go to Friends of Operation Care Abroad, a non-profit organization providing free anesthesia and surgical services in the Philippeans.

Great job everyone - all those $3 donations really add up and together we can make a huge difference in the lives of others

Juniors
We will have the JET and MACC colleges representatives here on Thursday, February 28th during your lunch and homeroom periods to talk to you about their schools. Please check with your homeroom teachers for a list of the schools that will part of this event. The counseling department strongly recommends that you make time to check out these schools.

Mr. Redwing
Nominees are posted on the SG office window. There is a meeting Wednesday after school for all nominees.

Variety Show
Forms are due to the Dean's Office by Thursday. Don't forget to turn them in!

Guitar Club
Will meet on Wednesday.

Frosh Soccer
Will begin Monday at 3:15 with concussion testing with Nurse Schaffer and Mr. Brown in the IBM Lab. Players should bring all paperwork! The first practice will be Tuesday at 3:00 pm in the large gym.

Math Team
There will be NO MATH TEAM PRACTICE this week as the team celebrates Saturday's Regional Championship. Details are posted in the Math Hall 

International Culture Club
Meeting on Wednesday from 3-4. The meeting room is S119.

Sound of Music Tickets

Ticket sales to the public begin on Wednesday. Sales are in the lobby outside the Dean's Office. Tickets will be sold daily from 11 am – 1 pm while seats remain.

Tickets for the spring musical go on sale to the public Wednesday, February 27^th during lunches in the lobby outside the dean's office.

The shows will sell out.

This year we are again giving the student body a head-start on tickets sales.

Here are the things you need to know:

· Ticket sales to Benet Students ONLY will be this Monday ^(25th)& Tuesday ^(26th)

· Tickets will be available ALL DAY (9:00 am until 3:00pm)in the lobby outside the dean's office –the idea is for you to purchase tickets during study hall, home room and passing periods and lighten the demand during your lunch time.

· Tickets are half price for Benet Students on these days only ($5.00)

· You must show your Benet ID to purchase a ticket and you are limited to one ticket per ID – names will be crossed off of class lists as IDs are used.

· It is assigned seating, therefore if you want to sit with friends, you must purchase your tickets at the same time – ONE student MAY purchase tickets for the group as long as that student has all the IDs of everyone in the group.

· Tickets for the Saturday Matinee, Sunday Matinee and for closing night will not be available during the pre-sale. You are welcome to attend those performances, but tickets for those three performances must be purchased during the regular sale and are full price.

· We hope you can take advantage of this opportunity and are able to see this amazing show. If you have questions, ask Ms. Condon, Mr. Wand, or a cast member.

February 22, 2013

CMAT
Mass is being offered during 9^th period today.

What could be finer than spending time playingGames, givingPrizes, eating Food, and helping Good people? There is still some availability for those who would like to volunteer for SEASPAR's carnival tonight in Martin's Alumni Gym from 5:30-8:45. Please talk to Mr. Doyle or Mrs. Bedore. Students who have signed up previouslyshould look for an email with details in their mailboxes today.

Stations of the Cross will be offered during 5th and 6th periods and after Mass during 9th period todayand the remaining Fridays during Lentin the chapel.All are encouraged to make this traditional prayer part of their Lenten practice in order to bring us to greater awareness of the greatlove that Christhas poured out for us by means of his suffering.

College Visit
Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: St. Scholastica, St. Mary Gostyn, St. Joan of Arc, St. Cyril and St. Methodius, Cardinal Joseph Bernadin.

AP Exams
AP EXAMS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22^nd
ST. DANIEL'S HALL AUDITORIUM
DURING YOUR HOMEROOM PERIOD
REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THIS TIME

Mr. Redwing
Do you think you're the funniest in boy in the senior class? Do you have a secret talent you've been dying to share? Do you think that you have the best beach bod? Come find out by competing in Mr. Redwing. Nominations are during lunch this week.

Mother-Son Casino
Hey boys...don't forget to make plans to attend the Mother-Son Casino night this Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome and the event begins here at Benet at 7pm. There are lots of great prizes for moms and sons!

Basketball Tickets
Tickets will go on sale for the City Suburban Showdown vs Whitney Young tomorrow and Thursday
Juniors and Seniors home-room tomorrow can buy tickets...$13.00
Soph and Frosh home-room on Thursday...$13.00

Book Club
There will be a book club meeting next Monday, February 25, after school in Mr. Stracco's room, M125. The club will be discussing Midnighters: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld. The book is short, so you still have time.

NHS
Attention NHS members: If you haven't already signed up to work the Saints Peter and Paul auction, you can sign up in the deans office! Service hours will be given to all volunteers. Sophomores looking to join NHS this year- this is a great opportunity to start earning your hours! The auction is SATURDAY march 2. See Nora Garvin for more info.

Welcome to Benet
Welcome to Benet volunteers,

This Sunday please park in back of the school and arrive at the Recruitment Office by 12:15 in your Benet uniform. Any questions see Mrs. Nadolski.

Frosh Soccer
Will begin Monday at 3:15 with concussion testing with Nurse Schaffer and Mr. Brown in the IBM Lab. Players should bring all paperwork! The first practice will be Tuesday at 3:00 pm in the large gym.

Cheerleading
Anyone interested in trying-out for cheerleading for next year please meet in St. Jude Commons today immediately after school for a brief meeting.

Boys' Volleyball
Open gym on Sunday evening from 6-8 in the large gym.

Boys' Swimming
Good luck to Patrick Lewellyan today as he competes in the State Swim Meet.

February 21, 2013

CMAT
The last mass today is beginning 4^th period. Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 12:40-3:30 in the chapel.

The 7:10 a.m. Mass on Monday, February 25th will be said in memory of Mr. Donald Sliwa.You are invited to show Nicolette and her mother their support through your attendance.

Those who have volunteered for SEASPAR tomorrow evening should be at Benet at 5:30 to help with set-up. The event should be over at 8:45. Please let Mrs. Bedore know if you will not be able to fulfill your commitment.

Mother Teresa said, if you can't feed hundreds--feed one. Sign up now to serve dinner at Marquard soup kitchen in Chicago on Wednesday, February 27th.YOU can change lives.

College Visit
Shadows

AP Exams
AP EXAMS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22^nd
ST. DANIEL'S HALL AUDITORIUM
DURING YOUR HOMEROOM PERIOD
REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THIS TIME

Jostens
Your Jostens graduation product order will be presented to you during lunch in the gym lobby on Thursday, February 21^st. Please bring your payment if you have a balance due.

Call Jostens with any questions:(630) 963-3500. We'll see you on Thursday to kick off your Graduation Celebration!

Mr. Redwing
Do you think you're the funniest in boy in the senior class? Do you have a secret talent you've been dying to share? Do you think that you have the best beach bod? Come find out by competing in Mr. Redwing. Nominations are during lunch this week.

Benet Herald
There is a general meeting to assign articles for the 5^th issue of the Benet Herald next Tuesday morning.

Basketball Tickets
Tickets will go on sale for the City Suburban Showdown vs Whitney Young tomorrow and Thursday
Juniors and Seniors home-room tomorrow can buy tickets...$13.00
Soph and Frosh home-room on Thursday...$13.00

Art Club
There is a meeting after school to finish the project for Casino Night.

Book Club
There will be a book club meeting next Monday, February 25, after school in Mr. Stracco's room, M125. The club will be discussing Midnighters: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld. The book is short, so you still have time.

Cafeteria Food Service
The Deans' Office has been asked by the cafeteria food service to remind students that you can only buy food items with cash or your barcoded Benet ID card. Like the signs say "No card, no food, no kidding."

NHS
Attention NHS members: If you haven't already signed up to work the Saints Peter and Paul auction, you can sign up in the deans office! Service hours will be given to all volunteers. Sophomores looking to join NHS this year- this is a great opportunity to start earning your hours! The auction is SATURDAY march 2. See Nora Garvin for more info.

Welcome to Benet
Welcome to Benet volunteers,

This Sunday please park in back of the school and arrive at the Recruitment Office by 12:15 in your Benet uniform. Any questions see Mrs. Nadolski.

February 20, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during periods 7, 8, 9 and until 3:30.

Students attending Feed My Starving Children or Villa St. Benedict's this Wednesday should look for a confirmation email with all the necessary details. Please contact Mrs. Bedore if you signed up but cannot attend.

All our welcometo attend the 7:10 Mass on Wednesday morning which will be celebrated by Benet alum Fr. Matthew Nathan. The Mass will be celebrated in Spanish but guides with the readings and songs in English will be available.

SEASPAR--TheSoutheast Association for Special Parks and Recreationis coming for CARNIVAL NIGHT this Friday. Enjoy an evening of refreshments, music, games and prizes whilevisiting withspecial needs adults from 6:30-8:30.

Check it out! See how thankful people are to receive assistance from the Benet family in their times of need. Thank you letters will be posted on the Service Opportunity Board in Joseph's.

Campus Ministry will be heading to Chicago to serve at the Marquard Soup Kitchen on Wednesday, February 27th. The bus will leave immediately after school and should arrive back at approximately 8:00. The sign-up is on the service bulletin board.

College Visit

Shadows
Juniors
Attention Juniors

Remember that if you are requesting an extra class for senior year, you must give your permission form to your counselor by 7:45 am on Thursday (tomorrow). If you do not, the class will be deleted from your requests.

AP Exams
AP EXAMS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22^nd
ST. DANIEL'S HALL AUDITORIUM
DURING YOUR HOMEROOM PERIOD
REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THIS TIME

Seniors
Seniors: The Woodridge Prologis scholarship application deadline is this Friday. Please bring your application to the CCC.

Jostens
Your Jostens graduation product order will be presented to you during lunch in the gym lobby on Thursday, February 21^st. Please bring your payment if you have a balance due.

Call Jostens with any questions:(630) 963-3500. We'll see you on Thursday to kick off your Graduation Celebration!

Mr. Redwing
Do you think you're the funniest in boy in the senior class? Do you have a secret talent you've been dying to share? Do you think that you have the best beach bod? Come find out by competing in Mr. Redwing. Nominations are during lunch this week.

Boys' Basketball
Tonight the boys' basketball team will host Nazareth Academy. Please come out and support our players, cheerleaders, and avions on senior night.The sophomore game begins at 6:00, followed by the varsity at 7:30. A victoryby the varsitywould give us theEast Suburan Conference title. We are lucky to have the best student section in the state, and we need your helptomorrow night. We hope to see you there!

Basketball Tickets
Tickets will go on sale for the City Suburban Showdown vs Whitney Young tomorrow and Thursday
Juniors and Seniors home-room tomorrow can buy tickets...$13.00
Soph and Frosh home-room on Thursday...$13.00

Sophomore Baseball
There will be a brief meeting Wednesday after school, at 3:10, for those trying out for sophomore baseball. Meeting will last 5-10 min.

Questions: talk to Coach Crosby

Varsity Girls' Basketball
There is a meeting today after school in room B203.

Science Alliance
The Rube Goldberg subgroup will be working on device construction today after school in T112. Meanwhile, Science Olympiad regional team members should meet in small groups to review your events. There will be no general meeting today.

Regional Mock Trial
Meeting today after school in Mr. Noel's room.

Broadcasting Club
There will be a Broadcasting club meeting today after school inMeeting Room 2in the library. This meeting is important and all current members should attend. If you cannot attend, contact Illia Lukić via Benet Email for the information that will be covered.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. We will be watching Perks of Being a Wallflower.

A Cappella Club
Meeting after school on Thursday.

Library
Will close at 4:30 today.

Detention
No detention this week. The next detention will be February 28^th.

February 14, 2013

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

Freshman Marians will meet during lunch today. All freshman girls are invited to attend.

People with big hearts and plenty of energy should sign up to help St. Peter and Paul's transitional housing ministry assistinmoving a family into their new home in Naperville for two hours or sothis Saturday morning. Sign-up is on the service bulletinboard. Mrs. Bedore will email out complete details to those assisting.

There is still room available in the Campus Ministry trip to Feed My Starving Children and Villa St. Benedict's on February 20th.

SEASPAR is coming to Benet to celebrate Carnival night for people with disabilities! Sign up today on theservice bulletin boardto volunteerfor a fun evening of games, food, prizes, and musicwith our SEASPAR guests.

College Visit
Lake Superior State University, Michigan

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Yard Signs
Yard signs celebrating theclass of 2013's June 2nd Graduation are now available for order. Signs are $20 a piece and available for sale until March 22nd. Order forms were sent out with 1st semester report cards. Order forms can also be found in the Dean's office and online at the Mother's Club webpage (found onhttp://www.benet.org/. click Parents. click Parent Groups, and click Mothers Club.) Any questions please contact Val Munson atvalmunson@comcast.netor Anne Mathews atmathewsam@aol.com.

Welcome to Benet
The Recruitment Office is looking for volunteers to work theWelcome to Benet program on Sunday, February 24th from 12:15-3:15pm. The sign up sheet is in the Recruitment Office. See Mrs. Nadolski if you have questions. Thank you.

Naperville Bus Service
Students who ride Naperville District 203 buses are reminded that their is no bus service for them tomorrow. Other Benet buses will run on their usual schedule.

Juniors
Attention Juniors

Course selection for your senior year classes is now open until 8 am on Friday, Feb. 15. Log into your studentEdline account, hover over the Contents tab and click on the course request link. You won't need to request Religion or PE, since all seniors take these classes. Don't forget to scroll down to the end of the page and click Submit after you have finished choosing your courses. Any questions, please see your counselor.

