February 12, 2020  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Dear Mercy Families,

 

This past weekend our Campus Ministers hosted our first alumnae retreat. It was wonderful seeing alums spanning several decades come together to once again know the mercy they grew to love during their time here as students.

 

They were bonded not only in mercy but also in confidence. According to studies, Graduates of Girls' schools report higher self-confidence over their coed peers, and show initiative in holding leadership positions in college and careers. This couldn't have been more clear in listening to the vast accomplishments of our alumnae community. Seeing what resilient, confident, and ambitious women Mercy Girls are made me excited to one day hear about what your daughters will accomplish and what life dreams they may pursue. I hope no matter where life brings them that they will always feel supported by the lessons they have learned at Mercy.

 

Thanks,
Natalie

Only 15 Tickets Left!!!

Please join us for the New England Lobster Market's traditional-style boil! Enjoy a unique dining experience with entertainment, cocktails, and a live and silent auction.

Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Mercy High School, Burlingame

 

Standard Ticket Price - $85 Per Person

 

Buy your tickets now! Chicken dinner substitution available at time of ticket purchase. MUST BE 21 AND OVER TO ATTEND, NO HOST BAR All proceeds benefit Mercy High School, Burlingame

 

Auction Item Sneak Peak!  Bid On 

• A Reserved Pew for Mercy Graduation 2020 
• A Reserved Student Parking Spot for the '20-'21 school year 
• Candlestick Park Stadium Artifact - Pair of Candlestick Park Seats Signed by #80 Jerry Rice

 

Please contact Jennifer Munsey, in the Mercy Advancement office with any questions 650-762-1199.

Mercy Student Volunteer Opportunity at 

Lobster Feed & Live Music 
Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 

Volunteer at the Lobster Feed & Live Music event and earn service hours! Click HERE to sign up.

Please contact Amare Silva

in the Advancement Office with any questions.

Close-Up 2021

January 16-23, 2021

This trip is open to all students Freshmen to Seniors of 2020-2021. Click HERE to watch a video with more information. Please contact Tom Wootten at Twootten@mercyhsb.com if interested.

 

If you are interested in attending the Washington D.C. Inauguration next year, please click HERE to fill out the form and see Mr. Wootten if you have any questions. 

Thank you for attending the Junior Parent Night!  Please click HERE for the slides from the Junior Parent Night presentation. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Fohanessian@mercyhsb.com or Jphillips@mercyhsb.com. 

College Kickoff Meeting

It is time to schedule your College Kickoff meetings with Mrs. Ohanessian. Please click on this link to schedule a meeting. The meetings will include information about testing, the college application process, and upcoming events

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

Games & Practice Schedule

February 13-19

 Athlete of the Week 
Varsity Soccer player Maddy Bonilla

Maddy has been a 4 year starter on the Varsity soccer team. Her relentless play on the field helps set the tone of the game for the team. Maddy is extremely dedicated to the team's success and is always willing to train or help others on the team. Maddy is usually playing mid field but can be used in other positions if needed. She has scored 3 goals and 1 assist on the year thus far. The team plays Kings Academy in a must win situation on Friday in order to secure a WBAL play in game opportunity. Winner of the play in games is guaranteed a CCS post season bid. Maddy will be right in the mix of the play as she covers a lot of the field during the matches. Great job, keep it going Maddy!

Purchase FALL and WINTER Team Photos

If you would like to purchase photos taken by Lifetouchplease use this link to access pictures. events.lifetouch.com/mercyburlingamehighschool

We currently have a coach opening in the following sport. 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

 

2020-2021 Mercy Course Catalog

The Mercy Course Catalog for 2020-2021 is available now. Students will meet one-on-one with counselors in the coming weeks to make their course requests in PowerSchool. This year families will not be responsible for making those requests at home, which is a change! We hope this is more convenient for you. Parents will still have access to the recommendations and course requests, and we encourage you to talk with your daughter about them. Email or call your daughter's counselor with questions or concerns. Thank you for careful consideration of a balanced and rigorous course load!

Students will be meeting with their counselors in the coming weeks to choose courses for next year. Click HERE for the informational video they will watch in advisory this week. 

Sewing Machines Needed

Mercy is excited to be running a new Creative Problem Solving class this semester, and we are looking for a donation of 2 new sewing machines Brother Project Sewing Machine for the  class.  If you can help, please let Sarah Murphy know at smurphy@mercyhsb.com. You of course will receive a gift letter for your donation. 

 

Reminder that handicapped parking spaces on campus are for cars with disabled placards only. We have community members who need to use these parking spaces and they have recently been taken when they came to campus. If there are no spaces available during pick up and drop off, please wait in the pick up/drop off line for your daughter. Thank you!.