Thank You Home & School For a Fantastic Staff Appreciation Week!

Our teachers and staff really felt the love and support this week! From the wonderful yard signs, and sidewalk chalk messages, to the delightfully delicious catered lunches and snacks to the fun spirit Regina t-shirt that everyone received- there is no better place to be than at Regina!! A big THANK YOU to the Regina Home & School Association and everyone who contributed to make this week so special!

Go Regals!

Thank You Hills Bank for Classroom Cash!

Hills Bank recently dropped off our check for the Regina Classroom Cash fund in the amount of $1,404.35!!!

Would YOU like to earn money for the Regina Education Center? Hills Bank has a program that will do just that. Classroom Cash® empowers you to earn money for Regina each time you make a purchase with your Hills Bank debit card. There is no cost to you; it's a great way for us to make a difference in our community schools-together.

Since the program began in 2004, $46,049.43 has been donated to the Regina Foundation and over $1.28 million has been earned for all schools in the program. These funds are used to support programs and services that enhance student educational experiences. If you already have a Hills Bank debit card, simply fill out an application at www.HillsBank.com/ClassroomCash or visit any Hills Bank location. If you are not a Hills Bank customer and wish to earn Classroom Cash, you can visit a Hills Bank location and apply for a checking account with a Hills Bank debit card.

Make a difference for the Regina Education Center today with Classroom Cash!

Regina Dance Marathon Trivia Night Fundraiser

Come out for a night of fun and fundraising for Regina's Dance Marathon! Sunday Nov 21st from 6-8pm in the multipurpose room at Regina (above the cafeteria)

•  Get your friends or family together!
•  $25 per team, prizes available for the top teams (all checks must be made payable to UI Dance Marathon as this is a direct donation to UI Dance Marathon)
•  Enter at events entrance doors- (from back parking lot)

 Please email [email protected] or [email protected]

 to register ahead of time so that we have an idea of the number of teams- walk ups are also fine.

Legend of the Fall Trail Run

Gather your family and friends and join us for the 20th-anniversary Legend of Fall Trail Run Thanksgiving morning, with a run through Hickory Hill Park. The run honors Coach Bob Brown who started the Regina Cross Country Program in 1987 and passed away in 2007 from Pancreatic Cancer. Coach Brown led life with the motto, Nothing But Your Best and his legacy continues today. The race begins at 8 am on the Regina High School track. To register for the run click HERE

They are also looking for volunteers to help with registration, to bring homemade or store-bought snacks after the run, and to help with clean-up.

For more information about volunteering and to sign up to help-  click HERE

They also need volunteers to drop off pumpkin pies to the winners in each age group - click HERE

Past Yearbooks for Sale!

We have opened the vaults and are selling yearbooks all the way back from 1994, just in time for the holidays! Aside from 1996, we have limited supply from every year so get yours while you can!

• Years 94-2000: $20
• Years 2001-2010: $30
• Years 2011-20: $35

To order, please email [email protected] with your name and the year(s) of the book(s) you want to purchase. Checks or cash are accepted. Please make checks out to Regina Catholic Education Center (in the memo put Yearbooks). 

Books can be picked up at the Regina High School Office. For an additional $5, we can send books to you via the USPS. If you order more than one book, we will discount each additional purchase $5.

Lasagna Fundraiser Pick Up Reminder

• Lasagna Pick Up: The yummy 9 x 13 ready to bake lasagna will be waiting for you to pick up at the Regina Cafeteria on Sunday, Nov. 21st between 3- 5 pm.
• If you are unable to pick up your lasagna on the 21st, please contact Carolyn Sueppel to make delivery arrangements.

Questions? Contact Carolyn Sueppel at [email protected].

PISA Christmas Fundraiser

PISA (Parents in Support of the Arts) is a parent led group that supports ALL K-12 Fine Arts programs at Regina. Their annual Christmastime fundraiser with a new twist is happening NOW.

