The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your cooperation in adjusting our morning drop-off traffic pattern. This change has worked very well so far. For reference, here is the email with arrival map and instructions that was sent last week.

Autumn blessings,

Kathy O’Reilly

SPiCE Awareness Month: Diabetes

Our SPiCE program highlights a different awareness theme each month. These themes are chosen with care, focusing on areas that have directly touched the lives of our students and staff. Teachers use the monthly presentations to guide age-appropriate conversations with students, helping them grow in empathy, understanding, and appreciation of one another’s unique gifts.

For October, our focus is Diabetes Awareness. Click the link below to learn more about diabetes, and see what students will be learning about in class this month.

We thank you for your continued support of the SPiCE mission as we work together to build a school community rooted in faith, acceptance, and love.

Your Annual Fund Dollars are Already at Work!

The new school year is off to a wonderful start and your Annual Fund dollars have been busy making it happen!

The Annual Fund is a once-a-year contribution that supports the many programs and activities organized by the Saint Brigid of Kildare Home & School Association. This includes after-school programs, school performances, field trips, and special events that enrich our children’s educational experience.

Because Home & School is funded entirely by your Annual Fund contributions, 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to projects and activities that benefit our students. And thanks to your generosity, families are never asked to sell items door-to-door—no wrapping paper, candy, or flower sales needed!

Since August, the Home & School Association has hosted several wonderful welcome events including:

• Parent Admin Day Welcome Back Celebration during Meet the Teacher
• New Family Breakfast
• Tears & Cheers Social/Breakfast

These are just a few examples of the many events and experiences made possible by your Annual Fund contributions throughout the year. Thank you to all who have already supported this important program. If you haven’t yet made your contribution, please consider donating today—every gift makes a difference!

Did You Know? Our School Lost & Found is Next to the Gym

It’s the time of year when students begin wearing outerwear . . . and leaving it everywhere. Here’s how you can help keep those items where they should be—with your child! 

Label your investment:

• Label all outwear and layering pieces with your child’s name (e.g, Erin Heise or E. HEISE). Initials only are too time-consuming for others to decode. Avery non-iron tags are an inexpensive and easy to use.
• If you’ve obtained an item from the Uniform Exchange and it already has a label, re-label it so the item isn’t “returned” to the original owner when lost.
• Label water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Many look the same!

When an Item Becomes Lost:

• Ask your child to visit the lost and found during his/her lunchtime if (s)he is missing an item.
• Parents are welcome to pop in to check for items during the school day.
• Items of value (cash, phones, etc.) will be taken to the office receptionist for safekeeping.

Fall Harvest Parties

Our room parents are currently working with teachers to plan a Fall Festival party on Thursday, October 30th. Our Annual Fund will support the treats and games for this annual classroom party.

More details will be coming home in Friday Folder emails from homeroom teachers.

Students are invited to wear costumes on this day if they wish. Alternatively, students may choose a fall color dress-down day or wear sweatshirts or t-shirts representing their favorite athletic team’s colors or logos.

Fall Festival Costume Guidelines:

• Keep costumes simple, easy to wear all day, and appropriate for the weather.
• Face masks that cover the entire face or head (e.g., Spiderman, clown, skeleton) are not allowed.
• Inflatable costumes are not permitted.
• Limit accessories (such as wings, crowns, wands) that might be difficult to manage at school or easily lost or broken. Violent props such as pistols, knives, or swords are not allowed.
• Costumes should not include scary or bloody masks/clothes.
• Costumes should not obstruct the student’s view or ability to work in the classroom.
• Costumes must not be inappropriately revealing (e.g., shorts, mini skirts, bare midriffs, or low-cut tops).
• Costumes must not be offensive or make political statements.
• Please no makeup.

Please check your child’s costume or dress-down day outfit to ensure it follows these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation!

Rah Rah Spiritwear Sale Through Oct 24

Rah Rah is having a 20% off spiritwear sale on all St. Brigid items. This sale will run from October 8 - October 24. Use code "Brigid20" at checkout to receive the discount.

To shop Rah Rah spiritwear items, click here.

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.

Congrats Cross Country Runners!

On Saturday, the St. Brigid cross country teams competed in the CYO Championships. In the team results, the 4th-6th grade girls team finished in 2nd place and the 4th-6th grade boys team finished in 5th place.

Individuals who earned medals for placing in the top ten of their race were:

Drew Hassen - 2nd

Bernadette Dziewiatkowski - 3rd

Evelyn Weitzel - 3rd

Ella McTighe - 6th

Owen Anderson - 8th

Annie Creekmur - 10th

In addition, 24 out of our 29 runners set their own personal record time, which is the most ever in one meet!

Congratulations to all of our St. Brigid runners on a successful season!

Congrats 4th Grade Volleyball!

Congratulations to the St. Brigid 4th Grade Girls Volleyball team, who completed an undefeated season and captured the league championship! The team demonstrated steady improvement, strong serving, and excellent teamwork all season.

Bravo, Wolfhounds!! What a season!

