The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow marks the beginning of May, the month we dedicate to honoring Mary, the Mother of our Lord Jesus. Mary was a life-giving caregiver for our Savior and remains so for us today. She serves as a powerful example of how we can say “yes” to God's Spirit of goodness in our daily lives. Many Catholics look to this beloved first disciple of Christ for inspiration and prayer.

As a school community, we will celebrate Mary throughout the month with two special events:

• Our traditional May Crowning Mass will be held on May 15th at 9:00 a.m.
• We will also pray the Rosary together as a school on May 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the gym.

As we near the end of the school year, I want to share some important news with heartfelt appreciation. Karol Halm, our Latchkey Director, will be retiring. Karol has devoted 11 years to lovingly caring for our children before and after school. Please join me in thanking Karol for her dedicated service and keep her in your prayers as she enters this new chapter of her life.

April is also Autism Awareness Month, and I want to thank our SPICE Committee for creating an educational slideshow to help students and families learn more about autism. As part of our effort to support passion, strength, and empowerment within the Autism Community, we will hold a RED dress-down day this Friday.



Wishing you all spring blessings,

Spring blessings,

Kathy O'Reilly

Congratulations on Retirement to Karol Halm, Latchkey Director

St. Brigid of Kildare School would like to thank Karol Halm for her eleven years of service as Latchkey Director, as she retires from her position at the end of the 2024-25 school year.

Karol has worked as the school’s Latchkey Director since 2014, where she brought her faith and dedication to our before and after school childcare program. Karol says, "Taking the position of Director of Latchkey has been such a blessing in my life. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my Catholic faith with the children and have always felt that St. Brigid has been 'home' to me. I thank God each and every day for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful community. The children have filled a special place in my heart, especially with my son, Tanner, and his wife living in North Carolina. I am truly grateful for the memories that will stay with me forever."

Her professional path started in Dental Hygiene and Education after graduating from The Ohio State University. She spent 16 years working in orthodontics before running her own residential cleaning business. Eventually, her passion for working with children led her to roles at Dublin Latchkey and Worthington Care After School, before completing her career at St. Brigid of Kildare School.

Karol is looking forward to traveling more in her retirement, starting with an Eastern Caribbean cruise in February, and spending more time with her family in North Carolina. She reflects, "Each day is a gift, and I am excited to see what lies ahead."

“I would like to express heartfelt thanks to Kathy O’ Reilly for the opportunity of a lifetime. Many thanks to Monsignor Hendricks and Father Black for their spiritual guidance over the many years. I am so blessed to have had this experience and will cherish all the memories. Thanks to all the wonderful staff, both in the past and currently. You truly made coming to work each day so enjoyable. Lamentations 3:22-23 states ‘Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.’”



St. Brigid of Kildare School is grateful for Karol’s talent and dedication at our school, and we wish her the best in her future.

Kindergarten Photo Newsletter

Click the photo album link below to see what the students have worked on in class over the past weeks!

Autism Awareness & Red Dress Down Friday

April is Autism Awareness month. Autism now affects 1 in 36 children – It is very likely you know somebody with an autism diagnosis. 

St. Brigid students and staff will be Celebrating Autism Acceptance on Friday, May 2nd. Students are encouraged to

dress down wearing RED to promote passion, strength, and empowerment standing with the Autism Community.

Our children will be learning more about autism in class, view the slideshow below to learn more about autism acceptance and awareness.

Donor Scholarships - Deadline Midnight Tonight

The Oak Society Donor Scholarship Program is available thanks to the generosity of parishioners. They provide students an opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarships based on criteria set by the donor.

The application process for our Spring 2025 donor scholarships is now open.

The deadline to apply for these scholarships is Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at midnight. Winners will be notified in mid-May, and announced at the Leadership Mass on Friday, May 30.

All school families with children in grades K-8 for the 2025-26 school year are eligible to apply, regardless of whether you received or applied for tuition assistance or EdChoice. However each scholarship has criteria and qualifications, please be sure to review each scholarship's guidelines to ensure your student/family meets the qualifications before you apply.

