Dear Parents,

It was great seeing so many of you on Tuesday at our combination Meet The Teacher and Welcome Back Party!  It was wonderful to meet so many new people and reconnect with long-time families. A special thank you to our Home and School for organizing our snow cones, popcorn, and festive music. It was truly a celebration for our school community!  

Today we welcomed our A-K students. The building felt like it was going to burst with excitement and joy! We look forward to welcoming our L - Z students tomorrow morning with the same enthusiasm.  

A few reminders and helpful hints:

• Please note that we have a slight increase in our lunch price.  Lunches this year will be $3.25. To view the printable August lunch calendar, click here. To view the google lunch calendar, click here.
• Please find details in the story below regarding setting up lunch accounts in FACTS.

Our opening school Mass will be on Friday, August 25th at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Parents may choose to sit with their child’s class or are invited to sit with their children in another area of the church. Our Home and School is also sponsoring for the first time a “Tears and Cheers” back to school coffee social. Coffee and Pastries will be available in Hendricks Hall beginning at 7:45 a.m. until just before school Mass at 8:45 a.m.

As we come together at the table this year to serve God and our community, may the blessings of St. Brigid be with us during the 2023 -2024 school year!

Kathy O’Reilly

Back to School Handouts

Please review all the Back to School handouts at the links below. All other forms that need to be completed are to be completed digitally in FACTS.

These forms may also be found on our website by clicking the "Current Families" box.

Handbooks & Procedures:

K-8 School Handbook 23-24

Summary of Handbook Updates

Chromebook & Technology Handbook

RaiseRight (formerly MyScrip) 2023-24 Information

Lunch Menu

Home & School 23-24 Brochure

(a paper version of the H&S brochure will be available at Parent Admin Day)

Action Items & Sign Up Forms:

Annual Fund 23-24 Donation Form

Gifts of Gratitude 23-24 Donation Form

Home & School 23-24 Volunteer Sign Up Form

Save the Date:

Barn Bash

Friday, October 20, 6 PM, Leed's Farm

Tears and Cheers Social - Aug 25

Please join us Friday, August 25th for a “Tears and Cheers” back to school coffee social.  Coffee and Pastries will be available in Hendricks Hall beginning at 7:45 am until just before school mass at 8:45 am.   We hope to see you there! 

WebForms & Teacher Assignments in FACTS

All students in preschool through grade 8 will be using FACTS to complete their back to school Web Forms again this school year. Upon login, please navigate to School, and then Webforms, to complete your Web Forms packet. Directions will be sent next week.

After completing your Webforms, select Student, and then Schedules to view your student's homeroom teacher.

See the link below for instructions on accessing Web Forms and FACTS. If you have problems or questions, please contact Kerinan Jordan at [email protected]

Arrival & Dismissal

The morning drop off will begin at 7:45 am with cars following the pattern outlined on the map below. If you are in need of an early morning drop please consider using our morning latchkey program which opens at 7:00 am. Please contact Karol Halm, our director at [email protected].  

Dismissal will begin at 2:55 pm in the Enke parking lot. Parents, please park according to the map below (click the links below the maps for more detailed instructions). Students will be released to your cars and cars will be directed to leave once all children are safely in their car.  

Join St. Brigid Home & School

St. Brigid Home & School is looking for volunteers to get involved in the many Home & School activities for the 23-24 school year!

To sign up to be a volunteer or on a committee with Home & School, click the sign-up button below. If you have questions, contact 23-24 Home & School Chairs Venessa Lookabaugh, [email protected], or Ashley Jones, [email protected].

To learn more about Home & School and its committees, view the 23-24 brochure here.

All are welcome to attend our first meeting, which will be held Thursday, September 7 at 10 AM in Hendricks Hall.

Proud St. Brigid Family Metal Signs for Sale

We are excited to offer again the Proud St. Brigid Family signs to our school families! We will be taking orders for these 11" metal outdoor signs that look great in a front flower bed or landscaping. These signs are made of no-rust aluminum with a UV resistant paint designed for long lasting outdoor durability, and will hold up a minimum of 5-10 years. They are made of 3mm max metal and come with a 48" metal T-bar stake for stability into the ground.

Total cost for the sign and stake is $32. We are selling these signs at cost to help encourage your participation in helping us spread awareness of our great school and building our community!

To order, fill out the form below by Friday, September 8 and pay via credit card. Signs will be produced after the ordering period is over, and plan to be ready for pickup shortly after. Purchasers will be notified when signs are ready.

Add Funds to Lunch Accounts

Funds can be added to your child's cafeteria account through FACTS.

For instructions on how to do this, please see the link below.

Gym Uniform Pants and Spirit Wear Stores - Open Now

Hello Wolfhounds! As you are heading back to school and back to school sports, remember that both of our spirit wear stores are still open!

Morganheimer/Premier is our traditional St. Brigid spirit wear option (non-vintage), and their spirit wear store is open. Shop the link below to check out their options for those Wolfhound Spirit Wear Days! Options are available for pick up at their store front location or you can have the items shipped directly to you.

Check out the link below to order spirit wear from Morganheimer/Premier:

https://saintbrigid.itemorder.com

Rah-Rah is a Dublin-based spirit wear company that is offering super-soft, vintage-inspired, uniquely designed spirit wear made just for us! The owners of Rah-Rah are a St. Brigid family and we are happy to offer their spirit wear to our Wolfhound families. They have added a new design for us this year that they are excited to share with you!

Check out the link below to shop the Rah-Rah spirit wear store and add their vintage inspired clothing to your closet! The Rah-Rah store will remain open until August 30^th!

https://rahrahgear.com/collections/st-brigid?page=1 [rahrahgear.com]

You can have any items shipped directly to you for the best and quickest delivery. Standard shipping rates apply. Details on shipping can be found on the website.

