Welcome to Frosh Family Focus, a go-to guide for helping to navigate your daughter’s first year at Mercy. This newsletter will feature a variety of topics, fun facts and tips each month to keep you informed. You'll also learn about the cherished customs that make Mercy unique. We're excited to connect with you during this important Freshwoman year! | |
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Health & Wellness Tip - Modeling Self Care: As parents, it is important that we carve out time to tend to our physical and mental wellbeing. This concept is easier said than done, as busy schedules often make it impossible to implement additional commitments. I am reminded of the saying, “You cannot pour from an empty cup.” Allotting time for self care provides a space for replenishing ourselves. In practicing self care, we are also modeling healthy wellness habits for our children. Try setting small goals, which highlight a weekly self care activity (time/date etc.). You may want to invite your teen to participate as well. Examples of activities include: watching a movie, taking a walk together, or playing a board game. I encourage you to avoid distractions, such as cell phones. The removal of distractions creates an environment where you can fully be engaged in the moment.
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End of First Semester: Your daughter will complete her first semester as a Mercy Girl in December! The last day of classes is Tuesday, December 17. Final exams begin Wednesday, December 18 and conclude on Friday, December 20, 2024, preceding Christmas break.
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Final Exam Study Tips: Preparing for finals can be a stressful time and may cause heightened anxiety among students. Here are a few tips which may be beneficial in alleviating stress and anxiety in preparation for exams. Implement a study plan. Students can achieve this by compiling a list of exams, projects, papers etc. Once all exam dates and deadlines are noted; students should work on creating a study schedule. Take breaks when feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Practice breathing techniques. Inhaling while counting to three and exhaling counting to five. Lastly, support is available for students who prefer to speak with someone, regarding how they are feeling. Students should always feel free to speak with their counselor, adviser, teacher or any trusted adult.. Processing thoughts and feelings with a trusted adult, can provide comfort and encouragement.
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Ask Your Daughter About: How did she enjoy her first Halloween at Mercy? Did she like the costume contest? Encourage her to provide details as to what stood out to them and what they enjoyed most.
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School Life Calendar: The School Life Calendar is a Google Calendar on our website at mhsmi.org/calendar. Be sure to click "More" to see all the events for the day and click on the '"Event" for details. The "Description" box will give more info and "Attachment" will give a specific schedule if needed.
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Cafeteria: Students have access to heat up food in the microwaves located behind the Cafeteria snack bar. The Cafe is open and available to students beginning at 7:30am until 3:00pm; with the exception of Adviser Group. Check out the Cafe menu here.
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Maroon & Gold Raffle Out of Uniform Incentive: If your family sold 40 tickets during the Maroon & Gold Raffle, your student achieved the out of uniform incentive and may dress down after Thanksgiving Break (12/2/24 - 12/20/24), and after Spring Break (4/29/25 - end of the school year).
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Ethnic Bazaar: Mercy Human Relations Council is proud to present Ethnic Bazaar 2024 Mercy: Unity in Diversity next Tuesday, November 19 in the Drama Studio 2nd-6th hours. Ethnic Bazaar is a long standing Mercy tradition which highlights our diversity and unity through song, dance, poetry, prayer, food and fashion. Come enjoy this enriching cultural extravaganza with vibrant performances that celebrate our Mercy community. Check out highlights from last year's Ethnic Bazaar - The World Holds You here. HRC is a group of elected student representatives from each class responsible for promoting positive human relations amongst our Mercy family.
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Foundation Day Mass & Youth Mercy Associate Induction: You're warmly invited to join us at Mercy High School for our Foundation Day Mass on Thursday, December 12 at 10:15 AM in the Auditorium. We will gather in prayer to celebrate the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and honor the induction of our new Youth Mercy Associates. Foundation Day marks a significant moment in the history of the Mercy Community. On December 12, 1831, in Dublin, Ireland, Catherine McAuley, Mary Ann Doyle, and Elizabeth Harley made their vows as the first Sisters of Mercy. From their commitment to serve the poor, sick, and uneducated, the Mercy mission spread globally, reaching the United States in 1843 with a foundation in Pittsburgh. Today, the Sisters of Mercy continue to inspire and serve worldwide. The Youth Mercy Associate Chapters connect young people with the Mercy Congregation, fostering a living legacy of Catherine McAuley’s vision of faith, joy, and mercy. Together, we honor this rich tradition as we celebrate both the foundation of the Mercy community and the future of our Youth Mercy Associates.
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Red & Green Dress Up Day: In the spirit of the Christmas season, students and staff dress in festive red and green attire to celebrate with a joyful all-school assembly on Friday, December 13. We enjoy a performance by the Mercyaires singing holiday classics, staff do a surprise Christmas skit, our lively Mercy Mimes enact a Silent Night and we close together in prayer. It’s a time to come together in faithful, festive cheer to celebrate the season with our Mercy community.
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Cocoa & Cram: Link Crew is excited to host the Cocoa and Cram study event on Thursday, December 12. Link Leaders will be offering review sessions for many 9th grade classes to help them prepare for their final exams. Sessions will run from 3:00pm - 3:30pm and 3:30pm to 4:00pm. Delicious hot chocolate will be served. Ninth graders will be sent additional info and an email to sign-up closer to the date. Top secret: some teachers offer extra credit for attending this event!
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Monthly Meet Up Reminder: Link Leaders will be connecting with their Crew this Friday, November 15, and Thursday, December 12, during Adviser Group. These meet-ups are a fantastic opportunity for students to discuss upcoming end of the semester activities and bond over some quality sisterhood time. Be sure to ask your daughter about her monthly meet up experiences!
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Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously. | | | | |
