The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

This morning we sent out a Parent Alert text, email, and phone call to test our Parent Alert system. This is the system we use for school closings and emergency notifications. If you did not receive either a phone call, text message and/or email this morning, please contact the school office at (614) 718-5825 or mrs.dorley@stbrigid-school.org.

On Thursday afternoon and Friday this week, all of the school administrators of the Diocese of Columbus will gather for their annual retreat. Please hold our administrators in your family's prayers and please pray this special prayer for them. This retreat is a time of reflection and renewal as they grow in their faith and spend time with the Lord in prayer, renewed in their ministry of service for Jesus though Catholic school leadership.

Additionally, on Friday our teachers will be collaborating with educators from seven Watterson Feeder Schools. Their day will begin with Mass, followed by sessions designed for sharing ideas and strategies in lesson planning, classroom management, and other essential topics. This gathering is a wonderful opportunity for our teachers to network, build relationships, and pray for our students.

Wishing you and your family a blessed long weekend, 

Kathy O'Reilly

1st Grade Photo Newsletters

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

Student-Led Conference Dates

Student-led conferences will be held:

Wednesday, October 9 (4-6:30 PM):

Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6

Thursday, October 10 (4-6:30 PM):

Grades K, 1, 2, 7, and 8

Sign ups will be available in next week's Wolfhound Wednesday.

After-School Study Table is Back!

Saint Brigid of Kildare School’s After School Study Table program has started back up for this school year and is currently on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM for all 7th and 8th graders (the program may open soon for 5th and 6th grade).

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 October dates, click here: October Study Table Sign Up

We are excited for this opportunity to help students at Saint Brigid continue on the path to success!

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. O’Reilly at mr.oreilly@stbrigid-school.org. 

Rah Rah Spirit Wear 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.

Any questions? Please contact Jaime Erickson 614-578-8960, Shauna Durant 740-815-9053 or Sherri Johnson 614-584-1977.

Free & Reduced School Lunch Program

St. Brigid of Kildare School participates in the state free or reduced lunch program.  

View the 24-25 application here, or pick up a printed copy of the application in the school office. All information is kept confidential.

Barn Bash - Tickets Now on Sale

Tickets are now on sale for the Barn Bash on Friday, October 18^th from 6-8:15PM at Leeds Farm in Ostrander, Ohio.

The price to attend is $15 per person (children 2 and under are free). The last day to purchase tickets is October 16^th. 

All are invited to attend this fun night for families, which includes games, snacks, a DJ and family fun on the farm on the farm all evening. Please note that all children must be supervised by adults at all times. Alcohol is NOT permitted on Leed’s Farm Property. 

For any questions related to Barn Bash, contact co-chairs Jodi Greco (jodigreco77@gmail.com) or Ashely Jones (ashleypaigejones1@gmail.com)

Click the link below to buy tickets to attend.

Donations & Volunteers Needed

We are also in need of snack and drink donations for the event. Please click the link below to sign up to donate or to volunteer for the event. All donation items can be placed in a bin outside of the school office. Thank you!

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.

Flu Clinic Oct 16 (Date Corrected)

On October 16th at 9 am Nationwide Children's Hospital will be coming to St. Brigid to administer flu vaccines to students and staff members that would like them.

If you would like your child to receive a flu vaccine at school that day, please fill out the consent form here and include insurance information.

Consent forms need turned into Monica Rodenberg, School Nurse, in the clinic by October 8th. 

SBAA Winter Sports Registration Open

St Brigid Athletic Association is happy to announce Winter Sports Registration is now open here.  (Note: due to updates, the link may not work on some servers. Try clearing your cache or accessing the link via a different server. If you are still having issues, you can reach out to Brian Frantz at brian.frantz15@gmail.com).

Please note strict deadlines for registration, there will be no extension of registration dates - so please register as soon as possible.

The registration fee for basketball this year includes a $50 refundable volunteer fee. If/once you sign up and volunteer, you will receive the $50 back at the end of the season. There will be sign up genius with ample volunteer opportunities and of course all coaching positions qualify as volunteering. This was necessary as parent volunteering has been an issue in many of our sports. In addition, the winter sports registration has a hard deadline of Oct. 20. Historically we've had over 10% of sign ups after the deadline which makes team formation very difficult. 

Basketball

Grades: 4th - 8th - Boys & Girls

Lil Hounds - 2nd & 3rd Boys & Girls

Commissioner: Bill Baumel - Boys, Mike McTighe - Girls

Fees:  $240 - 4th - 8th, $85 - Lil Hounds

Cheer

Grades: 6th - 8th - Girls Commissioner: Lindsey Meadows

Fee: $25

Ski Club

Commissioner: Jessie Hoffman

Fees: $120 Transporation + Additional Fees (Lift tickets, lessons, rentals)

 If you have any questions about a specific sport, please reach out to each respective commissioner/contact.  If you have any problems with registrations, please reach out to Brian Frantz for any registration problems.

St. Brigid Parents' Walking Club

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).  All are welcome! 

