Wolfhound Wednesday - December 17, 2025 | | Yesterday, we enjoyed a beloved tradition as our kindergarten and second grade students sang and shared their beautiful versions of the Christmas story.
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The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
Wishing all our families a blessed and joyful Christmas! May the light of Christ fill your hearts and homes with peace, love, and hope this season and throughout the New Year. Thank you for being part of our school community.
Merry Christmas and God bless!
Kathy O’Reilly
The Faculty and Staff
Of Saint Brigid of Kildare School
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Choir Students Share Their Voices at Muirfield Village Candlelight Dinners
Last week, choir student volunteers from 6-8th grade performed twice for the Muirfield Country Club and their guests at their Candlelight Dinner. The evenings were filled with lots of Christmas joy, classic carols, and singing with the spirit of Christmas! Our students sang beautifully and represented our school with grace and professionalism. Congratulations to these students!
We are grateful to Ms. Roberts for coordinating this meaningful experience and to Muirfield Village Golf Club for welcoming our students. Opportunities like these allow our students to grow in confidence, represent our school with pride, and use their gifts to enrich the broader community.
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Introducing the Athletic Ministry Committee (AMC)
St. Brigid of Kildare Parish is blessed with a vibrant and growing athletics program, supported for many years by dedicated volunteers who have given their time and talent to our children. As our programs continue to expand, we have taken time to reflect on how best to structure and support the ministry moving forward—ensuring clear communication, shared responsibility, and a strong partnership among staff, parents, and parishioners.
To strengthen our mission and better serve our families, we are pleased to introduce the new Athletic Ministry Committee (AMC).
The Athletic Ministry Committee will be made up of parents, parishioners, and members of the St. Brigid community who desire to use athletics as a platform to build character, foster community, and share our Catholic faith with our young athletes.
The AMC will work in partnership with the Parish Office, the Safe Environment Office, the Marketing & Communications Office, the Parish Finance Office, and our Athletic Director.
We are grateful for the many individuals who have faithfully served SBK Athletics over the years, and we look forward to building this new ministry together. We invite former volunteers, as well as anyone passionate about youth sports and parish life, to consider applying to serve on the Athletic Ministry Committee. More details on the ministry structure and how to apply will be released in the winter of 2026.
Please join us in praying for this ministry, that through athletics our children may grow not only in skill and teamwork, but also in faith, virtue, and discipleship.
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Morning Arrival & Tardy Policy Reminder
As we continue to work toward a smooth and efficient morning drop-off, we want to share an important update to help ensure our school day begins on time. Over the past several months, we have not been marking students tardy until after approximately 8:05 a.m. to support families during the transition to our new procedures. However, our school handbook states that the school day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
We are currently seeing several students entering the building after 8:00, which disrupts morning routines and results in missed instructional time. To help resolve this, and to better align with the handbook, we will begin issuing tardies at 8:00 a.m. starting Monday, January 12.
Updated Morning Procedures
- Car line drop-off has begun at 7:43 a.m. to help keep the line moving and support an on-time arrival.
- We encourage families to be in the drop-off line no later than 7:55 a.m. to ensure students can enter the building by 8:00 a.m.
- If you are waiting in line, please do your best to have your child ready before they get to the drop off zone. If help is needed in the drop off zone, please turn on your hazard lights so a staff member can assist.
- The church bells chime at 8:00 a.m., and they are a helpful indicator of an on-time arrival. Students should be walking inside the building before the bells ring to be considered on time.
Tardy Procedures (Beginning January 12)
- Students arriving between 8:00–8:05 a.m. will receive a tardy slip at the door. This slip will be handed to their homeroom teacher, who will mark them tardy in attendance and take the lunch count.
- Students arriving after 8:05 a.m. must be escorted into the building by a parent/guardian. The office will issue the tardy slip, record attendance, and take lunch count.
Please also remember that students arriving or leaving more than one hour late/early are marked as a half-day absent, per attendance guidelines.
We appreciate your partnership in supporting a calm and timely start to each school day. A smooth morning sets our students up for success.
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A Reminder About Child Safety
As we approach the Christmas break, we encourage parents to take a few moments to talk with their children about personal safety. Extra activities, travel, and time away from regular routines can create situations where children may be around unfamiliar people or environments, making these conversations especially important.
