Dear Parents,

This week I am delighted to invite you to An Evening At The Arts on Thursday and Friday. Join us either day from 6:00 - 7:00 pm to stroll through our halls and enjoy the beautiful artwork created by our students in preschool through grade 8. At 7:00 pm, our middle school thespians and stage crew will be presenting Frozen Jr. Our students and their creative adult advisors have put together an amazing performance. Please plan to join us for one or both of these events. (See story below)

 If your schedule allows, please feel free to join us tomorrow in the church at 2:00 pm for Stations of the Cross. Additionally next week during Holy Week we will have a special Lenten prayer service at 2:00 pm in the gym.  

Please keep in your prayers the families and victims of the recent school shooting in Nashville.  Many of our school families inquired yesterday and today about the safety procedures here at our school.  If you would like to learn more about our school safety plan and would like an opportunity to meet with Mr. Bruce McKenna, campus safety,  we are going to offer an impromptu informal conversation on Monday, April 3rd at 8:30 am and also a lunchtime session from 11:30 - 12:30.  No RSVP is needed.

We wish that we could shelter our children from the world of violence, but it is important to talk with our children about school safety and let them know that teachers, parents, and other adults at school/home are here to care and protect them.  Words are powerful and talking with your kids is very important.  Just start with simple questions and see what they know, then meet them at their level of their knowledge.  I have attached information which may help you as parents when talking with your children about school violence.

Talking to Children About Violence

Talking to Children About Violence Infographic

As the weather improves and we are able to have more outdoor recess, we are in need of volunteers to assist during recess both on our kindergarten playground and our 1st - 6th playground. Please see the Quick Links in the Wolfhound Wednesday to sign up to volunteer. This is a great way to meet our children and to help our staff keep recess safe and fun!

Lenten Blessings,

Kathy O’Reilly

Photo Newsletters: 5th & 6th Grades

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

Handbook & Uniform Updates for 23-24

There have been several updates recently made to our Parent/Student Handbook, including changes and additions to the uniform policy for 23-24, as well as an updated sick policy.

At the link below is a copy of the handbook sections that have changes, with the changes highlighted in red.

Please take a few moments to review these updates and additions to our Uniform policy.

School Safety Q&A Session

Monday, April 3, 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM

Enke Hall

If you would like to learn more about our school safety plan and would like an opportunity to meet with Mr. Bruce McKenna, campus safety, we are going to offer an impromptu informal conversation on Monday, April 3rd at 8:30 am and also a lunchtime session from 11:30 - 12:30 in Enke Hall. No RSVP is needed.

School Advisory Committee (SAC) Applications Now Open for 23-24

Take an active part in making our already amazing school even better. Apply for a position (3-year term) on St. Brigid's School Advisory Committee (SAC). The purpose of the School Advisory Committee is to provide the pastor of Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish and the principal of Saint Brigid of Kildare School with advice and to make recommendations regarding issues affecting the school.

The mission of the School Advisory Committee is to promote and support a distinctive religious learning environment that provides for the propagation of the Catholic faith and values, fosters academic excellence, and develops fully the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional capabilities unique to each student. SAC meets once a month during the school months on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. Prior to applying, please consider if you can commit to this time commitment for a three-year period.

The deadline for applications is April 19, 2023 and they can be submitted via the link below.

Please contact Stacy Austin ([email protected]) with any questions.

An Evening of the Arts - March 30-31

Join us for an Evening of the Arts on Thursday, March 30th and Friday, March 31st 

Art Show

Preschool - Grade 8 

6:00 pm - 7:00 PM

School Hallways and Cafeteria

Saint Brigid Grades 6 - 8 Presents Frozen Jr.

Robert D. Walter Family Gymnasium

7:00 PM

No admission fee.

Free will donations will be accepted to help support Saint Brigid Performing Arts

St Brigid Performing Arts Mission Statement:

To inspire young people to discover and utilize their God-given talents and to bring evidence of Christ's love in the joy they bring to the audience.

Last Chance to Order Yearbooks!

Last chance to order yearbooks is ($24.61) Friday, March 31, 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]

Home & School Open Positions for 23-24

Home & School has the following positions open for the 2023-24 school year. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Anne Flock ([email protected]) or Sherri Johnson ([email protected]).

Vice Co-Chair

The vice co-chairs assist the co-chairs in overseeing the committees and special school events. The Co-Chairs are

also responsible for overseeing the Gifts of Gratitude program in December and May and recognizing birthdays of office staff. They are also responsible for helping manage holiday and end of year gifts for the entire St. Brigid Staff. The position is a one year term before filling a one year term as Co-Chairs. Time commitment: moderate and consistent. The co-chairs should attend the monthly Home & School meetings.

Secretary

The secretary is responsible for taking notes at each Home & School meeting and providing copies of those notes to the group. Time commitment: moderate and consistent. The secretary must attend each Home & School meetings which are approximately an hour long.

Outreach

Work with the principal and parish office to support service projects as needed throughout the year. Time commitment: minimal and as needed.

School Rewards

This position informs school families about school rewards and implements the programs for Box Tops for Education, Kroger Community Rewards and any other school reward programs available. Time commitment: moderate

Display Case

This position is responsible for maintaining and decorating the display case in the main hallway by the cafeteria. Time commitment: moderate and consistent

Spiritwear is In!

