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Our school has risen to many challenges over its 100+ year history, and the COVID-19 crisis is no exception. Throughout the pandemic, we've relied on a simple phrase to guide our approach: "Small, Safe and Smart". Your gift can help us defray the many unexpected expenses that are involved in meeting the COVID-19 challenge head-on and delivering outstanding Catholic education in a safe environment.
Will you help us meet our goal? http://bit.ly/dayofgiving2021

Are you interested in becoming part of the St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope school family? Join our teachers and administrators for a Virtual Information Session to learn more about our programs and receive answers to your questions! Use the following links to register:
Register for an upcoming Virtual Open House - February 25 at 6:30 pm
Register for an In-Person Private Tour at this calendar link.
Start the enrollment process by going to this link.  
We've produced short informational videos about our Early Childhood Programs and a Virtual Tour.

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.  Applications are processed trough FACTS Tuition Management.  The online application is available at this link.  For assistance you can call the THF staff at (516) 745-7611 or email info@thfny.com.

The Guac Shop Mexican Grill located at 12 Jericho Turnpike in Jericho is offering 10% off your order and a 10% commission to our school during the entire month of February!  Order online at guacshopmexicangrill.com, choose the Jericho location and use the coupon code STBOLH to get 10% off your order.  Attached is a flyer with all the information. 

Catholic Schools Week 2021 - Focus on Service
Catholic Schools Week 2021 - Magic and Game Show
A Visit From St. Brigid - February 1
First Reconciliation - January 2021
School Christmas Mass (highlights) - December 23, 2020
Christmas Pageant 2020 
Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten Programs
School Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Conception - December 8, 2020
Chorus Christmas Slideshow 2020 - December 16, 2020
Thank You Heroes! A tribute to Essential Workers
 

Hot off the press!  The latest edition of the school newspaper, The Knight's News.  This issue has something for everyone!  The newspaper is produced by our seventh grade students, under the guidance of our school librarian, Mrs. Verrelli.   The Knight's News,  Volume 14, Issue 1.

At Brigid/Our Lady of Hope, our Early Childhood Education programs combine academic readiness with creative play in a warm and welcoming environment. If you're thinking about your child's educational plans for next year, we've put together a video that provides an overview of our Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten programs and describes our "Small, Safe and Smart" approach to education. Link to Early Childhood Video For more information call (516) 333-0580 or email: info@stbolh.org.

For the past several years St. Brigid's has celebrated Bambinelli Sunday.  Bambinelli is the Italian word for little baby.  On the third Sunday of Advent, the Pope invites the children of Rome to come to St. Peter's Square with the baby Jesus figure from their home Nativity scene for a special blessing.  

This year the blessing will take place on Saturday, December 12 in the school parking lot between 12 and 2 pm.  Your Bambinelli figure will be blessed from the safety of your car.  

Please take a look at this information from the Parish website: https://saintbrigid.net/home/current-parish-news/1848-coming-soon-bambinelli-saturday

The Support My School.org online catalog offers gift wrap, chocolate and other food items, housewares, jewelry and other specialty items.  The sale runs through Tuesday, December 1.  Visit SupportMySchool.org or text: "Register" to 636-202-1400.  The school ID is: 3330580
The student Id is the last 7 digits of your phone number.
If you have any questions, email: pa@stbolh.org 

Your children can still experience the joy of giving, virtually!  Visit the online store at www.shopatlittletreasures.com. Enter our school ID: bolh1130
Shoppers can email their cart for parental review and payment or be able to check out immediately.  Then choose a shipping option and make payment by credit card.
Prices from $1.25 to $13.50 

Dine-in or take-out from Ben's Carle Place location on Tuesday, December 8 from 11 am until closing.  Up to 12% of your check will be donated to our school.  Be sure to present the attached flyer to the cashier at the time of purchase.  The discount code is 6000 1199 4033 0315.  Ben's Discount Flyer

We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Online-Only Book Fair from November 30, 2020 – December 13, 2020.

The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters — helping them become lifelong readers. And you’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives — directly from the interactive booklist.

Plus, enjoy these special online shopping features:
• Access to over 6,000 products
• All orders ship direct to home
• FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
• All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stbolh

For delivery in time for Christmas, we ask that orders be placed by 12/6/2020. Thank you for continuing to support our school.  Happy reading!

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.  
Questions? Email chairpersons  Angelica and Chris Dolengewicz or call (646) 209-9993. 
Enroll online to see all the available selections at  Shop With Scrip and enter the StB/OLH enrollment code:A2L79F3C7423.  Complete the form to create a Family Account.  eCards and plastic cards are available.  

The 2020 5K Run/Walk will be virtual!   Elitefeats, the management company that we have used from the beginning has plenty of experience with virtual races.  You can run (or walk) beginning Thanksgiving Day, November 26 through Sunday, December 6.  Upload your best time!  Sponsorships are available for T-Shirts as well as the very popular #1 Fan sign that many families and classes took last year.  Registration for the 5K, sponsorships, and T-Shirt only ordering are all available at this link.  Please help us turn this virtual event into a real success!  

We are excited to offer the School Dance Program.  Girls and boys in grades N through 8 may participate in the school's Dance Program.  This year the classes will be after school and virtual.  Classes will be taught by Stacie Nelson.  Ms. Nelson has been teaching the dance program at our school since 1996.  She is the owner/director of The N.Y. Dancers Studio in East Meadow and Kings Park.  Lessons are $35 per month.  Please click on this link to register.  

The Annual Report is published each year after the end of the school's fiscal year (8/31).  We are proud of our schools success with special thanks to our Advancement Team and Parents' Association who worked together to make all our events a great success.  Advancement Team: Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal, Edna Abdale, Kathryn Casey, the school’s official graphic designer, Barbara Cooper, Tony Costanzo '79, Jetco Graphics, the school’s official printer, Maryanne Hassett, Mary Katz, Kathy Link, Partners in Mission, Noreen Mormando, Debra Shannon, Eileen G. Simons, Karen Simons and Nicole Wiegand. Our vibrant and energetic Parents’ Association is led by Noreen Mormando, Jennifer Straubinger, Susan Pearson and Will Montjoy.  Please click on this link to download the Annual Report.

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 school is sponsoring a delicious fundraiser offering both frozen and non-frozen food items from the Ashley Farms Broadway Café catalog.  The sale ends on Monday, October 12. Click on this link for information about ordering.  Click on this link for the catalog of mouth watering desserts and other treats.  

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.