IMPORTANT END OF SEMESTER INFO |
After much consideration and discussion, the Mercy Curriculum Council and Administration made the decision to cancel traditional Final Exams for this Semester for all classes, with the exception of some AP classes. Students will have a Final Experience (final unit test, paper, presentation or project), but the traditional mandatory 20% weighting will be waived for the Fall 2020 Semester. Final grades will be posted on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 9am.
Since Final Exam days will not be needed this Semester, the following changes will be made to the School Calendar:
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Wednesday, December 16 (Regular Online Flex Day Schedule)
- Thursday, December 17 - KC Cohort (Regular Daily Hybrid Schedule)
- Friday, December 18 - SF Cohort (Regular Daily Hybrid Schedule)
PowerSchool Update
After an enlightening conversation with some juniors and seniors last week about the frustrations faced due to PowerSchool being turned off during the school day, Administration and Counseling agreed to have it turned on for a two week trial period. The student feedback included: teachers discussing grades without being able to view them; receiving notifications that grades are increasing or decreasing without being able to see what was posted; the limited time in the building to discuss an incorrect grade with a teacher and not being able to show on PowerSchool the issue.
PowerSchool will remain on during the school day with the following procedures:
- Students can check PowerSchool only between classes and during lunch.
- Grades cannot be checked during class time unless permitted by the teacher.
- Any errors with attendance will be discussed with the teacher after class.
- Communication with parents about grades will occur after school or at home.
We are requesting parents work in partnership with our teachers and communicate with your daughter about her grades after school. When she is in school, her attention should be on her classwork and learning. We also encourage you to have your daughter communicate with her teacher if there is an issue or question about her grade. A communication to the teacher should occur after you have had a chance to speak with your daughter about her grades.
Saturday, December 19 - Monday, January 4
PowerSchool will be turned off on Saturday, December 19 and turned back on Monday, January 4. The purpose for turning off PowerSchool is to give students and staff a true break over the holiday. Please note: Staff are not expected to answer emails over the Christmas Holiday. Emails can be sent, but will not be responded to until staff returns to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
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PINK OUT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS |
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Today and tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27 students and staff will come together to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness & Support. For a $5 donation, students can be out of uniform and wear PINK: pink tops (in good taste of course); pink jeans or any color denim pants or skirt (no jeggings or shorts); pink sweats, pants, pajamas; or uniform skirt.
Proceeds will benefit Angel Pillow Project, Beaumont Hospital Sharing & Caring and St. Mary Mercy Hospital Marian Women's Center.
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PICTURE RETAKES & YEARBOOK |
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Picture Retake Day
Picture day is today and Tuesday Oct. 27. Photographers will be in the lobby from 7:45am to 11:30am for students who didn't get their school picture taken earlier or for those needing picture retakes. Please remember to bring the previous picture package to the retakes.
Yearbook and Parent Ads
The 2020 yearbook sold out so don't miss your chance to get the 2021 Lore. Yearbooks are available for purchase through yearbookordercenter.com. Use code 13826 to be directed to Mercy's site. Parent ads can also be purchased at the site or click here for parent ad order form. The deadline for ads is December 1st.
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On October 24, Mercy Quiz Bowl competed in their second national tournament over Discord. After a grueling morning, the team mounted a comeback to finish 4-6, placing second in their bracket. The team consisted of captain Caitlyn Begosa ‘22, Laura Boesch '21, Caitlin Condon '23, Jill Grubb '21, and Christina Wollenhaupt '21. Special congratulations to Caitlyn Begosa ‘22, who scored 510 points, ranked 11th overall in a field of 100 players, and placed the highest of any female competitor. View tournament statistics here.
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All Mercy Moms are invited to join us at these upcoming events!
Bowling Night Out
Wednesday, November 11
7pm-9pm
Country Lanes Farmington Hills
Cost $10
Virtual Mother Daughter Reflection Event "Attitude of Gratitude"
Sunday, November 15
4pm-5pm
Zoom link coming soon!
Mothers' Club Meeting
December TBD
Virtual Mother Daughter Reflection Event
Sunday, February 21
4pm-5pm
Zoom link coming soon!
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Mothers' Club Mercy Gear Available Now!
Mercy Moms have asked, so here it is...Mothers’ Club spirit wear! Virtual store closes November 22nd. Orders will arrive before Christmas break! Click here to shop.
