REGAL WEEKLY
April 7 - April 11, 2025
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Regina Community,
Academic excellence is a point of pride at Regina. Your children work hard during the school day and our teachers are committed to challenging them to reach high standards.
Next week we will conduct our annual state testing: ISASP. Students will be assessed in areas of reading, writing, math and some grades in science. ISASP is the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress, administered annually to students across the state. We are incredibly proud of how students perform. Regina consistently scores above other schools across the state and the diocese. We then use these assessments to help us track individual student growth and guide our work as a school.
Your role next week is simple but important: help your child get a good night’s sleep, eat a solid breakfast, and offer a few words of encouragement. That support makes a difference!
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ISASP Testing Reminder
The week of April 7 is also when ISASP's will be administered to grades 7-11. Testing will be done at the start of each school day from 8:15-9:30 on Monday through Thursday. Students will have their normal classes that week, just for not as long. Only 8th and 10th graders take the Science exam (Thursday) so 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students do not need to be at school that day until 9:30. Students in those grades who can't arrive late will report to their testing room for a study hall. Please remind your students to get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast prior to testing. The results of these tests are used to help monitor student and school progress.
View the schedule here.
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NEW
Regina Activities Photos
Be sure to regularly check out the Regina Activities photos located here. Digital downloads are available for purchase for $5 and will be sent directly to your phone!
Proceeds from photos will support Regina!
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Spring Book Fair Volunteers
The spring book fair is just around the corner and we are looking for volunteers! This is a great way to meet other families and a fun way to get involved at Regina. It is before and after school the week of April 28th. No experience is necessary. Sign up here
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Congratulations to Regina 8th graders Amelia Eapen and Sofia Contreras
Who placed 1st and 3rd, respectively, in the Junior High Diocesan Religion Bee! They will be part of the diocesan team that competes at the state level in May.
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REMINDER
Regina POPS Concert Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Reserve your seats now for the 2025 Regina Pops Concert!
Come enjoy performances of Broadway themed and other songs from choir, orchestra and band students from Regina High School with some invited performers from Regina Junior High. Don't miss this fun evening of entertainment that helps raise money for all K-12 arts programs!
Tickets will be sold at the door and we encourage you to reserve your seats in advance using this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BADA923A7FBC34-56068173-pops
All admission includes FREE pie and sparkling cider or water during intermission.
We still need some volunteer help! Please click HERE to sign up! Volunteers are needed to help pick up donated pies from Village Inn and Perkins, serve pies, and/or to help clean up after the event.
Questions? Contact PISA Volunteer Coordinator Donna Santillan at pisavolunteer@gmail.com,
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REMINDER
Current Sophomores & Juniors:
The fall internship portal is open and applications are due April 4th!
Get ahead of the curve and explore a career of interest. Make a wise investment in your future today by exploring career options through the Workplace Learning Connection student internship program. These experiences can help you make those important future education and career decisions. Please see Mr. Wirth or Mr. Zoeckler if you are interested or want more information.
For more information go to www.kirkwood.edu/wlc/internships.
For last names A-K contact Mr. Wirth (tyson.wirth@regina.org); for last names L-Z contact Mr. Zoeckler (david.zoeckler@regina.org)
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REMINDER
Dear Class of 2026 Parents and Other Interested Parties,
We hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to begin planning the Junior Class Post Prom party with the theme GAME NIGHT to take place in the Regina High School Gymnasium and Events Center immediately following Prom on April 26th! To make this event a success, we need your support and contributions.
How You Can Help:
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Door Prizes: We are seeking donations for door prizes or monetary contributions to purchase door prizes. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
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Games: We are looking for portable video games (Pac Man, Can Jam, Golden Tee, etc.) that can be easily transported, as well as board games and card tables/card games.
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Family Contributions: Families who would like to help support this safe and fun option for students are invited to donate. A suggested amount is $60 per family, which helps cover event expenses. Extra funds will go toward the senior trip. Cash or a check (made payable to Regina) can be dropped off in the high school office.
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Food Donations: There are opportunities to sign up to contribute or secure food donations for the event.
Please use the following link to sign up for door prize contributions and food donations: Post Prom Sign Up Genius
Please reply to Heather Erwin (heather-erwin@uiowa.edu or 319-621-5738) if you have games to loan for the day.
We will send another sign-up soon for help setting-up and volunteering on the day of the event.
Please contact Heather Erwin (heather-erwin@uiowa.edu/319-621-5738) or any member of our planning committee with questions or suggestions.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can create a fantastic and safe celebration for our juniors!
Sincerely,
After Prom Planning Committee
Heather Erwin, Colleen Bell, Jessica Greving, and Megan Recker
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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.
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REMINDER
Booster Club Lenten Fish Frys (Dine In or Carry Out):
3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, and 4/11 from 5pm-7pm, Regina Cafeteria
Adult Meals: Fried Cod, Fried Catfish, Fried Shrimp, or Baked Salmon with baked potato, corn, coleslaw, cottage cheese, and dinner roll-$14
Kids Meals: Cheese Pizza or Mac-n-Cheese with french fries and cookie-$5
Join us for BINGO $2 per card with GREAT prizes for all ages.
Call 319.338.5436 for carry out orders beginning at 4:30pm.
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REMINDER
REGINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Fifteen scholarships will be awarded to college-bound Regina seniors. College scholarship applications are due April 15.
Students and their families may view criteria and apply for scholarships online at foundation.regina.org. Scholarships will be awarded in May.
For more information, contact the Regina Foundation at foundation@regina.org or 319-354-5866.
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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 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.
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REGINA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
This Week at the ECC: Spotlight on the Lion Room
This week, the Lion Room is focusing on light and shadows. The children are exploring how shadows are formed, experimenting with flashlights and sunlight to observe different types of shadows. One activity involved students creating a shadow of their hand using white paint. They painted around their hand and noticed that when they moved their hand, a shadow was left behind. They learned that the sun shines on their hand but not on the area of paper that is covered by their hand, creating a shadow.
In religion, the children read the story of Abraham's visitors and learned about God's promise to Abraham. They are also preparing for kindergarten by reviewing classroom rules, expectations, and the importance of being a good friend to their classmates.
Upcoming Events:
- April 4: Ms. Casey from ICPL will visit to read to classrooms.
- April 9: Guest speaker Keith Kappeler will talk about farming and baby chicks.
- April 11: Guest speaker Jane Wilch will discuss waste reduction and recycling.
- April 16: Deacon Angel will lead a prayer service for Holy Week (parents are invited to join).
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April 18: Early dismissal – ECC will close at 11:30 AM.
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April 21: ECC will be closed for voluntary Parent-Teacher conferences.
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