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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School
(2021, 2014, 2008)
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On Friday our eighth graders had a great time working with younger students in PE class experiencing Newton's third law of motion - that every action has an opposite reaction. | |
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Dear Parents,
Throughout the month of May, we remember Mary, the Mother of our Lord Jesus. She was a life-giving caregiver for our Savior, and she remains so for us today. She serves as an example for all of us to say “yes” in practical ways to God’s Spirit of goodness. Many Catholics turn to this beloved first disciple of Christ for inspiration and for prayer. Our school community will be honoring Mary during this month with our traditional May Crowning Mass on May 18th at 9:00 am. We will also pray as a school the rosary on May 24th at 1:30 pm in the gym.
In addition to these two very special May events I would like to highlight some of the additional special events happening during this last month of the academic year. Please feel free to attend as your schedule permits.
- Watterson Honor Band Concert May 4 at 10:15 am St. Brigid gym
- 7th grade wax museum May 11 1:00 - 2:15 pm
- First Communion May 13
- May Crowning May 18 at 9:00 am Mass
- Early release at May 18 1:30 pm
- All school rosary May 24 at 1:15 pm gym
- Winter/Spring Pep Rally and 8th grade vs. Faculty Volleyball game May 25 at 1:15 pm
- Wolfhound Super Games May 26
- Final Student Led Conference materials go home with students
- Graduation June 1 at 5:00 pm, Reception following
- Leadership Mass and Teacher Recognition June 2 9:00 am
- Last day of school June 2 at 1:00 pm
I would also like to a minute to recognize our 8th grade Service Committee for leading our participation in the World’s Largest Diaper Drive. We are well on the way to goal of collecting 30,000 diapers. There are more details in the story below.
During this month of honoring Mary, may we all continue to look to Mary for guidance in following God’s plan.
Blessings,
Kathy O'Reilly
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Photo Newsletters: 5th & 6th Grades | Click the photo albums below to see what the classes have been up to. | | |
Congratulations Confirmation Class of 2023 | |
Congratulations to our 127 St. Brigid of Kildare children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 29!
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The Diocese of Columbus Catholic Schools Honor Choir presented its 14th concert on Monday, April 24 in the Matesich Theater of Ohio Dominican University (ODU)
The concert featured 160 singers from 11 grade schools, with a special performance by the ODU treble choir. Congrats to our singers who participated:
Brynn Campbell
Bernadette Dziewiatkowski
Nicoletta Gianakopoulos
Gianna Lombardi
Annabelle Mccoy
Charlie Mifsud
Maddie Mifsud
Anthony Pizzino
Stella Tope
Pritisha Vijayan
Mary Vivona
Collins Wagner
Sarah Ziegler
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Back to School Booster Camp | |
Calling all students entering 1st through 4th grade who would benefit from a jump start into the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! The Academic Support Team is planning a week of enriching and enjoyable activities focusing on critical thinking, team work, problem solving, creative writing, social skills, growth mindset, self-regulation and much,much more. Students will review and practice important skills to help them be ready to learn and start the school year off confidently.
The camp will be offered August 7th-11th, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 am or 12:00-2pm at St. Brigid of Kildare School. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
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School Supply Kit Ordering | |
Go to this link by June 20, 2023 to order your kit and receive FREE shipping!
Saint Brigid of Kildare is offering the EduKit program for our families to order school supplies for the 2023-2024 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 20, 2023 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
To view supply lists for each grade, visit this link.
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Summer tutoring is available from many Saint Brigid of Kildare staff members. Staff can be contacted via email or by calling the school office and leaving a message.
Click below for the list of teachers, subjects and contact information.
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Gifts of Gratitude: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Gift | |
What is it?
Gifts of gratitude is a program established by the Home and School Association as a united effort to provide a generous monetary gift to every teacher and staff member at Christmas and the end of the year to thank them for all they do for our children. Gifts of Gratitude is different from The Annual Fund.
Why participate?
This is a convenient way for families to make sure that each teacher, aide, and staff member who touches your child's life is recognized for all they do at St. Brigid. Instead of several small gifts from each student, each teacher and staff member will receive a monetary gift that they choose how to use.
What if I already participated at Christmas?
If your family donated to the Gifts of Gratitude program previously this school year, there is no need to donate again. We only ask for each family to donate once per school year.
Will my family be recognized for participating?
Yes -- the teachers and staff will receive a list of families who participate in this
program.
How much should I give?
The suggested annual gift amount is $25 per child, however any given amount is graciously accepted and appreciated!
Can't remember if you already contributed?
No worries -- just contact Sherri Johnson at clarke97sd@msn.com or Anne Flock at anne.flock@gmail.com and they will let you know!
You can find the link for Gifts of Gratitude at the button below. Choose your donation amount and that's it. It's that easy! It's such a simple way to show appreciation to your child/children's teachers and the staff at St Brigid of Kildare.
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New Family Mentors Needed | |
Home and School is currently looking for parents to sign up to be on the New Family Welcome Committee. This entails being a mentor to a new family for the
next school year. Mentor families will attend the New Family Welcome Breakfast (Sunday, August 20th). They will need to be available to check in with their new family monthly and answer any questions to assist with their transition. Mentors
will be paired up with new families with children in the same grade.
We need more mentor families than usual because we have many new families this year. If you are interested in being a new family mentor, please fill out the short survey below. Thank you!!
