March 13, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

March is National Athletic Training Month! Though athletic injuries can happen at any age and level, the Mercy Athletic Department strives to prevent injury in our student-athletes, and treat injury when it does happen. Our Certified Athletic Trainer, Keri Sotak, implements injury prevention programs in Strength & Conditioning, incorporating sport-specific exercises that will help reduce the risk of common injury during the athlete's preseason work. Mercy student-athletes are invited to rehabilitate any acute and chronic injuries with Keri during lunch hours and after school, and can also receive immediate injury evaluation at home sporting events. Keri uses a wide variety of rehabilitation techniques, soft-tissue therapies, and other interventions to successfully return the student safely to the sport she loves. Please visit the Sports Medicine page on the Mercy website to learn more about Keri and her program. For students interested in learning about sports medicine and the health sciences, Keri is teaching an Introduction to Sports Medicine class in the 2019-2020 school year!

A HUGE thank you to all of our donors that helped out at our Feb. 28th blood drive. Also, thank you to all of our student volunteers.  It wouldn't have happened without all of you. Thirty pints of blood were collected to save a potential 90 lives thanks to all who participated. We will be in touch next fall for our next blood drive!!

from the Mercy Red Cross Club
Maggie Dugoni / Eme Dawes co-presidents

The Robotics Club (Gear Gremlins) will be attending their first competition this weekend. Come out and cheer on your fellow students and represent Mercy & Serra High Schools!

FIRST - SF REGIONAL Competition

March 15-17, 2019 at: St Ignatius High School

San Francisco, CA -There is no charge to attend, competition hours are 9am - 5:30pm (approx).

Tri-Shool Productions presents

The Wedding Singer!

March 29, 30 and April 5, 6 - 7:30pm
March 31 - 2pm

Serra High School's Gellert Auditorium

Tickets for Tri-School Productions Spring Musical are on sale now! Click HERE to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Moms Crafting Mixer

- RSVP here-

Thursday, April 4th • 6:30-8:30pm

Mercy Moms are invited to an evening of crafts, wine, and refreshments! We will be making pressed-flower drink coasters. Please RSVP by March 29th- $10 entry fee to cover cost of materials. Event has limited slots to accommodate all crafters! 

Dad's Bunco Night

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Thursday, April 11th • 7-9pm

We invite Mercy Dads to get together for a game night with pizza and beer! Bunco is an easy game to learn that only requires luck and a good time! Prizes will be awarded for various categories. Please RSVP by April 4th- $10 entry fee to cover cost of food/prizes. 

 Sophomores  

Order your Mercy Ring at school on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday March 12, 13 and 14 during lunch in the Cafeteria. Extra ring envelopes are in the main office.  

 Junior Parents          

Coffee with the Counselors
Friday, March 29th - 8:00am

Please join us for Coffee with the Counselors, a new information series hosted by Mercy's Guidance Department for junior parents. On Friday, March 29th at 8:00am, we will have a discussion about the college process - with coffee and tea, followed by a 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.  

 Seniors  

Your graduation announcements and accessories are here, and will be delivered at school on Thursday, March 14 during advisory.

Volunteers Needed for Music at Kohl Concert

Music at Kohl Mansion needs volunteers for our next concert on Sunday, March 24. 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

Games & Practice Schedule

March 14-20

Athlete of the Week:
Softball Player - Freshman, Sorina Larsen:
Sorina made her first high school start as a Pitcher this past Thursday vs. Mercy SF. She made the most of the opportunity as she threw a no hitter in a 6 inning 12-0 victory. Sorina had 12 strikeouts in addition to her complete game effort. Sorina works year round on her pitching and takes great pride in developing all her pitches. She is very committed to being at all practices and games. She will be counted on by the coaches to be a vital part of the Mercy pitching this season. Great job Sorina, keep it going!

Purchase Winter Sports Photos

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

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.

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.