We will plan to meet by the Church, under the bell around 8:00 am. Our walk will proceed down and around Avery park and back to the church, plan for about 45 minutes. Any questions please feel free to reach out to Sherri Johnson @ clarke97sd@msn.com or Sara Norton @ nortonsarae@gmail.com.  

*If the weather is not pleasant we will catch up next time. Please feel free to RSVP on the sign up genius for updates* Thank you! 



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

Congrats Wolfhounds!

There were many athletic announcements from our Wolfhounds this past weekend:

St. Brigid Golf Team wins Diocesan Championship for the 2nd year in a row!  

This past Saturday, St. Brigid beat out seven teams, which included a 50 player field, to become the Diocesan Champs for the 2nd year in a row. St Brigid defeated St. Paul by 1 stroke to take the top spot.

In addition to the team win, several players earned individual honors: 

- Our 8th graders, Luke Davis and Blaise DeShetler, came in 4th and 5th respectively for the boys overall 

- Katy Durant (7th grade) earned 2nd place for the girls overall

- Zoe Black (7th grade) earned 3rd place for the girls overall 

Congratulations to the entire SBK golf team, players and coaches on the victory! Everyone worked so hard all season long, on and off the course! 

Go Wolfhounds! 

Cross Country

Congratulations to our Wolfhound Cross Country runners who ran last weekend! Award winners included:

Celtic Clash (top 15 in each race):

Drew Hassen - 2nd

Abby Marchal - 7th

Bernadette Dziewiatkowski - 14th

Worthington Friendship Race (top 3):

Colin Obers - 3rd

Volleyball

The volleyball season is halfway over and the Wolfhounds have worked hard!

4th grade volleyball record is 4-3. 

5th grade-Venessa has a volleyball record of 5-1!

5th grade- Ken has a volleyball record of 3-3.

6th grade-Eric has a volleyball record of 4-2

The 7th/8th grade rec volleyball team is having a great season so far and look forward to finishing strong. 8th graders include Mia Hernandez, Amelia Hoffman, Ruth Little, Kora Vu and Ellery Welker. 7th graders include Katy Durant, Lexi Erickson and Stella Tope.

End of Season Tournament will be October 12th and 13th!

The 8th grade girls varsity volleyball team played their third double header this past Saturday (9/21), with one win and one loss. They rallied to win a close 2 set match against St. Paul, then competed admirably against St Matthew, though lost in a 3 set match. In each set they had a winning spirit, great team dynamics and maintained positivity through multiple momentum shifts.  

Congratulations to our team members who attend St. Brigid school - Maeve Baumgartner, Gia Lombardi, Victoria Nocco, Mel Prevedello, Anabelle Robinson, Mary Schilling and Sarah Ziegler.

Requirements to Volunteer with our Children

Here is your step-by-step guide to become eligible to volunteer at St Brigid of Kildare School. More details can be found on the parish website (https://stbrigidofkildare.org/welcome/about-us/safe-environment/).

1. Complete the Volunteer Application and sign the Code of Conduct. Send to besafe@stbrigidofkildare.org after completion. https://stbrigidofkildare.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SBK-VOLUNTEER-APPLICATION-REV-8.8.24.pdf
2. Set up a Virtus account at www.virtus.org and register for a Protecting God's Children session.
3. Complete a Civilian Criminal Background check. Set up an appointment at Fast Fingerprints on Bethel Rd. Use code 2151.86 to schedule. The cost is $37. You must use this form: https://stbrigidofkildare.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Diocese-of-Columbus-applicants-pay.pdf
4. After you set up your Virtus account, you will be sent an email to enroll in Selection. Selection adds another layer of protection by providing an ongoing search of court records every three months. The cost is $1 if you have a BCI check on file.  

Once all requirements have been met, you will be notified via email. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer!

PERC Presents: Vaping



PERC Dublin (Parents & Educators Raising Our Children) is presenting a workshop on Vaping, featuring speakers from the Franklin County Board of Health and Dublin Polic Department.

Children are being exposed and experimenting with vaping at younger ages than most think. This information workshop will help parents learn about the target marketing, nicotine, and effects on our youth.

Monday, September 30 from 6-8PM at the Dublin Library

BWHS Fall Festival & Trick or Treat

Join the Bishop Watterson High School community for a Fall Festival to kickoff homecoming week. All are welcome!

Sunday, October 6 from 5-8 PM

Trick or Treat at Bishop Watterson High School from 3-4:30 PM on October 27. See below for details.

St. Charles Cardinal Chat

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 learn from current St. Charles parents and families about what it is like to attend St. Charles Preparatory School. This is a relaxed and welcoming social function, and great opportunity to talk to current St. Charles parents and ask any and all questions you may have about your son being a future Cardinal. Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, October 16th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Hosted at the Braun Family Home

10055 Morris Dr.

Dublin, OH 43017

If you have questions about the evening and/or would like to RSVP for the chat,

feel free to contact Amy Braun via phone, text or email @ 614-506-8313 or

amymbraun@gmail.com

Submit Materials to Wolfhound Wednesday

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



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