Autumn Days!

What a beautiful Fall we have had!  The temperatures are only now starting to fall and the leaves have been spectacular!  We have had great days to celebrate with our fall sports teams the last games of their seasons and the move into playoffs. 

 

Senior Home Games

 Each of our teams has celebrated their senior members as they participated in their last home games of the season.  While many teams move forward into playoff games, there is something special about the last regular season game played at home.

Cross Country

Volleyball

Soccer

Swimming

Field Hockey

 



Junior Ring Ceremony and Dance

 On Tuesday, October 15^th Bishop Cote presided over the Junior Ring Ceremony. What a special evening to celebrate the class of 2015 becoming upperclasswomen.  The juniors quickly went to work asking those in attendance to “turn their ring” while all enjoyed a lovely reception sponsored by the Home and School Association.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following Saturday the juniors were back to celebrate once again at the Junior Ring Dance.  The theme was “Under the Sea” and it was an enjoyable and memorable evening.

 

 

 

MYARC Halloween Party

 One of the more popular clubs and activities to participate in at Mercy is MYARC (Middlesex Youth Association for Retarded Citizens).  Under the direction of Brother Houlihan, students from both Mercy and Xavier volunteer to work with area adults and children with an intellectual disability.  On October 18^th a Halloween Party was held for this group in the Mercy Multipurpose Room. Here are some pictures of our students setting up for the party!

 

 

 

Teen Safe Driving Week

 

On Monday, October 21^st we were pleased to host a press conference in our gymnasium to kick off National Teen Safe Driving Week .  The state attorney general and other dignitaries came to show the importance of teen safety in driving, especially reminding all to not text and drive.  You can read the article by following the link:  Hartford Courant

 

 

 

Yale Physics Olympics

On Saturday, October 19^th four Mercy seniors participated in the Yale Physics Olympics.  The event takes place at Yale and is designed to increase student interest in Physics.  Read about their experience here:  Yale Physics

 

Cross Country Team Competes in CIAC State Competition

 

Congratulations to the Mercy Cross Country team which finished as the runner-up in Class L State competition on Saturday, October 26!

 

 

 

 



Yellow Rose Auction

 

The annual Yellow Rose Auction which took place on Saturday, October 26 was a great success!  The number of items offered for auction was quite numerous and the quality impressive.  The evening promised great food, company and fun and it was delivered! Thank you to all who helped to organize and plan this event.  It was wonderful! Here are a few pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:

·         The end of the First Quarter is today, October 30.  You will receive an e-mail from Sr. Peggy next week once the report cards are ready to be viewed.  She anticipates it will be after 5 p.m. on November 6.

 

·         The annual Walk-a-thon will be this Friday, November 1^st.  Students have been busy preparing and bringing in their donations for this event.  We will start the day with Mass as it is a Holy Day of Obligation.  The walk ends with pizza in the cafeteria and students should be finished between 12 noon and 12:30 p.m.

·         Please invite your friends with daughters in Middle or High School to attend Mercy High School’s Open House which will occur on Sunday, November 3^rd at 1:00 p.m.  It is a great opportunity for families to come and see what being a Woman of Mercy is all about!

 

• “Meet Me in St. Louis” is this year’s drama production and will take place on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m.  For more information click

         “Meet Me in St. Louis” 

 

·         This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day.

 

Be Well.