Dear Parents,

Student Led Conferences (SLC)  will be held on October 3rd (Grades 3/4 and 5/6) and on October 4th (Grades K-2 and 7/8).  Below are the links to sign up for a conference for your child.  Please sign up for one slot, and sign up with the homeroom teacher. 

As I stated a few weeks ago at Curriculum Night, our teachers and staff are committed to building a strong relationship between home and school.  Our children greatly benefit from our partnership of being able to share relevant information with each other. Equally important to this relationship is the student taking ownership for his or her learning by reflecting on progress and collaboratively setting goals with their teacher and family members. I highly encourage you to schedule a time for you and your child to come to school to participate in this opportunity three times each school year.   

Differing from the traditional parent-teacher conference, the SLC conference recognizes students as a leader in their education supported by teachers and family.  In addition to our SLC,  teachers in K - 8 will send emails, request a conference, or make a phone call to any parent of a student with an academic, social, emotional, or behavioral concern.  Also, in the spirit of partnership, parents are welcome to contact teachers at any time if you have a question or concern regarding your child’s academic, social, emotional, or spiritual development.

Tonight at 6:30 pm in Enke Hall we will host our first of three Crucial Conversations for the school year.  The topic this evening is Safety in our Environment.  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. He will also discuss our procedures for practicing our safety drills.  Please RSVP for this evening’s session.

Enjoy the upcoming 3-day weekend!

Autumn Blessings as We Come To the Table: Serving God and Our Community,

Kathy O’Reilly

P.S.  Reminder that we are asking for all EdChoice applications to be submitted by this Saturday, September 30th.  Thank you!

Photo Newsletters: 1st Grade

Click the album link below to see the photo newsletter.

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.

NEW St. Brigid Parents Walking Club

Sponsored by Home & School

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 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). The first walk will be October 10th at 8:30 am.  We will plan to meet by the Church under the bell.  The walk will proceed down and around Avery park and back to the church, plan for about 45 minutes.   *If the weather is not pleasant we will reschedule- RSVP on the sign up genius for updates*  Thank you! 

Any questions please feel free to reach out to Sherri Johnson @ clarke97sd@msn.com or Sara Norton @ nortonsarae@gmail.com.   

St. Brigid Parents Walking Club is coordinated by the Social Committee of Home & School, finding social ways to bring our community together to the table. 

St. Brigid Ski & Board Club Winter 2024

Is your 4th-8th grade child interested in joining St. Brigid Ski and Board?  No experience is needed! To register, please look for the winter sports registration email coming soon.

Parent meeting: November 1st @7pm. 

We will be providing lots of information and highly advise at least one parent attend.

Winter Ski & Board Club will run on Tuesdays from January - February.

For all dates, pricing, and details, click the link below.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact:

Stacie Williams ms.williams@stbrigid-school.org 614-718-8025

Aileen Hoffman, aileenph@gmail.com 614-204-3302  

Jessica Hoffman, jh@barringtonschool.com 614-296-9000

Counselor October Newsletter

Click the link below to read the October newsletter from our Spirit of Peace Clinical Counselor, Maegan Flannery.

Spirit Wear Order Updates

Morganheimer/Premier Spirit Wear – orders ready for pick up 9/28!

If you placed an order with Morganheimer/Premier, you will be receiving an email letting you know that orders are ready for pick up (or were shipped if you chose that option).  Orders will be ready for pick up starting Thursday, 9/28!

Pick up hours and location:

Wednesday – Friday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

473 Village Park Dr.

Powell, OH 43065

If you have any questions, please contact art@premiersportsandspirit.com

Rah Rah orders – reminder to pick up.

As a reminder, 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.

Any questions? Please contact Jaime Erickson 614.578.8960 or Shauna Durant 740.815.9053

EdChoice Scholarship Application Instructions: Deadline This Week

The deadline to apply for EdChoice for the 2023-24 school year (and receive your full scholarship amount) is September 30. Ohio's Educational Choice (EdChoice) Scholarship Program is now accessible to ALL Ohioans! All families are eligible to receive between $650-$6,165 per K-8 student.

We are asking that all families apply for EdChoice. This will allow us to reallocate our scholarship, grant, and aid dollars to ensure families receive maximum support.

