December 18, 2019  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Dear Mercy Families,

 

Catherine McAuley once said, "The tender Mercy of God has given us one another," and at Christmas time I couldn't be more thankful for this. Thank you for being part of Mercy, and thank you for choosing Mercy so we can be a part of your daughter's life. It is a true gift that Mercy has brought us together to be part of a larger community. I have enjoyed the time we have spent getting to know one another, and hope that with a new semester starting in January, you will consider all of the upcoming opportunities such as parent mixers, Lobster Feed, and Making A Difference to further immerse yourself in our school and parent community.

 

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year! May you find tiny Christmas miracles in the many moments of Mercy and compassion that surround you this holiday season.

 

Please encourage your daughters to rest over break and to take care of themselves. We look forward to seeing you all in 2020!

 

Sincerely,
Natalie

Mercy Annual Fund Parent Giving Program
Your kindness and generosity creates possibilities for the future!  There's only a short time left to make a difference this calendar year.  As of today, we have raised $142,888 of our $237,000 school-wide goal for the Mercy Annual Fund Parent Giving Program. Your gift helps us to bridge the gap between the true cost to educate a student and the actual cost of tuition. Your support, no matter the size combined with all gifts, inspires corporations and foundations to increase their own support to Mercy.  

Help us reach our goal by making a tax-deductible gift before the clock strikes 12 on New Years eve! 

Click HERE to make a gift online or download the pledge form as gifts may be pledged and paid by June 30, 2020. 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

Winter VPA Concerts

Congratulations to Mercy's Dance and Chorale students on beautiful Winter Concerts! Thank you to all that attended. 

 

Click HERE to view a sample of photos from the concerts, as well as other events from the school year. 

 

Mercy's Day of Code Event 

Mercy held its first ever "Day of Code at Mercy event on Saturday, Dec. 14th with 19 middle school girls attending along with 14 of our own High School girls acting as mentors for the event. The middle school students had a fantastic time coding for 3 hours using a number of "Hour of Code" sites ranging from beginner to intermediate levels depending on the experience they had. Many of the girls entered a coding competition through Codehs.com where they coded a unique musical ensemble. Our own students even coded their own memes and musical ensembles. A great time was had by all. We are hoping to extend this into a "Girls Who Code Club", as all of those in attendance were excited at the proposition of being part of that group. We are looking for any parents that might be willing to help with this type of outreach for our local middle school girls as well as our current students as an after school event. If you are interested, please contact Pat Bradley.

Winter Formal - SF Galleria Design Center

Friday, 12/20 is the last day to buy tickets at the discounted Pre-Sale price. The SBO's will be in their office on Friday until 10:30. 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!

Hello future travelers,

Think the trip to the Alps and Mediterranean is too expensive at almost $4,800. How much would it cost if you booked the European trip yourself?

 

Round trip airline tickets $1,250

Meals (Breakfast, Dinner) $30/day) - $270

Day 1 and 2

Drei Konige (cheapest found – former prison room) $68/night - $136

Pilatis Alps tour with guide - $189

Guided walking tour of Lucerne - $256

Bus from Lucerne to Lake Como – $15

 

This is over $2000 and you have barely made it through the first two days and without a guide for the complete trip who speaks the language and some of the transportation. Plus, you have to do all the booking yourself. You still have seven more days and 4 more countries to cover. Whew!  

 

Don't forget to sign up before Christmas. Remember, you do not have to pay the cost all at once. There are payment plans; and if you call, they will work with you even beyond that.

 

If you are considering, please let me know as the trip starts to fill up this time of year.  I'm attempting to get an extension for the deadline. Email rwatts@mercyhsb.com with questions or call the company directly.

 

Enrollment Website: www.eftours.com/2271527NN

Tour Number: 2271527NN

 

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

Paint & Sip Mom's Mixer 
Thursday, January 9th

6:30-8:30pm - Mercy Cafe

Moms and Guardians are invited to join us for a Paint and Sip night! We will be hand-painting personal mugs that will be finished and glazed by our Mercy girls. Entry is $25 per person to cover the cost of materials, wine, refreshments and snacks that will be served. This event is kindly hosted by the Mercy Parent Club. Due to limited space availability, this event is only open to moms and guardians of current Mercy students. Reserve your space HERE. 

Beach Clean Up Dad's Mixer

Saturday, January 11th

9-11am - Shark Park in Pacifica

Dads and Guardians are invited to join us for a Beach Cleanup at Sharp Park in Pacifica. You're welcome to invite your daughters and families as well! Please RSVP HERE.

Save the Date for the Dad and Daughter Dance 

Mark your calendars for the Dad and Daughter Dance on Friday February 7th, 8-10pm at Kohl Mansion. Look out for the reservation link coming soon! Students are welcome to bring their dad, guardian, or special adult in their life! It will be 50's Diner Style so bring your dancing shoes! 

Looking for creative minds to take Mercy back to the 50's- email asilva@mercyhsb.com if you're interested in event prep and DIYing.

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

Thank you!

Music at Kohl Mansion extends a huge THANK YOU to a wonderful team of volunteers who helped with our December 15th Holiday Gala Concert: Bella Hoffman, Cynthia Bringas, Lucia Hayes, Zerlina Chen Hayes, Mike Popa, Brandon Gregg, Cher Fuentes, and Yohko Fick. 

 

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

 

We currently have coach openings in the following sports. If you are aware of a potential candidate, please tell them that we are accepting resumes. All interested coaches should contact Athletic Director Charlie Dougherty.

• Varsity Head Coach Volleyball-Fall of 2020

• Assistant Varsity Coach in Swimming-Spring of 2020

 Athlete of the Week 
Senior Soccer player Alexandria "CC" Kinney

CC has been a 4 year Varsity member of the soccer program. This year she has had to move over to center defense on the backline. Her game has grown tremendously this past off season. Her skill, leadership and tenacity helps control the defense. She has shown a willingness to do whatever it takes to help this year's squad achieve a high level of success. Currently, the team is 4-1-1 and CC has played in 5 of those games and the defense has allowed an average of only one goal per game. Great start CC, keep it going!!!!!

Games & Practice Schedule

December 19-25

Spring Sports Conditioning  
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

 

 

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

Good luck to all students on their finals!

School is closed for Christmas Break from December 23rd to January 6th. All classes, including Tri-School, resume on January 7th on an A Day.

PSAT scores are now available on Collegeboard. Log in or create a username and profile to see your scores.  If you have any questions about your scores, please feel free to reach out to your grade level counselor. 

 

For juniors, we will be offering an SAT Prep course through AJ Tutoring.  This will be offered on campus, afterschool and on weekends click HERE for schedule.  It will help students prepare for the March SAT.  Please see the attached flier and feel free to contact Francesca Ohanessian or Pat Hennes with any questions. 

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.