2025-2026 scholarship opportunities are:

• Knights of Columbus Memorial Scholarship - New this year
• Maria Theresa Jeric Memorial Scholarship
• Karen and William Nomina Faith and Service Scholarship
• The Brendan Foley Spirit Scholarships
• The O'Reilly Family Scholarship
• The SPiCE Scholarship Program
• The Elizabeth Jane Zetzer Memorial Scholarship
• The Babs Pulsfort Memorial Gift of Giving Scholarship
• The Henry and Flora Bucci Scholarship  
• The Holthus Family Scholarship
• The St. Brigid Athletic Association Scholarship
• The St. Brigid Home & School Association Scholarship

To read the criteria, award amounts and to apply for any of these scholarships, click the link below.

If you are interested in donating or creating a scholarship, please contact Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org or (614) 761-3734.

Back to School Booster Camp

Calling all students entering 1st through 4th grade who would like a jump start into the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! The Student Support Team is planning a week of enriching and enjoyable activities focusing on team work, problem solving, social skills, growth mindset, self-regulation and much, much more. Students will review and practice important skills to help them start the school year off confidently. 

The camp will be offered the week of August 4th-8th, 2025 from 9:00-11:00am or 12:00-2pm at St. Brigid of Kildare School. 

Author Book Signing Next Week

Next Tuesday, May 6th, author Laura Numeroff will be visiting St.Brigid! She has written so many classics… If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and If You Give a Moose a Muffin...

If you would like to have a favorite book signed, please send the book to school on Monday, May 5th (or earlier) 

• All books should be marked with a post-it (see photo)
• Limit one per family
• Ms.Numeroff will NOT be selling books. This message should give you enough time to dig out your favorite from a bookshelf, or even order a new copy from Amazon or Barnes and Noble :)



Questions? mrs.desocio@stbrigid-school.org

SPiCE Committee Positions Available

Looking for an opportunity to be involved at St. Brigid, but don't know where to start? Want to give back, but have limited time or looking for a less frequent meeting commitment? The St. Brigid SPiCE committee is looking to grow our group with new faces and fresh ideas! The SPiCE committee meets 4 times a year in the evening to discuss and plan events. We at SPiCE are working to grow inclusion and acceptance within our church and school community of those with different needs and abilities. Our mission is to make the Catholic experience available and accessible to all, and to promote awareness and acceptance. 

We would also like to take a moment and thank Aileen Hoffman for her time and dedication to SPiCE. She has been an integral part of SPiCE and her work has been invaluable. As Aileen steps down from the Co-Chair position, we are looking for those who may be interested in a Co-Chair position with SPiCE.  We also have a secretary position available.

Please send an email to mrs.carfagna@stbrigid-school.org or mrs.smith@stbrigid-school.org with interest in SPiCE and/or more information on the Co-Chair Position. 

Rah Rah Spring Spirit Wear Sale

Rah Rah has available inventory, and is running a 20% off sale on that inventory. The code to receive sale prices is SPRINGSALE. 

It’s first come, first serve until supplies are gone. Check out the link below for your super- soft, vintage inspired St Brigid spirit wear gear, now on sale with the code SPRINGSALE. 

https://rahrahgear.com/collections/st-brigid

You can have your items shipped directly to you. Standard shipping rates apply. Details on shipping can be found on the website. 

If you prefer to pick up your Rah Rah order for free, use code PICKUP1 for pick up. This is a second code that you will need in addition to SPRINGSALE. Pick up will be at 7033 Willow Run Drive Dublin OH 43017. 



If you have any questions please contact Jaime Erickson 614-578-8960, Shauna Durant 740-815-9053 or Sherri Johnson 614-584-1977.

Pastries for Parents

All parents are welcome after the school Mass on Thursday, May 22 for Pastries with Parents in Hendricks Hall, hosted by Home & School.

Join us from 10-11:30 AM for coffee, pastries, and conversation. Parents and young children are welcome!

