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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.

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.

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.����

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. ��

The New York State Catholic 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 Catholic social teaching to critical issues of the day and encourage citizen involvement in the legislative process. The Catholic Action Network (CAN), an arm of the Catholic 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 Catholics 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.

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.

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. ��

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. ��

The next family event during Catholic Schools Week is Family Fun Night on Thursday, January 31.��

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.����

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.

Please read the attached letter from Bishop Barres regarding Catholic Schools Week.

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.

Please read the from our Superintendent, Dr. Kathleen Walsh.

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.

New families - complete this online application and leave a deposit of $100 to hold a seat for your child.

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

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!