Inclement Weather Make Up Day

On Monday, April 10

Regina will use Monday, April 10 as a school day to make up our time missed time due to inclement weather.

The closures, delays, and early dismissals we experienced this winter resulted in us being short of our required number of instructional hours. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

Questions? Please contact your building administrator.

Regina Elementary - Principal Celeste Vincent celeste.vincent@regina.org

Regina Jr/Sr High - Principal Glenn Plummer

glenn.plummer@regina.org

Photo with the Easter Bunny

Come get a photo with the Easter Bunny outside of the Regina Cafeteria TONIGHT at the Fish Fry from 5:00 - 7:30 pm and capture precious memories and fun!! This $5 fundraiser supports the Class of 2024 as they raise funds for Post Prom, Senior Trip and more!

A digital photo will be taken and then a print will be sent home from school with your child next week. You are also welcome to take photos with your own camera or phone for immediate sharing! Be sure to stay for the Regina Booster Club Fish Fry and enjoy BINGO and fun!

Questions? Contact Patricia Hoover at hooverfamily436@gmail.com

Regina Booster Fish Fry

JUST 2 DATES LEFT: 3/24 & 3/31

TONIGHT We will have the IOWA Women's Basketball game playing in the dining room, so come join us to eat at the fish fry and watch the game!!

Also - New Fried Shrimp Fundraiser

• Just $25 for a 3 lb box of breaded shrimp!
• Orders due by Sunday, March 26th
• Pick up at last Fish Fry, March 31st

Fish Fry Menu

Adults-$14 Includes:

• Fried catfish, fried cod, fried, shrimp, OR baked salmon
• Served with baked potato, coleslaw, corn, cottage cheese, and dinner roll
• Extra piece of fish- $5
• Add shrimp-$5

Kids- $5 Includes:

• Cheese pizza OR macaroni and cheese
• Served with french fries and a cookie

Dine in or carry out hours are 5pm-8pm. BINGO every Friday from 5 - 7 PM too!

Call 319-338-5436 to order carry out.  

If you call for carry out and get a busy signal, that means that all 3 lines are busy but please call back and try again!  If you get the voicemail please hit the # button right away and it will transfer you to the carry out phone line. 

Questions? Please contact Betsy Hoffman at reginabooster.secretary@regina.org

Regina PISA

Spring Chocolate Deliveries

The Spring Chocolates order has arrived and PISA will have all orders available for pick up on two different dates for your convenience. (unless delivery was selected on your order form).

1. Tonight -Fri. March 24 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Fish Fry outside of the cafeteria.
2. Next Friday - March 31 from 2:45 - 3:30 pm in the Regina front parking lot. In back row (nearest Rochester Ave) will be in a black Ford Explorer with the rear hatch open.

And from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Fish Fry outside of the cafeteria.

All orders will be packaged in a brown grocery sack (so curious eyes can't see what is inside and ruin any holiday surprises). We do have several extra packages of Spring Almonds available for $8 if you are interested in ordering any additional treats!

Questions? Please contact PISA Chocolate Chair, Tim Schemmel at shem@mchsi.com or call/text 319-541-2358.

Regina Pops Concert - Save the Date!

Parents in Support of the Arts are happy to announce the return of the Regina Pops Concert this spring!

This is a non-graded fundraiser performance event. The theme of the event is "A Night at the Movies", and will showcase musical performances from high school students in the areas of band, orchestra, choir and the artistic work from students in a visual arts show.

General Admission is $10/person and includes free pie/dessert during intermission. Tables of 6 are able to be reserved for $80 and include perks such as reserved floor seating, table service, sparkling cider, popcorn and chocolate treats. Tickets will be available soon to purchase online and will also be available at the door. All proceeds benefit Regina K-12 arts programs.

Party After Prom - Pie Fundraiser

The Class of 2024 is selling Amish fruit pies to raise money for the After Prom Party. All pies are pre-cooked and packaged in boxes for easy transport. Deadline to Order Pies by April 1st.

Pick up pies at the Regina Cafeteria on Saturday April 8th, between 11 am - 1 pm.

Click HERE for the online order form

Questions? Please contact Beth Clark at bethlabclark@yahoo.com or Carolyn Sueppel at carolyn.sueppel@regina.org

Regina Junior High Spring Play

The Seuss Odyssey presented by students from Regina Junior High will take place on the Regina Stage next weekend.

Not in the mood for homework? Let Narrator 1 and 2 take you on a literary journey, and watch as Homer's Odyssey is transformed into the style of Dr. Seuss. The Seuss Odyssey is a hilarious and speedy re-imagining of the classic epic.

