"...where quality and the individual count..." WISH LIST
(Updated October 30, 2007) The Regent staff is dedicated to providing the quality education that is La Reina's tradition. The following items and opportunities, identified by the staff, will greatly enhance the students' learning and personal growth in many different areas. Full or partial donations for any of these needs will be greatly appreciated. ITEM 1.1: Adopt-a-Regent
Consistent with the philosophy of the Sisters of Notre Dame and La Reina High School, every effort is made to provide a quality education for deserving students, regardless of the family's financial situation. Benefactors are invited to "Adopt-a-Regent," underwriting tuition costs for the 2007-08 school year: For the year: | $8,300.00 | For one semester: | $4,150.00 | For one quarter: | $2,075.00 | For one month: | $830.00 | For one week: | $207.50 | For one day: | $41.50 |
ITEM 1.2: Kairos Retreat Sponsor
Deserving students need financial aid to assist with the costs of the Kairos Retreat. Donations are appreciated in any amount.
ITEM 1.3: Gina Torrey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Students with marked academic improvement are eligible to receive the Gina Torrey Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Gina Torrey '73. Donations are appreciated in any amount.
ITEM 1.4: Queen of Angels Scholarship Fund
This scholarship, funded totally by donations, is awarded to La Reina students who have a parent employed as a member of La Reina’s faculty or staff. Donations are appreciated in any amount.
ITEM 2.1: Staff Development
Maintaining the outstanding La Reina faculty requires a substantial commitment to staff development. Over the years, school-funded in-service opportunities for the faculty have helped to develop: * Spiritual growth activities for the students in religion classes, retreats and
Campus Ministry activities; * The strength of Advanced Placement courses in 12 areas; In May, 2007, 52% of the students in grades 10 through 12 took Advanced Placement exams
in 12 subject areas. The Advanced Placement passing rate was 89%. * The integration of technology throughout the curriculum; * A variety of teaching methodologies which meet varied student learning styles; * Staff skills and certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid. Teachers often share the results of workshops and in-service classes among themselves at the monthly Faculty Meetings, at department meetings, through conferences with department chairpersons and through informal discussion.
COST: $ 250 per teacher or $ 10,000 for the school year - Donations are appreciated in any amount.
ITEM 3.1: TI 84 Viewing Screen Package
Students will be able to see the procedures for operating a calculator through a viewscreen panel and an overhead projector, greatly enhancing instruction in science and geometry. The TI 84 is preloaded with software applications. This item is an upgrade for a TI 83 currently in use, and students in grades 8 through 12 will benefit from this donation.
Cost: $350
ITEM 3.2: Turning Point in U.S. History DVD's - 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries
This library of 12 DVD's from PBS provides short snippets of information that pinpoint historical events, breakthroughs and innovations. The junior high, senior high and Advanced Placement United States history classes will be able to use these videos.
Cost: $500
ITEM 3.3: Winning Sports for Girls
This set of books, written for both junior and senior high students, provides detailed information on nine different sports. The collection will update the library's references on athletics.
Cost: $300
ITEM 3.4: Curtain Call Library of Dance
These volumes explore a range of dancing styles and artistic expressions. They will expand the current librarya collection on dance as an art form and they will be useful for both junior and senior high students.
Cost: $150
ITEM 3.5: Discovery Education Unitedstreaming License
Research indicates that “millennial learners” are visual learners who benefit from technology in the classroom and who need challenging methodologies. These short video clips are easy to use and enhance instruction. They can also be used to increase critical thinking skills, encourage an interest in current events and increase facility in a foreign language.
COST: $1,795 for a one-year license ITEM 3.6: White Boards
Several teachers need additional white board space for writing daily class goals, homework and general reminders for the students. The measurement of each white board is 4 feet by 6 feet.
COST: $425 each
ITEM 4.2: Digital Cameras
The La Reina yearbook staff would benefit from one (or more) digital cameras with a capacity of 5 megapixels. Students will learn digital photography and electronic graphic design while improving the quality of the yearbook and the efficiency of production.
COST: $600 (Gently used digital cameras with at least 4 megapixels would also be appreciated. For further information, contact Robin Fontana at 805-495-6494 X 363.)
ITEM 4.3: Portable Sound System Speaker and Microphone
The school recently acquired a new portable sound system. An additional speaker (with matching stand) and a cordless microphone will make this system even more functional for the many different student and parent activities which use the system.
COST: $1,150
ITEM 4.3: Choral Risers
Earlier this year, La Reina started an extra-curricular choral group, the “Regent Singers.” The new chorus will be featured at various presentations, but a set of risers is needed to accommodate the singers. The risers will also be used for theater productions, liturgical singers and other assemblies.
COST: $1,600
ITEM 4.4: Portable Staging
Portable staging pieces with telescoping legs are rented for La Reina’s theater productions, Renaissance Festival, etc. Owning this equipment would be more cost-efficient and would permit more flexibility in scheduling the auditorium/gymnasium for performing arts and athletics groups. A total of 14 pieces is needed.
COST: $700 for each of the 14 units - Donations are appreciated in any amount.
ITEM 4.5: Theatrical Dimming Equipment
The theatrical dimming equipment currently in use is too old to be repaired. A digital system of dimmer packs, which supply the remote control of stage lights, is needed. These lights are used for rallies, student performances, theatrical productiosn, the annual Renaissance Festival and guest speakers.
COST: $12, 250 - Donations are appreciated in any amount.
ITEM 4.6: Banners for Liturgies
Transforming the La Reina gym into a “cathedral” for student liturgies is a real challenge! These two banners, measuring 4 feet by 12 feet each, will help to create a prayerful environment. Made of elegant satin fabric, these banners depict historical symbols of faith: the Trinity, the kingship of Christ and the queenship of Mary.
COST: $550 for each of the two banners, including wall mount fixtures
ITEM 5.1: Digital Video Projector Systems
Student learning is facilitated through audio-visuals and computerized presentations using software such as Powerpoint or real-time internet research in a classroom setting. A recent campus improvement was the installation of a computer projection system in 10 classrooms. (During the summer of 2006, electrical upgrades were completed to accommodate these new systems.) The several systems previously available to the teachers were in great demand in the course of the school day, so this is a real and immediate need. Each digital video projector system includes a ceiling-mounted, classroom-quality digital video projector, audio speaker system, combination DVD/VCR, amplifier, control box and cabling. Existing classroom computers will be incorporated into these systems. A current goal is to install the same capability in the remaining 13 classrooms.
COST: $ 7,500 per system - Donations are appreciated in any amount.
ITEM 5.2: Mobile Laptop Computer Lab
The two existing computer labs (Room 418 and the Library) are regularly used for large-group instruction/ research. A mobile laptop computer lab will offer maximum flexibility and provide many opportunities to increase student learning as technology is integrated into instruction. Since every classroom has wireless network capability, any room has the potential to be an internet-accessible computer laboratory/classroom with a fleet of 30 laptop computers. The system includes a local network, printer and cart.
COST: $42,500 - Donations are appreciated in any amount. In addition, Legacy & Promise donations underwrite the current greatest needs including scholarships, instructional and activities enrichment, technology upgrades, and capital/campus improvements. For more information on any of these ways to support La Reina High School, please contact Sister M. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D.
Director of Development • La Reina High School
106 W. Janss Rd. • Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805.495.6494 X 382 • lmegaffin@lareina.com All donations are tax-deductible, subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations and guidelines. Consult a financial or legal adviser for personalized information on tax benefits. La Reina's nonprofit tax identification number is 95-2381453. Thank you and God bless you for all of your generous support for the current and future Regents!
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