SPIRIT OF LA REINA AWARDS!

La Reina High School is pleased to announce the "Spirit of La Reina" awards.  Three awards will be given annually to:

• An alumna
• Alumnae parent(s)
• Current parent(s).

These individuals will be recognized for:

• Their personal values which reflect La Reina's philosophy and spirit, specifically Gospel-living, community and family spirit, loyalty, a global perspective, leadership for justice, integrity, service and responsible citizenship
• Distinguished service to La Reina, service which has had a profound impact on the entire school community over the years.

This award:

• Differs from the Distinguished Alumna Award which recognizes an alumna for sharing her talents with the community.
• Is designed to recognize volunteers, and so current and former staff member are not eligible.
• Will be presented at the annual Parent Guild Auction, held on the first Saturday in November.

Current parents, alumnae parents, alumnae and staff may make nominations.  Award winners will be determined by the LRHS faculty and staff. 

Follow this link for the Nomination Form.  Please note that nominations are due by July 31, 2013.
For further information, contact Sr. Lisa Megaffin at lmegaffin@lareina.com or 805-495-6494, ext. 382.

VOLUNTEERS INVITED!

The Sisters of Notre Dame are hosting a Jubilee Reception in the LRHS gym on Saturday, July 13.  Student, parent and alumnae volunteers are invited to help with various aspects of the event. 

Centerpiece Preparation and Gym Set-up
Friday, July 12, 1:00 until approximately 4:00 p.m.

Reception Hostesses
Saturday, July 13, 1:00 p.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m.

"Many hands and many hearts work miracles."  To volunteer, please contact Sr. Lisa Megaffin at lmegaffin@lareina.com or 805-402-8623.  All volunteers can be assured of the prayerful gratitude of the Sisters of Notre Dame.

KUDOS TO LA REINA'S DAD'S COMMITTEE!

Kudos to the La Reina’s Dad’s committee!!

The BJ’s fundraiser held on Weds, May 22 raised $221.69 – thanks to those of you that supported this fundraiser!

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If any La Reina parents are interested in sponsoring a restaurant fundraiser,

the Dad’s committee would love to talk with you about coordinating a “fun” raiser! Please contact either Dad’s Committee Co-Chairs:

Steve Sickle Steven.Sickle@healthnet.com

Alan Hurd  ahurd@pacificahotels.com

^{Thank you for your continued support!}

SUMMER HOURS

SUMMER HOURS: ADMINISTRATION & BUSINESS OFFICES-2013

Monday, June 3rd through Friday, July 26th: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 4TH - SCHOOL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED

Monday, July 29th regular office hours begin:  7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
           
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7th
SCHOOL OFFICES OPEN 1 - 5 p.m.

PICTURE DAYS ARE HERE!

All students need to have their school photos for the 2013-14 school year taken in the gym from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

May 20 – Grades 7 and 8
May 21 – Grades 9 and 10
May 22 – Grade 11

Pictures are available for purchase:
Click here for more information

EAT AT BJ's AND RAISE MONEY FOR LA REINA!!!

Looking for a place to meet & unwind after exams or graduation practice?  La Reina’s Dad’s committee invites everyone to a delicious way to raise money @ BJ’s Restaurant, in Westlake Village, Wednesday May 22nd from 11 am until Midnight!

Enjoy great food, and a famous BJ’s Pizookie , with your family & friends and BJ’s will donate 15% of food sales back to LA REINA for each flyer presented!

Click here to print the flyer, or go to School Wires. Flyers also located in the Information rack in the mail lobby.

BJ’s Pizookie, another reason to say… “WOW - I LOVE THIS PLACE!”

 

SUMMER ENRICHMENT AT LA REINA !

Priority registration for Summer Enrichment at La Reina ends this Friday, May 10. With priority registration, the registration fee is $50, with $25 for each additionall family member. Registration after May 10 incurs a $75 registration fee, with $50 for each additional family member.

Boys and girls entering grades 4-11 can enjoy an expanded array of enrichment opportunities from academics, visual and performing arts, and sports & fitness. For incoming students, this is a great way to meet new classmates and become familiar with La Reina. For students not attending La Reina this fall, Summer Enrichment is an opportunity to learn some of the secrets that make La Reina students so successful.