Boys' Lacrosse
The Benet Boys' Lacrosse Club is still accepting registrations to play lacrosse this spring. If you are interested, go to the Boys' Lacrosse website: http://www.benetlax.org/

Jostens
Attention Class of 2013! As we are closing in on graduation we want to make sure you are completely prepared for your special day.

Your Jostens graduation product order will be presented to you during lunch in the gym lobby on Thursday, February 14^th. Please bring your payment if you have a balance due.

Call Jostens with any questions:(630) 963-3500. We'll see you on Thursday to kick off your Graduation Celebration!

NHS
NHS members- need service hours? 20 volunteers are needed to work the St. Peter and Paul auction on Saturday March 2nd. Volunteers will be working from 6:50 to no later than 9:15. Sign up by this Friday on the sign up sheet in the dean's office. Any questions see or email Nora Garvin.

Attention sophomores and juniors:

This year's NHS application is now available online. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bruining.

Softball
A short meeting after school on Thursday in the cafeteria for anyone interested in trying out for softball this spring. Softball tryouts are the 25^th of February.

Detention
Thursday from 3:05 to 3:30 in M26.

Slop Day
Tomorrow is the annual NHS-sponsored. By making a minimum contribution of $3, students will be allowed to wear a tee shirt, sweat shirt, or hoodie. 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.

February 13, 2013

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

St. Peter and Paul's Transitional Housing is looking for four or more students who would like to help a family in Naperville move to their new home on February 16th. The Sign up sheet is on the Service Opportunity Board. Please sign-up before Wednesday.

There is still room available in the Campus Ministry trip to Feed My Starving Children and Villa St. Benedict's on February 20th.

SEASPAR is coming to Benet to celebrate Carnival night for people with disabilities! Sign up today on theservice bulletin boardto volunteerfor a fun evening of games, food, prizes, and musicwith our SEASPAR guests.

Connection of Friends, an organization providing programming for special needs teens and young adults, is looking for high school volunteers, (16 years and older)to help out during their 3-6 pm programming, Monday-Fridayand during their Saturday Night Socials from 6-9:00 pm. If you are interested, please see the service board.

Shadows
We would like to welcome the students from the following schools: Naperville North, Kennedy, and Ireland.

Walgreens
The information meeting on the Walgreens Pharmacy Program is on today at the Chicago College of Pharmacy at 4:00PM. 

Yard Signs
Yard signs celebrating theclass of 2013's June 2nd Graduation are now available for order. Signs are $20 a piece and available for sale until March 22nd. Order forms were sent out with 1st semester report cards. Order forms can also be found in the Dean's office and online at the Mother's Club webpage (found onhttp://www.benet.org/. click Parents. click Parent Groups, and click Mothers Club.) Any questions please contact Val Munson atvalmunson@comcast.netor Anne Mathews atmathewsam@aol.com.

Girls' Basketball
The Girls Varsity Basketball team will practice today from 5:30 - 7:30. Please make all the necessary arrangements.

Boys' Swimming
The Benet Boys Swim Team will compete at the IL High School Sectional Swim Meet this Saturday Feb.16th at Nequa Valley High School. The meet begins at 1:00PM. Come and cheer on our swimmers. We have 12 of our swimmers participating this year.

Catalyst
Attention juniors - Theme for next Friday's basketball game is:retreat wear! Lucky for you, the Catalyst retreat is taking place right after the basketball game next Friday so since you will already be dressed for the occasion pick up a permission slip in the dean's office and join us!

Questions - see or email Miss Condon

Welcome to Benet
The Recruitment Office is looking for volunteers to work theWelcome to Benet program on Sunday, February 24th from 12:15-3:15pm. The sign up sheet is in the Recruitment Office. See Mrs. Nadolski if you have questions. Thank you.

Jostens
Attention Class of 2013! As we are closing in on graduation we want to make sure you are completely prepared for your special day.

Your Jostens graduation product order will be presented to you during lunch in the gym lobby on Thursday, February 14^th. Please bring your payment if you have a balance due.

Call Jostens with any questions:(630) 963-3500. We'll see you on Thursday to kick off your Graduation Celebration!

NHS
NHS members- need service hours? 20 volunteers are needed to work the St. Peter and Paul auction on Saturday March 2nd. Volunteers will be working from 6:50 to no later than 9:15. Sign up by this Friday on the sign up sheet in the dean's office. Any questions see or email Nora Garvin.

Attention sophomores and juniors:

This year's NHS application is now available online. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bruining.

Mother/Son Volunteers
12 girls are needed to volunteer for the Mother Son night at Benet on February 23^rd. Sign up on the service project bulletin board.

Boys' Tennis
There will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in playing tennis this spring.The meeting will be Wednesday, February 13 at 3:10 in T113 (Mr. Hand's room).The meeting should last 15-20 minutes.All necessary forms will be distributed at that time.If you are unable to attend, see Mr. Hand on Thursday or Friday.

Softball
A short meeting after school on Thursday in the cafeteria for anyone interested in trying out for softball this spring. Softball tryouts are the 25^th of February.

Ornithology Club
Before school, 7:30, Thursday morning in S119.

Guitar Club
Will meet on Wednesday after school. Don't forget!

International Culture Club
Meeting this Wednesday from 3-4 in room S119.

Film Club
Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. We will be watching In A Better World.

Detention
Thursday from 3:05 to 3:30 in M26.

February 12, 2013

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

St. Peter and Paul's Transitional Housing is looking for four or more students who would like to help a family in Naperville move to their new home on February 16th. The Sign up sheet is on the Service Opportunity Board. Please sign-up before Wednesday.

There is still room available in the Campus Ministry trip to Feed My Starving Children and Villa St. Benedict's on February 20th.

SEASPAR is coming to Benet to celebrate Carnival night for people with disabilities! Sign up today on theservice bulletin boardto volunteerfor a fun evening of games, food, prizes, and musicwith our SEASPAR guests.

Students interested in helping campus ministry decorate the chapel for Lent should come to the chapel after school on Wednesday to assist.

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Logos
Logos third day will take place in the Chapel Tuesday after school beginning at 3:20 and lasting @ 1 hour.
All logos attendees from logos 101-104 are encouraged to attend!
The final Logos of the year in April will consist of Jrs. and Srs. We have room for interested Jr women and Jr. and senior men. Please see Mr. Ford or Mr. Marth (the taller one) if interested.

Lady Redwings
Congratulations to senior Christen Prasse for making the East Suburban Catholic All-conference basketball team.

Tonight the Lady Redwings host the state regionals. At 6:00 p.m. will be the Naperville Central vs East Aurora game followed by the Benet vs Naperville North game at 7:30.

Catalyst
Attention juniors - Theme for next Friday's basketball game is:retreat wear! Lucky for you, the Catalyst retreat is taking place right after the basketball game next Friday so since you will already be dressed for the occasion pick up a permission slip in the dean's office and join us!

Questions - see or email Miss Condon

Boys' Basketball
Game is at Wheaton Academy tonight at 7:30. The theme is red out.

Welcome to Benet
The Recruitment Office is looking for volunteers to work theWelcome to Benet program on Sunday, February 24th from 12:15-3:15pm. The sign up sheet is in the Recruitment Office. See Mrs. Nadolski if you have questions. Thank you.

Book Club
Book Club will be reading Midnighters: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld as its next book.
We will be meeting in February to discuss it.
New members are always welcome!!
There will be popcorn and juice pouches.

Jostens
Attention Class of 2013! As we are closing in on graduation we want to make sure you are completely prepared for your special day.

Your Jostens graduation product order will be presented to you during lunch in the gym lobby on Thursday, February 14^th. Please bring your payment if you have a balance due.

Call Jostens with any questions:(630) 963-3500. We'll see you on Thursday to kick off your Graduation Celebration!

Sophomores
Attention Sophomores - The time for selecting your courses for next year is now until 9 pm tonight.Log into your student Edline account, hover over the contents tab and click on course request. You won't need to request Religion or English, it is already requested since all juniors take these classes. Don't forget to scroll down to the end of the page and click submit after you have finished choosing your courses. Any questions, please see your counselor.

NHS
Attention sophomores and juniors:

This year's NHS application is now available online. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bruining.

Mother/Son Volunteers
12 girls are needed to volunteer for the Mother Son night at Benet on February 23^rd. Sign up on the service project bulletin board.

Boys' Tennis
There will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in playing tennis this spring.The meeting will be Wednesday, February 13 at 3:10 in T113 (Mr. Hand's room).The meeting should last 15-20 minutes.All necessary forms will be distributed at that time.If you are unable to attend, see Mr. Hand on Thursday or Friday.

Envirothon
All students participating in the Envirothon should plan to attend a meeting today after school in Mrs. Volin's room. Please bring your binder of study materials to the meeting.

Softball
A short meeting after school on Thursday in the cafeteria for anyone interested in trying out for softball this spring. Softball tryouts are the 25^th of February.

Guitar Club
Will meet on Wednesday after school. Don't forget!

Broadcasting Club
The Wednesday meeting is cancelled.

International Culture Club
Meeting this Wednesday from 3-4 in room S119.

Film Club
Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. We will be watching In A Better World.

Dean's Office Daily Announcements

February 11, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available today during periods D, E, and F in the chapel.

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Logos
Logos third day will take place in the Chapel Tuesday after school beginning at 3:20 and lasting @ 1 hour.
All logos attendees from logos 101-104 are encouraged to attend!
The final Logos of the year in April will consist of Jrs. and Srs. We have room for interested Jr women and Jr. and senior men. Please see Mr. Ford or Mr. Marth (the taller one) if interested.

Catalyst
Attention juniors - Theme for next Friday's basketball game is:retreat wear! Lucky for you, the Catalyst retreat is taking place right after the basketball game next Friday so since you will already be dressed for the occasion pick up a permission slip in the dean's office and join us!

Questions - see or email Miss Condon

College Counseling
The information meeting for the Walgreens Pharmacy Summer Program will be held this Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Pick up an application packet in the CCC.

Seniors: The applications for the Exchange Club scholarship are due in the CCC on Tuesday morning.

Jostens
Attention Class of 2013! As we are closing in on graduation we want to make sure you are completely prepared for your special day.

Your Jostens graduation product order will be presented to you during lunch in the gym lobby on Thursday, February 14^th. Please bring your payment if you have a balance due.

Call Jostens with any questions:(630) 963-3500. We'll see you on Thursday to kick off your Graduation Celebration!

NHS
Attention sophomores and juniors:

This year's NHS application is now available online. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bruining.

Lisle Library Tutoring
Volunteers are needed after school tomorrow and every Tuesday throughout the second semester to tutor at the Lisle Library from 3:30 to 5:00. There is a limit of three volunteers per week. Slots are open for tomorrow, 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.

Mother/Son Volunteers
12 girls are needed to volunteer for the Mother Son night at Benet on February 23^rd. Sign up on the service project bulletin board.

Boys' Tennis
There will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in playing tennis this spring.The meeting will be Wednesday, February 13 at 3:10 in T113 (Mr. Hand's room).The meeting should last 15-20 minutes.All necessary forms will be distributed at that time.If you are unable to attend, see Mr. Hand on Thursday or Friday.

Boys' Lacrosse
The Benet Boys Lacrosse Club is still accepting registrations to play lacrosse this spring. If you're interested, go to the Boys Lacrosse website at http://www.benetlax.org/for all registration forms.
Practices start at the end of the month - so register now.

Spanish Club
Carnaval Fiesta tomorrow morning at 7:20 in room M24. The cost is $5 if you have not signed up for Spanish Club yet.

Guitar Club
Will meet on Wednesday after school. Don't forget!

Broadcasting Club
After school Wednesday in meeting room 2 in the library.

Sketch Comedy Club
Come to sketch comedy and Improve Club tomorrow from 3:15-4:15 in Mr. Corrigan's room, T109.

International Culture Club
Meeting this Wednesday from 3-4 in room S119.

Regional Mock Trial Team
Will meet tomorrow after school.

Mass Choir
Rehearsal is today at 5:15 in the rehearsal room.

February 7, 2013

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

Students signed up to attend Wii bowling with the residents at St. Patrick's should meet the bus by the back door immediately after school, or if driving on your own, be at St. Patrick's Residence by 3:30. All students must havea permission slip turned in to attend the trip.

Sign ups for the campus ministry trip to Feed My Starving Children AND Villa St. Benedict's on February 20th are now up on the Service Opportunity Bulletin Board.

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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.

Josten's
Josten's will be on campus Friday, February 8th during lunch in St. Martin's lobby for ring service day. All students and staff are invited to have their Josten's ring inspected, polished, resized, and stone replaced if needed at no charge. New ring orders may be placed with a $50 down payment.

Sophomores and Juniors
This Thursday night at 6:30 pm in St. Daniel Hall is College Search Program Part II: Finding the Right Fit. During this program,you will have the opportunity to learn about the differences between small, medium, large, and catholicuniversities.Four college representatives from four completely different schools will be speaking on behalf of theirschools respectively.

If you should choose to stay for the second half of the evening, you'll have the opportunity tolearn more about becoming a collegiate athlete. We highly encourage perspective college athletes to come to the breakout session following the college representative panelist presentation.

Please plan on attending this is an incredibly informative program.

Freshman Registration
Freshman Registration is now open until 9 pm on Friday, Feb. 8. Log into your student edline account, hover over the contents tab and click on course request. You won't need to request Religion or English, it is already requested since all sophomores take these classes. Don't forget to scroll down to the end of the page and click submit after you have finished choosing your courses. Any questions, please see your counselor.

French Club
French club officers are asked to attend a brief business meeting on Friday morning, Feb. 8, at 7:20 in Room M20.

