Announcements

Announcements for February 28, 2023

• The Black Student Union is hosting a ski trip on Friday, March 10th at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort.   You can ask any members from BSU for more information or pick up a form at the Main Office or outside of Ms. Sampson’s room.  Registration is due on Wednesday, March 1st.
• Spring, Spring, Spring is in the air! Grab some friends and sign up to play a sport.  Registration can be found on Family ID under Mercy Spring 2023 Athletic Registration.
• Attention all Model UN members: our next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. We will be running a mock committee session.

• Hi everyone, I’m Isabella Betzenhauser and I am a Senior. In collaboration with Mrs. Good’s period 6L speech class I am starting up a leadership highlight program here at Mercy. Every Tuesday we will be showcasing one student who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership. Staff will be on the lookout for girls who are great leaders inside or outside of these walls. Students are also able to nominate themselves. Each person nominated will be reviewed and one will be chosen to be the highlight that week and be interviewed by a member of the Speech class. Then they will showcase it right here on Mercy tv. For staff members to nominate a student or to nominate yourself, send an email to Isabella Betzenhauser and Mrs. Good. We can’t wait to hear about all the leadership Mercy students are demonstrating and we will see you next Tuesday for the first one!
• And here is Janiah Washington… As we end Black History month, let’s reflect on the words of Amanda Gorman, youth poet laureate, with an excerpt from her poem “The Hill We Climb”“…“…But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated.In this truth, in this faith we trust, for while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us. This is the era of just redemption. We feared at its inception. We did not feel prepared to be the heirs of such a terrifying hour. But within it we found the power to author a new chapter, to offer hope and laughter to ourselves. So, while once we asked, how could we possibly prevail over catastrophe, now we assert, how could catastrophe possibly prevail over us? We will not march back to what was, but move to what shall be: a country that is bruised but whole, benevolent but bold, fierce and free. We will not be turned around or interrupted by intimidation because we know our inaction and inertia will be the inheritance of the next generation, become the future. Our blunders become their burdens. But one thing is certain. If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children’s birthright. So let us leave behind a country better than the one we were left. Every breath from my bronze-pounded chest, we will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one. We will rise from the golden hills of the West. We will rise from the windswept Northeast where our forefathers first realized revolution. We will rise from the lake-rimmed cities of the Midwestern states. We will rise from the sun-baked South. We will rebuild, reconcile, and recover. And every known nook of our nation and every corner called our country, our people diverse and beautiful, will emerge battered and beautiful. When day comes, we step out of the shade of flame and unafraid. The new dawn balloons as we free it. For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.

Announcements for February 27, 2023

• The Black Student Union is hosting a ski trip on Friday, March 10th at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort. You can ask any members from BSU for more information, or pick up a form at the Main Office or outside of Ms. Sampson’s room. Registration is due on Wednesday, March 1st.
• Spring, Spring, Spring is in the air! Grab some friends and sign up to play a sport. Registration can be found on Family ID under Mercy Spring 2023 Athletic Registration.
• Make sure to come and see the middle school production of Frozen Jr. next week on March 8th and 9th at 7pm in the auditorium!
• So much happened last week!  Let’s start with our Bowling team – seeded 5^th in the Section V tournament made some noise and finished an astounding 3^rd place overall!
• Sophomore Miley Bohrer is going to the NYS tournament having made the composite team based on her season average of 193 which was 4^th highest of the 6 girls selected for the team.
• Indoor Track has a few new Section V champions from Mercy – Seniors Polly Bogdan (600m) and Sophia Daeschner (Pole Vault) are Class A2 Champions. They followed this up with performances at the State qualifiers on Thursday along with teammates Maddie Glennon in the Race Walk, Olivia Fietkiewicz joined Polly in the 600m, Juliana Ostrander competed in the 300M and relay team of Katie Klee, Olivia, Polly and Lizzy Momot. Polly Bogdan will advance to the NYS Indoor Track meet this coming weekend in Ocean Breeze.
• And finally, not to be out done, the basketball team entered the sectional tournament seeded 12^th and out of the gate upset #5 Webster Thomas (with a 12-2 run to finish the game) and then turned around on Friday night to defeat #4 HFL with a tenacious team defense, great ball control, and feeding the ball inside for a monster scoring performance from senior Audrey Hintz with 33 points. Your Mercy Monarchs play tonight (Monday) in the semifinals against #1 Pittsford Sutherland , game time is 7:45 at Victor HS. Let’s show the team some support

