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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School
(2021, 2014, 2008)
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We had so much fun at the St. Charles vs. Bishop Watterson football game on Friday! Here are some of our Wolfhounds pictured with Deacon Campbell (BWHS Pincipal) at the football tailgate. | |
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Dear Parents,
Student Led Conferences (SLC) will be held on October 4th (Grades 3/4 and 7/8) and on October 5th (Grades K-2 and 5/6). 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.
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As I stated a few weeks ago as we prepared for 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.
Just a reminder that students will not be sharing STAR results until we have two points of data. Having two points of data, over a period of time, allows the scores to make more sense, to be put into context on the new scale, and to illustrate potential growth from test one to test two. Best practice stresses that the STAR assessments are not meant to be viewed at only one point in time, but rather over a period of time. Our second “testing window” of the school year will be in January, and we will then be able to report student scores in context.
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.
This weekend we turn the calendar to October which is the month of the rosary. We will be praying the rosary as a whole school community on Friday, October 7th, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. You are welcome to join us for the prayer service in the gym at 2:00 pm. I would like to offer this website with some resources to assist you in praying the rosary in your homes. Rosary Resources
Autumn Blessings as Together as One we Serve God, Our School and Our Community,
Kathy O'Reilly
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Photo Newsletters: 3rd & 4th Grades | |
Click the photo albums below to see what the classes have been up to.
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Please remember if you arrive after 8:00 AM, please park your car in a designated spot in the parking lot and walk your student up to the front desk to be admitted. Do NOT park/ stop in the loop in front of the school, as our preschool families will be in the loop for their arrival procedures.
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Schoolbelles Location Update | |
Schoolbelles is temporarily closing their Columbus location for the fall and winter, and will be reopening in spring 2023.
You can continue to shop online at www.schoolbelles.com.
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St. Brigid Ski & Board Club | |
Is your child interested in joining St. Brigid Ski and Board? No experience is needed!
Date: Tuesdays January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7 and 14. February 28, 2023 - Tubing trip
Who: Students currently in grades 4th - 8th
Where: Mad River Mountain
Time: 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm (return to St. Brigid parking lot by 7:30pm)
Cost: $175 per child (this covers the bus fee)
To Register:
Print and complete the following forms and return to the school, attention Stacie Williams:
Make payment ($175 per child) online here:
https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/812bf1fc-24f2-4215-bc6f-b31e5b2de9ed
This fee will cover transportation and is non-refundable even if sessions are canceled due to weather.
All forms are DUE...DECEMBER 10, 2022
To obtain a ski pass log on to Mad River Mountains website:
There are many different passes to choose from. Some of the best we’ve found are:
Again there are many, many options including military discounts
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Stacie Williams [email protected] 614-718-8025
Aileen Hoffman, [email protected] 614-204-3302
Jessica Hoffman, [email protected] 614-296-9000
*Please note the dates and forms on the athletics website are not current.
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Earn Rewards for Our School | |
Our school earns thousands of dollars each year through loyalty reward programs! Please remember to register your Kroger Shopper’s Card, and use it every time you shop to help our school! Additionally, with every eligible purchase, AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% to the charity of your choice.
For instructions on how to register for these programs, click the link below.
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Congrats Wolfhounds Golfers | |
Congrats to our three Wolfhound golfers who participated in the Diocese Golf Championship at Mentel Memorial on Saturday. While they did not bring home a trophy they played hard and proudly represented St. Brigid. Congrats on a great season for the Golf team!
Luke Davis - 6th grade
Henry Jutte - 7th grade
Blaise Deshetler - 6th grade
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Barn Bash is Coming Oct 21 - Tickets on Sale Now! | |
Tickets are now on sale for Barn Bash on Friday, October 21 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 13. The last day to purchase tickets is October 17.
All are invited to attend this fun night for families, which includes games, snacks, a DJ and family fun on the farm all evening!
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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Upcoming Protecting God's Children Sessions for Volunteers | |
PGC sessions at St Brigid of Kildare Hendricks Hall Carr Nursery.
- Sept 28, 2022 @ 12:30 pm
- Oct 4, 2022 @ 6:30 pm
Limited space so register early.
Registration is at www.virtus.org. Additional sessions listed at virtus.org.
All volunteers with our children and youth must complete PGC, a St. Brigid volunteer application, submit a signed code of conduct, copy of photo ID, and complete a criminal background check.
Full details and forms can be found at https://stbrigidofkildare.org/safe-environment/ or contact John Denzel, Safe Environment Manager at [email protected]
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2022-23 Winter Sports Now Open for Registration | |
Registration is now open for the upcoming season of Basketball and Cheer.
