WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 REMINDERS |
PSAT Testing Day for Sophomores & Juniors
Please reference communication here in regard to information for PSAT Testing Day tomorrow, Wednesday October 13 from 8:00am-12:00pm. All students also received an email of detailed instructions.
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The morning of the exam, go directly to assigned testing room. Attendance/Sign-in will take place in your testing room. Testing starts PROMPTLY at 8:15 am. Testing Room assignment will be sent to everyone at least one day before the test.
- Late students will NOT be permitted to take the test once the 1st section of the test has begun, as the tests are strictly timed.
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Dismissal will be at approximately 12:00 pm for the day.
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Remember to bring two #2 pencils & a calculator with you.
- A list of approved calculators was sent to all students, so be sure yours is OK to use.
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Please contact the Counseling Office with any questions.
Frosh Retreat Day
Please reference communication here in regard to 9th Grade Retreat Day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13 from 8:00am-2:40pm. All students also received an email of detailed instructions.
- Students should dress comfortably (uniforms not required)
- Students must bring a lunch (Cafeteria will not be open, no food sales available)
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The first portion of the day will be a spiritual retreat led by Campus Ministry and senior student leaders. Campus Ministry will provide donuts and apple cider as a snack. Students will be split up into small groups and move through different stations where they will learn about their gifts and talents and about the Sisters of Mercy and Catherine McAuley. Please contact Mrs. Becker with any questions at mkbecker@mhsmi.org.
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The second portion of the day will be our 9th Grade Diversity Retreat, hosted by Mercy Link Crew. The goal of Diversity Retreat is to create a more connected and inclusive Class of 2025, through activities and discussion. Please contact Link Crew Coordinators Mrs. Brown (tmbrown@mhsmi.org) or Mrs. McGavin (samcgavin@mhsmi.org) with any questions.
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Congratulations to Mercy Golf capturing the Division 2 Region 12 Championship! Read more here. GOOD LUCK AT STATES!
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Scholastic All Catholic Team |
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Congratulations to the 29 students who were named to the Catholic High School League 2021-22 Scholastic All Catholic Team! They will be honored during halftime at Prep Bowl XLIX with other schools' members on October 23.
Class of 2024
Joie Blakey
Maya Boertman
Lily Degrenier
Katherine Doyle
Elena Garza
Bridie Hart
Julia Holt
Erinmarie Ikwechegh
Genevieve Lanni
Ellery Long
Ava Lorraine
Olivia Nazareno
Peyton Price
Alexis Rounds
Leah Singler
Savannah Sneyd
Kelsey VanDenBerg
Kennedy Wade
Class of 2023
Hannah Cronin
Allison Flynn
Angelina Hamati
Clare Klueg
Lilly Kulaga
Megan Mato
Isabella Merucci
Marina Sneyd
Caroline Turco
Class of 2022
Mary Grace O'Dea
Anna Rimatzki
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SIGN-UP FOR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES |
Conferences are scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom Thursday, October 21 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Five minute conferences with teachers will be scheduled using the 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 related to the online scheduling.
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All Mercy families are invited to take a sign and place in your yard to advertise Mercy's Open House on October 24 from 1pm-3pm. The signs with metal stakes are ready for pick-up at the Mercy Reception Area, Student Flagpole Entrance and Gym/Auditorium Entrance. Students are encouraged to grab them on their way out of school to bring home.
Thank you for your support!
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LOOKING FOR VENDORS
Do you or someone you know own a small business selling gift-appropriate items for a holiday boutique show and would like to be considered for our Mothers' Club Holiday Market on December 7th, 2021? If so, please email Jennifer Faraj and Kimberly Williams at mothersclubmhs@gmail.com to get more information and tell us about your business! The table fee is $75. No multi-level marketing (MLM) companies, please.
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PICTURE RETAKE DAY & YEARBOOK |
Picture Retake Day
Picture retake day will be held in the lobby on October 20 from 7:45am-11:30am. Students who did not have their picture taken in August need to get their picture taken for the yearbook. Those students wishing retakes must turn in the picture packages to the photographer. Picture packages were previously mailed to the home.
Parent Congratulatory Yearbook Ads
Offer congratulations and recognize your daughter's efforts by placing a student ad in the Yearbook! These full color ads can include both text and photo(s). This is a wonderful way to pay tribute to your senior daughter! 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 10, 2021.
Yearbook Orders
The Lore Yearbook is still available for purchase online here with code 13826 for $70.
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The Mercy Maroon & Gold Raffle, which has moved to the fall, is currently underway and in full swing.
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GOAL DATE: This Friday, October 15. If $100,000 is reached, students will earn both November 24th and April 13th days off from school. This will take increased effort on everyone's part since we were short of our first goal. We can make it!
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Out of uniform opportunity for both semesters! Any family who sells at least 35 tickets (30 tickets each for sisters) will allow the student to earn an out of uniform pass to be used for the months of December and May!