Click here to learn more and register now!

 

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS - MAY 9TH

Please join us for the last Circle of Friends Mass of the school year, Thursday, May 9th at 8:15 a.m. in the La Reina Chapel. Everyone is welcome to attend; please bring a friend!

Mass will be celebrated from 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel.  Mass will be followed by a discussion led by Fr. Dave Heney in the cafeteria at 8:45 a.m., with sweets and coffee. The topic of this month's discussion is "Challenging Issues We Face With Our Children."   Come equipped with your questions!  We hope to see you there.  "Worry about nothing, pray for everything!"

THANK YOU BLOOD DRIVE DONORS!

A great big thank you to everyone who helped to make our Spring Blood Drive a success! The drive was held on Thursday, April 25, 2013.  United Blood Services of Ventura County appreciates the opportunity to replenish the county blood supply with the help of La Reina parents and students. UBS joins with us in thanking these donors whose generous "gift of life" we acknowledge today:

Jessica Ames '13, Daniela Bussard '13, Caitlin Carlson '13, Annalisa Chesser '13, Denise Davies, Hannah Delsohn '13, Robin Fontana, Isabella Lynch '14, Christine Matus, Brighid McEveety '13, Rebecca Rivera '13, Alex Roland, '13, Mary Claire Tieman '14 and Ariel Williams '13.

SARAH EDWARDS '17 RECEIVES AWARD FROM THE NCTE PROMISING YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAM

Congratulations to Sarah Edwards ’17 who received an award of the highest distinction from the 2013 NCTE Promising Young Writers Program.  Schools nominated 211 students to participate in the 2013 program.  Students submitted two pieces of writing which were evaluated by national judges on content, purpose, audience, tone, word choice, organization, development and style. 

REGENT RIDERS - 2012-13 OVERALL HIGHPOINT TEAM RESERVE CHAMPIONS!

Congratulations to the La Reina Equestrian Team – IEL Overall Highpoint Team, Reserve Champions 2012-2013!    The Regent Riders were also the Novice Overall Team Champions, The Freshman Overall Team Reserve Champions and the Junior Varsity Overall Reserve Team Champions.  Congratulations also to our Seniors Stacey Bacheller and Emily Goldberg on earning IEL scholarships, 2 of only 5 total seniors from all 73 participating schools to do so!!!

 

 

COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS!

Congratulations to the following students who did a great job at the County Science Fair:

Sarah Edwards '17 received $50 from the American Petroleum Institute and earned 1st place in Physics.  Alanna Hurd '17 received Honorable Mention in Math, Computers and Electronics and received $100 from the American Petroleum Institute.  Parker Ornellas '17  earned 1st place in Animal Behavioral Science.  Grace Resnik '17 earned 1st place in Human Biology.  Alexandra Cerny '17 received Honorable Mention in Microbiology. Deanna Rice '17 received Honorable Mention in Product Science. Isabella Bonvino '17 earned 3rd place in Zoology.

Sarah Edwards, Grace Resnick and Parker Ornellas will be taking their projects to the State Science Fair next Tuesday.   Congratulations and good luck!

Top row:  Parker Ornellas, Alexandra Cerny, Sarah Edwards, Deanna Rice, Isabella Bonivo
Bottom row:  Grace Resnik and Isabella Brignardello (designer of the science fair poster!)

AFTER THE AUCTION SURVEY

The Parent Guild Auctions are a long tradition at La Reina High School and the 29th Annual Parent Guild Auction in 2012 was a big success.  We truly appreciate the participation of our parents, alumnae and members of the community.  We are in the process of planning our 30th Annual Parent Guild Auction which will take place November 2, 2013. 

In order to make our 30th the best ever, we would love your feedback on this 12 question survey.  Please respond by April 30th; this survey should take 3 minutes or less.  We appreciate your time and support of the students!

COMMUNITY JUDGES NEEDED FOR SPEECH AND DEBATE!

The California High School Speech Association is holding it's State Tournament April 19-21st at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch, located in the Santa Clarita valley.

