REGAL WEEKLY

August 23-29, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

Centerwide

Welcome Back to School

Welcome New Teachers

Open Positions at Regina

Eucharistic Adoration Volunteers

Benchwarmer Tickets

Regal Rewards

Booster Club Pop's Patio Auction

Booster Club Hall of Fame Inductees

Spirit Store Upcoming Sale Dates


School Level Updates

Early Childhood Center

Elementary School

Jr/Sr High School


Looking Ahead

Calendar of Events

RESOURCES

Quick Links to what you need!


How to add funds to Lunch Accounts


REGAL TV


7th - 12th Activities Registration


Athletic Passes

Lands' End Uniforms


Used Uniforms - Facebook Group


Regal Rewards (Scrip)



Fall Activities Volunteer Sign-Up


Parish Websites & Programs

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Regina Families,


Welcome back to school!We are excited to welcome a record number of new students this year with over 1000 Regals!


Know of my prayers for students, staff and families we embrace this year's theme of a Year of Prayer! Be sure to review yesterday's updates to building security as we enjoy the smiles of teachers and students throughout the building today!


In Christ,

Walker Safety

The City of Iowa City will ensure that construction at the Rochester/First Avenue intersection will have a path on the north side of Rochester. Crossing guards will be crossing them from the northeast corner across 1st Avenue where they can then safely make it to school.

Back to School Information

Please be sure to continue to utilize the Back to School page on the Regina website for complete Back to School information at regina.org/backtoschool. You will find links and information for Dress Code, Calendar Dates, Handbooks, How to Add Funds to Lunch Accounts and much more!

Reminder

Please do not use our neighboring businesses parking lots as after school student pick up locations. These businesses are friends and supporters of Regina and their parking lots are intended for their customers.

*To make sure that you are seeing ALL the information included in this Regal Weekly, you may need to click a link at the bottom left of your email that says "Message Clipped - View Entire Message". The Regal Weekly will always end with the Looking Ahead calendar.

CENTER-WIDE NEWS & INFO

Welcome Back to School!

It’s a new year with new beginnings and new adventures. The possibilities are endless for our students and they are ready to get started. Just take a look at these smiles!

Welcome New Teachers

We have several new teachers to welcome for the 204-25 school year. Be on the lookout on Regina Facebook and Instagram, we will do more detailed social media posts to help you get to know each of our new staff members!

New Early Childhood Center teachers and staff include:

Front Row: Mr. Jonah Warren- Lamb Room Asst. Teacher, Mr. Eric Valadez- Lion Room Asst. Teacher.


Back Row: Mrs. Beth Warren- ECC Operations Coordinator, Mrs. Kimberlee Klein- ECC Director and Mrs. Liz Chew- Lamb Room Lead Teacher.

New Elementary teachers include:

Ms. Sarina Guzman- K-6 Computers/Technology Teacher and Ms. Ella Jirak- 2nd Grade Teacher.

New Jr/Sr High teachers include: (left to right)

Mr. Tara Opiola- HS Science, Mr. Jose Santana- Orchestra, Mr. Christopher Arp- Spanish, Mr. Daniel Jansen- Social Studies, Mr. David Zoeckler- Counselor, Mr. Byron Yoder- Social Studies, Mrs. Carolyn Hepperly- HS Art

Open Positions At Regina

Regina is currently hiring and seeking candidates to join our Regal Family!

Staff Positions

Click the link on the position to apply or share.

Coaching Positions

  • Head Baseball Coach
  • Asst. High School Softball
  • 7th Grade Boys Basketball
  • Junior High Girls Wrestling
  • Junior High Boys Wrestling Asst.


Questions regarding coaching positions can be directed to Activities Director Taylor Hotek.

REMINDER

Eucharistic Adoration Volunteers Needed

Regina Catholic Education Center is excited that we will continue to offer Eucharistic Adoration on first Fridays of the month in 2024-2025! In order for this to run smoothly, we are looking for adults who may have time in their day to sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament while students and/or classes come into the chapel for Adoration. Click HERE for more details and to sign up.

Questions? Contact Shelly Conlon at shelly.conlon@regina.org.

REMINDER

Benchwarmer Tickets are on sale NOW!

Every family should have received 5 tickets at Open House to sell and help us reach our goal of 2500 Benchwarmer Tickets sold. The funds raised from this fundraiser will support Regina with facilities maintenance and upkeep.


Here’s how the raffle works: - On your ticket you will have three (3) random teams listed for each of the 18 weeks of the regular NFL season. - The team scores are added together at the end of the week and the top four (4) highest scores along with the lowest score win prizes! If a team has a bye, their previous week’s score is used. - A total of $800 in prizes is given away each week and you can win multiple prizes throughout the season. - In the final week $1,000 is given away in prizes! The more tickets you purchase the more chances you have to win! The winners are posted weekly on the Regina website, on Regina Social Media, and in the Regal Weekly. To participate in all 18 weeks of the season make sure you purchase your ticket by 5 pm on Thursday, September 5th!