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Crumbl Cookies for the 3 Adviser Groups who bring in the most money by the end of the day on Friday, October 15. Students get to select their cookie to be delivered to their Adviser Group the week of October 18th!
- The raffle closes on October 29, 2021 with a goal of $175,000 and the drawing will be held on November 3, 2021.
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In lieu of purchasing tickets, you may also make a tax deductible donation online at mhsmi.org/giving/maroon-and-gold-donation. Be sure to include student or staff in the comments in order for them to receive credit for the ticket donation.
Thank you for your support of the Mercy Maroon & Gold Raffle! This important family fundraiser supports curriculum enhancements, facility upgrades & technology updates. Our deadlines are tight this year. Thank you to all families who have been busy selling tickets to support Mercy. Please continue your sales efforts and score incentives!
Questions? Contact Gina Gray in the Special Events Office at 248-893-3535 or ggray@mhsmi.org.
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Mercy Performing Arts Presents Radium Girls
Friday, October 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 30 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 31 at 2:00pm
Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory is based on the true story of a group of women literally and figuratively fighting for their lives in 1920s America. After continuous exposure to radium in the watch factory in which they work, several women become sick and eventually die. The play documents the court proceedings of Grace Fryer and her fight for justice against a corrupt corporation, while slowly succumbing to the poisoning.
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ROAD READY DRIVING SCHOOL |
For a limited time, Road Ready Driving School is offering a fall promotion to Mercy HS students. Buy Segment 1 Class and receive Segment 2 Class for free! For more information visit roadreadyschool.com, email roadreadydrivingschool@yahoo.com or call 248-308-1048.
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Senior Blessing Mass October 15
Class of 2022 parents/guardians are invited to attend the Senior Blessing Mass Friday, October 15 in the Auditorium. Arrival at 1pm. Class procession and Mass at 1:15pm. Please RSVP to jgdennis@mhsmi.org. Livestream will be available for family and friends here.
NEW Senior Event at Paradise Park!
A lock-in evening of fun and games for the Seniors only at Paradise Park in Novi on Saturday, November 6 from 10:30pm-1:30am. Cost is $30 per student and includes go karts, trampolines, arcade games, laser tag and more! Reserve a spot by submitting permission slip found here and payment to the Reception Area by October 25. The Senior Moderators are looking forward to an awesome event.
Graduation Gown Requirements
Sign Up for REMIND APP
Senior Moderators Ms. Harris & Mrs. Polan are using the Remind text notification system to send updates about important Class of 2022 information. Parents/Guardians may sign-up for notifications here: https://www.remind.com/join/ad8acf.
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 23. 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
Seniors should frequently login and check the Class of 2022 Schoology Page for news from your Senior Class Officers and Moderators. You may also reference the Class of 2022 web page for current information and tentative dates and guidelines for senior year activities.
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DEI TALK CONFERENCE FOR K-12 EDUCATORS |
We are proud to announce the DEI Talk Conference at Mercy High School to empower and inform K-12 educators to create and sustain an anti-racist, inclusive, and just learning environment grounded in Catholic social teachings. We are currently accepting speaker applications and sponsors. Spread the word and learn more at mhsmi.org/dei-conference. or contact Mercy DEI Director Traci Smith.
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NEW MERCY HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN BOOK |
Images of America Mercy High School Michigan Book
By Patricia Montemurri / Arcadia Publishing
Over 16,000 women are graduates of Mercy High School. Since 1945, when it opened as Our Lady of Mercy High School in northwest Detroit, its graduates have embodied the school motto: "Women Who Make a Difference." This book commemorates Mercy High's 75th anniversary and reflects the impact of "Mercy Girls" on their communities, country, and around the world.
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COVID-19 Reporting
In assessing the health and safety of our community, we ask that any student COVID-19 positive test result or exposure be reported to the Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin (edtarplin@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3568).
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 data within our Mercy HS community is disclosed at the end of each week on our COVID-19 webpage. Please know that you will be personally contacted if you are ever considered to be at any exposure risk.
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Counseling News
In case you missed it, the October issue of Counseling Good News can be found here. Features include: Important Dates; College Month Events; Chain of Command; Ask the Experts; When We Need to Feel the Good & the Bad; We Love the Class of 2022; College Corner and more.
Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Wednesday, October 13: Frosh Retreat Day, Soph & Junior PSAT, Seniors No School
Thursday, October 14: No School for Students - Staff Professional Development
Thursday, October 21: 11:40am Dismissal & Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 22: No School
Sunday, October 24: Admissions Open House
Wednesday, October 27: 1:35pm Dismissal for Honor Society Meetings
Monday, November 1: All Saints Day Mass & Blessing of Student Leaders
Sunday, November 7: Alumnae Memorial Mass
Thursday, November 11: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting
Friday, November 12: No School for Students - Staff Professional Development
Share your Mercy News
Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send any announcements awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.
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