IMPORTANT REMOTE INSTRUCTION UPDATE |
This is a reminder of December 7 communication in regard to instructional schedule update for December 8 - December 18. Governor Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon announced that mandatory remote learning for high school students will be extended until Sunday, December 20. As a result, the remainder of the first semester will be completed online.
The health and safety of our community, as well as the academic success of our students, remain our priority. We hope this additional time with remote learning allows our families to remain healthy for the Christmas holiday and beyond.
We will communicate plans for the second semester as data and information become more available. Thank you for your continued support and prayers as we prepare for a safe and effective return to school in January.
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Read the December issue of Counseling Good News here. Features include: Important Dates; Action Items for Allies & Advocates; Dear Miss Rona; Second Semester Schedules; College Corner; P2P Page and more.
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January Meeting
Save the date to join us over Zoom on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00pm for our next meeting. More info and sign-up link coming soon.
Book Club
Read with the MMC! Please vote for your book selection here by December 18. Don't miss our meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm for book discussion and fun. More details are forthcoming. |
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We need your help! The Mercy Dads' Club is short of our raffle ticket return goal. Help us continue to provide the many things we do for and with our daughters and Mercy High School. This is the only MDC fundraiser of the year and we need the support of the entire Mercy Community to make the raffle and our year a success!
All families should have received the Dads’ Club Annual Raffle tickets in the mail. Each Mercy student received two books of 5 tickets to sell. Tickets can be turned in via the following ways:
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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. If you need additional tickets please email us at mercydadsclub@mhsmi.org.
THANK YOU and GO MARLINS!
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STUDENT, STAFF & SCHOOL SUCCESS |
Did you see the New York Times article here, featuring Lea Caldwell '21 and her personal experience in applying for colleges during the pandemic? Counselor Holly Bennetts is also mentioned for the support she provides to Lea and her peers as they struggle through this time of crisis.
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Each of our Mercy team members is extraordinary and as a community, we are exceptionally blessed to have such amazing dedication and talent. An example of this is Trish Brown’s efforts in developing support programs for our students that are inclusive and sensitive to unique social and emotional needs. Trish’s scope reaches beyond the student base, as she also works to support our larger community, positively impacting staff, athletes, Mercy families and colleagues at a national level. Trish is nominated for the LifeChanger of the Year Award and you are welcome to show your support and read more here. |
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Volleyball Coach of the Year |
Congratulations to Mercy Varsity Volleyball Coach Loretta Vogel for receiving the American Volleyball Coaches Association 2020 USMC/AVCA National High School Coach of the Year Award!
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Shout out to Maggie Murphy '21 who will be playing Softball at Miami University Ohio!
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We are currently standing as #1 in the Catholic League in the Alana Yaksich Michigan Catholic School Flu Vaccination Challenge! If you received your annual flu shot this year, whether at our Mercy Flu Clinic or elsewhere, thank you for helping to keep our community safe! Be sure to complete this survey here to let the challenge know that because you got your flu vaccine, Mercy should retain #1 standing! Participation closes December 12.
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We raised over $12,000 on #GivingTuesday through Online Gifts! Thank you to all of you who chose to donate on that day. We are so grateful for your support and the impact you have made on Mercy!
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AOD ADVENT FAMILY PRAYER CHALLENGE |
It’s not too late to join in the AOD Advent Family Prayer Challenge. You can receive a daily prayer prompt with a reflection on the Antiphon from Evening Prayer and a prayer for your family to pray together. Sign up by texting ADVENT20 to 33777. Learn more at www.52sundays.com/advent-prayer-challenge.
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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. Auction item wish list available on Amazon here. 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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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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COVID-19 REPORTING
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.
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.
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