JOIN US FOR MASS LIVESTREAM
You are invited to join us virtually for our Second Semester Welcome Mass Tuesday, January 12 at 10:15am via Zoom livestream here. Worship with us as we celebrate the beginning of a new year and new semester at Mercy.

Please note students will be celebrating Mass in 4th hour classrooms. Special schedule available here.
MERCY MOTHERS' CLUB
January Meeting
Save the date to join us over Zoom on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00pm for our next meeting. The Mercy Mothers’ Club has open leadership committee chair positions for the 2021-2022 school year. We will be discussing and trying to fill these positions at this meeting. If you are interested or have any questions, please email the Mothers’ Club at mothersclubmhs@gmail.com.

Topic: Mercy Mothers' Club Jan Zoom Meeting
Time: Jan 13, 2021 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 970 7275 4981
Passcode: 661366

February Meeting - BOOK CLUB
Read with the MMC! Don't miss our meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm for fun and book discussion about "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd.

Topic: Mercy Mothers' Club Feb Zoom Meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2021 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 920 9463 7631
Passcode: 740571

Save the Dates for upcoming Outdoor Events
More info coming soon!
March 25: Mothers’ Club Meeting on Wellness
April 18: Mother Daughter Reflection Event
May 4: Mothers’ Club Meeting & Senior Mom Farewell
MERCY DADS' CLUB
In case you missed last week's meeting, click here to view the presentation. Hope to see you at our next scheduled meeting February 3. Go Marlins!

REPORT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE
The first semester fall 2020 grades are now finalized and report cards are available on PowerSchool. Use your parent login and click the Report Cards icon to view by semester as well as cumulative GPA. Click the Honor Roll icon for Honor Roll status.
COUNSELING NEWS
Read the January issue of Counseling Good News here. Features include: Self Care; Action Items for Allies & Advocates; Monthly Mental Health Memo by Mercy Peer 2 Peer and more.
YOU'RE INVITED TO AUCTION 2021!
Saturday, February 6, 2021

The Mercy High School Auction is our largest fundraising event and we need your help to make this year a success. Visit mhsmi.org/auction to learn more.

Ticket Information
Tickets are available for purchase now! Tickets range from a package that includes dinner delivered to your door, a package featuring a special gift of Mercy branded wine glasses and cutting board, and a ticket to allow online access for bidding. Special ticket promo code for $50 off. Use promo code NEWYEAR at checkout to get $50 off any upgraded ticket package. Available through Wednesday, January 13.

Donate an Item
Successful auctions always depend on fabulous gifts. The ideas are endless, and we welcome and appreciate your donations. Auction item wish list available on Amazon here.

Be A Sponsor
Becoming an Auction Sponsor is a great way to support the Auction and honor your family or promote your business! Many Sponsorship levels include tickets to the event and special gifts to show our appreciation for your support!

Principal's Pick
We are excited to announce this year's Principal's Pick...Students and Teachers have spoken - Air Conditioning is on the way! This year's Live Paddle Raise will support adding air conditioning in five classrooms in the south hall this summer! This project will ensure a comfortable learning environment for students and teachers and ensure that Mercy remains competitive in the educational market. Click here to donate now.

Diamond Earrings Raffle
Buy a chance to win a beautiful pair of Diamond Earrings from Orin Jewelers: 14K White Gold .50 cttw Lovebright Diamond Studs. This exquisite pair is valued at $1,495. Only 52 chances at $100/chance. This sold out last year!! Purchase raffle tickets here.

Special thanks to the 2021 Honorary Chairs
Leigh Chandler & Lane Coleman P'20 P'22
Lorri & James Delaney P'21
Sharad & Elizabeth Jain P'21
Rita Dilworth Lewry '77 & Tom Lewry P'15

Visit mhsmi.org/auction or contact Gina Gray in the Special Events Office at 248-893-3535 or ggray@mhsmi.org with any questions. THANK YOU!
MERCY OFFERING FEB 6 ACT
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 this Friday, January 15, 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.
MOSAIC MAGAZINE
The latest issue of the Mercy Mosaic Magazine was mailed and all families should have received or should receive soon in their mailboxes depending on USPS mailing times.

The issue is also available for viewing online here. Features include: Letter from the President; DEI Update; Class of 2021 Highlights; Salute to Staff; Mrs. Harkness; Mr. Baker; Distinguished Alumna; Honor Roll of Donors; Advancing Mercy; Healthcare Heroes; Alumnae Class Notes; In Memory and more.
2021-22 MERCY HS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
The Financial Aid application process is now underway at Mercy High School. In order to be considered for financial aid for the 2021-2022 school year, you must complete and submit the application requirements by the April 30, 2021 deadline.

Please note that Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the successful completion of a FACTS Management Grant and Aid Assessment application. The application may be found at the following website: https://online.factsmgt.com/.

In addition to the FACTS Management application, a student essay and cover sheet must be submitted to Mercy High School, Office of the President. Please visit Mercy financial aid webpage here for more detailed information.

The total amount of financial aid assistance distributed each year by Mercy High School is based upon the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants who have submitted their application by the April 30 deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list and considered if and when funds become available.

Please note, if you have received any type of financial aid from Mercy High School in the past, you must reapply each year in order to be considered for renewal for the upcoming school year.
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Cafe Account Balances
As previously communicated, please reference this email in regard to student and staff cafeteria account balance reconciliation due to a vendor security issue. If you notice any discrepancy in your cafeteria balance, please contact Anne Hallberg, Food Service Director, through email at amhallberg@mhsmi.org.

Looking Ahead
  • Tuesday, January 12: Return to hybrid instruction with Cohort SF in-person and KC remote. The schedule will include the celebration of Mass for Cohort SF.
  • Wednesday, January 13: Flex Day per the Mercy Hybrid Schedule. 
  • Thursday, January 14: In-person hybrid instruction with Cohort KC in-person and SF remote per the Mercy Hybrid Schedule.
  • Friday, January 15: Staff professional development day, no school for students.
  • Monday, January 18: No school in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
  • Tuesday, January 19: In-person hybrid instruction with Cohort SF in-person and KC remote per the Mercy Hybrid Schedule. 

COVID-19 Reporting
For the health and safety of our community, we ask that you report to the Dean of Student Affairs, Eleasha Tarplin at edtarplin@mhsmi.org any COVID-19 exposure and positive test results. 

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