Monday, February 27, 2012

1st ANNUAL CUPCAKE CAMP!

La Reina students participated in the 1st Annual Cupcake Camp in Ventura County on February 26th.   This charity event brought together professional and amateur bakers to compete and sell cupcakes. All proceeds for the cupcakes were donated to cancer research.

Congratulations to the Regents who made over $800!! All the proceeds went to the WELLNESS COMMUNITY OF VENTURA COUNTY.

A special Congratulations to Megan Larratt '15. Megan beat out over 30 contestants in winning “Best Tasting” cupcake in the Youth Division.

PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE - MARCH 1ST

You are invited to join us for our upcoming “Principal’s Coffee” on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 8:15am in La Reina’s Cafeteria.  Dr. Shannon Gomez will be presenting the “State of the School” as well as leading a discussion on the film A Race to Nowhere which was shown at La Reina in the fall of this school year.  The administrative team will also be present to answer any questions you may have regarding La Reina.  This hour-long gathering is also an opportunity to meet with other La Reina parents.  RSVPs are not necessary.  A continental breakfast will be served.  We hope to see you there!

Friday, February 24, 2012

KATHRYN PIETROLUNGO '97 NAMED HEAD OF YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

The La Reina community congratulates Kathryn Pietrolungo '97 who was named chairwoman of the California Young Lawyers Association Board.  As noted in The Ventura County Star, Kathryn believes that "The CYLA is really there to help new lawyers transition from being law students into being good lawyers.  We're there to provide as much help as we can through networking or education programs geared to new attorneys."  Thank you, Kathryn, for taking your Regent spirit of service and leadership into the community.   Follow this link for a feature article in The Star.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

SOCCER TEAM ADVANCES TO QUARTER FINALS!

Congratulations to our Soccer Team for advancing to the CIF Quarter Finals!  Be sure to come cheer on the Regents as they play Marymount on Friday, February 24th at 3 p.m. at California Lutheran University.  There is no charge to attend.  Go Regents!!!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

EAT AT SNAPPER JACK'S - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH

Mark your calendar and enjoy a meal a Snapper Jack's Taco Shack  AND raise funds for La Reina!

Gather up your friends, and meet other La Reina families at Snapper Jack's Taco Shack on Wednesday, February 29th from 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.   This fundraiser is valid at the Thousand Oaks location only:  604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

You MUST PRINT THIS FLYER and bring it with you when you order.  La Reina will receive 20% of sales.

This fundraiser is sponsored by La Reina's Scrip and Dads' Committees as well as the La Reina High School Parent Guild.  Thank you for supporting La Reina High School!

SOCCER TEAM ADVANCES IN PLAYOFFS

Good luck to the LRHS Soccer Team as they play in game #2 of the playoffs!  Come and cheer the Regents on as they play this afternoon at California Lutheran University at 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE - MARCH 1ST

You are invited to join us for our upcoming “Principal’s Coffee” on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 8:15am in La Reina’s Cafeteria.  Dr. Shannon Gomez will be presenting the “State of the School” as well as leading a discussion on the film A Race to Nowhere which was shown at La Reina in the fall of this school year.  The administrative team will also be present to answer any questions you may have regarding La Reina.  This hour-long gathering is also an opportunity to meet with other La Reina parents.  RSVPs are not necessary.  A continental breakfast will be served.  We hope to see you there!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

REGENT BASKETBALL VARSITY FEATURED IN THOUSAND OAKS ACORN

Be sure to check out a feature article on the Regent varsity basketball team--follow this link to meet the Frontier League co-champions!  Go Regents!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

VARSITY BASKETBALL- CIF PLAYOFFS BEGIN THURSDAY!

The Varsity Basketball team won its fifth straight game on Thursday, beating Santa Paula, 40 - 34.  The victory made the Regents the Champions of the Frontier League.  This Thursday, February 16th at 7 p.m. they play Whittier Christian in the first round of the CIF playoffs.  The game is at home, so please come and support the League-Champion Regents!  Tickets are $5.00 for students and $8.00 for adults.

Monday, February 13, 2012

CAMPUS MINISTRY SWEET SHOPPE - THIS WEEK!

Visit the Campus Ministry Sweet Shoppe this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Campus Ministry Office, Room 203 during lunch.  There will be sweets, treats and hair accessories by Haircandi available for sale and all money raised will go to the KIVA Foundation and Gift of Life, LA.

ATTENTION JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS!

Attention Junior High School Parents!  Junior High School Parent College Information Night

“PREPARING FOR COLLEGE”
It is never too early to start preparing for college admissions!

Please join us on Wednesday, February 22nd in the LRHS cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. to learn what you can do now to start preparing your daughter for college.  Receive information on:

• Understanding the early adolescent
• University of California
• California State University
• Private Colleges
• Benefits of a Community College
• Differences within each system
• What it really takes to be accepted
• What are colleges looking for
• And much more

Reservations are recommended. To ensure a copy of the workshop materials, RSVP to Mrs. Nancy La Belle at lrhscollege@lareina.com

Thursday, February 9, 2012

REGENTS CAPTURE FRONTIER LEAGUE BASKETBALL CO-CHAMPIONSHIP

By a score of 40-34 over Santa Paula, the Regent basketball varsity captured the Frontier League co-championship tonight.  The Regents share the championship with Villanova, but will enter CIF play-offs as the first place team.   The play-off schedule will be announced on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Before the game, the last regular season home game, seniors Paige Bartholomew and Ivana Vergot were honored by their team-mates.

