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The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
As Thanksgiving approaches, we will come together as a school family for Mass on Tuesday, November 26th, at 9:00 a.m. to praise the Lord and thank Him for our many blessings. We invite you to join us if your schedule allows.
Following Mass, students will enjoy our annual Thanksgiving Feast during their regularly scheduled lunch periods. A cherished tradition, our 8th-grade students will serve the delicious turkey meal, creating a joyful experience for both the older and younger students.
You may have heard about the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, which was announced at Mass this past weekend. We are excited to once again participate in this Ohio tax credit program, which provides need-based scholarships to our families. The program has already significantly benefited many of our school families. Please see the details below and consider making a donation today. We encourage you to share this opportunity with family, friends, and neighbors as well—it’s an easy way to support our school while receiving a tax credit.
In this season of gratitude, one of the things I am most thankful for is our SPICE program. This initiative allows us to raise awareness about learning differences and to serve the individual needs of many children in our school and parish. This month, our students will be learning about dyslexia (see details below) and will participate in a red dress-down day on November 22 in support of this effort.
Wishing you and your family abundant blessings this autumn,
Kathy O'Reilly
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Kindergarten 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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New Student Application Open for 25-26
The application for new students for the 2025-26 school year opened on Friday, November 15. The on-time deadline for new families to apply is Friday, January 24, 2025 at midnight.
We will again use FACTS for re-enrollment for current students, which will take place January 10-17, 2025 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 found here. 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 re-enrollment in the new year.
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Emmaus Road Scholarship - Tax Credit
Receive a tax credit on your Ohio taxes while helping a family receive a Catholic education. Through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, Ohio taxpayers may donate to a K-12 Catholic school to be used for tuition scholarships based on financial need. The donor then receives a dollar-for-dollar non-refundable tax credit on their Ohio state tax return up to $750 ($1,500 if married and filing jointly).
This program helps make Catholic education accessible and affordable while giving donors the power to put their tax dollars to work to lead children to an encounter with Christ.
GIVE ONLINE at at the link below.
(Select “St. Brigid of Kildare” under “School Designation” dropdown for the gift to go toward a St. Brigid student’s tuition.)
GIVE BY CHECK made out to: Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund and mail to: Office of Catholic Schools, 197 East Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215 (Note “St. Brigid of Kildare” on check to designate dollars to our school.)
You will receive a mailed receipt from the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund. Keep that receipt and submit when filing your 2024 Ohio taxes.
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6th Grade Family Social
Gather 'round, 6th grade families for a Family Social organized by Home & School!
For more details, and to RSVP, click here: https://forms.gle/7Gidrk3rBDgdeHZs5
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Quarters for Carolina Collection Update
Four weeks ago, the 8th Grade Faith and Service committee asked for your help in collecting quarters for hurricane victims in North Carolina. We are proud to say that we have raised $923 dollars to support this community!
The Faith and Service Committee have chosen ten local organizations that will each receive a Lowe’s gift card to help rebuild what was destroyed in the hurricane. We couldn’t have done this without all the help from the families of Saint Brigid! Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Second Trimester Uniform Refresh
Our second trimester began on Monday, November 18th. Let’s use this time 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.
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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 Spirit Wear Store is open at the following link:
https://saintbrigid.itemorder.com/shop/category/206581/
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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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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News from Our Parish & Community | |
Family First Mom to Mom - Advent 2024
Join Mom to Mom this Advent as we discover Rejoice, Advent Meditations with the Holy Family by Father Mark Toups!
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with the Holy Family is a prayer resource with daily meditations that will enrich your Advent by inviting you to experience the first Advent with Joseph and Mary, as they await the birth of their son, the Savior of the world
Together with the guided meditation videos, this journal will help you to see the marriage of Mary and Joseph in a new light. You will ponder what was in their hearts and minds as they awaited the birth of Jesus—and you will be invited to reflect on and deepen your own relationships with others. Rejoice! will help you open your heart to the peace and joy of the Holy Family as you prepare for the coming of Jesus this Christmas.
12/4/2024 Advent Week One: Holy Love
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with the Holy Family by Father Mark Toups
12/11/2024 Advent Week Two: Joseph's Love
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with the Holy Family by Father Mark Toups
12/18/2024 Advent Week Three: Mary's Love; Advent Week Four: Emmanuel
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with the Holy Family by Father Mark Toups
Mom to Mom is a vibrant, faith sharing group focused on motherhood, spirituality, and Catholic parenting. Whether you’re a rookie or veteran, join us to support, share and gain wisdom from each other.
Meetings: Wednesdays
Time: 9:45-11 am
Location: Church Basement
Child Care Sign up: Here
Questions Reach out to Sara Norton Nortonsarae@gmail.com or Kerri Wilke kerriwilke@gmail.com .
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