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Tonight!!!
Christmas at Kohl
Wednesday, Dec. 3rd
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Plan to bring your family and friends and visit our Holiday Boutique full of gifts and treasures. Join us for live holiday music, food and drink. Enjoy a docent presentation of the beautifully decorated Kohl Mansion. Donation: $10.00 - no charge to Mercy students and children under 12. ________________________________________________  *Special Offer Extended to
our Mercy Community
through Dec. 5th
Cafe de Kohl !!!
Monday, December 8th
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Kohl Mansion
Exclusive Offer for Mercy Students,Families and Employees
A festive fundraiser benefiting the restoration and enhancement of Kohl Mansion. There will be a Tea & Espresso Bar, Wine, Light Supper, Dessert Buffet, along with a specialty boutique, silent auction, music and more surpises! This holiday event is reserved for adults and young adults. Tickets through December 5th
Mercy Adults: $45 (offer limited to 2 (two) adult tickets per coupon);additional adult guests $55 each;
Young adults: $30 (ages 11-17)
Tickets after December 5th
And at the door - $65 for Adults and $35 for young adults.
To RSVP click here for the invitation/RSVP flyer, print it out and return to the Kohl Mansion Office. For more information contact Dianne Devin 650-762-1137 ddevin@mercyhsb.com.
*Approved VAN Drivers Needed for Cafe de Kohl -We need 2 approved van drivers from 5-9PM and we will pay $150 for each driver. Please contact Dianne Devin, Kohl Mansion, at ddevin@mercyhsb.com or 650.762.1137 if interested.
_______________________________________________________ Attention Junior Parents!
Junior Parent College Night is Thursday, December 4th
at 6:30 PM, in Sequoia. Please join us for an informational presentation on the college application process. Special Guest: Patrick Lorenzo, Associate Director of Admissions from St. Mary's College, will be speaking about the current college climate and answering your questions. We hope to see many of you there! ________________________________________________
 *Holiday Food Drive
for Second Harvest Food Bank
Dec. 8-12
Collecting in front of the Mansion 7:20am-8:00am
Mercy will be conducting our Annual Holiday Food Drive from Monday, December 8 to Friday, December 12. Food can be dropped off in front of the Mansion from 7:20am-8:10am each morning. All donations will be given to Second Harvest Food Bank in San Mateo.
The following are suggested items:
Food Bank needs nutritious, non-perishable foods:
- Meals in a can (stew, chili, soup)
- Tuna and canned meat
- Peanut butter
- Canned foods with pop-top lids
- Low-sugar cereals
- 100% fruit juices in single serving boxes
- Canned fruit packed in juice
- Canned vegetables (low salt)
Please avoid donating items packaged in glass.
Any questions please contact Campus Minister Angie Simonetti at 650 762-1149 asimonetti@mercyhsb.com.
_______________________________________________________  It’s Christmastime Again!
Mercy Music Presents...
A musical journey to Bethlehem
rich with the expressions of beautiful
voices, instruments that tingle and
sparkle and inspire
Tues., December 9, 2014
7:30pm • Kohl Mansion
click here for flyer
featuring: Mercy Chorales, The Tri-School Chorus,
The Tri-M Music Honor Society Musicians
5:45 p.m. Tri-M solos and duets
in the Reception Room
(followed by light dinner for attendees)
7:30 p.m. Choral Christmas in the Great Hall Mercy Music presents our annual Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. This year you are invited to come early and hear a pre-concert of solos and duets by members of our Tri-M Music Honor Society at 5:45 in the Reception Room, with a light dinner provided for those who attend. The concert follows at 7:30 p.m. and features the Tri-School Chorus and Chorale classes. We appreciate your support of our program and hope you will make a space for this in your busy holiday season!
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Mercy Dance Presents...
"The Elf on a Shelf"
Saturday, Dec. 13th
7:30pm
Skyline College Auditorium
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*Thank you to all who supported our Wine Event! Especially to event chairs Laurie Gomes and Kim Nappi, Culinary expert Carmen Sui, and Bottle Booth manager Luis Colom. Here is a complete list of event volunteers:
Mary Zaslove, Lisa Hatlen, Lisa Ollerton, Libby Schaul, Carol Panasuk, Denise Pieri, Jodi Massucco, Jo-Ann Agcaoili, Judy Ajam, Ellen Ong,
Christine Semenero, Michael Samn, Jacqueline Bigelow, Libby Schaul,
Angela Boland, Suzanne Shah, Melanie Davis, Manny Cortez, Leslie Welch, Brigid Murphy, Jacinto and Magdalena Velazquez, Carol Jean Guittari,
Mary Zaslove, Lisa Hatlen, Linda Thomas, Kathy Campagna, Linda and Chuck Mobraten, Judie Gee, Kathy Cooney Eagles, Terry Dahlberg and
Daisy Capilli. Our apologies if we missed any names…please let us know so we can thank you in our next E-News!
