January 30, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

We are excited for Winter Formal on Friday at the Regency Center Ballroom in San Francisco! Students must attend the entire day of school on Friday to be able to go to the dance, unless they are a Freshmen or Sophomore who earned Formal Day off through the Dance-A-Thon. Dance check in is from 7:00-8:00pm and students can be picked up from 9:30-10:00pm. If a student is going to arrive late or needs to leave early, please contact Coach RG. Parking can be difficult in the City, so we encourage all students to be dropped off by a parent or carpool. Lifetouch will be there for professional photos and will take cash or checks.  

Course requests will open Friday, Feb. 1 on PowerSchool. Students must select desired classes by Feb. 11. 

 

As a family, please review the 2019-2020 Course Catalog prior to Feb. 1, when the course request system opens. Here you will find the course offerings for the next academic year, as well as the planning tools and information needed to complete the course request process.

 

Counselors will meet with each student between Feb. 11 and March 4 to ensure a rigorous, yet balanced course-load.

 

Students requesting an AP course should complete and hand in the AP Contract by Feb. 2. Should you have any questions about the process, please contact your academic counselor.   

Curriculum Presentation

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Parents:
Students had a curriculum presentation during collaboration on 1/15, click HERE for the presentation.  Please see the important links and reminders below.  

• AP Contracts are due to Ms. Small by February 2nd. Click HERE for form.
• Parents and students must complete the digital AP acknowledgment form before a student is confirmed for an AP class.
• Teachers determine eligibility for next year's courses. Click HERE for recommendation process.
• PowerSchool opens for registration on February 1 and closes Feb. 11.
• Please make your initial course selections with your parents in PowerSchool.  Your academic counselor will meet with you during the course registration period to review your course requests.

 

Students should contact their academic counselor if they have any questions.

Mrs. Crosby (Class of 2019 and Class of 2021)

Ms. Franco (Class of 2020)

 

Financial Assistance Program for 2019-2020

We recognize that families have varying financial needs and make financial sacrifices to provide their daughters with a strong academic education. Awards are made for a one-year period, families must re-apply each year. The application process is fair and confidential, assessed by an outside firm (TADS) that specializes in school financial assistance programs. Financial aid awards are made based on a family's demonstrated need and the availability of school funds.

 

All families who would like to be considered for financial assistance for the 2019-20 school year must complete an online financial aid application and submit all necessary documentation. The deadline for applying 8th grade families is no later than January 7, 2019 and for returning 10th, 11th and 12th grade families February 8, 2019*. Visit the website HERE for more information and the online TADS application.  Late applications are processed and reviewed, but meeting the appropriate deadline is strongly recommended to be included in the first round of aid awards. Please contact Lynn Beal at 650-762-1101 or lbeal@mercyhsb.com if you have any questions.

 

*Please note: Families that have both an applying 8th grader and returning student must meet the January 7, 2019 deadline. 

CSF APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

If you would like to apply to CSF using your Fall 2018 grades, please turn in the application to Mrs. Ohanessian by February 1st. Please do not leave applications in the main office!  Please note: There is a new course list, click HERE for the new form that must be turned in with your application.  Old versions of the application will not be accepted.

Remember:

·  CSF is for 9-12 grades only

·  You must reapply every semester

·  Always use grades from the previous semester ONLY

·  The application fee is $5.00 per semester

·  A transcript or report card must be attached to the application

 

 

Lobster Feed & Live Music at Kohl Mansion
Please join us for the New England Lobster Markets traditional-style boil and the sounds of local music scene favorites, "The Heist" of "Janel & The Heist"!
Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, $75 Per Person
A one-of-a-kind dining experience & entertainment event, SURE TO SELL OUT! Chicken meal substitution available at time of ticket purchase.

• Details & Event Tickets click HERE - This event supports The Mercy Fund that benefits ALL current Mercy students and programs including; Academics, Athletics, & Visual & Performing Arts!
• SPONSOR the event, support, Lobster & Live Music, by making a donation to underwrite the event. Click HERE to be a Sponsor/Advertiser/Underwriter.
• MERCY PARENT VOLUNTEERS needed click HERE to sign up
• MERCY STUDENT VOLUNTEERS needed click HERE to sign up
  
  

*Contact Jennifer Munsey in the Mercy Advancement office with questions? jmunsey@mercyhsb.com

CASH EVENT DONATIONS IN ANY AMOUNT ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND CAN BE MADE ON THE EVENT REGISTRATION-TICKET PAGE MUST BE 21 AND OVER TO ATTEND, NO HOST BAR
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT MERCY HIGH SCHOOL, BURLINGAME

We need your blood! Help support the Mercy Red Cross Club at our fall blood drive.

 

When: Thursday, Feb. 28th from 12-6PM

Where: In Sequoia

How: Sign up HERE

College Meetings for JUNIOR Families 

Students and parents are welcome to schedule their meetings with College Counselor, Francesca Ohanessian.  During this meeting, we will discuss the various colleges and programs that might be of interest to your student, the SAT/ACT, and answer any initial questions you might have about the process.  Please click HERE to schedule your appointment.  

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!

Music at Kohl Mansion thanks the following volunteers for helping at our Music of Remembrance concert on Sunday, January 27th: Ellie Grubb, Christiana Wong, Sophia Flagg, Debra and Darian Rossi, Sofia Caamano, Cynthia and Isabella Bringas, Evelyn Yturralde, Coral Dempsey, Judy Gee, Mike Popa, Brandon Gregg

It was a great event and our volunteers were a huge help!

Our next concert is February 17th.  Please contact Katie Riggs at admin@musicatkohl.org  if you're interested in volunteering.

Please feel free to contact me anytime at 650-762-1107. I am looking forward to a great 2018-19 with Mercy Athletics! - Charlie Dougherty, Athletic Director

 

Follow Mercy Athletics on Twitter for game updates and scores!

All results of each team can be found in the Mercy scoreboard-place HERE

Spring Sport Tryouts start on Monday January 28. All athletes trying out for teams should report to the following locations.

• Gymnastics: Gymtowne Gymnastics in South San Francisco. 3-5pm
• Lacrosse: Murray Field in Burlingame 3-5pm
• Softball: Cuernavaca Park in Burlingame 3-5pm
• Swimming: Meet at the Mercy pool. 3-5pm
• Track and Field: Meet by the pond area at Mercy. 3:30-5pm

Athlete of the Week:
Basketball Player Kate McHale
A 3 year Varsity player who is now a Senior, Kate is a force in the middle of the paint for the Mercy squad. She is the leading rebounder on the team and leads the team in blocks as well. In the past week, Kate scored 12 points and had 17 rebounds in a solid win over Notre Dame SJ, an upper division team in the WBAL. Last night Kate had another 12 points and led the team in rebounds once again. Great job Kate, keep it going!

Games & Practice Schedule

Jan. 31 - Feb. 6

Parent photographers!
We'd love to share and promote your game photos! If you've snapped great shots from a Mercy Athletics game, please send photos and videos to Athletic Director Charlie Dougherty and Marketing Director Briana Daley.

Magnus System Reminder:  If your daughter is planning on playing a Spring Sport, please make sure they are fully registered and cleared thru the Magnus system through PowerSchool.