Please remind children never to interact with strangers or go anywhere with someone they do not know— even if that person claims a parent, relative, or trusted adult sent them. Children should understand that a parent will never send someone they do not know to pick them up without telling them first. Encourage your child to trust their instincts and to seek help immediately from a trusted adult if something feels uncomfortable or confusing.
Maintaining open communication and reinforcing these safety messages helps children feel confident and prepared. Thank you for partnering with us to remain vigilant and to keep our children safe during the Christmas season and throughout the year.
In January we will be offering a meeting with Tyler Holliday, our Safety Officer, if you'd like to meet in person to discuss how to talk with your children about personal safety. Stay tuned for more details and a date.
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Lil Hounds Cheer Clinic
Lil Hounds Cheerleading will be hosting a cheer clinic in the SBK Gymnasium in Jnauary. All St. Brigid students in kindergarten-3rd grade are invited to register and attend.
Children who attend the clinic will then cheer at the noon basketball game on Jan 24th.
Check next week's Wolfhound Wednesday for the date and registration link.
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Lost & Found Items Will Be Donated on Feb 22
A reminder that the lost and found will be cleaned out on Feb 22 in conjunction with the uniform exchange, so please reclaim your item(s)! Because the lost and found is overflowing, if you are missing an unlabeled item, you have permission to guess and take one of the same size. Wash and label your
items before wear!
Click to view a photo album of what is currently in the lost in found.
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Hounds Hoopla: Donations Needed
Hounds Hoopla is coming Friday, February 6, 2026, 6-8PM at our school!
Join us for Bingo, a DJ GLOW dance party, a magician, crafts, face painting and fun! Pizza, snacks and drinks included. Entry is $35 per family.
Donations Needed
Donations are needed for Bingo prizes. A donation box will be in the main office area outside the nurse's office. Great donation item ideas include $10-$20 gift cards, crafts, stuffed animals, games, puzzles, sports equipment like soccer balls, plastic bats and balls, little kids ball gloves, nail polish, hair accessories, etc. Please check clearance shelves as we shop for Christmas! Anything new, unopened or in like new condition we would appreciate.
Please note for planning purposes, this event is not a drop-off. To ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment, children may attend only with a supervising adult present throughout the event.
**Look for the registration and volunteer links when we return from break.**
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Wolfhound 8th Grade Night - Dec 18
Mark your calendars—Wolfhound 8th Grade Night is coming on Thursday, December 18, 2025!
Get ready for an exciting night of basketball as our 8th grade Wolfhounds take on their competition in a tripleheader of home games! This special evening gives our 8th graders the chance to shine on their home court and feel the full support and energy of our amazing community.
Throw on your Wolfhound spirit wear and bring the noise! Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Hounds!
Game Times:
5:30 pm – St. Brigid Green vs. St. Paul
6:30 pm – St. Brigid White vs. St. Catharine of Sienna
7:30 pm – St. Brigid Gold vs. St. Andrew
We can’t wait to see our community come together to celebrate our athletes and make this a truly unforgettable night. See you December 18, 2025!
Go Hounds!
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Important Update for All Volunteers: Safe Environment Policy Change
Beginning January 1, 2026 the Diocese will implement an update to the Safe Environment Policy.
Previously, volunteers completed fingerprinting only once. Starting in January, all volunteers and parish employees (school staff already follow this) must renew fingerprinting every five years to remain compliant.
You do not need to retake the Protecting God’s Children (PGC) class — it remains “one and done.”
This update helps ensure that all adults who work with minors or vulnerable adults have up-to-date background checks. To avoid delays, please act early.
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If it’s been more than five years since your last fingerprinting, schedule a new one soon.
- If you’re unsure when you last completed fingerprinting, please login to your Virtus account to see your dates. If you are having trouble logging in, then please let Brad Marzullo (bmarzullo@stbrigidofkildare.org) know.
- For step-by-step instructions and fingerprinting locations, visit:
- https://stbrigidofkildare.org/welcome/about-us/safe-environment/
Important: Fingerprinting results must be sent directly to the Diocese (Catholic Diocese of Columbus Safe Environment Office, 197 E. Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215). Please do not send copies to St. Brigid.
