The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

Today marks the beginning of the Conclave to elect our new Pope. As part of our school community’s spiritual life, Fr. Black led a special prayer this morning for the Cardinals, which we will continue each day until a new Pope is chosen.

Each student received a holy card featuring one of the Cardinals participating in the Conclave. We encourage students to keep their Cardinal in their prayers throughout this sacred process. As a fun addition, students holding the card of the Cardinal elected as Pope will receive a special prize!

Let us unite in prayer as the Church prepares to welcome its new Holy Father.

This Saturday, our second graders will receive their First Communion. We believe that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. When we receive the Lord in the Eucharist, it is an act of thanksgiving to God. It recalls the Lord’s Supper with his Apostles. It is the nourishment that enables us to remain spiritually strong and healthy.

Let us pray for our First Communicants as they make their final preparations this week:

Lord Jesus Christ, bless the children coming forward

to receive Holy Communion for the first time. 

May this day be the step toward a life-long love of the Eucharist.

Give them a hunger for this sacred food so that

they turn to you for comfort, guidance, and wisdom as they grow into full discipleship.

Thank you for their innocence and goodness.

May their hands, extended in anticipation of your body and blood,

inspire all of us to cherish this sacred Sacrament. 

Amen

On May 15th our May traditions continue with our 2nd and 8th grade students leading our May procession for our May Crowning ceremony. Please join us for the 9:00 AM school Mass if your schedule allows.  

I would also like to remind you to participate in the World’s Largest Diaper Drive this week. More information can be found in the story below.  

In closing, this weekend we take the opportunity to celebrate and honor all mothers. 

Spring blessings,

Kathy O'Reilly

1st Grade Photo Newsletter

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

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.

Field Day Volunteer Sign Up

St. Brigid Wolfhound Field Day (Super Games day!) will be held on Friday, May 23^th at Brigid’s Green. We are in need of numerous volunteers to ensure the day runs smoothly and the teachers and students have a blast! To volunteer, you MUST be PGC compliant. 

This year, if you wish to volunteer, we request you only sign up for ONE (1) time slot. This will allow additional families the ability to volunteer. 

For questions regarding Field Day, please contact Julie Rutledge (julierutledgemd@gmail.com) or Jessica Freiburger (4freixys@gmail.com).

Diaper Drive This Week

This week is our school's diaper drive for Bottoms Up Diaper Bank! Help us reach our goal of 20,000 diapers collected! See the graphic for which size diaper to bring in. Thank you for your support!

Click below to view a video on the diaper drive created by Mary from the Faith and Service Committee.

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!

Back to School Booster Camp

Calling all students entering 1st through 4th grade who would like a jump start into the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! The Student Support Team is planning a week of enriching and enjoyable activities focusing on team work, problem solving, social skills, growth mindset, self-regulation and much, much more. Students will review and practice important skills to help them start the school year off confidently. 

The camp will be offered the week of August 4th-8th, 2025 from 9:00-11:00am or 12:00-2pm at St. Brigid of Kildare School. 

Congrats Serra Club Altar Server Award Recipients!

Congratulations to Frankie Dziewiatkowski, Andrew Burns, Mitch Palmer, Sarah Ziegler, and Colin Huttsell on the Serra Altar Server Award!

These eighth graders received this honor from Bishop Fernandes on Sunday at the Serra Club of Columbus' 62nd annual award ceremony. The Serra Club is an organization that promotes religious vocations, and the Altar Server Award recognizes and honors selected altar servers for their dedication, responsibility, and leadership in their roles.

Thank you to our servers for your valuable service and commitment to the church!

Congrats Track & Field Wolfhounds!

A rainy Diocesan championship did not stop our St. Brigid track and field athletes! 

Team Awards:

Diocesan Champions!! 4th/5th Grade Boys

Diocesan Runners-up!! 4th/5th Grade Girls 

Also finishing in the top 5 teams in their divisions are:

Varsity (8th grade) Boys in 3rd place

Reserve (6th/7th grade) Boys in 5th place.

The following are Diocesan champions in their event:

Maggie Glatz - 4th/5th Grade Girls Long Jump

Lewis Gauger - 4th/5th Grade Boys 100m Dash

Evan Mooney, Collin Petersen, Blaise DeShetler, Danny Schiavone - Varsity Boys 4x100

Congratulations Wolfhounds!

