Wolfhound Wednesday - June 4, 2025 | | Congratulations to the Class of 2025, Saint Brigid of Kildare School's 27th graduating class | |
The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
Our final day of the 2024–2025 school year was truly memorable. We began the day with a beautiful Leadership Mass, where our 8th graders passed the torch of leadership to our 7th grade. We also took time to honor and celebrate several of our dedicated teachers and staff members for their years of service:
5 Years of Service
- Rachel Reindeau – 1st Grade
- Angela Lyons – Preschool
- Abbie Rumfola – Office and Latchkey
10 Years of Service
- Kathy Stuart – Kindergarten
- Mimi Moeller – 2nd Grade Aide
- Jeremy Johnson – Intervention Specialist (5–6 Team)
- Marta Regan – Spanish
- Bridget DeSocio – Library and Innovation Team
15 Years of Service
- Kathleen Dodd – 3rd Grade Aide
- Chris Mazon – 7–8 Team
- Sue Kessler – 4th Grade
25 Years of Service
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Karen Sullivan – 5–6 Aide (also retiring this year)
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Maryann Heffernan – Educational Support Aide (also retiring this year)
- Marcia Springer – Instructional Support, 1st Grade
- Shelley Regrut – Instructional Support, 3–4 Team
We also have a few additional staff announcements to share:
We extend our best wishes to Erin Mazon (3–4 Intervention Specialist), who has accepted a new role as the Intervention Coordinator at St. Matthew School.
We also say farewell and offer heartfelt thanks to several long-time aides who are retiring:
- Bernadette Dinehart – Kindergarten Aide
- Maryann Heffernan – Educational Support Aide
- Karen Sullivan – 5–6 Aide
- Teri Squillace – 1st Grade Aide
Finally, we send our best wishes to Anatasia Bulova, our 4th Grade Aide, who will be leaving us to complete her teacher education program. We wish her great success in this next chapter.
Yearbooks Still Available!
If you haven’t had a chance to purchase a yearbook, it’s not too late! We have a limited number of copies available in the school office for $15.00. Stop by anytime between 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM on June 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
Reminder: School Supply Kit Orders
The deadline to order School Supply Kits is Wednesday, June 26. Please refer to the article below for full ordering details.
Coming Soon:
Later today, please look for two important emails:
- Report Cards
- Oak Grant Confirmations
As we close the school year, we reflect on the ways we have prayed, studied, and played together. Now it's time for a well-deserved summer break—a time to renew, refresh, and prepare for the 2025–2026 school year.
Please take time this summer to engage with the learning activities thoughtfully prepared by our teachers. These are designed to help prevent the "academic summer slide" and also encourage continued growth in service, prayer, creativity, and social-emotional wellness. You’ll find more about this unique “treasure chest” of summer learning in the story below.
Thank you for a wonderful year. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I wish you a restful, prayerful, and fun-filled summer.
Summer Blessings,
Kathy O’Reilly
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Summer Learning Packet
Summer reading and activities are an important way to ensure children are ready for the next school year and don't experience the "summer slide" loss of learning. Teachers have prepared one Slide Deck that includes activities for each grade level to work on over the summer months. These activities are all strongly encouraged to ensure readiness for the next school year. Check the Slide Deck Index for any required components.
Click the link below for the Summer Learning Deck
Summer Learning Information
This is also posted on our school website on the "Current Families" page.
Parent Account Instructions:
Clever Access
Google Account Access
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St. Brigid of Kildare School Working Toward Purple Star Designation
We are excited to share that St. Brigid of Kildare School is actively working toward becoming a Purple Star School, a distinction awarded to schools that show a strong commitment to supporting students and families connected to our nation’s military. At St. Brigid, we honor the unique needs and sacrifices of military families and strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment for all.
St. Brigid of Kildare is proud to support military-connected students and families. If you are a current or incoming military family and would like support or more information about our resources, please reach out to one of our contacts below. We are here to ensure you feel welcomed and supported in our community.
Contacts for Military Family Support:
We look forward to continuing our work toward becoming a Purple Star School and to serving those who serve our country.
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Congratulations Oak Society Scholarship Winners
The scholarship program under the Oak Society is designed to recognize Saint Brigid of Kildare School families and students who meet or exceed the criteria of the many scholarships offered as set by the donor.
