IMPORTANT IMMEDIATE REMOTE LEARNING UPDATE |
Governor Whitmer announced a new order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that tightens resident restrictions in an effort to control the current COVID-19 surge. One of the restrictions is for all high schools throughout the state to return to a remote learning model for the next 3 weeks. There will temporarily be no in-person instruction. This allows us to best balance the transition needs of both student cohorts and our staff, given planned test dates for the week.
The Mercy HS instructional schedule for the next 3 weeks will be as follows:
Week of November 16
Monday, November 16: Work/preparation day for staff. No school for students.
Wednesday, November 18: All classes meet online. Test day ONLY for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in Math, Religious Studies or Performing Arts course.
Thursday, November 19: All classes meet online. Test day ONLY for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Social Studies, English or Art course.
Friday, November 20: All classes meet online. Test day ONLY for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Science, Physical Education, Computer Science or World Language course.
Week of November 23
November 23 - November 27: There will be no classes held. This is a well deserved pre-planned break for all staff and students. The faculty/staff are not expected to check emails or phone messages during that time.
Week of November 30
November 30 - December 4: E-LEARNING remote only instruction schedule.
Week of December 7
December 7 - December 9: E-LEARNING remote only instruction schedule.
December 10: In-person Cohort KC meets and SF is virtual, unless in-person restrictions are extended.
December 11: In-person Cohort SF meets and KC is virtual unless in-person restrictions are extended.
Although we must all be flexible during this challenging time, we plan to return to our hybrid instructional model on Thursday, December 10 unless we receive information to the contrary.
The 2020-2021 Mercy E-Learning schedule may be found here. More information for end of semester dates is available here.
For the health and safety of our community, we ask that you continue to report to the Dean of Student Affairs, Eleasha Tarplin (edtarplin@mhsmi.org) any COVID-19 exposures or positive test results your daughter may experience during our time of remote learning.
We are thankful for the support and prayers of our Mercy community as we plan for learning for our students. Our hybrid model has allowed us to offer continued excellent academic programming to all students.
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FOCUS: HOPE FOOD DRIVE POSTPONED |
Please be advised due to the current state mandate and remote only learning schedule, we find it necessary to postpone the Focus: HOPE Food Drive. Campus Ministry is working to coordinate with Focus: HOPE for a later date. Please do not drop off donations to Mercy at this time. You may hold onto any items purchased or donate to another food pantry. Stay tuned for further information. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding!
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STUDENT SUCCESSES
Congratulations Mercy Marlins Class of 2021 COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES!
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Charli Atiemo - Volleyball, Northern Illinois University
Julia Bishop - Volleyball, Michigan State University
Kaylin Collins - Volleyball, College Of Charleston
Samantha Diaz - Swimming, University of Wyoming
Greta Gidley - Swimming, University of Michigan
Maya Goudeseune - Soccer, University of Kentucky
Ciara McCliment - Diving, University of Illinois at Chicago
Grace Nieto - Softball, Northwestern University
Jillian Smith - Lacrosse, University of Michigan
Peyton Smith - Lacrosse, Northern Michigan University
Mackenzie Sullivan - Track, University of Pittsburgh
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Congratulations to Ciara McCliment ‘21 on her THIRD consecutive 1st Place in the MHSAA D1 Region 2 Diving Regionals! |
Quiz Bowl participated in two national tournaments over the weekend. On November 14, Mercy competed in their first-ever National Literature Challenge. The team of Caitlyn Begosa '22, Caitlin Condon '23, Carly Madden '22, Caroline Turco '23 finished in 6th place nationally!
On November 15, Mercy Quiz Bowl competed in a national, college-level tournament on Discord. After a full day of competition, they finished 3-5, placing 2nd in their division. The team consisted of captain Caitlyn Begosa ‘22, Laura Boesch '21, Jill Grubb '21, and Christina Wollenhaupt '21. Special congratulations to Caitlyn Begosa ‘22, who ranked 6th overall individually, and placed the highest of any female competitor for the third tournament in a row!
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E-COUNSELING PRACTICES & PROCEDURES |
During Mercy E-LEARNING Days, the Mercy Counseling Department will be available to support the emotional & academic needs of our students via Virtual Counseling sessions.