Cheer is open for anyone 4th - 8th grade, and the team will cheer at a number of different basketball games throughout the winter. If you have questions about the cheer program, please email [email protected]
Basketball has our diocese teams for 4th - 8th grade boys and girls, and we also have the Lil' Hounds program with instructional clinics for 2nd and 3rd grade boys and girls. If you have questions about basketball, please email [email protected]
As with all St. Brigid Athletics - all programs are opened to St. Brigid students, Religious Ed. students, and registered parishioners.
Registration Form can be found online at GoWolfhounds.com
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Early Registration Coupon
Early Registration is key to make sure that we have enough coaches to support our teams at all grade levels. Having a group of 9 players that changes in the last week of registration to 16 players means we would need to have 2 teams and in need of at least 2 more coaches last minute. Please help out by registering early so that we can be prepared for practices to start in early November.
Registration deadlines for basketball in 4th - 8th grades will be October 21st.
When you register, please use Coupon Code of "EARLYWINTER22" for your 10% discount. Coupon expires October 1.
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News from Our Parish & Community | |
This Weekend: Parish Picnic | |
Join us this Sunday, October 2 immediately following 11 am Mass for lunch, ice cream, a DJ, service activity + bake sale, fun and games and much more! The event will take place at Brigid's Green.
To RSVP or sign up to volunteer, click the links below.
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Family First Family Service Activity | |
Snack Bags for Ronald McDonald House
Family First invites you and your family to join us in providing comfort (in the form of snacks) to families staying at the Ronald McDonald house. You can find detailed information here from the Ronald McDonald house website on how to safely assemble the bags.
This is a great activity for the family and while you assemble discuss how acts of service and being Catholic go hand-in-hand! From the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12), to the Works of Mercy, to the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) we know Jesus urges us to provide service to others.
Once bags are assembled please drop them in the bin in the collection closet in Hendricks Hall October 1st - October 9th. Any questions, please contact Anna Blouir at [email protected] or Sue Adorno at [email protected].
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Make It a Date!
A Night Out to Strengthen Your Marriage
Saturday, October 15, 2022
6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Hendrick’s Hall – St. Brigid of Kildare Parish
All married and engaged couples are invited
to St. Brigid’s 24th Make It a Date!
Journey back to the early years of your marriage as we reminisce about what surprised us the most about being married. Parishioners Fran and Kevin O’Brien will share their memories. The O’Briens have been married for nearly 35 years and have 5 children and 1 grandchild.
Like always, we’ll have light appetizers and there will be a chance to catch up with old and new friends.
At the conclusion of the event, couples leave on their own date at a venue of their choice to talk about the evening and how it relates to their own relationships.
Please RSVP to Christine Drab at [email protected] or 614-256-9065 by October 13.
Sponsored by Family First and the St. Brigid School of Adult Faith Formation
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Altar Server Training: Oct 23 | |
All students in the 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 fifth the 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 October 23, 2022, Sunday afternoon in the Church from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Please register at the link below by October 14th, so we can be prepared to welcome you. For more information please contact Joe Feehan at [email protected].
Sunday, October 23, 2022
St. Brigid of Kildare Church
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Care Packages for College Students & Young Adult Children Serving in the Military | |
Wednesday, October 5, 7:30-8:30 PM in Hendricks Hall
Moms, Dads, and Grandparents! Please join us on Wednesday, October 5 in Hendricks Hall to assemble care packages for your college students and children serving in the military. This fun event is a great way to gather with others from church who have similar age children and encourage your child from a distance.
Our goal is to keep our young adults encouraged in and connected to our faith.
Wear a shirt from your child's school or branch of service and bring some care package goodies to share (see the sign-up link).
St. Brigid will provide a variety of care package box sizes, prayer cards, books/ devotionals, and stationary for adding a note!
Parents will be responsible for mailing their box(es).
To help us prepare, please sign up for one or a combination of items to bring for care package creation. Feel free to bring items not listed here. These are simply suggestions. In addition, please let other "new college parents" know about this event and share the material sign-up link!
There is no limit to how many can participate, but this sign-up will close on Monday, October 3.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place during the 9 am Mass. Children (non-communed children, preschool through grade 2), may join us in the Church basement to hear the Children's Liturgy of the Word from the Children's Lectionary as well as learn about the readings of the day. Children will be dismissed prior to the First Reading and return after the Homily, during the Presentation of the Gifts.
We require two Shepherds and two volunteers to provide this opportunity for our families. The First Shepherd is the leader of the readings and lesson for the day and the Second Shepherd assists the First. Volunteers help the Shepherds with miscellaneous tasks, but do not teach the lessons. All volunteers (Shepherds and general volunteers) are required to be compliant volunteers in accordance of Safe Environment Policies. Those who sign up will have follow-up communications with the Safe Environment Coordinator as well as the Director of Religious Education.
If you have questions regarding this ministry, please contact the Religious Education Office at 614-761-1176.
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News from Our Catholic High Schools | |
St. Charles Future Student Nights | | |
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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