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On Monday, October 12, the Parents' Association is inviting you to dine at Chipotle's on Old Country Road in Carle Place from 5 to 9 pm.  Bring the attached flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School and Chipotle will donate 33% of your check to our school. 

Our prep course is a great way for students to become more comfortable with the format of the test, the type of questions asked, and to review content.  Classes are offered in Math and English Language Arts.  They will be offered through Google Meet.  Classes begin on Saturday, September 26 and run through October 31.  The TACHS test will be given on Saturday, November 7.  It will be administered online from home.  Register online at the secure link.

 

The Paul Effman School Music Program will be offered online this year.  Weekly live remote small group lessons will be offered after school.  For more information see the attached flyer or visit pemusic.com/join.  

Assignments are given to help curb the "Summer Slide."  Students entering grades 2 through 8 have assignments in Reading and Math.  Children in Middle School have a Science assignment as well.  All are due the first day of school.  Of course, children of all ages should read or be read to every day.  It's the best exercise for the mind!  Click on this link for the assignment page.  Click on this link to go to the Assignment Page.  

School supply lists for Grades K through 8 can be found at this link.  

 

Rest in Peace, Dear Sister.
Sister's family and school leaders all agreed that a most appropriate way to honor Sister is by establishing a scholarship in her memory.  Donations can be made at this secure online site.  Each year a graduating 8th grader will be recognized for exemplifying "faith in action through service."

 

On behalf of the faithful of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, I express my heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Floyd family.  We pray for peace on the streets of our cities.  We pray that peace, charity and justice may animate non-violent protests.  We pray for our public servants, our police, our first responders and their families.  We pray for the witness of our Church and the ecumenical and interfaith witness we have with our brothers and sisters of different faiths. 
Please click on this link for the entire statement from Bishop Barres on the subject of Racism and George Floyd.  

The eighth grade class of 2020 is hosting a Virtual Family BINGO Night on Sunday,. June 7 beginning at 7:30 PM.  All proceeds will go toward the Class of 2020 Legacy Gift to our school.  The first card is $10, additional cards are $5.  Purchase cards or make a donation on our secure site.  

Hot off the press!  The latest edition of the school newspaper, The Knight's News.  The newspaper is produced by our seventh grade students.  Mrs. Verrelli is the teacher moderator.  This edition was produced via distance learning!  The Knight's News, 13(3).

Learn more about our Toddler, Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten Programs in this short video.  The video features several of our teachers and several 8th graders who began in our Early Childhood Program.  Click on this link to view.

St. Brigid's Parish Outreach invites you to break bread and share a bowl of soup at the Lenten Soup Supper.  The gathering takes place on Tuesday, March 3 beginning at 6 pm in Monsignor Code Auditorium.  The guest speaker is the Most Reverend Andzej Zglejszewski (Bishop On-jay), Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.  Please bring a non-perishable food item as an offering for the Outreach Pantry.  Please register online if you plan to attend.  

Student Council is sponsoring a Dress Down Day on Friday, February 14 to celebrate St. Valentine's Day. The spirit colors are red, white and/or pink. Donate $1 to Dollars for Scholars in order to participate. Dollars for Scholars provides scholarships to eighth graders at graduation. Thank you for participating.

Tomorrow's Hope Foundation provides tuition assistance to applicants who have children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade.  Anyone in need of tuition assistance is welcome to apply for an award.  Awards are granted on a first come first served basis.  Award amounts are based on financial need.  The online application is available at the link a Applications are processed trough the FACTS Tuition Management.  The online application is available at this link.  

The status of Summer Camp 2020 is unknown at this time.  We are waiting for guidance from Governor Cuomo.  Come back to visit for updates.  
 

We are excited to announce a new automatic re-enrollment policy. Enrollment automatically renews each year until your child graduates from 8th grade. The purpose is to make it as easy as possible to re-enroll without going through an annual process of completing paperwork. For more information, see the attached document. Print out the acknowledgement form and return it to the office before January 24, 2020.

Registration is OPEN for our Early Childhood Programs for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, Full Day Kindergarten, and grades 1 through 8.  We offer our students and families a safe and faith filled learning environment.  

If you are interested in visiting our school for the 2020/2021 school year, or to transfer now, click on this link, complete the form and we will be in touch with you.  We look forward to your visit! 

Major retailers want to give our school money!  Buy gift cards for your favorite store at face value through the school.  Our school receives up to 16% of the face value of the gift card. Click on the link for instructions to set up your family account.

The Harvest Dance for our Middle School students takes place on Thursday, November 14 in Msgr. Code Auditorium.  The dance begins at 7 pm and ends at 9:00 pm.  Purchase a ticket for $7.50  online.  Tickets are $10 at the door. Please bring 1 non-perishable item for the Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Drinks and snacks will be provided by the class parents.  

Please support the food drive being conducted by the students in Mrs. Pagano's third grade class, and their Prayer Buddies in Mrs. Hartel Goodman's class.  Please donate the suggested food items from the list at the above link. Please consider donating $1 as well.  The money collected will be used to purchase turkeys for the Outreach food baskets.  Your donations are gratefully accepted through Monday, November 25.  Thank you!