IMPORTANT STUDENT REMINDERS |
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THANK YOU staff, students and parents for a wonderful return to school these past couple weeks! A special shout out to all of our teachers for their extra efforts to ensure a quality Mercy education while keeping our environment safe! Together, we are a strong Mercy community and appreciate all of your support. Here are a few important student reminders:
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Please remember to complete the MHS Student Daily COVID-19 Symptom Tracker everyday you are in the building prior to entering. Your honesty in completing this form is important and no one should be in the building (students, staff or visitors) without completing the form. Refusal to complete the form may result in you being asked to not return to school in-person. And also remember, a "Yes" response on any question means stay home.
- Masks must be worn at all times by students and staff while on Campus, including while being outside in the parking lot. Masks must completely cover the nose, mouth and chin, and may only be removed while eating or drinking.
- When you are virtual, it is very important that you log onto your Zoom sessions on time. When you log on too early, you may be interrupting the class before yours. When you log on too late, your teacher may not get to you because she/he has started teaching. Please note teachers are moving around more to engage all students and provide you with instruction styles that are effective for in-person and virtual learning.
- When attending class virtually, your video must be on whenever you are in a class discussion, not looking at class materials, or your teacher requires it. You must also remain focused during class time.
- You must make sure your parent/guardian calls the Attendance Office when you are absent from school on days your cohort is in-person, even if you are attending classes virtually. You should also be letting your teachers know when this is happening.
- If you are scheduled to be in-person, you need to be in school, in-person, unless you are sick.
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Students should not go to school or any school activities/sports if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, is awaiting results on a COVID-19 test, had close exposure to someone with COVID-19, or lives in a household with someone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or waiting on COVID-19 test results. Positive COVID-19 test results should be communicated to Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin, Dean of Student Affairs, at edtarplin@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3568.
- The Cafeteria is only open before school (7:30-8am), during passing time between 1st & 2nd, 2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th, and after school.
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Please be sure uniform skirts are the appropriate length. Skirts should be worn no more than two inches above the knee. Any student who permanently shortens her uniform skirt to an unacceptable length will be required to purchase a new skirt. Full uniform also includes wearing your ID/lanyard around your neck at all times while in the building.
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Reference the MERCY HANDBOOK & CODE OF CONDUCT here.
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The Mercy Mothers’ Club cordially invites all the mothers of Mercy to join us for an evening of light appetizers, drinks and fellowship!
Mercy Mothers’ Club Welcome Event
Thursday, September 10
7:00PM
Mercy Upper Athletic Fields
During our event we will share how to become involved with Mothers’ Club and provide information about volunteer hours for your daughter. We kindly request you help keep our Mercy family safe by wearing a mask and practicing social distancing throughout our event.
Please RSVP here by this Friday, September 4th to allow us to provide appropriate food and beverages.
We have a commemorative gift for all Mercy Mothers who attend. See you for a wonderful evening on September 10!
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HYBRID DAILY SCHEDULE CHANGE |
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Lunch and 4th Hour Switch Effective Tuesday, September 8
In order to accommodate the purchasing of lunch in the Cafe, an earlier mealtime, and prompt class arrivals to better serve 4th hour learning time, the Curriculum Council agreed to switch lunch and 4th hour periods. 4th Hour will begin on time even if students are finishing up their lunch.
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ACTION ITEM: NEW FORMS REQUIRED |
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Two new forms have been added to FinalForms student accounts, both requiring parent authorization by September 4. Please log into your Final Forms account and complete the Remote Learning Authorization Form and the COVID-19 Health Screening Form. If you have any FinalForms questions, please email Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org. Thank you for your assistance!
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Good News from the Counseling Office
The Good News is a monthly publication from Mercy's Counseling Department, intended to highlight Counseling services offered at Mercy, as well as to provide our community with relevant resources in the areas of mental health, academics, college guidance, & physical wellness. Please read September issue here.
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New Parent Orientation
Virtual College Visits for Juniors & Seniors
Given these unprecedented circumstances, we will only be offering virtual college representative visits this fall for our juniors and seniors. These will still occur in September and October, and will be scheduled through SCOIR. (We are no longer using Naviance.)
In order to eliminate disruption to your classes, reps only will be able to set up virtual presentations during the following times:
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 3 - 4:00pm or 4 - 5:00pm
Wed: 1 - 2:00pm, 2 - 3:00pm or 3 - 4:00pm
Students should be able to view the Google calendar titled "Fall College Visits." The calendar is updated as college reps plan their visits, so it changes often. Access is also available through SCOIR, and on the Mercy web site here.
