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Parent Connect is the bi-weekly e-newsletter sent with current news and information for Mercy families.
Please be sure to read every issue as we highlight important information to be aware of throughout the school year.
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NOTE: THIS EMAIL MAY BE CLIPPED. TO VIEW THE ENTIRE EMAIL, CLICK ON "VIEW ENTIRE MESSAGE" AT THE BOTTOM
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Dear Mercy Families,
Next week we will have a major event as we celebrate
Mercy Day on Tuesday, September 24. It actually cannot be contained in a single day, so we are spreading over “Mercy Week”! On Tuesday, we will have a special Eucharistic celebration in McAuley Pavilion at 9:45 a.m., to which all of you are welcome. The day, actually the feast of Our Lady of Mercy, is a big day for all Sisters of Mercy around the world and it has also come to be a special day for the Mercy High School community as we celebrate our unique identity which celebrates God’s merciful love. There will be a surprise or two for our Mercy girls throughout the week, which will culminate in a good deal of fun at our Mercy Play Day on Friday.
But before then is another important event:
Back to School Night on Thursday,
beginning at 5:45 p.m. The importance of building a relationship between families and teachers cannot be overstated...and this is an excellent opportunity to network with your daughter’s teachers and learn about her classes first-hand. We look forward to seeing you then!
I conclude with a gentle reminder of the importance of everyone’s participation in our Parent Pledge Program. As you no doubt are aware, tuition does not cover the expenses of the school to provide your daughter’s education. I ask that every family participate at whatever level you can to help us make up the difference. Even if you’re not able to make a large pledge, to have 100% family participation in this program makes a big impression on other benefactors when they see your level of commitment and support. And if you’re able to give more…well, that’s okay too! I’m grateful for whatever is possible for your family — thank you!
In Mercy,
Sister Carolyn
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Back to School Night - TOMORROW
Back to School Night is tomorrow, September 19 from 5:45 to 8 p.m.
The night begins with tech sessions held in Room 318 from 5:50 to 6:10 p.m. These sessions will help you familiarize yourself with the Portal and Canvas. This will be followed by visits to your daughters’ classes (6:15 - 8 p.m.) and her counselor. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!
Note for Performing Arts Parents: There will also be a mandatory meeting for all parents whose daughters are interested in the performing arts (theatre, dance, or crew) after Back to School Night. Email
PAPArep@mercyhs.org with any questions.
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Paris to Pittsburgh - TODAY
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Paris to Pittsburgh is a new movie about climate justice. Join us for the viewing on Wednesday, September 18 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Mercy Theatre. A student panel will follow the movie.
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College Board Opportunity Scholarships
College Board is now offering the chance to win scholarships for college simply by doing the things that all students should be doing to go to college. Please have your daughter talk to her counselor about it and check out
this video.
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Counseling Updates
College Visits
More than 50 colleges are signed up to visit Mercy this semester! College representatives will be on campus during lunch or after school. Log into the
Parent Portal to see the college visit calendar. Encourage your daughters to welcome our guests to Mercy as they learn about their colleges.
Upcoming Visits:
- Thursday, Sep. 19 - Rochester Institute of Technology & Reed College
- Friday, Sep. 20 - Sonoma State University & University of Connecticut
- Monday, Sep. 23 - The University of Alabama
- Tuesday, Sep. 24 - University of San Francisco
- Wednesday, Sep. 25 - University of Washington & Albion College
- Thursday, Sep. 26 - University of Hawaii at Manoa & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Monday, Sep. 30 - New York University
- Tuesday, Oct. 1 - Willamette University
- Wednesday, Oct. 2 - University of the Pacific
Schools continue to book visits with us everyday, so keep an eye on the calendar for more additions!
September Event Reminders:
- Sep. 21 - SAT Practice Exam (Media Center, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
- Sep. 24 - College Financial Aid Night (Rist Hall, 6 - 8 p.m.)
