Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are approaching the end of the school year, and this email has a lot of important information about events and other reminders.

A HUGE thank you to our parents for providing a terrific Faculty and Staff appreciation day on campus. We were fed breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks, beverages, and more. Our bellies and hearts are full.

Sincerely,

Riordan Administration
Special Schedule for
Friday, December 10:

1 - 8:40 - 9:15 am
Munch - 9:15 - 9:25 am
2 - 9:30 - 10:05 am
3 - 10:10 - 10:45 am
4 - 10:50 - 11:25 am (School ends)

Winter Carnival - 11:25 am - 12:25 pm (Optional)

Tomorrow's spirit dress day is Christmas Day. Wear Christmas attire, dress up as santa/an elf, but most importantly....try to wear a Santa hat!

The Winter Carnival will take place in the courtyard and includes:

  1. Christmas themed game stations
  2. Cookie decorating station
  3. Ornament decorating station
  4. A photo booth
  5. Awesome decorations from our awesome parents
The parking lot will be closed tomorrow at 1:00 pm and must be cleared for the Frosh Olympics. The front parking lot will be cleared by 3:00 pm.
Support for Our Students

Many of you will have seen the news that U.S. Surgeon General issued a public health advisory on the youth mental health crisis that has been made worse by the pandemic. The data shows that ER visits for suicide attempts by teenage girls is up an astounding 51% compared to 2019. Symptoms of anxiety and depression for ages 12-24 have doubled in this country since 2020. These are sobering statistics, and we know that families are experiencing stress to varying degrees. Read the full advisory here.

It is so important for Riordan students to know where they can get help.

  • Students are reminded frequently that Wellness and Counseling is here for them, to listen, support, and connect them to resources.

  • Our Wellness Program is working on an assembly about suicide prevention and mental health awareness for February. We will update parents with information about this event after the break.

  • During Frosh Unity Day, Ms. Heuser, along with Mrs. Oliva Gomez and Ms. Grealish, gave a wellness presentation to all freshmen to introduce them to counseling and educate them on taking care of their mental health. Students journaled and shared their reflections.

One of the national advisory’s recommendations is a student mental health club, which fortunately we offer here at Riordan. The Wellness Ambassadors is moderated by Ms. Heuser and Mrs. Oliva-Gomez, and offers opportunities for student leadership, open conversations about important teen health issues, activities, and peer support. All are welcome and encouraged to come to the meetings, Mondays after school in the Lecture Hall. Please contact Ms. Heuser at eheuser@riordanhs.org for more information.
Final Assessment Week Updates:

Next week is final assessment week! Please review and discuss the schedule for next week and the reminders below with your student in preparation for an important week. 

  • Study halls will not be meeting on Wednesday and Thursday during the extended period assessment days. So, if your student has a study hall, they do not need to be on campus during the period that they have that study hall. The cafeteria will be open however if they wish to be on campus during that time.  

  • On the extended period assessment days, we encourage students to go home and prepare for their next assessments after school. There will be no food service and limited practice/club meetings after school on those days. 

Official Semester 2 grades which will include final assessment grades, will be posted on PowerSchool on January 7, which is also when academic eligibility will be reviewed. 
Schedule Changes for Lunch

Next week we will be adding second semester lunch assignments to students' powerschool accounts. The vast majority of students will stay in the same lunch period that they had in semester 1 (early vs. late). However, some students may be switched because the class that they have in 7th period, which is the period that determines which lunch a student has, is a multi-level course such as PE, Biology or Algebra II/Trig.

If you are placed into a different lunch and would like to explore your options for changing back, please email Mr. Simon (nsimon@siordanhs.org). Please be aware that options for changing will be limited.
Campus Ministry Toy Drive

The Christmas Toy Drive is happening now! We ask that you bring new toys (vauled at $5 and above) to the bins in the main office and campus ministry.

Thank you from the Core Service Team
Home Stays for Boarding Students

We are reaching out to families to host a few of our boarding students for Christmas Break.

Please email our Director of Residential Life, Mr. David Lin at dlin@riordanhs.org.

They are amazing kids, so we hope you can help!
Are you a young woman Interested in STEM? Go beyond the classroom to advance your skills with iWish! iWish is looking for passionate young women from Riordan who are interested in joining a collaborative partnership with a school in Cork, Ireland and building connections in the world of STEM. No experience necessary. Sign up for an informational session with Ms. Stephanie Lee next week!
Frosh Olympics, December 10 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

For those who have signed up, please see reminders for the evening here. Check in begins at 5:45 pm through the Parking Lot Gate located near CCSF's Parking Reservoir. We look forward to this great Riordan tradition for the Class of 2025 and their families!
Senior Reminders

Letterman Jackets will arrive next week. If you ordered a Letterman Jacket from Jostens they are arriving on Tuesday, December 14 and available for pick up in the cafeteria during Munch and Lunch. Seniors who have not yet ordered their Cap and Gown should also visit the table and get that order in with Mr. Reid from Jostens.

Senior Portrait added dates are January 7 and 28. Prestige will email appointment times to parent emails by December 27. Mrs. Garcia will follow up when we return from break. 
Riordan Drama Presents: A Christmas Carol
The last final days to see the play are December 9, 10 & 11!
More Information and Tickets below
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. For more information click below.
REMINDERS
Crab Feed 2022: Tickets will launch tomorrow, keep your eye out for an email!
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:
Archbishop Riordan High School | Website