Dear Parents,

Our students enjoyed a fun Valentine’s Day yesterday with a red dress down day, party games planned by our room parents, and a delicious valentine cookie treat sponsored by our Annual Fund!  To see pictures from our parties, see our school Instagram or Facebook account. 

Next week we will be attending Mass on Ash Wednesday (no school Mass on Thursday) in order to prepare our hearts for the liturgical season of Lent.  Please feel free to join us if your schedule allows.  

Also next week we will begin offering a Crucial Conversations series around topics that are important to today’s parenting.  Bruce McKenna, campus safety and security, will be leading these sessions for parents on various topics related to family, community and personal safety.  The presentations will be one hour in length and will include Q & A.  The February meeting will be a great opportunity to learn about the safety principles and recent changes made here at Saint Brigid, tactics for maintaining a safe and alert campus, and skills that can be applied to any workplace or public environment.  This session will be offered two different times for your convenience.  Thursday, February 23rd at 9:00 am and Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 pm.  Please read more about this and RSVP using the link in the story below.  

A reminder to consider applying for tuition assistance for the 2023-2024 school year.  We have additional funds available for distribution due to the generosity of our donors through the Emmaus Road Scholarship program.  The deadline for applying for assistance will be March 15th.  Please see details in the article below.  

In closing, in my 23 years as principal of Saint Brigid of Kildare School, I have had the remarkable opportunity to work closely with Monsignor Hendricks and to benefit from his spirituality, his compassion, his financial expertise and his dedication to the Catholic faith development of young and adult parishioners alike. Our parish school has truly benefited from the leadership of our faith-filled, visionary, and dedicated pastor.  He will be missed from the daily activities of parish life, but will continue to be present in so many ways for the greater good of the Diocese of Columbus.    

Happy Valentine’s Day,

Kathy O'Reilly

Photo Newsletters: 5th & 6th Grades

Click the photo albums below to see what the classes have been up to.

Corks for a Cause: Wine Bottle Drop Off Feb 22

We are collecting bottles of wine (valued at $20 or higher) for the Corks for a Cause wine grab. If you are able to donate any wine, we are having a wine bottle drop off before/after Ash Wednesday Mass at 9 AM next Wednesday, Feb 22, which will be the school Mass for the week. You can drop off the bottles in Hendricks Hall.

Sign up at the link below if you can donate.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Moore at [email protected].

School Yearbook Sale

Yearbooks are on sale ($24.61) NOW through March 24, 2023! Don’t miss out on your chance to order your 2022 – 2023 school yearbook that is packed full of fun memories! Online ordering is simple and easy! Simply click on the direct link below, fill in your information and pay by credit card.

If you have questions regarding ordering – please call Diane Spagnuolo Photography at 614-873-6867 or email [email protected]

Annual Fund Thanks Teachers & Staff

During Catholic Schools Week Home and School was able to host a teacher appreciation luncheon because of your generosity.

Recognizing and thanking our amazing teachers, administrators and staff is just one of the many activities that are funded by your Annual Fund donations.

If you have not been able to donate please use the below link to support our amazing St. Brigid of Kildare staff.

Crucial Conversations Parent Presentations

St. Brigid of Kildare will be offering Crucial Conversations presentations around topics important in today's parenting world. Bruce McKenna, campus safety and security, will be leading these discussions for parents on various topics related to community, family, and personal safety.

The presentations will be one hour, including a Q&A and discussion. You are welcome to stay for as long as you are able. Meetings will be held in Enke Hall. Please use the RSVP form below so we can accommodate space.

February Meeting - How We're Keeping Your Kids Safe:

Learn about the safety principles and recent changes made here at St. Brigid, tactics for maintaining a safe and alert campus, and skills that can be applied to any workplace or public environment.

• Thursday, February 23, 9:00-10:00 AM, Enke Hall (corrected date from last week)
• Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 -7:30 PM, Enke Hall

RSVP for either session at the link below.

Upcoming March Meeting - Social Media

Spirit Wear Sale Now Open!

We are excited to announce that the Spring Spirit Wear Sale is now open. The sale will be open for shopping until February 22^nd. Orders will be filled and ready in March.

Morganheimer/Premier Spirit Wear store

Our long-time vendor for St. Brigid spirit wear options (non-vintage) is now open and available. Use the link below to shop their sale, which includes a few new items! The link will be available for shopping through February 22^nd. *As a reminder, if you are looking for items in a certain color, click on the item to see all available color options.

Check out the link below to order:

https://saintbrigid.itemorder.com/ [saintbrigid.itemorder.com]

Rah Rah Spirit Wear

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 officially Wolfhounds this year and we are happy to have them as a part of the St. Brigid school community. Check out the link below to order:

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

The site is live now through February 22^nd. You can have any items shipped directly to you for the quickest delivery. Standard shipping rates apply. 

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

6905 MacNeil Drive, Dublin

Tartan Fields (home of Lesley Beran)



All pick up orders will be placed in a large tote on the side porch. Orders will be bagged and marked with your name. If you selected shipping to your home, those orders will be shipped early March. Non shipping orders will be available for pick up mid-March. Please watch the Wolfhound Wednesday (and your email) for delivery information.

