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U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School
(2021, 2014, 2008)
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Making handprint Christmas pictures in first grade, in our new Blue Ribbon School tshirts! |
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Dear Parents,
The next several weeks we are expecting to continue to see a high incidence of COVID cases. We will do our best to provide staff coverage, but if we are unable to safely and effectively cover classes, we may need to have short-term temporary closures. This could include the whole school, or certain grade levels or departments, depending on the shortage. At this point, the diocese is not considering long-term remote learning. However, this is a very fluid situation and creative solutions may once again be needed to successfully navigate this new COVID variant.
Franklin County Public Health has adopted the new CDC changes to quarantines and isolations, reducing them to five days based on certain circumstances. Here is the letter from Franklin County Public Heath addressing these changes. You can read the CDC's newest guidelines here. If you have questions about if you need to quarantine or isolate, please contact our school nurse, Allison Mensching at [email protected] or (614) 718-5825.
If you have one child that is sick, all siblings are to stay home until negative results are in for the sick child. The siblings of the ill child can come to school if they are asymptomatic and fully vaccinated within the last 6 months, or were documented as positive in the last 90 days.
Yesterday we received a shipment of new COVID test kits so we do have kits in stock if needed.
Our current student re-enrollment for the 22-23 school year will begin this Friday, January 7, with a deadline of Friday, January 14. This includes current preschool through 7th grade students. This process will be done in your FACTS Family Portal. An email with details and instructions will be sent Friday morning. Please note this will also include the current family latchkey enrollment for 22-23. (There is now a $10 per child re-enrollment fee, however the $25 per family latchkey enrollment fee is waived).
Happy New Year,
Kathy O'Reilly
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Photo Newsletters: Kindergarten, 1st 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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Home & School Meeting Canceled |
Today's Home & School Meeting has been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding!
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January Study Tables Sign Up |
The After School Study Table program is back for the 2021-2022 school year for students in grades 5-8. Study Table is a great opportunity for students to work on homework and studying while also having the chance to receive assistance with school work, study skills, and organization in any subject in a quiet and supportive environment. Mr. Byorth, along with other teachers, will be supervising and offering assistance during this time.
Who: 5th-8th Grade Students
When: 3-4pm Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
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Car Rider Pick Up Change Beginning January 18 |
AM car rider drop off will start five minutes later, at 7:40, on any day when the actual temperature or wind chill is 15 degrees or colder.
Please remember that no child should ever exit a car until our morning crew comes outside. Thanks for your help and care for our teachers.
We will switch the order of afternoon car rider dismissal when we reach the halfway point in the school year. Starting Tuesday, January 18, 2022, we will dismiss the L-Z car riders at 2:50 and the A-K car riders will be dismissed at 3:05.
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Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange on Jan 30 10am-12:30pm in Hendricks Hall |
It’s a new year! Do your kids need to size up or get ready for spring weather? Or maybe they need a new spirit wear item for Catholic Schools Week?! If so, please sign up to attend this socially-distanced exchange held in Hendricks Hall.
All school families are invited to drop off gently used uniforms to the school office through Friday, Jan 28. Items accepted include all logo and non-logo uniform items AND spirit wear/PE uniforms. Non-logo articles that are not claimed at the exchange will be donated to other local schools in need. A reminder that all items at the uniform exchange are FREE and you do not need to donate to attend!
Parents, you can also sign up to volunteer, allowing you first pick of items.
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Home & School's Annual Fund |
Happy New Year!
The Home and School Association has big plans for 2022! Help fund these school projects and activities that enrich the learning experience for your children by supporting the Annual Fund. Please consider a once-a-year contribution of $100 per student ($50 for preschool).
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. Thank you for your support!
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News from Our Parish Community |
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Unveiled: Discovering the Great Mystery in Your Marriage |
Now offered in-person AND virtually via livestream! Discover how the great mystery of Christ’s love can restore passion, purpose and intimacy in your marriage. In Unveiled, a retreat led by the John Paul II Healing Center, you’ll engage topics grounded in Church teaching such as:
- Discovering True Love
- A Whole New Look at Your Wedding Day
- Cultivating Intimacy and Unity in Your Marriage
- Understanding Your Marital Conflict
- Healing and Reconciliation in Your Marriage
- Restoring Sexual Passion and Intimacy in Your Marriage
This retreat is open to singles discerning marriage, dating and engaged couples, and couples who have been married for many years! St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church is hosting this Unveiled retreat February 3-5, 2022. Learn more and register for this amazing experience at: www.jpiihealingcenter.org Scholarships available. Email [email protected] for more information. This event is sponsored by the Diocese of Columbus Marriage & Family Life Office and St. Gabriel Radio.
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News from Our Catholic High Schools |
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BWHS Applications for Class of 2026 |
BWHS is now accepting applications for the class of 2026, through January 31, 2022.
The following are links to information you might find useful:
Please feel free to contact Director of Admissions, Mary Kate Harris, with any questions. She can be reached at [email protected] or by calling (614) 268-8671 ext. 284.
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St. Charles Upcoming Events |
Below are upcoming events at St. Charles:
- Saturday, January 29 Academic Scholarship Test for 8th graders, 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
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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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