Friday, April 26, 2013

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.

Friday, April 19, 2013

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. 

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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!!!
 
 

Friday, April 12, 2013

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!)



Thursday, April 11, 2013

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!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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!

Monday, April 8, 2013

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!