AMC Exam
Senior Brendan Caseria finished in first place on the AMC Math Contest Tuesday. Junior Jack Stucky finished second and Senior Jake Camp finished third.

The top sophomore score was turned in by Sophomore Charlie Sandor and the top Frosh scoreby Matt Bianucci.

All results and answers are posted on the Math Team Bulletin Board in the Math Hall.

NHS
Attention sophomores and juniors:

This year's NHS application is now available online. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bruining.

Football Meeting
There will be a brief meeting for all football players who are current sophomores, juniors, and seniors immediately after school in St. Jude Commons.

Boys' Volleyball
Any boys interested in playing volleyball: There is a Boys Volleyball Open Gym this Sunday, February 10th, from 6 - 8 pm in the main gym. Come join the fun!

Varsity Avions
No practice today.

Yoga Club
Will not meet until further notice. Any questions, please see Ms. Berry.

A Cappella Club
Meets today after school in St. Daniel's Hall.

Detention
Will be held this Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30 in room M26. The list is posted on the Dean's Office Bulletin Board.

February 5, 2013

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

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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.

Josten's
Josten's will be on campus Friday, February 8th during lunch in St. Martin's lobby for ring service day. All students and staff are invited to have their Josten's ring inspected, polished, resized, and stone replaced if needed at no charge. New ring orders may be placed with a $50 down payment.

Hockey Game Fan Bus
A fan bus for this Friday's Benet hockey game at Soldier Field is currently being organized and sponsored by SG. The cost for the fan bus is $10. The bus will leave Benet at 5:00 on Friday and return to Benet following the game. To secure a seat, you must pick up a permission form in the Dean's office and return it along with $10 by Wednesday.

Sophomores and Juniors
This Thursday night at 6:30 pm in St. Daniel Hall is College Search Program Part II: Finding the Right Fit. During this program,you will have the opportunity to learn about the differences between small, medium, large, and catholicuniversities.Four college representatives from four completely different schools will be speaking on behalf of theirschools respectively.

If you should choose to stay for the second half of the evening, you'll have the opportunity tolearn more about becoming a collegiate athlete. We highly encourage perspective college athletes to come to the breakout session following the college representative panelist presentation.

Please plan on attending this is an incredibly informative program.

AMC Exam
Students taking the AMC Math Contest today should report by 3:10 to their testing room or M-221.

Please bring #2 pencils for the contest.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a meeting this Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00. Meeting room at S119, Mrs. Volin's Room. We'll be talking about some interesting winter holidays celebrated all over the world! New members are always welcome!

Broadcasting Club
Will have a meeting this Tuesday after school in library meeting room 2.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 2:40-3:40. The group will be watchingIn A Better World. New members are ALWAYS welcome.

Class Placement Lists
Class Placement Lists are now available in the counselors' offices and on the bulletin board on the 2nd floor of St. Jude Hall across from the elevator.

Catalyst
Attention Juniors:

Permission slips for the February 15 Catalyst retreat are now available in the dean's office. Participation is limited, so pick one up today!

Questions, see or email Miss Condon

Latin Certamen Team
Our competition is Thursday, February 7^th. Be in room M124 by 4:30 pm. Remember your parent permission note tomorrow.

Detention
Will be held this Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30 in room M26. The list is posted on the Dean's Office Bulletin Board.

February 4, 2013

CMAT
Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during periods D, E, and F.

Campus Ministry is taking a trip to St. Patrick's to visit with the residents on Thursday after school. Sign up is on the Service Opportunity Bulletin Board.

Students attending the Spring Break trip to Appalachia should meet in the chapel after school at 3:00 for a planning meeting.

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.

Josten's
Josten's will be on campus Friday, February 8th during lunch in St. Martin's lobby for ring service day.All students and staff are invited to have their Josten's ring inspected, polished, resized, and stone replaced if needed at no charge. New ring orders may be placed with a $50 down payment.

Football
There will be a meeting for all football players who signed up for EPP tomorrow morning at 7:20 in T115.

Hockey Game Fan Bus
A fan bus for this Friday's Benet hockey game at Soldier Field is currently being organized and sponsored by SG. The cost for the fan bus is $10. The bus will leave Benet at 5:00 on Friday and return to Benet following the game. To secure a seat, you must pick up a permission form in the Dean's office and return it along with $10 by Wednesday.

AMC Exam
Today is the deadline for registering for the annual AMC mathematics competition to be held tomorrow after school. See your math teacher for details.

Volunteer Hours
Do You need NHS hours? How about some free food and a t-shirt?
Sign up to volunteer for the Midwest Indoor Triathlon at Edward Health and Fitness Center at 7 bridges this Sunday Feb 10th.Volunteer's are needed from 7am to12 and 11am to 3pm. Sign up today outside the coach's office by the gym. Any questions, see Ms. Sayers

Sketch Comedy
Are you ever frustrated when you can't think of witty things to say in conversation, and then you think of something clever 20 minutes later and you laugh to yourself because you are clever but not clever enough? If you answered yes, no, or maybe to the above question, then come to the Sketch Comedy and Improv Club this Tuesday from 3:15-4:15 in T109.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a meeting this Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00. Meeting room at S119, Mrs. Volin's Room. We'll be talking about some interesting winter holidays celebrated all over the world! New members are always welcome!

Broadcasting Club
Will have a meeting this Tuesday after school in library meeting room 2.

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.

January 30, 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!

Don't forget to ask your study hall monitor for information on how to write afellow Christian who hasbeen imprisoned 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, February 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.

Math Competition
The annual AmericanMathematics Contest will be held next Tuesday, February 5^thafter school. The AMC is a national mathematics exam held across the country that day. Its purpose is to promote problem solving in a competitive, fun, and friendly manner. Prizes will be awarded for the top three scores at Benet, as well as the top freshman and sophomore scores. Deadline for registration is Monday, Feb. 4th. See your math teacher for more details.

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!

A Cappella Club
A Cappella Club is meeting thursday in the rehearsal room.

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!

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.

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.

Mock Trial
Tomorrow after school

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.

Environmental Club
If you have any old or broken crayons lying around the house, the club has the perfect use for them! They will be taking them to SCARCE next week to be recycled into SUPERCRAYONS for use by severely disabled children. Please drop offyour crayons in bins located in Mrs. Volin's room and Mrs. Arthurs' room.

All students areinvited to the next meeting ofthe Environmental Club tomorrow after school in Room S119! Come find out how you can get involved in activities that helpthe environment!

Yoga Club
Meeting tomorrow after school in room M25 from 3:15-4:00.

Broadcasting Club
Today after school in Meeting Room 2 in the library. Jobs for Friday's basketball game will be assigned. If you cannot attend the meeting, email Illia Lukic.

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.

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.

January 28, 2013

CMAT
Adoration and Reconciliation continue to be available today through periods D, E, and F.

Join campus ministry this Saturday at Our Lady of Angels food pantry in Chicago. We will be leaving Benet at 7:45 and arriving back around noon. Sign-up is on the Service Opportunity Bulletin Board on the first floor of Joseph's.

Celebrate the present of Christ in our midst this Catholic Schools week with Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday from 3-8:00 in the chapel. Invite all friends and family of the Benet community to join us in this blessed prayer.

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.

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.

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!

Scholarship
The National Exchange Club usually awards one Benet senior a $500 academic scholarship. Extracurricular activities are very important. To be considered you must attend an information meeting in the CCC on Tuesday, January, 29th, during homeroom. District winners are automatically entered in the national competition for a $10,000 scholarship

Frosh 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.

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.

French Club
Officers are asked to attend a brief business meeting on Tuesday morning, January 29, at 7:20 in Room M20.

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.

Mock Trial
Meeting tomorrow after school.

Environmental Club
The Environmental Club invites all students to participate in two upcoming service opportunities!
This Sunday morning, volunteers are needed to help restore native habitat at the Morton Arboretum from 10 am till noon. Sign up by Thursday on the Volunteer board and pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Volin's room.
Students are also invited to come out to SCARCE with the Club on Tuesday, February 5th to make supercrayons for disabled children. If you can help, sign up on the volunteer board, and be sure tobring a signedpermission slip.
Forms can also be found on the Environmental Club's Edline page.

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.

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

Dean's Office Daily Announcements

January 22, 2013

CMAT

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

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.

Are those Christmas cards still hanging around your house? Put them to good use by donating them to St. Jude's Ranch.Boxes are available in the Dean's office and outside the chapel for drop off.

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.

Musical
All cast members are called to rehearsal today!

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.

Yearbook
We will extend the deadline for accepting senior quotes to be included in the yearbook. Please have your quote in by Jan 31st. Remember to keep it short and keep it clean. Any issues contact Kenzie Franklin or Courtney Oei.

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

Spring Break Trip
Spring Break Trip Meeting: SENIORS GOING ON THE SPRING BREAK TRIP WITH MR. LEFFLER AND MRS. SHUMA ARE REQUESTED AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND AN IMPORTANT MEETING THIS THURSDAY MORNING AT 7:15 IN ROOM B402.

Freshmen Baseball
There will be a meeting for allfreshmen inerested 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.

Art Club
Meeting today at 3:15 in T116.

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.

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

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

Mock Trial
No meeting today. The team will meet tomorrow at 3:15.

Broadcasting Club
Thursday after school. Contact Illia Lukic with any questions.

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

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.

January 10, 2013

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

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from the following schools: St. Scholastica and St. Al/St. Pat.

March for Life
All students going on the March for Lifein Washington D.C. should attend a half hour meeting after school on Friday in the chapel.

Catholic Schools Weeks
Calling all those who like to CELEBRATE to be part of the campus ministry activities during CATHOLIC SCHOOLS week at the end of January. Sign up is on the Service Bulletin Board in Joseph's or contact Mrs. Bedore.

Computer Club
Cancelled today.

Juniors and Seniors: Pharmacy Career
Would you like to pursue a career in pharmacy?The application for theWalgreens/Osco Pharmacy Career Explorer Program for summer 2013 is now available in the CCC. During training you will work as a technician in a pharmacy. You will receive a stipend when you complete the program. You must have a minimum 85% GPA. Each summer some Benet students complete this course and usually obtain a part time job for the school year.

Sound of Music
All cast members of The Sound of Music, please check the musical's edline page for the call list for rehearsals for the next 2 weeks. Questions, see Miss Condon or Mr. Wand.

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.

Meetings
A Cappella Club: Thursday after school in St. Daniel Rehearsal Room

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

December 17, 2012

CMAT

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation continue to be available today through Periods D, E, and F in the chapel.

At this time, All Christmas Drive families have been assigned for Saturday. If your group handed in forms, and did not receive family information in an envelope from Mrs. Bedore, than your group will not be able to participate this year due to the overwhelming response! If you have questions about your group's participation, please email or speak with Mrs. Bedore today. Groups that have been assigned a family, please arrive to St. Daniel's by 8:15 in BENET SPIRIT WEAR AND remember to bring your packet containing your family information, the Christmas card for your family, AND the directions for the day. Thank you Redwings for Rising up and being so generous with your donations during the Christmas Drive Fundraising and be willing to give your time this Saturday to participate in our shopping day.

Safety
In light of the home invasion incident in our area last Tuesday and the tragedy at the grammar school in Newtown, CT, the Deans' Office has reviewed our own safe/secure procedures with all faculty and staff. Should it ever be the case that we need to place our own school on full lockdown (as opposed to the modified lockdown we implemented last Tuesday) students need to remember the following:

Students and teachers should remain in their locked classroom in a corner away from the door until an all-clear is given.

Students who are in the hallways or other areas away from their classroom should report to the nearest classroom where teachers have been instructed to let them in

Students must keep completely quiet until an all-clear is given.

Christmas Drive

Tomorrow is a red and green dress down day. For a $2 donation, you can substitute a red and/or green top for your normal uniform shirt and tie. Uniform pants/skirts are still required.

Continue to buy your raffle tickets all this week!

The you've been Elfed meeting is after school today. Your $5 is do by today. If you can't make it to the meeting you must talk to Mr Frey in the SG office today.

There is gingerbread house making after school today!

Trivia night is tomorrow, Tuesday! Get your teams of 6 for $20 and sign up ASAP.

Tomorrow is red and green day for $2. Don't forget to see what kind of slop days are going on all week!

Sophomores and Juniors
If you did not pick up your PSAT results from your counselor on Friday, please see your counselor today.

Marians
Senior Marians -Please bring your stocking to Miss Condon's room tomorrow (Tuesday)!!

Junior Marians - Just a reminder that we will meet tomorrow during lunch/homeroom! Please bring your stockings and your cookies to share!

Girls' Track
Girls' Track - There will be a meeting for any girl interested in running track this season on Wednesday after school. The meeting should last 10-15 minutes.

Counseling Department
Please pick up your PSAT results from your counselor today, December 14th, in the gym lobby during your lunch/homeroom period.

LOGOS
There will be a LOGOS Third Day meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 18th after school in the chapel. All former Logos attendees are invited and encouraged to attend.

Sophomore Baseball
Anyone interested in playing sophomore baseball in the Spring, please meet in room M224 next Tuesday at 3:15.

Mock Trial
Attention: all those on the state mock trial team--forms will be in the Dean's office. Pick them up and return them by Wednesday to the Dean's Office.

Art Club
We will continue to pain shoes tomorrow, so bring your shoes! Also bring some goodies for a Christmas Party. T116 at 3:15. New members are welcome.

Sketch/Improv
Is that Michelle Obama? No, it is a team of line dancing babies in ponchos. Come to Sketch and Improv club this Tuesday right after school in Mr.Corrigan's room. If you are greeted at the door by a sumo wrestler dressed as a penguin, do not be alarmed. You are in the right place.

