December 4, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Dear Mercy Families,

 

It is hard to believe that it is already December and that the girls will be leaving for Christmas break in two weeks! I encourage you to take time this week to talk with your daughters to help them prepare study plans for their upcoming finals. I hope that you will be able to enjoy making special memories this holiday season with your families- it truly is a wonderful time of the year.

 

Christmas season is always a magical one that embodies hospitality and kindness. Catherine McAuley always made sure to welcome everyone into her life, and she never hesitated to share compassion, prayers, and thoughtful acts with others.

 

As we continue through this Advent season I hope that you will take the characteristics of hospitality and compassion, two key Mercy values, and spread them to all those who you encounter. The greatest gift this Christmas that we can give is to let others know Mercy through our interactions with each other. Let's all spread the gift of Mercy this holiday season!

 

Thanks,
Natalie

Cookies, Cocoa, and Collaboration

Wednesday, Dec. 11

2:45 to 4:45 pm

Please encourage your daughter to attend! Dinner is served, and teachers will be on hand for review support.  

Winter Formal - SF Galleria Design Center

Formal tickets at the SF Galleria Design Center are on sale tomorrow at the discounted price! Tickets are $100 for Mercy students before Winter Break. If you are bringing a guest who is not from Mercy, tickets are $95 before Winter Break. After break all ticket prices rise to $110.

Click HERE for Permission slip for Mercy Students and HERE for Guest Permission slip. Permission slips must be turned in at the time of purchase. Make sure to read all of the guidelines, especially the dress code! If you are not sure if your outfit is within dress code, you may bring it or a photo to Coach RG's office. Looking forward to a fun night on January 24th!

Holiday Drives

Drop off in front of the mansion or
in the Campus Ministry Office

Next Week Mon. - Wed.

December  9th-11th 

 

CANDY for Los Posadas for refugee children and children of agricultural families on the Coast.

CANNED FOOD for the Hospitality House in San Bruno.

Click HERE for flyer

Tuesday, Dec. 17

8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Period 1

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Period 4

 

Wednesday, Dec. 18

8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Period 2

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Period 5

 

Thursday, Dec. 19

8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Period 3

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Period 6

 

Friday, Dec. 20

8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Period 7

It is cold outside and we want all students to be comfortable at school in their uniform. Students are encouraged to wear black, ankle length leggings or tights under their skirts. Sweatpants and Pajama pants are not allowed under uniform skirts.

 

Uniform regulations are not dependent upon the weather. However, from November 2019-February 28, 2020, students are allowed to wear non-Mercy winter jackets with a hood and vests. Acceptable colors are navy blue, black, white and gray. This does not apply to fleece, sweatshirts and windbreakers. Students can wear rain boots on days when rain is predicted, but this does not include Uggs. Students should leave all blankets at home. Please do not wear non-Mercy outerwear on formal uniform and liturgy days. A student will receive a uniform infraction if she fails to comply with the preceding.

Save the Date!

In collaboration with Music at Kohl Mansion and Violins of Hope, Mercy High School's Campus Ministry will host a special private session for our Mercy Community.

January 16th
11:15am - 12:15pm

Mercy Chapel 

Click HERE to reserve your seat.

Violins of Hope

From January 16 through March 14, 2020, Burlingame's Music at Kohl Mansion will host Violins of Hope San Francisco Bay Area, an immersive eight-week celebration of the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.Violins of Hope will showcase a collection of string instruments once played by Jews in concentration camps during the Holocaust. Lovingly restored by Israeli violin-makers Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein, the Violins are now touring worldwide. This first West Coast appearance of the Violins of Hope commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Performances hosted by Music at Kohl Mansion January 18 & 19 for more info and tickets visit https://musicatkohl.org/violins-of-hope

Winter Chorale Concert

Christmas is awe...some!
Tuesday, December 10th

7:00PM - Kohl Mansion

Mercy Chorale, Tri-School Chorus and

Mercy Tri-M Music Honor Society 

Mercy Dance Concert

It's Christmas at Mercy!

Thursday, December 12th

6:30PM

Mercy SF Theatre

3250 19th Ave.

San Francisco, CA 94132

Volunteer with Music at Kohl Mansion's special Holiday Gala Concert!  We need a few extra hands for this extra festive event!  Mercy students receive service credit hours; adult volunteers receive our utmost gratitude – and a fun evening!  December 15th, 6-10pm.  Please contact Katie Riggs at admin@musicatkohl.org or (650)762-1130.  For more information on Music at Kohl Mansion's 37th season, please visit www.musicatkohl.org

 

Join us in celebrating your senior by placing a Yearbook Recognition Ad for your student as the deadline has been extended to December 31st. 

To purchase, click HERE to begin. Ad space is limited so purchase yours today!

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

 Athlete of the Week 
Soccer player Jacqueline Klingler

Jacqueline, a senior and 4 year member of the Varsity team, started her season in grand style this past week in a 6-0 win over El Camino High. Playing in a driving rainstorm, Jacqueline scored 2 goals to help pace the Mercy squad in their win. Jacqueline's versatility, speed, strength and scoring ability will play key components for this year's team. Great start Jacqueline, keep it going!!!

Games & Practice Schedule

December 5-11

SAVE THE DATE:
DEC 10. Mercy Soccer at Avaya Stadium

 

Click HERE for more information/details

Spring Sports Conditioning has started!  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

• 3:15-4pm-Softball and Swimming
• 4:00-4:45pm-Lacrosse, Gymnastics and Track and Field

Purchase Fall Team Photos
Winter Team pictures will be posted soon, we will notify families once they are available.

If you would like to purchase photos taken by Lifetouch for Fall Sports, please use this link to access pictures. events.lifetouch.com/mercyburlingamehighschool

Shop for Mercy this Holiday Season

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we want to share a few ways you can give back to Mercy through your holiday shopping at no additional cost to you! Check out our Shop for Mercy page for information on the shopping programs that benefit our school as you shop online and in stores. 

Financial Assistance Program for 2020-2021

We recognize that families have varying financial needs and make financial sacrifices to provide their daughters with a strong academic education. Awards are made for a one-year period, families must re-apply each year. The application process is fair and confidential, assessed by an outside firm (TADS) that specializes in school financial assistance programs. Financial aid awards are made based on a family's demonstrated need and the availability of school funds.

 

All families who would like to be considered for financial assistance for the 2020-21 school year must complete an online financial aid application and submit all necessary documentation. The deadline for applying is no later than January 15, 2020. Visit the website HERE for more information and the online TADS application.  Late applications are processed and reviewed, but meeting the appropriate deadline is strongly recommended to be included in the first round of aid awards. Please contact Lynn Beal at 650-762-1101 or lbeal@mercyhsb.com if you have any questions.

Mercy Annual Fund Parent Giving Program 
Please help us reach our 100% Parent Participation Goal! Please submit your gift or pledge commitment by Today! 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

Don't miss out! 
The Alps to the Mediterranean - Summer 2020 European trip for Mercy students only!
(Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, France, and Spain in one trip)
The trip will start to fill up over the next month as it is getting closer to the deadline of December 25th.

This can make a great Christmas gift from parents or grandparents, or a graduation gift before they head off to college. 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.