Announcements for February 16, 2023

• Tomorrow is the last day to donate your Spirit Day accessories in the boxes found in the Gallery.  Green Team says thanks!
• Spring is in the air! Are you signed up for a spring sport?  Lacrosse, Softball, Track, Crew and Sailing are taking registrations through Family ID. All you need is an up-to-date physical and a great attitude to have some fun with your friends!
• Students in grades 7 and 8…this is a great way to start some lasting Mercy memories. Grab a friend or two and sign up for some softball, lacrosse or track (there are lots of events to choose from).
• Students and staff are welcome to join our three Cheerleading squads for a night of celebration and performances Thursday, February 16^th at 6:30pm in the main gym. Varsity is fine-tuning their routine for Sectionals and modified has had two  1^st place finishes in competition. Our 6^th grade club team is also excited to share their skills. Come join the fun! Maybe even try a skill or two with the team. See you on Thursday at 6:30.
• Bee with Thoughtful Thursday….a segment to be better with bee,
• For today’s thought, do you wonder why some people want you to eat less meat?  Meat—particularly beef—affects climate change in two ways: first, cows emit methane, a greenhouse gas, and second, many forests are destroyed so they can be converted to grazing fields. Modeling studies find that eating 20% less beef could cut in half the amount of deforestation and the carbon emissions with it by the year 2050. Maybe you can commit to skipping out on eating beef a few extra times this month to help lower these factors.  Have a great day, Mercy!
• In honor of Black History Month,  today’s Black inventor is Alexander Miles. He was a businessman who created  automatic opening and closing doors. I know we have all seen the movies where the actor has to get on the elevator and close the metal gate before they can go up. Now, because of Miles that’s no longer needed. It was said that he sought out to create a safer way to ride the elevator. He was riding with his daughter when an attendant carelessly left the gate ajar. He knew at this moment something had to be done. Next time you get on an elevator thank Miles for your safe ride.

Announcements for February 15, 2023

• Our 6^th grade class is serving the needs of others during their Ministry Day this morning. Please pray for them as they share their compassionate service with the men and women at supportive housing shelters such as Bethany House, Nielson House and Jennifer House. Our 6^th graders are also sharing their Mercy love at GiGi’s Playhouse, Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach, InterVol, Catholic Charities and many more. May the people at all of these outreaches feel the care our students give today!
• Quill writers!  Meet with Mrs. Demulder TODAY in her room during Advisement.
• MasterMinds, there is  practice today after school in Room 315.
• Drop off your leftover Spirit Day accessories  in the boxes in the Gallery before school all this week. Green Team thanks you for  reducing waste!
• Model UN members, meet tomorrow at 7:20 in room 113.
• Today is the last day to Show Your Surface Pro or your Chromebook some love by going down to the Library Media Center for a quick device check-up.
• Spring is in the air! Are you signed up for a spring sport?  Lacrosse, Softball, Track, Crew and Sailing are taking registrations through Family ID. All you need is an up-to-date physical and a great attitude to have some fun with your friends!
• Students in grades 7 and 8…this is a great way to start some lasting Mercy memories. Grab a friend or two and sign up for some softball, lacrosse or track (there are lots of events to choose from).
• Students and staff are welcome to join our three Cheerleading squads for a night of celebration and performances Thursday, February 16^th at 6:30pm in the Main Gym. Varsity is fine-tuning their routine for Sectionals and modified has had two  1^st place finishes in competition. Our 6^th grade club team is also excited to share their skills. Come join the fun! Maybe even try a skill or two with the team. See you on Thursday at 6:30.
• On February 6, 2023 a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated large areas of Turkey and Syria. Many people have been affected by this and sadly more than 33,000 people have lost their lives. Affected areas in both countries, apartment buildings and schools have been destroyed. Search and rescue teams were able to recover many people trapped under the rubble in several Turkish cities, but hopes of finding more survivors are receding, while the Civil Defense in northern Syria announced the end of rescue operations. For Syrians, the damage has been taken in areas already destroyed by years of wars. We would like to spread awareness and provide the help that we can do. There will be a dress down for at least $1 this Thursday and if you would like to bring more money that would help us to donate and help our brothers and sisters who need our help. Our donations will go to the Catholic Relief Services and they are helping organizations in Syria and Turkey. Your help is really important because this will provide shelter, access to food, water, and clothing.
• And now for Wednesday Weather…Today we will be discussing Garrett Morgan, the man who invented the traffic signal as well as the gas mask. The gas masks’ reason for creation comes from tragedy. There were multiple incidents that occurred that didn’t have the proper equipment examples being the explosion at the Cleveland waterworks tunnel and the fire at New York’s Triangle Shirtwaist Company. Over 190 people were killed during these tragedies. Morgan set out to create an effective mask and did just that! Although these aren’t used in most people’s day to day life they are essential to save lives for people like firefighters!

