The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

As the year draws to a close on Friday, May 30th, I would like to once again invite everyone to our closing school liturgy at 9:00 AM  (please note there will not be a school Mass on Thursday).  Following Mass we will be recognizing our school staff who have served 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years at our school.  We will also announce the names of this year's scholarship recipients.  The day will close at 1:00 PM with early dismissal (please note the change from our regular 1:30 PM early dismissal).

Next week will be our final regular Wolfhound Wednesday for the school year.  However, periodically during the summer months, there will be a Wolfhound Wednesday with summer updates.

We are pleased to announce several new additions to our teaching staff for the upcoming school year.

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Hannah Staffeld and Ms. Lillian Roby to the 5-6 team.

Ms. Staffeld is a recent graduate of Kent State University with a degree in Middle Childhood Education, specializing in science and social studies. During her time at the university, she was actively involved in campus ministry, serving in a leadership role. She is excited to begin her journey as a Catholic school educator and to share her faith in the classroom.

Ms. Roby graduated this May from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She brings with her a strong teaching philosophy rooted in building relationships, fostering mutual respect, and creating a sense of belonging for all students. Lillian stated during her interview that she finds joy in helping students grow academically and spiritually. 

We are also excited to welcome Mrs. Kailey Sunagel and Ms. Mia Desciscio to the 1-2 team.

Mrs. Sunagel, an alumna of our school, shared during her interview how meaningful it is to return to the school that shaped her early years. She is eager to be part of our supportive and faith-filled teaching community.

Ms. Desciscio is a May graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Originally from the Cleveland area, she attended Saint Albert the Great and Walsh Jesuit High School. In her interview, she spoke of the strong foundation of service, compassion, and academic excellence instilled in her through her education—values she now brings into her own teaching practice.

We are truly blessed to welcome these talented, faith-filled educators to our faculty and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our students and school community.

We have prayed, we have studied, and we have played, and now it is time to take our summer break to renew, refresh, and prepare for the 2025-26 school year.

Thank you for a great year, and on behalf of the entire school faculty and staff, we wish you a restful, prayerful, and fun-filled summer.

Summer Blessings,

Kathy O’Reilly

P.S. Lunch on Thursday:  chicken nuggets, chicken sandwiches or a bagel, vegetable, fruit

4th Grade Photo Newsletter

Click the photo album link below to see what the students have worked on in class over the past weeks!

Sowing Seeds of Hope

The 2024–25 school year at St. Brigid of Kildare School was one rooted in optimism and growth, guided by the theme “Seeds of Hope.” This meaningful focus provided students with countless opportunities to learn that, despite the many challenges in the world, God’s love remains constant and unwavering.

Using the simple yet powerful imagery of a seed, children explored how care and nurturing can transform something small into something beautiful, whether a blooming flower or a piece of fruit that nourishes the body. This metaphor served as a foundation for lessons on hope, compassion, and inclusion.

In partnership with the SPiCE (Special People in Catholic Education) program, students also spent the year learning about different disabilities, celebrating awareness months, and deepening their understanding of inclusion and empathy, particularly as they relate to people with special needs.

Each month focused on a different disorder or disability, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, rare diseases, and Down syndrome. In the classroom, students discussed these topics and participated in hands-on activities that encouraged empathy and understanding. Highlights included adaptive physical education experiences, where students played sports under conditions simulating hearing loss, vision impairment, and physical paralysis. Early in the year, students used bracelets to help express and manage back-to-school anxiety. Families were also engaged in the learning process, with parents receiving information to support continued conversations at home.

The year concluded in May with a celebration of hope and inclusion. Students in grades K–8 decorated paper flowers with words that reflected what they had learned—messages like “We are all different,” “No one is perfect,” and “Acceptance” were among the artwork. These vibrant blooms symbolized the growth of compassion and understanding in each child, forming a garden of hope that captured the spirit of the entire year.

St. Brigid of Kildare School would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Kathy O'Reilly (Principal) and Mrs. Jill Carfagna (Vice Principal), and the faculty for supporting the SPiCE mission during these important lessons and awareness months.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” — Romans 15:13

Wolfhound Field Day

We had a fun Wolfhound Field Day on Friday with inflatables, games, and a picnic to celebrate an amazing year! Thank you to our many volunteers and staff who helped coordinate this fun day and also to our Annual Fund for helping to sponsor this fun tradition!

Note from the Clinic

Attention Parents: Please remember to pick up your children's medication from the clinic on or beforeFriday and remember that we will need new documentation orders for the 25-26 school year. 

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.  

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.

Check Lunch Account Balances

Parents, please check your children's lunch account balances.

