Wolfhound Wednesday - Aug 21, 2024 | |
Welcome back to school Wolfhounds! | |
The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at our Meet the Teacher and Welcome Back Party on Tuesday! We thoroughly enjoyed meeting new families and reconnecting with our long-time ones. A special thank you to our Home and School Association for organizing the snow cones, spiritwear and festive music—it truly made for a joyful celebration of our school community!
Today we welcomed our L-Z students, and the building was buzzing with excitement and joy! We’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of our A-K students tomorrow morning with the same enthusiasm.
Our opening school Mass will be held on Friday, August 23rd at 9:00 a.m., and we warmly invite everyone to attend. Parents have the option to sit with their child’s class or to join them in another area of the church. Following Mass, our Home and School Association will be hosting a “Tears and Cheers” coffee social in Hendricks Hall at 10:00 a.m., where coffee and pastries will be available.
As we embark on this school year, let us come together to sow Seeds of Hope in our community. May the blessings of St. Brigid guide us throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
Blessings,
Kathy O’Reilly
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Car Rider Arrival Instructions
For our returning families, we are doing the exact same traffic plan (pattern) as we finished the school year 2023-24, without utilizing the “S” pattern in the Enke/ Recess Lot.
- Main School Drop-Off. Doors Open at 7:45 AM to admit students
- Please be patient, courteous, and follow staff instructions. Especially the first few weeks until all feel comfortable with the routine.
- Drop-Off Zone is the RED ARROWS on the map. Please Pull as far forward as possible to the front of the building where the Drop-Off Starts (second crosswalk, past the flagpole near the preschool doors labeled on map above as “Drop-Off Zone 1st Car) before dropping off your student(s).
- Students are to exit PASSENGER SIDE ONLY of the vehicle onto the sidewalk
- Students can enter the building only at two locations: GYM ENTRANCE or MAIN ENTRANCE. Remember, please pull as far forward to the front of the building (MAIN ENTRANCE) as possible before students exit your vehicle.
- School Buses are utilizing the loop in front of the church for lane of travel and will be parking (3 at a time) in front of the preschool (just past the crosswalk). Cars will pass the busses on the left slowly to exit the campus.
- If your student needs extra time (large school project, crutches etc.) please park in the front lot and walk them up to the sidewalk in front of the school.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We expect this plan to run as smoothly as it did last year, due to all your help.
Feel free to reach out to me for anything, and welcome back!
Bruce McKenna, bmckenna@stbrigid-school.org
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NEW Car Rider Dismissal Instructions
Due to the increased need for parking for PARISH events, we are doing a NEW Car Rider Dismissal Procedure.
- Bus Riders are dismissed at 2:50 PM
- Car Riders are dismissed at 2:55 PM.
- Please DO NOT arrive earlier than 2:30 PM for car rider dismissal.
- NEW PROCEDURE: Find ANY parking spot available on campus and park your car legally. DO NOT park in the MAIN LOOP (shown in map with red line).
- Walk to Door #20 (Enke Hall) or Door #16 (Gym) to pick up your student(s). Parents will NOT enter the building. Parents will meet their student(s) outside the doors. Parents are to walk their child(ren) to the car. You are then free to leave at your discretion.
- Please leave the campus no later than 3:05 PM, so we can proceed with preschool dismissal pattern.
- FOR EARLY PICK-UPS / SICK STUDENTS: Please Park in the lot in front of the school and walk up to the Main Entrance. DO NOT Park in the main loop in front of the school as it is a Fire Lane, and we utilize the loop for preschool arrivals and dismissals.
- Please be patient, courteous, and mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times, especially during the first few weeks until all feel comfortable with the routine. Parents are responsible for the monitoring and safety of their child(ren) while walking to their vehicle.
Feel free to reach out to me for anything, and welcome back!
Bruce McKenna, bmckenna@stbrigid-school.org
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Join St. Brigid Home & School
St. Brigid Home & School is looking for volunteers to get involved in the many Home & School activities for the 24-25 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 24-25 Home & School Chairs Sarah Graf, sarahstarks77@hotmail.com or Heather Cesarz, heather.j.cesarz@gmail.com.
To learn more about Home & School and its committees, view the 24-25 brochure here.
We are still in need of Room Parent volunteers, and will work to accommodate parents to the preferred grade and class of their choice. New this year is a Social Chair for each grade, a great opportunity for planning 1-2 parent and/or family socials this academic year. Please use the link below to show interest in these positions.
