WELCOME NEW STAFF TO MERCY!
We are proud to announce and introduce our two new school nurses Angela Robinson '98 and Devin Sivec and two new math teachers Nicolas Furiak and Adam Walker. Welcome to the Mercy family!
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SIGN-UP FOR VIRTUAL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences are scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom this Wednesday, October 21st 9-11:30am, 1:00-3:30pm and 5-7pm. Five minute conferences with teachers will be scheduled using an online registration tool PTCFast.com. Counselors will schedule 15 minute meetings. In order to schedule a parent-teacher conference, visit the following link and follow all registration directions:
Please indicate a name on your Zoom account so that teachers can easily identify you in order to admit you. Please honor the five (5) minute time limit when meeting with each teacher.
An email will be sent with your final appointment times and Zoom access code directly from PTCFast.com. Information will be available on how to change or delete appointment times. If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please remember to cancel. Please email Patricia Scheid at pmscheid@mhsmi.org with any questions or issues.
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STAFF & STUDENT SUCCESSES |
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Happy 50 Years to Ms. Harkness! |
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Aloha! Congratulations to our beloved Ms. Mary Harkness '70 for 50 years of dedication, service and smiles to Mercy High School. We love you, Mary! Thank you everyone for joining in the fun and honoring all that Mary does for Mercy. We especially appreciate our amazing Mary Harkness Celebration Day planning team: Missy Kreucher, Pat Scheid, Gina Gray, Sara McGavin, Coach Mal, and National Honor Society Students.
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First Team Under Armour All-American Julia Bishop '21 |
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Congratulations to the amazing Volleyball Marlin Julia Bishop ‘21 selected as First Team Under Armour All-American! As a senior setter, Julia has helped lead the team to a 2019 State Championship and has more than 5,000 assists in her four-year career on Mercy Varsity Volleyball. She is committed to play at Michigan State University.
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Optimist Leadership Award Dalia Housey '21 |
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Dalia Housey '21 is a recipient of the 2020 Optimist Leadership Award sponsored by the Farmington/Farmington Hills Breakfast Optimist Club. Dalia was selected because of her commitment to leadership and promoting a positive message of well being throughout our Mercy community, especially during this difficult time. Dalia has held a student government position since her freshman year at Mercy, and now serves as the Executive Board Chair of the Student Council. Currently serving as the Executive Board Chair of Student Council, Dalia inspires others with confidence, empathy and creative thinking. This is an important time to lead by example, and that is exactly what Dalia does in modeling positive leadership for others. She is also involved in Mock Trial, Forensics, and the Healthy Habits Club. Teachers and staff describe Dalia as determined, reliable, goal-oriented, and outgoing. It is for this reason that Mercy HS nominated Dalia for the Optimist Leadership Award. Congratulations, Dalia!
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CLASS OF 2024 DIVERSITY RETREAT THIS WEDNESDAY |
Mercy Link Crew will be providing all 9th grade students with our 5th annual Diversity Retreat program this Wednesday, October 21 from 10:00am to 12:00pm via Zoom. The Zoom link will be shared to students via Schoology on October 20. The goal of our 9th grade Diversity Retreat is to create a more inclusive Class of 2024 through activities and conversation. After a brief introductory presentation by Link Crew Coordinators Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Mc Gavin, 9th graders will participate in small group activities led by their assigned Link Leaders. This event is mandatory for all Mercy 9th graders. If you have any questions, please direct them to Mrs. Brown (tmbrown@mhsmi.org) or Mrs. McGavin (samcgavin@mhsmi.org).
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POWERSCHOOL ACCESS UPDATE |
After an enlightening conversation with some juniors and seniors last week about the frustrations faced due to PowerSchool being turned off during the school day, Administration and Counseling agreed to have it turned on for a two week trial period. The student feedback included: teachers discussing grades without being able to view them; receiving notifications that grades are increasing or decreasing without being able to see what was posted; the limited time in the building to discuss an incorrect grade with a teacher and not being able to show on PowerSchool the issue.
PowerSchool will remain on during the school day with the following procedures:
- Students can check PowerSchool only between classes and during lunch.
- Grades cannot be checked during class time unless permitted by the teacher.
- Any errors with attendance will be discussed with the teacher after class.
- Communication with parents about grades will occur after school or at home.
We are requesting parents work in partnership with our teachers and communicate with your daughter about her grades after school. When she is in school her attention should be on her classwork and learning. We also encourage you to have your daughter communicate with her teacher if there is an issue or question about her grade. A communication to the teacher should occur after you have had a chance to speak with your daughter about her grades.
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MARLIN SHOP ONLINE POP-UP EVENT |
Marlin Nation! Gear up for fall in some limited edition Mercy tees, sweats, hoodies and jackets. Purchase online here by 11/01/20.
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PINK OUT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS |
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On Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27 Mercy, students and staff, will come together to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness & Support. This is an annual fundraiser at Mercy students and staff will be able to pay $5 to be out of uniform, but you must wear PINK. Monday and Tuesday will be all about the color PINK!
