Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please see announcements below for this week.

Congratulations to the freshmen in the House of Cana who were victorious in last Friday's Frosh Olympics. This year's Olympics added a new twist on a 40-plus year school tradition with the students competing by House, not homeroom. The spirit of competition was alive and well, and many of our upperclassmen attended to cheer on their Crusader brothers. 

Click here to view more photos from the event.  Thank you to Edwin Serrano who contributed many of these!

Sincerely,

ARHS Administration


International Food Festival: September 23



Last call! Registration closes at 5:00 pm today. Tickets are only $15 for adults and $5 for students and children under 12.

Anyone who has signed up on SignUp Genius to bring supplies, please drop off the week of September 18 to the Main Office between the hours of 7:45 am - 3:30 pm. The supplies should be labeled "For IFF, with the parent's name or son's name/grade, and attention: Karin Haskell." Set up will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday, 9/23. Food can be dropped off at that time.  Questions : If you need more information, please contact Michele Martinez Reese, [email protected]


General Announcements

Asbestos Notification from the Archdiocese
Each year we are asked to share a notice about asbestos from the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Archbishop Riordan High School. This notice describes the measures that our school and the Archdiocese take to reduce the risk of exposure to airborne asbestos. Please review the notice  here.

Lunch Menu: Week of September 25

Junior Parent Night Thursday: September 21 - Tonight
This meeting will provide an overview of what to expect in your son's junior year and is h osted by Mr. David Lin and Mrs. Vanessa Martinez. The event will run from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Lindland Theatre, followed by refreshments and the opportunity to connect with other parents.

Riordan in Mexico and Panama
Our Director of International Admissions Ms. Betta Barbosa will be traveling to Queretáro, Mexico and Panama City, Panama next week on the 26th and 28th, respectively. If you know of families with sons in these cities who would be interested in attending Riordan, please email [email protected]. More information about the fairs can be found using this link for for Queretaro and Panama City.

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. The Lifetouch service line is 866-955-8342. Note 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.


Parent Pledge

Sending our boys to Riordan is an investment in their future and we extend that investment to the other young men in the school's future when we contribute our Parent Pledge.  In a way, we are paying it forward.  We are committed to helping our two boys and the school fulfill their potential by contributing what we can, financially, and also with our time.
-Class of 2018 and 2021 Parents

T hank you to our parents who are participating in the Parent Pledge Program.  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.     

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Anne Seppi, Director of Annual Giving at  (415) 586-8200 ext. 217 or  [email protected]

Athletics

Cross Country Podcast
Catch the latest Cross Country news in this podcast with Varsity Coach Ben Willers.

Volunteer at Saturday's Football Game
Volunteers for ticket sales and chain attendants are needed for this Saturday's game vs. Serra at City College. The JV team plays at 10:00 am, and the Varsity at 1:00 pm. Click here to sign up.

Support Crusader Athletics Through the Golf Tournament
Riordan's annual golf tournament on October 13 brings together moms, dads, alumni, and friends of the school. There are many ways to help: sign up a foursome, become an event sponsor (starting at $200), or donate a raffle item.  Register Here

Questions: Contact Director of Alumni Relations Paul Cronin at [email protected] or (415) 586-8200 ext. 357. 

Athletic Boosters Meeting: October 11
We invite those interested in volunteering with athletics to attend the next meeting on October 11 at 6:00 pm. Contact Mike Stasko if you are interested in learning more about the Boosters, [email protected].

Archbishop Riordan High School
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