A Word From the Head
With the school closure for today and tomorrow, it is obvious that we took a posture of caution. We regret any inconveniences this decision may have caused your families. Based on our knowledge this afternoon, we hope and pray that all will be back to normal soon. At this time we are still scheduled for our Saturday events (baseball game and athletic banquet). We will update our communication regarding weekend events tomorrow afternoon by 5:00 pm.
To restate the situation, as of 7:00pm yesterday evening a Regents student and parent tested positive for flu (possibly Type A influenza). At this time we are awaiting test results to see if this is the North American Flu, also called the Swine Flu. We are listening to the authorities and seeking direction as new information is discovered.
If you have questions about your own health, we encourage you to read the information on the CDC website at http://www.regents-austin.com/cf_enotify/linkforward.cfm?n=143&u=242&m=de&dest=http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineflu_outbreak_001 and/or contact your family physician.
We are reviewing our schedules for next week, and currently have no reason to cancel any events, classes or field trips. Next week the School of Logic students are planning to travel for their annual field trips. We will take all precautions, and hopefully we will enjoy these trips as scheduled. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we anticipate a speedy return to school.
Grammar News
6th Grade Parents Mark Your Calendars!
Thursday, May 14th at 8:15am - Please join us in Knight's Hall (in School of Rhetoric) for a rising 7th grade parent meeting. We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions. Tell all your friends!
Lend a Helping Hand
Consider helping us with the washing, drying and ironing of the Grandparents Day Bandanas. If you are willing to take a bundle home and return by the end of the school year, please contact Melissa or Doreen in the Grammar School office.
Ephesians Chapel
May 15th at 8:15am in the gym. Mark your calendar for our annual Ephesians Chapel. Kindergarten through 6th grade will recite. Plan to arrive early for the best parking - we will begin promptly at 8:15.
Last Day of School - May 21st
The last day of school is rapidly approaching. There will be NO Grammar School carpool on the last day - parents can begin picking up their students at 11:30am in their classroom. The 2009 School Year concludes at 12:00 noon. Happy summer!
School of Logic News High School Sports 101
Thursday, May 14th from 6:15pm - 7:30pm in the gym. For all current 8th graders and their parents, please join Coach Beck and his staff. You won't want to miss this important and informative meeting regarding what life is like as a high school athlete at Regents.
- Monday, May 4th will be a regular day of school (as regular as a day can be with all of us SO EXCITED about our trips).
- Tuesday morning the 7th grade leaves at 7:30 and the 8th grade leaves at 8:15. For other details please see the Bible pages posted on Edline.
- No school on Friday, May 8th (a day of rest after the trips).
- The final schedule is posted on the School of Logic page under ‘News.'
School of Rhetoric News
Letter Jackets
Monday, May 4th - Central Texas Jackets will be on campus during lunch to do letter jackets and patches. If you have lettered, please pick up your packet in the athletic office.
College Decisions Due Tomorrow!
Your decision of where to attend college is due tomorrow, May 1st. To quote my colleague Peter Van Burkirk: After waiting for months to learn of your acceptances, you have to stop everything that might be going on in your life to focus on choosing a college. The timing isn't great, but you have little choice. You have worked hard to put yourself in the position of being able to make the final choice and no one can blame you for wanting to take full measure of the time available before the May 1 deadline. Nonetheless, you need to act now.
May 1st is not an arbitrary deadline set to ease the anxieties of admission officers. College officials have a very short turn-around time after the enrollment process is completed in which to assign academic advisors, set the academic schedule, complete course registrations and order classroom materials for the coming fall. In addition, they need to make housing assignments, verify financial aid awards, set their operating budgets and set up the billing process for a new group of students. As you can see, May 1st is certainly not any more convenient for colleges than it is for the students they admit.
The bottom line: it is important that you honor the deadlines and requirements that have been placed before you. Choose one school and inform the rest of your decision. Resist the temptation to submit enrollment deposits to three or four or five colleges now so you can make your decision later. Instead, follow your instincts to the place that fits you best and begin to invest in becoming a first-year student at that college. (College Planning Blog at The Admissions Game).
All School News Regents Athletic Banquet
Saturday, May 2nd from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Honoring this year's high school Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Golf, Tennis, Track and Baseball teams. Guest Speaker - Meg Brown, former UT women's basketball player and cancer survivor. Meg has a great story that will inspire all of us!
