REGAL WEEKLY
Jan. 14 - Jan. 20, 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE
Centerwide
No School Monday 1-17-22
Iowa Tax Credit Doubled for 2021
Speech Contest Volunteers Needed
Regina Dance Marathon
Long Sleeve Uniform Shirts
Volunteer With Booster Club
Special Events Section
2022 Gala Tickets on Sale
Special Events Social Media
Benchwarmer Winners Week 18
School Level Updates
Preschool
Elementary
Jr/Sr High
Looking Ahead
Calendar of Events
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LUNCH MENU
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Regal Rite, Tater Tots, Pineapple
Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets, Broccoli Salad, Apple Slices
Thursday - Fiestada Pizza, Black Bean & Corn Salsa, Mandarin Oranges
Friday - Mac & Cheese, Little Smokies, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit
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MESSAGE FROM
HEAD OF SCHOOL,
JOY M. KELLY, Ed.S.
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The first semester has flown by and it has been so fun watching the students grow in their faith, academics, and interpersonal skills. My favorite part of the day is greeting the students when they arrive each morning. On Wednesday morning, Mrs. Vincent and I were out ushering the elementary students into the building due to the cold weather. Each student that passed by greeted me and thanked Mrs. Vincent for holding the door for them. Today I received the Dance Marathon t-shirt I ordered. I received an email from one of the students on the committee who was making sure I got my shirt and thanked me for supporting their efforts. I share these stories with you so you know that your parenting is making a difference. Your children are personable, kind, and well-mannered - thank you for instilling those values in them! The care and concern students have for one another is also evident and we certainly want to foster a community that is caring, inclusive, and kind. If your student is having a different experience than this, please reach out to a teacher, counselor, or administrator for help and support.
In my communications with Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) and the Return to Learn Committee, Regina will continue to monitor COVID numbers and may have to make some adjustments to our lunch procedures. A need may arise to provide more spacing between students at lunch as students are not wearing masks during that time. The students have done a phenomenal job adhering to the practices in place and we are proud of them!
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,
‘What are you doing for others?’”
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday is the national holiday commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., an influential civil rights leader who worked on racial equality throughout his life. While many students and employees across the country do not report to school or work on this federal holiday, it also serves as an opportunity to reflect on and consider ways we each can serve others. This may be a good topic of conversation for families to determine how they can individually or as a family make a difference in the lives of others through acts of service. The City of Iowa City is hosting events this holiday weekend, including those specifically for youth, to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Click HERE for more information.
Additionally, Regina High School students are hosting their Dance Marathon fundraiser on Sunday. The schedule is posted in the Center-Wide news below and students can certainly help and serve others while also having fun! Please consider attending this student-led event.
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Joy M. Kelly, Ed.S.
Head of School
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Gospel at a Glance
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (John 2: 1-11)
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus, his mother, and his disciples were attending a wedding in Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle. When the wine ran short, Mary reported this to Jesus who responded, “My hour has not yet come.” Mary instructs the servants to do whatever Jesus tells them. They filled six stone water jars with water. When the headwaiter tasted it, it had become wine. The end of the Gospel passage says “Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.”
The mission of Regina is to prepare all students to be faithful members of the Church and society. They may be called upon at any moment. Are they ready? There are experiences in their everyday life that requires them to be prepared and ready. Students do their homework as they may be called upon in class to demonstrate their understanding of concepts. The leads in the musical have understudies who need to be prepared to step in if needed, while reserve athletes may be called upon to enter a competition at any moment. In their faith life they also need to be prepared to respond when Jesus calls them.
As we enter the new church year, Mary of Nazareth urges us to believe that the hour has come for us to listen to the urging of the Spirit and to follow Christ as he tells us. Are we as disciples ready? What can we learn from the life of Martin Luther King, Jr who wrote, Why We Can’t Wait in 1964. This book further developed the ideas King introduced in his “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” In the book, King noted tasks that future generations must accomplish to bring about full equality. How can we better prepare our hearts and spirits to treat one another as Jesus would?
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If you have information that you would like considered for inclusion in an upcoming Regal Weekly, please submit by each Wednesday at 3:00 pm.
Click HERE and fill out the online form with all of the details you would like to share. Any photos or attachments should be emailed to regalweekly@regina.org.
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Reminder No School on Monday 1/17/22 | |
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REMINDER notice to Regina Parents/Families
regarding the Iowa Tax Credit for tuition.
The State of Iowa has doubled the tax credit to 25% of the first $2,000 that is paid for tuition and textbooks per child for the tax year 2021.