_______________________________________________________ *Information regarding New App: Yik Yak
Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourselves with a new social media app known as Yik Yak. Mercy High School has geofenced/ blocked students from using this app while at Mercy. Yik Yak Parents and Teachers Guide (8 min Video) _______________________________________________________  *AP Forms and Fees Due Dec. 18
Fees for AP exams are $91 this year. Please write checks to Mercy High School and return the form to Janet Morello in Russell Hall (jmorello@mercyhsb.com). If your daughter is enrolled in a Tri-School AP class, forms are due to that school. Print the form here. Forms are due Thursday, Dec. 18. _______________________________________________________
 *SAT Prep Classes
Now Offered During Collaboration: Sign Up!
Junior parents, please consider registering your daughter for a 9-week SAT prep session starting Jan. 13 and running through March 13. For the first time, Mercy will offer these classes during Collaboration and late starts, for students who are busy with extra-curricular activities after school. The class is heavily discounted at $660 (30% off the normal price) through AJ Tutoring. Students who receive financial aide can apply for a scholarship by contacting Lynn Beal at lbeal@mercyhsb.com. Click here for flyer.
To sign up, please contact Patrick at pat@ajtutoring or (650) 331-3251 ext. 704
_______________________________________________________  *Need a Last Minute
Holiday Gift?
For only $8 each, these sweet and seasonal treats make the perfect holiday gifts for family, friends and co-workers. In an adorable, reusable mason jar, these delicious cookie mixes can be used year round. Choose from Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, or Peppermint mix.
Order form must be turned into the Main Office by Dec. 8th, payment included! You will be contacted as to when your order is ready for your daughter to pick up in room 115. Once we fulfill all orders, jars will be sold during both lunches. Click here for Order Form
Please make all checks out to Mercy High School. Thank you! ~ Grandma T’s ~ The 4th Period Economics Class
Click here to view our commercial.
_______________________________________________________  Attention parents of freshmen and sophomores! Do want want your daughter to be involved with the UN?! We have an amazing opportunity for her.
A Model United Nations Conference @ The Nueva School
Nueva School is proud to be hosting their first Model UN conference March 7-8, 2015 at the Nueva Upper School campus (131 E 28th Ave, San Mateo). The conference is open for all students grades 6-10, and only Nueva, Menlo, and Crystal Springs and Mercy have been invited to attend.
We’re trying to make a cohesive conference that provides enough challenge for everyone, while still not too intense for new delegates. Since the conference is local and low cost, we think it would be a great first experience for students who have never tried Model UN before. Experienced delegates have advanced committees and topics available to make sure they’re challenged as well.
Registration is open at www.nuevamun.com and will close on December 20th. I’m really looking forward to having Mercy students there! Please let me know if you have any questions. Summer Dittmer
Sdittmer@mercyhsb.con
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Dear students and parents, As we approach the finals time of year it is time to get your academics in order. Do you need a tutor in that challenging math class? How about needing a tutor for learning how to do mole conversions in chemistry? We have a list of peer tutors for math and science. These girls are willing to tutor your student in the upcoming months. All your student has to do is email the tutor and set up a convenient time on campus to meet. Best times are before school, after school or during collaboration study times in the ASC or some other convenient location. The tutoring list can be found on the link below:
Peer Tutoring List 2014-15 (This link can be viewed with the google drive app on iPad or iPhone, can be viewed on a pc without issue.) Patricia Bradley _______________________________________________________ First Semester Finals
Your daughter's finals are a month away! Over Thanksgiving break please take time to review her schedule with her: Monday, December 15 - 8-10AM: 4th Period Final
- 11-1PM: 6th Period Final
Tuesday, December 16 - 8-10AM: 1st Period Final
- 11-1PM: 5th Period Final
Wednesday, December 17 - 8-10AM: 2nd Period Final
- 11-1PM: 3rd Period Final
Thursday, December 18 *** Please note that zero period finals will be taken during the last two class periods the week of December 8th. *** The cafeteria will be open for breakfast Monday- Thursday and for lunch Monday- Wednesday of Finals Week.
