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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School
(2021, 2014, 2008)
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In writing workshop, our kindergartners learned about feelings and wrote the emotion and drew a picture with the facial expression that matched. | |
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Dear Parents,
We will be holding our first school safety drill of the school year today. The State of Ohio requires three School Safety Drills each year in addition to our traditional fire and tornado drills. For this drill, our teachers and students will practice evacuation out of the building including a discussion of alternate escape routes.
Students will discuss with their teachers options for relocation. In case of an unlikely real incident, students are instructed to run so they no longer can see the building, then work their way to Karrer Middle School or Brigid’s Green, if they can do so safely. Once in a safe location, parents will be contacted. This is the relocation map that was shared with our students.
Several parents have requested some tips to use when talking to their children about school safety drills or violence in general. Below are several links with great suggestions for parents and teachers:
Bruce McKenna has trained our school for many years in preparation for these unlikely events and required drills. Please feel free to reach out to him as a resource. He can be reached at [email protected] or 614-718-5825 ext. 276 (Please keep in mind our drills utilize principles of A.L.I.C.E training and not lockdown trainings)
Mr. McKenna is the featured speaker next week for our Crucial Conversation series. He will be sharing details about our safety enhancements and help answer any questions you may have. Please see the article below for more information and to RSVP.
School pictures and Student Led Conferences are just around the corner. Please see the sotries below for a link to purchase school pictures and the link to schedule your Student Led Conference.
September Blessings,
Kathy O’Reilly
P.S. This Friday, September 22nd, students and staff will have a college spirit wear dress down day. Students are invited to wear OSU, Notre Dame, other favorite college colors or St. Brigid colors are always fun!
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Photo Newsletters: Kindergarten | |
Click the album link below to see the kindergarten photo newsletter.
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Student-Led Conference Sign Ups: Oct 3 & 4 | |
Student-led Conferences will take place on October 3 and 4. Come to the Table as our students share their journey so far this year!
Tuesday, October 3: Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
Wednesday, October 4: Grades K, 1, 2, 7, and 8
Please use the link below to sign up for your child's conference.
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School Picture Day: Sept 26 & 27 | |
School picture day is coming up on Sept 26-27. See the schedule below, as well as the link for ordering pictures.
Tuesday. September 26th
8th grade
Kindergarten
Preschool Tuesday AM
6th grade
4th grade
2nd grade
Wednesday, September 27th
1st grade
Preschool AM
3rd grade
5th grade
7th grade
Preschool PM
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Tailgate & Dress Down Day: October 6 | |
It's time for the annual St. Brigid of Kildare tailgate sponsored by the SBK Football program! The Watterson/St. Charles football game is at St. Charles on Friday, Oct 6th at 7pm. Please join us for our St, Brigid tailgate prior to kickoff from 5:00-6:30pm. Please look for the Green SBK Tent. Come help us celebrate our Wolfhound Football Alumni!
In preparation for the students' dress down day to show their High School spirit you can visit Eglehoff Sports at 50 Dillmont Drive, Columbus. They carry spiritwear for both schools! Or wear your Maroon/Gold or Black/Red or St. Brigid green and gold to show your school spirit.
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EdChoice Scholarship: Frequently Asked Questions | |
The deadline to apply for EdChoice for the 2023-24 school year (and receive your full scholarship amount) is September 30. Below are a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the new EdChoice Expansion Scholarship program. The FAQ sheet includes answers to:
- Has my application been accepted?
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Do I apply for EdChoice Traditional or Expansion Scholarship? (please see an updated answer to this question)
- Will I receive my Oak Society Grant if I apply for EdChoice? Can I get both?
- How soon until I hear if my application has been accepted by ODE?
- Do I have to fill out the income verification piece regardless of my income?
- Will the check come directly to me or to the school? Do I have to come to the school to sign the check each month?
- If I prepaid tuition, will I be reimbursed for the amount of my Ed Choice award?
- Who at St. Brigid will see/have access to my income verification information?