- Sep. 28 - ACT Practice Exam (Media Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
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News from Admissions
Refer a Prospective Student!
Mercy parents, grandparents and alumnae are our school’s greatest resource. Please use
this form to help us tell prospective families and their daughters about our Mercy community and share our
calendar of events.
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Intersession 2020 - Payment Due Sep. 20
Reminder that the first Intersession payment is due this Friday, September 20. Please check the
Portal for any updates. Deposits should be made in the Main Office during normal school hours.
Intersession Important Dates
- Sep. 20 - 1st payment due
- Oct. 22 - 2nd payment due
- Nov. 14 - Parent Night for all overnight trips (6 - 8 p.m.)
- Nov. 22 - 3rd payment due
- Jan. 24 - 4th/final payment due
- Mar. 2 - 6 Intersession Week
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Mercy Day Liturgy - Sep. 24
Date: Tuesday, September 24
Time: 9:45 - 11 a.m.
Location: McAuley Pavilion
Parents are invited to reflect with our school community as faithful participants at our special liturgies.
At the Mercy Day Liturgy, a special blessing/recognition will be bestowed upon our incoming class of Lil Anchors—students whose mothers graduated from Mercy.
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Athletics Updates
Mercy SF vs. Mercy B Volleyball
Date: Thursday, September 26
Time: Frosh 4 p.m. | JV 5 p.m. | Varsity 6:30 p.m.
Location: McAuley Pavilion, Mercy SF
Mercy SF vs. Mercy B Tennis
Date: Thursday, September 26
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Mercy SF
Come cheer on our volleyball and tennis teams as the Skippers take on our rival Crusaders!
Fall Sports Picture Day - Sep. 27
More information on purchases will be available online after pictures are taken.
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St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
Date: Saturday, Sep. 28
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: San Francisco Zoo
Cost: Registration is $10 per person
Register then click “Join a Team” and search “Team Mercy High School - San Francisco”
Hope for Tomorrow's first event is just around the corner! All students, faculty/staff, parents, relatives, and friends are welcome to join/participate! Last year Team Mercy raised more than $1,400 to help end childhood cancer.
Hope for Tomorrow invites you to register to join the team or donate to the walk/run today!
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Birthday Free Dress - Sep. 20
Happy Birthday to our August and September babies! On Friday, September 20, students who were born in August or September can come in Free Dress! Please review our Free Dress Guidelines below:
Student Free Dress Guidelines
- Clothing should be neat, clean and appropriate for the “business of school”
- Students may not wear halter, tank, or tube tops, long underwear, pajama tops or bottoms, leggings, yoga pants, shorts, skorts or mini skirts
- At no time should a student's midriff be on display
- Students may not wear hats, caps, visors, bandanas, head-coverings, etc.
- No platform shoes, flip-flops, rubber beach or shower sandals, crocs, ugg style footwear, slippers, moccasins
Students failing to comply with the Free Dress Guidelines may have future free dress privileges revoked.
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness with education and conversations; provide resources for those in need; and foster our community of support and love.
Throughout the month, Mercy will provide information and support to all students, staff, and families. On September 26, Mercy will have an assembly in honor of this important topic. If you think the this topic and/or the assembly may not be appropriate for your child, please reach out to Ms. Hui for more information.
Crisis Text Line
For help, text REASON to 741741
SF Suicide Prevention
Crisis Line: (415) 781-0500
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Special Discount Pricing for Senior Yearbook Ads
Do you want to celebrate your daughter's accomplishments with a page you design in Mercy's 2020 yearbook? From now until October 31, you can purchase an ad at reduced prices.
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Parent Portal
Each parent/guardian has a Parent Portal account where you can view your child’s progress throughout the year. This includes quarter and semester grades, attendance, conduct, and more.
The
“How To” Guide will help you navigate our most used features within the Parent Portal.
Access the "How To" Guide:
- Log in to the Parent Portal.