Any questions? Please contact Lesley Beran 614.257.9791 or Shauna Durant 740.815.9053

AmazonSmile Ends February 20

Amazon is discontinuing the AmazonSmile charity program. The last day to make purchases using AmazonSmile will be February 20, 2023.



Thank you to all of the families who have used AmazonSmile to earn extra money for our school! 

Tuition Assistance Application - Deadline March 15

Applications for Tuition Assistance for the 2023-24 school year must be submitted through the FACTS Grant and Aid portal by March 15, 2023.

In order to receive a scholarship through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Program, you must apply for tuition assistance through FACTS.

Please note you cannot receive both an Oak Society grant and tuition assistance.

To be considered for Saint Brigid or the Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance Programs:

• You must be registered for the 2023-24 school year by March 15, 2023.
• The application, tax return, and W-2 must be submitted by March 15, 2023. (No exceptions will be made for any late applications, so please apply early in case additional documentation is requested by FACTS.)
• If 2022 taxes are not finished for submission by March 15, 2023, the 2021 tax return with 2022 W2 is acceptable.
• You need only submit one application per family.
• There is no tuition assistance available for preschool.
• All K-8 families, Catholic and non-Catholic are eligible to apply.
• Assistance amounts given vary by family and will be based on family income and number of children in a household.
• Any family who needs more than $500/child in tuition assistance is encouraged to apply. If you apply and are deemed eligible to receive $500 or less, we will refund your $35 application fee and grant the $500 award.
• All applications and materials submitted are confidential.
• Applicants are expected to be notified of award status in May.

For full instructions on applying for tuition assistance, click here.

Diocesan Pastoral Transfers Announced

With hearts full of gratitude for his service, we are joining the Diocese of Columbus in the announcement of the transferral of Monsignor Joseph M. Hendricks from his duties as pastor of our parish to a full-time role in the Chancery office of the diocese. Monsignor Hendricks has served St. Brigid of Kildare Parish for the last 34 years, 25 of them as our pastor.

As Monsignor Hendricks moves to a role in the diocesan Chancery office under Most Reverend Earl Fernandes, we welcome the experienced Reverend James P. Black as the third pastor of St. Brigid of Kildare Parish. Father Black has served as the pastor of St. Joan of Arc Church for the last 10 years, and we welcome his arrival in July 2023.

Corks for a Cause: Tickets On Sale Now!

We are excited to hold our 16th annual Corks for a Cause Silent Auction and Wine Tasting for SPiCE on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The theme this year is a Mardi Gras Masquerade! Tickets are now for sale online at the link below.

Father/Daughter Dance - April 1

The annual St. Brigid Knights of Columbus Father/Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, April 1^st in the St. Brigid School Gym from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. 

Registration will open at 1:00 pm on February 12th. 

For more information or details on how to register, please see the event website: Saintbrigidfatherdaughterdance2023.eventbrite.com. Cost is $50/couple and $15 for each additional daughter. This price includes heavy snacks, dessert, crafts, entertainment, and more. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Requirements to Volunteer with our Children (New Sessions Added)

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:

2/19/2023 St Joseph Parish Center (Plain City) Noon

2/20/2023 St Joan of Arc (Powell) 6:00 

3/04/2023 Neumann Center (OSU) 10:00am

3/23/2023 St Brendan (Hilliard) 6:00pm

 3/23/2023 Holy Spirit (zoom session) 6:00 pm

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/ 

SBAA Spring Sports Registration Open Until Feb 25

SBAA is happy to open up the Spring Sports Registration for 2023.  Offerings for the spring are Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field.  All three are available to boys and girls in the 4th - 8th grades that are students of St. Brigid or parishioners of St. Brigid.

Registration will be open until Saturday, Feb 25th, with the first practices to start shortly thereafter.  Please register soon to not miss out on any communication around practices and forming of teams. You can Register on the GoWolfhounds.com Registration form.

Early Bird Registration - Use Coupon Code "EarlySpring23" until January 28th for 10% off your registration.

Baseball & Softball:

Season will be made up of 8-10 games with a season-ending tournament planned for grade 5-8. Registration fees are $160 and include your jersey & St. Brigid hat. Practices will be at Brigid's Green along with about 1/2 of the games at St. Brigid and the rest at other Diocese schools.

If you have questions about Baseball or Softball - please contact Commissioner Will Malerich at [email protected]

Track & Field:

Season will consist of 4 meets + the Diocese championship starting around April 1 until May 14.  Practices will be held at Karrer Middle School or at St. Brigid/Avery Park as needed. Registration fees for track & field are $85.

If you have questions about Track & Field - please contact Commissioner Dan Workman at [email protected]

Alumna Signs to Play Track & Field

Congratulations to Sydney Workman, Bishop Watterson class of 2023 and Saint Brigid of Kildare School class of 2019 who recently committed to play track & field at University of Dayton.