December 11, 2013

A Time of Celebration

 

It has been a time of wonderful celebrations these past few weeks.  There have been many opportunities to see parents and alumnae as we recognized achievements and offered service.  We truly have quite an extended Mercy family!

 

National Honor Society Induction

On November 14^th we inducted forty six members of the Junior and Senior classes into the National Honor Society.  In order to qualify for this distinction, students must have a 3.6 cumulative GPA and show evidence of the four characteristics of character, leadership, scholarship and service.  We were very proud of our young Mercy women as they were recognized that evening for this achievement.

 

 



Father –Daughter Dance

A long standing tradition at Mercy is the Father-Daughter Dance.  I enjoyed watching as the dads arrived with their daughters and lined up for their picture mementos.  The girls were so proud to be there with their fathers and I know that all who attended really had a great time! 

 

 



Radio City Music Hall

On Tuesday, November 19^th the Sophomore class went on their class trip to see the Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.  The weather was great resulting in a very smooth ride in four coach buses with Christmas movies playing!  The Christmas show was wonderful featuring the Rockettes, GPS controlled snowflakes which floated over the audience,  and always the most impressive, the live Nativity Scene.

And how could a trip to New York be complete without some shopping!

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Pies

Another long standing tradition is the baking of pumpkin and apple pies to add to the Thanksgiving meals of many in the greater Middletown area.  We had a good number of students, parents and alumnae come to peel and cut apples, roll out some pie crusts and measure and mix!  With Christmas music playing we were able to supply nearly 300 pies to local organizations for their Thanksgiving food baskets.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to this great service that Mercy High School offers the local community!

 

 

 

 

Breast Cancer Awareness

 

We also had a number of activities in the past month which were organized to raise money for the fight against breast cancer.  The Fight Against Cancer club sponsored a wear pink day and the Field Hockey team did a great job organizing a “Play for the Cure” game and fundraiser. Thanks to Frank Dicostazo who donated pink bracelets for the team to sell and parents who helped to organize a bake sale.  A total of $1443. 50 was donated to Middlesex Hospital through the combined efforts of these school organizations.  This is just another example of the Mercy community coming forward to contribute their time, talent and treasure.

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Liturgy

On November 25^th we offered thanks for the many blessings received here at Mercy by celebrating a Thanksgiving Liturgy.  At that Mass, twenty five peer ministers were commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers.  We are fortunate to have so many young women desiring to be of service to their school community in this way.

 

 

Christmas Hallway Decorations

The competition has begun between the grade levels for the best Christmas Hallway Decorations.  All four hallways look great and are really moving us into the Christmas spirit!  Which is your favorite?

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

 



Book Discussion

On December 2^nd the Library Club sponsored a book discussion on the novel “Book Thief”.  The students really enjoyed reading the book and are looking forward to now seeing the movie.

 

 

Upcoming Events:

 

  *  December 12, Sisters of Mercy Foundation Day.  There will be an assembly to celebrate the founding of the Sisters of Mercy.  This will also be an Orange Accessory Day to support anti-bullying efforts.

 

 * Progress Reports for the 2^nd Quarter will be posted on Friday, December 13 after 3:00 p.m.  You will receive an e-mail from Sr. Peggy when they are ready to be viewed.

 

 * Christmas Concerts:  Our Winter Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m.  It is a time to get into the Christmas spirit and hear from our various instrumental and choral groups.  On Saturday, December 14^th our choirs will be singing once again in the Exchange Club Christmas Concert.  Click here for more information on that event

 

*  The Prince of Peace pajama drive will occur on Friday, December 20^th.  Students are allowed to wear their own pajama sets when they bring in PJ’s for children in need (sizes L to XXL are requested). This is the last day of school before the Christmas Break.

 

 *   Christmas Break is December 23 – January 3.  Classes will resume on January 6.

*  Midterm Exams are scheduled for the week of January 13^th

 

 

Be well and have a joyful Christmas Season!