JOIN US FOR MERCY DAY MASS LIVESTREAM |
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You are invited to join us for Mercy Day Mass this Thursday, September 24 at 10:15am via Zoom Livestream here. Worship with us virtually as we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mercy and the anniversary of the opening of the first House of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland by the Venerable Catherine McAuley.
Catherine McAuley devoted her life to the poor, sick and uneducated, and today we continue her legacy of caring and compassion in the name of Mercy. In her spirit,"Our center is God from Whom all our actions should spring as from their source, and no exterior actions should separate us from Him."
We look forward to sharing this prayerful experience with our community to reflect on our rich and vibrant heritage, and what it means to be a part of Mercy today.
*Please note students will be celebrating Mass in 4th hour classrooms on both Thursday, September 24 (Cohort KC) and Friday, September 25 (Cohort SF). Special schedule available here.
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National Merit Semifinalist |
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We are proud to congratulate senior Sophia Tesic for being named a Semifinalist in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program! The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of US high school seniors, reflects the highest scoring entrants in each state on the PSAT/NMSQT.
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College Board National African America Recognition Program Winners |
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CONGRATULATIONS to Raquel Segars '21 and Gabrielle Pough '21 on being selected for the College Board National African America Recognition Program! They earned this award for their remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.
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On September 13, the Mercy Quiz Bowl team competed in their first-ever virtual tournament over Discord. The team ranked 23rd out of 36 teams from around the country and consisted of captain Caitlyn Begosa ‘22, Meghana Govindaraj ‘22, Jill Grubb ‘21, Carly Madden ‘22, Juliana Santillan ‘22, and Makenna Smith ‘21. Special congratulations to Caitlyn Begosa ‘22, who ranked 18th among a field of 152 players, placing the highest of any female! You can view tournament statistics here.
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IMPORTANT ACTION ITEM: NEW FORMS REQUIRED |
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If you haven't already done so, please be sure to review and submit the two new forms added to FinalForms student accounts both requiring parent authorization as soon as possible. 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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You're invited to the Mothers’ Club Zoom Welcome Meeting Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00pm. Please join us to meet the Executive Board and Committee Chairs. We will explain how we support Mercy High School and how mothers can become involved.
Topic: Mercy Mothers' Club Welcome Zoom Meeting
Time: Sep 30, 2020 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 967 7965 5355
Passcode: 516132
We are currently in the process of finalizing our Mothers’ Club meeting and activities dates for the calendar year and they will be posted next week. Please follow us on Facebook! We can also be reached via email at mothersclubmhs@gmail.com.
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITY MESSAGE FROM MRS. DENNIS |
Students interested in obtaining service hours are asked to check their school email for details from Mrs. Dennis in regard to a unique service opportunity due to COVID-19. This annual drive brings awareness to the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern of Women's issues, honors Founder of the Sisters of Mercy The Venerable Catherine McAuley and Our Lady of Mercy and celebrates Mercy Day September 24.
Baby Supply Item Drive for Lennon Pregnancy Center
Bring in new baby items (cannot take used items due to COVID-19) and be sure to seal in a bag with clearly labeled student name and class year. Place in the playpen located at the Reception Area by Monday, September 28. Students will be awarded 1/2 hour of service for each item up to a maximum of 20 items / 10 hours. Please note trial sizes are not included and some items require more than 1 quantity to count toward the service hour requirement.
- diapers mostly size 5 and 6 and newborn
- baby wipes
- receiving blankets
- pacifiers (3)
- diaper rash ointment
- baby wash and shampoo
- infant swaddlers
- onesies newborn through 24 mos.
- clothing from newborn to 5T
- socks up to 5T (3)
- diaper bags, baby carriers, infant toys
- infant towels and washcloths (3)
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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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Mercy Offering October 10 ACT
Mercy will serve as a testing site for the Saturday, October 10, 2020 ACT test. This opportunity is open to current Mercy seniors. If you are interested in registering or switching from a different site, please contact Dr. Kline-Kator (akline-kator@mhsmi.org, or 248-476-8020 x1560) to get the code needed to access.
Registration for October ACT testing closes Friday, September 25. Mercy will not show up as an option through searching - the code is required. Please note that if the state moves to COVID-19 MI Safe Start Plan Phase 3, the test will be cancelled. We are also planning for a later winter option open to juniors and seniors, and hope to resume normally scheduled national testing dates in spring 2021. If you have further questions, contact Dr. Kline-Kator.
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Senior Parent College Application Information Webinar
Class of 2021 parents are invited to the College Application Information Webinar rescheduled for Thursday, September 24 at 9:00am via Zoom. If you are unable to join us, a recording of the webinar will be available shortly thereafter and posted for you to view.
During this webinar, you will learn about the work we have already done and will do with the senior class, an overview of application protocols, and provide tools to help support your Marlin as they move forward on their post-Mercy plan.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
We hope to provide your family with the information needed to successfully navigate through the nuances of the college application process and look forward to working more closely with your daughter!
Get your Yearbook Senior Photo Taken at Prestige!
In order to appear in the yearbook and class composite, seniors need to be photographed by Prestige by October 31. Here's the link to the Prestige locations. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Hallie Smith at hlsmith@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3579.
Announcements & Info
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CALENDAR UPDATE: SCHOOL BREAK DAYS |
This is a reminder from the September 17, 2020 communication in regard to revised school life calendar break days. We will provide opportunities for our staff and students to recharge and catch up as needed with planned breaks in the calendar as follows.
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Wednesday, September 23 will be a designated Wellness Day. Students will be able to utilize the time for completing assignments as needed, or simply using the day to re-energize.
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Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 are days off for staff and students to catch up on personal and professional needs after the successful completion of extended online Parent Teacher Conferences (Wednesday, October 21).
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Thanksgiving will look different. The break will be extended by two additional days for the entire week of November 23 through November 27.
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The week after Thanksgiving, November 30 through December 4, instruction will be remote only for all students following our hybrid full day schedule with Wednesday as a usual Flex Day. Many may travel over the holiday weekend or host visitors, and this remote time will help us to maintain the safety of our community prior to returning to our usual hybrid in-person instruction for student cohort groups on December 7.
Learning best occurs when there is a supportive climate that prioritizes the well-being of those who are working hard to help challenges become successes. We thank you for your support as our students and staff are afforded this time so they may be at their best potential.
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COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Please watch for any symptoms of COVID-19. If your daughter develops symptoms, we urge you to get her tested for COVID-19. Testing locations can be found using the COVID-19 Test Finder at https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. If your daughter or anyone residing in your household tests positive for COVID-19, is awaiting COVID-19 test results or is symptomatic, your daughter must stay home from school. COVID-19 positive test results or exposure should be promptly reported to Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin (edtarplin@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3568). COVID-19 data within our Mercy HS community will be communicated respectively as needed and always posted at the end of each week on our web site here.
At A Glance
Wednesday, September 23: No School
Thursday, September 24: Senior Parent College Application Info Webinar at 9:00am
Thursday, September 24 & Friday, September 25: Mercy Day Mass in 4th Hour Classroom at 10:15am
September 28 - October 2: Spirit Week & Club Meeting Days
Athletics
Field Hockey, Swim & Dive, Golf, Cross Country, Equestrian and Volleyball action will be available on team pages or check athletics calendar. Please note some sporting events will be live-streamed depending on venue and availability. Follow @mhsmiathletics on Instagram and Twitter for updates, live-stream links and contests during home games.
Virtual Tour
Yearbook Orders
Order your LORE Yearbook online here with code 13826 for the price of $70. The 2020 yearbook sold out so make sure to secure your copy today!
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