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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please see announcements below for this week.
Kudos to our band who shared their musical talents today with the Dons community at the USF Spirit Walk.
Listen Here!
A special Congratulations to
Parth Solanki '20, representing the House of Pilar, who was victorious in the finals of Riordan's Rouchambeau House competition. View recaps from this fun event in a
rebroadcast from Tuesday's telecast (the competition starts around 12:00).
Sincerely,
ARHS Administration
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hank you to our parents who are participating in the Parent Pledge Program. For those of you that have not signed up yet, we ask that you consider making a pledge as soon as possible as we are on pace to hit our goal.
This program provides critical support, as parent gifts help pay for all of the things that tuition does not, such as campus improvements (gym renovation, campus painting, and the creation of our Makerspace and Auto Shop programs), new academic offerings, tuition assistance, and new equipment.
In 2016-17, we received pledges as low as $50 and as high as $50,000 over four years. We hope that all parents will consider a pledge that falls somewhere in between. Our goal is for each family to average $12,000 over four years. Some will do less and some will do more--what counts is that all families participate at a level that feels right and is within their means. Those who choose to pledge $10,000 or more over four years will be invited to our Annual President's Dinner in the fall.
If you are interested in making a pledge, please
click here to download a pledge form, or you can register online at
www.riordangiving.com. Please click "Parent Pledge" in the drop down menu at the top, and select "Pledge (Installments)" in the area that says "Type of gift." This will guarantee that the pledge goes to the right place.
Your support of this program is much appreciated and we can assure you that the work we are doing now will make your son's eventual Riordan Diploma more valuable over time.
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First Dance of the Year: September 9
New Venue: Due to our gym renovation, Riordan's first dance will be a tented event in the back parking lot. From 6:00 am on Saturday, September 9 through Sunday, September 10 at noon the parking lot will remain closed. The dance runs Saturday evening from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.
Pick Up / Drop Off: Because the back parking lot will be closed for this dance only, you can pick up or drop off your son in front of the school on Phelan Avenue. Please use caution when doing so.
Theme: Night in San Francisco! Students are encouraged to wear San Francisco-Bay Area themed clothing. The
dress code is attached.
Tickets: $10 for singles; $18 per couple. Tickets are sold at the Prep Shop. Riordan students may invite female guests; all guests must bring a valid school ID. Female students from other local Catholic High Schools, including WCAL schools, have received an invitation to attend.
Donations: We need refreshment donations for this evening! Please click here for details.
September 15: Frosh Olympics
For more than forty years, freshmen have strengthened new bonds of Brotherhood through some friendly competition. This year Class of 2021 students will compete by House. Families are invited to attend this great Riordan tradition, starting with a BBQ at 4:00 pm on the Crusader field, followed by the games. More information will be sent to you tomorrow.
Close Up Meeting: September 7
(New Time)
Close Up is a one of a kind opportunity for students to visit Washington, DC to learn about our nation's capital and government, and interact with students from different states. The five-day day trip leaves the evening of Saturday, January 27 and returns on February 2. More details will be provided at the meeting that will be hosted by our representative from Close Up. 6:00 pm in Room 219. For questions, please contact Mr. David Elu, [email protected].
ID Cards
ID cards were distributed to students today, and will be distributed again tomorrow. All emergency cards must be on file in order for your son to receive his ID. Also, if your son did not sit for a photo, an ID card could not be issued. Please contact Mrs. Catherine Mifsud Heller with questions, [email protected].
Purchasing School Photos
Please click
here to view and purchase your son's photos. You will need to enter your son's last name and grade level. Lifetouch
does not provide a preview to see the picture before purchase. The school code is: BY017778Q0. There will be a retake day on October 4.
Boarding Program News
There are lots of fun things happening in Riordan's boarding program. The past month, students dined at many restaurants in the City, took a Red Bus Tour of SF, relaxed at Ocean Beach, had a picnic during Pug Sundays in Alta Plaza Park, tried clam chowder at Fisherman's Wharf, played badminton every Wednesday and were challenged by Escape The Room in Japantown! We are proud to say that we have five boarders playing for the Riordan JV and Varsity Football teams, three students are part of preseason Wrestling and two are practicing with Cross Country. Read More
PrepSTEP for Riordan Students
PrepSTEP gives students the tools to: Improve core English, math, and science skills; Score higher on ACT, SAT, and AP exams; Acquire basic computer skills
Search for colleges; Build workplace skills, and Explore careers! Students will need to create an individual account.