Students are only expected to be on campus when they have finals so if your daughter only has one final on a particular day she only needs to come to campus for that final time slot. Please make sure your daughter arrives to school at least fifteen minutes before the start of her finals in order to ensure that minimal distractions occur at the beginning of each exam. Students may wear free dress during finals week. _______________________________________________
*SENIOR PARENTS: If you are interested in purchasing a Senior Ad for the yearbook, please click here to view all pricing and due date information. Deadline to create AND submit your ad is Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. _____________________________________________________ Tis the season to begin planning Christmas gifts! Do you need a gift idea? How about hosting a Japanese Exchange Student in March or a trip to Japan with Mercy next June! Mercy families have the opportunity to welcome a Japanese Exchange Student into their families from March 5th-15th and make lifelong memories. We also have an exciting, adventurous trip planned to Japan from June 1st-10th, with visits to universities and historical museums about World War II. For more information, please contact Julia Wang at jwang@mercyhsb.com or 650-762-1105. - Host Family Letter/Application/Questionnaire
- Outbound to Japan Itinerary/Application & Payment info
_______________________________________________ Mercy Library Hours Regular Schedule
Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm
Friday 7am-4pm Upcoming Schedule Changes
Monday, December 15 - Thursday, December 18 is the week of Finals and the Mercy Library will be closed during this time. Please plan accordingly ____________________________________________________
Cafeteria Menu
Lunch Order Form - to save time, students may fill out this form and drop off at the Cafeterina in the morning.
*Cafeteria Specials for Dec. 4 - Dec. 12
Thursday: Lets Talk about that Buffalo Chicken Wrap (New Item) Rotisserie Style Shredded Chicken, drenched in a medium heat Buffalo Sauce served in a Beautiful Spinach or Tomato Tortilla, with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Celery, Green onions and a Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Friday: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Our secret blend of BBQ dry rubbed Pork Shoulder cooked at slow heat for perfect smokiness, Served on a fresh home made round Foccacia roll. Served with a lightly seasoned Cabbage Salad to give you that clean taste...feel free to spread that in the sandwich or eat it as a side Salad. Monday: Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Fresh 92%/8% Ground Beef , cooked in our own toasted herbs and spices in a rich Marinara Sauce, Served over Spaghetti Noodles. Served with Green Salad and Ranch dressing Tuesday: Talk about the Chicken Burrito....tender and juicy seasoned shredded chicken breast with well seasoned pinto beans and perfectly cooked Mexican rice wrapped in an x-large flour tortilla filled with lettuce, cheese and Salsa to tie it all together..
Ask me in the morning for the vegetarian option please :=) Wednesday: Greek Style Meat Pasticio Short Tube Pasta layered with Greek Spiced Ground Beef, Baked in a White Bashamelle Sauce Thursday: Pizza....Pizza...Pizza As you know by now...Our home made Pizza dough with our secret recipe Pizza sauce , Grade A Mozzarella cheese and your choice of: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni, Margarita Pizza, Pesto Chicken or our Own Mediterranean Pizza ( Za'tar spice, olive oil, Feta cheese and tomatoes Friday: Orange Glazed Chicken with Steamed Rice and Asian veggie blend Tender chunks of chicken breast stir fried and glazed with our home made orange glaze with bites of bell peppers and onions, served with Steamed rice and Asian veggies
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 ¡Feliz Cumpleaños!
JAZZ AT THE MANSION -
*Special two-for-one offer for Mercy Families, Faculty and Staff! Please join us for the Kohl Mansion 100th Anniversary Grand Finale Concert on Sunday December 14 at 7pm featuring JOHN SANTOS SEXTET & VNOTE ENSEMBLE. Bay Area Latin Jazz superstar and 5-time
GRAMMY nominee John Santos and his Sextet will be joined by Venezuelan Jazz-Fusion multi-instrumentalist Jackeline Rago and her VNote Ensemble for a rousing concert and celebration to conclude a year of festivities marking the Kohl Mansion's 100th anniversary. Doors open at 6pm. Presented in association with Kohl Mansion and Mercy High School Burlingame. Sponsored by the Sam Mazza Foundation. Proceeds benefit the Kohl Mansion Restoration and Enhancement Fund. *Special Pricing for Mercy High School Families, Faculty and Staff: Buy one Great Hall seating ticket at $75 and get one free! (Includes one complimentary beverage and one snack.) No host beverage and snack bar available. Offer expires on Thursday, December 11 at 4pm. Please call the Music at Kohl Mansion office for this special pricing: 650.762.1130. Info: www.musicatkohl.org
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MERCY PARENTS & STUDENTS-
Fun Volunteering Opportunity! Our next concert is our Holiday Gala Concert on Sunday evening, December 21 featuring Musica Pacifica. Anyone interested in joining us with front of house duties (distributing programs, taking tickets, ushering) and/or reception help (preparing food and beverages, clean up, serving, etc.), please contact Yvonne Wun at 650.761.1130 or admin@musicatkohl.org.
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