December 14, 2012

CMAT

The last mass today is beginning this period. Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 12:40-3:30 in the chapel.

At this time, All Christmas Drive families have been assigned for Saturday. If your group handed in forms, and did not receive family information in an envelope from Mrs. Bedore, than your group will not be able to participate this year due to the overwhelming response! If you have questions about your group's participation, please email or speak with Mrs. Bedore today. Groups that have been assigned a family, please arrive to St. Daniel's by 8:15 in BENET SPIRIT WEAR AND remember to bring your packet containing your family information, the Christmas card for your family, AND the directions for the day. Thank you Redwings for Rising up and being so generous with your donations during the Christmas Drive Fundraising and be willing to give your time this Saturday to participate in our shopping day.

Colleges

Shadows

We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools: Gower, Notre Dame, Heritage Grove, Hadley, Cardinal Joseph Bernadine, Kennedy, Washington.

Christmas Drive

Today is the last day to bid on the dean for a day, comfy chair, and back entrance parking pass silent auctions. Make your final bids!

Bring in your money for you've been elfed to the sg office!

Sign up your teams of 6 for student faculty trivia night this Tuesday! Show your teachers who has all the secret knowledge!

Come to the international dinner tonight! Each dish you bring will count as an hour of service hours! 5$ to get in! Stay for the girls basketball game after!

Marians
Don't forget that your Christmas stockings are due next week! Don't disappoint the boy or girl who you volunteered to help. Any questions, see your Marians leader.

Ornithology Club
The Ornithology Club invites you to join them for a Birdwalk with the DuPage Birding Club on Saturday, December 15th at 8:30 A.M. at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

Medical Club
Come to medical club's Christmas drive celebration on Wednesday, December 19th! There will be juice, donuts, and lots of other goodies for all who attend. We will also be discussing plans for next semester! See you there! Contact Sammi Denney with any questions.

French Club
All French Club members who plan to attend the Christmas Lunch at Mon Ami Gabi Restaurant on Sunday, Dec. 16, should bring their signed Parent-permit form to Madame Lukowski TODAY.

Bowling
Just a reminder that the tour of Lisle Lanes will begin at 3:30 this afternoon. Also, if you would still like to join the Bowling Club see Mr. or Mrs. Strahl or come to Lisle Lanes and we'll get you started.

German Club
The German Club will hold their annual Christmas party next Tuesday in B203. Please sign up in B203 today. 

Counseling Department
Please pick up your PSAT results from your counselor today, December 14th, in the gym lobby during your lunch/homeroom period.

LOGOS
There will be a LOGOS Third Day meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 18th after school in the chapel. All former Logos attendees are invited and encouraged to attend.

Sophomore Baseball
Anyone interested in playing sophomore baseball in the Spring, please meet in room M224 next Tuesday at 3:15.

Sophomores and Juniors
Please pick up your PSAT results from your counselor tomorrow, December 14th, in the gym lobby during your lunch/homeroom period.

Spirit Store
The Spirit Store will be open Thursday from 7:15 to 9am and 11-1pm.The store will also be open Friday from 11-1pm. Please stop by and do some Christmas shopping!

Bacon Friday
The show must go on!!! After the first Bacon Friday we have made some adjustments. Bacon will be cooked outside the caf. If you would like to receive some of this delicious bacon, it will be served in the caf and Mrs Alcorns room T104. What's better then the smell of Bacon in the morning. BE THERE!!!

Giving Tree
There is an NHS sponsored giving tree in Martins Lobby. Please take an ornament off of the tree and bring the gift to the Dean's Office by the end of next week.

December 12, 2012

CMAT

The last mass today is beginning this period. Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 12:40-3:30 in the chapel.

Colleges

Shadows

We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools: Plank JH, Science and Arts, St. James, Hinsdale South, Cardinal Joseph, St. Mary Immaculate, Heritage Grove, Washington, St. Petronille

Christmas Drive

There will be a meeting for all those signed up to be indentured elves on Friday after school in St. Jude Commons. Your group must attend in order to be eligible to be an elf. The meeting should last about 15 minutes.

Before school and during lunch we will be selling raffle tickets! Your raffle ticket will buy you a chance at all of the raffles, so buy them sooner for more chances to win. Tickets cost 1$ each, or 6 tickets for 5$.

This week we will be auctioning off prime parking spots behind Benet. With these spots, you will be given a pass to exit Benet via the back drive, no lines! The silent auction for this item is on the SG office windows.

There will also be a silent auction for a comfy chair for a day. Your student government president and vice president will push around for the day in your very own comfy chair! See the SG office window.

Have you always wanted to be Dean for a day? Now is your chance! Make your bid on the SG office window!

We will be selling hot chocolate before school throughout the Christmas Drive in Martins. Stop by to warm up with a delicious drink!

Sophomore Baseball
Anyone interested in playing sophomore baseball in the Spring, please meet in room M224 next Tuesday at 3:15.

Sophomores and Juniors
Please pick up your PSAT results from your counselor tomorrow, December 14th, in the gym lobby during your lunch/homeroom period.

Spirit Store
The Spirit Store will be open Thursday from 7:15 to 9am and 11-1pm.The store will also be open Friday from 11-1pm. Please stop by and do some Christmas shopping!

Bacon Friday
The show must go on!!! After the first Bacon Friday we have made some adjustments. Bacon will be cooked outside the caf. If you would like to receive some of this delicious bacon, it will be served in the caf and Mrs Alcorn's room T104. What's better then the smell of Bacon in the morning. BE THERE!!!

Giving Tree
There is an NHS sponsored giving tree in Martins Lobby. Please take an ornament off of the tree and bring the gift to the Dean's Office by the end of next week.

December 11, 2012

CMAT

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

Shoppers, get your Christmas Drive Team shopping forms into Mrs. Bedore in the Campus Ministry Office today! There are plenty of families remaining to shop for!

Senor Marth is taking the bus and a sleigh full of toys to Our Lady of Angel's this Saturday, December 15th for their annual Christmas Party. A few spots remain for students who would like to attend. Sign up is on the Service board in Joseph's hall.

This Wednesday is our Campus Ministry trip to Feed My Starving Children, if you are signed up to attend, please check your Benet email for more information. A bus will leave Benet to go to FMSC at 5:00 from the back cafeteria doors.

Colleges

Shadows

We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools: St. Dennis, Granger, St. Scholastica, Edison.

Catalyst
Any juniors who attended the November Catalyst and are interested in leading the February retreat, see Miss Condon in B205 to pick up an application.

NHS Service Hours
You can earn an hour of service for NHS by making six Christmas cards for returning soldiers. Make sure to sign your first name only on the cards but attach a post-it with your full name and grade so your time can be recorded. Bring your cards to the Deans Office anytime this week. Take full advantage of this opportunity to both thank the men and women for their service and also to earn service hours that you can fit in even with your busy schedule.

Christmas Drive
Have you ever wanted to see Mr. Veselik dunk? Mr. Bartkus rain in threes from behind the arc? Senor Frey dominate the paint? If so, come on out to the student-faculty basketball game this Tuesday night at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for a $5 donation to the Christmas drive, and every ticket enrolls you in a raffle to win great prizes. Let's pack the gym on Tuesday and see if the faculty can keep their three year winning streak over the students alive.

Before school and during lunch we will be selling raffle tickets! Your raffle ticket will buy you a chance at all of the raffles, so buy them sooner for more chances to win. Tickets cost 1$ each, or 6 tickets for 5$.

This week we will be auctioning off prime parking spots behind Benet. With these spots, you will be given a pass to exit Benet via the back drive, no lines! The silent auction for this item is on the SG office windows.

There will also be a silent auction for a comfy chair for a day. Your student government president and vice president will push around for the day in your very own comfy chair! See the SG office window.

Have you always wanted to be Dean for a day? Now is your chance! Make your bid on the SG office window!

Penny wars start this week! The classes will be competing against each other for a chance to win a slop day on Friday! Every penny counts as a positive point for your class. Put silver coins in your opponent's buckets. Each silver coin will be negative points! May the seniors, sorry, may the best class win!

We will be selling hot chocolate before school throughout the Christmas Drive in Martins. Stop by to warm up with a delicious drink!

Art Club
Today we are painting shoes! So bring canvas shoes or any other non-textured shoes you would like to paint. 3:15, Tuesday, T116.

Sketch Comedy and Improv
You may have been wondering why there hasn't been a Sketch Comedy and Improv Club announcement lately. You may have been sad or depressed or even sought professional help for funniness withdrawal. Well Sketch Comedy Club is back TODAY from 3:10-4:15 in Mr. Corrigan's room-T109. Sketch comedy club: it's like a party but without the party hats.

Film Club
Film Club will meet on Wednesday from 2:40 to 3:40. We will be watching Elf. New members are always welcome!

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 ideas for Christmas Drive. New members are always welcome.

Book Club
Come to book club!!
We are reading Paper Towns by John Green and will meet next Wednesday, December 19, to discuss it.
There will be cookies and juice pouches!

Political Club
The Political Club will meet Thursday after school in room B301. The topic for this week's meeting will be the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. New members are always welcome!

Sophomore Girls' Soccer
There is a meeting on Friday during 5A outside the large gym.

Dean's Office Daily Announcements

December 7, 2012

CMAT

Adoration and Reconciliation continue to be available today through periods D, E, and F in the chapel.

Shoppers, get your Christmas Drive Team shopping forms into Mrs. Bedore in the Campus Ministry Office today! There are plenty of families remaining to shop for!

Senor Marth is taking the bus and a sleigh full of toys to Our Lady of Angel's this Saturday, December 15th for their annual Christmas Party. A few spots remain for students who would like to attend. Sign up is on the Service board in Joseph's hall.

This Wednesday is our Campus Ministry trip to Feed My Starving Children, if you are signed up to attend, please check your Benet email for more information. A bus will leave Benet to go to FMSC at 5:00 from the back cafeteria doors.

Colleges

Shadows

We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools: Ira Jones, St. Petronille, St. James, Saints Peter and Paul, Washington.

Catalyst
Any juniors who attended the November Catalyst and are interested in leading the February retreat, see Miss Condon in B205 to pick up an application.

National Merit Semi-Finalists
Please see your college counselor today!

Marians
On Tuesday, Sophomore Marians will be distributing pink ribbons for students interested in creating Breast Cancer Awareness. We hope everyone will wear a pink ribbon to end the fight against breast cancer!

NHS Service Hours
You can earn an hour of service for NHS by making six Christmas cards for returning soldiers. Make sure to sign your first name only on the cards but attach a post-it with your full name and grade so your time can be recorded. Bring your cards to the Deans Office anytime this week. Take full advantage of this opportunity to both thank the men and women for their service and also to earn service hours that you can fit in even with your busy schedule.

Christmas Drive
Have you ever wanted to see Mr. Veselik dunk? Mr. Bartkus rain in threes from behind the arc? Senor Frey dominate the paint? If so, come on out to the student-faculty basketball game this Tuesday night at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for a $5 donation to the Christmas drive, and every ticket enrolls you in a raffle to win great prizes. Let's pack the gym on Tuesday and see if the faculty can keep their three year winning streak over the students alive.

Before school and during lunch we will be selling raffle tickets! Your raffle ticket will buy you a chance at all of the raffles, so buy them sooner for more chances to win. Tickets cost 1$ each, or 6 tickets for 5$.

This week we will be auctioning off prime parking spots behind Benet. With these spots, you will be given a pass to exit Benet via the back drive, no lines! The silent auction for this item is on the SG office windows.

There will also be a silent auction for a comfy chair for a day. Your student government president and vice president will push around for the day in your very own comfy chair! See the SG office window.

Have you always wanted to be Dean for a day? Now is your chance! Make your bid on the SG office window!

Penny wars start this week! The classes will be competing against each other for a chance to win a slop day on Friday! Every penny counts as a positive point for your class. Put silver coins in your opponents buckets. Each silver coin will be negative points! May the seniors, sorry, may the best class win!

We will be selling hot chocolate before school throughout the Christmas Drive in Martins. Stop by to warm up with a delicious drink!

Coat Drive
Students, don't forget to ask your parents to check their closets for any unneeded coats that you may donate to the Christmas drive for Maternity BVM parish in Chicago.

Christmas Drive Breakfast
The Mothers' Club is sponsoring an All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Breakfast on Tuesday, December 11. Join us before school in the cafeteria. For $5, you can get your fill of pancakes, bacon, smoothies, and other home-baked treats!!

NHS
NHS members please bring in your baked goods this week and next week. See your email or the board outside of the Dean's Office to check your assigned day. Remember, each baked good counts for an hour of your service hours!

This week the NHS will be having a bake sale during lunch! Stop by the table in front to purchase your baked goods!

NHS will be selling raffle tickets to choose a song for Feel Good Friday! Buy one for 50 cents or 3 for a dollar during lunch!

Art Club
Tomorrow we are painting shoes! So bring canvas shoes or any other non-textured shoes you would like to paint. 3:15, Tuesday, T116.

Spanish Club
Attention Spanish Club Members. This Wednesday evening the Spanish Club will be attending a special Spanish mass for the feast day of the Virgen de Guadalupe. See Mrs. Sterner in M24 for details.

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 ideas for Christmas Drive. New members are always welcome.

Christmas Concert
Going to watch your brother/sister/cousin/best friend perform in the Christmas concerts this week? Why not earn NHS hours while you're there!? Student volunteers are needed to sell tickets, usher, and pass out programs on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday nights; and on Sunday afternoon. NHS hours are given. You must sign up in the dean's office shifts are two hours.
See Mrs. Rogalski with any questions.

Drama
Set construction resumes today immediately after school!

