REGAL WEEKLY

April 28 - May 2

Regina Community,


This month, we celebrate our volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month. We are called to serve: in our parishes, in our schools, and in our communities. At Regina, we are especially grateful for the ways our families give of their time and talents in the many ways they serve. 


We also have incredible models of what it looks like to serve with joy! We saw that in Pope Francis. We see it in our own pastors. We see it in the smiles of our Regina families (don’t miss the video below).


As I write this week from Florida, where I am attending a National Catholic Educational Convention along with a small team from Regina, we have reflected on our mission to serve. In our Catholic schools, we recognize that everything begins with relationship, especially our relationship with God. That relationship helps us understand who we are and when we are grounded in that relationship and understanding, we choose to live it out in service. 


Thank you to all who serve as volunteers. We love to connect with families in this way.


As we look toward the end of the year, we are grateful for all the ways you have supported our community. Stay tuned as we will share more opportunities to get involved next fall!

Please submit requests for the Regal Weekly HERE by Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

CENTER-WIDE NEWS & INFO

NEW

Iowa’s Education Savings Account (ESA)


ESA applications for the 2025-2026 school year are open and available in the ESA Portal.


All families regardless of income are encouraged to fill this out.

Click here for more information

NEW

Save the Date - Retirement Party


Please join us to celebrate the Retirements of: 

Tom Nelson

Christine Ney

Mary Rockafellow

Kris Rutt


On May 15 from 2:30-5pm in the Regina Cafeteria. 


We are seeking volunteers to help with set up for the event at 1:15pm. Please sign up here if you are interested in volunteering to help set up. 

NEW

Home and School


Hello Regal Families,

Our last chance to stock the teachers' lounges with treats this year is right around the corner! Please check out the sign up and contact Abby if you have any questions!


Thanks for all your help this year spoiling our teachers with treats!




NEW

The Spring Book Fair is next week!


Please plan to stop by before or after school the week of April 28th to stop at the book fair. We open at 7:30 every morning and are open from 3-4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and 2-3 on Thursday. We are also open on Friday after Grandparents' Day mass. Choose from exciting titles or some fun school supplies - we have a lot of great stuff! Hosted by Home & School with all profits going directly back to the library. We hope to see you then! If not, feel free to shop our online book fair here!

REMINDER

Kingery Character Endowment Award


Nominate a favorite 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. To complete a nomination and view a list of past recipients, go to https://foundation.regina.org/kingery-character-endowment-fund.


Nominations are due by April 30.


Contact: foundation@regina.org or 319-354-5866 for questions.

REMINDER

GreenState Credit Union will match donations to Regina April 1-30!


The GreenState Credit Union Give & Grow School Match Program offers GreenState members the opportunity for donor matching up to $500 per household to the school foundations in markets where GreenState has a branch location. A minimum of $25 is required. Total gifts made to the Regina Foundation will be matched up to $5,000!


Donations can be submitted through this website. 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.

REMINDER

ECC Movie with the Student Ambassadors


ECC Parents enjoy a morning out while your student enjoys a movie morning with the student ambassadors! Join us on Saturday, May 3rd from 9-11am. Students can wear their pjs, bring a blanket and/or stuffie and enjoy the morning with popcorn and a movie. 


Sign up here!

REGINA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER


This Week in the ECC: Spotlight on the Nature Center & STEAM!


This week, we’re shining a light on the Nature Center and our STEAM activities! Both Specials continued their Earth Day discussions, helping students learn how to care for our planet.



In STEAM, Ms. Jill emphasized the importance of keeping the Earth clean and shared ways we can all help protect the environment. Students then got creative by painting their own miniature world ornaments!

Over at the Nature Center, students rolled up their sleeves and got to work starting their gardens and tidying up the area. They planted carrots, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, flowers, and even watermelon plants! The watermelon plants will stay in the classrooms so students can closely observe their growth.

Upcoming Events in the ECC:

  • April 28 – Guest Speaker: Chris from Pawsitive Vibez (with his pet skunk, “Mr. Sushi”!)
  • May 2 – Goodies with Grandfriends | 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
  • May 5 – Guest Speaker: Scott Koepke on “Red Wiggler Worms”
  • May 7 – Crowning of Mary with Deacon Angel | 10:00 AM
  • May 9 – Pastries with Parents in the cafeteria | 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
  • May 9 – Storytime with Ms. Casey from ICPL
  • May 16 – PreK Graduation | Last day of Preschool for AM & PM PreK programs
  • May 23 – Last Day of School for wrap-around care
  • June 2 – Summer Camp begins!

LOOKING AHEAD

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