Development Wishlist

"...where quality and the individual count..."

WISH LIST
(Updated July 24, 2009)

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.

To donate a wish list item online, follow this link, and indicate the Item Number and/or Item Name in the field marked with an asterisk. 

The students and staff are also very grateful to parents and friends who donated funds for WISH LIST items in the recent past, such as ceiling-mounted digital video projectors, infant simulators for psychology classes, digital cameras, reference books, computer software and video/DVD sets.

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 2009-10 school year.  (Please note, these amounts reflect the annual tuition divided by the specific time period.)

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:  World & United States Maps
Social studies classes will benefit from a set of "roll-down" world and United States maps, to be mounted in Room 102.    This addition will be particularly useful for the new Global Studies class which will start in the second semester.
COST:  $800


ITEM 3.2:  Electronic Balances
The Science Department needs five electronic balances which can measure up to 410 grams with 0.01 grams readability.   Biology, chemistry and physics classes will use them to measure mass in density and osmosis experiments as well as in separating mixtures.  These electronic balances will replace triple beam balances which are inefficient and do not permit the analysis of larger beakers and liquids.
COST:  $360 each


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 3.5:  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 3.7:  Science Lab Tables - NEW WISH LIST ITEM!

The Science Department needs to replace the traditional student desks (which have a sloping top) in Room 207.  Tables suitable for lab work in physics classes and robotics activities are needed.  Approximately 50 physics students (juniors and seniors) and 20 robotics students (all grade levels) will have a more functional work space with 12 student tables.  A teacher's demonstration table will also improve the students' ability to observe explanations and preliminary activities.
COST:  $350 for each of the 12 student tables; $525 for the demonstration table


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 4.4:  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 4.7:  Upright Rehearsal Piano
The La Reina Singers, Regent Performers and Liturgical Singers need a new rehearsal piano since the current piano does not maintain accurate tuning.  It is imperative that instrumental pitch be accurate when training young and receptive ears and voices.
COST:  $4,000 - Donations are appreciated in any amount.


ITEM 4.8:  Large Upright Performance Piano
The La Reina Singers, Regent Performers, Liturgical Singers and student body will benefit from a performance piano.  This piano will be used to accompany the singing at student body liturgies and performing arts events throughout the school year.  The current performance piano does not maintain accurate tuning, making it difficult to play with other instruments.
COST:  $10,000 - Donations are appreciated in any amount.


ITEM 5.2: Mobile MAC Laptop Computer Lab
The original computer labs (Room 418 and the Library) and a mobile PC laptop lab are regularly used for large-group instruction/ research.  A mobile MAC laptop computer lab will offer maximum flexibility and provide many opportunities to increase student learning as technology is integrated into instruction.   The MAC platform is particularly ideal for the study of visual arts.  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:   $42,000 - 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!