Our local league, the Tri-Valley Forensics League, is hosting this years state tournament.  There is a desperate need for community judges.  Our league is asking for teachers, parents, coaches to sign up.  Judges will not be paid, however they will be fed!  No prior experience is necessary.  Please consider signing up to be a community judge! 

 

You can register online at www.joyoftournaments.com/ca/chssa/info.asp

Thank you for your continues support of the La Reina Speech and Debate teams!

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MASS - THIS THURSDAY

Please join us for the Circle of Friends Mass, this Thursday, April 11th at 8:15 a.m. in the La Reina Chapel.  Everyone is welcome to attend; please bring a friend!   Mass will be followed by a discussion led by Fr. Dave Heney in the cafeteria, with sweets and coffee. We hope to see you there!

MOCK TRIAL TEAM WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

For the third time in a row, the La Reina Mock Trial Team has won the State Mock Trial Competition! Congratulations to the team members and coaches!

 

Team Members:

•  Lena Melillo '13 - Captain
•  Elizabeth Hribal '13 - Captain
•  Olivia Aulicino '14
•  Ryanne Bamieh '14
•  Camilah Hamideh '14
•  Nisha Srinivasa '14
•  Devin Montgomery '15
•  Edie Sussman '15
•  Ally Zlaket '15
•  Callan Buechsenschuetz '16

 

Mock Trial Advisor  -Liz Harlacher

Attorney Coaches - Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust, Ron Bamieh, Gretchen Buechsenschuetz, Danielle Desmeth, Jean Wentz.

 

We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!  Way to Go Regents!

For pictures and all the details, please click here.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2013 EVENING OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

The La Reina community congratulates the winners of the 2013 Evening of Excellence Awards:

Academics - Liberal Arts - Elizabeth Hribal '13

Academics - Math/Science - Stacey Bacheller '13

Arts - Audrey Askegard '13

Athletics - Bess Grode '13

Christian Service - Caitlin Campbell '13

Communication Arts - Lena Melillo '13

Julie Award - Marisa Orlow '13

Leadership - Melina Coto '14

 

The 31st Annual Evening of Excellence will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at the Los Robles Banquet Center.  Invitations will be mailed within the next few days.  For reservation information, contact Barbara Lilley.  Follow this link for sponsorship information.

 

 

CALLING ALL GOLFERS!

The La Reina Athletic Booster Club is holding its 9th annual golf tournament on Thursday, May 2nd at the Moorpark Country Club.  Check in time starts at 9:30 am with tee off at 11:45.  The cost is $200.00 dollars per golfer and all proceeds go to fund La Reina Athletics!

The Booster Club would like to encourage La Reina parents to enjoy a fun day of golf, food, raffle prizes and camaraderie.  Tournament festivities include a buffet lunch, a silent auction, 15 minute massages, golf contests, pizza and much more!

If you would like to volunteer to assist the day of the tournament or with the tournament committee email Booster Club President Dave Tankenson at Dtankenson@aol.com

All proceeds go to support 7th through 12th grade athletics at La Reina.


Golf Tournament - Player Registration Form

Golf Tournment - Sponsorship Opportunities

LA REINA LACROSSE!

The La Reina Lacrosse team is official!  The first practice took place last Sunday at school, and was well and enthusiastically attended! The team is starting on basic skills training, so no prior experience is required. As some of you may know, Lacrosse is the fastest growing girl's sport in the United States, and is a fast paced, exciting game.  Everyone is welcome to come and try it out!

WHO:  Open to all interested girls from 7th – 12th grade.

WHAT: 6 two hour practices, taught by the area's top women's Lacrosse coach.  Girls will learn the sport's fundamentals and get a chance to scrimmage each other.

WHEN: The following Sunday afternoons from 3 – 5pm : March 10th, 17th, 24th  April 14th, 28th and May 5th.

WHERE:  La Reina Softball field to start and possible fields in Conejo Valley.

COST  $75 to cover field and coaching expense for all practices.  Fee will be billed through TADS.  Girls will need to provide goggles, mouthguard and a lacrosse stick.  All can be purchased locally for under $100.  (Note:  Stacy Lee has some beginner sticks that can be loaned out) 

WHY: To introduce girls to this fast growing and exciting sport.  Our objective is to lay the foundation for a 2013 – 14 Varsity team.

