Wolfhound Wednesday - Nov 27, 2024 | |
Our eighth graders served our school family a Thanksgiving feast on Tuesday. | |
The O'Reilly Minute
Dear Parents,
During this Thanksgiving week, we have so much to be grateful for: our faith, our health, our families, our school, and one another! Together, we have already accomplished so much this year. I am especially thankful and proud of our wonderful school community.
This coming Sunday marks the start of a new liturgical year as we begin the season of Advent. These four weeks offer a special time for prayer and preparation, as we ready our hearts and souls to celebrate the birth of the Messiah. One meaningful way to observe Advent as a family is by lighting an Advent wreath together each evening before dinner. As a school, we will begin each day with prayer and by lighting a candle on our school’s Advent wreath.
Next week, our 2nd graders will celebrate a significant milestone in their faith journey. On December 7th, these students, supported by their parents, will receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. Please keep our 2nd grade children in your prayers as they prepare for this special moment.
Additionally, our 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will also have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during December. If you would like a resource to help your older child prepare, please click here: Confession Guide
As we reflect on the many blessings God has bestowed upon our school and parish, let us give thanks. May your week be filled with joy, cherished traditions, and meaningful Thanksgiving celebrations with your family and friends.
Thanksgiving blessings,
Kathy O’Reilly
P.S. Your child's report card is now ready to view in FACTS. For instructions on viewing the report card click here.
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Thanksgiving Feast Tradition
Students K-8 enjoyed the annual Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday where the 8th grade students took a leadership role and served their fellow students!
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Gifts of Gratitude - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Gifts
Get ahead on your Christmas gift giving this year!
Make your life easier by checking one thing off your Christmas gift list! Donate to Gifts of Gratitude! Home & School has provided you with a convenient way to show your appreciation to the teachers and staff at St. Brigid during Christmas and at the end of the year.
What is it?
Gifts of gratitude was established by the Home and School Association as a united effort to provide a generous monetary gift to every school and parish teacher and staff member at Christmas and the end of the year to thank them for all they do for our children.
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–whether they want to splurge on themselves or help with their own family’s expenses.
Will my family be recognized for participating?
Yes — the teachers and staff will receive a list of families who participate in this program. You may also let the teachers and staff know that you participated in the program by marking “G.O.G” inside your Christmas card.
How much do I give?
The suggested annual gift amount is $25 per child once a year, however any given amount is graciously accepted!
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.
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Pastries for Parents
After School Mass on December 9, Hendricks Hall
Home & School is pleased to host Pastries for Parents after school Mass on December 9th, Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Parents and young children welcome.
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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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The Annual Fund Thanks You!
Here at St. Brigid of Kildare we are blessed to have the best and most supportive parents. The teachers, staff, and administration are so fortunate to be able to
provide the best educational opportunities for your children because you are so generous to the Annual Fund. The fieldtrips, parties, visiting authors and ALSO
programs are just a few of the areas you fund with your donations. The Annual Fund pays for teacher appreciation and the teacher’s wish lists in the beginning of the school year. As we count our many blessings during this Thanksgiving
holiday, we are so thankful for all of you. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thank you to all the families that have supported the Annual Fund. (List below updated 11/25/24). | |
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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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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