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Football Win and New School Record
Senior quarterback Travis Benham passed for 410 yards and five touchdowns, setting the single-game school record in the former category and tying the school record in the latter category, as the Archbishop Riordan varsity football team rolled to a 42-7 non-league victory over Salesian at Terra Nova.
Benham's record night was highlighted by a 96-yard touchdown pass to sophomore receiver Je'Lani Clark, the second-longest play in program history and an 87-yard connection with senior receiver Max Mezie, good for fourth-best on that same list.
Benham broke the passing yardage record previously held by his offensive coordinator, Darius Bell '08. Bell set the previous record when he threw for 367 yards in a Central Coast Section playoff game against Terra Nova in 2007.
Read More
Saturday's Game vs. Napa High School
This Saturday's games will be held at City College, with the freshman at 10:00 am, JV at noon, and varsity at 2:30 pm. Please note there is a fee to park in the lot next to the football field. The snack bar will be open! There is one entrance behind the south end zone.
Volunteer with Athletics this Fall
The Athletic Boosters are in need of volunteers for upcoming games. This is a great way to meet other parents, have some fun, and support Crusader athletics.
Sign Up Here
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Community Service Opportunity in Pacifica
Pacifica Resource Center is offering limited opportunities for SHED Community Service. Please have your son email Marina Castellanos at [email protected] or call (650) 738-7470 ext. 2 to inquire on dates. For more information about this great agency in Pacifica please visit their
website.
Campus Ministry Donations
Campus Ministry provides students a safe place to hang out and build community by sharing lunch and after school snacks.
Donations are very welcome and may be brought directly to Campus Ministry Room. Thank you for considering our wish list!
- Food handling gloves
- Forks
- Paper plates, (dessert and dinner plates)
- Paper Towels
- Cups (10oz cold drinks)
- Napkins
- Gatorade
- Caprisun/juice
- Packaged snacks
- Microwaveable popcorn
KAIROS Senior Retreat: September 26-29
This Fall we celebrate KAIROS #92 with alumni and faculty at Westminster Woods in the redwoods of the North Bay.
Space is limited and the deadline to sign up is
Wednesday, September 13. This retreat costs $275
but please contact Mr. Alex Datoc '87 with concerns or to speak about financial assistance.
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Movie Screening
Holy Name School in San Francisco is hosting a screening of the documentary
Angst: Normalizing the Conversation around Anxiety for Kids and Teens
on Tuesday, September 19 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Tickets and More Information
Upcoming Riordan Counseling Events
For general questions, please contact Director of Counseling, Mrs. Vanessa Vincent,
[email protected]
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All events will be held in the Lindland Theatre from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. There will be light refreshments and time for parent networking at the conclusion of each night.
Senior College Night: The College Application Process: Thursday, September 7
This event will give students and parents an overview of specific college application procedures, important dates, application requirements, and other strategies.
Hosted by Mrs. Leslie Roberts, College Counselor, Mrs. Vanessa Vincent and Mrs. Vanessa Martinez
Freshman Parent Night: Thursday, September 14
This meeting will feature discussions, information sharing and networking to help your son's transition to high school.
Hosted by Mrs. Vanessa Vincent and Mr. Jonathan Aguilar
Sophomore Parent Night: Tuesday, September 19
This meeting will provide information about how to help your son navigate the academic and personal aspects of sophomore year.
Hosted by Mr. Jonathan Aguilar and Mr. David Lin
Junior Parent Night Thursday: September 21
This meeting will provide an overview of what to expect in your son's junior year.
Hosted by Mr. David Lin and Mrs. Vanessa Vincent
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International Food Festival: September 23
Tickets: Register
HERE
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or the International Food Festival on Saturday, September 23 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on campus in Chaminade Hall. This is a great event that celebrates the cultural diversity of Riordan through food. Tickets are only $15 for adults and $5 for students and children under 12. See this link for photos and videos from past years!
Host/Donate/Perform: Please consider hosting a table,
donating items (food, supplies), donating your time (set-up, serve or clean-up), or performing at the event! Click HERE to access "SignUp Genius" where you can sign-up to donate supplies or volunteer to help with set-up/clean-up/serving or to help with registration. We are also in need of raffle items!
2017 Riordan Golf Tournament: October 13
We are very excited to announce that this year's
Golf Tournament will be held at TPC Harding Park. Each year, this event draws over 200 of our alumni, parents, and friends of the community for
golf, a silent auction, dinner, and an awards ceremony.
Visit our event website
for details on sponsorship opportunities,
golf
participation, and other general event information.
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