QUICK LINKS *Gmail clips - Must view entire message for Quick Links to work properly, click HERE. FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL ![]() Dear Mercy Families,
Today our Junior Class had their Junior Ring Ceremony and our Freshmen Class had their Class Officer Elections. Together both events serve as a reminder of how quickly the high school years fly by. As our freshmen begin a new journey of possibilities, our juniors are beginning their journeys of exploring colleges and planning for their next exciting chapters in life. Whether your daughter has one year left at home or four more years, I hope you are cherishing every moment you have with them. It always amazes me how quickly time passes for our students and then they are suddenly expected to be grown ups living on their own. Know it is our privilege to partner with you during these four years before they embark on their young adult lives. If there is anything you feel we can better support you in please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thanks, ALL SCHOOL NEWS Dear Mercy Families,
I regret to inform that your child may have been exposed to lice as there are students in our community who have reported cases of head lice this week.
In order to ensure that our students are free of lice, please examine your daughter's hair and scalp for evidence of live lice, lice eggs, or nits (egg casings left behind after lice have hatched). If lice or eggs are present, they will be found close to the scalp. If you find head lice please notify the school or others with whom your child may have had direct head to head contact. Students with head lice should be treated as soon as possible to minimize the spread to other individuals.
Students with lice may not return to school until they have been properly treated and the lice no longer exists.
Please click HERE for more information on lice.
Thank you for your partnership in ensuring we get back to a lice-free environment as soon as possible.
Sincerely, Claire Rietmann-Grout Asst. Head of School for Student Life
Tri-School Productions presents This year's unique Fall Play is presented with two casts - an all-female and an all-male. Don't miss it! Learn more at www.mercyhsb.com/news.
It's time for the MERCY FALL BLOOD DRIVE! When: October 30th (10:00am-4:30pm) Where: The Great Hall in Kohl Mansion Who: Anybody 16 and over that fits the requirements (click here to access the Red Cross site for requirements)
UPCOMING EVENTS ![]() Mother Daughter Tea- Dads/Guardians
Dads/Guardians! We need 20 helping hands to work at the Mother Daughter Tea so that all of our moms/guardians can attend! Click HERE to volunteer.
RSVPs have now closed, please email asilva@mercyhsb.com with questions.
![]() Mercy Parent Club Meeting- en Español! Thursday, Oct. 24th - 7-8:30pm - Kohl Mansion La escuela Mercy tendrá una reunión del Club de Padres para las familias que hablan español! La Directora de la Escuela, Sra. Cirigliano-Brosnan, y las Profesoras de Español, Sra. Castillo y Sra. Orantes estarán presentes para hacer una presentación al club de padres y hablar de las diferentes maneras en que puedan participar en la vida de la escuela. También habrá tiempo para preguntas y comentarios acerca de lo que les ayudaría saber. Acompáñanos el jueves 24 de octubre de 7-8:30 pm en la Kohl Mansion. Favor de responder si nos pueden acompañar antes de Oct. 17th.
Mercy is hosting a Mercy Parent Club meeting for our Spanish Speaking Families! We will be joined by the Head of School, Ms. Cirigliano-Brosnan, and Spanish Teachers, Ms. Castillo and Ms. Orantes, to give an introduction to our parent club, discuss ways to get involved at Mercy, and allow for questions and feedback on what resources you'd like to see. Join us Thursday, October 24th from 7-8:30pm in the Kohl Mansion. Please RSVP by Oct. 17th.
Join us for a fun and festive evening! Experience the Mansion in its holiday best! All Proceeds benefit Mercy High School $25 in Advance - $30 at the Door
Thank you to our Sponsors & Underwriters! MERCY PLAID SPONSORS ⋅ John and Melinda Adams TASTE & TAKE VENDOR SPONSOR ⋅ Chris and Mary Denten ⋅ Daland Body Shop Inc. - Rich and Kelly Pera UNDERWRITER ⋅ Anonymous SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ![]() A big THANK YOU from Music at Kohl Mansion to our team of volunteers who helped make the opening concert of the season on October 20th a grand success: Yohko Fick, Hanako Fick, Kyra Howell, Marissa Abaya, Sophia Flagg, Evelyn Yturralde, Brandon Gregg, and Mike Popa. CLASS INFORMATION JUNIOR PARENTS ![]() Class Rings Anyone who needs their class ring resized, or otherwise repaired should bring their ring to school on Thursday, October 24 before school in the cafeteria. New ring orders may be placed as well. Extra ring information envelopes are in the main office. If you have any questions you may reach out to Bill Reid from Jostens at bill.reid@jostens.com, or 415-472-7871.
SENIOR PARENTS Dear Parents of the Class of 2020, Reminder that Bill Reid from Jostens will be at school on Thursday, October 24 before school in the Cafeteria as a make up date to help with your graduation order- including the cap and gown and graduation announcements. Every senior must order their cap and gown. No exceptions! There is no charge for this item, but it must be ordered. Orders may also be mailed in, or placed online at www.jostens.com. The requested deadline is November15th. If you have any questions you may reach out to Bill Reid from Jostens at bill.reid@jostens.com, or 415-472-7871. Thank you, and congratulations on your senior! ATHLETICS ![]() 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!
Follow Mercy Athletics on Twitter for game updates and scores!
All results of each team can be found in the Mercy scoreboard-place HERE
![]() Purchase Fall Team Photos If you would like to purchase photos taken by Lifetouch for Fall Sports, please use this link to access pictures. events.lifetouch.com/mercyburlingamehighschool
![]() Fall Sports Awards Night Wednesday, Nov 13 6:30pm - Great Hall
Games & Practice Schedule October 24-30
![]() Athlete of the Week
Softball Players:
Spring Sports Conditioning will start on Wednesday November 11: Sessions will be held each Monday and Wednesday that school is in session thru Dec 11. We will resume sessions on January 8. Spring Sports start on Feb 3, 2020
Winter Sports tryouts will start on Nov 4. The evaluation period will be a minimum of one week. Tryouts are not a one day session. Coaches will make team selections once they have completed their evaluations.
Make sure you have completed all the Magnus registration showing full athletic clearance. No athlete will be allowed to start a tryout if they are not cleared. IMPORTANT REMINDERS ![]() Mercy's 4th annual Giving Week is Nov. 4-8, 2019! During Giving Week, we will invite all members of our community, including alumnae and parents of alumnae, to make a gift to Mercy's Annual Fund.
If you haven't already made a gift or pledge commitment to the Parent Giving Program, you can still make an impact by participating in GivingWeek! Consider making a gift today!
Thank you to all current families who have already made a donation to the Annual Fund Parent Giving Program, your gift will be counted towards our Giving Week goal of 500 gifts to the Annual Fund.
If you would like to support our efforts, please consider sharing our Giving Week posts on your social media feeds to help boost our visibility. By spreading the word about this campaign, you'll give us the opportunity to reach a wider audience and grow our circle of supporters. You'll find Giving Week content on our Facebook page and Instagram feed in the coming weeks. Please contact Jennifer Munsey for more information.
We're looking for Raffle Items! If you have any related items you would like to donate or questions please email asilva@mercyhsb.com. CALENDARS MERCY HIGH SCHOOL 2750 Adeline Drive • Burlingame, CA 94010 • Phone 650.343.3631 • Fax 650.343.2316 |