REGAL WEEKLY
April 19 - 25
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IN THIS ISSUE
Centerwide
Registration 2024-25 Deadline
Open Positions at Regina
POPS Concert
Spring K-12 Art Show
GreenState Give & Grow Program
School Level Updates
Early Childhood Center
Elementary School
Jr/Sr High School
Looking Ahead
Calendar of Events
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Lunch Menu
Monday -Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Romaine Salad, Fruit
Tuesday - Quesadilla Pizza, Black Bean Salsa, Fruit
Wednesday -Hamburger, French Fries, Fruit
Thursday - Chicken Alfredo with Penne Pasta, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Friday - Pizza Crunchers, Marinara Dip, Coleslaw, Fruit
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Weekly 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 Google Meet Link.
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Regina Families,
As a second grader, I remember sitting in the pews of St Anthony church in Dubuque with my red plaid uniform skirt for school mass. Fr. Gene would say Mass and visit our classrooms. This week I received a text from my dad who had just returned from Fr. Gene’s funeral. I have had the privilege of being connected to priests my entire life. Not only at St. Anthony Catholic Grade School but also in my own parish then as a college student, then as a high school principal and now with outstanding pastors who support Regina.
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, a day of thanksgiving for those currently serving in vocations and to pray for future vocations to the Church. In reflecting on Fr. Gene and the many priests who have impacted my life, I am thankful for each of them. In my time as a principal, there has been nothing more rewarding than visiting with Fr. Ben, who I had helped with his high school graduation speech, about how much he loves his “new job” as a priest. Let’s continue to pray for all priests, they truly lead a life of inexhaustible service.
To our priests who support Regina and our students, a heartfelt thank you on behalf of all of Regina! From presiding at masses to visiting classrooms to the joyful model of faith they bring to students and staff here, we are so grateful!
In Christ,
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IMPORTANT Reminder
Deadline for Returning Student Registration for 2024-25
Regina registration is open for returning families. Visit regina.org/register for information on completing Registration Step 1: Save Your Seat. Current families are encouraged to complete registration by April 22.
Questions? Please contact Michelle Winders in the Business Office by phone at 319.499.9020 or by email at michelle.winders@regina.org.
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REMINDER
Current Regina Open Positions
- Director of Catechesis
- Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Visit www.regina.org/careers for more information on these positions and how to apply.
Regina Coaching Openings
We're looking for passionate and committed coaches to join our ranks.
- Head Varsity Wrestling
- Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator
- Head Junior High Softball
- Head JV/ASST Varsity Softball
- Junior High Cross Country
Please send coaching application materials or questions directly to Activities Director Taylor Hotek at taylor.hotek@regina.org.
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REMINDER
Regina POPS Concert
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Come enjoy performances from Regina High School choir and orchestra students, junior high band students, and view high school visual art projects in the Events Entrance lobby. There will also be a special performance from the MEGA-Band which is made up of Regina Staff, Parents and Parish Partners who will play their instruments and sing! Don't miss this fun evening of entertainment that helps raise money for all K-12 arts programs!
General admission tickets are only $5 for adults and $3 for students/youth and includes bleacher seats. Reserved table seating is available at $10/seat or $50 for a table of 6, regardless of age. All admission includes FREE pie during intermission and this year there will also be free featured International Desserts made by Regina families. Scan the QR code or click HERE to buy your tickets in advance online.
Click HERE to help! Volunteers are needed to donate desserts and/or to help clean up after the event.
Questions? Contact PISA President Mark Santillan at mark-santillan@uiowa.edu.
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Regina K-12 Spring Art Show
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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REMINDER
GreenState Credit Union will match donations to Regina April 1-30!
The GreenState Credit Union Give & Grow School Match Program offers members the opportunity to donate to school foundations in markets where GreenState has a branch location. GreenState will match donations dollar for dollar ($25 minimum; up to $500 per household). Total gifts made to the Regina Foundation will be matched up to $7,500!
Donations can be submitted through this website: https://www.greenstate.org/give-and-grow-initiative.html. You will be directed to select Johnson County, then Regina Foundation.
Not a GreenState Credit Union member? New accounts can be opened with as little as $5 with no minimum balance requirement.
Questions? Contact the Regina Foundation office at foundation@regina.org or 319-354-5866.
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REGINA EARLY
CHILDHOOD CENTER
NEW
It seems that time is moving fast in the ECC! We can hardly believe that the month of April is halfway complete. We have many upcoming fun events and memories to make before the school year comes to a close.
Classroom Highlights:
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Lambs: Made “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” crowns to wear during the day and practiced their fine motor skills with a recycling vs. garage cut out and glue page
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Eagles: Completed a sorting activity about “compost or recycle” and painted flowers with recyclables
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Lions & Doves: Made their way to hop on the school bus for their field trip to the Iowa Children’s Museum! They completed a scavenger hunt in the museum exploring almost all the rooms! It was so much fun!
With our Early Childhood Center closed April 19th for Spring Conferences we want to thank you for your time and involvement in your student’s Pre K journey. It has been a privilege and blessing to watch your students grow to love learning and others. If you have any follow up questions or concerns please email or message your student’s teacher to touch base.
