The Saliba Scoop

Dear SBK Families, 

I hope you have enjoyed time this month with your family and friends and feel refreshed to start back very soon! It was so wonderful to meet so many of you Sunday during the used uniform exchange. Special thanks to Theresa White, Erin Heise, and Gracie Dziewiatkowski, along with many volunteers, for organizing and facilitating this special event for St. Brigid families! 

Today marks the first of 4 very important days for our teaching staff. We will spend time together in prayer, in preparation for a great 2026-2027 school year, and sprinkle in a little fun as well! Please pray for all of us as we continue to work hard to make the coming year the best one yet! 

We look forward to welcoming Fr. Black next week to bless all of our students and classrooms, to ask God to have His hand in making this a smooth, fruitful year, full of blessings. 

You recently received information about a few new teachers, but please see below for additional new (new to the school or new placement) staff members!

• Mia Khayyat (welcome - Kinder)
• Jean Strayer (welcome - Kinder Aide)
• Rachael Zaccirey (welcome - Kinder Aide)
• Taylor Bates (welcome - Kinder Aide)
• Kathy Stuart (moved to Kinder Instructional Support)
• Stephanie Gluntz (moved to 2nd Grade Aide)
• Maria Monesi (welcome - 2nd Grade Aide)
• Kelly Walker (moved to 3rd Grade)
• Ellen Faler (moved to 3rd Instructional Support)
• Anne Merrels (moved to 3rd Grade Aide)
• Emily Tsakalis (welcome - 4th and 7th Intervention Specialist)
• Kieran Adamo (welcome - 5/6 ESA)
• Karen DeLucia (welcome back - 5th Grade Religion, 5/6 Social Studies)
• Jeff Sulitis (welcome - 6th Grade Religion, 5/6 Math)
• Hannah Staffeld (moved to 8th Grade Religion, 7/8 Science)
• Kathleen Dodd (moved to Library Aide)
• Dave O’Reilly (moved to Innovation Team)
• Beth Nelson-Hernandez (moved to Innovation Team)

You will be able to access FACTS Monday, August 17 to see class placement for your child(ren) and have access to required paperwork.  We are so excited to welcome everyone to Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 18th from 4-6! You can see more information about this special tradition below.

Again, I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your family. I look forward to getting to know you and wish you a wonderful week!

St. Brigid of Kildare, pray for us!

Many blessings, 

Carli Saliba

Back to School Handouts

Please review all the Back to School handouts at the links below. All other forms that need to be completed will be emailed to you to complete digitally in FACTS on Monday, August 17.

These forms may also be found on our website by clicking the "Current Families" box.

Handbooks & Procedures:

K-8 School Handbook 26-27 (updated 8.5.26)

Summary of Handbook Changes 26-27

Chromebook & Technology Handbook 26-27

RaiseRight (formerly MyScrip) 2026-27 Information

2026-27 School Rewards (Kroger and BoxTops)

Lunch Menu

Home & School 26-27 Brochure

(a paper version of the H&S brochure will be available at Meet the Teacher)

Action Items & Sign Up Forms:

Annual Fund 26-27 Donation Form

Gifts of Gratitude 26-27 Donation Form

Home & School 26-27 Volunteer Sign Up Form

FACTS WebForms and Teacher Assignments - August 17

All students in preschool through grade 8 will be using FACTS to complete their back to school Web Forms again this school year. These forms will be available beginning Monday, August 17th. Upon login, please navigate to School, and then Webforms, to complete your Web Forms packet.

After completing your Webforms, select Student, and then Schedules to view your student's homeroom teacher.

If you have problems or questions, please contact Kerinan Jordan at mrs.jordan@stbrigid-school.org

Arrival & Dismissal Traffic Patterns

Please review the arrival and dismissal traffic patterns at the link below.

For August 19th and 20th ONLY - You will be allowed to park your car and walk your child to the front of the school to take 1st day of school photos. Please wait to cross traffic until staff tells you to cross to keep the flow of traffic going. Thank you!

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

EDChoice Scholarship (Link fixed!)

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

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

Tears or Cheers Coffee and Donut Social

Some of us are crying, Teary-eyed and blue.

Some of us are cheering "I'm glad the summer's through.

Whatever mood you are feeling, stop by and stay awhile

We'll be here to greet you with coffee and a smile! 

Join us for a Tears or Cheers Coffee and Donut Social after morning drop off. Drop in, grab a cup of coffee and a donut and catch up with friends, we can cheer or lament the return of schedules. Principal Saliba will be stopping by, don't miss a chance to welcome our new Principal! We hope you can make it! 