Semi-Annual Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange Aug 10

Sunday, August 10, 10am-1pm

Shoppers, sign up here: Summer 2025 Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange. This sign up contains more information about the exchange and signing up ensures you’ll receive a reminder to attend. Everything is FREE and you don’t need to donate to attend. New families are welcome to seek answers to uniform questions as they shop. If you need items, but can’t attend, let a friend shop for you!

Have items to donate? If you have gently used items for the uniform and spirit wear exchange you have a few options for drop-off:

1.      At the school office June 2-6 or Aug 4-8 during school hours

1. At a bin outside Erin Heise’s home at 6588 Wynwright Dr Dublin OH Aug 2-8
2. Bring them with you to the exchange if the other options don't work for you, but please help us put them out.
3. If you have a ripped jumper or logoed item, please still donate it as we can use it for spare parts (buttons, crest, elastic, etc.)! Similarly, if you have gym jackets without logos, we will try to find crests to add to them
4. Leftovers will be given to the Bishop Griffin Center.

Volunteer. Volunteers are needed to organize the exchange, help others find items, and to clean up and pack items for donation at the end of the exchange. If you can help, please sign up here:  Summer 2025 Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange Volunteer Sign Up

Questions? Email Erin Heise at erinjolene@hotmail.com or Gracie Dziewiatkowski at marygracedzski@gmail.com.

Incoming Kindergarten Parent Social

2025-2026 kindergarten moms are invited to a Mom Mixer to get to know other kindergarten families!

RSVP to Perrine Weber (614) 323-2326

Date: Thursday May 8th at 6pm 

Location: Revelry Tavern, 6711 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin, OH 43017

Hosted by Home & School

New Family Welcome Committee: Mentors Needed

Home and School is currently looking for parents of children in grades 1-8 to sign up to be on the New Family Welcome Committee.  This entails being a mentor and friendly support to a new family for the next school year.

Mentor families will attend the New Family Welcome Breakfast (Sunday August 17^th). They will need to be available to check in with their new family monthly and answer any questions to assist with their exciting transition.  Mentors will be paired up with new families with children in the same grade. 

If you are interested in being a new family member, please fill out the short survey below. Thank you!

Clinic Corner: Medical Documentation

If your child has an injury or updated medical information please ask your Physician for treatment or restrictions required while at school. Any prescription medication given at school needs a Physician order. Prescription or non-prescription medication forms are on the school webpage. For questions or concerns about your child email Monica Rodenberg at mrs.rodenberg@stbrigid-school.org. 

Alumni on 3rd Quarter Honor Roll - Corrected

Congratulations to our many alumni who have achieved Honor Roll for the third quarter at their Catholic High School.

The page previously listed the incorrect names for St. Charles. This information has been updated and corrected and can be accessed at the link below.

Summer & Fall Sports Registration Now Open

Huddle up, Wolfhound Athletes!

The St Brigid Athletic Association (SBAA) is excited to announce early bird registrations for the 2025 Summer and Fall Sports programs, now OPEN! Hurry to register, this is the last chance that participant fees will be discounted (ends on April 30^th). Please sign up by using the link below to participate in the CYO and/or Lil’ Hounds athletics programs. 

Deadline to register: May 31^st. Please note this is an earlier registration deadline than in previous years to ensure we can adequately confirm coaches and support the lead time needed for uniform and equipment orders. 

Parents, we have many opportunities for both Head and Assistant Coach roles! SBAA will assist coaches with volunteer requirements and information needed for coaching selected team(s). We encourage parents to prayerfully consider registering as a Coach to make our programs successful and efficient. Volunteer coach interest can be indicated during the athlete registration process online using the link below. Teamwork makes the dream work, so please consider being a part of the SBAA coaching team this upcoming season!  