To apply for an EdChoice scholarship for the 2023-24 school year, please see the instructions and more information here.

If you have any questions, please email edchoice@stbrigid-school.org or call (614) 718-5825.

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.

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 (ashleymueller.173@gmail.com) or Anne Knapke (bannie3@yahoo.com).

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.

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 stephaniefranklin93@yahoo.com.

Crucial Conversations Parenting Workshops 23-24: Safety Workshop Tonight

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.

Varsity Golf Team Wins the Columbus Diocese Championship

The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly our varsity team's participation in the 18-hole Columbus Diocese Championship at Mentel Memorial. Facing stiff competition from five other schools, the St. Brigid Wolfhounds emerged victorious, claiming the coveted 1st Place title! Our top scorers for this remarkable victory were:

- Henry Jutte, with a score of 76

- Kathryn Durant, achieved a score of 84

- Zoe Black, secured a score of 91

- Tyler Olney, finished with a score of 93

**Individual Awards:**

Not only did our team triumph collectively, but we also shone as individuals, bringing home a remarkable haul of awards, more than any other school participating in the championship. Here are our standout performers:

- Zoe Black, claimed 3rd Place for the Girls

- Kathryn Durant secured an impressive 2nd Place for the Girls

- Henry Jutte, clinched an outstanding 2nd Place for the Boys

We couldn't be more proud of our Wolfhounds Golf team for their dedication, sportsmanship, and outstanding performances throughout the season. This weekend's achievements are a testament to your hard work and passion for the sport.

Cross Country Team Week Updates

On Wednesday, Sept 20 the St. Brigid cross country teams competed in a Diocesan meet at St. Agatha. The girls 7th-8th grade team and the girls 4th-6th grade team both finished in first place. The 4th-6th grade boys team finished in 2nd place and the 7th-8th grade boys team finished in 4th place. Great results for all of of our teams!

On Saturday Sept 23 the 7th-8th grade teams competed in the Celtic Clash at Dublin Jerome High School. The girls finished in 5th place, their highest finish ever at the Celtic Clash, amid a very strong field of teams and the boys finished in 11th place. We also had two individuals from our girls team earn medals for their top 15 placement. Alyn Luis finished in 11th place and Campbell Retzke finished in 13th place.

This week all teams will compete in two meets. First up is at Westerville North High School on Thursday in a Diocesan meet hosted by St. Paul and then on Sunday, St. Brigid will be the host parish for the final regular season Diocesan meet. It will take place at Concord Township Park with the first race at 5:00 pm. The park is less than 15 minutes from St. Brigid and is just a few miles north of Shawnee Hills. We would love to see lots of spectators there to cheer on our Wolfhound runners!

Schoolbelles Fall Sale

Schoolbelles, one of our uniform stores, is having a fall sale from Sept 28 - Oct 1 with 30% off everything.

FAQs on Issue 1

Register to Vote by October 10th

This November, Ohioans will voteonIssue 1, a proposed change to the Ohio Constitution that would enshrine abortion into law. Check out this Frequently Asked Questions document to help answer questions such as

• Will miscarriage care or ectopic pregnancy treatment be denied if Issue 1 fails?
• Doesn’t Issue 1 simply restore Ohio back to when Roe v. Wade was in effect?
• How is the Church helping pregnant women in need?

Your NO vote on Issue 1 is needed to reject this extreme amendment that puts women at risk, threatens parental rights, and allows for abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. Register to vote or update your information by October 10th at www.voteohio.gov

The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on public policy, advocating for the dignity of life at all stages, immigrants, Ohioans in need, and Catholic education. www.ohiocathconf.org

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 kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org or complete the form on the website above.

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/ 

St. Charles Preparatory School Cardinal Chat for St. Brigid Middle School Families

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 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 your son being a future Cardinal.  



Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, October 10th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Hosted at the Braun Family Home

10055 Morris Dr, Dublin, OH 43017

RSVP at the link below.

If you have questions about the evening, feel free to contact Amy Braun @ 614-506-8313 or amymbraun@gmail.com

St. Charles Fall Events

St. Charles is hosting many fall events open to feeder school families. Click the link below to view the printable flyer.