Wolfhound Wednesday - Nov 13, 2024 | |
The eighth graders enjoyed sharing a book with their second grade buddies. | |
The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
We look forward to welcoming prospective preschool and kindergarten families for the 25-26 school year at our School Open House this Thursday, November 14. This will be a great time for interested families to tour our school and ask questions in advance of the new family application opening on Friday, November 15 at 9 AM. The on-time deadline for new families to apply is Friday, January 24, 2025 at midnight.
We will again use FACTS for re-enrollment, which will take place January 10-17, 2025 for our current families and will include the latchkey application. Please note there is a $10 re-enrollment fee per child.
If you have a new student applying to the school, please complete the new student application, which opens on our website on Friday, November 15th. If you have a currently enrolled St. Brigid preschool student wishing to move on to Kindergarten, you will fill out a re-enrollment packet beginning January 10th. Completing this re-enrollment packet for Kindergarten will place you in the general queue for review/acceptance along with all other Kindergarten applicants. As a reminder, you will be notified via email of acceptance/wait list status beginning or shortly after Friday, January 31, 2025.
You will receive more details about all of this information in the new year.
Autumn Blessings,
Kathy O'Reilly
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8th Grade Photo Newsletters
Click the photo album link below to see what the students have worked on in class over the past weeks!
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Second Trimester Uniform Refresh
Our second trimester begins on Monday, November 18th. Let’s use this upcoming date as an opportunity to make sure all students are in proper uniform. Please use this link to check and ensure all students are wearing the proper shoes, socks, belts, uniform length, PE uniforms, etc. (pages 21 - 26). Each day next week we will highlight a different uniform item in our morning announcements.
Please remember with the new trimester beginning on Monday, November 18, Thursday specials will also be switching to a new special for grades K-8. Check your child's Friday Folder for more information.
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Veteran's Days Assembly
On Monday, we honored and celebrated all of the active and veteran military members of the St. Brigid family at our St. Brigid's Veteran's Day Celebration. Loved ones who are veterans were invited to attend, and we had a great turnout. Thank you to all who attended, and a heartfelt thank you to all our Veterans who have served our country!
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SPICE Focus: Dyslexia Awareness
This month, SPiCE is focusing on dyslexia awareness. Dyslexia is a type of learning disability that is characterized by difficulty in expressive or receptive oral or written language.
Dyslexia can develop in reading, spelling, writing, speaking, or listening.
Our students will be learning about dyslexia this month, and will have a red dress down day on November 22.
To learn more about dyslexia, view the slideshow at the link below.
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Holiday Spirit Wear Shops Open
Rah Rah
We are excited to announce that the Rah Rah Holiday Spirit Wear Shop is now open through November 24th. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and find the perfect gift for your Wolfhound spirit wear loving friends and family. Orders will be ready in mid December.
https://rahrahgear.com/collections/st-brigid
You can have your items shipped directly to you for the best and quickest delivery. 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 “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)
Morganheimer/Premier
The Morganheimer/Premier Basketball Spirit Wear Store is now open. The deadline to place orders is Sunday, November 17.
https://sbkbasketball.itemorder.com/shop/home/
If you have any questions please contact Jaime Erickson 614-578-8960, Shauna Durant 740-815-9053 or Sherri Johnson 614-584-1977.
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FACTS Grant & Aid Application Now Open - NEW Simplified Application Process
The application to receive tuition assistance for the 2025-26 school year is now open, with a deadline of March 15, 2025.
New this year, the FACTS Grant & Aid application is an income-only application, meaning you only need to submit the following information to apply:
- Federal tax return for the most recent tax year
- Most recent W-2(s)
- Any other sources of income and amounts
This one application makes you eligible to receive tuition assistance dollars from one or more of the following pools of funding:
- Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund
- Diocesan Tuition Assistance
- TACT (Teacher) Tuition Assistance
(Please note St. Brigid Donor Scholarships and Oak Society Grants require a separate application in the spring).
Scholarship awards are determined in May. Please contact Jackie Mack (jmack@stbrigidofkildare.org or 614-761-3734) with questions regarding potential award status.
You can begin the application now at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid
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Now Hiring: 4th Grade Teacher
Saint Brigid of Kildare School is looking for an energetic, faith-filled educator to join our 4th-grade teaching team! Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned teacher, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity to co-teach 4th-grade Math and lead instruction in Religion, and Social Studies.
