Riordan Parent News October 7

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please see below announcements for this week.

Sincerely,

Riordan Administration

Special Schedules Next Week

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Formal Uniform for Mass of Our Lady of Pilar

Wednesday: National Testing Day, all students dismissed by 12:30 pm (details below)

Crusader Weekly Live TOMORROW

This week Co-Athletic Director Bob Greene will welcome senior volleyball player Elci Cortes '22, on a special day and time of Friday at 2:00 pm.

The show will air just a few hours before the final home volleyball match of the season, which start at 5:15 pm. Join us in the stands to cheer on the Crusaders!

End of Quarter 1 - October 8

Quarter 1 grades will be finalized at 3:00 pm on October 8. No report card will be issued and these grades are not part of a student's transcript, but they are official progress reports that are also used for eligibility purposes. If a student has below a 2.0 GPA on October 8, their eligibility for extracurricular activities could be affected. Students who have above a 3.0 GPA on the 8th are on the honor and will be receiving awards at an upcoming assembly. Students will also be receiving a citizenship grade in each class based on their classroom behavior and on their ability to keep up with their practice assignments outside of the classroom. Citizenship grades can also affect eligibility.

Final Assessment Submission Week - December 13-16

Attached is the schedule for final assessment submission week. Most classes will have a culminating project, essay or performance task as their final assessment. This week is designed for students to have time to submit, revise and present these assessments so that they can have adequate time to effectively show everything that they have learned. Individual teachers will provide exact due dates and expectations as the end of the semester approaches.

Campus Ministry

Riordan students attended the Archbishop's annual Rosary Rally this past weekend. Our students led a decade of the rosary to the participants on hand at St. Mary's Cathedral's plaza. The students then attended mass celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone and helped with the collection for the Offertory gifts.

Winter Sports Tryouts

The Winter season starts November 1. We will have tryout information and sign-ups available on the website October 18.

Quick Reminders

Per COVID guidelines non-essential visitors are not allowed on campus. All parents must schedule appointments.

As a reminder, if a student will be absent, late, or needs to leave school early, please email attendance@riordanhs.org.

Review our updated COVID-19 Safety Plan.

Update your MySchoolBucks account if purchasing food in the Cafeteria.

Link to Dress Code Guidelines.

Signed up for Riordan Parent Text Messages? Send a text with Y or Yes to 67587 to check your registration status.

Haven't filled out the Strategic Planning Survey? Please do so by the end of the month. Link here.

Support Your School and Play Bingo!

Virtual Bingo is back, and we need your help to put on this amazing event. Your generous donations will be put toward gift baskets, student prizes, and gift cards from Riordan-owned and local businesses. All proceeds from this event will help with tuition assistance. To donate, fill in the Additional Donation field on the payment page. Ticket sales will open next week.

Schedule for Wednesday, October 13: Please Read

This will be a busy day on campus for all students. It is a mandatory school day with a special schedule for each division.

Freshmen: Frosh Unity Day

This day is a chance for our newest Crusaders to bond with their classmates. There will be three sessions that will cover topics regarding “Gifts and Talents,” “Wellness,” and preparing for high school and life.

Check-in: 9:15 - 9:30 am, Theatre Lobby

Sessions: Theater, Cafeteria, and Gym

Dismissal: 12:30 pm

For Sophomores and Juniors: National Testing Day (PSAT)

All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT, a practice test for the SAT. For sophomores, this day will give them an idea of what taking a standardized college admission test feels like and for juniors, they have the opportunity to potentially qualify as a National Merit Scholar. No preparation is required, however, it is important to get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast that morning. Sophomores and juniors should bring a #2 pencil and a graphing calculator. Optional sample questions and practice exams are available here.

Check-In: 8:00 - 8:15 am, Students go directly to assigned Testing Rooms

Dismissal: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors: College Workday and Activity Day

Seniors will be attending workshops related to college and career planning and will have the opportunity to work on college applications (ex. Essay Reviews, CSU, UC, and Common Application assistance). They will also have time to connect as a senior class at the end of the day. All seniors should bring their iPads or laptops to work on applications.

Check-In: 8:00 - 8:15 am Theatre Lobby

Dismissal: 12:00 pm

Please note there will be no lunch service this day.

If you have other questions, please reach out to the following administrators:

Academics: Mr. Nate Simon, nsimon@riordanhs.org
Athletics: Mr. Jay'sen Morris, jmorris@riordanhs.org or Mr. Bob Greene, bgreene@riordanhs.org
Community Life: Mr. Brian Kelly, bkelly@riordanhs.org
House System: Mr. Benny Willers, bwillers@riordanhs.org
Campus Ministry: Mr. Alex Datoc, adatoc@riordanhs.org
PowerSchool: Mr. Michael O'Brien, mobrien@riordanhs.org
Schoology: Mr. Viggen Rassam, vrassam@riordanhs.org
General Questions: Mrs. Cara Garcia cgarcia@riordanhs.org
Counseling: View Directory

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