VARSITY BASKETBALL PLAYS FOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TONIGHT!

Everyone is invited to come and cheer on our Varsity Basketball Team as they play for the Fronier League Championship vs. Santa Paula tonight!   The game starts at 7:00 p.m. and will take place in the La Reina Gym.  Go Regents!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

ANONYMOUS DONOR PLEDGES TO MATCH LEGACY & PROMISE DONATIONS

La Reina High School is most grateful to an anonymous donor who has pledged a matching gift for the Legacy & Promise Annual Fund.   Here are the details of the challenge gift.  Contributions need to be:

• made to the Legacy & Promise Annual Fund
• from parents of members of the Class of 2012--who have not already made a donation this year,
• and received by March 31, 2012.

The pledge is for a grand total of $3,000.  For further information, contact Sr. Lisa Megaffin, Director of Advancement by email or at 805-495-6494, ext. 382.  And special thanks to this great donor and to our Legacy & Promise phone-a-thon volunteers.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MASS - THIS THURSDAY

Please join us at the Circle of Friends Mass this Thursday, February 9th at 8:15 a.m. in the La Reina Chapel.  Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Dave Heney and is followed by discussion, sweets and coffee.  Everyone is welcome to attend!  Bring a friend!  If you have any questions, please contact Ana Posadas at 805-289-6558.

Friday, February 3, 2012

THANK YOU TO THE REGENT STUDENTS AND PARENTS!


The La Reina faculty and staff wishes to thank Parent Guild members (both cooks and the hostesses pictured above)for a most delicious Appreciation Luncheon today, and the students for their kind words written to each of us.  La Reina High School is blessed to have each of you as members of our La Reina family.  May you know the blessings of Catholic Schools Week throughout the year! 

Thursday, February 2, 2012

CLASS OF 2015 LEADS LEGACY & PROMISE ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN

Congratulations to the Class of 2015, leaders in the participation campaign for the Legacy & Promise Annual Fund or other Regent causes!  Annual fund donations are tax-deductible and make an incredible impact on the education of every Regent.  Thank you to those parents who have already joined this campaign.

The benefits of a La Reina education are many.  Yolanda Wood, grandmother of Danica Frye '08, shared one of Danica's observations.  "Although I will soon be graduating from Pepperdine University and heading for an internship with NBC Nightly News, my La Reina education is something that I would do all over again."

Current standings (based on a parent cash donation since July 1, 2011) are:

Class of 2015 - 26%
Class of 2013 - 23%
Class of 2014 - 22.9%
Class of 2017 - 22.4%
Class of 2016 - 19.6%
Class of 2012 - 18.9%

A crew of parent volunteers will conduct a phone-a-thon during the weeks of February 6 and 13, inviting parents to help us reach our goal of 100% parent participation.  To make a one-time or recurring on-line donation, follow this link.
Legacy & Promise donations may be unrestricted (for the most pressing needs) or they may be directed to financial aid or any other Regent program or department.   Check out the recently updated wish list for specific donation ideas recommended by the LRHS faculty and staff.

We are grateful for donations in any amount--every gift makes an impact!  For further information or to volunteer for the phone-a-thon, contact Sr. Lisa Megaffin at 805-495-6494, ext. 382 or by email.  Thank you and God bless you for investing in the Regents of La Reina High School.

PS--Many corporations, such as Amgen, Bank of America, Verizon and Edison match donor gifts--a great way to double your investment in the Regents!

SPRINGTIME IN PARIS - BOUTIQUE AND LUNCHEON!

The Alumnae Association and the Parent Guild would like to invite you and the special women in your life - mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and mentors - to join them at a Boutique and Luncheon!

This event will feature top local vendors and lunch will be provided by StoneFire Grill.

Don't miss this fun afternoon on Sunday, March 18th from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The cost is $25.00 per person, please click here for complete information and to sign up.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

BECCA KOVAL '12 SIGNS NCAA LETTER OF INTENT

Congratulations to Senior Becca Koval who signed her NCAA Letter of Intent to play soccer at Rice University in the Fall.  Becca is the Regents' four-year varsity starter, twice named the Most Valuable Player and has served two seasons as the Regents' team captain.  Becca scored 40 career goals with 26 assists.

Becca chose to attend Rice over Harvard, Vanderbilt and Clemson.  Becca said, "I chose Rice because of the elite academics and quality soccer program.  The coaches and team presented an atmosphere that made me feel at home.  I knew it was the right place for me!"

Becca is pictured signing her letter of intent with her father, Jeffrey and her mother Lisa.

LEILA FLANAGAN '15 LEADS EFFORTS TO FIGHT HUNGER

The February 1 edition of The Star features an article about Leila Flanagan '15 and her efforts to fight hunger through "Manna Mondays."  Follow this link for the full article.  The La Reina community is proud of Leila and her compassionate and active concern for those who are hungry.