The online CW Home Catalog has gourmet snacks, candles, housewares, and all kinds of fun gift items that will get shipped directly to your home! Regina PISA will receive 25% of all orders!

Support Regina ARTS programs while you do your holiday shopping!

CW HOME CATALOG Gift Orders

• Orders Due Online Friday, December 3rd
• To order Click HERE and register your info and use Regina's Organization ID: 23224
• Pay online when you order - everything ships directly to you!

Questions?: Please contact Danelle Stipes, at [email protected], or by phone at 865-385-9965 (text works too!)

Regina Spirit Store

Get your Christmas shopping started with the Virtual Spirit Store hosted through The T-shirt Mill. The store closew on 11/21. All orders will be ready to pickup in the Regal Spirit Store during the home basketball games on 12/14.

Click HERE to order.

If you need something sooner, please check out the Regina Spirit Store online.

Questions? Contact Keely Hinkel, Spirit Store Coordinator at [email protected].

Sign Up to Volunteer at Regina Winter Activities

The full list of ticket takers and concession stand volunteer needs are posted in one convenient Sign-up Genius for Regina Winter Activities.

Please review the list and sign up for a slot or two - especially if you have a student that is participating.

Click HERE to sign up and check the Quick Links section going forward each week!

St. Wenceslaus Altar & Rosary Society is having its Holiday Bazaar this weekend. Saturday Nov. 20 from 8-11 am and 3-6 pm AND Sunday Nov. 21 from 9 am-noon. Come for the cinnamon rolls and kolaches stay for the bazaar.

St. Patrick's Church, is hosting a church Community Garden Hot Chocolate and Linzer Cookies event on Saturday, December 11th after Mass at 5:30 PM.

REGINA SPECIAL EVENTS SECTION

Follow Regina Special Events on Social Media!

for the most up-to-date information!

Instagram: regina_special_events or click to follow at: https://www.instagram.com/regina_special_events/

Facebook Group Page: Regina Special Events or click to join

at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/287170193414018

Regina Gala 2022

Shopping on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

Think of it as

"Regina Blue Friday" or "Gala Gold Monday"

Friday, November 26th is the notorious retail shopping day, Black Friday and Monday, November 29th is the ever popular Cyber Monday!

We are now collecting 2022 Regina Gala live and silent auction items. Please think of Regina while you do your holiday shopping in person or online! You can take advantage of those great deals to contribute to creative auction packages for Regina while you shop for your holiday gifts! 

Need Some Donation Ideas?

For a list of suggested theme gift baskets click HERE

Also check out our Amazon wish list HERE

Proceeds from this event will directly benefit

Regina students, faculty and staff.



Questions? Contact Trish Kohl, Special Events Coordinator at [email protected].

Regina Benchwarmers

Thank you to everyone who is participating in the Regina Benchwarmer Raffle.

The following people are Week #10 Winners, Congratulations!!

REGINA PRESCHOOL

Next Week's Theme: Thanksgiving!

Check in with your preschool students to ask them what projects they have been working on and about books we are reading that go along with our theme for the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving!

Preschool Update - The preschoolers are practicing sign language for the upcoming December virtual Christmas Program on Dec. 8/9. This will be live streamed /recorded so that all can view it Each classroom has their own program and will be learning different actions/signs to songs, and each teacher will let parents know what to practice at home with their preschoolers. Have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy quality time with your families!

Shop Til You Drop for Preschool Families

What: FREE BABYSITTING

by Regina Student Ambassadors and certified staff

When: December 4^th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: Regina Kindergarten Classroom

Who: Current Regina Preschool Parents (& preschoolers-Bunny, Bear, Buddy)

Why: So, Regina Preschool Parents can do their holiday shopping… without curious eyes

How: To register please click HERE

Any questions? Please contact Regina Admissions Director, Pam at 319.499.9006 [email protected]

Registration deadline is November 26^th or when capacity is reached. (18 children)  

REGINA ELEMENTARY

Rotary Club Dictionary Donation

Phil Shive, Regina graduate from Class of 1977, and a Rotary Club member delivered new dictionaries to all three fourth grade rooms this week. These are no ordinary dictionaries. These books have information about the states, the constitution, sign language and the longest word in English dictionary!