SBAA Winter Sports Registration - Deadline TODAY

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Winter sports season registration! 

Registration is now open for Cheer, Ski, and Lil Hounds activities at www.gowolfhounds.com/register. Registration will be open through 10/15.   

The diocese has provided a separate link for 4th - 8th basketball registration, which can be found at https://doodlio.com/#/reg/10209/1679/select-school

Below is a breakdown of each sport, available grades, and contacts if you have any questions.

Boys Basketball - 4th through 8th - Commissioner Bill Baumel, wbaumel@ohioinnovationfund.com

Girls Basketball - 4th through 8th - Commissioner Mike McTighe, m_mctighe@yahoo.com

Lil Hounds Basketball - Boy and Girls 2nd and 3rd

Winter Cheer - 4th through 8th girls - Coach Sarah Graf, sarahstarks77@hotmail.com

Lil Hounds Cheer - 1st through 3rd girls

Cheer will have a registration cost and a cost for a uniform if you are new to the sport

Ski Club - 4th through 8th boys and girls - Jessie Hoffman, jh@barringtonschool.com

Ski will have a registration cost which will cover bus fees/transportation which is non-refundable even if sessions are canceled due to weather. Additional details and costs are below for lift tickets, rentals, and lessons.  

Lift Ticket: Students can buy lift tickets during this ski club registration at a rate of $172 for all 5 dates or can purchase an Epic season pass depending on how often they will be skiing. https://www.epicpass.com/pass-results/passes.aspx

Lessons: Students can take lessons every week or purchase individual weeks.

***If your student is new to skiing, they are required to take lessons at least the first 3 weeks. 

Equipment: Your student can rent from Madriver or bring their own equipment each week.  

 Lift ticket, lesson and Equipment rental costs needs to be purchased at the time of registration

Lift tickets for all 5 sessions $172

Rental for all 5 sessions $110

Lesson for all 5 sessions $115

Individual lessons $23/lesson .

Transportation for all 5 sessions $120 (required)

Dates for ski are typically Tuesday evenings in January and February, but will be finalized in the near future.

Diocesan-Wide Survey (Deadline Oct 17)

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes has a desire to hear from as many of the Christian faithful in the Diocese of Columbus about their perspective on his four priorities of pastoral concern: Vocations, Evangelization, Catholic Education and Formation, and Social Outreach.

You can take the survey at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/DXkJrndQ9Z?origin=lprLink

The survey closes October 17, 2025.

Make It A Date - Oct 25

A Night Out to Strengthen Your Marriage

All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 33rd “Make It a Date” night on Saturday, October 25, from 6:15–7:30 PM in Hendrick’s Hall.

This fun and faith-filled evening offers couples the chance to relax, reconnect, and strengthen their relationship. Parishioners Michael and Anne Flock, married for 16 years with three daughters, will guide the evening’s discussion. Light appetizers will be served, and couples will have time to mingle with old and new friends.

Afterward, participants are encouraged to continue their evening with their own private date to reflect on the discussion and their relationship.

Please RSVP to Jessica Freiburger at 4freixys@gmail.com

 or 614-282-5095 by October 23.

Sponsored by Family First and the St. Brigid School of Adult Faith Formation.

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.

Advent by Candlelight 2025

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

Registration will open on October 29 at www.stbrigidofkildare.org.

Mom to Mom - Childcare Provided

We are excited to announce we have three permanent, loving and caring women on staff that will be caring for your little one in the Carr Nursery during our meetings. Take this opportunity for yourself to spend time in prayer and fellowship with new friends while your children enjoy playtime in the nursery. We extend the deepest gratitude to Fr. Black and our St. Brigid Parish for supporting our ministry in this beautiful way.

Come meet Laura, Samantha and Danielle and sign up for childcare at this link.

Join us on Wednesdays at 9:45 in the Church Basement! We will be reading and discussing The Friendship Project: The Catholic Woman's Guide to Making and Keeping Fabulous, Faith-Filled Friends by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet. Feel free to read ahead but it is not required. The schedule for October is below. We hope you’ll join us! 

10/8/2025

The Friendship Project, Ch 3 Cultivating Charity - St. Therese of Lisieux and Servant of God Leonie Martin 

10/15/2025

The Friendship Project, Ch 4 Practicing Prudence- St. Hildegard of Bingen and Blessed Jutta 

10/22/2025

The Friendship Project, Ch 5 Growing in Gratitude - St. Teresa of Avila and Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew 

10/29/2025

The Friendship Project, Ch 6 Living Loyalty -Ruth and Naomi 

11/5/2025, The Friendship Project, Ch 8 Pondering Prayerfulness- Mary Mother of God & Elizabeth 

You can learn more about Family First at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/get-involved/parish-life-ministries/family-first/

Questions? Please contact the Family First Co Directors, Kerri Wilke, kerriwilke@gmail.com or Beth Biller elizabeth.biller@gmail.com.  

Trick or Treat at BWHS

Bishop Watterson High School invites students to join them for their trick-or-treat night on Sunday, October 26 from 3-4:30 PM.

Register at the link below.

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