The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

October is dedicated to the Rosary, one of the most well-known Catholic devotions. As a school community, we will gather on October 22nd at 2:00 pm in the gym to pray the Rosary. Please feel free to join us if your schedule allows.

We are blessed to have so many parents and parishioners attending our school Masses on Thursdays. I’d like to offer a few gentle reminders to help our students learn proper reverence and respect while in God's house:

• Snacks and beverages should not be given to school-age children when inside the church.
• Students are being taught to genuflect as a sign of respect for Jesus' presence in the tabernacle. If students are sitting with their family, please help remind them to genuflect when they leave their pew to join their class or return to school.
• We encourage students to kneel and say a private prayer before leaving the church. Please help model this reverence, and feel free to enjoy visiting with others in the narthex or courtyard after Mass.

This Friday, our Home and School will sponsor the annual Barn Bash! It’s a wonderful family gathering and celebration of fall. Please note that this event is open to St. Brigid families only. To ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, all children must be supervised throughout the event. Additionally, this Friday we will celebrate ADHD Awareness Day with an orange dress-down day. Please see the details below.

As we approach our Fall Harvest parties on October 31st, please keep the costume guidelines in mind (details below). We are also excited to announce our Fall Pep Rally on October 25th at 1:45 pm in the gym, where we will especially honor our 8th graders. You are welcome to join us for this celebration if your schedule permits.

Picture retakes are on November 5. Picture retake order forms are available in the school office. Please contact the school if you need an order form and we will send one home with your child.

Wishing you autumn blessings,

Kathy O'Reilly

4th Grade Photo Newsletters

Click the photo album link below to see what the students have worked on in class over the past weeks!

Barn Bash is Friday - Deadline TODAY for Ordering Tickets

Tickets are now on sale for the Barn Bash on Friday, October 18^th from 6-8:15PM at Leeds Farm in Ostrander, Ohio.

The price to attend is $15 per person (children 2 and under are free). The last day to purchase tickets is October 16^th. 

All are invited to attend this fun night for families, which includes games, snacks, a DJ and family fun on the farm on the farm all evening. Please note that all children must be supervised by adults at all times. Alcohol is NOT permitted on Leed’s Farm Property. 

For any questions related to Barn Bash, contact co-chairs Jodi Greco (jodigreco77@gmail.com) or Ashely Jones (ashleypaigejones1@gmail.com)

Click the link below to buy tickets to attend.

Donations & Volunteers Needed

We are also in need of snack and drink donations for the event. Please click the link below to sign up to donate or to volunteer for the event. All donation items can be placed in a bin outside of the school office. Thank you!

Quarters for Carolina

The 8th Grade Faith and Service Committee are asking for students' help!

We would like to start “Quarters for Carolina” in order to help hurricane victims in North Carolina. There will be collection bins outside each grade level’s classrooms. We will collect quarters beginning Thursday, October 17th through Friday, October 25th.

There will also be a station at Barn Bash to donate quarters for the hurricane victims. The station will be located near the snacks. There are still around 600 people missing in North Carolina, with rescue workers working day and night to help victims. Roads have simply disappeared, houses washed away, and people are left with almost nothing. People in North Carolina were never expecting this damage, and they weren’t prepared for the massive flooding and rain that happened. We want to do our part in helping them as much as we can, and we hope that you will join us. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Fall Festival Costume Guidelines

Our room parents are currently working with teachers to plan a Fall Festival party on Thursday, October 31st. Our Annual Fund will support the treats and games for this annual classroom party. As a second opportunity for a fun dress-down day, 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!

Box Tops for Education

Earn $10 for our school when you sign up with our referral code and scan a receipt by the end of October:

1. Download the Box Tops for Education app
2. Search for St. Brigid of Kildare Home & School and select it as your school
3. Use our referral code (R9M18Y5P)
4. Scan a receipt in the app $5 for the school will show in your earnings $5 for the school will show in our school’s referral account, totaling $10 for the school.

• After you are signed up, scan receipts with participating items to earn Box Tops ($) for our school (https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/box-tops-products):
• See the Box Tops App’s Bonus Offers for ways to earn bonus Box Tops

Bonus Earning Opportunity:

October 14 – 20 th earn double Box Tops on all participating products

Show your appreciation for our Amazing teachers & staff by supporting the Annual Fund!

