Principal's Blog

October 8, 2014

 

 

Autumn Has Begun

What a beautiful Autumn we have been having!  We have had great days for participating in and viewing sporting events and look forward to those outside activities to come!  Our days inside have been quite busy as well!

Mini Class Night

On September 18 we welcomed all parents to come and follow their daughter’s schedule.  Sr. Patricia McCarthy, CND shared her insights and humor with us all.  Many parents have shared how they enjoyed experiencing what their daughter’s day must be like as she moves from teacher to teacher.  Microsoft was also here displaying tablets and laptops with the required and recommended components for student devices at Mercy.

Mrs. Jennifer Crutchfield, Director of Library and Media Services with Lina Fazzino, Library Assistant.
 

Mercy Day Celebration

On September 24, 1827, Catherine McAuley opened the first House of Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland.  Mercy International Center  Each year on September 24th, the Sisters of Mercy celebrate that founding event.  This year at Mercy High School we gathered for prayer and to learn about the Mission Trip to York, PA that a number of our students participated in this past summer.  We ended the day by sharing tea and special teapot cookies made for the occasion.

Walk-a-Thon Kick Off!

Preparations have begun for Walk-A-Thon 2014.  On Friday, October 3^rd our Walk-A-Thon kick off assembly took place.  Congratulations to the Student Council Officers and the Class Executive Boards for doing such a great job organizing the assembly and building school spirit.  Thank you to our talented Faculty who never stop amazing us with their varied gifts and talents!

 

Upcoming Events:

Progress Reports will be posted online today, October 8, after 5 p.m.  Watch for the e-mail notification from Sr. Peggy.

Pink Day – Thursday, October 9 will be PINK day in support of the Fight Against Cancer.  Students can wear pink shirts, knee socks or headbands for a $3.00 fee.

Faculty Inservice Day – There will be no school on Friday, October 10 as the faculty will be attending the Mercy Secondary Education Conference in Providence, RI.  There is also no school on Monday, October 13 for Columbus Day.

 

Junior Ring Ceremony:  On Tuesday, October 14^th at 7:00 p.m. we will welcome Bishop Cote as he joins us for the Junior Ring Ceremony.  This is a very special evening for our Junior class.  The Mass and ceremony will be followed by a reception in the cafeteria.  On Saturday, October 18 the Junior Ring Dance will take place from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

 

Walk-A-Thon:   We have begun to collect donations for our Annual Walk-a-Thon.  Please read the following letter from Sr. Mary concerning this very important fundraiser:  Walk-A-Thon
The Walk-a-Thon will take place on Friday, November 7.

Yellow Rose Auction:  The auction is set to take place on Saturday, October 25^th and it promises to be another fun evening!  Tickets for the event and more information can be found here: 

Yellow Rose Auction

Grandparents Day:  This year Grandparents Day will be held in the fall.  Please let your daughter’s grandparents know that “their Mercy Day” will be held on Wednesday, November 5^th.  This is a wonderful day for our students and their grandparents!  The day begins with breakfast in the multipurpose room followed by a prayer service in the auditorium.  Grandparents will have the opportunity to tour the school if they wish.  It is very important that each grandparent who is planning to attend register by Friday, October 31^st. Grandparents Registration

 

Open House:  Please spread the word that our Open House will take place on Sunday, November 2nd from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Many of your daughters will be volunteering to help with that day so thank you in advance for your support!

 

Be well.