It's been said that "hope is the belief in a better tomorrow." Our Day of Hope, on Ascension Thursday, May 13th, is a day to support the academic programs of StB/OLH and help us provide critical tuition assistance to families who may need it after a most challenging year.
Your gift matters. Please share this opportunity to make a difference with your family and friends: http://bit.ly/dayofhope2021

Here's an interesting catalog.  Boon Supply offers beautiful items that are good for you, good for the planet, and good for our school.  We earn 40% of sales.  Go to this link to peruse and purchase.  The sale ends on May 17, 2021.  The attached flyer is in English and Spanish.

Attached are Easter messages from our Diocesan Bishop, the Most Reverend John O. Barres.  Easter Message in English. Easter Message in Spanish.   The Lord is truly risen, Alleluia!  

Since March 2020, we've produced over 150 videos.  They range from school assemblies and liturgies, Father Tony's weekly edition of Faith Friday (a relection on the upcoming Sunday readings) and the Morning Message (prayers, pledge and birthdays for the week).
Video Library

•A COVID-19 Update from Mr. Clagnaz - April 25, 2021
• A COVID-19 Update from Mr. Clagnaz  - March 12, 2021
•New York State Department of Health COVID-19 Travel Advisory
• When Students will be sent home - October 9, 2020
• Weekly Health Screening - This Google Form must be completed each Sunday evening for all In-Person students.  
•Reopening Update from Mr. Clagnaz - August 27, 2020
• School Testing Plan - August 14, 2020
• Contact Tracing Plan - August 14, 2020
• Remote Learning Plan - August 14, 2020
•School Reopening Plan - August 10, 2020
• School Opening Letter from Mr. Clagnaz - August 6, 2020
• Partnership Letter with Perrotta Consulting.  Perotta Consulting specializes in Threat Mitigation and Emergency Operation Planning - August 6, 2020
• School Opening Update Video from Mr. Clagnaz - July 19, 2020

Please click on the link to view an update from the Morning Star Initiative leadership team.
MSI Update.

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. 

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.

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!

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.  

The annual fall candy sale is being modified this year.  We ask that you pre-order your box of Hershey products.  The XL Variety Box contains the best-selling items made by Hershey.  We are requesting that each family agrees to participate by selling just one box.  Please place orders by Friday, October 16.  The order form is attached.

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.