REGAL WEEKLY
September 7-11
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We are excited to share Regina Catholic Schools’ updated mission statement:
To educate and form disciples of Jesus Christ through the Catholic faith.
Our mission has not changed. Our Catholic faith and the formation of our students have always been at the center of who we are. What we have done is put that purpose into words that are clear, memorable, and easy to use.
This update came through a thoughtful process that included our School Board and Board committee, pastors, faculty and staff, school leadership, and students. We considered several versions and gathered feedback along the way.
One of the best parts of the process was that a group of Regina student leaders ultimately proposed the wording that the Board selected. The School Board unanimously approved the statement, and Bishop Walsh has also given his approval.
This mission now gives us a clear statement of why Regina exists. It will help guide our work, our decisions, and the way we continue to serve and form our students.
To educate and form disciples of Jesus Christ through the Catholic faith.
We are excited for our Regina community to begin using it and living it together.
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Coming up!
- Labor Day - No School - Monday, September 7
- Approve Tuition in Odyssey by September 10
- Homecoming Week - September 14-19
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The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make
his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his
countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
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NEW Message from the Business Office
When sending checks to school, please include your student's first and last name in the memo along with what the check is for. This will help make sure the checks are credited to the correct accounts. This is very important for lunch accounts.
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NEW Homecoming Theme Days
Regina Homecoming is the week of September 14-18th and this year's theme is The Great Gatsby!
Students are welcome to participate in the following theme days. Participation is optional, K-12 students who do not participate in the theme must wear their school uniform.
- Mon. Sept 14 - A Night at the Gatsby's: Pajamas and Comfy Clothes
- Tues. Sept 15 - Midnight in Manhattan: Black and Gold Clothes
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Wed. Sept 16 - What would Gatsby carry?: K-12 Uniforms must wear uniforms due to mass. Grades 7-12 may bring anything but a backpack. Preschool stuffed animal day.
- Thurs. Sept 17 - Old money v. New money: Old Money = wear polos, sweaters, loafers, neutral colors or New Money = wear flashy outfits, suits, sparkles, sunglasses. Preschool - costumes and dress up clothes are welcome.
- Fri. Sept 18 - Gatsby goes Navy and Gold: Navy and Gold (Regal Spirit)
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REMINDER Fall 2026 ESA Action Needed
All families participating in Iowa's ESA program for the 2026-2027 school year should have received an important email from Odyssey to confirm their student's Fall 2026 Tuition.
If you received a reminder email this means you have not yet completed this important step.
Regina's goal is to have all families approve Fall Tuition before September 10th!
Reminder: ESA funds are a payment method from the State of Iowa via Odyssey.
If you need any assistance, please contact the Tuition Office, Michelle K, tuition@regina.org or via phone 319-337-2580 ext 1800. We're happy to help you!
Next Up!
Tuition account information was distributed to parents on September 1st - the first tuition payment will be due on September 20th. Be on the lookout for an email over the next few days from Blackbaud, Regina's Tuition Management system.
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REMINDER Eucharistic Adoration
We invite adults to spend one hour in Eucharistic Adoration at Regina High School on the First Friday of each month. Your presence provides a beautiful witness of faith and offers our students the opportunity to encounter Christ in prayer. Please consider giving one hour of your time to pray for our students, teachers, and school community.
Sign up here.
For questions please contact Shelly Conlon, shelly.conlon@regina.org.
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We have had another great week of preschool! During our second week we continued learning our routines, getting to know one another, and having lots of fun! We truly appreciate everyone’s flexibility, patience, and kindness as we navigate these first few weeks of school together.
If you have any paperwork to turn in, please give it to your classroom teacher so we can make sure it gets where it belongs. This includes eyesight forms, pumpkin patch permission slips and money, Benchwarmer forms, allergy and medication forms, and anything else that needs to be turned in. If you drop your child off using carline, just send a message through Procare to let your child’s classroom know that they have items in their bag to turn in. Thank you for helping us keep everything organized and running smoothly!
Questions or concerns? Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kimberlee Klein - Kimberlee.klein@regina.org
Madeline Villhauer - Madeline.villhauer@regina.org
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NEW Jr/Sr High Newsletter
Please find the Jr/Sr High Monthly newsletter here.
