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Upcoming Events:
Mon-Tues, Aug 20 -21
Kindergarten WOW Day
Mon, Aug 20
Parent Admin Day (4-6 pm)
Wed, Aug 22
1st Day of School
Wed, Aug 29
Curriculum Night
Grades 3-4 (6:30 pm)
Grades 7-8 (7:30 pm)
Thurs, Aug 30
Curriculum Night
Grade K (6:00 pm)
Grades 1-2 (6:30 pm)
Grades 5-6 (7:30 pm)
Mon, Sept 3
Labor Day - No School
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Dear Parents,
Our school theme for the 2018-2019 school year is, "Our Dynamic Mission: Discovering and Sharing our Strengths." With our new accreditation goals this year, as the word "dynamic" indicates, we will expand and develop our students' understanding of how God made us all as unique and creative individuals with different strengths and talents. As Catholics we are called to use these gifts to further God's mission on earth. Through prayer, reflection and meditation, we will strive to creatively and innovatively use our strengths to make a positive difference in our world
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This year, several of our staff members have new positions.
Staff Changes
Mrs. Erin Mazon - Intervention specialist working with the 1 - 2 team
Mrs. Jen Scherer - Intervention specialist working with K and the 3 - 4 team
Mrs. Kathy Stuart - Kindergarten teacher
Mrs. Karen DeLucia - Educational Support Assistant with the 5 - 6 and 7 - 8 teams and After School Study Table
Mrs. Mimi Moeller - Kindergarten classroom aide for Kathy Stuart
Miss Morgan Ventresco - 4th grade classroom aide
We welcome the following new members of our staff:
New Staff
Mrs. Jill Carfagna - Director of Student Learning
Mrs. Hillary Harper - Preschool Director
Mrs. Megan Wachalec - Admissions Director
Mrs. Mary Curtin - Preschool Assistant
Mrs. Cheryl Hohlefelder - Wolfhound Adventures Coordinator (Preschool)
Mrs. Julie Boyles - Educational Support Assistant Grades K - 2
Mrs. Cheryl Eichner - Latchkey Staff
Bus Transportation News:
All bus rider families now need to register with the public district that provides your transportation. This was a NEW procedure last year. If you have not registered for bus transportation for this coming year, please click on this link for directions.
Important Dates:
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Kindergarten WOW - August 20 and 21. Please see your letter for your assigned date
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Parent Administration and Meet the Teacher - Monday, August 20th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
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Opening School Mass - Friday, August 24th at 9:00 am
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Curriculum Nights:
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Wednesday, August 29
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Grades 3 & 4 - 6:30 pm
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Grades 7 & 8 - 7:30 pm
- Thursday, August 30
- Kindergarten - 6:00 pm
- Grades 1 & 2 - 6:30 pm
- Grades 5 & 6 - 7:30 pm
As our new school year begins, we can be proud of the spiritual and academic excellence nurtured at Saint Brigid of Kildare School and in knowing that we are truly making a difference in the lives of our children. On behalf of the faculty and staff, we look forward to working with all of our students and with you in the new school year.
Blessings,
Kathy O'Reilly
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Please review all the Back to School handouts at the links below. The folder you receive at Parent Administration Day on Monday, Aug 20 will only contain papers that must be signed and returned -- everything else is accessible online at the links below. The forms below will not be included in your Parent Administration Day folder.
These forms may also be found on our website by clicking the "Current Families" box.
Handbooks & Procedures:
Action Items & Sign Up Forms:
Save the Dates:
SPiCE Family Fun Day sponsored by the Donut Experiment
is Sunday, October 7, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Barn Bash
is Friday, October 19 from 6 - 8:30 pm
Crucial Conversations: Raising Resilient Children
is Thursday, November 8 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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Welcome to Our New Office Staff!
Jill Carfagna, Director of Student Learning
We are excited to welcome Jill Carfagna back to Saint Brigid of Kildare School as director of student learning. Jill is in her 17th year working in education. She worked with us here at St. Brigid for seven years and is now returning to her position overseeing the academic support team. Jill has experience as a classroom teacher, math intervention specialist, and administrator.
Jill is excited about working with all stakeholders to ensure student success in all areas - not only academics, and weaving faith and inclusion into what we are doing to support families.
Jill lives in Westerville with her husband, Rick, and daughter, Isabella, who attends St. Paul. She and her family are parishioners at St. Paul.
 Megan Wachalec, Admissions Director
Saint Brigid of Kildare School is excited to welcome Megan Wachalec as admissions director. Megan brings us skills she gained as a
regional transaction coordinator for a local mortgage company
and former office manager, where she worked to
encourage relationship building, organizational management, and success through teamwork. Megan is excited to use her skills to help make the admissions process something that is worry-free, informational, and welcoming. She is looking forward to sharing the excellence St. Brigid has to offer and establishing relationships with families, students and staff!
Megan lives in Powell with her husband (Anthony) and daughter and son (Taylor and Leo). She is a parishioner at St. Joan of Arc and graduate of Bishop Watterson High School.
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A Reminder: Our Attendance Notification Policy
If your child will be absent or tardy, please call the school office that morning before 8:30 a.m. (614-718-5825) or email the attendance email at
[email protected]
so we can notify the teacher.
This is an email address that all office secretaries can access.
Thank you!
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Uniform Exchange on Monday
Uniforms are free and families do not need to donate any uniforms to receive uniforms. Families can also drop off any gently used uniforms at this time.
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SPiCE Family Fun Day brought to you by The Donut Experiment
Sunday, October 7, 9:30-12:30 PM, Brigid's Green
Join us for breakfast donuts, snacks, and outdoor family fun after the 9 am and 10:45 am Masses at Brigid's Green. The SPiCE Family Fun Day is open to all parishioners. Proceeds from this event will benefit St. Brigid of Kildare Special People in Catholic Education.
Register online by October 1 to reserve your donut package. All donut packages include coffee, granola bars, fresh fruit and juice as well as outdoor crafts, games and activities.
Donuts are provided by The Donut Experiment and entitles you to your choice of a pre-crafted specialty donut or a spot in line at the Donut Creation Station!
Purchase tickets online at
stbrigidofkildare.org/spice beginning September 4.
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Submit Materials for Wolfhound Wednesday
If you have information you'd like included in the next Wolfhound Wednesday, email it to Allie Wing at [email protected].
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