The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

A final reminder that the tuition assistance deadline for the 2024-25 school year is this Friday, March 15th. See the story below for details on how to apply.

Have a wonderful Spring Break!

Lenten blessings,

Kathy O'Reilly

Photo Newsletters: 3rd Grade

Catholic Schools Honor Choir Concert - March 19

The Catholic Schools Honor Choir Concert will be held on March 19 at 6:30 PM at Ohio Dominican University.

For more information, click the link below.

Latchkey Registration

Online enrollment for the 2024-2025 Latchkey Program is officially closed.  There is currently a wait list for those who wish to register. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected].

Confirmation emails to the new incoming families will be sent by Friday, March 8, 2025.  It is very important that you confirm back to Mrs. Halm your need for the program since there is a waitlist.

Existing families should notify Mrs. Halm, as well, should there be ANY changes should your need change, as well.

5th Grade Praying on Radio - Every Day This Week

Next week our St. Brigid of Kildare School 5th grade students will be on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820) praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Listen in and pray with us! They will be on at 3 PM each day, March 11-15.

Join our school children in prayer next week!

Spring Spirit Wear Sale!

Hello Wolfhounds! As we move into warmer months, it might be time to update your St. Brigid spirit wear! Both of our spirit wear stores will be open March 6 and run through March 27 (last day to order)! Orders should be in mid-late April.

Morganheimer/Premier is our traditional St. Brigid spirit wear option (non-vintage), and their spirit wear store is open. Shop the link below to check out their options for those Wolfhound Spirit Wear Days! Options are available for pick up at their store front location or you can have the items shipped directly to you.

Check out the link below to order spirit wear from Morganheimer/Premier:

https://saintbrigid.itemorder.com

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 a St. Brigid family and we are happy to offer their spirit wear to our Wolfhound families. They have added new designs for us this year that they are excited to share with you!

Check out the link below to shop the Rah-Rah spirit wear store and add their vintage inspired clothing to your closet!

https://rahrahgear.com/collections/st-brigid?page=1 [rahrahgear.com]

You can have any items shipped directly to you for the best and quickest delivery. Standard shipping rates apply. Details on shipping can be found on the website.

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

6702 Royal Plume Drive, Dublin (home of Jamie Erickson)

Please watch the Wolfhound Wednesday (and your email) for delivery information.

Any questions? Please contact Jaime Erickson 614.578.8960 or Shauna Durant 740.815.9053

Yearbooks for Sale

Yearbooks are on sale ($25.68) NOW thru April 2, 2024! Don’t miss out on your chance to order your 2023 – 2024 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.

http://diane-spagnuolo-photography.hhimagehost.com/20232024StBrigidofKildareYEARBOOK

If you have questions regarding ordering – please email Diane Spagnuolo Photography

[email protected] or call the studio at 614-873-6867

ORDER DEADLINE – Midnight – Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The Emmaus Road Scholarship and Diocesan Tuition Assistance Application Deadline is THIS FRIDAY

Applications for The Emmaus Road SGO Scholarship, Diocesan Tuition Assistance, St. Brigid Parish Tuition Assistance, and TACT Teacher Assistance for the 2024-25 school year must be submitted through the FACTS Grant and Aid portal by March 15, 2024.

In order to receive funds through any of these tuition assistance programs, you must apply for tuition assistance through FACTS.

To be considered for 2024-25 Tuition Assistance Programs:

• You must be registered for the 2024-25 school year by March 15, 2024.
• The application, tax return, and W-2 must be submitted by March 15, 2024. (No exceptions will be made for any late applications, so please apply early in case additional documentation is requested by FACTS.)
• If 2023 taxes are not finished for submission by March 15, 2024, the 2022 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.
• 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.

Msgr. Hendricks to Receive Honor

Monsignor Hendricks will receive the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award on Tuesday, March 19th at noon at the St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio by Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus. The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice is a medal known as the "Cross of Honour," and is the highest medal that can be awarded by the Papacy. It is conferred for distinguished service to the Catholic Church by lay people and clergy. 

Monsignor Hendricks will be receiving this award for his many years of service to the church and community through his work on parish leadership, financial management, community relations, and community service as chair of several boards. All are welcome to attend the Mass on March 19, the Feast of Saint Joseph.

Tickets on Sale: Father/Daughter Dance

Save the date for the parish's annual Father/Daughter Dance, coming up on Saturday, April 6 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM.

Tickets are available at the link below.

Father/Daughter Dance Volunteers Needed

The Knights of Columbus are excited to be hosting the dance in the school gym again this year. To make this event a success, we need are in need of volunteers to help set up, clean up, and are especially in need of volunteers during the dance. This is a great opportunity for moms to participate.  Volunteers during the dance must be PGC compliant. Older children (7th-12th grade) are welcome to volunteer with a parent as well but must sign a junior volunteer code of conduct. 

Please see the link below to sign up.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Requirements to Volunteer with our Children

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 Columbus Diocese at www.virtus.org

Upcoming Virtus Protecting God's Children (PGC) session: 

April 17, 2024 Zoom (Columbus) 6:00pm



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, 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/ 

BWHS & St. Charles Summer Camps

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. Click the links below to learn more.

• BWHS Summer Camps
• St. Charles Summer Camps