MERCY HS INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE |
This is a reminder of the 11/15 communication in regard to revised remote only E-LEARNING school schedule.
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 at edtarplin@mhsmi.org any COVID-19 exposures or positive test results your daughter may experience during our time of remote learning.
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No December Meeting
We apologize to inform you that our December 2 meeting has been cancelled. Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 6 at 7:00pm via Zoom where our guest speakers will be the Student Government Executive Board. Come learn what the student leaders are doing at Mercy!
Important Re: Annual Raffle
We are still collecting our Dads’ Club Annual Raffle tickets. This is the Dads’ Club one and only fundraiser of the year! The tickets can be turned in via the following ways:
- Mail tickets to Mercy HS Attn: Dads’ Club; must be received by 12/10
- Drop tickets and money off in the secure drop box at the main Administrative Reception Area entrance, where the door buzzer is located
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Email the Dads’ Club at mercydadsclub@mhsmi.org and we will arrange for pick up of your tickets
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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STUDENT, STAFF & SCHOOL SUCCESS |
One Love Champion Certified School |
We are pleased to announce Mercy High School has earned the status of being a One Love CHAMPION Certified School for our One Love work throughout the 2019-20 school year. To qualify for One Love certification, schools must demonstrate their commitment to healthy relationships education through a combination of educational reach, student leadership, and ongoing awareness-building activities. Special THANK YOU to Social Studies Teacher & Student Activities Coordinator Cindy Richter; Dean of Student Affairs Eleasha Tarplin; and Student Government for all their efforts in bringing this critical education to our community!
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Over Thanksgiving Break, your Mercy Quiz Bowl Team competed in the Michigan-only Of Mice and Men Tournament over Discord. Mercy A, composed of captain Caitlyn Begosa ‘22, Natasha Bouras ‘22, Meghana Govindaraj ‘22, and Carly Madden ‘22, went 5-5 and finished 3rd overall in their division. Mercy B, composed of captain Juliana Santillan ‘22, Caroline Turco ‘23, and Christina Wollenhaupt ’21, went 3-7. Mercy C, composed of Caitlin Condon ‘23, Lily Fromm ‘22, and captain Jill Grubb ‘21, went 2-8. We are proud of Juliana Santillan '22, who scored 300 points and was the second ranking female in the state.
A very special congratulations to Caroline Turco '23, who earned her Varsity letter at this tournament and to Caitlyn Begosa ‘22, who scored 870 points and ranked FIRST in the state in a field of over 90 competitors!
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Please lend your support for the education of our young women and consider a gift to Mercy High School. You can make your gift any time at https://www.mhsmi.org/donate. Thank you for all of your support!
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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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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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CLASS OF 2022 COLLEGE PLANNING REMINDER |
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.
Class of 2022 College Planning Counselor Meeting
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 need to schedule the Individual College Planning Meeting online, using the link below. These meetings will 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
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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 tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1.
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.
QUICK LINKS
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