September 11, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Dear Mercy Parents,

 

I hope all of your daughters are back to the swing of things and enjoying their classes. We truly enjoy all the hellos every morning as you are dropping off your daughter!

 

Next week on September 18th at 7 PM we have our MPC kick off meeting! I hope you will consider attending as we love to have all of our parents actively involved in our community.

 

The fall is always a very busy time as we begin a new Admissions Season. I hope that you will visit the Admissions section of our website and encourage any family or friends with daughters in junior high to attend an event such as Open House or Parent Talk & Tours. If you have ideas regarding outreach to potential students and their families, please know we welcome your feedback and partnership. Thank you for being part of our Admissions Team!

 

I feel blessed to be part of the Mercy community and I hope that you and your daughters feel this as well. If there is ever anything that I can do please do not hesitate to reach out. 

 

Thanks,
Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan

Head of School

CSF Applications are due Sept. 13th! 
If you would like to apply to CSF using your Spring 2019 grades, please turn the application to Mrs Ohanessian.  Please do not leave applications in the main office! For application and more info click HERE or contact Mrs. Ohanessian

CalTrain presents a Brave Maker film screening and Teen-Led Panel Discussion on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention 
The Edge of Success
Thursday, Sept. 12 - 6PM  
FOX Theater, Redwood City

Click HERE for flyer or www.edgeofsuccessmovie.com for more information.

The health, safety, and wellbeing is the utmost importance for all of our students at Mercy. As a community, we are increasingly concerned about the effects of vaping or the use of e-cigarettes by teenagers. Please click HERE to read this message from the Center of Disease Control and have a conversation with your daughter about the dangers of vaping. Please know that we will be discussing this issue with the students during collaboration. Prevention takes a village!

Mercy-A-Thon Update - Permissions slips DUE TONIGHT 

Our Student Fundraiser has raised 55%* of our school-wide goal of $75,000! Great job Mercy! 

Class of 2020 - $10,802.43

Class of 2021- $8,067.63

Class of 2022 - $9,299.00

Class of 2023 - $13,022.05

*as of 9.9.19

Permission slips for the Mercy-A-Thon celebration day on Sept. 24th are DUE TONIGHT- please email a completed slip to asilva@mercyhsb.com or submit to the Main office tomorrow. 

Mercy Annual Fund Parent Giving Program -

Parent Pledge Commitment week is Coming!

Sept. 16th-21st members of the Mercy Advancement Team and the Annual Fund Parent Team will be in the parking lot at pick up handing out and picking up your Commitment forms!  The Mercy Annual Fund is the cornerstone of giving at Mercy. We ask that all families make a tax-deductible commitment to the giving program as the most critical show of support for the school and our students. The Fund provides immediate resources to bridge the gap between tuition and the cost to educate each student. To learn about what is made possible by Mercy Annual Fund gifts, please visit our Giving page on the website. 

Make a Pledge or gift online HERE or download the Parent Commitment form HERE

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Annual Fund Parent Giving  please contact Jennifer Munsey in the Mercy Advancement office at  650-762-1199 or jmunsey@mercyhsb.com. 

We are in need of baskets!

Do you have any extra baskets (in very good condition and about 12-15in diameter) at home?
We're looking for gift baskets that Mercy will fill for donation to our local school auctions - if you have any or would like to purchase some to donate, please drop off baskets to the main office by September 18th. Thank you! Contact asilva@mercyhsb.com with questions. 

Help Wanted - Music at Kohl Mansion is seeking a Reception Coordinator for 8 Sunday evenings, October 20-May10.   Following each of our season concerts, Music at Kohl hosts a meet-the-artists reception for our patrons and we need someone to cater these events. The reception coordinator will: plan and shop for reception menu (cheese platter, simple finger foods, etc.), prepare food items as needed, arrange reception platters, set up reception buffet, oversee Mercy student volunteers, help with wine opening and pouring, and help with clean up.  This is a paid position.  Must be over 21.  Dates for the season are:  October 20, November 10, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 15, April 5, and May 10.  Hours are approximately 5-10pm on those evenings.  If interested, please contact Katie Riggs, admin@musicatkohl.org or (650) 762-1130.  Thank you!

