Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you to our Student LifeTeam and their work to create a fantastic virtual orientation for students. If you missed any of the presentations, this is posted on our Orientation page.

Over the past two weeks our faculty have engaged in extensive professional development, covering topics as varied as distance learning, safety protocols, racial injustice, mental health, and everything in between. We believe they are exceptionally well prepared to welcome you and your family to the new school year, and we are proud of their commitment and professionalism.

With Tuesday's first day of school upon us (more details below), we encourage students to wear Purple and Gold. As this is an important day in the school's history, we'll be sending out a link to capture first day of school photos. Stay tuned!

Sincerely,

ARHS Administration
First Day of School
The first day of the school year is Tuesday, September 8. A few reminders:

  • Students should access all courses, including Mentor Groups, via Schoology* (see an general instructional video here, and how to log on here)

  • This semester we will have Classes 1-4; next semester 5-8.

  • Parents should report any absence to attendance@riordanhs.org with their student's name and grade level.


  • Friday, September 11 will be the first day of Mentor Groups.

If a student needs help accessing their Schoology account, please contact Mr. Viggen Rassam, vrassam@riordanhs.org.
Podcast Tonight with Head Athletic Trainer Erin Stovall
Bob Greene talks with Head Athletic Trainer Erin Stovall about sports, health, and our new athletic facilities.

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

Missed a podcast? Catch encores on the @riordan_sports page!
Football News
Riordan, in accordance with the WCAL and CIF, has moved this year's football season to 2021. Practices for all three levels, Freshmen, JV, and Varsity, will begin December 14, 2020. Games will follow after the first of the year.  

We are excited to use this time to get to know our new players and families as we welcome back our veterans. All new and returning families of students interested in playing should fill out this form. Contact Coach Mark Modeste with questions, mmodeste@riordanhs.org.
More New Faces at Riordan

Get to know the faculty and staff who will be joining Riordan! Read More
Summer Reading
This year's summer reading book is The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater. All students should read this. We have modified the assessment for distance learning, which will be announced in the coming weeks.
Fall Play Auditions: September 14-15
Riordan Drama is excited to announce the fall play, Our Town, directed by Ms. Stefania Pierucci (read more about her here!). Open auditions will be taking place via Zoom on September 14 and 15, 2020 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. 

Visit our theatre webpage for Audition Sign Ups, Character Descriptions and other information.
Buying Textbooks

Textbooks are available in Riordan's Virtual Bookstore. If you are having issues gaining access or ordering materials, please contact the eCampus Help Desk, which offers Live Chat assistance. Please note that this is separate from Riordan's on campus Help Desk.


PowerSchool Screening Test

Over the next few days we'll be testing out a COVID screening system we will be implementing through PowerSchool for our eventual return to campus. When you log in you may be asked to answer a series of health questions; please answer these before proceeding with navigation. All data will be kept confidential along with other health records.
A Message from Campus Ministry
Dear Riordan Families, 

Welcome to another school year. The past two weeks the faculty and staff have been training on various ways to be sensitive to the needs of our students during these times in our society and in our world. We are excited to start and in preparation for our classes I wanted to share the following.

Daily Prayers

Prayer Services and Masses
  • Prayer Services will be offered 1-2 times a month on Fridays during the "Virtual Schedule."
  • Our Chaplain Fr. Cameron Faller, the Liturgy Team, and the LIFE Team are excited to provide these prayer opportunities while on the Virtual Schedule. 
  • Once we go into a "Hybrid Schedule," Fr. Faller will cycle each and every Religion class and celebrate mass in our chapel. In a semester's time, your daughter/son would have attended 2-3 masses in the Hybrid Schedule. 
Retreats
  • Retreats will be offered virtually for all divisions. If we are in a Hybrid Schedule and the retreat centers are prepared for retreats, we will go ahead as planned for our overnight retreats.
  • Please keep an eye out for announcements in the near future.

School-Wide Drive and House Competition
  • Finally, towards the end of next week, we will announce our first service drive of the school year, the "Billy Choy '06 AIDS Drive."
  • This is a House Competition and donation platforms will be available for each House once the drive commences. 

Thank you and have a great school year!

In the Marianist family spirit, 

Mr. Alex Datoc '87
Director of Campus Ministry
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