St. Brigid of Kildare School is blessed to have devoted and committed teachers and staff who make our school community a family. One of the many programs supported by your Annual Fund donation is teacher and staff appreciation. The Home and School hospitality plans luncheons, breakfasts, and snack breaks throughout the year to thank our teachers and staff for their hard work supporting our children.  

Pictured above is one of the many appreciation events planned by Home and School and funded by the Annual Fund to support our teachers and staff. Please consider donating to the Annual Fund and show your support for teachers and staff.

1st Grade Family Mixer

First grade families are invited to a Fall Family Mixer on Sunday, November 3rd from 4-6pm at Village Green Park Pavilion located at 47 Hall Street, Powell, Ohio. We will have games, pizza, fruit, veggies and beverages (juice and water). We suggest that each family who attends contribute $10-20 to go towards food and drinks. If you can attend, please RSVP to Perrine Weber (614) 323-2326 and indicate how many adults and children we can expect for food. We're excited to get all of our families together!

This event is sponsored by the St. Brigid Home & School Association.

October is ADHD Awareness Month

October is ADHD awareness month, and is celebrated on the 18th of the month. ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how the brain works. SPiCE has chosen this month to share information and teach us all a little bit about this disorder. 

While the full name has some very misleading labels in its title, ADHD is simply a unique and different way that a person's brain works and sees the world. ADHD affects roughly 11.3% of adolescences worldwide, and can be misdiagnosed or late diagnosed without knowledge of the varying presentations. 

We celebrate our family, friends, and classmates with ADHD this month, and hope to grow a better understanding of how amazing these deep thinkers are. They were created uniquely, just as God created us all differently. We each serve a purpose, and hope that with the support and love from all those around us we can build a stronger community. 

Please take a few minutes to view the slideshow and gain some new knowledge on ADHD. Spark a discussion with your family and friends. Take some time to hear what your child has learned about ADHD and help us grow our community stronger together. Let us plant seeds of Hope as we grow closer together in knowledge and love. 

All are welcome to join the next SPICE committee meeting on October 24 at 6 PM in Hendricks Hall.

-The SPiCE Committee 

St. Brigid Student Featured as Nationwide Children's 2024 Marathon Mile Champion This Weekend

Isabella Ward, St. Brigid of Kildare 4th grader, will be one of 24 patients featured as a Marathon Mile Champion at the 2024 Nationwide Children's Marathon in Columbus on October 20.

24 patients treated at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are selected to line each mile of the Nationwide Children's Marathon, share their story and inspire others. Each Marathon Mile Champion picks a theme for their mile and is celebrated for their strength and bravery. There is also one Angel Mile to honor those who are no longer with us and one Encore Mile where we recognize every patient who has lined the course in the past. Together, they represent the more than 1.4 million patient visits to our hospital every year.

To read about Isabella's story and fundraising page, click here.

BWHS Honor Guard for 6-8th Grade Students

Current 6th-8th grade students are now able to join Bishop Watterson's Honor Guard!

They will be meeting on Tuesdays from 6-8 PM at Bishop Watterson.

For more information, join their band page here.

St. Brigid Parents Walking Club

New to the Saint Brigid community? Enjoy walking? Have more time in your schedule now that school has started? Looking to meet more people?

Whatever your reason, join the St. Brigid Parents Walking Club! The St. Brigid's Parents Walking Club is an opportunity to meet new people, get some exercise in and enjoy God's beautiful scenery (while the weather is still pleasant). All are welcome! 

We will plan to meet by the Church, under the bell around 8:00 am. Our walk will proceed down and around Avery park and back to the church, plan for about 45 minutes. Any questions please feel free to reach out to Sherri Johnson @ clarke97sd@msn.com or Sara Norton @ nortonsarae@gmail.com.  



*If the weather is not pleasant we will catch up next time. Please feel free to RSVP on the sign up genius for updates* Thank you! 

After-School Study Table Sign Up

Saint Brigid of Kildare School’s After School Study Table program has started back up for this school year and is currently on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM for all 7th and 8th graders (the program may open soon for 5th and 6th grade).

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 October dates, click here: October Study Table Sign Up

We are excited for this opportunity to help students at Saint Brigid continue on the path to success!

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. O’Reilly at mr.oreilly@stbrigid-school.org. 

SBAA Winter Sports Registration Deadline Oct 20

**see updates on Cheer information below in red

St Brigid Athletic Association is happy to announce Winter Sports Registration is now open here.  