2025 Summer and Fall Sports:

·      Cheer (girls grades 4-8) ~ August through mid-October

·      Lil’ Hounds Cheer - new this year! (girls grades 1-3) ~ August through mid-October

·      Cross Country (grades 4-8) ~ August through mid-October

·      Football – Tackle (boys grades 5-8) ~ August through mid-October

·      Football – Flag (boys grades 1-4) ~ August through mid-October

·      Golf Team (grades 6-8) ~ July through September

·      Lil’ Hounds Beginner Golf Clinics - new this year! (grades 4-6) ~ June & July

·      Soccer (grades 4-8) ~ July & August

·      Lil’ Hounds Soccer (grades 1-3) ~ July & August

·      Tennis (girls grades 6-8) ~ August & September

·      Volleyball (girls grades 4-8) ~ August through mid-October

·      Lil’ Hounds Volleyball (girls grades 2-3) ~ September & October

For questions, please contact Ashley McBride Taylor at ashleymcbride213@gmail.com

Gifts of Gratitude: Year End Teacher & Staff Appreciation Gifts

What is it?

Gifts of gratitude is a program established by the Home and School Association as a united effort to provide a generous monetary gift to every teacher and staff member at Christmas and the end of the year to thank them for all they do for our children. Gifts of Gratitude is different from The Annual Fund.  

Why participate?

This is a convenient way for families to make sure that each teacher, aide, and staff member who touches your child's life is recognized for all they do at St. Brigid. Instead of several small gifts from each student, each teacher and staff member will receive a monetary gift that they choose how to use.  

What if I already participated at Christmas?

If your family donated to the Gifts of Gratitude program previously this school year, there is no need to donate again. We only ask for each family to donate once per school year.

Will my family be recognized for participating?

Yes -- the teachers and staff will receive a list of families who participate in this

program. 

How much should I give?

The suggested annual gift amount is $25 per child, however any given amount is graciously accepted and appreciated!

Can't remember if you already contributed?

No worries -- just contact  Ana Sotillo (sinramsotillo@gmail.com) or Renee Luis (reneeluis7@gmail.com) and they will let you know!

You can find the link for Gifts of Gratitude at the button below. Choose your donation amount and that's it. It's that easy! It's such a simple way to show appreciation to your child/children's teachers and the staff at St Brigid of Kildare.  

St. Brigid Summer Scramble Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite you to be a part of the 1st Annual St. Brigid Summer Scramble on June 20th at 1:00 PM at Safari Golf Club. This exciting golf outing is a key fundraiser benefiting the St. Brigid Athletic Association (SBAA).

The Summer Scramble proceeds will support athletic scholarships and provide essential athletic equipment across all sports in our program. 

Registration will open Friday May 2, 2025, gather your foursome, polish up those clubs, and get ready for an unforgettable day on the course!

Sponsorships Available 

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Whether you are a business looking to engage with local families or an individual who believes in the importance of athletics, your contribution will help us reach our goal. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this event!

For sponsorship information email STBRIGIDSBAA@gmail.com or visit our site https://gowolfhounds.com/events.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on the course! ⛳️

Summer Camps & Tutoring

Registration is now open for summer camps!

Bishop Watterson High School and St. Charles are hosting a variety of summer camps, including academics, athletics, art, theatre, robotics and more, ranging for children in incoming grades 2-9.

Summer tutoring is available from many St. Brigid of Kildare staff members. Staff can be contacted via email or by calling the school office and leaving a message.

• St. Brigid Staff Summer Tutoring Information
• St. Charles Summer Camps
• Bishop Watterson Summer Camps
• Dublin Rec Center Adaptive Programs
• Syntero Summer Camps

Now Hiring: Parish Athletic Director

Our Athletic Association serves hundreds of families in our school and parish communities. Until now, this has been a volunteer-run organization filled with dedicated and passionate parents and committed adults. They have done an outstanding job of ministering to our children, and we are grateful for the countless hours of service.

With that being said, the time has come to hire a Parish Athletic Director who can dedicate 30-40 hours/week to leading and managing this vibrant part of our community. Father Black has discussed this with our current volunteer Athletic Director who has filled this position extremely well and he is in complete agreement that a full time staff member is a good move at this time.  We are looking for candidates who might be interested. 

Please click this link to view the full job description and application details.

All candidates must be at least 21 and must be PGC/BCI compliant via completing a Protecting God’s Children training and a BCI fingerprint background check. Information on that process is available here.

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