That is a tax credit of $500 per student. Regina urges parents to take advantage of the Tuition and Textbook Tax Credit.
Click HERE for the Iowa tax credit form.
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Concessions Help Needed for Speech Contest Tomorrow
The Conference Speech Contest has been moved back to 2:00 pm tomorrow due to weather concerns.
We need extra help in the concession stand.
Please sign up HERE.
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Regina Dance Marathon Big Event
Sunday, January 16th 12pm- 6pm
Click HERE for full detailed schedule!
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Adult Long Sleeve Uniform Shirts for Sale
Due to supply chain issues at Land's End, Regina has a very limited supply of new, adult size school-approved uniform shirts available for sale. These shirts are all 100% polyester and are Port & Co. brand with embroidered logos. Cost is $25 per item and limited to 1 item/student.
Orders will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. To order, please stop by the Activities Office during business hours with a check payable to Regina for $25.00. Orders will be available upon payment, while supplies last.
*Please order only if you have a need for a new size in a long sleeve style for your student as there are many families that have been unable to purchase uniforms through Lands End due to their shortage.
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Regina Booster Club
Chili Supper Postponed Until Fall-
It has been decided that the Booster Club Chili Supper unfortunately will need to be postponed. For those who have already purchased tickets, there will be an option to get a refund, to leave your purchase as a donation for the booster club, or keep your tickets to be used at the event next fall. Please contact Booster secretary, Betsy Hoffman at reginabooster.secretary@regina.org for more information.
Boosters Looking for Volunteers-
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REGINA SPECIAL EVENTS SECTION
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You're Invited to the 2022 Regina Gala! Get Your Tickets Now!
Tickets are still on sale! The deadline to reserve the optional meal is January 31st.
Click HERE to learn more and reserve your tickets for this important Regina event.
We are also still accepting auction donations! Click HERE for ideas.
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Regina Benchwarmers
Thank you to everyone who is participating in the Regina Benchwarmer Raffle. The following people are Week #18 Winners, Congratulations!!
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REGINA PRESCHOOL
Preschool Update - Welcome to our new preschoolers; Estelle, Owen, Ian, Saavni and our new part-time morning staff person for the Bear Room, Miss Shweta.
The Bunny Room had an "Outer Space" theme this week and enjoyed being astronauts in an inflatable jumper and used astronaut arms/gloves to experience different textures with their hands. The Bear Room learned about polar animals and regions and had fun participating in a polar ABC walk in the classroom and doing art activities to create polar bears playing in the snow. The Buddy Room students were "artists in residence" this week and explored different types of mediums while creating animal art. And of course, all of the pre-k students practice ABC's, letter and shape recognition, recognizing and writing names, listening to teachers and being a good friend.
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REGINA ELEMENTARY
Elementary Update -
Regina Elementary 3rd graders have fun learning to play the xylophone in Ms. Pappalardo's Music class.
The Regina Family Fun Night that was scheduled for Saturday, January 29, has been postponed and will now be held at the end of the school year. More details will come soon!
Reminder with the colder winter temperatures please dress students warmly and send snow boots, snow pants, hats and mittens/gloves.
- If school is on a delayed 2 hr start time, there will be no AM Program. The Center will open at 10 am.
- If school is released early, there will be no PM Program or afternoon Preschool.
Kindergarten Round-Up
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Conference Speech Contest Volunteers Needed
Regina is hosting the Conference Speech Contest on January 15. This is a very large event and could use the help of our Regina community for various volunteer opportunities such as ticket takers, concession workers, competition timers, and room chairpersons.
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Click HERE (and scroll to Jan. 15) to sign up for taking tickets or concessions.
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Email Speech coach, Kristin Fuhrmann if you are interested in volunteering to be a timer or room chair at kvm1912@yahoo.com.
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Doorway to College - ZAPS
Doorway to College will provide ZAPS test-prep seminar at Regina High School.
Target audience: Sophomores and Juniors planning to attend a four-year college or university after high school
ACT Test Prep at Regina High School - Cost: $100
Monday, January 17, 2022 - Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sign up at www.doorwaytocollege.com
Summer Internships
The Summer 2022 Internship Portal will be open from Dec. 13, 2021, through Feb. 11, 2022, for current high school sophomores and juniors. Internships are 60 hours in length and students can earn high school credit.
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Sync Activities Calendar to your own: Click HERE for directions on how to sync the activities calendar to your own calendar. | | | | |