If you prefer to pick up your Rah-Rah order, you may do so at:

6702 Royal Plume Drive, Dublin (home of Jamie Erickson)

Please watch the Wolfhound Wednesday (and your email) for delivery information.

Any questions? Please contact Jaime Erickson 614.578.8960 or Shauna Durant 740.815.9053

EdChoice Scholarship: How to Apply

Ohio's Educational Choice (EdChoice) Scholarship Program is now accessible to ALL Ohioans! All families are eligible to receive between $650-$6,165 per K-8 student.

We are asking that all families apply for EdChoice. This will allow us to reallocate our scholarship, grant, and aid dollars to ensure families receive maximum support.

To apply for an EdChoice scholarship for the 2023-24 school year, please see the instructions and more information here.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (614) 718-5825.

School Job Openings

Saint Brigid of Kildare School is seeking candidates to fill the following positions:

• Cafeteria: St. Brigid of Kildare School is looking for individuals to help in the school cafeteria from 8:30-1:30 either part time or full time. If interested, please contact Joyce Brown at [email protected].
• Latchkey: St. Brigid of Kildare School’s after school care program is looking for individuals to assist with after school programming (snack, activities, homework, etc.) from 2:00pm-6:00pm either part time or full time. If interested, please contact Karol Halm at [email protected].
• Classroom Aide/Paraprofessional: St. Brigid of Kildare School is looking for an individual to serve as a classroom aide to support the teacher and the students with instruction, clerical work, etc. Aides work from 8:00-3:00 M-F. Protecting God’s Children, fingerprinting, and an aide license are required. No experience with children is necessary but preferred. If interested, please contact Jill Carfagna at [email protected].

Join Us for Welcome Weekend

Join us in Hendricks Hall on September 16th and 17^th, after all Masses for Welcome Weekend. This is a time when all parishioners can enjoy food and drinks while browsing the many opportunities and ministries that need your participation. Over 50 ministries and committees will be present for you to explore, and volunteers will be available to answer your questions. There will also be a new parishioner's welcome committee to register for our parish if you would like to join.

Fr. Black will be available to greet parishioners as he begins his ministry here at St. Brigid. We hope you will join us for refreshments and fellowship in Hendricks Hall after every Mass. 

Please consider how you can become part of our parish family and join us on the journey of faith.

Thinking About Becoming Catholic?

• Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic?
• Do you think you might like to look into the Catholic way of Life?
• Do you know someone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?

 You are invited to join us!

Our first meeting will be an orientation on October 17. All classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Berry Room. The calendar for this coming year is on our website at www.stbrigidofkildare.org/rcia. For more information contact Kim VanHuffel at [email protected] or complete the form on the website above.

The Rescue Project

September 13—November 15

The Rescue Project tells us that the most urgent task in the church is the compelling proclamation of the gospel, one that offers people a way of seeing reality, and of making sense of the world, history, and life, that is vastly different from the story our modern culture tells.

We invite you to join us for the Rescue Project! Together we can discover The Story.

There are four ways to participate this fall:

•  Sisters in Christ - Join a community of women in prayer and study. Wednesdays, 1:15-2:45 PM, Deacon’s Room
• Wednesday Evening Group - Join other parishioners in this study/small groups. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM, Berry Room
• Thursday Morning Group - Join other parishioners in this study/small groups. Thursdays, 10—11:30 AM, Berry Room
• Individual Small Groups - Create your own small group in your home and receive study materials free of charge from the parish!

To register, click the button below.

For more information, contact Kim VanHuffel at [email protected]. 

That Man Is You!

THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, That Man is You! Seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society. At St. Brigid of Kildare, we are currently in year 5 of this program (for the 2023-24 year).

Join us for food, fellowship and faith, starting Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Hendricks Hall. Doors Open at 6:30 AM for light breakfast and fellowship. Program starts promptly at 7:00 AM. All men are welcome.

Mom to Mom Kickoff Sept 13

Mom to Mom is a vibrant, faith sharing group focused on motherhood, spirituality, and Catholic parenting.  Whether you’re a rookie or veteran, join us to support, share and gain wisdom from each other.

Meetings: Wednesday Sept 20th - Nov 15th

Time: 9:45-11 am

Location: Church Basement

Child Care Sign up: Here

This fall Mom to Mom will watch and discuss videos from the Formed “Catholic Moms Summit.”  The Catholic Mom’s Summit is a collection of talks in which women encourage and support one another in the vocation of Catholic Motherhood, see below for our September Schedule. Drop in any time, no need to prepare, come as you are! We hope you can make it! 

Requirements to Volunteer with our Children

If you are 18 years or older and interested in volunteering with youth activities at SBK, attending PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN is required before you can volunteer. Register under the Diocese of Columbus at 

www.virtus.org

The Diocesan Safe Environment Department will be offering Virtus Protecting God's Children (PGC) sessions: 

8/28/2023 St Joan of Arc (Powell) 6:00pm

8/29/2023 St Joan of Arc (Powell) 7:00pm

9/06/2023 St Francis DeSales HS 6:00pm 

  with Fingerprinting @5pm

10/26/2023 Zoom PGC Columbus 6:00pm

11/06/2023 Zoom PGC Columbus 6:00pm

All volunteers with our children and youth must complete PGC, a St. Brigid volunteer application, submit the signed code of conduct, copy of photo ID, and complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Full details and forms can be found at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/safe-environment/ 

Shop BWHS Spiritwear

Shop and purchase online for your Bishop Watterson High School Eagles!

View the new site at the link below.