December 7, 2012

CMAT

Mass is being offered in the chapel during 9^th period today.

All students who signed up to attend Feed My Starving Children on Wednesday, December 12th from 5:45-7:30 should check their Benet emails to confirm with Mrs. Bedore that they will be attending. There are many students who would like to attend if someone on the original list cannot.

You are invited to attend the 9:45 Mass in the Little Flower Chapel on Sunday morning before the Benet 5K. We look forward to seeing you there!

Students who are interested participating in the Christmas Drive as a shopping team can pick up their forms by the Service bulletin board, by the Campus Ministry Office, or in the Dean's Office. Teams who have packets complete with signed permission forms from all members of the team should turn them in directly to Mrs Bedore in the campus ministry office to receive the name and details of the family you will be shopping for.

Anyone interested in accompanying Senor Marth to Our Lady of Angels on Saturday, December 15th at 7:45 a.m. to transport and distribute toys for the OLA Christmas party, may sign up on the Service Bulletin Board. Gently used or new toys are being collected in Senor Marth's classroom or Mrs. Bedore's office. Thank You!

Students who have not picked up their shoe or candy in the chapel from St. Nicholas Day yesterday, should do so today.

The list of student's attending the trip to Appalachia will be up on the Service and Campus Ministry bulletin boards at lunch today and posted on line.

Colleges

Shadows

We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools: Crone, O'Neill, Hadley, Kennedy, St. Cletus, St. Raymond, St. Isaac Jogues, Scullen, Highlands.

Coat Drive
Students, don't forget to ask your parents to check their closets for any unneeded coats that you may donate to the Christmas drive for Maternity BVM parish in Chicago.

Christmas Drive Dance
This Saturday, come out to kick-off the Christmas Drive in style with our semi-formal Yule Ball. The dance will be held from 7:30 - 10:30 in alumni gym and tickets can be purchased at the door for a 10 dollar donation to the Christmas Drive. Dates are optional, semi-formal attire is recommended, and lasting memories are guaranteed.

Packet Pick-up
Those already registered for this Sunday's 5K can pick up their race materials on either Saturday or Sunday. Saturday, volunteers will be in Martin's Lobby from 1-4 pm. If you are not able to pick up your materials then, volunteers will be on campus starting at 9 am on Sunday morning so you can grab these before the race. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Veselik or Mr. Frey.

SG
Volunteers are needed to set up for the 5K. Set up is Saturday at noon – meet in the lobby!

NHS
Important clarification regarding the 5K race this Sunday:

Students who volunteer to help at this event CAN earn NHS service hours for their time. I repeat, service hours will be given for student workers (not student runners) at the 5K. See you there!

Spirit Store
The Spirit Store will be open before and after the 5K event on Sunday, December 9th. Please stop by and do some Christmas shopping!

Christmas Drive Breakfast
The Mothers' Club is sponsoring an All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Breakfast on Tuesday, December 11. Join us before school in the cafeteria. For $5, you can get your fill of pancakes, bacon, smoothies, and other home-baked treats!!

NHS
NHS will be selling raffle tickets to choose a song for Feel Good Friday! Buy one for 50 cents or 3 for a dollar during lunch!

Candy Cane Elves
There will be a brief meeting for all those signed up to be candy cane elves today in St. Jude Commons after school. This will start at 3:05. If you can't make it, please see Mr. Frey sometime today.

French Club
French Club students who wish to attend the annual Christmas Party at Mon Ami Gabi Restaurant on Sunday, December 16, should sign up in room M20 as soon as possible. Pick up a Parent-permit form when you sign up.

Christmas Concerts
The music department's Christmas concerts next week need student volunteers for ticketing and ushering. Sign up sheets are in the Dean's office - NHS hours will be given! See Mrs Rogalski if you have questions!

December 5, 2012

CMAT

Senor Marth will be joining Our Lady of Angels for a Christmas Party on Saturday, December 15th. The Benet bus will leave at 7:45. If you are not helping with the Christmas Drive Shopping that day but you still want to share the Christmas Spirit with others, sign up on the Service Bulletin Board. Sr. Stephanie from Our Lady of Angels is also looking for gently used or new toys for the party. If you have any toys to spare, you can bring them to Senor Marth or Mrs. Bedore in the Campus Ministry office before December 15th.

Get your sleigh team ready for the Christmas Drive as students are invited to form a team of 4-5 people to do Christmas Drive shopping on the morning of December 15th at Target and Jewel. Permission slips are available in the Dean's Office, the Campus Ministry Office, OR the Service bulletin board. Each team should turn in their permission slips stapled together and DIRECTLY to Mrs. Bedore in the Campus Ministry office so that you can receive the information about the family you will be shopping for. ALL teams' paperwork needs to be turned in by December 12th. The first 85 groups to turn their group forms in will receive shopping duties! Ready, Set, SHOP!

Campus Ministry is headed to St. Pat's nursing home on Thursday, December 6th for a holiday visit and games. If you plan on attending and need a ride, meet Mrs. Bedore by the back cafeteria door at 3:15. Others will meet directly at St. Pat's. Make sure to turn in your permission slip before going!

Do you have enough DRIVE? Christmas DRIVE that is? If not, join us for Pack the Chapel on St. Nicholas Day, Thursday at 7:10 a.m. St. Nicholas and the doughnuts & cider supplied by the Moms group will give you the DRIVE you need!

ITS A SWEET DEAL! Donate 2.00 or more at lunch or in the Dean's office and bring an OLD SHOE to school December 5th, the eve of St. Nicholas day...leave your shoe in the chapel on Wednesday and St. Nicholas will pay a visit on St. Nicholas Day. Remember, the more you give...the more you'll ENJOY!

Colleges

Shadows

We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools: Neuqua Valley, Butler JH, St. Joseph, Traughber JH, Scullen, McClure, All Saints, Kingswood, St. Michael, Kingswood

Marians
Freshman Marians will meet Thursday during their lunch & homeroom period in Mr. Kazlauskas' room, J307. All Freshman women are invited to attend.

Attention Senior Marians -

Just a reminder that we will meet today during 6th/F period. Please make sure to attend as we will be discussing our Christmas service project.

Sophomore Marians - Don't forget to bring your fleece to our meeting tomorrow. Length of material should be 7 ft.

Christmas Drive Dance
This Saturday, come out to kick-off the Christmas Drive in style with our semi-formal Yule Ball. The dance will be held from 7:30 - 10:30 in alumni gym and tickets can be purchased at the door for a 10 dollar donation to the Christmas Drive. Dates are optional, semi-formal attire is recommended, and lasting memories are guaranteed.

Packet Pick-up
Those already registered for this Sunday's 5K can pick up their race materials on either Saturday or Sunday. Saturday, volunteers will be in Martin's Lobby from 1-4 pm. If you are not able to pick up your materials then, volunteers will be on campus starting at 9 am on Sunday morning so you can grab these before the race. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Veselik or Mr. Frey.

5K
There will be a meeting for any student that would like to volunteer to work this Sunday's 5(K) for the Drive / Christmas Drive 5K immediately after school on Thursday in St. Jude Commons. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make the meeting, you must email Mr. Veselik letting him know that you cannot attend the meeting.

Christmas Drive Breakfast
The Mothers' Club is sponsoring an All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Breakfast on Tuesday, December 11. Join us before school in the cafeteria. For $5, you can get your fill of pancakes, bacon, smoothies, and other home-baked treats!!

Student-Faculty Basketball Game
This year as part of the Christmas Drive, SG will be sponsoring a student vs. faculty basketball game on Tuesday December 11th from 7:30-9:30. The game will be four quarters long and will take place in the small gym. Students are invited to attend for 5 dollars, but the teachers are also looking for some worthy opponents. Anyone interested in playing the teachers is asked to assemble a team of 5-10 players and bid on this opportunity. A sign up sheet is located outside the SG office, and the team with the highest bid will get the opportunity to take on their teachers. Good luck...you'll need it.

French Club
Students who plan to participate in French Club's "Bonhomme de Neige Secret"

should sign up in Room M20 by Thursday, December 6. The drawing will be

on Friday.

Film club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 in M121. We will be finishing John Tucker Must Die.

Spanish Club
There will be a meeting for all Spanish club officers tomorrow at 7:20. The yearbook picture will be taken.

Yoga Club
Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas cookies popping your uniform buttons? Too much homework got you feeling stressed? Need to relax? Come to Yoga Club this Thursday at 3:15 in Room M25. All levels of experience welcome. We hope to see you there!

Ornithology Club
Due to a special request from Mr. Veselik, the Ornithology Club has postponed the weekly meeting to Friday. Let's pack the chapel you guys!

Broadcasting Club
The Broadcasting club will have an important meeting Thursday after school in meeting room 1 in the library. All current members should attend and new members are welcome.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a meeting in S119, Mrs. Volin's room, today, after school from 3:00 - 4:00. We'll be discussing ideas for Christmas Drive. New members are always welcome.

Detention
Will be held on Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in room M26. The list is posted on the Dean's Office Bulletin Board.

December 3, 2012

CMAT

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation continue to be available today through periods D, E, and F in the chapel.

Have a HO, HO, HOLY start to your St. Nick's Day...Pack the chapel for the 7:10 a.m. Mass on Thursday, December 6th for the Christmas Drive and receive some Donut HO, HO, Hole from the mother's club after Mass!

Colleges
Northern Illinois College of Engineering

Shadows

We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools: Glen Crest, Timothy Christian, Hadley, St. Mary Immaculate, St. Joseph

5K
There will be a meeting for any student that would like to volunteer to work this Sunday's 5(K) for the Drive / Christmas Drive 5K immediately after school on Thursday in St. Jude Commons. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make the meeting, you must email Mr. Veselik letting him know that you cannot attend the meeting.

Student-Faculty Basketball Game
This year as part of the Christmas Drive, SG will be sponsoring a student vs. faculty basketball game on Tuesday December 11th from 7:30-9:30. The game will be four quarters long and will take place in the small gym. Students are invited to attend for 5 dollars, but the teachers are also looking for some worthy opponents. Anyone interested in playing the teachers is asked to assemble a team of 5-10 players and bid on this opportunity. A sign up sheet is located outside the SG office, and the team with the highest bid will get the opportunity to take on their teachers. Good luck...you'll need it.

Candy Cane Elves
Anyone interested in being a candy cane elf for the Christmas Drive should sign up outside of the SG office. A sign-up sheet is posted and will stay up until Thursday of this week.

Fitness Club
Fitness Club will not meet this week.

Yearbook Club
Yearbook will be meeting everyday after school this week to prepare for deadline number 3. We are passing the halfway mark so please come help out! Don't forget about deadline Fri filled with fun and food. Hope to see you in the IBM lab.

Spanish Club Coat Drive
Hola amigos,

The Spanish Club is sponsoring a coat drive to benefit the families of Maternity BVM Parish and school in Chicago. Please check your closets for unneeded winter coats, jackets and hoodies. All sizes will be appreciated, especially children's.

Drop off in M24 or in the large box in the lobby.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a meeting in S119, Mrs. Volin's room, this Wednesday. We'll be discussing ideas for Christmas Drive and the May trips to Chinatown and Anime Central. Anyone interested please come join us.

Improve and Sketch Comedy
You got 99 problems and not going to Sketch Comedy and Improv Club is definitely 1. So fix that by coming to to today's meeting from 3:15 to 4:15 in Mr. Corrigan's classroom-T109.So show up today or we will find you, take pictures of you sleeping and draw mustaches on the pictures and laugh about it.

Musical
Auditions for the Musical - The Sound of Music - begin today after school.

The audition times have been posted on the door of the Auditorium.

BE EARLY for your assigned time, we will be ahead of schedule.

See Mr. Wand or Ms. Condon with questions.

Set Construction
Set construction for the Sound of Music begins after school today in the Scene Shop of St. Daniel Hall.

November 30, 2012

CMAT

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

Sign up for Our Lady of Angels Food Pantry December 1st, Game Day at St. Patrick's Nursing Home on December 6th, and Feed My Starving Children on December 12th are up on the Service Bulletin Board. Give the gift of service to others this Holiday Season!

Those attending the Our Lady of Food Pantry this weekend should remember to wear Benet spirit wear and be at the back cafeteria entrance on Saturday, December 1st at 7:45. Check your Benet emails for details.

Join us next Thursday, December 6th, St. Nicholas Day to kick off Benet's Annual Christmas drive as we PACK the chapel at the 7:10 a.m. Mass and pray to St. Nicholas, patron St. of children to bless our work in the Christmas Drive and help it prosper. Our mother's club will be in the St. Nicholas Day spirit too and as they are handing out doughnuts and apple cider after the Mass.

Colleges
Northern Illinois College of Engineering

Shadows

Logos
Leadership applications are posted on the Logos web page. if interested in leading the January retreat please return your application to Mr R. Marth by next Tuesday after school.

There is space available for males on the January and February retreats.

Juniors you may begin to register for the April retreat. See Mr Marth if you have questions?

German Club
The German Club is going to Kriskringlemarkt this Sunday. Please sign up in B203 today.

Christmas Drive 5K
Online registration for Benet's first Christmas Drive 5K ends this Friday, November 30^th! Cost for the event is $25 and includes a t-shirt and food after the race. To sign up, go to http://www.benet.org/ and clink on the link.

Bird Club
The bird of the week is the Bald Eagle.

