February 20, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Article from the San Mateo Daily Journal:

NDB Roars Back to end Mercy's Cinderella Run

 

What a game Tuesday evening! Mercy Basketball truly did have a Cinderella run. Thank you to the basketball team and Coach Kevin Calsada for giving all of us something to cheer for - the girls played with true Mercy spirit and resilience! Special thanks to everyone who trekked to Belmont to cheer on the team - we completely filled the stands with Mercy supporters! MERCY PROUD!!

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.

Lobster Feed & Live Music at Kohl Mansion is this Friday Feb 22nd! If you did not get tickets before they SOLD OUT you can still join in on the MINI LIVE Auction by submitting a sealed bid!

 

   MINI LIVE Auction Items

• Live Auction item # 1
  San Francisco Fire Depart. Fire Boat Ride for 6
• Live Auction item # 2
  2019-20 Reserved Mercy Parking Space for your Daughter!
• Live Auction item #3
  Reserved Pew for Mercy 2019 Graduation
• Live Auction item #4
  New England Lobster Market Party for 20

 Submit your sealed bid by Friday, Feb. 22 
    at 3:00pm by clicking HERE

 

We still need Volunteers!

• 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

Last chance to sign up to donate blood!

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

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

 

A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers for the February 17th Music at Kohl concert!

Cassandra Bousquet, Sophia Flagg, Izzy Goodwin, Kelsey Popa, Christiana Wong, Pam and Fred Matthews, Mike Popa, Brandon Gregg, Jessica Yang, Tori Rosen, Carmen Siu, Judy Gee.

Our next concert is March 24th and we will once again need volunteers.  If you are interested, please contact Katie Riggs at admin@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

 

Mercy Parka Jacket
We have had multiple families ask about being able to obtain a heavy Mercy Parka jacket that could be worn during some of our cold outdoor events. We have worked to have one made available. Please click HERE if you are interested in purchasing.  Store Open From: February 20 - March 6, 2019

 

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

Spring Sport Team Pictures Schedule 
Meet by the Pond at scheduled time

Monday Feb 25:

• Gymnastics-2:45pm
• Lacrosse 3pm
• Softball 3:15pm
• Swimming 3:30pm
• Lyrical 3:45pm

 

Tuesday Feb 26:

• Cheer 2:45pm
• Pom-Var 3pm
• JV Pom 3:15pm
• Track and Field 3:30pm
• Hip Hop 3:45pm

 

Purchase Winter Sports Photos

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

Athlete of the Week:
Varsity Basketball Player Ryan Galea
Ryan, a Junior, is the constant energy for this year's team. Her hustle on every play is unmatched. Her motor is nonstop and she usually wins all hustle plays. Her effort is never a question. This past weekend, Ryan had 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals vs Carmel. She followed up with 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist vs. Scotts Valley in our big upset against the 6th ranked team in the divisional play-offs. Last night vs. Notre Dame, Ryan had 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists. Great job Ryan, great season. She now starts softball today!

Games & Practice Schedule

Feb. 21-27

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.