Regal Weekly May 12

REGAL WEEKLY

May 12th - May 16th

Regina Community,

As the school year winds down, we are enjoying the final moments of the school year! Yesterday we heard our Regals clapping and cheering for our new Pope Leo XIV, high school students are putting in great efforts with AP exams, and we are counting many “last” events for all students but especially our high school seniors. The beautiful weather continues to pull us all outside making it a good challenge for us to focus on and appreciate the people and events in front of us today.

For those returning, the one place we want you to look ahead is preparing for next school year. Below you will see an example of the “tuition agreements” that will be distributed at the start of August. A few items of note:

For Parish subsidy, families must be approved by their pastor by May 3 via this link.
For ESA, families must submit and finalize their application by June 30 here.
For example draft, all “adjustment amounts” are subject to change

Remember that all items listed are found here.

*Sample tuition agreement located HERE.

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

CENTER-WIDE NEWS & INFO

NEW

Missed the Jr/Sr High Yearbook Deadline?

No worries—we ordered just 8 extra copies of the'24-'25 Regina Jr/Sr High Yearbook: Capturing Joy! If you still want one, act fast! Once these are gone, that’s it. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this unforgettable year!

Grab yours here: https://tinyurl.com/regina25yearbook

*Note: We are a fall-delivery school as we capture the entire school year ending with baseball/softball in the summer. Yearbooks will be distributed Fall 2025.

Contact: Annie Gavin, Jr/Sr Yearbook Adviser, annie.gavin@regina.org

NEW

Bike to School Day & Bike Rodeo Announcement

BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY: Tuesday, May 13th

Start your day off right by biking to school! We are encouraging all students to hop on their bikes and pedal their way to school for a fun, healthy eco-friendly commute, All student riders will receive a breakfast snack upon arrival and be entered into a raffle for prizes at the Bike Rodeo.

BIKE RODEO: Tuesday, May 13th, 5:30-6:15 PM (Weather Permitting) Join us after school for a fun-filled Bike Rodeo featuring:

Helmet safety check (helmet required for participation)
Bicycle inspection
Bike handling skills practice
Riding practice
Bike challenges

Don't miss this opportunity to improve your cycling skills while having fun with friends and classmates! Remember to wear appropriate safety gear and follow all traffic rules when biking! We look forward to seeing you May 13th!

NEW

Alumni Sign-Bearers at Graduation

The tradition of alumni sign-bearers escorting the newest Regina graduates into the gym before Commencement will continue this year.

Alumni will meet outside the cafeteria at 1:40 pm. We love having multiple representatives for each class and encourage alumni parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends of the Class of 2025 to participate.

Questions? Contact the Regina Foundation Office at foundation@regina.org or 319-354-5866 if you are interested or have questions.

NEW

Calling all volunteers!

We are in desperate need for our concessions to finish out our spring sports. Please sign up if you can.

REMINDER

Order Your 2024-25 Preschool & Elementary Yearbook Today!

Yearbooks are now on sale for the 2024-25 school year! Don’t miss your chance to capture and remember all the special moments — pre-order yours now for just $20.

New this year: We’ve added 10 additional candid photo pages filled with fun, behind-the-scenes memories of students and school events!

Deadline to order is May 31.

Yearbooks must be pre-ordered to receive one in August.

Order HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Aubrey Stafford at 515-954-8593.

REMINDER

Bus Registration

Reminder to register for the school bus for the 2025 - 2026 school year. To register, click here.

REMINDER

Before and After School Care 25-26 Announcement:

All current AM/PM families in good standing will receive a link to register for the AM/PM program for the 25-26 school year on June 2, 2025. The email will come from Procare. Only re-register current AM/PM students in the elementary AM/PM program. Please register by June 14th to hold your spot for the 25-26 school year.

If you have a student that has been accepted for Kindergarten, you will receive a separate email that will include a Google Form on June 23rd.

Please email Hope Garbutt at hope.garbutt@regina.org if you have questions.

REMINDER

Regal Rewards Program Ending

The Regal Rewards program will conclude at the end of this school year. The final day to submit orders is May 19, and the last day to purchase eGift cards or for cash and carry is May 22. We are grateful to the many volunteers who have supported this program and look forward to future opportunities for family involvement at Regina.

REMINDER

Home and School Back to School Supplies

Now that registration, scholarship and ESA applications are checked off your list let home and school take care of your back to school supplies.

Avoid the chaos of the stores and lugging in multiple bags down the busy hallway. All ordered supplies will be waiting for your child in their new classroom at the back to school event in August. Let home and school take one thing off your already busy list so you can enjoy the sunny days of summer.

https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks

Code: REG015

For more info contact: cynthia.aloe@regina.org

REMINDER

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

REMINDER

See You on Thursday - 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.

REGINA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

We’ve had a fun-filled and meaningful week at the ECC! Our students continue to shine in so many ways, and we are so proud of the joy, curiosity, and kindness they bring each day. Here are a few highlights and important updates:

Popsicles with a Priest – Thank you to Father Rossmann for joining us on the playground!
Environmental & Life Skills Presentation – Scott Koepke brought his red wiggler worms for a fun, hands-on learning session.
STEAM Fun – We created sidewalk puffy paint with Ms. Jill!
Crowning of Mary – Deacon Angel led a beautiful procession as we honored Mary with flowers and prayer.
Story Hour – Ms. Casey from the Iowa City Public Library visited for a special storytime.
Pastries with a Parent – Thank you to all the families who joined us for this joyful gathering in the lunchroom!

We are so grateful for the memories we’re making together!

Upcoming Events & Reminders

Friday, May 16 – ECC Graduation | 10:30 a.m. | Regina High School Gym
Reception to follow in the Events Entrance Lobby.
Friday, May 16 – Last day of preschool for Pre-K Only students
Friday, May 23 – Last day of preschool for Pre-K with Wraparound Care

Thank you for your ongoing support, involvement, and the many thoughtful gestures shared during Teacher Appreciation Week. These meaningful moments and special experiences wouldn’t be possible without your partnership. We are all truly grateful for our incredible ECC community.

Wishing you a relaxing weekend and a wonderful week ahead!

With gratitude,

Kimberlee

Director, Regina Early Childhood Center

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