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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School
(2021, 2014, 2008)
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Our first graders had fun with a visit from author Kate David on Friday! They got to dress up as characters from her book McKay and the Magical Hat. |
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Dear Parents,
Last Thursday and Friday I had the great honor of representing our school in Washington, DC to accept our 3rd National Blue Ribbon. Joining me for this great event was Dr. Adam Dufault, the Diocesan Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Dufault took time from his busy schedule to attend this event stating that it is important for him and for the Diocese to recognize the great work of our teachers, students and parents in building a strong Catholic school of academic excellence. It was truly a memorable event and an opportunity to reflect on and continue the celebration of the amazing success and dedication of our community in providing an exemplary academic experience grounded in Catholic teachings and values.
Recently, the State of Ohio and Franklin County Public Health have issued new guidance titled “Mask to Stay/Test to Play.” The Diocese of Columbus and St. Brigid School have adopted this guidance. Please click here to read the details. Please note, these guidelines are all based on an exposure to Covid-19 in the school setting and that preschool, Pre-K and latchkey are not covered by the “Mask to Stay” guidelines.
Several parents have inquired if the recent Diocesan decision to make masks optional for our Catholic high schools will flow through to the elementary schools. The high school decision was made knowing that many of the students have had time to become fully vaccinated if they choose to do so and that the case numbers in Franklin County have been falling. Keep in mind that the high schools may need to reinstate the mask requirement in the future for brief periods of time in the event of an outbreak or high community transmission. Please know that there is ongoing evaluation and consideration regarding masking in the elementary schools. As students ages 5 - 11 begin the first dose of a two dose vaccination process, the timeline for any masking changes for this age group has not yet been established.
Today you will be receiving 1st quarter report cards. You will be receiving an email around noon today with directions for accessing the report cards through your FACTS family portal. Please note that there is no place to sign off that you have read the report card. FACTS is still working on this feature and we hope to have it available in the future.
Autumn blessings,
Kathy O’Reilly
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Photo Newsletters: 7th & 8th Grade |
Click the images below to view this week's photo newsletters and see what the classes have been up to. |
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Click on your child's teacher below to sign up for a virtual parent-teacher conference.
Teachers will be emailing the Zoom links out prior to the conferences.
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2021 Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners |
Each year Washington Township sponsors a poster contest during fire prevention month. We are very proud to announce that two of our 3rd grade students are first place winners: Sophia Susi and Shelby Kiedrowski!
Congrats Sophia and Shelby!
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The eighth grade students of the Saint Brigid of Kildare Class of 2022 are holding not one, not two, but THREE toy drives to celebrate our third Blue Ribbon Award and the three weeks of Advent that we will celebrate together. Each week of Advent, we will focus our efforts on one organization, all three of which are dedicated to assisting needy families during this Christmas season. The need is very great this year, so we are asking all of our Wolfhound families to help in any way that you can.
We will be helping to stock the toy shelves at the Common Ground Free Store in Delaware, Basement Blessings in Lewis Center, and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center in Columbus. We will be collecting new and gently used toys and games (see below) to send off to each of these amazing organizations. We hope that each Wolfhound family will be able to send in one new toy, and multiple used toys. Our collection goal is 333 toys each week for each of the 3 organizations!
Thank you for helping us make the first three weeks of Advent a time when we all give from our hearts, and remember those in need.
PLEASE NOTE: Used toys and games must be clean, complete, and in a safe condition with no missing or broken parts. We cannot accept used board games, used puzzles, or used toys for infants and toddlers.
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SPiCE Board Meeting: All Are Welcome |
Monday, November 15, 6:00 – 7:00pm
All parents and parishioners are welcome to attend the November 15th SPiCE Board being held via Google Meet.
Join with Google Meet:
meet.google.com/soo-zvph-ysw
If you have questions, please reach out to Michael Flock, Board Secretary, at [email protected].
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Get Ahead on Your Christmas Gift Giving This Year |
Make your life easier by checking one thing off your Christmas gift list! Donate to Gifts of Gratitude! Home & School has provided you with a convenient way to show your appreciation to the teachers and staff at St. Brigid during Christmas and at the end of the year.
What is it?
Gifts of gratitude was established by the Home and School Association as a united effort to provide a generous monetary gift to every school and parish teacher and staff member at Christmas and the end of the year to thank them for all they do for our children.
Why participate?
This is a convenient way for families to make sure that each teacher, aide, and staff member who touches your child's life is recognized for all they do at St. Brigid.
Instead of several small gifts from each student, each teacher and staff member will receive a monetary gift that they choose how to use--whether they want to splurge on themselves or help with their own family's expenses.
Will my family be recognized for participating?
Yes -- the teachers and staff will receive a list of families who participate in this
program. You may also let the teachers and staff know that you participated in the program by marking "G.O.G" inside your Christmas card to them.
How much do I give?
The suggested annual gift amount is $25 per child once a year, however any given amount is graciously accepted and appreciated!
Can't remember if you already contributed?
No worries -- just contact Sherri Johnson at [email protected] and she will let you know!
You can find the link for Gifts of Gratitude at the button below. Choose your donation amount and that's it. It's that easy! It's such a simple way to show appreciation to your child/children's teachers and the staff at St Brigid of Kildare.
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Security Hounds Tips & News |
We will be conducting Social Media lessons for the 5th grade in November. This is a good time to talk with your child about online safety, apps and games they like to play online. Maybe join them? Even if you can only manage to run your gaming character in circles or into a wall…. your kids will appreciate it!