Starting the week of May 19th all accounts will be checked to make sure there are funds on the account to purchase al-a-care items and second entrees.

Any account with a negative balance at the end of the school year will be invoiced and an additional $25.00 charge will be added. All positive balances will be carried over to next school year.

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:

• Visit our job posting for full job description and application instructions.

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:

• Email Jill Carfagna at mrs.carfagna@stbrigid-school.org

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:

• 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. 

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

SBK Summer Garden Club

Do you have a student who loves nature, getting their hands dirty, or just spending time outside? Sign them up for our SBK Summer Garden Club—a fun and hands-on way to stay connected to our school community and the great outdoors!

The club will meet Tuesdays from 10–11 AM throughout the summer and is limited to 20 students (incoming 4th - 8th grade). Club members will help care for our newly planted garden and are welcome to take home anything they help harvest!

No gardening experience needed—just a willingness to dig in and have fun!

If your child would like to participate, please fill out the Google Form below by May 14.

More details to come—stay tuned!

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

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

1. At a bin outside Erin Heise’s home at 6588 Wynwright Dr Dublin OH Aug 2-8
2. Bring them with you to the exchange if the other options don't work for you, but please help us put them out.
3. 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
4. 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.

Summer & Fall Sports Registration Deadline May 31

Huddle up, Wolfhound Athletes!

The St Brigid Athletic Association (SBAA) is excited to announce early bird registrations for the 2025 Summer and Fall Sports programs, now OPEN! Please sign up by using the link below to participate in the CYO and/or Lil’ Hounds athletics programs. 

Deadline to register: May 31^st. Please note this is an earlier registration deadline than in previous years to ensure we can adequately confirm coaches and support the lead time needed for uniform and equipment orders. 

Parents, we have many opportunities for both Head and Assistant Coach roles! SBAA will assist coaches with volunteer requirements and information needed for coaching selected team(s). We encourage parents to prayerfully consider registering as a Coach to make our programs successful and efficient. Volunteer coach interest can be indicated during the athlete registration process online using the link below. Teamwork makes the dream work, so please consider being a part of the SBAA coaching team this upcoming season!  

2025 Summer and Fall Sports:

·      Cheer (girls grades 4-8) ~ August through mid-October

·      Lil’ Hounds Cheer - new this year! (girls grades 1-3) ~ August through mid-October

·      Cross Country (grades 4-8) ~ August through mid-October

·      Football – Tackle (boys grades 5-8) ~ August through mid-October

·      Football – Flag (boys grades 1-4) ~ August through mid-October

·      Golf Team (grades 6-8) ~ July through September

·      Lil’ Hounds Beginner Golf Clinics - new this year! (grades 4-6) ~ June & July (only 4 spots left!)

·      Soccer (grades 4-8) ~ July & August

·      Lil’ Hounds Soccer (grades 1-3) ~ July & August

·      Tennis (girls grades 6-8) ~ August & September

·      Volleyball (girls grades 4-8) ~ August through mid-October

·      Lil’ Hounds Volleyball (girls grades 2-3) ~ September & October

For questions, please contact Ashley McBride Taylor at ashleymcbride213@gmail.com

Don't Miss the Summer Golf Scramble - Register Today!

Friday, June 20th (note corrected date from last week)

Register now for the 1st Annual St. Brigid Summer Golf Scramble—an exciting afternoon of golf, prizes, and community fun all for a great cause! 

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!

Tackle Football Registration is NOW OPEN!

Are you ready to be a part of something bigger?

St. Brigid of Kildare Wolfhound Football is looking for athletes to join our 5th–6th and 7th–8th grade tackle teams for the upcoming 2025 season!

Whether you're new to the game or building on past experience, our program focuses on:

✅ Skill development

✅ Leadership & teamwork

✅ Safe, structured competition

✅ Catholic values on and off the field

💥 Registration Details:

📅 Open Now – Closes May 31

💲 Fee: $250 per player

📝 Register at: https://www.gowolfhounds.com/register

🔥 What You’ll Get:

- SBK football shirt

- Weekly team events including Saturday Mass & team dinner

- Lifelong friendships and unmatched team spirit!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Wolfhound Football Tradition – sign up today and join the pack!

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.

• St. Brigid Staff Summer Tutoring Information
• St. Charles Summer Camps
• Bishop Watterson Summer Camps
• Dublin Rec Center Adaptive Programs
• Syntero Summer Camps

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 vicar Father Jason Fox.

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.

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: 

• 6/01/2025 St Joseph Parish Activity Center, Plain City 12pm
• 6/03/2025 St Paul, Westerville 6pm
• 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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