Dear Parents,

Today you will be receiving first quarter report cards and discipleship rubrics. You will be receiving an email around noon with directions for accessing the report cards through your FACTS family portal.  Please note that there is not a place to sign off that you have read the report card. FACTS is still working on this feature and we hope to have it available in the future.  

Our students and teachers have worked very hard this first quarter and there is much to celebrate! Please keep in mind that both parents and teachers are encouraged to initiate communication any time during the year if there is a student concern or a question. We believe that it is better to address a student concern or clarify a situation in a timely manner rather than wait for a scheduled conference time. You may contact teachers via email or leave a phone message in the school office at 614-718-5825. Faculty emails can be found using the quick link in the Wolfhound Wednesday or on our website at https://stbrigidofkildare.com/staff/

Keep in your prayers all of our service men and women as we celebrate Veterans Day this coming Friday.  

Autumn blessings,

Kathy O’Reilly

Photo Newsletters: 7th Grade

Click the album link below to see the photo newsletter.

Veterans Day Assembly Friday

We would like to invite family members to attend our Veterans Day assembly this Friday, November 10th from 9-10 in the gym.

Additionally, we would like to recognize any St. Brigid family member who is a veteran (parents/grandparents/ aunts/uncles/siblings). 

Please see the Sign Up Genius link below to RSVP and submit names. When submitting names, please be sure to include the branch of service. Please park in the recess lot and enter through the gym entrance (door 16).

Deadline is today, Wednesday, November 8th. Please complete the Sign Up Genius below.

Recess Parking Lot Games

Thank you to our Home & School for organizing the parking lot painting for our new recess games, and thank you to the Annual Fund donors for providing these new games!

Our children have had so much fun at recess playing the new Twister, hopscotch, and four square games!

View more photos at the link below.

St. Brigid Alums Playing in States

Both Watterson and St. Charles Boy's Soccer are headed to the State Semifinal Final Four (different divisions)! Both teams will play Wednesday evening, November 8, at 7:00 pm. Watterson plays at Marysville HS Stadium and St.Charles plays at Wright State University Stadium.

Congratulations to the St. Brigid of Kildare School alums that are playing:

• Bishop Watterson High School: Grayson Davis (freshman), Connor Adkins-Davidson (sophomore), Matthew Vazquez, Mikey Watkins, Caden Davis, and Connor Samenuk (juniors), Dillon Brown (senior)
• St.Charles - Ryan Sullivan (sophomore) 

St. Brigid Spirit Wear Sale

Hello Wolfhound families! We are excited to announce that the Holiday Spirit Wear Sale is now open. The sale will be open for shopping through Thursday, November 16^th. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Orders will be fulfilled, and ready in time for holiday gift giving.

Morganheimer/Premier Spirit Wear Store

Our long-time vendor for St. Brigid spirit wear options (non-vintage) is now open. Use the link below to shop their sale, which includes a few new items! The link will be available for shopping through November 16^th.  *As a reminder, if you are looking for items in a certain color, click on the item to see all available color options.

Check out the link below to order:

https://saintbrigid.itemorder.com/ [saintbrigid.itemorder.com]

Rah Rah Spirit Wear

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 have them as a part of our community.

Check out the link below to order:

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

The site is live now through November 16^th. You can have any items shipped directly to you for the quickest delivery. Standard shipping rates apply. 

If you prefer to pick up your order for free, use code “BRIGID” at the final part of the checkout process and orders can be picked up at:6702 Royal Plume Drive, Dublin (home of Jaime Erickson)

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

Earn Rewards for Our School

Use the Box Tops App

For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn for schools with products they already buy. Today, you can find thousands of participating products throughout the store — and all you need is the Box Tops app to upload your receipts.

ONLINE SHOPPERS CAN EARN WITH BOX TOPS, TOO! Whether you order groceries for delivery or pickup, shop through your store’s app, or request an email receipt at checkout, you can earn for your school no matter where you shop.

For instructions on how to register: Rewards Sign Up

Register your Kroger Shopper’s Card

Our school earns thousands of dollars each year through loyalty reward programs! Please remember to register your Kroger Shopper’s Card and use it every time you shop to help our school!

For instructions on how to register: Rewards Sign Up

Remember these Fundraisers?

This is how many schools raise money to fund all the programs, enhancements, celebrations, teacher support and appreciation that our Home and School plans throughout the year. The Annual Fund program started over 25 years ago to eliminate these labor-intensive fundraising events. These fundraisers only give back around 15% of the money they collect to the school. Family and friends felt pressured to buy items they did not need and there was the possibility of putting our children in unsafe situations while selling items door to door. These are just a few reasons why we have the Annual Fund. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to school projects and activities that enrich the learning experience for your children. If you would like to share this link with family and friends, they have the opportunity to support your children without having to buy anything, and know that their donation is not only tax deductible but every dollar goes to St. Brigid of Kildare.



Please consider a once-a-year contribution of $125 per student ($50 for preschool) 

Congrats 5th Grade Team Green Volleyball Wolfhounds

Congrats on a fabulous 5th Grade Team Green volleyball season, as these girls were faced with obstacles all season long but in the end, they were rewarded with a Championship for their Hawk League! 