QUESTIONS?: Please contact Stacy Lee at stacylee95@gmail.com

CALLING ALL ALUMNAE/MOCK TRIAL TEAM MEMBERS

As the Regents' 2013 Mock Trial Team prepare for the state tournament next weekend, we are creating an important list.  All alumnae who were members of an LRHS Mock Trial Team and who are now attorneys (or preparing to be attorneys) are asked to contact Sr. Lisa Megaffin by email.  This is the information we are seeking:  name, graduation year, undergraduate degree and college, law school, current employer and title.  Thanks for your help and please cheer on your fellow Regents as they go to state as the defending champions! 

JOIN THE CHAMPIONS!

Alumnae, parents and friends of the Regents are cordially invited to sponsor the defending state Mock Trial Champions as they represent Ventura County at the California State competition, March 22 through 24, in Riverside.   The Regents' 2013 title marks the 18th county championship since 1990!  The team has also won state titles in 2008, 2011 and 2012, and Empire Mock Trial World Championships in 2011 and 2012.

Follow this link for complete sponsorship information, or follow this link to donate online, indicating Legacy & Promise Annual Fund, Other, Mock Trial. 

Thank you for believing in the Regents of La Reina High School!  For further information, contact Sr. Lisa Megaffin at 805-495-6494, ext. 382.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MASS - THURSDAY, MARCH 14

Please join us for La Reina's Circle of Friends Mass Thursday, March 14th at 8:15 a.m. in the La Reina Chapel.   Come and enjoy mass celebrated by Fr. Dave Heney followed by open discussion and a light breakfast.   Everyone is invited! Bring a friend!

8:15-8:45 a.m.  Mass
8:45-9:30 a.m.  Coffee and open discussion led by Fr. Dave

During this Lenten season our discussion will focus on the Passion of Jesus Christ and how it saves us. 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

UCLA Health Systems is recruiting student or alumnae volunteers to help at an Open House...

UCLA Health
100 Moody Court
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Thursday, March 7
5 pm to 8 pm

Volunteers need to be age 17 or older.

To confirm commitment to this volunteer activity, or for more information, email Nickie Bonner at nbonner@mednet.ucla.edu

Regents Capture Ventura County Mock Trial Championship

After four nights of intense trials, the La Reina Regents were named champions of the 2013 Ventura County Mock Trial competition.  This marks the 18th county title for the Regents since 1990.

 

 

Shown in this photo are team members (front row) Olivia Aulicino '14, Camilah Hamideh '14, and Nisha Srinivasa '14; (back row) Elizabeth Hribal '13, Ryanne Bamieh '14, Callan Buechsenschuetz '16, Devin Montgomery '15, Edie Sussman '15, Ally Zlaket '15 and Lena Melillo '13.   Coaches include Liz Harlacher, faculty adviser, and attorney coaches Ron Bamieh, Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust '96, Gretchen Buechsenschuetz, Jean Wentz and Daniello Desmeth.

Ryanne Bamieh '14 also earned a first place award as Pretrial Attorney for the Prosecution, while Lena Melillo '13 was voted Most Valuable Player for La Reina by other teams.

The Regents now advance--as defending champions--to the California State Competition in late March.

VOCAL ENSEMBLE SINGS AT GRAND OAKS

The La Reina Vocal Ensemble made Valentine's Day a happy one for the seniors at Grand Oaks Senior Living in Thousand Oaks.  Everyone appreciated their spectacular singing, great smiles and friendly attitudes!

SPRINGTIME IN PARIS BOUTIQUE & LUNCHEON

La Reina High School Alumnae Association and Parent Guild cordially invite YOU and the special women in your life - mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, sister, mentors - to join them at a Boutique and Luncheon.  This afternoon of lunch and shopping features top local vendors selling purses, jewelry, candles, accessories, clothing and much more!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

La Reina High School Gymnasium

Lunch provided by Stonefire Grill.  Event proceeds will benefit the LRHS scholarship funds.

Click here for the complete invitation and the RSVP form.  Cost is $25.00 per person.  Get your RSVP in today, as this event SOLD OUT last year! 

