/news?month=2019-1 News - January 2019 en Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z en /news/souper-bowl-dress-down-day On Monday, February 4, bring in a can or box of soup for the Parish Outreach Food Pantry, and wear your favorite sports jersey to school. Sponsored by Student Council. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/souper-bowl-dress-down-day 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z /news/register-now Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/register-now 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z /news/hersheypark Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/hersheypark 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z /news/16-handles-fro-yo-fundraiser On Tuesday, March 26, treat yourselves to frozen yogurt at 16 Handles at 22 Jericho Turnpike in Jericho. Make sure you mention St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School and 16% of your check will be donated to our school. The offer is from 7 until 10:00 pm. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/16-handles-fro-yo-fundraiser 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/chess-nuts The Chess Nuts spring 2019 program begins for children in grades 1 through 8 on Wednesday mornings from 8 until 8:50 on April 3.  Please download the attachment for more information and to register for the program.   <a href="/documents/2019/6/Chess%20Nuts%20Spring%202019.pdf" title="Spring 2019 Chess">Chess Nuts Spring 2019</a> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/chess-nuts 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/blood-drive St. Brigid's Parish is having a Blood Drive on Thursday, May 25 between 3 and 9 pm in Monsignor Code Auditorium.  A parent, grandparent or guardian that donates blood will receive 2 NUT cards and will be entered in a raffle for one FREE week of StB/OLH Summer Camp.  Call or text Joanna Palumbo at 516-652-0123 to sign up.  More information can be found on this attachment.   <a href="/documents/2019/6/Blood%20Drive%20NUT%20and%20Camp.pdf" title="Blood Drive NUT Camp">Blood Drive NUT and Camp.pdf</a> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/blood-drive 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/catholic-action-network The New York State 51���� Conference represents the Bishops of the state in working with government to shape laws and policies that pursue social justice, respect for life and the common good. We apply the principles of 51���� social teaching to critical issues of the day and encourage citizen involvement in the legislative process. The 51���� Action Network (CAN), an arm of the 51���� Conference, gives us all a larger voice in the halls of government. Through our email and social media alerts, CAN reaches tens of thousands of 51����s like you to provide updates on the important issues being debated and to provide the tools to simplify the process of contacting your elected officials. For issues of particular interest to the education community, such as tax credits, click on this link to quickly send a message to your elected officials. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/catholic-action-network 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/barnes-noble-book-fair Join us Friday, June 1 between 6 and 8:30 pm at the Carle Place Barnes & Noble for our Book Fair. Get your books for summer reading and shop for dads & grads! Members of the Chorus and Drama Club will be performing. A percentage of all sales will be donated to our school. Can’t attend? Visit bn.com/bookfairs from June 1 through June 6 and enter our ID 12379426 at checkout. A portion of instore (including the café) and online purchases will be donated to our school. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/barnes-noble-book-fair 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/toddler-and-toddler-plus-pre-nursery-program Classes are forming for our Toddler Program for 18 month olds and the Toddler Plus/Pre-Nursery Program for 24 month olds.  Please see the attachment for details.   <a href="/documents/2019/6/Toddler%20Plus%202017.pdf" title="Toddler Plus 2017">Toddler Plus 2017</a> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/toddler-and-toddler-plus-pre-nursery-program 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/middle-school-trip-to-philadelphia Plans are under way for our fall Middle School Trip.  This year we will be returning to Philadelphia on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20.  All students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to attend.  We will spend the first day at the Franklin Institute, a science museum dedicated to Ben Franklin.  We will visit the National Constitution Center on our second day, and take a walking tour of historic Philadelphia, including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Christ Church, and Franklin's Gravesite.  Parent/guardian chaperones are most welcome to attend based on availability on the buses.  Chaperones must have attended a VIRTUS training session.   <a href="/documents/2019/6/Philly%20Trip%202017%20Deposit.pdf" title="Philly 2017">Attached is the itinerary and application.</a> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/middle-school-trip-to-philadelphia 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/csw-2019-family-activities The next family event during 51����s Week is Family Fun Night on Thursday, January 31.  <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/Ekk7WCExaXMaNsyE3" title="CSW Family Events ">Please use this online form to register.</a> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/csw-2019-family-activities 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/middle-school-st-valentines-dance Middle School students are invited to our annual St. Valentine's Dance.  The dance takes place on Thursday, February 15 from 7 until 9:30 pm in Monsignor Code Auditorium.  Tickets are available in the school office for $6.00.  Snacks and drinks are provided by your class parents.   <a href="/documents/2019/6/Valentines%20Dance.pdf" title="Valentine's Dance">St. Valentine's Dance</a> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/middle-school-st-valentines-dance 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/christmas-concert-pageant-grades-3-through-8 Our Annual Christmas Concert & Pageant takes place on Thursday, December 14 beginning at 7:30 pm in Monsignor Code Auditorium. Children in grades 3 through 8 in Experienced Band, Chorus and Drama Club will perform. Students in grades 3 through 5 have been practicing songs for the Pageant and have been invited to dress as shepherds or angels. All are invited to attend. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/christmas-concert-pageant-grades-3-through-8 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/bishops-message-for-catholic-schools-week Please read the attached letter from Bishop Barres regarding 51����s Week. <br /> <a href="/documents/2019/6/CSW%202019%20Bishop%20Barres%20Letter.pdf" title="CSW 2019 Bishop's Letter">CSW 2019 Bishop Barres' Letter</a> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/bishops-message-for-catholic-schools-week 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/christmas-service-project Our Pre-K classes are organizing a Christmas service project for children battling cancer at Cohen Children's Medical Center and the Cancer Center for Kids at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Please consider sending in: 1) a craft, 2) a toy, or 3) toiletries. All donations MUST be in original packaging for the safety of the children who will receive them. Your donations should be brought to school by Wednesday, December 19. Thank you in advance for your support. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/christmas-service-project 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/superintendents-catholic-schools-week-message Please read the <a href="/documents/2019/6/CSW%202018%20Letter%20from%20the%20Superintendent-1.pdf">51����s Week message</a> from our Superintendent, Dr. Kathleen Walsh. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/superintendents-catholic-schools-week-message 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/saint-gianna-feast-day Bishop Barres is celebrating mass for mothers and families on the Feast of St. Gianna. Saint Gianna Beretta Molla is a 20th century saint. She is the patron saint of mothers, physicians, families and unborn children. The mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, at 5 pm in St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. If you would like more information, please go to drvc.org. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/saint-gianna-feast-day 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5xO6jrdgYE2G9FMjIba78SsbwmwEWk_5bCxz0M8bhiZZhTg/viewform New families - complete this online application and leave a deposit of $100 to hold a seat for your child. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/application-for-the-2018-19-school-year-new-families-only 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/order-school-supplies-online Hey Parents, We have teamed up with 1st Day School Supplies again this year to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school year without the hassle and aggravation of shopping at Wal‐Mart, Target or Staples. I have personally have found1st Day School Supplies to be convenient, easy and hassle free! Plus, the prices are competitive!  You will see during the ordering process exactly the products you are getting.  All of the products are brand name, so you will be very happy with the quality.  So, this summer as the temperature hits over 90 degrees and lines at the checkout counter are a mile long … I will have already purchased my school supplies from the comfort of my home! You can make your purchase right now, get started by clicking the link below.  The kits will be delivered to school in early August.   Thank you for your support, Noreen Mormando PA President Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/order-school-supplies-online 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z /news/pizza-fundraiser Louie's Pizzeria (around the corner from Barnes & Noble) will donate 15% of your check to our school if you dine there on Friday, June 1 between the hours of 5 and 9:30 pm. Dine there before, after (or during) the Barnes & Noble Book Fair. Please present the attached flyer in order for our school to receive the donation. This is where the Basileo family goes for pizza, so you know it's good! Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT /news/pizza-fundraiser 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z