- What happens to my previously awarded assistance (scholarships, Emmaus Road Grants, Diocesan Assistance, teacher discounts) if I get an Ed Choice award?
- What happens to my earned credits (Scrip, Share the Good News, $35 assistance application credit) if I get an Ed Choice award?
- Do our families have to follow the 3rd grade reading guarantee and state testing guidelines that are a part of the Ed Choice program?
- Do our families have to follow the Ed Choice attendance policy?
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Rah Rah Spiritwear Orders are In! | |
Great news! Spirit wear orders from Rah Rah are in and ready for pick up. If you chose to pick up your order, you may do so at:
6702 Royal Plume Drive, Dublin (home of Jaime Erickson)
All pick up orders will be placed in a large tote on the front porch. Orders will be bagged and marked with your name. If you selecteed shipping to your home, those orders started going out this week and should arrive soon.
Stay tuned for when orders from Morganheimer Premier will be ready for shipping/pick up!
Any questions? Please contact Jaime Erickson 614.578.8960 or Shauna Durant 740.815.9053
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Barn Bash is October 20: Tickets On Sale Now! | |
Tickets are now on sale for Barn Bash on Friday, October 20 from 6-8:15 PM at Leeds Farm in Ostrander, Ohio!
The price to attend is $12 per person (children 2 and under are free). The price will increase to $15 per person on October 11. The last day to purchase tickets is October 18.
All are invited to attend this fun night for families, which includes games, snacks, a DJ and family fun on the farm all evening! Please note that all children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Alcohol is not permitted on the Leed's Farm property.
For questions related to Barn Bash, contact co-chairs Ashley Storey ([email protected]) or Anne Knapke ([email protected]).
Click the link below to buy tickets to attend.
We are also in need of many snack and drink donations for the event. Click the link below to sign up to donate.
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Hounds Hoopla: Save the Date | |
Save the date for Hounds Hoopla, a fun night of games and activities at our school, on Friday, February 2, 2024.
If you are interested in volunteering or helping to plan the event, please reach out to Stephanie Franklin at [email protected].
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Crucial Conversations Parenting Workshops 23-24 | |
Crucial Conversations, a parenting speaker series for St. Brigid of Kildare Parish and School parents of school-aged children, is back with a series of events for the 2023-24 school year. These parenting workshops will focus on student wellness and safety—physically, emotionally, and online.
Environment Safety—September 27, 6:30 PM, Enke Hall
St. Brigid of Kildare Campus Safety and Security Director Bruce McKenna will talk with parents about our school building’s new enhanced safety plan using funds from our safety grant.
Emotional Safety—November 7, 6:30 PM, School Gymnasium
Professional Clinical Counselor Laura Lewis will share ideas and strategies about emotional
wellness, touching on anxiety, depression and the role of mental health. She brings practical ideas and strategies to integrate mental and emotional wellness into your family.
Social Media Safety—January (TBD), School Gymnasium
Nationally recognized internet safety speaker Jesse Weinberger will share guidance, data, and
resources for keeping children and families safer online. She will share life changing information on the connection between social media and mental health. Learn more about Jesse at her website www.overnightgeekuniversity.com.
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Volleyball Blue Card Award for Sportmanship | |
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team had a spirited game against St. Andrew's at our school gymnasium this weekend. Many of the 8th grade classmates showed up to cheer the team on and the Referee stopped the game to award the cheering section a Diocese Blue Card for sportsmanship. He explained to the crowd that the card is given at the discretion of the Referee, and how proud he was of the cheering section for their encouragement and respectful cheering.
Thank you and congratulations to our 8th graders for showing great school spirit!
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Cross Country Team Updates | |
On Saturday the St. Brigid cross country teams competed in the Central Ohio Cross Country Invitational. For the 3rd year in a row the 4th-6th grade girls earned a trophy, finishing as team runner-up!
Our other teams did well also, with the 7th-8th grade girls finishing in 3rd place and the 4th-6th grade boys and 7th-8th grade boys both finishing in 5th place.
