Riordan Parent News: October 1 and Podcast Tonight

Dear Parents and Guardians,

While we continue with distance learning, Riordan is preparing to submit a reopening waiver application for approval to Superintendent Pam Lyons. Upon Archdiocesan approval, Riordan will submit the plan to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. We will notify the entire community when our website detailing our updated comprehensive plan for campus reopening goes live.

As a reminder, please continue to sign in directly to PowerSchool to complete a COVID screening. You can use any device's web browser, but as is the case with standards grades, the COVID screening will not appear when using the PowerSchool app.

Club Rush ends Friday! Learn more about various clubs and activities students can join here.

Sincerely,

ARHS Administration

A Message from the House Director

Our House and Student Activities teams are doing our best to engage students as much as possible, including offering select on campus activities. Safety is our #1 priority, and we thank you for your patience as we roll out these programs. FAQs:

1. Will there be new student participants every rally?

Yes! There will be new student participants every Rally or time we bring students on campus for these activities

2. Will the activities always happen before 2:00 pm? Some parents can't get their student to school during that time.

If we hold them on Mondays through Thursdays, then yes because athletics start at 3:00 pm, and we have to be off the field. We may be starting activities on Fridays, in which case a later start time is possible.

3. Will the student get a reply from you if they are chosen or not chosen to participate?

Yes, the students will get a reply if they are or are not chosen for a particular week.

4. Is it possible to get more advance notice of the dates to participate?

Yes, we will try to give more advance notice. This was a bit of a trial to see how everything goes. We will learn and do better next time around!

Mr. Benny Willers '08

Director of Student Activities

Podcast Tonight with Brian Tuel

Bob Greene talks with Strength and Conditioning Coach and new Science Instructor Brian Tuel.

Tonight at 6:00 pm on Instagram Live, @riordan_sports

Upcoming Parent Counseling Nights

Encores of the presentations and slides can be found on the Counseling Page.

Thursday, Oct. 1 - Sophomore Parent Night with Mrs. Vincent (Tonight)

Mentor Groups went really well last week as we covered National Suicide Prevention Month. Please let your student know that they can always reach out to their counselors. As always, parents can contact our Counselors and Wellness Team about concerns.

Student Picture Days

We are planning for four days of student photos at the end of October. More information and scheduling to come. In preparation for safe and responsible picture taking, we are asking that students have their Formal Uniform ready as well as facial grooming and hair per the Student Handbook. Questions about dress code and grooming can be sent to the Deans of Students Mr. Juan Zumbado (jzumbado@riordanhs.org) and Mrs. Raquel Oliva-Gomez (roliva-gomez@riordanhs.org).

Note: Formal Senior Portraits will take place in January.

Booking Office Hours

Students can book Office Hours with their teachers using these steps:

1. Log into Schoology

2. Choose the class

3. Go to Daily Zoom Links

4. Choose the Office Hours Tab

5. From the drop down menu, choose the last name of the teacher whose office hours you want

6. Click the date you would like on the calendar

7. Choose a time and click the green "Book" button

8. Type in the requested information in the dialog box

9. Click Book to confirm

From Campus Ministry

Reflections

Fr. Faller talks about the rosary, St. Padre Pio, and the "Battle of Leponta" in this week's reflections available here.

Prayers for the week can be found here.

Tomorrow, October 2 is the next Student Prayer Service during Mentor Group. That day is Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, and is also the founding day of the Society of Mary in 1817 (Happy 203rd birthday!)

Retreats Updates

Our virtual retreats are just around the corner. An email was sent yesterday to the Sophomore, Junior and Senior divisions with a Google Form to sign up.

Sophomore Retreat: October 29-30

Junior Retreat: November 23-24

Fall Kairos: November 11-14

Attention Class of 2024 Families

Thank you everyone for your contributions to our Billy Choy '06 AIDS Memorial Drive. We received a total of $6,725.24 which is the second highest amount of donations in history for this drive! The money will be sent to "Gift of Love," run by Missionaries of Charity in Pacifica.

Alex Datoc '87

Director of Campus Ministry

adatoc@riordanhs.org

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