Dear Parents and Guardians,

This Friday’s mentor group theme is “How Do We Get to Know Each Other?” We know it’s a challenge for new and returning Crusaders to meet and make friends virtually. Students will engage in a “get-to-know-you” icebreaker and talk in breakout groups about how they can forge authentic connections. We will also delve into some more serious topics (see below), and provide resources for students.

Next week is also Club Rush, where students can learn more about various activities they can join. Our students and faculty mentors have put together some thoughtful displays that will formally launch on Monday. 

Sincerely,

ARHS Administration
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Mentor Group Meeting on Friday

During tomorrow’s Mentor Group meeting, we will explore ways that students can support and help each other, which is timely as September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Studies indicate that talking to someone at risk directly about their suicidal thoughts can help young people take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.

Students will watch a video and be given resources (both at Riordan and a crisis hotline/textlines). As always, parents can contact our Counselors and Wellness Team with any concerns, or click here for more information.

We'll also be announcing some other ways for students to come to campus for activities this fall. Please stay tuned to your email.
Podcast Tonight with Angela Rubang
Bob Greene talks with new assistant volleyball coach Angela Rubang about the upcoming season. Ms. Rubang is also a Religious Studies teacher and co-moderator of the Liturgy Team.

Tonight at 6:00 pm on Instagram Live, @riordan_sports
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
Upcoming Parent Counseling Nights

Time is 6:00 - 7:00 pm and Zoom links will be sent out one hour prior. Encores of the presentations and slides can be found on the Counseling Page.

  • Thursday, Sept. 24 - Senior Counseling Night (Tonight)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 29 - Frosh Parent Night with Ms. Aguas

  • Thursday, Oct. 1 - Sophomore Parent Night with Mrs. Vincent
Asbestos Notice

Each year we are asked to share information describing the precautions Riordan and the Archdiocese of San Francisco take to reduce the risk of exposure to airborne asbestos in the school building. Please review the notice here.
Back to School Night Follow Up

Thank you to those who attended BTSN in the new format. We hope you enjoyed meeting your student's teachers. ICYMI, teachers have posted their presentations in Schoology.
Support the Billy Choy '06 AIDS Memorial Drive Thru Friday

This drive concludes tomorrow at 3:15 pm. Thank you for your contributions to date. Billy Choy was an active member of the Riordan community, especially in Drama, where he was a fan favorite as “Chief Bromden” in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Let us remember the wonderful life of Billy, and if you would like to contribute to his legacy, please consider donating to our drive here.
PowerSchool Screening

Thanks for your patience as we test out a COVID screening system through PowerSchool. We are working through a few changes, including where the screening appears on the mobile app. Please continue to fill out the screening when prompted.
From Campus Ministry
Reflections
  • Our Chaplain Fr. Faller has created a weekly reflection for the Riordan community, available here.

  • Prayers for the week can be found here.

  • October 2 is our 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
Virtual Retreat Season is here! Sign ups will be announced next week for the following dates. 

  • Sophomore Retreat: October 29-30

  • Junior Retreat: November 23-24

  • Fall Kairos: November 11-14
 
Attention Class of 2024 Families 
58 dedicated upperclassmen are reaching out to freshmen as part of our Crusader Mentor Program. Our Crusader Mentors want to assure that your sons and daughters are doing well at Riordan. At the meeting our mentors will ask several questions and advise the freshmen as best they can. This is one of Riordan's strongest programs as we welcome the ninth graders with our Riordan family spirit. 

Alex Datoc '87
Director of Campus Ministry
adatoc@riordanhs.org
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