September Newsletter
We're off and running!!!
Dear Families,
Welcome back or welcome to Regina! We are off to a great start. It is truly a blessing to work with the outstanding students, supportive parents, and exceptional staff we have at Regina.
This year we welcome 31 new students to Regina. Our students and teachers have been asked to help make those students feel like they have been at Regina for more thana few weeks. I ask the same from our parents to help make our new parents feel welcomed into our great community.
Please remember our drop-off procedures as we start the new year. When dropping off in the front loop, please pull forward as far as possible. This helps prevent traffic from backing up. You may also use the Events Entrance or front parking lot (no speed bumps!) if you do not want to drop your child off in the front loop. Thank you for helping to make our drop off run as smoothly and safely as possible.
This opening newsletter is also a good time revisit our procedures for questions and concerns. Please do not hesitate to let the appropriate coach, teacher, counselor, or administrator know if you have any questions or concerns. I firmly believe in the "chain of command" or handling issues at the source. I have found it is the most effective way to get your questions and concerns addressed.
I found the following prayer for peace of mind by Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini. I think it will be helpful for stress to start a school year or when worrying about addressing a concern.
Fortify me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to You so that Your will may be my will. Amen.
🎯 Theme for the Year: Rising Together!
Helpful Information
Why Daily Attendance Matters
✅ Missed Lessons = Missed Opportunities
Even one day out can mean falling behind on key lessons, activities, and class discussions.
📈 School Today, Success Tomorrow
Consistent attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic progress—and opens doors to future opportunities.
💪 Resilience in Action
Being present every day builds habits of responsibility, perseverance, and grit.
👯 Stronger Friendships
Daily attendance helps students form strong social bonds and feel more connected at school.
🧠 Healthier Habits
A consistent routine supports mental and physical wellness—for kids and families.
Need support getting your child to school?
We’re here to help. If your child is hesitant to come to school, reach out to Mr. Wirth or Mr. Zoeckler.
Meet Our New Staff
Kristi James
Administrative Assistant
Brodee Klein
Study Hall Supervisor
Marcela Rickels
Full-time Substitute Teacher
Maria Serra Recatala
7-12 Spanish Teacher
Justin Hunter
7-12 Theology Teacher
Brody Condon
5-12 Band Director
Schedule Information
Important Events
Homecoming Week
We start Homecoming week on Monday, September 14. Yes, 2 weeks from today! Here is a schedule of events for the week. Specific information on dress up days will be coming as part of a PK-12 message.
Tuesday: Home volleyball vs. Wilton @ 4:00
Wednesday: PK-12 Mass @ 9:30, Powder Puff & Ironman @ 6:00
Thursday: Cross Country @ Cascade
Friday: Football vs. Cardinal
Saturday: Dance @ 7:00
Monthly Reminder
We'd like to outline a rule for our student-athletes at Regina in regards to eligibility to play or practice each day.
We expect our students to be at school all 8 periods of the school day to be able to practice or play in their extracurricular activities. The exceptions to this rule would be if the student has a medical appointment (doctor, physical therapy, dentist, etc.) or administrator approved prior approval. Upon return from their appointment, students need to provide a note from the office where they were seen. If their appointment is at the end of the day, they need to bring the note to the office in the morning.
Each Wednesday, we hold Mass with all of our 7th-12th grade students to end the school day. Mass is important to who we are at Regina and our expectation is that students attend, just as they would a normal class.
This rule is put in place to hold students accountable for being in class and getting to school on time. The expectations for our students involved in activities is that that their classes take priority over their extra-curriculars.