Please note strict deadlines for registration, there will be no extension of registration dates - so please register as soon as possible.

The registration fee for basketball this year includes a $50 refundable volunteer fee. If/once you sign up and volunteer, you will receive the $50 back at the end of the season. There will be sign up genius with ample volunteer opportunities and of course all coaching positions qualify as volunteering. This was necessary as parent volunteering has been an issue in many of our sports. In addition, the winter sports registration has a hard deadline of Oct. 20. Historically we've had over 10% of sign ups after the deadline which makes team formation very difficult. 

Basketball

Grades: 4th - 8th - Boys & Girls

Lil Hounds - 2nd & 3rd Boys & Girls

Commissioner: Bill Baumel - Boys, Mike McTighe - Girls

Fees: $240 - 4th - 8th, $85 - Lil Hounds

Cheer

Grades: 4th - 8th - Girls Commissioner: Lindsey Meadows

Fee: $25 if no uniform needed; $160 if uniform needed

Ski Club

Commissioner: Jessie Hoffman

Fees: $120 Transporation + Additional Fees (Lift tickets, lessons, rentals)

 If you have any questions about a specific sport, please reach out to each respective commissioner/contact.  If you have any problems with registrations, please reach out to Brian Frantz for any registration problems.

Congrats Wolfhounds!

There were many athletic announcements from our Wolfhounds this past weekend:

Cross Country

On Saturday, the St. Brigid cross country teams competed at the Diocesan Championship. The 4th-6th grade girls finished as the team runner-up and the 4th-6th grade boys finished in 3rd place.

We also had five individual award winners that finished in the top ten in their race. Congratulations to:

Drew Hassen - 1st place

Luke D’Onofrio - 4th place

Luciana Reinbolt - 4th place

Caroline Tyler - 6th place

Annie Creekmur - 10th place

Great job by all of our Wolfhound runners on Saturday!

Football

The St. Brigid grade 3 GOLD team wrapped up a very successful season with a win against St. Brendan Green leading to an overall record of 4 wins and 2 losses. Key plays on offense and defense were made by Nathan Heise, Trey Holley, Parker Jakhu, Austin Jolly, Logan Langanke, Breck Milnor, Maxton Miller, Liam Tripp and James Van Ormer.

The St. Brigid grade 3 GREEN team finished 6-1 and division co-champions. Congrats to the following on an excellent season: Carter Meadows, Max Braun, Vinny Ohl, Lucas Hartranft, Andrew Stitzel, Ethan North, Logan Davis, Jamie Breakwell.

Volleyball

Over the weekend the 5th Grade Girls Volleyball Team (Team Ken) made it to the final game of the Catholic Youth Organization Reserve Girls Volleyball Red Tournament. The girls played a competitive game at St. Charles Preparatory School with good passing and consistent serving. They also had a couple spikes over the net. The girls finished Runner-Up.

The 8th grade girls varsity volleyball team competed in the end of season tournament this past weekend. They won their first game in straight sets and lost their second game in a tough back-and-forth 3 setter. The girls played so well together and their winning spirit shone through in both games. It was a great season and the girls demonstrated such growth individually and as a team!   

Congratulations to our team members who attend St. Brigid school - Maeve Baumgartner, Gia Lombardi, Victoria Nocco, Mel Prevedello, Anabelle Robinson, Mary Schilling and Sarah Ziegler.

On Sunday, The St. Brigid Volleyball teams attended the OSU Women’s Volleyball game vs MI. It was a great game with record-setting attendance! St. Brigid was also on the jumbo tron! It was a really fun team-building event!

Parish Bingo Night - Nov 7

Join us for a fun night of Bingo on Thursday, November 7 from 7-8 PM in Hendricks Hall.

All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP at the link below by Nov 4 so we can properly plan.

Sandwich Saturday at Home (SSAH)

Are you looking for a way to help those in need, but struggle with a busy schedule? Sandwich Saturday at Home (SSAH) may be your answer! 

Sandwich Saturday at Home (SSAH) is an AT HOME supplemental ministry to the monthly Sandwich Saturday held in the School Cafeteria. With SSAH any parishioner, or group can sign up to make sandwiches at home and bring them for delivery.  Click the link below/ scan the QR code for more information or to sign up.