Performances will take place Friday March 31st at 7pm, and Saturday April 1st at 2pm and 7pm.

Tickets will be sold at the door and are just $4 for adults, $1 for students and kids under 5 years old attend free!

Concessions will be available before the show (there is no intermission as this is a one-act play).

The play is written by Don Zolidis and directed by Kristin Fuhrman.

Financial Aid Being Accepted Now (deadline April 17)

Families interested in applying for financial aid for the 2023-24 school year need to fill out the STO Financial Aid Form.Click HERE to access this form on the Regina website.

This form and a copy of your 2022 federal income tax return (Form 1040 pages 1 and 2) need to be returned to the business office of Regina Catholic Education Center by April 17, 2023, with no exceptions. Please remember to get these forms completed and turned into the business office by the deadline date.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Winders by phone at 319.499.9020 or by email at michelle.winders@regina.org.

Regina Foundation Scholarships

The Regina Foundation will award more than 60 tuition assistance scholarships ($400-$800 each) to new and returning K-12 students for school year 2023-2024. All scholarships are NOT based on financial need, but families are encouraged to complete Regina’s financial aid application* by April 17, 2023, to be eligible for need-based scholarships. Fourteen scholarships will also be awarded to college-bound Regina seniors.

Be sure to apply if your student is:

• a community, school or church volunteer;
• a child of a Regina faculty or staff member;
• a member of St. Joseph Parish in Hills;
• a St. Wenceslaus altar server, lector or volunteer;
• entering Regina High School next year;
• in choir or band;
• a minority;
• one of multiple siblings at Regina; OR
• involved in Regina sports or other activities.

Students and their families may view criteria and apply for scholarships online at regina.org/foundation. *Regina’s financial aid application can be found online at regina.org under Admission.

All scholarship applications are due no later than 3:00 pm on April 17, 2023, and MUST be completed/submitted online. Scholarships will be awarded in May 2023.

For more information, contact the Regina Foundation at foundation@regina.org or 319-354-5866.

Kingery Character Endowment Award

Nominate a Regina teacher, coach, or staff member who goes “above and beyond” for the Kingery Character Endowment Award. The recipient will receive $250 to be used in his/her classroom or program at Regina. Complete an online nomination form at 

regina.org/foundation (under Scholarships) by April 30.

Past recipients include Phil Arendt, Jess Pizana, Marlene Frantz, Lisa Rummelhart, Julie Rhomberg, Michelle Harney, Kris Rutt, Steph Foley, John Demory, Doug Vollstedt and Glenn Plummer.

Questions? Please contact Shelley Rublaitus in the Regina Foundation at shelley.rublaitus@regina.org 

Regina Athletic Booster Club

Basketball Slam Fundraiser

The Booster Club is selling Basketball Slam tickets for a fundraiser. This fundraiser follows The March Madness Tournament. You’ll receive 4 different teams under a scratch off on your ticket. If your 4 teams score the most or least points after the tournament is over, you win a cash prize!

Total prizes being given away by Regina Athletic Booster Club are $500! You can support by clicking on the ticket image, then create a simple account to purchase. Cards are $20 each. Buy two, get one free! Order in multiples of two to receive a free ticket! Orders will be emailed to you (virtual scratch ticket) and there’s nothing else you have to do to win! 

Order Online Now! The last day to order online is March 31, 2023. Thank you for your continued support of Regina Athletic Booster Club!

Spring Activities Volunteer Sign-Up

The Booster Club needs your help to volunteer at activities going on this spring!

Please check out the sign-up genius and choose a shift or two to help out!

Activities Volunteer Sign-Up

Innovation in Education Nominations

The Iowa City area business community invites you to nominate an outstanding person or program for special recognition at our Innovation in Education awards event. Thank someone for going the extra mile in your K-12 education experience!

Nominate: Nominate an outstanding teacher, student, faculty member, group, or program that deserves an award for their innovative and collaborative work in education. Learn more or make a nomination through the online nomination form.

Nomination Deadline: March 31^st at 5pm

Celebrate: Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 26th at The Englert Theatre to see the award presentation and recognize the outstanding educators, students, and programs. This event is free and open to the public! Doors open at 6:00pm.

Iowa Dept of Ed - Teacher of the Year Nominations

Will the 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year hail from your school district? One thing is sure: She or he won’t if you don’t nominate a teacher for the honor.

And that’s the beauty – anyone can nominate a teacher: administrators, colleagues, students, parents, college faculty and associations.