We will host FastFingerprints sessions onsite for convenience (fees still apply).
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December 17, 2025 – Art Room, St. Brigid of Kildare School
- 4:00 pm- 7:30 pm
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December 18, 2025 – Hendricks Hall, Kelty Library, St. Brigid of Kildare
- 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Questions?
Contact Brad Marzullo at (614) 761-3734 ext. 249 or bmarzullo@stbrigidofkildare.org
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Spiritwear Stores Open
Both St. Brigid of Kildare School spiritwear stores are open year-round for sales.
Morganheimer/Premier Store
Upon request of many families, the Saint Brigid School webstore is now open year round. Have your order shipped or pick up at the location at 473 Village Park Dr. Powell OH, 43065. Weekly Hours: Wednesday-Friday - 12p-4p (After hours pickup is available. Please request via email)
Want to receive your order by Christmas? Order by 12/8/25 and we'll have your order ready for pickup or shipped by 12/19/25.
Rah Rah
From completely custom, hand-drawn designs to professional screen printing with a vintage flair, to the most incredibly comfy garments you've ever owned, our one-of-of-kind spirit wear is sure to become your family's favorite.
Order by December 18th to receive by Christmas. Use code DRIVEWAY to pick up at 7033 Willow Run Dr, Dublin, OH 43017.
Please reach out with any questions to rahrahgear@gmail.com.
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Emmaus Road Scholarship - Tax Credit
Receive a tax credit on your Ohio taxes while helping a family receive a Catholic education. Through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, Ohio taxpayers may donate to a K-12 Catholic school to be used for tuition scholarships based on financial need. The donor then receives a dollar-for-dollar non-refundable tax credit on their Ohio state tax return up to $750 ($1,500 if married and filing jointly).
This program helps make Catholic education accessible and affordable while giving donors the power to put their tax dollars to work to lead children to an encounter with Christ.
GIVE ONLINE at at the link below.
(Select “St. Brigid of Kildare” under “School Designation” dropdown for the gift to go toward a St. Brigid student’s tuition. See the image below for an example of how it looks).
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GIVE BY CHECK made out to: Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund and mail to: Office of Catholic Schools, 197 East Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215 (Note “St. Brigid of Kildare” on check to designate dollars to our school.)
You will receive a mailed receipt from the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund. Keep that receipt and submit when filing your 2025 Ohio taxes.
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Corks for a Cause 2026
Save the date for March 7, 2026!
We are excited to hold our 19th annual Corks for a Cause Silent Auction and Wine Tasting for SPiCE on Saturday, March 7, 2025.
If you'd like to learn more about the event, how you can help, or share your ideas, please reach out to Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org.
If you are interested in a sponsorship, learn more at the link below. All sponsorship packages include tickets to the event and a wide range of advertising.
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In the Season of Giving, Don't Forget to Give Your Gift to the Annual Fund
As we celebrate this joyful season of Advent and Christmas, our hearts turn to the humble birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given” (Isaiah 9:6). This sacred moment reminds us of God’s generosity and love, gifts that inspire us to share that same spirit within our school community.
On behalf of the St. Brigid of Kildare Home & School Association, the faculty and staff thank you to all the families who have already supported this year’s Annual Fund. Your generosity directly enriches our children’s education supporting after-school programs, school performances, field trips, and the many special activities that help our students grow, explore, and experience joy.
Throughout this month, Home & School has planned a host of festive events for our children as we celebrate this holy season together. These moments of wonder and community are made possible because of your commitment and partnership.
As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, please know how grateful we are for each of you. May the peace of Christ and the joy of His birth fill your homes with hope and blessing.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a grace-filled New Year.
If you haven’t had the chance, please consider making an Annual Fund donation today. If you have friends or family members that would like to contribute, we also receive gifts from other individuals committed to the education of our children. Please forward this email.
| | Thank you to our many families who have already supported the 2025-26 Annual Fund (as of December 7, 2025). | | News from Our Parish & Community | |
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
Do you have children aged 9 to 14 as of 1/1/2026?
Join us for the Free Throw Contest on Sunday, January 25th, in the St. Brigid school gymnasium from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Check-in for registered girls and boys begins at 1:30 pm.
Register online at the link below.
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