This week our teachers sent home a “Grandparent’s Day” slip to return on this Friday April 19th to communicate how many grandparents will be joining us for our upcoming brunch on Friday April 26th. We welcome grandparents and grand friends to join us after mass in the ECC hallway. Mass begins at 10am in the high school gym. Grandparents are welcome to take their ECC students to mass with them and return for lunch, as well as take their students home after the celebrations.
Check out our upcoming events at the bottom of this update or you can also see them on the Spring Event posters in the ECC hallway. Have a great weekend everyone
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Reminder of Upcoming events:
- Iowa Children’s Museum April 12th for Lambs/Eagles, April 17th for Lions/Doves 9:40-12pm
- Spring Parent Teacher Conferences- April 19th 10am-12pm & 1:00-6:00pm Center Closed All Day
- Grandparent’s Day Lunch - April 26th, 10am Mass followed by a light lunch at 11am in the ECC hallway
- ECC’s 1st Service Day to Oaknoll - April 29th for Lambs/Eagles, May 1st for Lions/Doves 8:40am-10:30am
Questions? Please message our ECC team on Procare with any questions or concerns, or contact the Early Childhood Center Director, Michala Cox at michala.cox@regina.org or Asst. Director Abbe Altman at abbe.altman@regina.org.
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REGINA
ELEMENTARY
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REGALS of the Week
April 15-19
Kindergarten: Max LeClair, Georges Sebaaly, Sadie Stafford
First Grade: Rayne Havel-Sturdevant, Avery Jennings, Fox Newt
Second Grade: Monet Fajardo, Kaylene Foster, Maya McDonald
Third Grade: Cavan Cahill, Abel Hatfield, James Hoeger
Fourth Grade: Kezia Bame, Mason Martin, Laci James
Fifth Grade: Sidney Borgwardt, Edward Olinger, Isabelle Policeni
Sixth Grade: Lily Fitzgerald, Bennett Tunning, Lucy White
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Fr.Troy Visit With 6th Grade Band
Fr. Troy Richmond from St. Patrick parish joined Mrs. Glass and the 6th grade band class last week and sat in on their lesson! The class rehearsed songs for their upcoming band concert on April 25th and Fr. Troy played his trumpet with them!
Fr. Troy said he started playing the trumpet in 5th grade band and played in high school and also in college at Iowa State University. He shared with the class that he was a music education major in college before he was called by God to join the priesthood. He let the students know that whatever career you go into, you can still always be a musician and continue to play the instrument you enjoy! Thank you Fr. Troy for visiting with us at Regina!
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Golden Shoe Award
Congratulations to Mrs.Foley's 3rd grade class for earning the Golden Shoe Award for a 2nd time this school year!
The Golden Shoe is a recognition awarded to any Regina Elementary class that has earned a Class Crown card from each Specials Class. This includes Music, Physical Education, Art, Library, Guidance and Computers. Classes earn the Class Crown card by demonstrating the R.E.G.A.L Way characteristics of Reliability, Effort, Gratitude, Attitude and Leadership.
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Regina Elementary Grandparents Day
Friday, April 26, 2024
8:30 AM Coffee and donut reception in the cafeteria, hosted by the Regina Foundation
9:00 AM Dismiss to classrooms for Bingo
9:45 AM Dismiss to Mass in the high school gym
10:00 AM Mass begins
11:00 AM End of Mass & conclusion of Grandparents' Day
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REMINDER
Regina Elementary Spring Book Fair
The Regina Spring Book Fair is happening next week April 22-26 in the Elementary Library! It will be open before & after school, during the Art Show, and after mass on Grandparents' Day. All proceeds go towards classroom books and supplies picked out by the teachers.
Feel free to check out Regina's book fair website to see what will be available: click HERE
You can also set up an e-Wallet for your child so they can purchase items cash free. Share it with family and friends if they want to contribute as well. Set one up HERE
Questions? Please contact Kelly Preuninger at kelmcgee1@gmail.com or Annie Pollock anniepollock4nl@gmail.com.
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REGINA
JR/SR HIGH
JH/HS Weekly Schedule
NEW
REGALS of the Week
RELIABILITY:
Allen Weng -8th &
Tristan Flores -11th
EFFORT:
Josie Santos -8th &
Andrew Greve -10th
GRATITUDE:
Gabe Harney -7th &
Quentin Mills -10th
ATTITUDE: Max Teagle -8th & Cate Klitgaard -12th
LEADERSHIP: Ben Wade -8th & Max Franklin -11th
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NEW
AP Exam Important Information
Parents of students who will be taking an AP exam, please click HERE for important information from Regina HS Counselor, Lynne Zoulek regarding the exam.
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Junior High Band Program Recognition
The Midwest Music Association (MAMA) presented a check for $750 to Parents in Support of the Arts designated to recognize and support the Regina Junior High Band. The check was presented to band director Tom Nelson by MAMA treasurer Dan Boddicker, supporter Terry Dickens -from Herteen & Stocker Jewlers, president Al Huntzinger, and board member Terry McCauley.
The organization has the goal of raising public awareness and support of musical excellence through concerts, performances and special events. They provide school-age youth a format to showcase their talents and further their music careers as well as to provide financial support and resources to youth music programs in middle schools in the communities where MAMA Hall of Fame Iowa LLC events are held.
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