- Click on the Resources tab towards the top of the page.
- Click on the block that says “How To” Guide for the Mercy Parent Portal. This guide is updated as new and existing features develop, so check in periodically to see what’s new!
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Parent Pledge - Due Sep. 30
Your Parent Pledge letter should already be in your mailbox. Please make your gift today so we can reach our goal of 100% parent participation by September 30.
The Parent Pledge is a multi-year gift that gives our parents the opportunity to help offset the financial gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating your daughter. Rather than raising tuition, we rely on our parents to support Mercy by making a tax-deductible gift that is both generous and reasonable for each family.
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Holiday Boutique Vendors Wanted!
Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: McAuley Pavilion
Are you an artist, designer, or crafts(wo)man? Do you own a small business? Come be part of the holiday season at Mercy by joining us as a vendor at our annual Holiday Boutique!
Friends, parents, and community members will gather at this festive event, raising essential funds that directly support our school and our students.
If crafting isn’t your thing, you or your employer can become a Holiday Boutique sponsor! Sponsors are valuable event partners who will be featured on event signage and will receive name or logo recognition on our website and e-newsletter.
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Mercy Parent Association Meeting - Oct. 2
Our first of four Mercy Parent Association (MPA) meetings will be held on Wednesday, October 2. A light dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the one-hour meeting agenda begins at 6:30 p.m. Please be sure to attend.
The following are MPA Meeting dates for the 2019-20 school year:
- October 2
- December 4
- February 5
- May 6
Every parent is a part of the MPA and are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings. This is your opportunity to receive important information, meet other parents, and stay involved in the Mercy community.
Email reminders will be sent before each meeting and are also included in Parent Connect. We hope you will join us for all meetings.
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Performing Arts Parents - Mandatory Meeting Sep. 19
There is a mandatory meeting for all parents whose daughters are interested in the performing arts (theatre, dance, or crew) after Back to School Night tomorrow.
There is information that we need to collect from you and important updates to share with you! Please be sure to attend.
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities: 2019-20 School Year
Parents are asked to complete 15 volunteer hours each school year. Parent volunteer signups for the 2019-20 school year are available on our website year round. Be sure to check
mercyhs.org/volunteer to sign up! Don't forget to check back throughout the school year as new opportunities may be added.
Your participation is crucial to the success of our school community and we are so grateful for all you do to support your daughter's school.
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Wednesday, Sep. 18
- Paris to Pittsburgh Screening
- 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Mercy Theatre
Thursday, Sep. 19
- Back to School Night
- 5:45 - 8 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 20
- 1st Intersession Payment Due
- August & September Birthday Free Dress
Saturday, Sep. 21
- SAT Practice Exam
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Media Center
Tuesday, Sep. 24
- Mercy Day Liturgy - Formal Dress
- College Financial Aid Night
- 6 - 8 p.m.
- Rist Hall
Thursday, Sep. 26
- Hope and Help Assembly
- Volleyball vs. Mercy B
- Frosh 4 p.m., JV 5 p.m., Varsity 6:30 p.m.
- McAuley Pavilion
- Tennis vs. Mercy B
- 3:30 p.m.
- Mercy SF
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Friday, Sep. 27
- Mercy Play Day
- Skipper Fundraiser Ends
Saturday, Sep. 28
- ACT Practice Exam
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Media Center
Saturday, Sep. 28
- St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
- 8 a.m.
- SF Zoo
Wednesday, Oct. 2
- MPA Meeting
- 6 p.m. Dinner
- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Agenda
- Rist Hall
- PAPA Meeting
- 6 p.m.
- Patrick's Place
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Giving is a True Act of Mercy
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Our Mission
Mercy High School, San Francisco, educates women to pursue lives of spiritual and intellectual depth, determination and daring action to improve our world as an inclusive, Catholic, college preparatory community enlivened by the Gospel of Jesus and the charism of the Sisters of Mercy.
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