Improv Club
Do you ever wish you could say witty things to your friends at the right time? Do you ever wish you had friends? If so, come to Sketch Comedy and Improv Club this Monday from 3:15 to 4:15 in Mr. Corrigan's classroom- T109. Games will be played, laughs will be had, and hate crimes will not be comitted

Environmental Club
A reminder to all students who will be going with the Environmental Club on Tuesday to make Supercrayons: Participants need to pick up a permission form from Mrs. Volin, have it signed by their parents and turn it in BEFORE Tuesday. The form is also available on the Environmental Club's Edline page.

Guitar Club
'Tis the season to rock and roll. Come one, come all to kick off the Christmas Drive at the Guitar Club Concert, Saturday at 7 PM in St. Daniel's. We'll be playing everything from acoustic solos to alternative and classic rock. Admission is $5 for the Christmas drive. Come out to hear your friends - and even a few of your teachers - perform Saturday night. 

French Club
French club students who wish to participate in "Le Bonhomme de Neige secret" activity should sign up in Room M20 by next Thursday, Dec. 6. Names will be drawn next Friday.

Benet Hockey
Friday Night Benet (11/30) varsity hockey team takes on St. Viator at 9:05pm, @t 7 bridges ice arena.
Saturday Afternoon (12/1) It's Benet vs St. Rita. JV starts at 3:40pm and the varsity at 5:10pm, @ 7 bridges ice arena.
The Varsity game vs St. Rita will also be broadcast on High Scool Cube. Check it out.

Basketball
Come cheer on the boys basketball team AT HOME Friday night! Let's cheer them on against Ridgewood High School and keep an undefeated home court! It's the last home game for a while so make sure you make it to the game! The theme is jersey night!! Tip off at 7:30!

Beard Growing
The Christmas Drive Beard Growing Contest starts on Monday, December 3rd. Any male planning to compete MUST buy their $15 pass on Monday morning in the SG office. You must be clean shaven to buy a pass!

November 27, 2012

CMAT

Thursday's Masses will be offered during periods C and D.

Sign up for Our Lady of Angels Food Pantry December 1st, Game Day at St. Patrick's Nursing Home on December 6th, and Feed My Starving Children on December 12th are up on the Service Bulletin Board. Give the gift of service to others this Holiday Season!

Those attending the Our Lady of Food Pantry this weekend should remember to wear Benet spirit wear and be at the back cafeteria entrance on Saturday, December 1st at 7:45. Check your Benet emails for details.

Due to Mrs. Bedore and Ms. Morris attending Logos this week, there will be NO Freshman Marians this Thursday. Ladies, come back strong on Thursday, December 6th to hear our Holiday plans!

Please pray for the seniors and faculty and staff who will be attending Logos over the next three days that they may grow closer to God and each other through the experience.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from: St. Michael, Madison, Hill, Westfield, St. Dominic, Hadley, Hinsdale MS, St. Mary Immaculate, Sacred Heart TX, Century, Scullen, St. Isaac Jogues. 

Musical Auditions
Auditions for the musical - The Sound of Music - begin next Monday, Dec. 3.The last audition clinic is today, Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:30 on the stage in St. Daniel Hall.

Sign up for an audition time at the music office.

See Mr. Wand or Ms. Condon with questions!

Juniors
THIS Thursday night, the College Counselors will be holding our College Search Program. Topics to be covered... how to get started (if you haven't already), making college visits, the importance of your college planning conference with your college counselor, how your GPA and ACT/SAT scores will be evaluated by colleges, and much more!

Our program will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in St. Daniel Hall. We hope to see you there.

Yearbook
There is a yearbook meeting Wednesday after school in the IBM lab. Please come join the fun.

Film Club
Film Club will meet Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 in room M121. We will be watching John Tucker Must Die. New members are always welcome

Christmas Drive 5K
Online registration for Benet's first Christmas Drive 5K ends this Friday, November 30^th! Cost for the event is $25 and includes a t-shirt and food after the race. To sign up, go to http://www.benet.org/ and clink on the link.

Book Club
The Book Club will meet today at 3PM in Mr. Stracco's room M125 to discuss Life of Pi. All new members are welcomed. Juice in boxes available. Book Club...like golf but a real sport.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a meeting in S119, Mrs. Volin's room, after school today. We will be watching some episodes from the BBC series, Sherlock. New members are always welcome.

Sophomore Marians
Sophomore Marians will meet on Thursday during period E in B201. Bring your lunch.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club will have a mandatory meeting Wednesday (TODAY!!!!) right after school. Final announcements about Saturday's concert will be discussed.

Remember Redwings, that concert will be at 7 pm on Saturday. Come contribute $5 to charity and listen to your peers play!

Basketball Manager
Do you love basketball? Do you especially follow Benet Basketball? Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic fan? If so, the varsity team needs you. A basketball manager is needed for this season, and freshmen to seniors are welcome. Let your support for the game be reflected in your commitment. To get all the details, email Luca Valentino at benet2015@gmail.com. Please do so by Friday, and we will schedule an introductory meeting.

Detention
Detention will be held Thursday from 3:15 until 3:30 in M26. The list of names is on the Dean's Office Bulletin Board.

November 26, 2012

CMAT

Adoration and Reconciliation continue to be available today through periods D, E, and F in the chapel.

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from: St. Michael, Madison, Hill, Westfield, St. Dominic, Hadley, Hinsdale MS, St. Mary Immaculate, Sacred Heart TX, Century, Scullen, St. Isaac Jogues. 

PLAN
Attention Sophomores:

Please pick up your PLAN test results from your counselor tomorrow, November 27th, in the gym lobby during your lunch/homeroom period.

Musical Auditions
Auditions for the musical - The Sound of Music - begin next Monday, Dec. 3. There are 2 clinics to help you prepare - Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:30 on the stage in St. Daniel Hall. Sign up for an audition time at the music office. See Mr. Wand or Ms. Condon with questions!

Lisle Library Tutoring
Volunteers are needed to tutor at the Lisle Library on Tuesday after school from 3:30 to 5:00. There is a limit of three volunteers per week. Volunteers must sign up in advance on the service project bulletin board and sign in when you arrive at the library. Please see Christian Yon with any questions.

Christmas Drive 5K
Online registration for Benet's first Christmas Drive 5K ends this Friday, November 30^th! Cost for the event is $25 and includes a t-shirt and food after the race. To sign up, go to http://www.benet.org/ and clink on the link.

Basketball Manager
Do you love basketball? Do you especially follow Benet Basketball? Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic fan? If so, the varsity team needs you. A basketball manager is needed for this season, and freshmen to seniors are welcome. Let your support for the game be reflected in your commitment. To get all the details, email Luca Valentino at benet2015@gmail.com. Please do so by Friday, and we will schedule an introductory meeting.

Model UN
Model UN will meet at 7am Wednesday morning in Room B402. All members must attend in order to go to next week's conference. Please bring copies of your black papers.

Sketch Comedy and Improv Club
Attention: the world is slated to end in less than a month. As Benet students, this can only mean 1 thing. You only have a month to join Sketch Comedy and Improv Club. Lucky for you, there is a meeting right after school today from 3:15 to 4:15 in T109- Mr. Corrigan's classroom. Cookies and juiceboxes will not be served.

November 21, 2012

CMAT

Mass is being celebrated in the chapel during G & H.

Sign up sheets for the trip to the Ronald McDonald are now up. See the CMAT Board for more information.

Sign up is now available on the campus ministry board in St. Joseph's for the December 1st Trip to Our Lady of Angel's food and clothing pantry. Come experience the joy of Christmas when the spirit of giving and receiving is truly present. Limited spaces are available so sign up today!

Colleges
US Air Force Academy
Boston College
Harvard

Shadows
Benet Herald
Attention Benet Herald Writers – there is a meeting immediately after school today in the library for those who want to write for Sports, School News, or SG News.

Broadcasting Club
The meeting has been relocated to the cafeteria after school today.

Book Club
For their first book, the book club will be reading "Life of Pi” by Yann Martel.
Even if you did not attend the previous meeting, feel free to read the book and come. The meeting will be next Wednesday, November 28th, in Mr. Stracco's room, M125.
We will be discussing "Life of Pi” and selecting our next book.
New members are always welcome!!
There will be juice boxes and goldfish.

Science Alliance
Science Alliance will meet Wednesday after school in T106 to discuss building events. Those interested in Gravity Vehicle, Boomilever, and MagLev should try to attend.

Christmas Drive 5K
Sign-up for the Christmas Drive 5K Run/Walk at http://www.benet.org/. If you do not want to run, you can volunteer! Everything is online!

Blanket Babes
Come join Blanket Babes on Tuesday November 20th from 3:15 until 4:30 in the library to help make fleece blankets for the Children's hospital and Sharing Connections! Sign up on the Service bulletin board. NHS hours will be given. See Courtney Oei or Mary Beth King if you have any questions.

Sketch Comedy and Improv Club
Benet's Sketch Comedy and Improv Club will have a meeting next Monday, November 26th from 3:15-4:15. You do not have to be funny to join, you just have to have a pulse. Also, bring your friends, neighbors, unsupervised infants, or your grandparents- the more the merrier! Contact Ken Lumb, Katie O'Reilly, or Tessa O'Connell with any pressing questions, but contact your doctor if you experience more serious side effects.

November 20, 2012

CMAT

Mass is being celebrated in the chapel during G & H.

Sign up sheets for the trip to the Ronald McDonald are now up. See the CMAT Board for more information.

Sign up is now available on the campus ministry board in St. Joseph's for the December 1st Trip to Our Lady of Angel's food and clothing pantry. Come experience the joy of Christmas when the spirit of giving and receiving is truly present. Limited spaces are available so sign up today!

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from: St. Michael, Madison, Hill, Westfield, St. Dominic, Hadley, Hinsdale MS, St. Mary Immaculate, Sacred Heart TX, Century, Scullen, St. Isaac Jogues. 

Ditch Day
Benet Academy neither sponsors nor condones any type of "ditch day".
Students are reminded that the consequences for an unexcused absence are:
1. A 1-day in-school suspension
2. The loss of 5 points from the conduct grade if it is a first suspension and 10 points if it is a second suspension.
Students on suspension may not participate or attend any extracurricular activities on the day of their suspension

Benet Compliment
I am writing this letter in regards to the Benet National Honor's Society student volunteers that were so generous to donate their time to help us at SJA's 16th Annual Dinner Dance & Auction. I must say that we were tremendously pleased with the students' efforts to facilitate many aspects of the auction. They were genuinely helpful, respectful, dedicated, hard-working, and willing to help in any way whenever asked. They conducted themselves in a mature manner and we were proud to have them at our auction this year.

Please extend our most sincere appreciation to all the volunteers and be sure to inform all parties involved with the National Honor's Society, the impeccable efforts of all these students. Benet Academy should be very proud!

Thank you,

George and Jeannine Ossey

SJA Auction Chairs 2012

Broadcasting Club
There will be a meeting for the Broadcasting Club this Wednesday after school. The meeting will take place in Meeting Room 2 in the library. As always, new members are encouraged to come and are always welcome.

Book Club
For their first book, the book club will be reading "Life of Pi” by Yann Martel.
Even if you did not attend the previous meeting, feel free to read the book and come. The meeting will be next Wednesday, November 28th, in Mr. Stracco's room, M125.
We will be discussing "Life of Pi” and selecting our next book.
New members are always welcome!!
There will be juice boxes and goldfish.

Boys' Basketball
Come out to Naperville North tonight to cheer on the boys basketball team against Andrew! It's a blackout!! Tip off is at 5:30! Let's cheer them on so they can win and say, "That was easy."

Science Alliance
Science Alliance will meet Wednesday after school in T106 to discuss building events. Those interested in Gravity Vehicle, Boomilever, and MagLev should try to attend.

Christmas Drive 5K
Sign-up for the Christmas Drive 5K Run/Walk at http://www.benet.org/. If you do not want to run, you can volunteer! Everything is online!

Blanket Babes
Come join Blanket Babes on Tuesday November 20th from 3:15 until 4:30 in the library to help make fleece blankets for the Children's hospital and Sharing Connections! Sign up on the Service bulletin board. NHS hours will be given. See Courtney Oei or Mary Beth King if you have any questions.

November 14, 2012

CMAT

Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during G, H, and I and until 3:30 in the chapel.

College Visits

Shadows
NHS Hours
Interested in joining NHS next year and looking for service hours? Volunteer at PADS next Thursday the 15th from 5:30-8:30 at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Lisle where we will be cooking and serving food for the homeless. Sign up on the service project bulletin board or in the dean's office by next Wednesday. See Caroline Whang for more details.

Boys' Lacrosse
A Lacrosse Registration Meeting Wednesday Night November 14th at 7:00 PM in St. Jude Commons. Anyone who is interested in playing lacrosse in the spring should attend. Contact either Chris Kalebich or Jack Moran if you have any questions.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a short meeting in the cafeteria after school today from 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. All current members and new members are strongly encouraged to come.

Freshman Class Rep Petitions
Due by the end of the day on Wednesday in the Dean's Office.

Drama
The Drama Troupe invites you to attend this week's performances of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.
This dark comedy about two homicidal old ladies is an outrageously funny American Theater Classic. Performances are this Thursday and Friday night at 7pm and a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
Tickets will be sold during the lunch periods this week and at the door.

Christmas Drive 5K
Sign-up for the Christmas Drive 5K Run/Walk at http://www.benet.org/. If you do not want to run, you can volunteer! Everything is online!

Blanket Babes
Come join Blanket Babes on Tuesday November 20th from 3:15 until 4:30 in the library to help make fleece blankets for the Children's hospital and Sharing Connections! Sign up on the Service bulletin board. NHS hours will be given. See Courtney Oei or Mary Beth King if you have any questions.

Film Club
Film Club will meet this Wednesday from 2:45-3:45. We will be finishing She's the Man. Meeting room is M121.

