February 13, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

2019-2020 Course Selection

 

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

 

Should you have any questions about the process, please contact your academic counselor.   

 

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

Ms. Franco (Class of 2020)

Lenten Series: Altaration -
The Mystery of the Mass Revealed

Looking for a Spiritual Uplift this Lent?  If so, please join us for this five-part study on the Mass that features powerful cinematography, inspiring video presenters, and engaging resources. Altaration uses humor, stories, and small group discussion to capture our attention and instill in us a deep and lasting love for the Mass. Please join us on Thursdays in Lent in classroom 234A from 2:45p-3:45p. Dates include March 7, March 14, March 28, April 4, April 11, (skipping March 21). Bring your daughter or a friend. Come to one discussion, come to all. All are Welcome! If you are interested in participating please RSVP by Monday March 4 to sflaherty@mercyhsb.com.

Mercy is participating in this program in partnership with Our Lady of Angels Church.

RED ALERT TICKETS ARE GOING FAST, HURRY BEFORE IT SELLS OUT!

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

Event Tickets can ONLY be purchased in advance.  

The DEADLINE is Monday Feb. 18th by midnight, unless it SELLS OUT before the deadline!

Don't miss out on this one- of- a- kind dining and entertainment event and fun opportunity to meet fellow Mercy Parents! This event is sure to sell out, get your tickets before they are gone! Dress for a Mess!  

• 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
  
  

*Junior & Sophomore Parents & Guardians, Join us at Lobster Feed & Live Music for a one time opportunity to bid on a 2019-20 Reserved Parking Spot for your daughter!  

 

*Senior Parents & Guardians, Join us at Lobster Feed & Live Music for a one time opportunity to bid on a  Reserved Pew for Mercy Graduation!  

 

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

  SOPHOMORE Parents  

Please join us for Coffee with the Counselors, a new information series hosted by Mercy's Guidance Department for sophomore parents.

On Friday, February 22nd, we will have a discussion about course selections and the college process - with coffee and tea. The Guidance Department will present briefly on the various course options and things to consider when choosing classes for junior year. 

Our presentation will begin at 8:00am, followed by the question and answer session where you will have an opportunity ask questions of our team.  
Please RSVP here!

Please contact Francesca Ohanessian with any questions at FOhanessian@mercyhsb.com or (650) 762-1151.

  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.  

Student Volunteers Needed

Friday February 22, 2019 is Mercy's first annual Lobster Feed & Live Music event to benefit all Mercy HSB programs including academics, athletics & visual & performing arts!  The Mercy Advancement office will provide pizza and snacks to students who work. You may sign up for more than one shift as long as the times do not overlap. Thank you in advance for your help!  Students will also need to have the permission slip signed and turned in before the event in order to work and for service hours to be verified! If you have any questions you can contact Jennifer Munsey in the Mercy Advancement Department, Click HERE to sign up & learn more

 

Volunteers Needed for Music at Kohl Concert

Music at Kohl Mansion is lining up our volunteer team for our next concert on Sunday, February 17. Volunteers are needed from 6-10pm. Student volunteers receive 4 hours of service credit. Parent volunteers receive our undying gratitude and everyone gets to enjoy the concert! Please contact Katie Riggs at admin@musicatkohl.org. To learn about our concert series visit www.musicatkohl.org

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

 

Winter Sports Awards Night
Thursday February 28 at 6:30pm
in the Great Hall.

 

Purchase Winter Sports Photos

Pictures for Winter Sports are now available for purchase. Click HERE to view and order.

Spring Sport Tryouts started on Monday January 28. All athletes trying out for teams should report to the locations below.  Rosters will be finalized once winter sport athletes are able to get to their spring sport of choice. All athletes on winter teams must wait until their season is completed before they can attend any Spring practices. All winter sport athletes will be given a complete assessment prior to any final roster decisions.

 

• Gymnastics: Gymtowne Gymnastics in South San Francisco. 3-5pm
• Lacrosse: Murray Field in Burlingame 3:30-5pm
• 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:
Varsity Basketball player Mia Calsada
A 3 year varsity player and one of the team captains, senior Mia Calsada is an integral part of the team's offense and defense. She scored 14 points against Crystal Springs in under half a game last Friday night. Last night she scored 16 against Castilleja. She lead the team in assists both games, Her defensive intensity, leadership, and unselfishness doesn't show up in the stat sheet, but she strives to get everyone involved. Keep it going Mia. Good luck to the team in the CCS!

Games & Practice Schedule

Feb. 14 - 20

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.