The Saliba Scoop

Dear SBK Families, 

I am happy to share that Fr. Black and several other clergy are joining us today to bless our classrooms, students and staff for the 2026-2027 school year! We are fortunate to have clergy that love and pray for us each day. Please join me in praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life:

Lord Jesus, as You once called the first disciples to make them fishers of men, let your sweet invitation continue to resound: Come follow Me! Give young men and women the grace of responding quickly to your voice. Support our bishops, priests and consecrated people in their apostolic labor. Grant perseverance to our seminarians and to all those who are carrying out the ideal of a life totally consecrated to your service.

Awaken in our community a missionary eagerness. Lord, SEND WORKERS TO YOUR HARVEST and do not allow humanity to be lost for the lack of pastors, missionaries and people dedicated to the cause of the Gospel. Mary, Mother of the Church, the model of every vocation, help us to say “yes” to the Lord who calls us to cooperate in the divine plan of salvation.

Amen

A few reminders: 

• If your child is in Wolfhound Clubhouse with an absence to report, please include Mrs. Banks, the homeroom teacher, and attendance@stbrigid-school.org. 
• When sending transportation changes, please only do so the week of the change (instead of several weeks in advance). This helps our teachers and office staff with organization. Thank you!

We are so excited to welcome you to Curriculum Night this week! It is a wonderful opportunity to see what your children will be learning and experiencing each day. Together with a great education, our top priority is helping your child know and love Christ for a lifetime. Looking forward to seeing you all soon! 

Wednesday, September 2nd 

• Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 – 6:00–6:45 pm
• Grades 3 and 4 – 7:00–7:45 pm

Thursday, September 3rd 

• Grades 5 and 6 – 6:00–6:45 pm
• Grades 7 and 8 – 7:00–7:45 pm

St. Brigid of Kildare, pray for us!

Many blessings, 

Carli Saliba

Notes from the Nurse

Attention parents: 

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be at St. Brigid on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (morning) to give Flu vaccines and any other Immunizations needed for your children.

Note: Tdap and Meningococcal are required for entering 7th grade. 

• Consent Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026
• Action Required: Please complete and submit the Flu Vaccine and Immunization Form to participate.

Medication & Health Guidelines: 

Medications at School

If your child needs medication or therapy during the school day, please submit a completed prescription form or doctor’s order. Tip: Ask your pharmacy for an extra labeled bottle for school use.

Injuries & New Diagnoses

Please provide a note from your healthcare provider detailing any school restrictions or care instructions. (A completed Release to Return to School Form works too if the provider's note doesn't cover it.)

Please familiarize yourself with the health forms available on the website HERE

Healthy Habits - Handwashing

With seasonal illnesses like strep throat and stomach viruses circulating, please remind your kids to wash their hands before eating and after using the restroom.

We are reinforcing proper handwashing at St. Brigid to help keep our students healthy!

Arrival & Dismissal Traffic Patterns

Please review the arrival and dismissal traffic patterns at the link below that will start on Friday, August 21st.

We will not be issuing tardies until after Labor Day. This short grace period allows time to help ensure arrival procedures are running smoothly. 

Thank you for your continued patience as we adjust to our drop-off and pickup routines.

EDChoice Scholarship

EdChoice scholarships have been awarded. You should have received in the mail an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Acceptance Form. Please complete and sign the form and email it to edchoice@stbrigid-school.org or drop it off in the school office prior to the first day of school.

If you did not received the acceptance form in the mail, you can use a blank form: EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Acceptance Form

Please turn in this form by the end of the week if possible. Thank you!

If you have any questions, please email edchoice@stbrigid-school.org.

Calling All Room Parents!

Home and School is looking to finalize the Room Parent volunteer lists for our Fall Harvest Party (Friday, October 30th, 1:30pm) and St Valentine’s Party (Friday, February 12th, 1:30pm). Three (3) parents per homeroom will be selected (by draw of names) from all names submitted in each class; interested and PGC certified parents can sign up to volunteer via this link no later than Friday, September 4th. Once names are drawn and confirmed, a Room Parent informational meeting will be held in early September with details for the upcoming class parties. 

Additionally, Social Chairs are needed for each grade (ideally 2-4 parents per grade, PGC certified applicants may register to volunteer). This is a great opportunity to organize after-hours social events for parents and/or families of each grade to get together and socialize within our community. If you enjoy meeting new families, putting names and faces with students and parents, and have an interest in organizing a fun evening once or twice a year, we’d love to have you on the Social Chair team! Please use this link to sign up by Friday, September 4th. 

And don't forget, Classroom parties are funded in part from the Annual Fund. We appreciate your early donation! 

Add Funds to Lunch Account

Funds can be added to your child's cafeteria account through FACTS.

For instructions on how to do this, please see the link below.

Lunch price for this school year will be $3.50.

2026-2027 One Page Calendar Overview

To view a one-page printable calendar with all major dates for the 2026-2027 school, click the button below.


This can also be found on our website at www.stbrigidofkildare.com then click "Calendars".

Join us for OCIA this Fall!

Interested in becoming Catholic, completing your Sacraments, or simply learning more about the faith? OCIA is a community journey of prayer, study, and reflection for anyone looking to take the next step.

• When: Tuesday evenings, starting Oct 6 (7:00–8:30 PM)
• Where: Berry Room, Hendricks Hall
• Contact: Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org for more information.

That Man Is You!

Join us for food, fellowship and faith, beginning Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Most meetings are in Hendricks Hall. For more information, contact Fred Smith at fjsmith@osusmith.com.

Adult Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation is the lifelong process of finding and falling in love with God in the midst of our human lives. Because God made us to be communal people, we do this with others, where we can form friendships and community, centered on our relationship with God.

When: Wednesdays, Starting Sept 16 (1:15–2:45 PM)

Where: Deacon's Room

Contact: Cheryl Hohlefelder at hohleinone@gmail.com for more information.

Walking with Purpose Registration is Open!

Keeping in Balance: Creating Order Within

Feeling pulled in many directions or struggling to balance your time? God wants to give us grace to live in abundance in every season. Join us as we explore Biblical wisdom to help manage life’s pace and pressure with calm and steadiness.

WWP is open to all women in all seasons of life and faith experiences.

When: Tuesdays, starting Sept 22 (7:00–8:30 PM)

Where: Immke Room, Hendricks Hall

Contact: Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org for more information.

The Mantle - 2027 Damascus Summer Camp


Please see important information from The Mantle about the Damascus Summer Camp offering for the summer of 2027.

Submit Materials to Wolfhound Wednesday

If you have information you'd like included in the next Wolfhound Wednesday, email it to Kristen Schneider at mrs.schneider@stbrigid-school.org.



To view past issues of the Wolfhound Wednesday, find them archived on our website here.