Mock Trial
Attention all interested in Mock Trial: tryouts will be held both before and after school Tuesday, November 20th. A sign up sheet is in the deans office. Check your email for more details. If you were unable to attend the information session last week, please leave your name and email in the deans office so we can pass along the information.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club will be meeting Wednesday to practice for the concert coming up on December 1st. Please see Mr. Akin if you cannot participate this week but still plan on performing a song for the event.

Athletes
Any athlete signing a National Letter of Intent, please come to the gym lobby at 11:55 on Wednesday. Parents are invited and pictures will be taken of the signing!

St. Joan of Arc
Attention St Joan of Arc alum,

If you are interested in working the St Joan of Arc auction and earning 5 service hours this Friday night, please sign up in the Recruitment Office today with Mrs. Nadolski.

Football Ticket Sales
Tuesday...Faculty can purchase tickets starting tomorrow after 11 AM...(2 tickets per)
Tuesday...tickets will be sold to Juniors and Seniors and lunch and Homeroom (1 ticket per student)

Weds.......All classes..Frosh, Soph, Juniors and Seniors at Lunch and Homeroom (1 ticket per student)
Weds......1:00 PM Tickets to be sold to Varsity Football and Cheer families

2:00 PM Tickets to be sold to Soph Football and Cheer families

3:00 PM Tickets to be sold to Frosh Football and Cheer families

3:45 to 5:30 Open to the public

Thursday 9am to 2 pm ticket sales to the public and 3:45 to 5:30 PM
Friday 9am to 2 pm ticket sales to the public...if tickets are available.
The game 6:00 PM Saturday
Vs Lincoln Way East
At Benedictine University
$6:00 per ticket
Gates open 4:30 PM

Thank You
The Recruitment office would like to thank all of the students who assisted us in the two Open Houses. Your efforts, enthusiasm and hard work were very evident. So many families commented on the job our students did and you are great examples of what Benet Academy is all about.

Students needing to have their NHS sheets signed, can come to the Recruitment office and see Mrs. Nadolski or Mr. Gaughan. Thanks again to everyone.

BBC
There will be a meeting after school tomorrow, Thursday, in the half-time room. The meeting will be about 40 minutes.

Volunteers
NHS members, Mr. Leffler is looking for 4-6 volunteers to help out with the drama production. Shifts are Thursday or Friday from 6-8 pm and Sunday from 1-3 pm. Check the NHS board for a sign-up sheet.

Detention
Detention will be held after school Thursday from 3:05 until 3:30 in room M26. The list is posted on the Dean's Office Bulletin Board.

November 13, 2012

CMAT

Mass is being celebrated during G and H in the chapel.

College Visits

Shadows
NHS Hours
Interested in joining NHS next year and looking for service hours? Volunteer at PADS next Thursday the 15th from 5:30-8:30 at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Lisle where we will be cooking and serving food for the homeless. Sign up on the service project bulletin board or in the dean's office by next Wednesday. See Caroline Whang for more details.

Boys' Lacrosse
The Boys Redwing Lacrosse Club has an Informational Meeting on Tuesday November 13th at 3:05 PM in Study Hall B 401 and a Lacrosse Registration Meeting Wednesday Night November 14th at 7:00 PM in St. Jude Commons. Anyone who is interested in playing lacrosse in the spring should attend. Contact either Chris Kalebich or Jack Moran if you have any questions.

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a short meeting in the cafeteria after school tomorrow from 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. All current members and new members are strongly encouraged to come.

Art Club
Art Club meets today in T116.

Freshman Class Rep Petitions
Due by the end of the day on Wednesday in the Dean's Office.

Drama
The Drama Troupe invites you to attend this week's performances of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.
This dark comedy about two homicidal old ladies is an outrageously funny American Theater Classic. Performances are this Thursday and Friday night at 7pm and a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
Tickets will be sold during the lunch periods this week and at the door.

Christmas Drive 5K
Sign-up for the Christmas Drive 5K Run/Walk at http://www.benet.org/. If you do not want to run, you can volunteer! Everything is online!

French Club
French club officers are asked to attend a brief business meeting on Wednesday morning, November 14, at 7:20 in Room M20.
Plans for the November meeting will be discussed.

Environmental Club
The environmental club will be hosting a meeting in Mrs. Volin's room after school today regarding the upcoming river adoption and tie-dyeing t shirts. We need to know if people are interested ASAP for t shirts so be sure to come! BUT WAIT we also have a guest speaker! and there will be treats? What could be better? Can't wait to see you there!

Blanket Babes
Come join Blanket Babes on Tuesday November 20th from 3:15 until 4:30 in the library to help make fleece blankets for the Children's hospital and Sharing Connections! Sign up on the Service bulletin board. NHS hours will be given. See Courtney Oei or Mary Beth King if you have any questions.

Film Club
Film Club will meet this Wednesday from 2:45-3:45. We will be finishing She's the Man. Meeting room is M121.

BBC
There will be a Broadcasting Club Meeting today after school in Meeting room 2 in the library. It is important that all current members attend this meeting.

Mock Trial
Attention all interested in Mock Trial: tryouts will be held both before and after school Tuesday, November 20th. A sign up sheet is in the deans office. Check your email for more details. If you were unable to attend the information session last week, please leave your name and email in the deans office so we can pass along the information.

Newspaper
Newspaper editors, except layout, have a meeting today during senior lunch in the Recruitment Office.
Show off your talents in a teen open-mic night at the Naperville Public Library this Friday evening. If you're interested in learning more ask Eva Reid or check out the website. Brief forms are due today. Pull a Nike: just do it!

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will have a short meeting in the cafeteria after school tomorrow from 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. All current members and new members are strongly encouraged to come.

Political Club
The Political Club will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, morning at 7:15 AM in room B301. New members are always welcome to attend!

Math Team
The Math Team meets today for Illinois Math League Meet #2.

Also any Sophomore, Junior or Senior wishing to compete in Thursday's away meet at Lake Park must attend today's meeting.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club will be meeting Wednesday to practice for the concert coming up on December 1st. Please see Mr. Akin if you cannot participate this week but still plan on performing a song for the event.

Athletes
Any athlete signing a National Letter of Intent, please come to the gym lobby at 11:55 on Wednesday. Parents are invited and pictures will be taken of the signing!

St. Joan of Arc
Attention St Joan of Arc alum,

If you are interested in working the St Joan of Arc auction and earning 5 service hours this Friday night, please sign up in the Recruitment Office today with Mrs. Nadolski.

Football Ticket Sales
Tuesday...Faculty can purchase tickets starting tomorrow after 11 AM...(2 tickets per)
Tuesday...tickets will be sold to Juniors and Seniors and lunch and Homeroom (1 ticket per student)

Weds.......All classes..Frosh, Soph, Juniors and Seniors at Lunch and Homeroom (1 ticket per student)
Weds......1:00 PM Tickets to be sold to Varsity Football and Cheer families

2:00 PM Tickets to be sold to Soph Football and Cheer families

3:00 PM Tickets to be sold to Frosh Football and Cheer families

3:45 to 5:30 Open to the public

Thursday 9am to 2 pm ticket sales to the public and 3:45 to 5:30 PM
Friday 9am to 2 pm ticket sales to the public...if tickets are available.
The game 6:00 PM Saturday
Vs Lincoln Way East
At Benedictine University
$6:00 per ticket
Gates open 4:30 PM

November 12, 2012

CMAT

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation continue today during D, E, and F in the chapel.

Did you know St. Francis de Sales is the Patron Saint of Authors and Journalists or St. Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of Ecology? As we celebrate the month of All Saints and All Souls, take the time to visit the chapel to find a saint who shares a special interest with you and will intercede on your behalf. While there, stop by to enter the name of those you love who are no longer with us in the Book of Remembrance. During daily Masses, the Benet community will continue to pray for all those entered into the book or whose names are on our Intentions bulletin board.

College Visits
University of Findlay

Shadows
Volleyball
Congratulations to The girls volleyball team bringing home the state championship. The team made a little history this weekend, the first team to win back to back state championships in class 4a. Also congratulation to Hannah Kaminsky who becomes the first player in Benet history to win every tournament game she has played in. 74 games! Look for the state trophy coming to a classroom near you!

Thanks to the teachers and students who supported us. You cheered us on to VICTORY!

NHS Hours
Need NHS hours?
Any chemistry student who needs service hours is invited to do demonstrations in the Chem lab on Tues, Nov 13 during open house. Sign up on the list posted on the door of S203.

Interested in joining NHS next year and looking for service hours? Volunteer at PADS next Thursday the 15th from 5:30-8:30 at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Lisle where we will be cooking and serving food for the homeless. Sign up on the service project bulletin board or in the dean's office by next Wednesday. See Caroline Whang for more details.

Boys' Lacrosse
The Boys Redwing Lacrosse Club has an Informational Meeting on Tuesday November 13th at 3:05 PM in Study Hall B 401 and a Lacrosse Registration Meeting Wednesday Night November 14th at 7:00 PM in St. Jude Commons. Anyone who is interested in playing lacrosse in the spring should attend. Contact either Chris Kalebich or Jack Moran if you have any questions.

Environmental Club
The environmental club will be hosting a meeting tomorrow, November 13 after school in Mrs. Volin's room S119. We will be discussing our upcoming river adoption and tye-dying t shirts! Treats will be served. Hope to see you there!

International Culture Club
please check your Benet Group page for an important message regarding this week's meeting. If you have any questions, please e-mail Celine Baticados.

Drama
The Drama Troupe invites you to attend this week's performances of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.
This dark comedy about two homicidal old ladies is an outrageously funny American Theater Classic. Performances are this Thursday and Friday night at 7pm and a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
Tickets will be sold during the lunch periods this week and at the door.

Latin Certamen
Latin I – First Place: Kevin Corrigan, Declan McNamara, Owen McNamara, Claire Smith
Latin II – First Place: Joseph Popelka, James Rabe, Matt Rossi, John Wing
Latin III-IV – Second Place: Brendan Brown, Brad Bozych, Maddie Gilleran, Ben Langer

November 6, 2012

CMAT

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

Did you know St. Francis de Sales is the Patron Saint of Authors and Journalists or St. Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of Ecology? As we celebrate the month of All Saints and All Souls, take the time to visit the chapel to find a saint who shares a special interest with you and will intercede on your behalf. While there, stop by to enter the name of those you love who are no longer with us in the Book of Remembrance. During daily Masses, the Benet community will continue to pray for all those entered into the book or whose names are on our Intentions bulletin board.

College Visits
St. Ambrose

Shadows
We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools today: Hinsdale MS, Lakeview, Scullen, Jane Addams, Covenant Classical, Plank, O'Neill, Hill, Gregory.

Play of the Week
We'd like to encourage your players and fans to go the Season Pass and Vote for Porter Onko's awesome 65 yard touchdown run as the Play of the Week. The winner will be featured as the Sun-Times Gameface on Friday November 9th.

Panoramic Photos
Seniors. The last day to order a copy of last week's panoramic picture is Friday November 16th. Order forms are available in the Dean's office. The cost for one picture is $18 and for both is $28. Please return order forms and money to Mrs. Shuma in the Dean's office.

Guitar Club
Guitar Club will meet tomorrow in the usual places. Only 25 more days until the winter concert, so see Mr. Akin if you cannot attend on Wednesday.

NHS
Hey NHS members! Don't forget to bring your food item for the Thanksgiving Food Drive to the general assembly meeting next Wednesday, November 7th. The assigned food items were emailed to you or you can check the lists at the dean's office. Help us do our part to help those in need this Thanksgiving!

Girls' Volleball
The Girls' Volleyball team is making history! Come down to Redbird Arena Friday night and cheer them on to victory as they take on Libertyville. Come cheer us on Saturday night as we take on Mother Macauly or New Trier!

Art Club
Art Club is cancelled today.

PLAN Test
Attention Sophomores

Don't forget – you will be taking the PLAN test on Thursday, November 8th. Sophomores with a last name between A through G or O through Z will be testing in St. Jude Commons. Sophomores with a last name between H through N will be testing in the Cafeteria. If you did not receive the information about the PLAN test during your homeroom on October 25th or 26th, see your counselor today. Please remember to check the email that was sent to you by Mr. Oconer through Naviance on October 26th and review the attached High School Course/Grade Information Sheet and PLAN Sample Questions before November 8th. Don't forget to bring your calculator with good batteries and several sharpened number 2 pencils with erasers. Questions, please see your counselor.

The Cafeteria and St. Jude Commons will be closed on Thursday, November 5th due to the PLAN test. If you are not a sophomore taking the PLAN test and have a study hall in St. Jude Commons or the Cafeteria, you will need to report to the Alumni (Small) Gym during that period on Thursday. Freshmen and juniors should go to their regular homerooms on Thursday. Seniors should go to St. Ronald's (Large) Gym for homeroom on Thursday.

Open House
If you would like to work the next Benet open house on Tuesday, November 13th, please sign up with Mrs. Nadolski in the Recruitment Office.

St. Joan of Arc Auction
If you would like to work the St Joan of Arc auction on Friday, November 16th and earn 5 service hours, please sign up with Mrs. Nadolski in the Recruitment Office.

JV Tennis Parents
We are in desperate need of pictures for the JV tennis page in the yearbook. Can you please email any pictures to me at lriedy@benett.org? thanks

Yard Signs
Show your Benet pride and order your yard sign today for your winter activity or sport. Order forms are located on the Benet website on the Mother's Club page. Orders are due Monday, November 12. Hurry and place your order so you don't miss your chance to show your school spirit!

Film Club
Film Club will meet on Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:15 in room M121. We will be watching She's the Man.