Congrats to teammates: Sofia Susi, Morgan Funkhouser, Shelby Kiedrowski, Morgan Spiers, Piper Allen, Maddie Medve, Joann Alexander.

Corks for a Cause 2024 - First Planning Meeting Tomorrow

We are excited to hold our 17th annual Corks for a Cause Silent Auction and Wine Tasting for SPiCE on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

We are going to kick-off the planning with meetings on:

•  Thursday, November 9th 10:00 am in Hendricks Hall Carr Room
• Wednesday, December 13 at 12 noon in Hendricks Hall Immke Room (lunch will be served at this meeting)

Children are welcome if babysitting is a challenge. If you'd like to learn more about the event, how you can help, or share your ideas please join us for one or both of these meetings!

RSVP to Sarah Moore at [email protected].

Giving Tree Goes Up This Weekend!

The Giving Tree Project has been a parish tradition and demonstration of generosity for many years. Last year, over 600 gifts and >$10,000 in donations were provided by your generosity, making a significant difference in the lives of others.

This year, our parish will be collecting a variety of items for Bishop Griffin Resource Center, Gladden Community House, Heinzerling Community, Kentucky Mission, St. Lawrence Haven/St. Vincent de Paul, St. Stephen’s Community House, and the St. Brigid Emergency Fund.

The Giving Trees with ornaments will be in the gathering area of the church on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12. There is also a list of gifts on the Giving Tree SignUpGenius, or you can make a monetary donation online at www.stbrigidofkildare.org or by check to the Parish Office.

Advent Half-Night Lock In

Saturday, December 9 from 5-10 PM 

St. Brigid will welcome the Jesuit Spiritual Center on Saturday, December 9 to lead us in games, messaging, and live musical worship this Advent. Our parish priests will be present for Eucharistic Exposition and Reconciliation at the end of the evening. This event is open to all current 8th-12th grade students! 

We will begin with 5 PM mass at St. Brigid, move to Hendricks Hall for dinner, games, and messaging, then conclude with Adoration and Advent worship in the chapel. 

Registration is $30/ person. Pick up is at 10 PM from the chapel. See the parish website's sign up page for registration.. 

Lecture Series - Who is God?

The Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life (CCC234). The Church calls it a mystery because three persons in one God is difficult to comprehend. However, the Bible does tell us quite a lot about these three persons individually. Join Fr. Lynch as he breaks down who is God — Father, Son and Holy Spirit, on Tuesday, November 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Berry Room of Hendricks Hall. 

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Kim VanHuffel at [email protected]. 

Jesus and the Eucharist

This seven-session series will immerse participants in the gospel proclamation (Sessions 1-4) and unveil God’s saving work in the Eucharist (Sessions 5-7).

Session 1: What’s Our Story?

Session 2: Who Is Jesus?

Session 3: Am I Saved?

Session 4: Why a Church?

Session 5: God Is With Us

Session 6: The Story of the Eucharist

Session 7: Bread for the Journey

Learn about the many ways you can participate and sign up at the link below.

Thinking About Becoming Catholic?

There's still time to join RCIA!

• Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic?
• Do you think you might like to look into the Catholic way of Life?
• Do you know someone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?

 You are invited to join us!

All classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Berry Room. The calendar for this coming year is on our website at www.stbrigidofkildare.org/rcia. For more information contact Kim VanHuffel at [email protected] or complete the form on the website above.

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: 



 11/18/2023 St Brendan (Hilliard) 9:00am

12/14/2023 Zoom PGC (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, and complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Full details and forms can be found at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/safe-environment/ 

BWHS Open House & Upcoming Events

The faculty and staff at Bishop Watterson High School work every day to instill the teachings of Jesus, to establish a sense of community and to inspire a drive toward excellence for our students.

To learn more, please join them on Sunday, November 19 for their Open House, set for 1:00-3:00 p.m., at their campus located at 99 East Cooke Road in Columbus.

Little Eagles Wrestling Club

Registration is open now for the Little Eagles Wrestling Club’s 2023-24 season. The club is open to students in grades K-8. A parent meeting will be held on November 7 at 5:30 p.m. at 8500 Warner Rd. Suite 300, Plain City. Beginner sessions (grades K-2) run November 8-February 7. A novice and advanced session will run November 9-March 21 and a junior high session will run November 13-March 14. For more information and registration, go to https://www.littleeaglewrestlingclub.com/

St. Charles Open House & Upcoming Events

St. Charles Fall Play, Inspecting Carol, Being Presented November 15th-19th

The St. Charles Preparatory School Drama Department is proud to announce its fall production, Inspecting Carol by Daniel Sullivan. Inspecting Carol will be presented November 16, 17, & 18 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. in the St. Charles Campus Theatre, 2010 E. Broad St. Adult tickets are $15, student tickets are $10. Reservations may be placed by visiting the St. Charles website homepage at www.scprep.org and using the “Buy Tickets” button.