All are welcome to attend our first meeting, which will be held Thursday, September 5 at 10 AM in Hendricks Hall.
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Barn Bash - Save the Date
Save the Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024
6:00-8:15 PM
Leeds Farm (8738 Marysville Rd., Ostrander, OH)
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Digital Media Guidelines & Reminders
A start of a new school year is so exciting, so we want to give a few reminders regarding sharing photos or videos of youth in order to keep our children safe.
Please reference St. Brigid of Kildare's recently updated Digital Media Guidelines here (these can also be found on our Safe Environment webpage).
A few reminders from us:
Keeping children and their privacy safe, both online and off, is always at the forefront of any considerations where social media usage is concerned. Saint Brigid of Kildare will never publicly post or release information that is considered private and confidential. This includes posting photos with names of children without additional parental consent. Photos of children will not be posted on Saint Brigid of Kildare digital media if a parent specifically opts their child(ren) out of such use in FACTS WebForms.
A few reminders for volunteers:
Adults (including volunteers) should have permission from a minor’s parent or guardian before sharing or posting online any pictures, videos, or other information that may identify that minor. If you would like to share photos or videos of a St. Brigid school or parish activity online on behalf of Saint Brigid of Kildare, send the photos or video to the communications director (Allie Wing, mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org) for review and posting on the official accounts. We always welcome photos to share, but know that we must double check that all parents have given permission to share before posting.
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Tears & Cheers, Aug 23 at 10 AM
Join other St. Brigid parents for a Tears & Cheers coffee and donut social on Friday, Aug 23 at 10 AM in Hendricks Hall after the opening school Mass.
Sponsored by St. Brigid Home & School.
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Earn Rewards for Our School!
Use the Box Tops App
Box Tops for Education gives families an easy way to earn for schools with products they already buy. All you need is the Box Tops app to upload your receipts (within 14 days) and earn cash for our school when
you purchase any of the 350 participating products from over 80 brands.
ONLINE SHOPPERS CAN EARN WITH BOX TOPS, TOO! Whether you order groceries for delivery or pickup, shop through your store’s app, or request an email receipt at checkout, you can earn for your school no matter where you shop.
Bonus Box Tops Earning Opportunities:
- Sign up using our referral code (R9M18Y5P) to earn 25 Box Tops ($2.50) for our school after scanning your first receipt
- Connect your Walmart Account by 8/31/24 to earn 50 Box Tops ($5) for our school
- You will then automatically earn Box Tops when purchasing participating products at Walmart without having to scan receipts
- See the Box Tops App’s Bonus Offers to see additional Bonus opportunities
Register your Kroger Shopper’s Card
Our school earns money each year through loyalty reward programs! Please remember to register your Kroger Shopper’s Card and use it every time you shop to help our school!
For instructions on how to register for both programs: Rewards Sign Up
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FACTS WebForms and Teacher Assignments - Now Available
All students in preschool through grade 8 will be using FACTS to complete their back to school Web Forms again this school year. These forms became available on Friday, August 16th. Upon login, please navigate to School, and then Webforms, to complete your Web Forms packet.
After completing your Webforms, select Student, and then Schedules to view your student's homeroom teacher.
If you have problems or questions, please contact Kerinan Jordan at mrs.jordan@stbrigid-school.org
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EdChoice Acceptances
EdChoice Expansion scholarships have been recently awarded by the state. You may or may not have received an acceptance letter from the state. If you have received one, please sign and return it to edchoice@stbrigid-school.org
If you have not received an acceptance letter, you can complete a blank acceptance form here.
Also here is the link for the Check Deposit Form. Checks are sent to St. Brigid and this form is needed for us to process the checks.
Please send all completed forms to edchoice@stbrigid-school.org
If you have not yet applied or renewed your EdChoice Expansion scholarship there is still time to do so. Please contact Andrea O'Reilly for application and renewal questions at edchoice@stbrigid-school.org
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Add Funds to Lunch Account, Lunch Price Change
Funds can be added to your child's cafeteria account through FACTS.
For instructions on how to do this, please see the link below.
Lunch price for this school year will be $3.50
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News from Our Parish & Community | |
Now Hiring: Gym Supervisor
St. Brigid of Kildare is hiring a Gym Supervisor for Saturdays during volleyball and basketball seasons, 7:30am-5:00pm, with the occasional Sunday for make-up games due to inclement weather. The Supervisor will be responsible for setting up and taking down equipment and concession areas, overseeing the concession area during the day, and responding to the needs of visiting coaches, refs and families.