- Counselor Caseloads
- E-Counseling Office Hours
- Scheduling an Appointment
- Virtual Meetings
- Confidentiality
- Professional Resources & Referrals
- Counselor Contact Info
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Mercy will serve as a testing site for the Saturday, February 6, 2021 ACT test. This opportunity is open to current Mercy Juniors and Seniors.
If you are interested in registering or switching from a different site, please contact Dr. Kline-Kator at akline-kator@mhsmi.org, or 248-476-8020 x1560 to get the code needed to access. Registration for February ACT testing closes Friday, January 8, 2021. Mercy will not show up as an option through searching - the code is required.
Please note that if the state moves to COVID MI Safe Start Plan Phase 3, the test will be cancelled. We hope to resume normally scheduled national testing dates in Spring 2021. If you have further questions, contact Dr. Kline-Kator.
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THANK YOU to all of our generous donors! This 2019-2020 Annual Report gratefully recognizes donors to the Annual Fund, Tuition Assistance, Capital Projects, Endowment Funds and other designated areas during our fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. We could not do this important work without the charitable gifts from faithful supporters like you.
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CLASS OF 2022 COLLEGE PLANNING |
Class of 2022 College Planning Presentation
For those who were not able to attend the Junior Parent College Kick-Off Webinar on November 11th and would like to access the information that was presented, the Google Slide Presentation can be found here. We had initially hoped to share a recording of the presentation as well, but unfortunately, we discovered a technical issue after the webinar and we are not unable to do so. As always, if you have any questions about your daughter's individualized college guidance process, please reach out to her assigned Counselor.
Class of 2022 College Planning Counselor Meeting
In order to assist and support students and families through the college planning process that takes place this year, Mercy’s Counselors will provide services to all junior students and their parents in an Individual College Planning Meeting, which will take place virtually via Zoom.
Parents also need to schedule the Individual College Planning Meeting online, using the link below. These meetings will begin on November 19th and run through February. Registration will close 2 days prior to each available meeting date. When scheduling your meeting, please be sure to schedule a time that works with your schedule and your daughter’s schedule. Your daughter will likely need to miss a class. Your daughter can be at home or in the building for this virtual appointment. If she is in the building, she will join her counselor in her counselor’s office and together they will meet the parent(s) virtually.
To schedule an Individual College Planning Meeting, visit www.ptcfast.com/reg1 and use the following entry code:
- Last Names A-G (Mrs. Bennetts) - Please use code: WZX1345295
- Last Names H-O (Mrs. Hessler) - Please use code: WX61345298
- Last Names P-Z (Mrs. Casey) - Please use code: B7P1345300
Our goal is to provide high-quality college counseling services to our students and develop a working relationship with families. We look forward to working with you and your daughter in this process!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR AUCTION 2021 |
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Planning is now underway for the first ever virtual Mercy Auction! Successful auctions always depend on fabulous gifts. Now is the time to start thinking about acquisitions. The ideas are endless, and we welcome and appreciate your donations. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
This is the largest fundraiser of the year and we appreciate and encourage your participation at any level - Your support will Make a Difference for our Classroom Learners and Future Leaders!
Please save the date to join us live and online on Saturday, February 6, 2021 for an evening at home, filled with fun, food, and fabulous fundraising to Make a Difference for Mercy.
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Event Update
*Please note that the Bowling Night Out and December Meeting have been canceled.*
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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 Presentation
- Calendar of Events and Volunteer (Chairman) Opportunities
- Update on Dads’ Club Grand Raffle
- Guest Speaker: Mrs. Patricia Sattler, Principal
- Father Daughter Relationships & Connection
Raffle Tickets
All families should have received the Dads’ Club Annual Raffle tickets in your mailbox. Each Mercy student received 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!
Go Marlins!
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YEARBOOK & 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.
DEI DIGEST
In case you missed it, read the inaugural issue of the DEI Digest here! Features include: Welcome from Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mrs. Traci Smith; Sisters of Mercy Commitment to Anti-Racism; DEI Update; Black Catholic History Month; Including Native Americans in Curriculum; Norms for Having Difficult Conversations; and DEI Book Recommendations.
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. COVID-19 data within our Mercy HS community is disclosed at the end of each week on our COVID-19 webpage.
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