Congratulations to our 2025 Oak Society Scholarship Award Recipients:
The Maria Theresa Jeric Memorial Scholarship
Monica Heise
The Brendan Foley Spirit Scholarship
Andrew Beuselinck and Bernadette Dziewiatkowski
The Elizabeth Jane Zetzer Memorial Scholarship
The Collins/Johnson Family
The Babs Pulsfort Memorial Gift of Giving Scholarship
Madeline Frantz
The Holthus Family Scholarship
The Ubagarasamy Family
The Henri and Flora Bucci Scholarship
The Baker Family
The Jack and Joyce O’Reilly Family Scholarship
The Norton Family
Karen & William Nomina Faith & Service Scholarship
Ydel Kiza
Home & School Association Scholarship
Lillian Babcanec
St. Brigid of Kildare SPiCE Nomination Scholarship - Children Modeling the Mission
Everly Albertson
St. Brigid of Kildare SPiCE Nomination Scholarship - SPiCE Supporting Families
Sarah Graf
St. Brigid Athletic Association Scholarship
Blaise DeShetler
Alexa Obers
The Murico Family Scholarship
Frankie Dziewiatkowski
The Knights of Columbus Memorial Scholarship
Evelyn Heise
If you or someone you know may be interested in creating a legacy scholarship, please contact Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org.
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Congratulations 8th Grade Class of 2025!
Congratulations to our 27th graduating class of St. Brigid of Kildare, the 8th grade class of 2025!
Our 8th graders enjoyed a beautiful Graduation Mass on Thursday, May 29th followed by the traditional Leadership School Mass on Friday, May 30, where they passed the candle to our 7th graders to lead our school faithfully over the next school year.
May God continue to guide your steps with grace, wisdom, and faith as you embark on new journeys.
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St. Brigid Class of 2010 Alumni With Fr. Severance
From the St. Brigid of Kildare School Class of 2010 to the priesthood — congratulations to Father Severance, recently ordained and surrounded by six fellow St. Brigid of Kildare School Class of 2010 classmates (and several Bishop Watterson friends as well)!
We are so proud to see the faith and friendships formed here continue to flourish, and hope to continue this culture of vocations.
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Girl Scouts Summer Meet Ups
Dublin PreK Girls have the opportunity to spend the summer with new friends at a Girl Scouts monthly meet up.
June 11 and July 9 from 6-7 PM at Emerald Fields
RSVP or learn more by contacting Katie Liddy at kliddy@gsoh.org.
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FACTS Tuition Payment Plans 2025-26
FACTS Tuition Payment Plans for the 2025-2026 school year will be finalized by June 27. Your payment plan will include tuition assistance awarded from the Emmaus Road Scholarship (SGO), the Oak Society, any scholarship received, and SCRIP credit earned. Your agreement may or may not include the EdChoice Scholarship amounts. Over the summer tuition payment plans will be continually updated as the State of Ohio notifies us of your EdChoice Scholarship.
It is important that you pay attention to the email notifications FACTS will send regarding updates to your payment plan. You are able to access the tuition payment plan information via the FACTS SIS family portal. It is equally important you review the terms of your tuition payment plan. Is your plan Full-Pay, Semi-Annual, Quarterly, 12-month, or 10-month? Did you opt for the Peace of Mind (POM) benefit? If you need to change the terms of your payment plan please contact Jackie Mack immediately, jmack@stbrigidofkildare.org, 614.761.3734, ext. 247 and she will assist you.
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Room Parents - Sign Up Here for Home & School
St. Brigid Home & School is looking for volunteers to get involved in the many Home & School activities for the 25-26 school year!
To sign up to be a volunteer or on a committee with Home & School, click the sign-up button below. Time commitments and responsibilities vary -- there is something for everyone! If you have questions, contact 25-26 Home & School Chairs Ana Sinram Sotillo (sinramsotillo@gmail.com) or Renee Luis (reneeluis7@gmail.com).
Please fill out this form if you are interested in being a room parent for next year. 7th grade parents -- please fill out this form if you are interested in helping with 8th grade committees next year.
To learn more about Home & School and its committees, view the descriptions here.