Tickets - $11 each (open to all in the Regents community). Tickets will be on sale in the athletics office until April 28th.
6th-8th Grade AIPL Track Meet to be Rescheduled
Our track meet this Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd at St. Andrew's Upper School, will be rescheduled. More details to follow.
RPC Thank-You Coffee
May 13th - 8:00am. On behalf of Regents Parents Council, Pidge Yeager would like to personally thank all the homeroom moms, Café Regents workers, receptionists, committee chairs and all the other volunteers who have made 2008-09 such a great year. Please join us from 8:00 - 10:00am at Café Regents in the Events Center. The 2009-10 Chair-Elect will be announced.
Baseball Team Tied for First in District
The Baseball team won both District games last week, blasting both St. Gerard's of San Antonio and San Juan Diego. Jack Rogan hit a home run against San Juan Diego and Salim Hajjar hit a home run against St Gerard's, capping off a stellar week of baseball. The District Championship, between Concordia High School and Regents is to be played this week (if the rain will stop!). The Knights will then advance to the state playoffs as they begin their run for the title. Watch for the signs around school announcing the latest playoff game and come cheer the Regents Knights on to victory.
Varsity Tennis
Kudos to the amazing doubles team of Carly Smyrl and Morgan Wenske for placing 3rd in State at the tournament in Waco this past weekend. Winning their first 2 rounds was a tremendous accomplishment. The team who defeated them went on to win 1st in State.
Tommy Waldo and Douglas Steinman also went to State for Boys Doubles. Despite a loss in the first round, they were the only team to win more than 3 games against the All Saints team. We also received several compliments regarding good sportsmanship on and off the court. What a great reflection of our community and school!
TAPPS State Art Competition
Congratulations to the following winning students who placed in the TAPPS State Art Competition which was held at Concordia College in Austin on April 3rd:
Darby Whatley-1st Place, Color Drawing; David Leach- 4th Place, Seek and Sketch Drawing; Katie Hayes- 5th Place, Printmaking; Fiona Conner, Honorable Mention, Seek and Sketch; Tess Sadler, Honorable Mention, Printmaking; Tess Sadler, Honorable Mention, Seek and Sketch; Joanie Benigno, Honorable Mention, On-Site Photography; Katie Hayes, Honorable Mention, Color Drawing; Laura Jaeckle, Honorable Mention, Printmaking.
PSIA (Private Schools Interscholastic Assn.) State Meet Results 2009
Congratulations to our fine students: Claire Steinman -- 1st Place - Modern Oratory: 7th & 8th; John Ross -- 3rd Place Tie - Music Memory: 5th; Kate Stotesbery -- 2nd Place - Prose Interpretation: 8th; Elizabeth Hand -- 2nd Place - Ready Writing: 3rd; Vanessa Aguirre -- 2nd Place - Ready Writing: 4th.
Regents Track
On April 23rd, our boys and girls track team participated in the 3A District Meet. Congratulations to our girls for winning 3rd place in the overall standings. The following students were chosen to move on and compete at the Regional meet: Jared Edling, Josh Moore, Walker Netherton, Brian Hine, Luke Moore, Will Baker, Matthew Deskins, Brooke Willard, Taylor Stookey, Jordyn Halbert, Asher Dagleish, Kendal Terreson and Erika Hyatt.
Knight's Curb Service Needs You
Signed up for the week of May 4th - 8th: Gary Childress, Daniel Mercado, Adam Gonzales and Chip Graves. Thanks to these dads. We require 5 dads to work from 7:30-8:15am each school morning. Please sign up for fall 2009 at http://knights.themoneybox.net/signup/
Moms' Prayer
Monday, May 4th - meet at 8:00am in Squires Hall (in the Academic building). Moms' prayer attribute for February is Self Control - I Thess. 5:8. Siblings are welcome.
Dads' Prayer
Friday, May 15 at 8:05am - meet in the library for the men of Regents prayer gathering led by Steve Leach. Although we will not be meeting May 1, we encourage moms and dads alike to seek our Lord in prayer. We gather the first and third Friday of each month.
Men's Weekly Bible Study
We meet every Tuesday in the Regents Cafe right after drop off at 8:00am. Come join other Regents Dads for an hour of reading and discussing God's Word. Contact Ron Newton rnewton3@austin.rr.com for questions.