HELPFUL SAFETY TIP FOR ONLINE SAFETY:
If you use your smartphone or other mobile device to post or check in on an app, you could be sharing your location. Please check your settings to make sure you are sharing only what you wish to share.
Keep in mind that third party and connected apps sometimes allow you to log into one app utilizing information from another. This could allow the company to access your profile information. Please be careful.
HELPFUL FACTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ABOUT TEENS:
According to Pew Research Center, November 2018 “Teens” Social Media Habits and Experiences and Netsmartz:
- 37% of teens feel pressured to post content that will get a lot of “likes” on social media.
- 45% of teens feel overwhelmed by drama on social media.
Talk with your child about how social media makes them feel. Sometimes their “mood” can be attributed to just too much screen time.
As always, please reach out for anything. [email protected] or 614.718.5825 ext. 276.
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Recess Volunteers Needed for November |
We have enjoyed having parent volunteers help during outdoor recess!
We are in need of volunteers during the month of November. Please use the SignUp Genius link below to sign up. All volunteers must have completed the Safe Environment protocols before volunteering. The protocols include a background check and completing the Protecting God's Children class.
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Last Call for Spiritwear! |
PLACE YOUR HOLIDAY ORDERS NOW TO HAVE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!
Both St. Brigid Spiritwear stores are still open! Lots of options for every budget and new merchandise available!
Rah-Rah vintage-inspired Spiritwear store will close THURSDAY 11/11 (TOMORROW) AT MIDNIGHT!
PICKUP VS. DELIVERY (will begin approx Dec 10th)
Use the checkout code "Brigid" to negate shipping costs if you prefer to pick up your order instead of shipping directly to your home. More info on timing to come but pickup location will be:
Tartan Fields (home of Lesley Beran)
6905 MacNeil Drive
Dublin
All pick up orders will be placed in a large tote on the side porch. Orders will be bagged and marked with your name.
Ship direct: If you want it shipped directly to you, simply do NOT use the code and we'll send to you based on standard USPS rates.
Premier/Morganheimer Store CLOSES THIS SUNDAY 11/14 AT MIDNIGHT!
PICKUP VS. DELIVERY (will begin approx Dec 2nd)
If you choose to pay for shipping those items will be shipped directly to your home. If you would like to pick orders up, those will be available at:
Premier/Morganheimer
473 Village Park Drive
Powell
*Please note Spiritwear stores will not be open again until closer to spring.
Any questions?
Please contact Stacy Austin 317-694-6202 or Lesley Beran 614-257-9791
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Thank You to Everyone Who Has Donated to the Annual Fund! |
Last Thursday the school enjoyed a day of festivities celebrating the Fall Harvest. This was made possible by your support! The Annual Fund donations pay for the parties planned by the Home and School Association. Please consider a once-a-year contribution of $100 per student ($50 for preschool) 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to school projects and activities that enrich the learning experience for your children.
Please click the below button to give to the Annual Fund, and/or forward this email to a family member or friend who may be interested in contributing.
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News from Our Parish Community |
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With the holiday season approaching, the need for blood donation is critical! The Covid-19 pandemic has reduced donations. There is no manufactured equivalent to human blood; it must be donated to the Red Cross and then allocated to hospitals based on levels of need. If you can spare an hour of your time on Monday, December 13, please consider donating in Hendricks Hall from 1:30 - 7:00 pm. The link to schedule an appointment is: RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code: saintbrigid. You can also call 1-800-RED CROSS to register.
Thank you in advance for considering a donation. It is a perfect Christmas gift!
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News from Our Catholic High Schools |
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BWHS Open House, Application Open for 8th Graders |
BWHS is rolling out their options for 8th graders and their parents to learn about the benefits of a Bishop Watterson High School education!
They will be holding individual school day visits, as well as a Sunday Visit Day on November 21. For those who have already decided, they can begin the freshman application now.
To learn more about their visiting options and to sign up, click the link below.
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St. Charles Drama Department To Present The Play That Goes Wrong
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The St. Charles Preparatory School Drama Department is proud to announce its fall production, The Play That Goes Wrong. The Play That Goes Wrong will be presented November 18-20 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the St. Charles Campus Theatre. Adult tickets are $10 each, and student tickets are $5 each. Reservations may be placed by visiting the St. Charles website homepage at www.scprep.org – Buy Tickets button. (Tickets will not be sold at the door).
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields! This classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania! Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s sure to bring down the house! The perfect show to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of our Campus Theater!
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Little Eagles Wrestling Club |
The Bishop Watterson Little Eagles Wrestling Club is for K-8th grade students in all of BWHS feeder schools, and begins in November.
Click the flyer below to view more information and how to sign up.
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News from Our Catholic Community |
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Protecting God's Children - Updated Sessions |
The Diocese of Columbus will be offering Protecting God's Children (PGC) training sessions at the following times. All of these sessions are in-person.
- Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Holy Spirit (via Zoom)
- Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm at St. Francis DeSales (in person)
Please visit www.virtus.org for registration and meeting instructions. Click on First Time Registrant, View a list of sessions, choose Columbus, OH (Diocese) and create a Virtus account.
Potential volunteers with children and youth must also complete a St. Brigid volunteer application, and submit a signed code of conduct, copy of photo ID, and submit to a criminal background check.
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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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