SPiCE Committee Positions Available

Looking for an opportunity to be involved at St. Brigid, but don't know where to start? Want to give back, but have limited time or looking for a less frequent meeting commitment? The St. Brigid SPiCE committee is looking to grow our group with new faces and fresh ideas! The SPiCE committee meets 4 times a year in the evening to discuss and plan events. We at SPiCE are working to grow inclusion and acceptance within our church and school community of those with different needs and abilities. Our mission is to make the Catholic experience available and accessible to all, and to promote awareness and acceptance. 

We would also like to take a moment and thank Aileen Hoffman for her time and dedication to SPiCE. She has been an integral part of SPiCE and her work has been invaluable. As Aileen steps down from the Co-Chair position, we are looking for those who may be interested in a Co-Chair position with SPiCE.  We also have a secretary position available.

Please send an email to mrs.carfagna@stbrigid-school.org or mrs.smith@stbrigid-school.org with interest in SPiCE and/or more information on the Co-Chair Position. 

Rah Rah Spring Spirit Wear Sale

Rah Rah has available inventory, and is running a 20% off sale on that inventory. The code to receive sale prices is SPRINGSALE. 

It’s first come, first serve until supplies are gone. Check out the link below for your super- soft, vintage inspired St Brigid spirit wear gear, now on sale with the code SPRINGSALE. 

https://rahrahgear.com/collections/st-brigid

You can have your items shipped directly to you. Standard shipping rates apply. Details on shipping can be found on the website. 

If you prefer to pick up your Rah Rah order for free, use code PICKUP1 for pick up. This is a second code that you will need in addition to SPRINGSALE. Pick up will be at 7033 Willow Run Drive Dublin OH 43017. 



If you have any questions please contact Jaime Erickson 614-578-8960, Shauna Durant 740-815-9053 or Sherri Johnson 614-584-1977.

Pastries for Parents

All parents are welcome after the school Mass on Thursday, May 22 for Pastries with Parents in Hendricks Hall, hosted by Home & School.

Join us from 10-11:30 AM for coffee, pastries, and conversation. Parents and young children are welcome!

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.

Incoming Kindergarten Parent Social

2025-2026 kindergarten moms are invited to a Mom Mixer to get to know other kindergarten families!

RSVP to Perrine Weber (614) 323-2326

Date: Thursday May 8th at 6pm 

Location: Revelry Tavern, 6711 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin, OH 43017

Hosted by Home & School

New Family Welcome Committee: Mentors Needed

Home and School is currently looking for parents of children in grades 1-8 to sign up to be on the New Family Welcome Committee.  This entails being a mentor and friendly support to a new family for the next school year.

Mentor families will attend the New Family Welcome Breakfast (Sunday August 17^th). They will need to be available to check in with their new family monthly and answer any questions to assist with their exciting transition.  Mentors will be paired up with new families with children in the same grade. 

If you are interested in being a new family member, please fill out the short survey below. Thank you!

Clinic Corner: Dehydration

Warmer temperatures and kids outside activities increase. Dehydration is very common and preventable. Encourage your kids to drink water and remember to send in water bottles to help them feel better all around. 

Summer & Fall Sports Registration Now Open

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! Hurry to register, this is the last chance that participant fees will be discounted (ends on April 30^th). 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

·      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

Gifts of Gratitude: Year End Teacher & Staff Appreciation Gifts

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  Ana Sotillo (sinramsotillo@gmail.com) or Renee Luis (reneeluis7@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.  

St. Brigid Summer Scramble Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 1st Annual St. Brigid Summer Golf Scramble!   

Your participation includes 18 holes of golf, a delicious dinner, and the chance to win some exciting prizes! Whether you're an avid golfer or just looking for a great way to spend the day with fellow St. Brigid families, we would love to see you there. Space is limited, register soon! 

Date: Friday, June 20, 2025

Location: Safari Golf Club

Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM

Register to Golf Here:

https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/ab1b5e74-407d-4d04-a40f-0688514e5abe

Sponsorships Available  

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Whether you are 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. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this event! 

For sponsorship information email  STBRIGIDSBAA@gmail.com or visit our site https://gowolfhounds.com/events. 

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on the course!

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

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