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Hiring at St. Brigid of Kildare School
Every day at Saint Brigid of Kildare School, our students and staff have the opportunity to pray, learn, and play in an environment that reflects the presence of God. St. Brigid of Kildare School is hiring teacher's aides, substitute teachers, and latchkey assistants to join our team for the 2025-26 school year.
Teacher's Aides
- The ideal candidate has enthusiasm for working with students to support learning, is flexible, and has collaborative skills in working with the classroom teacher.
- Teacher's Aides are hourly positions (around 30 hours/week) and are eligible for full medical benefits
Requirements:
- Hold an appropriate aide license or be eligible to obtain one before starting to work
- Current satisfactory FBI and BCI background checks and have attended or be willing to attend a VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training
To Apply:
Substitute Teachers
- Substitute teachers achieve valuable experience in the classroom and working with children while enjoying a flexible schedule
Requirements:
- Hold a bachelor's degree or gain a temporary substitute license through ODE
- Current satisfactory FBI and BCI background checks and have attended or be willing to attend a VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training
To Apply:
Latchkey Program Assistants
St. Brigid of Kildare School, 7175 Avery Road, Dublin, is looking for program assistants for the After School Child Care Program. This program provides a great opportunity for experience working with children in early childhood through middle school.
- Hours are 2:00-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, but flexible afternoon hours and early morning hours may also be available.
- Suitable for high school seniors and college aged applicants with the enthusiasm, as well as the desire, to work with school-aged children.
To Apply:
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A current BCI/FBI background check and proof of attendance for Protecting God’s Children seminar will be required and provided. Those interested should contact Natalia Banks at 614-718-5833 or mrs.banks@stbrigid-school.org.
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Register for Bus Transportation 25-26
The transportation departments from Dublin, Hilliard and Olentangy schools require all new and returning families to register your students for busing this fall. If you are a new family moving to the area, and don’t know your new address yet, please contact them as soon as you have this information.
Olentangy Schools Requests:
All Non-Public parents (new or returning) must fill out this online form by June 20, 2025.
Dublin Schools Requests:
All Non-Public parents (new or returning) please complete this form by June 30, 2025.
Hilliard School Requests:
All Non-Public parents (new or returning) please complete this form by July 15, 2025.
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Route schedules for non-public students will be available online once complete. You can find bus routes online at: www.hilliardschools.org/busstop/ or visit our district’s website at www.hilliardschools.org. Select “Find my Bus Stop” at the top of the page. You can also select “Transportation Services” under the “About” tab. Then select “Find My Bus Stop” and “Non-Public School Student”.
- Hilliard Riders would like to invite you to their First Time Riders Event on Aug 9. See image below.
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Lost & Found
With the end of the year approaching, please search for missing items in the Lost and Found when you visit school for the year end events! The lost and found has been relocated to the gym hallway beside the stage. All items will be donated or thrown away after June 6, 2025.
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School Supply Kits for 25-26
Saint Brigid of Kildare is offering the EduKit program for our families to order school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. EduKit has put together specific grade level kits approved by your student’s teacher. Some supplies can be reused next year (Earbuds, Spanish-English Dictionary, etc.).
Order by June 26, 2025 and your kit will be shipped directly to Saint Brigid of Kildare and delivered to your student’s classroom.
For questions, please contact Jennifer Musser, jmusserfamily@aol.com
The deadline to order these school supply kits is June 26, 2025. After that, you can access the lists via the link below.
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Attention all parents and volunteers of children in (or soon to be in) athletics!
Please join an onsite Play Like a Champion Today coaches training hosted at St. Brigid of Kildare on Saturday, June 7th. If you are a St Brigid parish or school parent whose child will be participating in athletics (1st-8th), this opportunity is for you!
The Play Like a Champion Today training satisfies the parent requirement (needed for one adult in each family with a current or upcoming participating athlete or multiple athletes) competing in diocesan athletics on behalf of St Brigid of Kildare’s Athletic Association (SBAA). For any adults interested in coaching, this specific training is a requirement prior to coaching with St. Brigid of Kildare.
Please note this training is only required once for participating parents/coaches, and is offered through our diocese on a limited schedule each year. We are grateful to host the summer training at St. Brigid just in time for summer and fall sports, and hope many parents can join!
