The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

This week we have several celebrations planned, including our Fall Harvest parties and the Feast of All Saints. Students are invited to enjoy a fall colors dress-down day or wear school-appropriate costumes on Thursday, October 31st. Please check the guidelines in the full story below.

On Friday, November 1st, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints by attending 9:00 am Mass together as a school community. Mass will begin with a procession of our 1st and 2nd graders, who will be wearing stoles and medals with the names of the saints they are studying this month. Additionally, our student cantors will lead us in a beautiful Litany of the Saints to make our celebration extra special. We look forward to having many parents, grandparents, and community members join us on this special day.

Please help spread the word about our upcoming Open House for prospective preschool and kindergarten students, which will take place on November 14th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. 

Also, we are still looking to add another teacher to our 4th-grade team. If you know someone who might be interested, please feel free to share the job posting found below.

Autumn blessings,

Kathy O'Reilly

6th Grade Photo Newsletters

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

Now Hiring: 4th Grade Teacher

Saint Brigid of Kildare School is looking for an energetic, faith-filled educator to join our 4th-grade teaching team! Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned teacher, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity to co-teach 4th-grade Math and lead instruction in Religion, Social Studies, and English Language Arts.

This full-time position is available for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year, with the possibility of extending to a full-time role in the 2025-26 school year. Join a supportive, faith-driven community that is committed to excellence and growth for both students and educators.

Qualifications:

• Current teaching license (or ability to obtain one)
• Passion for education and faith-based instruction
• Dedication to fostering a collaborative and engaging classroom environment

Application: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Kathy O’Reilly, principal at  ms.oreilly@stbrigid-school.org.  Applications will be accepted until November 15th.

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:

• Study Table Sign Up - November & December

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.

Parent Social During Fall Festival

Please Note:  The Outdoor Parent Social is WEATHER DEPENDENT.  If the weather does not cooperate we will email Wednesday afternoon to confirm cancellation. Thank you for understanding!  

The Home and School Social Committee will host a Parent Social in the school parking lot during the Fall Festival 1:30-2:30 pm on Thursday, October 31st. Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade of students (grades K-5 & 7) walk the perimeter of St Brigid of Kildare School in their Halloween costumes, all while enjoying the company of other SBK families, along with festive music and fall refreshments provided by Jacquemin Farms. We hope you can join us!

Parade Timeline:

5th: 1:30pm-1:45pm

3rd & 4th: 1:45pm-2:00pm

1st & 2nd: 2:00pm-2:15pm

K & 7th: 2:15pm-2:30pm

For those able to join for the Parent Social, please park in the church parking lot, and IF your child is not a car rider please exit campus quickly following the last parade at 2:30pm. IF your child is a car rider please remain in your parking spot to avoid congestion during dismissal.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

Help Shrink the Lost and Found!

Cool mornings with warm afternoons are perfect conditions for lost sweatshirts and outerwear! Here are some tips to keep your items with you and out of the school’s lost and found:

• Label all sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, etc. with your child’s name (or even last name if it won’t fit!), not initials. There are customizable labels out there but using Sharpie on Avery non-iron tags is an inexpensive and easy way to protect your investment! Labeled items are more likely to be returned to your family rather than heading to the lost and found.
• If you’ve obtained an item from the Uniform Exchange check to see if it has already been labeled and do your best to re-label so the item isn’t “returned” to the prior family when misplaced.
• Label water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Many look the same!

When an item becomes lost:

• Ask your child to search for the item in the lost and found (located in the cafeteria) during his/her lunchtime. Parents are welcome to come into the school to search also.
• Items of value (cash, phones, etc.) will be taken to the office receptionist for safekeeping.

Unclaimed items will be donated following the uniform exchange on Feb 23, 2025.

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!

New Rah Rah Basketball Spiritwear Now Available

We are so excited for all of our Saint Brigid basketball fans out there. Rah Rah has launched new SBK Basketball spirit wear! The sale of this basketball gear will close on November 3rd.  Make sure you get your orders in to have your basketball gear for the season. It will arrive around November 24th! Go HOUNDS!