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MASS - THIS THURSDAY

Please join us for the Circle of Friends Mass, this Thursday, February 14th at 8:15 a.m. in the La Reina Chapel. Mass will be followed by a discussion led by Fr. Dave Heney in the cafeteria, with sweets and coffee. We hope to see you there!

KATRIONA JACKSON '13 SIGNS NCAA LETTER OF INTENT!

Katriona Jackson '13 has signed her NCAA letter of intent to play field hockey for UC Davis.  Katriona was recruited by three other Division 1 NCAA programs, but felt that UC Davis was the best fit for her  She verbally committed in the summer of 2012, and was happy to sign her national letter of intent this February.  Congratulations Katriona!

Katriona signs as her parents look on.

COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT - FEBRUARY 20TH

Please join us!  La Reina High School welcomes your participation in our “College Planning Night” to be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013.  The evening, for parents and students, has been designed for grade levels 7 through 11.  Attendees will choose three workshops from a wide variety of offerings.  College Planning Night is a great opportunity to gain insight, knowledge, and skills to help with the college planning process.  It’s never too early to start thinking about college!

Workshop selection is on a “first come, first served” basis.    Click here for a complete list of the college workshops that will be available.  To register for the workshops, send an e-mail, to Nancy La Belle, LRHS College Counselor, at lrhscollege@lareina.com

FUNDRAISER AT PRESTO PASTA - FEBRUARY 5TH!!!

What could be better than a tasty pasta dinner & donating to La Reina?

Next Tuesday, February 5th , the Parent Guild Dad’s Committee is hosting a multi-location restaurant fundraiser at Presto Pasta in Newbury Park, Camarillo, AND Ventura.  For a flyer click here - print out extras for friends and family!  You must present the flyer when ordering.

Eat anytime on February 5th and 20% of your total bill will be donated to La Reina! So grab your friends and family, save the date and mangia!!

SPRING MUSICAL - INTO THE WOODS

Into The Woods, Jr., is a musical based on classic fairy tales Rated G

The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch—meet and interact on their journeys.   In a funny and engaging way this show gets people thinking about the stories with which they've grown up and the ethical issues raised therein. 

Audience children will be invited to participate in three pre-show scenes (Snow White, Hansel & Gretel and Sleeping Beauty) beginning at 2:20 p.m.  Into The Woods, Jr. begins at 2:30 p.m. 

 

Showtimes:

 

Saturday, March 16th at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday March 17th at 2:30 p.m.

 

Friday, March 22nd at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 23rd at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

 

Click here to reserve your tickets!

 

 

 

ROBOTICS ADVANCES TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Congratulations to 8th graders Deanna Rice and Michaela Crispin for their outstanding effort at Pierce College robotics competition on Saturday.  As well as being Tournament Finalists, they received the Amaze Award for their high scoring, robustly designed robot.  They are now eligible to compete in the State Championships at Santa Clara on March 15th.  Great job Regents!

COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT

Save the date!  This is the year that La Reina High School will present “College Planning Night” (this event is held every other year).   College Planning Night will take place Wednesday, February 20^th  from 6:15 - 8:40 p.m.  The evening, for parents and students, has been designed for grade levels 7 through 11.  Attendees will choose three workshops from a wide variety of offerings.  College Planning Night is a great opportunity to gain insight, knowledge, and skills to help with the college planning process.  It’s never too early to start thinking about college!  Workshop offerings and registration forms will be available soon.  For more information, please contact Nancy LaBelle at nlabelle@lareina.com
 

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MASS - THIS THURSDAY

Please join us for the Circle of Friends Mass, this Thursday, January 10th at 8:15 a.m. in the La Reina Chapel.  Mass will be followed by a discussion led by Fr. Dave Heney in the cafeteria, with sweets and coffee.  We hope to see you there!

COLLEGE FAIR THIS TUESDAY AT LUNCH!

Everyone is invited to the college fair this Tuesday, January 8th at lunch.  La Reina alums will be coming from 25 different colleges to talk to you and answer your questions.  The fair will be held on the grass next to the chapel.  See you there!