Whether you have children in athletics currently or in future years to come, we encourage all parents to join in completing this volunteer requirement at St Brigid!
Date: Saturday, June 7th
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: St Brigid of Kildare, Hendricks Hall, Berry Room
Contact: ashleymcbride213@gmail.com
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Uniform & Spirit Wear Exchange Aug 10
Sunday, August 10, 10am-1pm
Shoppers, sign up here: Summer 2025 Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange. This sign up contains more information about the exchange and signing up ensures you’ll receive a reminder to attend. Everything is FREE and you don’t need to donate to attend. New families are welcome to seek answers to uniform questions as they shop. If you need items, but can’t attend, let a friend shop for you!
Have items to donate? If you have gently used items for the uniform and spirit wear exchange you have a few options for drop-off:
1. At the school office June 2-6 or Aug 4-8 during school hours
- At a bin outside Erin Heise’s home at 6588 Wynwright Dr Dublin OH Aug 2-8
- Bring them with you to the exchange if the other options don't work for you, but please help us put them out.
- If you have a ripped jumper or logoed item, please still donate it as we can use it for spare parts (buttons, crest, elastic, etc.)! Similarly, if you have gym jackets without logos, we will try to find crests to add to them
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Leftovers will be given to the Bishop Griffin Center.
Volunteer. Volunteers are needed to organize the exchange, help others find items, and to clean up and pack items for donation at the end of the exchange. If you can help, please sign up here: Summer 2025 Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange Volunteer Sign Up
Questions? Email Erin Heise at erinjolene@hotmail.com or Gracie Dziewiatkowski at marygracedzski@gmail.com.
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Registration is Closing Soon fo the Summer Golf Scramble
Don’t miss an exciting afternoon of golf, prizes, and community fun all for a great cause! Registration is closing this week!
Friday, June 20th
Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM
Safari Golf Club
There will be plenty of chances to win amazing prizes, including Columbus Blue Jackets tickets, a chance to win a Lincoln Nautilus, PGA Superstore Golf Bay passes, and much more!
Space is limited and registration closes soon, don’t miss your chance!
Register Here:
https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/ab1b5e74-407d-4d04-a40f-0688514e5abe
Proceeds from this event will benefit all St. Brigid athletic programs, helping us purchase new equipment, upgrade team uniforms, and provide scholarships for students in need.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Each sponsorship offers a unique way for you to showcase your support. Whether you’re a business looking to engage with local families or an individual who believes in the importance of athletics, your contribution will help us reach our goal.
Register to Sponsor:
https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/6a853e91-a386-4613-ba55-4f285694d0cf
For more information and to sign up as a sponsor, contact STBRIGIDSBAA@gmail.com. We appreciate your support!
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Summer Camps & Tutoring
Registration is now open for summer camps!
Bishop Watterson High School and St. Charles are hosting a variety of summer camps, including academics, athletics, art, theatre, robotics and more, ranging for children in incoming grades 2-9.
Summer tutoring is available from many St. Brigid of Kildare staff members. Staff can be contacted via email or by calling the school office and leaving a message.
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Farewell & Welcome Parish Picnic
Join us at Brigid's Green on Sunday, June 29th at noon for a Parish Picnic to say farewell to Father Tim Lynch and Deacon Stephen Petrill, and to welcome our new parochial vicars Father Jason Fox and Father Tyler Carter.
Enjoy the company of other parishioners while enjoying lunch, a DJ, desserts, and fun and games for the whole family!
More details and RSVP information coming soon.
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Requirements to Volunteer with Our Children
If you are 18 years or older and interested in volunteering with youth activities at St. Brigid, attending PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN is required before you can volunteer. Register under the Columbus Diocese at www.virtus.org
Upcoming Virtus Protecting God's Children (PGC) session:
- 6/05/2025 St Vincent Family Center, Columbus 1pm
- 6/09/2025 St Mary Magdalene Elementary, Columbus 5pm (Spanish)
- 6/10/2025 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Grove City 6pm
- 6/12/2025 Zoom PGC Session, Columbus 6pm
- 6/16/2025 St Matthew, Gahanna 6pm
All volunteers with our children and youth must complete PGC, a St. Brigid Raptor volunteer application, registration with Selection.com/Fastrax and complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering.
Full details and forms can be found at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/safe-environment/
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