This full-time position is available for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year, with the possibility of extending to a full-time role in the 2025-26 school year. Join a supportive, faith-driven community that is committed to excellence and growth for both students and educators.
Qualifications:
- Current teaching license (or ability to obtain one)
- Passion for education and faith-based instruction
- Dedication to fostering a collaborative and engaging classroom environment
Application: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Kathy O’Reilly, principal at ms.oreilly@stbrigid-school.org. Applications will be accepted until November 15th.
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After School Study Tables - Going Strong!
Open Now to All 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
November and December Sign Up Available
Saint Brigid of Kildare School’s After School Study Table program has been running strong for the past couple months. It is now available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM for all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
The purpose of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to work on their school assignments in a quiet and supportive study environment. This is not intended to be a tutoring program. However, students will receive help with homework, build study skills and learn to plan and manage their time.
Mr. O’Reilly, along with one or two other teachers, will be monitoring students during this time. You are asked to sign up to help coordinate staffing.
To sign up for November and December dates, click here:
We are excited to continue this opportunity to help students at St. Brigid continue on the path to success!
If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. O’Reilly at mr.oreilly@stbrigid-school.org. You can also email Mr. O'Reilly anytime to sign up for a study table time.
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Open House for Incoming Preschool & Kindergarten
Thursday, November 14 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Saint Brigid of Kildare School will be holding an open house for prospective preschool and kindergarten families for the 2025-26 school year on Thursday, November 14 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Spread the word to any families who may be interested! Prospective 1st - 8th grade families may call the school at 614-718-5825 to schedule an individual tour.
Applications for new families for the next school year will open on November 15 for preschool through eighth grade with an on-time deadline of January 24.
Use the link below to RSVP.
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Fall Harvest Party Fun Sponsored by the Annual Fund!
The weather did not deter the festivities on October 31st when hundreds of students enjoyed a day celebrating the Fall Harvest. There were costumes, parades, snacks, games, and activities. Your child enjoyed this event because of the generosity of fellow parents like you supporting the Annual Fund. This is just one of the many events the Home and School Committee plans throughout the year to enrich your child’s experience at St. Brigid of Kildare School. Please consider joining the over 200 families that have given to the Annual Fund to benefit our children.
Please consider a once-a-year contribution of $125 per student ($50 for preschool) 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to school projects and activities like the harvest parties and later this school year the Valentine’s Day festivities. Thank you to everyone that has donated to the Annual Fund we could not have these events without you!
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Thank you to all the families that have supported the Annual Fund. (List below updated 11/12/24). | |
Alumni on 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to our many Saint Brigid of Kildare School alumni who have achieved honor roll for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
Below is the list of our alumni on honor roll at Bishop Watterson High School and St. Charles.
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News from Our Parish & Community | |
Altar Server Training - Nov 17
All students in fifth grade 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 Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 12:30 – 1:30 PM in the church. Please register by October 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.
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SPiCE Mass of Inclusion - Nov 17
Everyone is invited to the annual S.P.I.C.E. Mass of Inclusion at St. Catharine Church on November 17, 2024, at 11am. SPICE stands for Special People In Catholic Education. The Mass of Inclusion will be a celebration in honor of all people with special needs with Bishop Earl K. Fernandes. A light reception will immediately follow the Mass.
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News from Our Catholic High Schools | |
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St. Charles to Present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) November 14-16
The St. Charles Preparatory School Drama Department is proud to announce its fall production, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Complete Works…will be presented November 14, 15, & 16 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 17 at 3:00 p.m. in the St. Charles Campus Theatre, 2010 E. Broad St. Adult tickets are $15 each, and student tickets are $10 each. Reservations may be placed by visiting the St. Charles website homepage at www.scprep.org – Buy Tickets button. (Tickets will not be sold at the door)
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Bishop Watterson Presents Game of Tiaras
Bishop Watterson High School is presenting Game of Tiaras at The Little Theatre from November 14-17.
Come see many St. Brigid School alums in this musical, including Maisie Barr, Reese Cole, Sammi Curtin, Fiona Dorley, Jillian Dublikar, Madeline Dublikar, Gianna Dziewiatkowski, Emily Mifsud, Maddie Mifsud, and Tanishka Prabhu.
Tickets are available at https://www.bishopwatterson.com/athletics-ticketing/.
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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School (2021, 2014, 2008) | | | | |
