April 10, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Easter Blessings to all
from the Mercy Community!

Friday, April 12
1:40pm Early Dismissal

This Friday, April 12th students will have a 1:40pm dismissal. Students will gather in the chapel for a short Holy Week Prayer Service after Advisory that day.

Important Dates for the beginning
of school year 2019-2020

Back-to-School dates can be found on the Mercy School Calendar. Click HERE for Athletics tryouts, Orientation, and more.

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Service Hours Due Dates are
fast approaching 

April 24 - All service hours are due for Seniors. 

May 15 - All service hours are due for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshwomen

Note: All service hours must be completed, submitted to Seholo.com, verified and approved by the due date.

Congratulations to Maggie Dugoni one of the co-presidents of the Red Cross Club, for being the recipient of an American Red Cross Scholarship award. Co-presidents Maggie and Eme Dawes have worked very hard to host two fantastic blood drives during the 2018-2019 school year, which collected many units of blood and saved many lives! The work and dedication from not only the co-presidents, but all of the members of the club and the members of the Mercy community in the form of donations is exemplary. Thank you to all!

Spring Uniform Update 

Wishing you all a happy spring! As weather starts to get sunny and warm, it's time to do away with students wearing non-mercy outerwear. When we return from Spring Break, students are asked to dress only in Mercy sweatshirts and Mercy fleece over their uniform polo. If it is raining, students can wear rain boots and a water proof jackets in Mercy approved colors. Any student dressed out of uniform will receive an infraction.

April Student Store Pop-up Shop

Friday, April 12th • 1:00-2:45pm

The Student Store will be hosting a pop-up shop after early dismissal (1:40pm) in Clock Hall. We have added a new release t-shirt design- great for practice and non-uniform days! Accepting card, cash, and check. Contact asilva@mercyhsb.com if you have any questions. 

Join Us for Mercy's Making A Difference Scholarship Benefit Dinner!
Thursday, May 2, 2019 • 6:00pm
SF AIRPORT MARRIOTT WATERFRONT 
BURLINGAME

Learn more about the scholarship fund, how to buy tickets, and sponsorship opportunities HERE.

Tri-School Jazz Ensemble presents

SUPERMURGITROID

A Finger Zinger Night of Funk, Blues, BeBop, and more!
Thursday, April 11 ⋅ 7-9pm
Serra High School's Gellert Auditorium
Adults $10, Students FREE

 Mercy Dance Presents

What's Left Unsaid

Wed., May 1st - 7pm

Serra High School - Gellert Auditorium

pm Spring Chorale Concert

What's there to Sing About?

Tues., May 7th - 7:00pm
Mercy Chapel

Mercy Artsfest
24th Annual Art Festival
A Showcase of the Visual Arts
Ceramics, Photography & Art
Wed., May 15th - 5:00- 7pm
Kohl Mansion

 Freshmen Parents 

Coffee with the Counselors
Friday, May 3rd - 8:00am

Please join us for Coffee with the Counselors, a new information series hosted by Mercy's Guidance Department for freshmen parents. On Friday, May 3rd at 8:00am, we will have a facilitated reflection on your student's first year at Mercy. We will also take a look at what to expect in the upcoming sophomore year- with coffee and tea, followed by a Q&A session where you will have an opportunity to ask questions of our team. 
Please RSVP here

 Junior/Senior PROM 

This year Prom is on Cabernet Sauvignon Commodore yacht on May 10th. Tickets are on presale this week in the SBO Office for $95 each and the price will be $105 after Spring Break. All forms must be turned in at the same time as buying a ticket.

• Prom 2019 Information and Expectations
• Prom 2019 Guest Permission Form 

 Senior Parents   

Senior Transition Night
Thurs., April 25th - 6:30pm
Reception Room

College Counselor, Francesca Ohanessian, and Wellness Counselor, Joy Phillips, invite you to an evening of reflection and conversation about the end of your high school experience and your transition to college. We will discuss common challenges students and families face during this time and provide helpful strategies for a successful and healthy transition from Mercy. Student and Parents should join together. Please RSVP HERE

Class of 2019 Pinning Ceremony

You are cordially invited to attend the induction of the Class of 2019 into the Mercy High School Alumnae Association 
Wednesday, May 1st at 1:30pm

Mercy Chapel

Please RSVP to Jamila Sinlao Zanette '04 at jzanette@mercyhsb.com. 

Volunteers Needed for Music at Kohl Concert

Music at Kohl Mansion needs volunteers for our next concert on Sunday, April 14. Volunteers are needed from either 5-9 or 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

April 11 - 17

Fall Tryout Dates 

• Volleyball: August 9,12,13. *Coaches may decide to extend the tryouts  based on their assessments.
• Cross Country, Water Polo, Golf and Tennis start on August 14.

Purchase SPRING Sports Photos

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

Purchase WINTER Sports Photos

Pictures for Winter Sports Teams 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.

Re-registration for the 2019-20 school year:

• SchoolAdmin has sent you an email with registration instructions.
• FACTS accounts for the new school year have been activated to draw the $650.00 registration fee on 4/10/19.
• Courses for the 2019-20 school year will be finalized only when SchoolAdmin registration is complete and the registration fee paid.
• Questions: call Lynn Beal at 650-762-1101

Donate Used Uniforms
Just in time for Spring cleaning! If you have any Mercy uniforms around your house that your daughter doesn't need anymore, please drop them by the Main Office and we'll offer them to other Mercy students at our upcoming Used Uniform Sales. We'll take Mills skirts, white or gray polos, and sweaters! Contact asilva@mercyhsb.com if you have any questions.
 

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. 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.