We also had many runners earn individual awards. Congratulations to the following athletes:
7th-8th Grade Girls:
Alyn Luis
Emmi Glatz
Grace Murphy
Alexa Obers
Leah Schiavone
Kerry Sullivan
7th-8th Grade Boys:
Charlie Ferrara
Andrew Doll
Samuel Hollis
4th-6th Grade Girls:
Abby Marchal
Luciana Reinbolt
Caroline Tyler
Bernadette Dziewiatkowski
Lucy Heise
4th-6th Grade Boys:
Drew Hassen
Colin Obers
Luke D’Onofrio
Owen Cooney
Ethan Ellerbrock
Joel Schilling
Christian Kerger
This week our cross country teams compete in a Diocesan meet at St. Agatha on Wednesday and our 7th-8th grade teams also compete in the Celtic Clash at Dublin Jerome High School on Saturday.
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Kindergarten Girl Scout Troop Forming | |
All kindergarten girls are invited to try Girl Scouts on Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 PM at the Dublin Library, Meeting Room 2.
Girls will learn some fun Girl Scouts traditions, hear the stories of founder Juliette Gordon Low, make a craft and sing a silly song. An adult must attend with each girl.
To RSVP or for more information, email Laurie Wirt at [email protected].
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News from Our Parish & Community | |
Thinking About Becoming Catholic? |
- Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic?
- Do you think you might like to look into the Catholic way of Life?
- Do you know someone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
You are invited to join us!
Our first meeting will be an orientation on October 17. All classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Berry Room. The calendar for this coming year is on our website at www.stbrigidofkildare.org/rcia. For more information contact Kim VanHuffel at [email protected] or complete the form on the website above.
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September 13—November 15
The Rescue Project tells us that the most urgent task in the church is the compelling proclamation of the gospel, one that offers people a way of seeing reality, and of making sense of the world, history, and life, that is vastly different from the story our modern culture tells.
We invite you to join us for the Rescue Project! Together we can discover The Story.
There are four ways to participate this fall:
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Sisters in Christ - Join a community of women in prayer and study. Wednesdays, 1:15-2:45 PM, Deacon’s Room
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Wednesday Evening Group - Join other parishioners in this study/small groups. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM, Berry Room
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Thursday Morning Group - Join other parishioners in this study/small groups. Thursdays, 10—11:30 AM, Berry Room
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Individual Small Groups - Create your own small group in your home and receive study materials free of charge from the parish!
To register, click the button below.
For more information, contact Kim VanHuffel at [email protected].
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Requirements to Volunteer with our Children | |
If you are 18 years or older and interested in volunteering with youth activities at SBK, attending PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN is required before you can volunteer. Register under the Diocese of Columbus at
www.virtus.org
The Diocesan Safe Environment Department will be offering Virtus Protecting God's Children (PGC) sessions:
10/01/2023 St Joseph (Plain City) 12:00pm
10/26/2023 Our Lady of Lourdes (Marysville) 6:00pm
All volunteers with our children and youth must complete PGC, a St. Brigid volunteer application, submit the signed code of conduct, copy of photo ID, and complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering.
Full details and forms can be found at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/safe-environment/
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News from Our Catholic High Schools | |
St. Charles Preparatory School Cardinal Chat for St. Brigid Middle School Families | |
Middle School Families, Save the Date!
Tuesday, October 10th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Hosted at the Braun Family Home
Interested in learning more about St. Charles and what it has to offer your son?
Join us for the evening to meet and learn from faculty, staff and parents about what it is like to attend St. Charles Preparatory School. This is a great
opportunity to talk to the staff and current parents and ask any questions you
may have about being a future Cardinal. Drinks and refreshments will be
provided.
If you have questions about the evening and/or to RSVP, feel free to contact
Amy Braun @ 614-506-8313 or [email protected]
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Submit Materials for Wolfhound Wednesday |
If you have information you'd like included in the next Wolfhound Wednesday, email it to Allie Wing at [email protected].
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www.stbrigidofkildare.com | |
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