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REMINDER Regina National Honor Society
Senior 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. The applications are not due until September 4th, 2026. The Induction ceremony will be at 7 p.m. on September 23, 2026. Students must make sure they have met the community scholarship, service, and character requirements.
Questions? Please feel free to contact faculty sponsor Lisa Moore, lisa.moore@regina.org.
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NEW Home & School Volunteers Needed
High School Student and Adult Volunteers are needed for Regina Elementary's Back to School Night on Thursday, September 24.
Sign up to Volunteer Here.
Questions about volunteering, please contact Lauren Walker, homeandschool.secretary@regina.org
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NEW Booster Club Pink Sale
Help support breast cancer awareness with the exclusive Regina Pink Sale. The store closes Sept 9!
Wear your pink gear to our Sept 29 varsity volleyball game! The Regina Booster Club will present Team Breast Friends with the proceeds at the game. 👑🏐
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REMINDER Regina Benchwarmers were due YESTERDAY!
You can still turn in your tickets to be included in future weeks. Winners will be announced each Tuesday on social media and the Regina website beginning Sept 13th.
Funds from this fundraiser help fund school programs, activities, general mantainance and upgrades to the school buildings.
For more information and to participate click here.
Questions? Contact: Jennifer Hoeger, special.events@regina.org
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REMINDER PISA Fall Mums Sale
PISA's Fall Mums sale is now open through Monday, Sept 14 at 5pm. You can order your mums here. Mums will be available for pick up on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 1:30pm-6:00pm in the Regina front parking lot or you can choose to get home delivery! All proceeds will support Regina's Fine Arts programs.
Mums are $15 and are available in many beautiful colors!
Volunteers are needed to help unload and organize mums, assist with on-site sales, and to be delivery drivers. We also looking to borrow some wagons to help transport mums to people's vehicles. You can sign up to volunteer or lend us your wagon here.
For questions please contact PISA Fundraising Chair, Shannon Olney at pisa.fundraising@regina.org.
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REMINDER Join Parents in Support of the Arts
PISA welcomes everyone back to Regina for the new school year and invites you to get involved with helping to support the arts for all students in PK - 12th grade! All parents/guardians are welcome to join our PISA meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the Regina Elementary Library.
The fall meeting schedule will be:
September 17
October 15
November 19
Please come and check it out! If you would like to receive reminders about meetings and information about other PISA activities, please sign-up here.
PISA hosts fundraisers throughout the year that help us to raise money for visual arts, band, orchestra, choir, plays, musicals and speech. You can contribute by making a purchase or helping
to volunteer at any of our events!
For more information about PISA please contact PISA President, Leigh Ann Randak at pisa.president@regina.org.
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NEW Sacramental Preparation
All Families of Regina students that are to receive the sacrament of reconcilliation, first communion and confirmation are reminded that preparation for these sacraments are through the parishes. Please contact your home parish for more information.
St. Mary
St. Patrick
St. Thomas More
St. Wenceslaus
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NEW Job Opening - Dioscese of Davenport
The Diocese of Davenport is currently looking for a Director of Evangelization. This will be a full- time exempt position.
JOB PRIMARY PURPOSE/FUNCTION
Inspired by the mission of the Diocese of Davenport, "As a Eucharistic community, we live out Jesus' call to go and make disciples of all nations and to love God and neighbor," the Director of Evangelization serves as a strategic leader who advances a culture of missionary discipleship throughout the Diocese. The Director collaborates with Diocesan offices, parishes, schools, clergy, religious, and lay leaders to proclaim the Gospel in ways that are compelling, invitational, and relevant to today's world.
Through the integrated use of evangelization, storytelling, communication, marketing, and digital engagement, the Director assists parishes and Diocesan ministries to share the mission of the Church given by Jesus Christ. The Director develops and implements strategies that inspire engagement, strengthen parish vitality, foster belonging, and reach those who have become disconnected from the Church as well as those who have never encountered the Gospel.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Tiara Hatfield
hatfield@davenportdiocese.org
780 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
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