If you have questions or concerns or you aren't sure how to use this signup genius, you can email Sara Norton @ nortonsarae@yahoo.com, Kathy Windau @ Kwindau@columbus.rr.com, or Kathi Fuerst @ kathifuerst@yahoo.com.

The St. Brigid Sandwich Saturday Ministry is committed to making 10,000 bologna sandwiches a year to serve the homeless in Downtown Columbus. Sandwiches are distributed to Holy Family, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and St. Lawrence Haven.  Thank you for your support! 

“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)

Upcoming Protecting God's Children Session

St. Brigid of Kildare will be holding a Protecting God’s Children for Adults class on October 17, 2024.

Protecting God’s Children (PGC) awareness session is intended to help raise awareness of adult

volunteers for signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse and steps one can use to prevent child abuse. All Volunteers and employees 18 years of age and older must complete the class in order to volunteer for school or parish programming.

Where: St. Brigid of Kildare - Hendrick Hall

When: October 17th

Time: 10am to 1pm

Notes: PER VIRTUS POLICY, NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE SESSION ONCE THE FIRST VIDEO HAS BEGUN.

Contact: Andrea Komenda, Kerri Wilke and Sara Norton

To Register: Register online at virtus.org

The Art of Happiness

Blending social science and Catholicism, this Word on Fire course combines cutting-edge research and top-notch scholarship with the lives of great saints and our incredible inheritance of Church teaching. There are even surprising places to discover where secular science reinforces sacred wisdom. Your host, Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks, will give you clear take-aways and action items that you can put into practice right now—to build more happiness for yourself, and to help you share more joy and peace with your family, your friends, and everyone else God puts before you!

Wednesdays Oct 23-Nov 20 -- 7-8:30 pm

Thursdays Oct 24-Nov 21 -- 10:30-Noon

To learn more, contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Walking With Purpose Beginning in October

Walking with Purpose is a Bible study community that meets women right where they are, hands them a cup of coffee, and transforms their hearts. If you desire to grow in your faith, to encounter God’s Word in a fresh way, and in a supportive community of Catholic Women….join us! 

Beginning in October, on Tuesdays at 7 pm.

Learn more and register at the link below.

Interested in Becoming Catholic? OCIA Sign Up



"Hello! My name is Pamela. I attended the OCIA program at Saint Brigid. Our class was one of the largest and I was honored to be a part of it. I met many wonderful people and learned what it means to be Catholic. It is a way of life, love and charity in the name of Jesus. I've always loved Jesus although I didn't feel like I knew him. I was raised Methodist. I raised three Catholic children and saw their faith. I went through the program with my teenage grandson. My relationship with Jesus is now very personal. I'm thankful I walked into my grandson's room that day and asked him if he still wanted to become Catholic. He said 'yes' and I said 'me too'." — Pamela (OCIA class of 2024)

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or just learning more about the process, visit our OCIA (formerly known as RCIA) webpage and complete an inquiry form at www.stbrigidofkildare.org/ocia

BWHS Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat at Bishop Watterson High School from 3-4:30 PM on October 27. See below for details.

BWHS Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat at Bishop Watterson High School from 3-4:30 PM on October 27. See below for details.

St. Charles Cardinal Chat

Middle School Families, You're invited…

Are you interested in learning more about St. Charles and what it has to offer your son? Join us for the evening to learn from current St. Charles parents and families about what it is like to attend St. Charles Preparatory School. This is a relaxed and welcoming social function, and great opportunity to talk to current St. Charles parents and ask any and all questions you may have about your son being a future Cardinal. Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, October 16th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Hosted at the Braun Family Home

10055 Morris Dr.

Dublin, OH 43017

If you have questions about the evening and/or would like to RSVP for the chat,

feel free to contact Amy Braun via phone, text or email @ 614-506-8313 or

amymbraun@gmail.com

St. Charles Football Feeder School Night & Tailgate Oct 8

Friday, October 18

St. Charles vs. Lutheran East

Free tickets for feeder students - learn more at scprep.org and RSVP here.

Tailgate on Oct. 18

St. Charles parents, alumni and friends...Join our festivities before each home football game! Starting at 5 p.m. on home game days, all organizations, teams, and families are invited to tailgate in the parking lot to the south of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. Enjoy camaraderie, games, and a visit from Charlie Cardinal. No need to RSVP to attend, just come and meet your friends there. If your group wishes to reserve a parking spot to tailgate, however, you will need to email ahanna@scprep.org.

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