Help Needed for Alumnae Homecoming
On Sunday, September 15th, Mercy alumnae from around the country will gather and celebrate Homecoming. We will need some students (parents are of course welcome to help) to help us out that morning between 8:45 am to 10:45 am. All volunteers will receive 2 supplemental service hours, and will need to wear full Mercy dress uniform. Please contact Dr. Zanette if you are interested jzanette@mercyhsb.com or call 650.762.1139.   

Tri-School Walk for Catholic Worker

3 Supplemental hours and 1 Learning Hour

Saturday, September 21st - 9am-12:15pm

Help raise money for the Catholic Worker House in San Bruno, $40 donation. Walk starts at Mercy High School 9:00am Ends at Catholic Worker Hospitality House, Saint Bruno Church at 12:15 pm) Sign up on the Campus Ministry Door. Each participant is asked to raise $40, and walk for the Catholic Worker

The Alps to the Mediterranean - Summer 2020 European trip for Mercy students! (Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, France, and Spain in one trip)

Send your daughter on a trip of a life-time to places that they may never get the opportunity to go. Many people visit London, Paris, and Rome, but beautiful Lucerne in the Alps, the Tuscan region in north Italy, the luxurious Monaco, the French Riviera, and festive Barcelona, Spain are places that are rich in history, fun to shop, and gorgeous to view. Parents have the opportunity to sign their daughters up for this educational excursion (during which you get a vacation at home) happening July 22-Aug 1 give or take a few days.

The enrollment is limited to 30 students. Some students have already enrolled. Open to students only.

Click HERE to find out more about what your daughters will experience and how to sign her up. 

 

For more information visit the EF Tours website or email Randall Watts at rwatts@mercyhsb.com

Tour Number: 2271527NN

Enrollment Website: www.eftours.com/2271527NN

If families want to enroll via a customer service rep, then they can call 800-665-5364.

Cheers to you! 

Thank to those of you who are able to attend tonight's Head of School New Parent Reception for Freshman and Transfer Parents tonight September 11, 2019 at 7:00 pm.  It has come to our attention that there was an error in the online school calendar, which listed the event start time at 6:30pm.  We look forward to seeing you this evening, please contact me with any questions. View invite HERE.

 

 

Kairos Retreat Information 

This week, during the junior religion classes, seniors will come and talk to them about the Kairos retreat that they can experience this year. This is an amazing experience and opportunity for your daughters. The spaces do fill up quickly so if you wish your daughter to attend, please encourage her to sign up. The cost of the retreat is $250.00. To reserve a spot we ask that you pay the entire $250 which is due by Friday, September 13th.

The dates for Kairos this year are: Wednesday, October 2-Friday, October 4 OR Wednesday March 11- Friday, March 13th.  If you have any questions please email Angie at asimonetti@mercyhsb.com.

Please feel free to contact me anytime with concerns or comments at 650-762-1107. I am looking forward to a great 2019-20 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

 

The team pictures for fall sports will be taking place on Sept 16 and 17. Tennis, Cross Country, JV and Varsity Volleyball will be on Sept 16. JV and Varsity Water Polo, Frosh Volleyball and Golf will be on Sept 17

Games & Practice Schedule

September 12-18

Athlete of the Week
Sophomore Golfer Brooke Barron
After scoring the low round for Mercy's golf team with a 44 at Baylands Golf Course last Tuesday, September 3, Brooke shot an incredible even par 36 yesterday(Sept 10) at Crystal Springs. Her score helped the team in a huge way in their victory over Castilleja 248-290. This round was again played in windy conditions, thus, making her score even more impressive. She was the low scorer on both teams.Her devotion to golf and to all of her fellow teammates is what every coach wishes all their players would be like. Her desire to never be satisfied with her current level of play results in Brooke continuing to improve in all facets of her game. Great job Brooke, keep it going!

If your daughter has an allergy and requires an EpiPen, please have your daughter bring one to the Main Office by next Friday 9/13. The EipPen should be labeled with her name and advisory number. 

Mercy High School is excited to begin our Fall Admissions Season!

We offer a number of opportunities for prospective students and families to visit campus and get to know Mercy. If you know someone that would be a great addition to our community, we welcome your referral! Click HERE for our Admission Events. 

 

It's back-to-school time and we know that means shopping lists for the family! Mercy earns a percentage when you shop on Amazon, shop for groceries, eat out, travel, etc. at no cost to you! Visit our SHOP FOR MERCY page to learn more.