Dear Parents,

Thank you for celebrating Catholic Schools Week with us last week! To wrap up the 2023 celebration I was going to share my reflection on the week. Instead, I am going to share some of the eloquent and inspirational thoughts of our 7th grade students when alst week they answered  the question “What do you love about attending a Catholic school?”. 

I am sure that you will agree that these quotes from our students make all of the hard work and sacrifice that goes into parenting, teaching, and financially providing Catholic education for our children worth it!

May the blessings of Saint Brigid be with you,

Kathy O’Reilly

P.S. We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th.  Students and staff may enjoy a red dress down day.  Thank you to the Annual Fund and our room parents for providing fun games, activities and a cookie treat to make the day extra special. 

Photo Newsletters: 3rd & 4th Grades

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

Catholic Schools Week 2023

Last week we had so much fun celebrating our Catholic school with a special Saint Brigid feast day Mass, love tokens, student favorite lunches, themed-dress days, teacher appreciation day and lunch, and our faculty/staff vs. 8th grade basketball game. Thank you for joining us in celebrating our Catholic Schools: Faith, Excellence, Service.

SPiCE News & Notes: Counselor's Corner

As we get into the month of February, we are approaching 6 months into the school year. This time of year can have a particular risk of students experiencing burn-out. We wanted to share some tips of what burn-out looks like, as well as self-care strategies to help your child relieve any stress that can come with this time of the year.

Click the link below to continue reading the February newsletter from our counselor, Maegan Flannery at Spirit of Peace.

Basketball Wolfhounds

Congrats to all of our basketball Wolfhounds who played many hard-fought games this weekend!

At the 5th grade boys basketball game against St. Matthew, the boys' sisters got up and did a cheer for the fans at halftime!

The 7th grade boys played against St. Catharine at Bishop Hartley High School, whose gymnasium is named after long-time St. Brigid boys coach Dick Geyer. Dick coaches along with his son Tom and granddaughter Ellen (pictured with the 7th grade boys team). The team was victorious over St. Catharine.

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 22, 9:00-10:00 AM, Enke Hall
• Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 -7:30 PM, Enke Hall

RSVP for either session at the link below.

Upcoming March Meeting - Social Media

Bake Sale

From the Eighth Grade Social Committee:

The Eighth Grade Social Committee is having a Bake Sale fundraiser for their trip to Washington DC. It will be open the nights of Student Led Conferences on Thursday February 2nd and 9th. A portion of the profits will go to the Honor Flight Columbus. The bake sale will be in between the Think Tank and the Sun Room next to the library, and near the Book Sale. We can only accept cash payments. Thank you for your support!

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.)
• You must pay the online $35 application fee.
• You need only submit one application per family.
• Saint Brigid does not offer tuition assistance for non-Catholic families but you may be eligible for Diocesan assistance.
• There is no tuition assistance available for preschool.
• If 2022 taxes are not finished for submission by March 15, 2023, the 2021 tax return with 2022 W2 is acceptable.

Click here to view the flyer with this information.

Lost and Found, Come and Get It!

This is a final call to retrieve your missing items from the newly established lost and found area of the cafeteria (link to photos here). Items remaining after 4 PM on February 10^th will be donated to the Uniform and Spiritwear Exchange or a local charity. Parents are encouraged to come check for lost items during school hours, but there are also some great opportunities like Hounds Hoopla and Student Conferences to browse the stash to see if any items are yours!

Going forward, here are some tips to keep your items with you:

1. Label all sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, etc. with your child’s name, not initials.  Avery non-iron tags are an inexpensive and easy way to protect your investment! Labelled items are more likely to be handed back to your child rather than placed in the lost and found.
2. If you’ve obtained an item from the Uniform Exchange and it already has a label, do your best to re-label so the item isn’t “returned” to the wrong family when lost.
3. Label water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Many look the same!
4. Ask your child to search the lost and found during his/her lunchtime if missing an item.
5. Parents are welcome to pop in to check for items in the cafeteria anytime during the school day.

Uniform Exchange Feb 12, 10 AM-1 PM

For the first time since 2020, there will not be a sign up to attend, so please add it to your calendar so you don’t forget to come! All items are free and you don’t need to donate to “shop”!

While you’re decluttering in January, please gather up the gently used uniforms that your children no longer need to donate to the Uniform and Spiritwear Exchange! Items accepted include all logo and non-logo uniform items AND spirit wear and PE uniforms. Donations can be brought into the main office after January 3rd during school hours or placed in a bin in the Hendricks Hall collection closet.

The exchange could not happen without volunteers! Please sign up to help and “shop” while you’re there!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b44a8a929ab9-winter5#/

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.

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.

Wine Bottle Donations Needed

If you have an extra bottle or two of wine ($20 value or higher) that you can donate, we would love to use them for our popular wine grab! Just bring them in to the parish office anytime.

We are also looking for auction item donations. If you have any items to donate, please contact Sarah Moore at [email protected].

Women's Retreat: Into a Garden of Virtue - LAST CHANCE!

Women of the Parish are invited to attend the annual St. Brigid of Kildare Women’s Retreat. This year's retreat starts at 5PM, Friday, March 3rd and runs until 11AM on Sunday, March 3rd. We have limited spots remaining and REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON Friday, February 17th. The retreat will be held at The Spiritual Center at Maria Stein. Meals will be provided and all women will have a private room with bath. The total cost is $200. If you have questions, please contact Jackie Pervan at [email protected] or visit our website.

 Online registration is now open at the link below.

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 Now Open

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]

Make it a Date!

A Night Out to Strengthen Your Marriage

Saturday, February 11, 2023

6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Hendricks Hall – St. Brigid of Kildare Parish 

All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 25th Make It a Date!

Journey back to the early years of your relationship as we reminisce about the role faith played in our marriages. 

We’re excited to hear from Rachael and Phillip Bede. They’ve been married for 18 years and have 8 kids. 

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 Christine Drab at [email protected] or 614-256-9065 by February 9.

Sponsored by Family First and the St. Brigid School of Adult Faith Formation