Columbus Day Holiday: No Classes on October 9
Volunteer Opportunities
There are several volunteer opportunities coming up, and we need your help! Click
here to sign up to chaperone the Rosary Rally, help at the Fall Blood Drive, or assist with our Open House. Please see Athletics opportunities in the section below.
College Financial Aid Night: October 25
Senior parents and students are invited to this presentation by Riordan alumnus Edward Samayoa (formerly of Stanford University Office of Financial Aid). He will give an overview FAFSA and CSS Profile (required by most private schools). Cash For College staff will provide computer lab time for students/families interested in receiving hands-on help with filing the FAFSA.
Please note: An RSVP is required by Friday, October 13 so we can plan for the evening. The event will take place at 6:00 pm in the Library, and dinner will be provided. Those attending should read
this flyer with instructions on what to bring to the event.
Please contact College Counselor Leslie Roberts for details, [email protected]. The
Financial Aid section of our College Resource site has more information about applying for financial aid.
Supporting a Marianist School in Puerto Rico
Last week, Hurricane Maria dealt a terrible blow to Puerto Rico. Colegio San José, a Marianist high school there, suffered damage to their school campus, and many families are reporting significant losses. As we continue to pray for those affected, now through October 10 students and families can bring in donations to bins in the Main Office which will go to CSJ rebuilding efforts and support families in need. A little goes a long way. Please contact Mrs. Catherine Mifsud Heller if you would like to give a donation via credit card.
Drama Booster Workday: October 7
HARVEY is opening November 10! The second Drama Booster Workday is Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sign up with Valerie O'Riordan. You can come for a few hours, or all day. Your help and enthusiasm are appreciated!
Tickets for HARVEY will be on sale soon. They are $8/adult, $5 student & senior and FREE for children 12 and under (with paying adult).
ATTN: Knitters! We need someone to knit a couple of specialty props for the spring musical. Please email Ms. O'Riordan at [email protected] if interested.
Father Son Mass and Breakfast: October 22
This is a special event, put on by the Senior Class, that is open to all Riordan students and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles or other male role models in their life. Tickets are available in the Prep Shop through Wednesday, October 18.
Community Service Scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are looking for individuals to recognize for outstanding volunteer service. Deadline for the online application is November 7. Awards can include up to $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. with a parent or guardian. Click
here for eligibility information and how to apply.
Riordan International Boarding Program
In October and November, our Director of International Admissions Ms. Betta Barbosa will be traveling to Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City. If you know of families with sons in these cities who would be interested in attending Riordan, please email [email protected]. More information about the fairs can be found here.
Parent Pledge
Thank you to our parents who are participating in the Parent Pledge Program. If you are interested in making a pledge, please
click here to
download a pledge form, or you can register online at
www.riordangiving.com. Our goal is for each family to average $12,000 over four years. Some will do less and some will do more--what counts is that all families participate at a level that feels right and is within their means.
For questions, please don't hesitate to contact Anne Seppi, Director of Annual Giving at (415) 586-8200 ext. 217 or [email protected]
Below: Ms. YinShan Yang and students in her Mandarin courses learned about the traditions of the Moon Festival this week, and how this is celebrated across Asia.
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