Training will be provided for building access, equipment handling, safety equipment and all safety protocols.
Pay is $20/hour. Applicants must be at least 21 and must be or become PGC/BCI compliant via completing a Protecting God’s Children training and a BCI fingerprint background check.
Please contact Becky O’Connor at boconnor@stbrigidofkildare.org if you are interested.
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"She Shall Be Called Woman" - Sisters in Christ
Our Sisters in Christ group is embarking on a new program by Paradiseus Dei called "She Shall Be Called Woman." It is the sister program to That Man Is You designed to meet the deepest longings of the feminine heart. It is for all women seeking to be truly seen, known, and loved, as they grow in their relationship with the Lord. Join us each week for a video, fellowship and faith.
Contact Cheryl Hohlefelder at hohleinone@columbus.rr.com for more information or sign up here.
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Family First Fall Kick Off
Family First is a parish ministry that encourages parents as leaders in the home/domestic church. Please join us to learn about the programs and events Family First will offer this year!
Date: September 11th, 2024
Time: 9:45-11am
Location: Church Basement
Childcare: Carr Nursery
Family First Programs include:
Mom to Mom – A weekly Catholic parenting, discussion group (childcare provided)
Make it a Date – A couples discussion and date night (August 24th, February 8th, April 12th).
Advent by Candlelight – An event for women to prepare their hearts for Advent (November 21st, 2024); Registration opens 10/30
Family Service- various family service projects appropriate for all ages throughout the year
You can find more information about Family First on the parish homepage here.
Questions, please reach out to Sara Norton nortonsarae@gmail.com or Kerri Wilke kerriwilke@gmail.com.
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Family First’s Mom to Mom Fall Session 2024
Mom to Mom is a vibrant, faith sharing group focused on motherhood, spirituality, and Catholic parenting. Mom to Mom is a place where you can lean on one another, build your village and grown in faith! Whether you’re a rookie or veteran, please join us to share and gain wisdom from other moms like you. We’d love to have you join us!
There is no commitment necessary; drop in when your schedule permits. You do not need to pre-read and childcare is available (scan the Family First code to sign up).
Meetings: Wednesdays
Time: 9:45-11am
Location: Church Basement
Childcare available in the Carr Nursery. Sign up ahead of time via the Family First webpage.
Mom to Mom will open the year with Matthew Kelly’s “Why I Love Being Catholic.” This collection of entries highlights the everyday miracles taking place all around us. Join us as we discuss everyday heroes, what you love about being Catholic and so much more. We will build community and share in our spiritual journeys! Join us!
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Walking With Purpose
Walking with Purpose is a Bible study community that meets women right where they are, hands them a cup of coffee, and transforms their hearts. If you desire to grow in your faith, to encounter God’s Word in a fresh way, and in a supportive community of Catholic Women….join us!
Beginning in October, on Tuesdays at 7 pm.
Learn more and register at the link below.
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Make It A Date - Aug 24
Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Hendricks Hall @ St. Brigid
All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 30th Make It a Date!Dan and Sandy Sheehy will be our guides for the evening. Like always, we’ll have light appetizers and there will be a chance to catch up with old and new friends. At the conclusion of the event, couples leave on their own date at a venue of their choice to talk about the evening and how it relates to their own relationships.
Please RSVP to Jessica Freiburger at 4freixys@gmail.comor 614-282-5095 by August 22.
To view the flyer, click here.
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News from Our Catholic High Schools | |
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St. Charles Hosting An Evening With...His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan
In 1923, St. Charles Preparatory School was founded on the promise that an exceptional education be provided to every young man who was willing to accept the challenge of studying there, regardless of his background or means. As St. Charles continues to meet that founding promise, we invite you to join us on October 10th for our annual event, An Evening With…His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Join us for a conversation with Cardinal Dolan as he shares the importance of Jesus and the Church in our day-to-day lives. Visit www.stcharlesprep.org/giving/an-evening-with to reserve your table as together we work to ensure that all young men receive the gift of a Catholic education. For more information, please contact St. Charles Advancement Director Jaime Lawler at jlawler@scprep.org or at (380) 209-2231.
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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School (2021, 2014, 2008) | | | | |