The Teacher of the Year award provides an opportunity to recognize an Iowa teacher who motivates, challenges, and inspires excellence; who is respected by students and peers; who is a dedicated professional that helps nurture hidden talents and abilities; who is a creative, caring individual; who takes teaching beyond textbooks and blackboards; and who is an exceptional teacher helping to redefine American education.

Sound like someone you know? Then nominate today.

Nomination Form for the 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year

Rosary

Come join us each Wednesday morning at 7:30 AM in the Regina Chapel or online to pray the rosary. Click HERE for the online Google Meet Link.

Please contact Doug Vollstedt at doug.vollstedt@regina.org or Matthew Staab matt.staab@regina.org with any questions that you have!

Parish Partner - Sr. Agnes Visit

Our first grade Parish Partner, Sr. Agnes, came to visit her first grade friends on Friday.

She shared the story of The Three Trees with all three classes.

Our students (and teachers) look forward to these visits with Sr. Agnes and the positive relationship she has with our students.

ISASP Testing for Students

in Grades 3-6

Student Reminders:  

1. What should you bring with you to your testing location?

• A fully charged chromebook (you must log out prior to testing)
• Pencil
• Headphones
• A free reading book for when you are finished.

There will be no cell phones or smart watches allowed during testing.

Be sure to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school!



Questions? Please contact Director of Teaching & Learning, Kelly Starr at kelly.starr@regina.org.

ISASP Testing Next Week for

Students in Grades 7 - 12

Next week (March 27-March 29/30) students in grades 7 - 12 will be taking their ISASP assessments at Regina. The following document was shared with students via email for testing schedule, location, and important information:  ISASP Student Information.

As a general testing reminder, make sure students get a good night's sleep and have breakfast before they come, so they are at their best for testing during the week.

If you have any questions related to ISASP, please contact Director of Teaching and Learning, Kelly Starr at kelly.starr@regina.org.

Junior High Dance for 6-8th Grades

Regina High School Blood Drive

sponsored by Regina National Honor Society

Space still available - Sign up now!

• Who: You can donate if you are 16+ and all students must bring a signed parental consent form. Regina staff and parents/guardians are welcome to sign up as well.
• What: Blood Drive
• Where: In the Regina Multi Purpose Room
• When: Thursday, March 30 from 9 am to 2 pm
• Why: We invite you to donate blood for our local hospitals and patients in need. Those patients include those having surgeries, cancer patients, heart patients, trauma victims...could be someone you know that needs blood. You can help!
• How: Sign-up using QR code or link Are you a first time donor? Here's what to expect!

All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a $10 gift card of their choice OR the ImpactLife cooler shown above.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Moore at lisa.moore@regina.org or Beth Hill at beth.hill@regina.org.

Regina Party After Prom

Hosted by Regina Class of 2024

The Regina Party After Prom Committee is seeking donations for the 2023 Regina Party After Prom that will be held on April 22, 2023. We are thrilled to host this safe and memorable event for our Regina high school students and their guests.  

The committee is seeking monetary donations, gift certificates, and/or donated merchandise from your or your business. All items donated will be used to fund the party’s entertainment or be distributed to the students as prizes throughout the evening.

Thank you for helping make the 2023 Regina High School Party After Prom the “can’t miss” event of the year! This party is funded solely on donations and organized by parent volunteers, so any level of support for entertainment and prizes will make the event a great success. Click HERE for the "How to Donate" form. Click HERE to signup to donate prizes

Thank you for your consideration,

2023 Regina Party After Prom Committee

Questions? Please contact Carolyn Sueppel (319-325-6289) carolyn.sueppel@regina.org or Beth Clark at (319- 631 -1876) bethlabclark@yahoo.com.

Regina Jr/Sr High Counselor - Info Share

Questions regarding any of the information below can be directed to Regina Jr/Sr High Counselor, Lynne Zoulek at lynne.zoulek@regina.org.

Upcoming events

Regina Course Registration for '23-'24 School Year

Mrs. Zoulek will be in classrooms soon to meet with students regarding course selection for the next school year. More information will be available soon.

Kirkwood Regional Academy registration now open

For Current Sophomores and Juniors: If you are planning to take a Kirkwood Academy, please sign up now by logging in with your K# and password at www.Kirkwood.dualenroll.com.  Registration closes on March 30th. See Mrs. Zoulek for any questions.

Workplace Learning Connection will be accepting fall 2023 internship applications

from 3/6/23 – 4/14/23. Current sophomores and juniors are eligible. 

For more information, see workplace-learning.org for more information and to apply for an internship.

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