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Bottoms Up Diaper Drive THIS Week | |
From May 1 to May 6, St. Brigid will be collecting diapers as a part of the World’s Largest Diaper Drive through the charity, Bottoms Up. Recently, we had Jo Welsh, the founder of Bottoms Up, come talk to our students. Bottoms Up is a non-profit which brings diapers to those who can’t afford them. Diapers are a basic need for any baby because they help keep the baby clean, healthy, and happy. Unfortunately, diapers cost upwards from $70-80 a month. One in three families cannot afford this huge cost. This leads to families trying to stretch one diaper to last the whole day, which can cause horrible, heart-wrenching infections. This year, Bottoms Up is trying to help families in need by collecting 750,000 diapers. St. Brigid must do our part to ensure they succeed, so we are asking each grade to collect a different size of diaper as written below.
Preschool: Size Newborn
Kindergarten: Size 1
1st grade: Size 1
2nd grade: Size 2
3rd grade: Size 3
4th grade: Size 4
5th grade: Size 5
6th grade: Size 6
7th grade: Size 3 and 4
8th grade: Pull-ups
Thank you for your energy and effort put towards helping Bottoms Up!
-Your 8th Grade Service Committee
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Click the links below for more information on summer camp opportunities -- registrations are now open and opening soon for the following camps:
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News from Our Parish & Community | |
You’re Invited to A Mother & Daughter Princess Tea in support of Mommies Matter! | |
Dress up and indulge your innate royalty with an afternoon of memorable fun! This Mother & Daughter Princess Tea is an opportunity to celebrate the special little girl in your life - your daughter, granddaughter, or niece! Affirm and reveal her God-given dignity in her truest identity as a daughter of the King, while teaching her what it means to be a woman living in service for the most vulnerable among us. All proceeds benefit Mommies Matter, a local non-profit that walks with single, pregnant women.
You don’t want to miss it! This event will be held on June 3 from 3-5 PM in Hendricks Hall. Accompanied by an adult female, all girls ages 4-10 are invited to participate!
Tickets are $25 for your first princess and $20 for additional princesses. Adult admission is $25. The deadline to register is May 22.
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SBAA Sport Registrations for Fall | |
St. Brigid Athletic Association has opened up the 2023 Fall Sports Registration. Registration will run between now and early August - depending on your sport of choice. We will offer an Early Bird Discount of 10% off if you register before June 1st - and it will automatically be taken off from your shopping cart if you register before June 1st - so register soon at https://gowolfhounds.sportngin.com/register/form/682995707
Please note, some activities like Summer Football Mini-Camp, Girls Tennis, and Golf - all have activities that start before August 1, so sign up soon to stay in the loop for all summer communication and activities.
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If you have any questions about each activity, please reach out to the following sport commissioners and coaches:
If you have any registration problems, please reach out to shawn.steinbrunner@gmail.com
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Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center’s 17th Annual Farm Fresh 5K | |
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Shepherd’s Corner, Blacklick, Ohio
Race beings at 9:00 am
Race check-in begins at 8:00 am
- $30 for adults (13 years and up)
- $15 for kids (12 years and under)
Please register by May 19th if you want to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Partner with Shepherd's Corner's mission to care for Earth and to feed the hungry.
Proceeds will benefit Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center’s environmental education programs, land and water conservation projects, and our efforts to provide fresh, naturally grown produce to those in need. For the third year we are partnering with nearby
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Altar Server Training May 21 | |
All rising Fifth graders and older are invited to become Altar Servers for the Weekend and Holy Day Masses.
Is the Lord calling upon your son or daughter to serve? Have them answer that call by becoming an Altar Server! St. Brigid of Kildare is encouraging all those in (incoming) fifth grade and above to consider becoming an Altar Server. Attend one short training session, study one short section from the Liturgical training manual and they will be ready to serve the Lord as an Altar Server. What a wonderful, rewarding service! Our next training session for Altar Servers is May 21, 2023, Sunday afternoon in the Church from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Please register by May 19th so we can be prepared to welcome you. To register online, please click here or the button below. For more information please contact Joe Feehan at stbrigidaltarservers@stbrigidofkildare.org.
Sunday, May 21, 2023, St. Brigid of Kildare Church
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Catholic Family Night with the Clippers - May 24 | |
Watch the Clippers vs. the Indians on May 24th at 7:05 PM for the Catholic Family Night with the CLippers!
To purchase tickets and view more info click the flyer linkbelow.
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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 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:
5/11/2023 St Brendan (Hilliard) 6:00pm
5/25/2023 Holy Spirit (Zoom Session) 6:00pm
5/22/2023 St Mary Delaware 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, 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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News from Our Catholic High Schools | |
Please email any alumni news for sharing to Allie Wing at mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org. | | |
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BWHS Men’s Night Columbus Blue Jackets Jared Boll and Brandon Dubinsky and other team members will join us for Bishop Watterson’s 2023 Men’s Night on Saturday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Brigid of Kildare. Tickets are $100 per person, with proceeds benefitting the Msgr. Grimes Scholarship Fund. Ticketing and sponsorship opportunities can be found at bishopwatterson.com. All are welcome!
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Bishop Watterson High School is hosting a two-day instructional bowling clinic for incoming 6th-12th grade students. on July 8 and 9 from 1-4 PM.
For more information contact coach Kelly Bishop at kellybishop96@yahoo.com.
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The BWHS Band is hosting a Jazz Night Out at the Scioto Reserve Country Club on April 28 at 6 PM.
For more information and tickets, click the link below.
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BWHS Youth Baseball Night | |
The Bishop Watterson baseball program is inviting students from the feeder schools to watch the baseball Eagles play on May 4th at 5:00 at Watterson.
Click the link below to view the flyer.
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Submit Materials for Wolfhound Wednesday |
If you have information you'd like included in the next Wolfhound Wednesday, email it to Allie Wing at mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org.
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www.stbrigidofkildare.com | |
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