Friday, August 21st 8:00 am 

Now Hiring: School Lunch Assistant

St. Brigid of Kildare School is seeking a friendly and dependable Lunch Assistant to help serve meals to our students.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with serving lunch to children
• Light food prep and setup
• Washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen/dining area
• Creating a positive, welcoming environment for students

Details:

• Flexible weekday hours (typically late morning to early afternoon)
• Great opportunity for parents, retirees, or anyone who enjoys working with children
• No prior experience required - just a willingness to help and a positive attitude

If you are interested in supporting our school community, please contact Joyce Brown at jbrown@cdeducation.org for more information.

Now Hiring: School LPN

St. Brigid of Kildare School is seeking is seeking a Part-time School Nurse for the 2026-2027 School Year. This position is one day per week, with an 8-hour workday.   

For more information about this position, please click here.

Meet the Teacher - Tues, Aug 18

 We begin this year with a “Meet The Teacher” on Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm hosted by our Home and School and our School Advisory Committees. This event will be outdoors behind the school. Families are invited to visit classrooms to “Meet The Teacher” and then spend time visiting information tables and sharing treats with friends. Enter through the front doors, stop by the Home and School table and proceed to your classroom. Then go outside for the welcome back party. Preschool students will have a separate meet the teacher playdate. Information about this event will be sent to preschool parents via email. Kindergarten families attend WOW Day as a separate meet the teacher event.

Home & School Spirit Wear Sale at Meet the Teacher 

Both of our spirit wear vendors will be at Meet the Teacher this year. Morganheimer/Premier and Rah Rah will each have limited inventory to purchase that evening.

Please Note: Both vendors prefer cash that evening! 

Stay Tuned - Spirit Wear Shops Coming Soon. Watch Wolfhound Wednesday for information and links.

Welcome Back from Home & School!

Now that summer is over, do you have time and would like to be more involved in school? The first Home and School meeting for the year is September 3 at 12:15 in Hendricks Hall, and we would love to see you there! Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be a committee member to attend Home and School meetings. 

Meetings occur on the first Thursday of the month. 

Home and School is a great way to get involved. As the year gets started we are actively sponsoring and organizing Meet the Teacher, the New Family Welcome breakfast and School Supplies. We will host a fall get together in the coming weeks. 

Get a head start and take care of your Annual Fund donation today! You can support Home and School financially by donating to the Annual Fund here. As a reminder, the recommended contribution is $125/ student. The Annual Fund allows us to host fun events for kids and families, as well as provide busing and funding for field trips, Hounds Hoopla and Super Games, without asking you to participate in fundraisers throughout the year. 

See you September 3rd! 

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.

1st Grade Girl Scouts Virtual Meeting

First Grade Girl Scout Troop Leaders are hosting a brief virtual Parent Information Session on Monday, August 17th, from 7:00 to 7:30 PM EST via Zoom. This session is for First Grade girl parents only.

Our 30-minute agenda will cover:

• Troop Calendar: Reviewing key dates for the 2026–2027 school year.
• Required Paperwork: Outlining the necessary release forms.
• Badges & Activities: Sharing what the girls will learn and earn this year.
• Volunteer Support: Highlighting sign-up opportunities and open slots for parents.

If you are unable to make it, don't worry—the session will be recorded and shared afterward.

Please email Katewaltz@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in the virtual session.

We look forward to connecting with parents and kicking off a wonderful Girl Scout year!

Best,

Kate Chapman & Carmen Frankle

Join St. Brigid Home & School

St. Brigid Home and School is looking for volunteers to be involved with the many activities we have planned for next year!

To show your interest in volunteering, please click the survey link below. Time commitments and responsibilities vary- there is something for everyone! Contact Beth Church bethczekalski@gmail.com or Erin Zalewski erinzalewski23@gmail.com with questions. 

To leave more about Home and School committees, view the description here.

Register for Bus Transportation for 26-27

The transportation departments from Dublin, Hilliard and Olentangy schools require all new and returning families to register your students for busing this fall. If you are a new family moving to the area, and don't know your new address yet, please contact them as soon as you have this information.

Olentangy Schools Requests:

• All Non-Public parents (new or returning) must fill out this online form by June 20, 2026.



Dublin Schools Requests:

• All Non-Public parents (new or returning) please complete this form by June 17, 2026.

Hilliard School Requests:

• All Non-Public parents (new or returning) please complete this form by July 31, 2026.

Summer Learning Packet

Summer reading and activities are an important way to ensure children are ready for the next school year and don't experience the "summer slide" loss of learning. Teachers have prepared one Slide Deck that includes activities for each grade level to work on over the summer months. These activities are all strongly encouraged to ensure readiness for the next school year. Check the Slide Deck Index for any required components.

Click the link below for the Summer Learning Deck

Summer Learning

This is also posted on our school website on the "Current Families" page.

Parent Account Instructions:

Google Account Access

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".

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 Chris Mazon at mr.mazon@stbrigid-school.org.



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