MESSAGE FROM ADMIN RE: COVID-19
COVID-19 positive cases both in Oakland County and across the state of Michigan continue to rise as had been predicted with weather changing and activities moving inside. We continue to closely monitor these numbers and will respond accordingly if we need to change our approach. It is important that we base any decision on our continuity of in-person instruction on the guidance we are receiving from the local health department and other community health experts.

We know that in-person learning is most beneficial to our students, and we are committed to maintaining our hybrid model while it is safe to do so. Various local schools are temporarily returning to online learning due to COVID-19 outbreaks they are experiencing within their schoolsIt is important to note that with the rising number of Mercy HS student COVID-19 positive cases and quarantines, none have been attributed to in-school exposures. Our hybrid model allows for social distancing, strict adherence to mask wearing, hand washing and sanitation of spaces. We have also limited and modified many school sponsored activities to keep students safe. To date, these practices are working well and we will continue their practice.

We place extreme importance on your partnership to ensure your daughter is safely engaging in social activities. We ask for your continued support with reporting, as well as keeping your daughter home when she or any family member is ill or symptomatic, or awaiting COVID-19 test results.

We ask for your continued prayers for the health and safety of our entire community as we all look forward to the return to our traditional Mercy school life.
THIS WEEKEND "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. No cost for admission, but you are welcome to make a donation to support Mercy Performing Arts.

Make your reservations to view live on Zoom here!
STUDENT SUCCESSES
Mercy Volleyball DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to MVV who swept Livonia Stevenson Friday night for the win.
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.
ALUMNAE MEMORIAL MASS
We will commemorate the lives of Mercy's deceased alumnae, staff, family, friends and benefactors on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 2:00pm at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
 
RSVP required to the Alumnae Office at 248.476.3270 or alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org by November 9th to attend in-person.
 
Contact the Alumnae Office with the names of those family and friends you would like included in our prayers and book of remembrance. 

Mask and social distancing required.
Mass livestream available on MercyHighAlumnaeMI Facebook Page.
MOTHERS' CLUB
Event Update
*Please note that the Bowling Night Out and December Meeting have been canceled.*
Mother & Daughter Virtual Retreat
 
Join the Mothers' Club fall retreat to reflect on relationships of mothers and daughters. Hear wisdom testimonies from a young adult and mother. Participate in activities and conversations via Zoom.
 
Sunday, November 15
4:00pm-5:30pm
 
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.

Please follow us on Facebook! We can also be reached via email at mothersclubmhs@gmail.com.
CLASS OF 2022 COLLEGE PLANNING
Class of 2022 College Planning Webinar

College Planning presentation this Wednesday, November 11th at 12pm via Zoom. This serves as a kick-off to the Individual College Planning Meeting with the student, parent(s) and counselor; as well as the next 18 months of the college planning process.

The webinar will be recorded if you are unable to attend. Register here in advance for Junior Parent College Planning webinar.

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 FebruaryRegistration 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!
DADS' CLUB
November Meeting Presentation
Thank you to all the Dads and Principal Sattler for joining us on Zoom for our November meeting! Click here to view the November Meeting Presentation which includes:
  • 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.orgThank you for your support!

Go Marlins!
MERCY OFFERING FEB 6 ACT
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 October 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.
NOTES & LINKS
COUNSELING NEWSLETTER
Be sure to read the November Good News from the Counseling Office here. Important features about: Junior College Planning Kick-Off; Mental Health Maintenance; Second Semester; Counseling Bulletin Board; College Corner; Guide to Political Stress & Fatigue and more!

OCTOBER NEWSPRINT
Check out the latest October issue of the student-produced Newsprint! Features include: Presidential Election; Social Dilemma; Senior Year; New Mercy Chapter Clubs; Fashion; Music; Mimes; Fall Festivities and more!

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.

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.

END OF SEMESTER INFO & CALENDAR DATES
Reference the important end of semester exam info, calendar change and PowerSchool update communication here.

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