Morganheimer/Premier Spirit Wear

If you placed an order with Morganheimer/Premier, you should have received an email letting you know that orders are ready for pick up (or were shipped if you chose that option). 

Pick up hours and location:

Wednesday – Friday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

473 Village Park Dr., Powell, OH 43065

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

Rah Rah Spirit Wear shipping and pick up information

If you selected shipping for your order, those orders will be shipped this week. For those who indicated they would pick up their order, you may now 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 (please use the side entrance as there is brick work being done on the front walkway). Orders will be bagged and marked with your name.

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

Statehouse Parent Advocacy Day - Today!

The Diocese of Columbus has organized a Statehouse Parent Advocacy Day on March 29 to advocate for important issues impacting Catholic schools.

This day will allow parents to meet with state legislators to advocate for issues including Jon Peterson scholarships, religious freedom, and scholarship granting organizations.

To sign up, use the link below.

Summer Camps

Click the links below for more information on summer camp opportunities -- registrations are now open and opening soon for the following camps:

• St Charles Summer Camps (24 summer camp offerings for rising grades 1-9, including athletics and academics)
• Bishop Watterson Summer Camps (including options in art, sports, wood shop and theatre)

Vacation Bible School Registration Opens Saturday

Vacation Bible School is taking place June 19-23, 2023 from 9 AM - noon.

Registration will open this Saturday, April 1 at 9 AM. The registration link and more details, including a FAQ, are available at the link below.

Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt

The 23nd Annual St. Brigid’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 8th at 1:00pm on Brigid’s Green (located at 7210 Avery Road, directly across the street from the church on Avery Road).

Please note: the event will start promptly at 1:00pm, plan to arrive a little early to park and make your way to the field.

All children ages 8 years and younger are invited. The children will be grouped in 3 age groups; ages 3 & under, ages 4-6, and ages 7-8. Each age group will have its own egg hunt area, and one grand prize will be provided for each age group.

Advanced registration or signup is not required. In the event of inclement weather, please check our website www.stbrigidkofc.org for a message as to whether or not the event will be held. If you have questions, or would like additional information, please contact Matt Blouir at [email protected] .

SBAA Annual Board Member Elections

Interested in joining the St. Brigid Athletic Association board?  The Athletic Association board members are annually elected based on those interested in applying for one of our established board member positions.  Existing positions and members can be found here -https://www.gowolfhounds.com/board  

In addition to our existing positions, we will be looking to fill an open position from the last few years with a dedicated Girls Basketball Commissioner.

We have a number of positions that will be vacated upon the completion of the 2024 school year (Baseball Commissioner, Volleyball Commissioner, Secretary, Digital Coordinator) - so if you are interested in already getting involved and taking over after the 2023 school year is completed, please reach out now if interested for 1 year from now.

If you would like more information about any of our board positions and/or to express interest in running for one of them, simply contact [email protected] by April 9th. 

Board Member elections will occur during the April 12th SBAA Board Meeting.

Make It A Date - April 22

A Night Out to Focus on Your Marriage

Saturday, April 22, 2023

6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Hendrick’s Hall – St. Brigid of Kildare Parish

All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 27th Make It a Date!

We’ll reminisce about our favorite anniversary memories and what qualities we like best about our spouse.

Parishioners Craig and Gracie Dziewiatkowski will share their memories and serve as our guides for the evening. Craig and Gracie have been married for 17 years and have 4 children. 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 April 20.

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

Urgent: Father/Daughter Dance Volunteer Request

We are still in need of volunteers to assist with the second shift (crafts, gym supervision, games) and to help with cleanup afterwards. This year’s dance is almost twice the size of previous years and if we are not able to fill these slots it will limit the entertainment options we can provide. Moms, please consider volunteering during the dance as a fun way to experience it firsthand.  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 Signup Genius link below for more details:

Please see the following link to sign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b44a8a929ab9-father#/

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 Diocese of Columbus at www.virtus.org

The Diocesan Safe Environment Department will be offering Virtus Protecting God's Children (PGC) sessions:

 4/15/2023 St Brendan (Hilliard) 9:00 am

4/27/2023 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/ 

Congrats NHS Inductees at BWHS

Congratulations to our eight St. Brigid alumni (class of 2020) that were inducted into the Bishop Watterson High School St. Pius X Chapter National Honor Society on Sunday, March 26. 

Pictured:

Front Row - L-R: Matthew Drab, Carly Henry, Analia Spagnuolo, Sophia Heise, Frances Pavell

Back Row - L-R: Dillon Brown, Sarah Goodlive, Audrey Eilerman

Congrats National Merit Finalist

Thomas Matthews, St. Brigid Class of 2019, and current Senior at St. Charles Preparatory High School, was named a National Merit Finin February. Because of this distinction, he immediately became eligible for and has accepted a full academic scholarship to the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and will be attending there in the Fall of this year to study Mechanical Engineering. Thomas is a part time employee at St. Brigid church, and is the son of St. Brigid pre-K teachers’s aid Jennifer Matthews and Mike Matthews. Congrats Thomas!