Catholic Schools Week

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Catholic Schools Week

We have had quite a January of cold and snow!  I am reminded that this is winter in New England and to be expected!   It does look like we are being blessed this week without a snow event and what better way to celebrate Catholic Schools Week!

 

January has been busy with Midterm exams and then the new beginnings that come with the second semester. 

Poetry Out Loud

Thanks to the dedication of the members of our English department, our students have been participating in a national poetry contest called “Poetry Out Loud”:  "...a contest that encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage.” Poetry Out Loud

 

During the fall term our English department worked with students at all grade levels to memorize and recite poetry selections.  They then entered into classroom level competitions and then on to school level rounds.   I have been quite impressed with the professionalism with which our students do their recitations and I am looking forward to our school final competition on Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.  Please join us!  The winner of that evening’s event moves on to the State competition which will take place on March 12.  Good luck ladies!

MYARC

 

One of the more popular clubs/service opportunities that we have at Mercy is the MYARC club.  Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon you will find Mercy and Xavier students working together to help provide activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We were very proud to see this activity recognized recently in the Middletown Press. 

 

Class of 2018

On Thursday, January 16 we welcomed the parents of the Class of 2018 for their first parent information night.  We were pleased with the attendance and saw many familiar faces.  At the end of the evening, the new skirt for the class of 2018 was revealed and has received good reviews!  Here is a picture of one of our Senior’s modeling the pattern.  I look forward to seeing it in our hallways soon!

 

Tech Tigers

Our Tech Tigers are working busily as it is now “build season” for this year’s competition.  The current challenge is called “Aerial Assist” the details of which can be found at:  First Competition

 

It sounds quite complex to me but our Mercy Tech Tigers are enthusiastically engaged in the design and build!  Here are a few pictures:

 

 

Winter Sports

The winter sports season is well underway and our teams are doing quite well!  At this writing the Mercy Varsity Basketball team is now 14-0 and the Indoor Track and Field team just won the SCC West Sectional Meet.  I am also pleased to see our cheerleaders cheering at some of our home basketball games as well as the dance team performances at halftime!

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:

·         Report Card Night:  Teachers will be available to meet with parents regarding their daughter’s progress on Wednesday, January 29 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  If you forget to bring your daughter’s report card with you, there will be copies available in the main office.

·         SAT Prep Course:  The Spring SAT prep course will begin this Saturday, February 1^st.  The class will begin at 8:00 a.m.  As they will be taking a practice test in this first session, class will last until 12:00 noon.  Sessions during the other weeks will conclude at 11:00 a.m.

·         Blood Drive:  The National Honor Society sponsored blood drive will occur on Thursday, February 6 from 6:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. 

·         Valentine Dance:  The Senior Valentine Dance is scheduled to occur on Friday, February 7 from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.  Seniors will be bringing home letters for parents with the details for the evening.

·         Les Miserables:  Mark your calendars to come and see the Mercy/Xavier musical production of Les Miserables.  I have been hearing them practice after school and they sound great already!  I can’t wait to attend on either February 28, March 1^st or 2^nd.

·         Progress Reports:  The first progress report for the third quarter will be posted on Friday, February 7^th after 3:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Be Well.