The Rotary Club generously gives this to 4th graders each year. We were happy to have Phil back in the building after a year off due to COVID. Phil's daughter, Meredith, is also a graduate of Regina from the Class of 2007.

Opus Honor Choir

Sixth grader Millie Fuhrmann was invited and participated in the 5th & 6th grade 2021 Opus Honor Choir yesterday at the Iowa State campus in Ames.

Over 2100 students were nominated by their directors for only 720 positions in the four choirs. Congratulations to Millie and vocal music teacher Dr. Travis Richter on this prestigious accomplishment!

Dress Code Updates

Beginning November 1st, we went into full winter dress code. This means no shorts, and leggings must be worn with skorts/jumpers. We also remind families to please send warm clothes and coats for outdoor recess. Please help us keep your children warm and comfortable during school.

REGINA JR/SR HIGH

Please Pass the Love is hosting an online parent support group and an online high school student support group to provide direct services in the community. 

Peer support groups are cost effective, cost saving, and evidenced-based. Individuals receiving peer support report an increased quality of life and are better able to manage their overall health needs. By providing this kind of support, Please Pass the Love is hoping to engage young people and their families to create sustainable change within their own lives and recognize they are not alone in these struggles. Through these support groups we hope to bring individuals together and empower one another by problem solving, listening, and sharing words of encouragement and support. Click HERE to learn more and register online

Regina High School Speech Club

Speech Club is back for grades 9-12!

Sign up to participate HERE

• We have a new speech club coach, alumnae Kristin Fuhrmann (who also works in Regina Cafeteria)
• Kristin has been a speech competition judge since 2004 so she will have great insight and ideas.
• The first competition is January 15 and Regina is hosting!
• Fun Fact - Kristin's parents were both founding members of the first Regina Speech Club and at one time both served as president of the organization.

Questions? Contact Kristin Fuhrmann with any questions at [email protected].

FAFSA Financial Aid for College

We are seeing the first reports for FAFSA completion rates across the state. Regina is currently ranked 5th in the whole state; 41 % of Regina seniors and their family have completed their FAFSA Financial Aid for college. This compares to the state average of 19%. Keep up the good work! If you have a senior student planning to attend college next fall, file your FAFSA this fall.

Upcoming College Visits:

Nov. 22 - Iowa Wesleyan University

College Funding Programs for Students and Families

Iowa students and families can participate in college funding programs offered by Iowa Student Loan. Each program for the 2021–2022 school year promotes essential concepts in saving for and financing college for all participants.

Click HERE for more information about

• Nov. 1–March 11: Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship
• Anytime: Student Planning Pointers for Parents

Doorway to College - ZAPS

Doorway to College will provide ZAPS test-prep seminar at Regina High School.  

Target audience: Sophomores and Juniors planning to attend a four-year college or university after high school

ACT Test Prep at Regina High School - Cost: $100

Monday, January 17, 2022 - Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sign up at www.doorwaytocollege.com

Kirkwood Community College Automotive Technology

November 18th Kirkwood Community College’s Automotive Technology program is looking to showcase their facility for students, parents and community members from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

Click HERE for more information

Junior Girls

The Iowa City American Legion Auxiliary is looking to find their next candidate for Iowa Girls State.

This prestigious honor involves a week-long Government leadership program at Drake University June 19- 24, 2022. See Mrs. Zoulek for more information.

Please click HERE for Information and Deadlines about:

• AP Exam Sign-up
• ACT, PSAT and SAT Prep Sessions
• Kirkwood and UIowa Registration