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November Meeting
We wish to welcome all Mercy Dads/Male Guardians to our next Dads’ Club meeting on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Please RSVP HERE. Our November meeting will include:
- Calendar of Events and Volunteer (Chairman) Opportunities
- Update on Dads’ Club Grand Raffle
- Guest Speaker: Mrs. Patricia Sattler, Principal
MDC Spirit Wear Orders
Dads’ Club spirit wear orders have arrived. Please have your daughter pick up your order from Mrs. Nancy Malinowski’s office.
Raffle Tickets
Lastly, please check your mailbox later this week for the Dads’ Club Annual Raffle tickets. Each Mercy student will receive two books of 5 tickets to sell. Tickets are $5 each or a book of 5 for $20. First Prize is $5,000, Second Prize is $1,000, and Third Prize is $500. The drawing will be held on Friday, December 11. All proceeds go directly back into the Mercy community. If you need additional tickets, please email us at mercydadsclub@mhsmi.org. Thank you for your support.
We hope to see you at our November meeting. Go Marlins!
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The M Zone Athletic Training Facility was named in memory of Sr. Regina Marie Doelker, RSM '56. Last week, we made it official! She served Mercy as a Math teacher from 1964-1974, Principal from 1986-2001 and President from 2002-2010. She was a strong leader who served Mercy with compassion and engaged people through personal connection. Thank you to all of our generous donors who made the renovation of this space possible!
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MARLIN SHOP ONLINE POP-UP EVENT |
Marlin Nation! Gear up for fall in some limited edition Mercy tees, sweats, hoodies and jackets. Purchase online here by 11/01/20.
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VIRTUAL FALL PLAY "10 WAYS TO SURVIVE LIFE IN QUARANTINE" |
Mercy Performing Arts Department proudly announces the first ever virtual production "10 Ways to Survive Life in Quarantine." You won’t want to miss the brilliant creativity of our cast and crew as they present a new play, written to be fully performed live on Zoom! Save the date for live performances Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. Times and details on how you can watch will be coming soon. Visit the Performing Arts Department web site here.
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Please watch for any symptoms of COVID-19. If your daughter develops symptoms, we urge you to get her tested for COVID-19. Testing locations can be found using the COVID-19 Test Finder at https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. If your daughter or anyone residing in your household tests positive for COVID-19, is awaiting COVID-19 test results or is symptomatic, your daughter must stay home from school. COVID-19 positive test results or exposure should be promptly reported to Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin (edtarplin@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3568). COVID-19 data within our Mercy HS community will be communicated respectively as needed and always posted at the end of each week on our web site here.
COVID-19 HOTLINE
Do you need answers to COVID-19 health screening for your student? Oakland County has entered a partnership with Beaumont Health making available a telephone screening hotline to assist parents and guardians to identify potential illness in students prior to entering a school. Hotline staff can help answer questions about COVID-19 symptoms, the need for testing, and what circumstances are considered high-risk when sending a child into a school facility. The hotline is available at 248-551-4242 from 5 a.m.- 8 a.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 30. Callers will speak to Beaumont health care professionals who can provide guidance and any recommendations necessary and refer as needed to the Health Division or other healthcare providers for additional follow-up. General COVID-19 resources can be found on the Health Division’s website at www.oakgov.com/covid or by contacting Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 or noc@oakgov.com. Nurse on Call is available 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook and Twitter.
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SHARE THE MERCY ADMISSIONS STUDENT EXPERIENCE VIDEO |
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Get your Yearbook Senior Photo Taken at Prestige!
In order to appear in the yearbook and class composite, seniors need to be photographed by Prestige by October 31. Here's the link to the Prestige locations. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Hallie Smith at hlsmith@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3579.
College Bound Athlete Event
The Mercy Athletics Department will be hosting two small group signing days this semester to celebrate senior athletes committing to play a sport next year at the college level. With our COVID-19 health and safety protocols in effect, there will be limited capacity. You're welcome to invite your family and coaches. Please wear your college shirt for photos. Mask, symptom tracker form, social distancing and RSVP required.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
3:00pm-3:30pm
Mercy Gymnasium
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
4:00pm-4:30pm
Mercy Gymnasium
Parent Congratulatory Yearbook Ads
Offer congratulations and recognize your daughter's efforts by placing a senior ad in the Yearbook! These full color ads can include both text and photo(s). You may design these ads yourself or through the yearbook publisher website yearbookordercenter.com and use code 13826 or click here for order form. Ads due December 1, 2020.
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AT A GLANCE
Thursday, October 29 & Friday, October 30: Halloween Dress Up Days
POPE WORLDWIDE PRAYER NETWORK
"We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church, without falling into forms of clericalism that diminish the lay charism," Pope Francis. October is Women in Leadership Roles in the Church and Pope Francis offered remarks, prayer and this video reflection.
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