Need more tickets? Stop by the Regina Elementary, High School, or Foundation Offices to purchase your $20 ticket. Tickets can also be purchased online HERE.

Questions? Contact Special Events Coordinator, Jen Hoeger at jen.hoeger@regina.org.

REMINDER

Regal Rewards

Next Order Date: August 26

The volunteer position of Program Co-Coordinator is still open and available to start training now. This will be a co-coordinator position and will share the position responsibilities with Co-Coordinator Wendy Fountain! If you would be interested in helping please reach out at the email below.

Questions? Contact Michelle or Wendy at regalrewards@regina.org.

Booster Club

NEW

Pop's Patio

Who wants to watch the Regals from the POP’S PATIO?? Bidding to use the patio for the following home football games is open now !!

Bidding opens at $250 and will close to the highest bidder the Thursday before each respective football game. Patio reservation includes dinner for 20 people from Pop's BBQ (pulled pork, mac-n-cheese, cornbread, and water) and the best seats in the house to watch the game. Bid on it for a special occasion or a group going in together. LET’S GO REGALS!!

  • September 27th Cascade Homecoming: Click HERE to bid
  • October 4th West Branch: Click HERE to bid
  • October 18th Wilton Senior Night: Click HERE to bid

Questions? Contact Betsy Hoffman at reginaboosters.presidentelect@regina.org


NEW

Hall of Fame 2024 Induction

Booster Hall of Fame induction will take place at halftime of the Football game on Sept. 13th.

Please plan on attending the game and welcoming in these outstanding Regals:


Beth Labrecque Clark '92

Jeff Pacha '07

Chris "Shooter" Lehman '85

Julia Hunter Kanellis '11

NEW

Now Accepting 2025 Booster Club Hall of Fame Nominations

Do you know a Regina alum or retired coach who has greatly impacted Regina athletics? Please nominate him or her for consideration for the 2025(and beyond) Regina Boosters Hall of Fame. Athletes must have graduated from Regina and been out of school for 10 years. The deadline for nominations is September 28th. Click HERE for the online application.

REMINDER

Spirit Store Open Shopping Dates

Get stocked up on your new Spirit Wear for the 2024-25 school year!!

The Spirit Store will be open for IN PERSON shopping at the indoor store on these days:

  • August 28th: 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Jr/Sr High Back to School Night
  • September 5th: 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Home Volleyball Game
  • September 10th: 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Home Volleyball Game
  • More dates will be available at the outdoor store during home football games!

Online orders can be made anytime HERE

Questions? Contact spiritstore@regina.org


REGINA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

NEW

Playground Playdate & Ribbon Cutting

Please join us this Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 AM as we officially open the new ECC playground. We will have the playground blessed and have a popsicle play date to celebrate!

Questions? Please contact Special Events Coordinator, Jen Hoeger at jen.hoeger@regina.org.

Questions? Please message our ECC team on Procare with any questions or concerns, or contact the Early Childhood Center Director, Kimberlee Klein at kimberlee.klein@regina.org or Asst. Director Abbe Altman at abbe.altman@regina.org.

REGINA ELEMENTARY

UPDATE

Elementary Before & After School Care Program - FULL

Currently our AM/PM Program is at full capacity. If you are interested in signing up your student we invite you to add their name to the wait list. We will notify you if space becomes available.

Program Information

Wait list Sign-up


NEW

Home & School September Meeting

The next Home & School meeting will be September 5th @ 6:30 in the elementary library. Childcare will be provided.


Get involved with Home & School at Regina! Please fill out this form.

Questions? Contact Home & School President Ashley Campbell at homeandschool@regina.org.

REGINA JR/SR HIGH

REMINDER

National Honor Society

Current sophomore and junior students that have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 were sent an email with the membership application attached at the end of last school year. The applications are due September 4th, 2024; Students must complete the essay and required service hours.


The GPA requirement for NHS invitation necessitates three semesters’ worth of data. Additionally, students must make sure they have met the community scholarship, service, and character requirements. 


Criteria for Application include (but are not limited to):

  • Must be at least a junior at time of application
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
  • Must be a member of at least one Regina club/activity
  • Must have completed at least 10 hours of documentable community service during high school (service time during the school day does not count) 
  • Must not have had an in-school suspension, repeated detentions, or any instances of academic dishonesty within the last semester
  • Must be considered a person of good character by staff and students (not disrupting class/Mass, giving full effort in all classes, etc.)
  • Submit three short essays on provided topics regarding NHS pillars (Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character)


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

LOOKING AHEAD

CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP AT REGINA

2024-25 Athletic Passes  

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