September 18, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Dear Mercy Families,

It is hard to believe that next week is already Mercy Week! Mercy Week is dedicated to honoring our foundress, Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy, our school, and our treasured sisterhood.

When I think of Catherine McAuley I think of Mother Theresa, because if cameras were around during Mercy's early years, I have no doubt that they would have captured equally beautiful images of Catherine McAuley committed to educating, feeding, clothing, and caring for the poor. Catherine valued education in all forms, and because of her vision we have all been united through Mercy High School.

Catherine once said, "No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women." At Mercy we believe deeply in the value of an all-girls education and an education that encourages every young woman to be known, to be challenged, and to be transformed.

As we prepare for Mercy Week I want to thank you for sharing in Catherine's mission and vision. Thank you for giving us the gift of knowing your daughters and being able to be a part of their lives. Thank you for allowing us to continue educating young women in a way that is rooted in Catherine's vision and Mercy's mission.

We hope the girls have a wonderful Mercy Week!

Thanks,
Natalie

Mercy-A-Thon Urgent - Permissions slips OVERDUE

Dear Parents - Mercy-A-Thon is a Mandatory School Event. This is a huge part of our Mercy culture and we expect every student to participate. We are currently missing Permission Slips and money from many of your daughters. Students cannot attend Sky High without a completed permission slip and money. The $75 is due by Monday, September 23rd at the latest. These OVERDUE Permission slips must be submitted TONIGHT. Please email permission form and any questions/concerns to asilva@mercyhsb.com.

The Student Fundraiser has raised 72%* of our school-wide goal of $75,000! Great job Mercy! 12 days to go! 

Class of 2020 - $14,208.18

Class of 2021- $10,670.48

Class of 2022 -$12,541.75

Class of 2023 - $17,684.25

*as of 9.17.19

On Friday, September 27th, we will celebrate Mercy Day! There are no classes at Mercy but it is a school day. Students should arrive at 9:00 in their formal uniform and go directly to their Advisory. We will celebrate a liturgy all together, have informational seminars, before lunch (provided) on the Green and a Rally. The day will end at 2:30. Students should bring their class shirt and class spirit gear to change into before lunch. 

Mercy Annual Fund Parent Giving Program -

Your support is critical to Mercy High School.

This week is the Mercy Annual Fund Parent Giving Commitment Week.

By making a commitment that is meaningful and comfortable for your family, you've taken an important action for the success of every Mercy girl. Members of the Mercy Advancement Team will be in the parking lot this week, Sept.17th-19th passing out and collecting commitment forms at pick up. Commitment forms may also be picked up or dropped off at the Main Office, attention Advancement. All gifts to the Mercy Annual Fund, regardless of the amount, make an impact.
To learn more about what is made possible by The Mercy Annual Fund or to make your 100% tax deductible gift, please visit The Annual Fund Parent Giving web page or download a COMMITMENT FORM HERE.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or to set up a meeting. Thank you for your support! 

Jennifer Munsey
Mercy Annual Fund and Donor Stewardship Manager
jmunsey@mercyhsb.com 650-762-1199

If your employer offers a matching gift program, this is an excellent way to double or triple the impact of your gift. To see if your company participates please visit The Matching Gifts web page. 

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16th. More information with details of the test day will be announced shortly. This is a practice test for the SAT and the College Board has many resources to help your daughter prepare. Students can look up their old PSAT scores and review for this standardized test. If there are issues logging in, please click HERE for a video to help.

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

Dear Parents,

We would like to introduce you to the many honor societies that are offered here at Mercy! We encourage you to discuss with your daughter those honor societies they may wish to join as some are currently accepting applications. Please click HERE for a brief overview of each honor society and the qualifications needed for acceptance. See below for contact information. 

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

Mr. Watts will be hosting two informational meetings next week, parents and/or students may attend either Monday evening Sept. 23rd at 6pm or Thursday, Sept. 26th at 2:45pm in room 109 in the Mansion wing to get answers to your questions. Please email rwatts@mercyhsb.com if planning on attending to accommodate seating, but walk-ins are welcome.

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.commercy

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.

Juniors,

The final payments are due for your class rings. Bill Reid from Jostens will be at school on October 10 and 11 during lunch in the cafeteria to accept payments.

Seniors,

Order your cap and gown and graduation announcements at school on October 10 and 11 during lunch in the cafeteria. Every senior must order her cap and gown. No exceptions! Extra order forms are in the main office.

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 Mercy Varsity Soccer team will be playing Notre Dame Belmont on Tuesday December 10 at Avaya Stadium, home of the San Jose Earthquakes. The girls in the program are very excited to say the least for the opportunity to play in a professional team's venue. In order to play this game, Mercy had to commit to purchasing 50 tickets to the San Jose Earthquakes game on Sunday September 29. They play the Seattle Sounders with a 4:30pm start. The Earthquakes are right in the middle of play-off contention and this is a huge game for them. If you are interested in going and want to help the Soccer girls achieve their goal of playing at Avaya, please click HERE to purchase tickets. Thanks in advance!

Please see the note we received from the Earthquakes concerning seat availability in each section. "There are a few different sections to pick from. Do not be deterred by the limited seat availability, there are more than that many seats in those sections!"

Games & Practice Schedule

Athlete of the Week
Senior Volleyball player Ysabelle Barrera
Izzy is one of the captains of this year's team. She suffered an injury last year that prevented her from playing her Junior season. She worked nonstop to get prepared for her Senior year. Now back on the floor with this year's Varsity team, Izzy has brought energy and keen court awareness to help stabilize the team so far. This past weekend, the Varsity squad went 3-1 and got into the Gold Bracket of the Westmoor tournament. Izzy's spirited play along with her will to win combined with a positive attitude was a gamechanger for the team. Great job Izzy, keep it going!!

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!

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 25th. Thank you! Contact asilva@mercyhsb.com with questions. 

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.