September 25, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Dear Parent Community,

 

It's Mercy Week! A cherished, time-honored tradition, Mercy Week celebrates our Sister of Mercy heritage and Foundress Catherine McAuley, who opened the first House of Mercy in Ireland in 1827. Every year our faculty and students plan events, activities, and a Mass to reflect on the Sisters' charism that drives our community, including the Sisters of Mercy's Critical Concerns. This year, we are focusing on the topic of Women, and exploring specifically what it means to be a confident woman in today's world. On Friday, students will attend workshops on topics ranging from budgeting and finance, to networking, and cooking skills.

 

I am sure your daughters are excited about their fun spirit wear and looking forward to our Mercy Day Rally, but let us not forget the main purpose for Mercy Week- that it is the sacred time we come together with intention as a community to reflect on the women who came before us, and how to actively take steps toward the women we are proud to become.

 

Thank you for choosing Mercy High School for your daughters and for allowing us to be a part of their lives. It is a true privilege working with your daughters, and we are so thankful to celebrate this year's Mercy Week with them!

 

Sincerely,
Natalie 

Magnus Health - Urgent - Action Required!
Please update all student information in Magnus Health.
This was due before the start of the school year.
This information is mandatory and must be updated each year for student safety. It is important that we know how to contact parents/guardians or emergency representatives in cases of emergency or a school wide evacuation. Magnus also stores all student health information like allergies, medications, instructions and history so we will be able to assist your daughter when necessary.

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. 

Girls on the Green

Monday, Sept. 30  - 3:30 - 5:00pm

Help us get the word out! Girls on the Green is an afternoon of activities and athletics for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. From volleyball and soccer to tinkering and science activities, Girls on the Green is a fun introduction to Mercy extracurriculars and a great way to get to know the school! Campus tours are available for parents throughout the afternoon. Please pass along the information to friends and family that have a daughter this age! Click HERE for more information.

Photo Retake Day is Tuesday, October 1st during both lunches. Any student who did not take a photo on Orientation needs to have their photo taken. Please be sure to bring your Mercy sweater and white polo. Lifetouch Photographers will be in the Clock Hall or the Great Hall during both lunches. Stop by to get your photo taken and receive your School ID. Questions? Please check with the Main Office or Ms. Franco in Counseling. 

Mercy Annual Fund Parent Giving Program 
Your support is critical to Mercy High School. 

Please help us reach our 100% Parent Participation Goal!  Please submit your gift or pledge commitment by Sept. 30th! 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. 

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. Click HERE 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

Freshmen Athletes and Parents:
We are holding a Positive Coaching Alliance seminar that is mandatory for all Freshmen athletes and at least one accompanying parent/guardian. This applies to any Freshmen athlete who is currently playing a fall sport and/or plans to play a sport in the winter or spring season. The session will be on Wednesday October 9 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Great Hall.

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. Our ticket sales are going slow, so please make your purchase today. Thanks in advance! 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

September 26 - October 2 

Athlete of the Week
Junior Water Polo player Kylie Pfeiffer
Now in her 3rd year on Varsity, Kylie has emerged as a leader in the pool this season. As a starter, she has been put into different positions by the coaches and excelled at them all. She is dominating on offense and is very tenacious on defense! Kylie leads the team with 22 goals this season, with a high of 7 goals against Sequoia this past week. She takes control during the game and leads her teammates to strive for greatness. Great job Kylie, keep it going!!!

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.

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.