Proceeds will go to Angel Pillow Project, Beaumont Hospital Sharing & Caring and St. Mary Mercy Hospital Marian Women's Center.
For $5 donation, students may wear:
Top: anything pink (in good taste of course)
Bottom:
- jeans, any color denim pants or skirt, no jeggings or shorts
- pink sweats
- any other pink pants, PJs are fine, but no leggings/yoga pants
- uniform skirt
4th hour teachers will be collecting $5 during lunchtime now through 4th hour on Monday, 10/26 (KC cohort) or Tuesday, 10/27 (SF cohort).
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VIRTUAL FALL PLAY "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! Save the date for live performances Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. Times and details on how you can watch will be coming soon. Visit the Performing Arts Department web site here.
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PICTURE RETAKES & YEARBOOK |
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Picture Retake Day
Picture day is Monday Oct. 26 and Tuesday Oct. 27. Photographers will be in the lobby from 7:45am to 11:30am for students who didn't get their school picture taken earlier or for those needing picture retakes. Please remember to bring the previous picture package to the retakes.
Yearbook and 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.
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SISTERS OF MERCY FURNISHINGS SALE
The Sisters of Mercy are in the process of selling their property next door, located at 28750 W Eleven Mile Rd, for the development of senior citizen housing. This does not impact Mercy High School or our campus. They are planning the repurposing/sale/distribution of all furnishings and decorative objects within the interconnected buildings and grounds of Mercy Center, McAuley Center, Mercy Court Apartments, and the Office Building. The sale is open to the Mercy Community and will be held October 19 - October 24 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm in the D-Wing of Mercy Center, enter at Gate 4 off 11 Mile Rd. Click here for more Sisters of Mercy furniture sale information.
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Save the dates for these upcoming events! More details and sign-ups coming soon.
November 10: TBD Bowling
November 15: Virtual Mother Daughter Reflection Event "Attitude of Gratitude" 4pm-5pm
January 13: New Year Meeting
February 10: Book Club Meeting
March 11: Wellness Meeting
April 18: Mother Daughter Event
May 4: Senior Mom Farewell Meeting
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RECURRING DONATIONS
It is now easier than ever to support the mission of Mercy High School. By donating a small amount each month, you can make a big impact on all of our Mercy Girls. Visit mhsmi.org/donate and click the "Make this a monthly gift" box in the donation form. Thank you in advance for helping to support Women Who Make a Difference!
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Check out the newly designed and updated Mercy website. Visit the top menu links for parents and student resources.
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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.
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.
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SHARE THE MERCY ADMISSIONS STUDENT EXPERIENCE VIDEO |
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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.
Parent Congratulatory Yearbook Ads
Offer congratulations and recognize your daughter's efforts by placing a senior ad in the Yearbook! These full color ads can include both text and photo(s). You may design these ads yourself or through the yearbook publisher website yearbookordercenter.com and use code 13826 or click here for order form. Ads due December 1, 2020.
KAIROS
All seniors were emailed important information and application in regard to KAIROS retreat opportunity. We will still be offering the same dynamic spiritual KAIROS experience we have for the past 25 years, yet it will operate a little differently. To ensure everyone's safety and keep social distance rules, the retreat house has limited the number of participants. November session for Cohort KC participants and February session for Cohort SF participants with the hope of offering two more retreat opportunities next semester for each Cohort respectively. Seniors are encouraged to check their email and contact Campus Ministry with any questions.
Announcements & Info
All seniors are asked to frequently login and check the Class of 2021 Schoology Page for news from your Senior Class Officers and Moderators. You may also reference the Class of 2021 web page for current information and tentative dates and guidelines for senior year activities.
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AT A GLANCE
Monday, October 19 & Tuesday, October 20: Wear purple for Domestic Violence Awareness, Marlin Shop Open 2:30pm-3:30pm
Wednesday October 21 - Friday, October 23: No School
Thursday, October 29 & Friday, October 30: Halloween Dress Up Days
POPE WORLDWIDE PRAYER NETWORK
"We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church, without falling into forms of clericalism that diminish the lay charism," Pope Francis. October is Women in Leadership Roles in the Church and Pope Francis offered remarks, prayer and this video reflection.
NHS TUTORING REQUESTS
Students need help in a subject? Request an NHS Tutor! Sign-up here for a virtual NHS Tutoring Request.
ATHLETICS
Way to go, Marlins! Golf finished 8th in the State, Cross Country finished 5th in CHSL Championship, Field Hockey starts state play-offs Tuesday, Volleyball is preparing for CHSL play-offs, Equestrian wrapped up their successful season at MIHA State Meet, Swim & Dive are prepping for CHSL and States in November.
ANNUAL CIRCLE OF MERCY RECEPTION
Due to these unprecedented times and for the safety of all, Mercy has decided not to hold the Annual Circle of Mercy Reception this year.
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