The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

As we enter the month of November, we take time as a school community to honor and celebrate two very special groups of people — the saints who inspire our faith and the veterans who have served our country.

We began the month with the celebration of All Saints Day, remembering the holy men and women who show us how to live lives of faith, hope, and love. Throughout the month, students will continue to learn about saints who serve as role models for courage, compassion, and commitment to God. This week we will begin our school Mass with a 1st and 2nd grade procession of saints.    

Next week, we will also pause to give thanks for the veterans in our community. Their service and sacrifice remind us of the values of dedication, freedom, and peace. Our Veterans Day activities will help students express gratitude and respect for those who have served in the Armed Forces.

We are honored to invite you to our upcoming St. Brigid’s Veteran’s Day Celebration, which will take place on Tuesday, November 11th. Please join us if your schedule allows, and feel free to invite your loved ones who are veterans to share in this special celebration with us. Today at Noon will be your last opportunity to register to attend our assembly or to fill out the form for us to recognize a family or friend who is a veteran. These forms can be found in your student’s Friday folder.  

November offers us the opportunity to reflect on both faith and service — two qualities that lie at the heart of our mission. We are grateful for your continued support as we help our students grow into compassionate, faith-filled citizens.

With gratitude,

Kathy O'Reilly

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 2025 Ohio taxes.

FACTS Grant & Aid Application Now Open - Simplified Application Process

The application to receive tuition assistance for the 2026-27 school year is now open, with a deadline of March 15, 2026.

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:

1. Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund
2. Diocesan Tuition Assistance
3. 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

Reminders from the Clinic

If your child has any new diagnosis, allergy, or condition please inform our school nurse Monica Rodenberg at mrs.rodenberg@stbrigid-school.org.

 When visiting the doctor and your child needs care at school, please ask the treating professional for a print off of the condition, any restrictions, or orders to be followed.

New Medication Policy includes:

Stock over-the -counter (OTC) medications are not kept in the clinic to dispense to students. If you want your child to have OTC medications the medication will need to be in a small original medication container and the Non- prescription form under Current families on the school website should be filled out and turned in.  

All prescription medications or treatments ordered by a healthcare professional must have a doctor's orders for the nurse to administer medication. 

Please review the following flyer with information from the Ohio Dept of Health regarding Type 1 diabetes.

Corks for a Cause 2026

Save the date for March 7, 2026!

We are excited to hold our 19th annual Corks for a Cause Silent Auction and Wine Tasting for SPiCE on Saturday, March 7, 2025.

We are going to kick-off the planning with a meeting in December. Stay tuned for more information, and in the meantime if you'd like to learn more about the event, how you can help, or share your ideas please reach out to Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org.

4th Grade Parent Social

Join fellow 4th grade parents for a casual evening out at Pins Mechanical. It’s the perfect chance to relax, mingle, and get to know the amazing community behind our kids.

Whether you're new to 4th grade or a seasoned St. Brigid parent, we’d love to see you there. 

For questions, please contact Lindsey Meadows, 419-306-9750.

Home & School Meeting

Thursday, November 6 | 12:15 - 1:15 PM

All are welcome to attend the next Home & School meeting, taking place Thursday November 6 at 12:15 - 1:15 PM in Hendricks Hall. Please note the meeting time change from previously announced.

For more information on Home & School, view their webpage and brochure here.

Schoolbelles Sale

Schoolbelles is excited to share details about their upcoming sale for Schoolbelles partner schools — happening November 5–9, 2025!

During this special five-day event,  families will enjoy 30% off their entire order. Everything is included — jumpers, skirts, embroidered polos, outerwear — all the essentials to keep your hallways looking sharp for the holiday season.

Veteran's Day Assembly

We look forward to honoring our veterans through our traditional Veterans Day assembly.

Please look for more information in Friday Folder emails, as well as in the email that was from Mr. Mazon.

We will honor community and family members who have served in any branch of the military, so please plan to submit that information so we can honor them. Instructions for submitting will be emailed to parents.

The Annual Fund Eliminates Fundraising

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%- 20% of the money they collect to the school. Family and friends felt pressured to buy items they did not need and there was a possibility of putting our children into 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).

Please click the below arrow to give to the Annual Fund, and/or forward this email to a family member or friend who may be interested in contributing.

Incoming Preschool & Kindergarten School Open House

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Saint Brigid of Kildare School will be holding an open house for prospective preschool and kindergarten families for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, November 13 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Stop by to tour our three-time Blue Ribbon School and see firsthand how Saint Brigid provides a quality Catholic education in a warm environment. 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 14, 2025 for preschool through eighth grade with an on-time deadline of January 23, 2026 at midnight.

Spread the word to any families who may be interested; they may RSVP and learn more at the link below.

Ski Club: Register by Nov 6

The Ski Club for 4th–8th grade boys and girls will meet on Tuesday evenings from 3:00–8:00 PM, beginning January 13 through February 10, with a make-up date of February 17.

Registration is open through November 6.

A 30-minute virtual parent meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at 8:00 PM. Parents of all new Ski Club participants are required to attend in order for students to participate.

For questions or more information, please contact Jessie Hoffman at jh@barringtonschool.com. 

Register at https://www.gowolfhounds.com/register/

Advent by Candlelight 2025 - Registration Open

Save the date for Advent by Candlelight on November 20, 2025.

Registration opened on October 29 at 7PM at www.stbrigidofkildare.org. To register, scroll to the Latest News, or click the "Sign Ups" link along the top of the home page.

As We Forgive Those...But How?

Join us for a new faith formation series exploring the meaning of true Christian forgiveness. Through Scripture, personal stories, and inspiration from throughout Christian history, we’ll learn how to go deeper into what it means to forgive—and to be forgiven.

Sessions offered:

• Wednesdays: Nov. 12, 19 & Dec. 3 | 7–8:30 PM
• Thursdays: Nov. 13, 20 & Dec. 4 | 10–11:30 AM

For more information, contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Register at www.stbrigidofkildare.org/signups

Thinking About Becoming Catholic?

The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, formerly known as RCIA) provides an opportunity for adults who are seeking full communion with the Church to learn about the Catholic faith.

If you are thinking about becoming Catholic, or were baptized Catholic but were never Confirmed, please join us.

Classes meet Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm from October through the Easter Vigil Mass in Hendricks Hall. 

Click the link below to learn more or sign up.

Bishop Watterson Open House

Sunday, November 23, 1-3 PM

Prospective families may attend the Bishop Watterson Open House on November 23 and take a guided tour with a student ambassador, meet faculty, staff, and coaches, and attend an information session with Deacon Chris Campbell.

Register for the information session at the link below.

Feeder School Night - BWHS Hockey

Watch the Eagles vs. Dublin Coffman at the BWHS Feeder School Night on Sunday, November 16 at 4:30 PM at the Chiller Dublin.

Admission is free for all!

Bishop Watterson Theatre Presents "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet"

Come see Bishop Watterson High School Theatre's "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet" next week!

Thursday, November 6 | Curtain: 7:00 PM

Friday, November 7 | Curtain: 7:00 PM

Saturday, November 8 |  Curtain: 7:00 PM

Sunday, November 9 – Final Performance | Curtain: 2:00 PM

Order Tickets: https://www.bishopwatterson.com/athletics-ticketing/

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