Volleyball Ticket Sales
Volleyball tickets will go sale Tuesday for the seniors and juniors during their respective homerooms. Sophomore and freshmen tickets will go on sale during their respective homerooms Wednesday.
All tickets for volleyball are $8.00.

Play of the Week
We'd like to encourage your players and fans to go the Season Pass and Vote for Porter Onko's awesome 65 yard touchdown run as the Play of the Week. The winner will be featured as the Sun-Times Gameface on Friday November 9th.

November 5, 2012

CMAT

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation continue today during D, E, and F in the chapel.

Did you know St. Francis de Sales is the Patron Saint of Authors and Journalists or St. Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of Ecology? As we celebrate the month of All Saints and All Souls, take the time to visit the chapel to find a saint who shares a special interest with you and will intercede on your behalf. While there, stop by to enter the name of those you love who are no longer with us in the Book of Remembrance. During daily Masses, the Benet community will continue to pray for all those entered into the book or whose names are on our Intentions bulletin board.

College Visits
Lake Forest College

Shadows
We would like to welcome the shadows from the following schools today: St. Joan of Arc, Century, St. Mary Immaculate, All Saints, St. Cletus, Lakeview, St. Petronille, St. Michael, St. Joseph of Lockport

NHS
Hey NHS members! Don't forget to bring your food item for the Thanksgiving Food Drive to the general assembly meeting next Wednesday, November 7th. The assigned food items were emailed to you or you can check the lists at the dean's office. Help us do our part to help those in need this Thanksgiving!

Girls' Volleball
The Girls' Volleyball team is making history! Come down to Redbird Arena Friday night and cheer them on to victory as they take on Libertyville. Come cheer us on Saturday night as we take on Mother Macauly or New Trier!

PLAN Test
Attention Sophomores

Don't forget – you will be taking the PLAN test on Thursday, November 8th. Sophomores with a last name between A through G or O through Z will be testing in St. Jude Commons. Sophomores with a last name between H through N will be testing in the Cafeteria. If you did not receive the information about the PLAN test during your homeroom on October 25th or 26th, see your counselor today. Please remember to check the email that was sent to you by Mr. Oconer through Naviance on October 26th and review the attached High School Course/Grade Information Sheet and PLAN Sample Questions before November 8th. Don't forget to bring your calculator with good batteries and several sharpened number 2 pencils with erasers. Questions, please see your counselor.

The Cafeteria and St. Jude Commons will be closed on Thursday, November 5th due to the PLAN test. If you are not a sophomore taking the PLAN test and have a study hall in St. Jude Commons or the Cafeteria, you will need to report to the Alumni (Small) Gym during that period on Thursday. Freshmen and juniors should go to their regular homerooms on Thursday. Seniors should go to St. Ronald's (Large) Gym for homeroom on Thursday.

Open House
If you would like to work the next Benet open house on Tuesday, November 13th, please sign up with Mrs. Nadolski in the Recruitment Office.

St. Joan of Arc Auction
If you would like to work the St Joan of Arc auction on Friday, November 16th and earn 5 service hours, please sign up with Mrs. Nadolski in the Recruitment Office.

Girls' Sophomore Basketball
There will be a very brief meeting for all members of the girls soph basketball team after school in room S216.

Freshman Football
There will be a meeting for all freshman football players on Tuesday at 3:20 behind the stage in alumni gym.

Art Club
Meets today in T116. All are welcome.

International Culture Club
No meeting this week! The next meeting will be November 16.

November 2, 2012

CMAT

Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during 7, 8, 9 and after school until 3:30.

The Benet community has been blessed with the St. Therese the Little Flower chapel as a place of prayer and worship since its 2002 renovation. Campus Ministry invites you to be part of a team of creative people who will envision and decorate the chapel for the liturgical seasons such as Advent, Lent, Christmas, and Easter. Sign up on the Campus Ministry board or talk to Mrs. Bedore if you would like to contribute your gifts to the project.

Those attending the campus ministry outing to Our Lady of Angels Food and Clothing Distribution should meet Mrs. Bedore back by the cafeteria doors tomorrow morning at 7:45 a.m.. Remember to dress for the weather and have your permission slip turned in. Please check your Benet emails for more details.

College Visits

Shadows

Football Game
Everyone come out to the football game tonight! Let's be the loudest student section in the state and cheer on the boys against Oswego in the second round of playoffs! It's not on until it's neON, so wear your brightest, most obnoxious neon clothes!! Kickoff is at 7:30, but don't forget to come tailgate at Benet at 5:30! Enjoy some free food, and then head over to Benedictine to cheer on the football team! See you all tonight!

Christmas Drive
This year, as a kick-off event for the Christmas Drive, Benet Academy will be hosting its first ever 5K. The run/walk will take place on Sunday December 9th right here at Benet and all proceeds will go towards the Christmas Drive. The cost for the event is $25 and this includes a t-shirt, food, and prizes. To register for this event, go to www.benet.org and search "Christmas Drive 5K." Registration is open to anyone, so feel free to tell your friends and family about this event. Sign up today, and let's start the Christmas drive out on the right foot!

Catalyst
Attention Juniors:
Are you sitting in your desk right now thinking, "gosh, I really wish there was something going on tonight after the football team wins, an activity that will allow me to meet some new people and reflect a little bit." Well worry no more, Catalyst is the answer! There is still space available for tonight's retreat. Stop by and see Miss Condon in B205 today. Catalyst - providing Friday night plans since 1998.

Freshman Football
There will be a brief meeting at 3:20 on Tuesday behind the stage in the gym.

NHS
Hey NHS members! Don't forget to bring your food item for the Thanksgiving Food Drive to the general assembly meeting next Wednesday, November 7th. The assigned food items were emailed to you or you can check the lists at the dean's office. Help us do our part to help those in need this Thanksgiving!

Freshman Boys Tryouts
Those trying out should be ready to go on Monday at the tentative time of 5:30. Boys assigned numbers 1-20 will go from 5:30-6:30 and those with 20-42 will go from 6:30-7:30. All boys should bring their tryout gear with them to school on Monday in case of a time change.

Turkey Trot
Need NHS service hours? Sign up to work the Naperville lions club turkey trot on Thursday, november 22 from 6AM until 10 AM at Naperville central high school! Sign up for a good time and a free tshirt! Check the service board in st Joseph's hall for the sign up sheet

Benet Yard Signs
Show your Benet pride and order your yard sign today for your winter activity or sport. Order forms are located on the Benet website on the Mother's Club page. Orders are due Monday, November 12. Hurry and place your order so you don't miss your chance to show your school spirit!

Football
The game against Oswego will be broadcast on http://www.highschoolcube.com/

Ornithology Club
Courtesy of the Ornithology Club, the Bird of the Week is the Canadian Goose.

Dean's Office Daily Announcements

November 1, 2012

CMAT

Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during 7, 8, 9 and after school until 3:30.

The Benet community has been blessed with the St. Therese the Little Flower chapel as a place of prayer and worship since its 2002 renovation. Campus Ministry invites you to be part of a team of creative people who will envision and decorate the chapel for the liturgical seasons such as Advent, Lent, Christmas, and Easter. Sign up on the Campus Ministry board or talk to Mrs. Bedore if you would like to contribute your gifts to the project.

College Visits
Lake Forest College

Shadows

NHS
Hey NHS members! Don't forget to bring your food item for the Thanksgiving Food Drive to the general assembly meeting next Wednesday, November 7th. The assigned food items were emailed to you or you can check the lists at the dean's office. Help us do our part to help those in need this Thanksgiving!

Panoramic Photo
This Friday November 2nd, the senior panoramic class picture will be taken during 6A. Seniors, please report to the large gym during your homeroom period. Also, if you would like to place an order, forms will be available during your lunch and in the SG office. Please fill these out and bring them with you on Friday.

Turkey Bowl
Applications are due by Friday with a $60 payment!! No late applications will be accepted!!

Spanish Club
Hola amigos, come join the Spanish Club with their "Dia de los Muertos" breakfast fiesta. Friday at 7:15 in M24. If you haven't paid your $5.00 dues, you can pay at the door.

Turkey Trot
Need NHS service hours? Sign up to work the Naperville lions club turkey trot on Thursday, november 22 from 6AM until 10 AM at Naperville central high school! Sign up for a good time and a free tshirt! Check the service board in st Joseph's hall for the sign up sheet

Catalyst
Attention Juniors:
There is still time to sign up for this weekend's Catalyst retreat. The start of the retreat has been pushed back to 10, therefore you can go cheer on the football team and attend Catalyst when the game ends. Permission slips are in the dean's office. Questions, see Miss Condon

Benet Yard Signs
Show your Benet pride and order your yard sign today for your winter activity or sport. Order forms are located on the Benet website on the Mother's Club page. Orders are due Monday, November 12. Hurry and place your order so you don't miss your chance to show your school spirit!

Football
The game against Oswego will be broadcast on http://www.highschoolcube.com/

Sophomore Boys' Basketball
Any sophomore boy interested in trying out for the basketball team there is a mandatory meeting tomorrow morning at 715.

Girls' Volleyball
Everyone come out tonight to cheer on the girls volleyball team against Lemont! Game starts at 7 at Neuqua! It's a red out!! See you there!

In the event that the girl's volleyball team wins their game tonight at Nequa, Benet will be sponsoring a fan bus to watch them play in the SuperSectionals on Saturday in Bloomington. The bus will leave Benet at 10 am on Saturday and return around 5 pm. In order to reserve your spot, you must pick up a parent permission form in the Deans' office today and turn it in tomorrow along with the $10 bus fee. For questions, please see Mr. Frey.

Detention
Today after school in room M26 until 3:30.

October 31, 2012

CMAT

Reconciliation and Adoration will be available during 7, 8, 9 and after school until 3:30.

The Benet community has been blessed with the St. Therese the Little Flower chapel as a place of prayer and worship since its 2002 renovation. Campus Ministry invites you to be part of a team of creative people who will envision and decorate the chapel for the liturgical seasons such as Advent, Lent, Christmas, and Easter. Sign up on the Campus Ministry board or talk to Mrs. Bedore if you would like to contribute your gifts to the project.

Students who would like a friend or family member prayed for during the prayers of the people at the All School Mass on the Feast of All Saints on Thursday, should stop by the chapel and put the individual's name on the prayer intention sheet near the holy water font OR email Mrs. Bedore with the prayer intention. As we also celebrate the feast of All Souls this month, you are encouraged to remember a loved one who has passed on, by writing their name in the Book of Remembrance which is up in the chapel. A prayer will be said for all the individuals whose names have been placed in the book of Remembrance at all Masses during the month of November.

College Visits

Shadows
We would like to welcome our shadows from Holy Angels, Willowbrook, St. Joan of Arc, and St. Joseph.

Varsity Baseball
Varsity Baseball Team will meet in the half-time room next Thursday Nov 1st for Uniform ordering.

NHS
Hey NHS members! Don't forget to bring your food item for the Thanksgiving Food Drive to the general assembly meeting next Wednesday, November 7th. The assigned food items were emailed to you or you can check the lists at the dean's office. Help us do our part to help those in need this Thanksgiving!

Panoramic Photo
This Friday November 2nd, the senior panoramic class picture will be taken during 6A. Seniors, please report to the large gym during your homeroom period. Also, if you would like to place an order, forms will be available during your lunch and in the SG office. Please fill these out and bring them with you on Friday.

Turkey Bowl
Applications are due by Friday with a $60 payment!! No late applications will be accepted!!

Spanish Club
Hola amigos, come join the Spanish Club with their "Dia de los Muertos" breakfast fiesta. Friday at 7:15 in M24. If you haven't paid your $5.00 dues, you can pay at the door.

Book Club
The Benet Book Club will be reading Life of Pi by Yann Martel as its first book.
Feel free to read the book even if you were not at the previous meeting—anyone is welcome to join us when we discuss the book!
The next meeting will be held during the week after Thanksgiving.
Happy reading!!

Ornithology Club
Come to the Ornithology Club meeting on Thursday at 7:30 before school in Mrs. Volin's room, S119.

Yoga Club
Come to yoga club this Thursday at 3:15 in Ms. Berry's room! Ms Kula will be leading yoga club this week, and any new members are welcome!

Turkey Trot
Need NHS service hours? Sign up to work the Naperville lions club turkey trot on Thursday, november 22 from 6AM until 10 AM at Naperville central high school! Sign up for a good time and a free tshirt! Check the service board in st Joseph's hall for the sign up sheet

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will be showing what High School life is like around the globe! The meeting will be this Wednesday, after school from 3:00 - 4:00. Meeting room is TBA. New members are always welcome!

Mock Trial
Interested in Mock Trial? Come to one of the information sessions, held before and after school this Thursday in Mr. Noel's room. The morning session will begin at 7am, and the afternoon session will be held after school. They will last approximately 30 minutes. Come to whichever one works best for you! We hope to see you there!

International Culture Club
The International Culture Club will be showing what High School life is like around the globe! The meeting will be this Wednesday, after school from 3:00 - 4:00 in S119, Mrs. Volin's room. New members are always welcome!

Catalyst
Attention Juniors:
There is still time to sign up for this weekend's Catalyst retreat. The start of the retreat has been pushed back to 10, therefore you can go cheer on the football team and attend Catalyst when the game ends. Permission slips are in the dean's office. Questions, see Miss Condon

Benet Yard Signs
Show your Benet pride and order your yard sign today for your winter activity or sport. Order forms are located on the Benet website on the Mother's Club page. Orders are due Monday, November 12. Hurry and place your order so you don't miss your chance to show your school spirit!

October 30, 2012