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Once again Mercy will host a free influenza vaccination clinic in partnership with the Michigan Community Wellness Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and Alana's Foundation. In order to accommodate each Cohort, the following dates are scheduled:
Thursday, October 8, 2020
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 16, 2020
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A separate consent form must be completed (in its entirety) for each person who will be vaccinated. Parents must complete and sign the form for anyone under the age of 18.
- October 8 - Clinic ID: 286 and Passcode:JyL8SeL
- October 16 - Clinic ID: 287 and Passcode: BGPH4PN
Alana’s Foundation will cover the cost for those without any insurance. Accepted insurance companies will be billed. Participants will not incur any out-of-pocket expenses (copays, office visit fee, deductible). For Insurance or vaccination related questions, please call: Visiting Nurse Association - 248-967-1440.
Mercy is happy to offer our facility for this clinic. On the day of the flu clinic, any person who has pre-registered will need to present a picture ID and the insurance card(or a copy of the insurance card) in order to receive the vaccination. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity for your daughter(s) and/or yourself. Please consult with your family physician regarding any questions about the vaccine. Please note: Only quadrivalent injectable flu vaccine is being offered. There will be no flu mist.
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Asbestos Annual Notification
Mercy High School has had an asbestos Management Plan prepared in compliance with the USEPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). This plan and subsequent updates are available for inspection Monday through Friday during normal school hours in the Maintenance School Office.
In August of 2020, a Six-month Periodic Surveillance review, required by the AHERA regulation, was conducted by qualified personnel to re-evaluate the condition of asbestos containing materials at the facility. The Three-Year Re-inspection or Surveillance review also evaluated Operations and Maintenance procedures that will keep asbestos materials in good condition.
If you have any questions, please contact our designated person for asbestos activities, Clifford D. Finney Assistant Site Manager - (248) 893-3523.
Pesticide Annual Notification
Mercy High School utilizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to control pests. IPM is a pest management system that utilizes multiple techniques to prevent pests from reaching unacceptable levels or to reduce an existing population to an acceptable level. Pest management techniques emphasize pest exclusion and biological controls.
However, as with most pest control programs, pesticides may also be utilized at our facility. This notice has been provided in compliance with MCL324.8316 and must be provided before the beginning of the school year (for schools) or in September (for day care centers). We are also required to notify you of your right to review the IPM Plan and IPM records. An IPM plan and records are required for pesticide applications inside the school and daycare center, exclusive of sanitizer, disinfectant, germicide, and anti-microbial applications.
You also have the right to be informed prior to any application of a pesticide in or at the school grounds or buildings during this school year, with the exception of bait, gel, sanitizer, disinfectant, germicide, and anti-microbial applications. In certain emergencies, such as an infestation of stinging insects, pesticides may be applied without prior notice to prevent injury to students, but you will be notified following any such application.
At least 48 hours before an application, advance notification will be given by:
1) posting at commonly used entrances to the facility and
2) E-mail
Advance notification signs will be posted at the following commonly used entrances: Administrative Reception, Flagpole Entrance, Auditorium Entrance.
The following individual is responsible for pesticide application procedures:
Name: Clifford D. Finney, 248-893-3553, cdfinney@mhsmi.org.
In addition to the above methods of notice, the parent/guardian is entitled to receive the notice by first- class U.S. mail postmarked at least 3 days before the application. If you need prior notification, please
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CAFE INFO & INCENTIVE TIME |
It’s Café Incentive Time!
Load $200* onto your student ID card now through September 11 and get an extra 10% per $100 dollars!
How it Works:
Bring a check for $200 and get $220 loaded onto your card
Bring a check for $300 and get $330 loaded onto your card
And so on….
*The entire amount must be loaded in one transaction.
Cafe Info for Students
- The Mercy Cafe has been split into two sides which serve the exact same items, so you only need to go to one side.
- Purchase your lunch items prior to 4th hour either before school or during passing time.
- Lunch time will be after 4th hour, in your 4th hour classroom.
- One side of the cafeteria will re-open from 2:35pm - 2:50 for after school snacks
- All items will be cold, pre-packaged grab and go meals consisting of sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls on a rotating schedule.
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The menu and further guidelines can be found here.
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Week at a Glance
Friday, September 4 - Monday September 7: No school, enjoy the long weekend!
Wednesday, September 9: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS; Staff In-Service Day
Thursday, September 10 & Friday, September 11: Mercy Spirit Attire Days (Along with the uniform skirt, students will be permitted to wear any Mercy shirt, be it for a club, team, organization, class, or activity.)
Monday, September 14: Course Drop Deadline
Yearbook Orders
Order your LORE Yearbook online here with code 13826 by August 31st to receive the discounted rate of $60. Yearbooks will increase to $70 on September 1st. The 2020 yearbook sold out so make sure to secure your copy today!
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