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)

If you have any questions please contact Jaime Erickson 614-578-8960, Shauna Durant 740-815-9053 or Sherri Johnson 614-584-1977.

Also be on the lookout for the Holiday Spirit Wear Shop coming soon with more new gear just in time for your Christmas shopping!!

Open House for Incoming Preschool & Kindergarten

Thursday, November 14 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Saint Brigid of Kildare School will be holding an open house for prospective preschool and kindergarten families for the 2025-26 school year on Thursday, November 14 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Spread the word to any families who may be interested! 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 15 for preschool through eighth grade with an on-time deadline of January 24.

Use the link below to RSVP.

Your Annual Fund Donations Sponsor the Fall Harvest Parties!

Tomorrow your students will enjoy a day of festivities celebrating the Fall Harvest. There will be costumes, parades, snacks, games and activities. At the same time the Home and School Social Committee will host a Parent Social in the school parking lot during the Fall Festival from 1:30-2:30 pm on Thursday, October 31st. Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade of students (grades K-5 & 7) walk the perimeter of St Brigid of Kildare School in their Halloween costumes, all while enjoying the company of other SBK families, along with festive music and fall refreshments provided by Jacquemin Farms.

Events like this are made possible by your support! The Annual Fund donations pay for the parties planned by the Home and School Association. Please consider a once-a-year contribution of $125 per student ($50 for preschool). 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to school projects and activities that enrich the learning experience for your children. Thank you to everyone that has donated to the Annual Fund, we could not have these events without you!

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 organized by the St. Brigid Home & School Association.

Advent by Candlelight - Registration Opens Tonight

Please join Family First and the women of St. Brigid of Kildare Parish for the 10th annual Advent by Candlelight

November 21 at 6:30 PM, Robert D. Walter Family Gymnasium

Featuring Olivia Spears

If you feel called to serve, we're in need of table hostesses! These are volunteers who coordinate food, wine and decorations for the tables.

Registration opens online at www.stbrigidofkildare.org on October 30 at 7 PM.

Please email sbokabc@gmail.com with questions.

Ushers Needed - Training Opportunities Nov 5 & 12

Our parish is in need of additional ushers to serve during Mass. Ushers serve the community by recognizing, welcoming and caring for each member of the assembly. Ushers must be a member of St Brigid and in 6th grade or older.

New guidelines and refresher training for all existing and future ushers will be held in St. Brigid Church on November 5 and 12 at 7 p.m. The one-hour training also includes parents with children (6th grade or older) who will usher together during Mass.  

If interested, complete this form or contact George Gillespie at gillespie14@ameritech.net with questions.

Thank you for considering volunteering your time to serve our parish!

Altar Server Training - Nov 17

All students in fifth grade and older are invited to become Altar Servers for the Weekend and Holy Day Masses. 



Is the Lord calling upon your son or daughter to serve? Have them answer that call by becoming an Altar Server! St. Brigid of Kildare is encouraging all those in (incoming) fifth grade and above to consider becoming an Altar Server. Attend one short training session, study one short section from the Liturgical training manual and they will be ready to serve the Lord as an Altar Server. What a wonderful, rewarding service!

Our next training session for Altar Servers is Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 12:30 – 1:30 PM in the church. Please register by October 19th so we can be prepared to welcome you. 

To register online, please click here or the button below. For more information please contact Joe Feehan at stbrigidaltarservers@stbrigidofkildare.org. 

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)

Alumni at BWHS

Pictured are two St. Brigid School alumni seniors at the Watterson Pep Rally before the football game against DeSales (Griffin Steinbrunner, Eagle boy and student section leader and Molly Hayes, senior cheerleader)

St. Charles Open House Nov 3

Attention prospective St. Charles Cardinals and families:

You are invited to see our campus and learn about the school during our Open House program taking place on Sunday, November 3, starting at 1:00 p.m. Included is a presentation by Principal Richard Ey ’94, tours of campus, and opportunities to learn about and speak to members of our many teams, clubs, and organizations. There will also be refreshments to enjoy in the company of your fellow future Cardinal families. Register for open house today at stcharlesprep.org/admissions.

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