Dear Parents and Guardians,

We appreciate everyone's efforts for a relatively smooth start to the second semester, and it is great to see our students again. We are doing everything we can to keep our community as safe as possible, and ask that you again review the following.

  • If students have symptoms, PLEASE HAVE THEM STAY HOME until they have taken COVID tests and no longer have symptoms. 

  • We encourage all members of our community to get vaccinated and obtain booster shots when able.

  • Wearing a mask is absolutely essential when on campus. Please consider upgrading your masks to the highest quality, and have your student bring an extra to school.

  • This week we did have students go home sick and test positive with COVID. If your student has been deemed a close contact you will be notified by the school.

  • We have postponed R time and made another adjustment to tomorrow's schedule (see below).

Sincerely,

Riordan Administration
Updated Schedule for Friday, January 7

Period 0 - 7:50 - 8:35
Period 5 - 8:40 - 9:15
Munch - 9:15 -9:25
Period 6 - 9:30 - 10:05 
Period 7 - 10:10 - 10:45
Period 8 - 10:50 - 11:25 (School ends)
Website Update: Our website host and provider, Finalsite, is currently experiencing an intermittent outage which is impacting thousands of schools worldwide. We expect this to be resolved soon and thank you for your patience. Please see the contacts at the bottom of this email for the best way to get in touch with the school. Our main phone line is open, and you can also contact info@riordanhs.org.
Semester 1 Grades Update

Official Semester 1 grades will be posted on PowerSchool after 3:00 pm on Friday, January 7. No paper report cards will be sent home. If a student receives a "D" or "I" in any course, they should contact their class counselor for summer repair options. We require students to repair all "I" grades, and highly encourage them to repair all "D" grades.

If a student wants to appeal a grade because they believe a mistake has been made or because they want to explain an extenuating circumstance that occurred in their life during Semester 1 that may have caused their low grade and therefore request additional time to improve their grade, they should contact their class counselor for a grade appeal form. 
Back to School Night

Riordan will host an asynchronous Back to School Night on Tuesday, January 11. You can watch videos from your student's second semester teachers through Schoology, Riordan's learning management platform where teachers post class information.

If you don't yet have a parent Schoology account, please watch this quick video about how to sign up.
Crusader Weekly Live
Tomorrow at 7:00 pm
This week Co-Athletic Director Bob Greene will welcome our men's varsity soccer goalkeeper, Georgios Tsokas '22.

The show will go live after the team's game at St. Francis at 7:00 pm tomorrow, January 7. Join us on Instagram @riordan_sports
A Big Thank You to Coach Modeste

After three years as Riordan’s head football coach (2019-2021), Mark Modeste will be moving on from that position but will remain Riordan’s Director of Security. The Athletic Department and the Administration would like to thank Coach Modeste for his service to the football program and to the Archbishop Riordan community. He leaves the program in a better place than it was when he arrived.
Campus Ministry: KAIROS #104 Is Coming
Our upcoming Senior Winter Kairos is approaching fast and we still have a few spots open for this retreat. The Spring Kairos has many spots left and is the last opportunity for seniors to experience one of Archbishop Riordan's greatest traditions. 

Please encourage your sons and daughters to join the next KAIROS retreats by clicking here to sign up: Winter (Feb. 1-4, 2022) or Spring (March 15-18, 2022)
A great event for parents, alumni, and friends of Riordan!
Senior Reminders

Portrait make-up days begin this week in the Theatre Lobby.

  • You should have an email from Prestige with your confirmation date, time and code.
  • If you already paid for your session, please just arrive for check in at your appointment time. Packages can be purchased at check in.
  • The priority is for students who did NOT get their portraits in October. Only those students are currently scheduled for either Friday, January 7 or Friday January 28, after school.

FOR RETAKES: Retakes are available for the yearbook (cap and gown) picture and the tuxedo/drape picture only, as those outfits are provided by Prestige. To register for an appointment time you MUST CALL or email byterritory@lifetouch.com or 1-877-825-7922

OPTIONAL: All students are welcome to go to one of Prestige studios. They do not make appointments over the phone, their online registration and appointment system is very simple to use.

If you have any questions please contact or have not received your portrait time, please contact Mrs. Cara Garcia. Thank you all for your patience.


NEW DATES
**Prestige will assign appointment date and times**

Friday, January 7
Friday, January 28
College Kick-Off Night for Juniors and Their Families
*Rescheduled to Tuesday, January 25 at 6:00 pm*

Please join Head of College Counseling, Mrs. Melissa Nagar, Counseling Associate, Ms. Jackie Grealish, and Class of 2023 Counselor, Mrs. Vanessa Vincent to learn about the college process and post-graduation options. 

The presentation will be on Zoom and the link will be shared on January 25. All junior students and their families are encouraged to attend. For any questions, please contact Class of 2023 counselor, Mrs. Vanessa Vincent, vvincent@riordanhs.org.
Student Handbook Reminder

Midsemester is a great time to review the Student Parent Handbook. We've also added a new policy about bathroom passes during class time. Below is the most recent update to our Student Parent Handbook regarding expectations of students when using the bathroom during class.

Bathroom Pass Policy
Students are encouraged to use the restroom before school, during munch, during lunch, during transition times, and after school. For campus safety and security purposes, students who need to use the bathroom during class time must get teacher approval and they must sign in and out of the classroom. Students must also take the bathroom pass with them. Upon returning to class they must sign back in and return the pass. Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes are available to students throughout the campus and in the classrooms.
Michael and Sally Mayer Family Foundation Law Enforcement Scholarships

Applications for current students who are sons and daughters of law enforcement officers are now open! Applications are due March 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
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.

  • Update your MySchoolBucks account if purchasing food in the Cafeteria.


  • Signed up for Riordan Parent Text Messages? Send a text with Y or Yes to 67587 to check your registration status.
If you have other questions, please reach out to the following administrators:
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