Announcements for February 14, 2023

• Happy Valentine’s Day, Mercy!
• Get involved with planning the senior retreat! Attend an organizational meeting on Wednesday, February 15 in Room 217 during Advisement. There are many ways to participate in planning: hospitality, prayer, small group leader, and more!
• Attention members of the Quill, there will be a meeting for all writers on Wednesday February 15th during Advisement in Mrs. DeMulder’s room. The meeting is tomorrow not today.
• Do the costumes of Spirit Day Past haunt your closet?  Find new homes for those green cowboy hats and yellow banana costumes by donating them to the Green Team!  Please drop your leftover accessories in the boxes in the Gallery before school all this week. Thank you for your support in reducing waste!
• Model UN members, your next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113.
• Show Your Surface Pro or your Chromebook some love today by going down to the Library Media Center for a quick device check-up.  There will be stickers!
• Juniors, are you thinking college thoughts? Then it’s time to meet the new College Counselor, Dr. Edie Steele. Drop by the Counseling Office starting Feb. 27 (that’s the Monday after break) to sign up for half-hour sessions. Let’s get started on your college planning journey!
• Congratulations to Mercy Modified Cheer Team who placed 1st at the       Cal-Mum cheerleading competition and Varsity who placed second this weekend! In addition, congratulations to Scarlett Boedicker, who placed 2nd in the jump-off contest at the competition, where she went against over 20 athletes. Great job! This weekend, varsity competes at sectionals. Let’s Go Monarchs!

Announcements for February 13, 2023

• Attention art club members: We will meet for art club this Thursday after school. Join us in the pottery room from 3-4.
• Students may wear non-uniform tops tomorrow in honor of St. Valentine’s Day, with uniform bottoms. There is no charge. Students may also wear colorful socks, etc. to celebrate the day.
• Hey French Club! Tuesday, February 14^th aka Valentine’s Day, we will be meeting in M2 during Advisement. Everyone’s welcome for some French rhythmic French love songs, delectable French cookies, and some good ol’ fashion French fun!
• Planning for the senior retreat has begun!  Any senior interested in helping plan the senior retreat is invited to attend an organizational meeting on Wednesday, February 15 in Room 217 during advisement.  There are many ways to participate in planning:  hospitality, prayer, small group leader, and more!
• Green Team will be holding a collection of Spirit Day Gear Wednesday through Friday this week! If you have any extra accessories or items from Spirit Day that you are willing to donate to the grades below you, please drop them off in the boxes in the gallery before school those days. Thank you for your support in reducing waste!
• The Tech Team will be running a Show Your Device Some Love event February 13-15, 2023. All students are invited to visit the Media Center ALL DAY to have their device quickly checked out, and to pick up labels for chargers & some fun stickers!
• Science club will be meeting from 3-4 PM today after school in room 306. We will be conducting a weathering experiment. Hope to see you there!
• Starting today, members of the Black Student Union will provide us with insight to Black inventors and how those inventions impacted our lives.
  • I am Janiah the President of BSU here at Mercy. In honor of Black History Month, one representative will be naming a black inventor and the product they created. Today, I will be speaking about George Crum. George Crum was a renowned African American chef who worked at Moon’s Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York.  According to the popular legend, the potato chip was said to be created because of a picky customer. It was said that the customer complained about the fries being too thick, so Crum decided to slice a batch of potatoes paper thin, fry them to a crisp, and season them with salt. The customer loved them. After this they became a menu item for all to enjoy. Isn’t it crazy to think that potato chips wouldn’t have been invented if it wasn’t for one picky customer? Could you imagine sitting down at lunch without having your Lays chips? I know I couldn’t!

Announcements for February 10, 2023

• French Club! Tuesday, February 14^th  aka Valentine’s Day, we will be meeting in M2 during Advisement. Everyone’s welcome for some French rhythmic French love songs, delectable French cookies, and some good ol’ fashion French fun!
• And now for Fun Fact Friday with the Science Club from Katherine Elizabeth Longuil. If you remember from last week we talked about sound, so here we are, staying tuned in and talking about the speed of sound. Pachoooooooooooooosh. The speed of sound depends on the temperature of the medium it travels through, dictating particle movement and quantity. Typically, sound travels the slowest in gasses, faster in liquids, and fastest in solids because the particles become more stable as they change states of matter. There is always something faster than that speed, however, and that is called a Mach speed. The slowest Mach speed is Mach 1 and Mach 5 is the fastest (this is also known as hypersonic) sonic the hedgehog anyone? Objects that have been known to break the speed of sound are whips and jets, with military jets like the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird being able to reach speeds of Mach 3.3. When something breaks the speed of sound, it is called a sonic boom, and the largest sonic boom to have ever been made was the eruption of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa, heard all the way in Australia as loud artillery, traveling the world multiple times causing changes in atmospheric pressure. BOOOOOOOM goes the dynamite.

Announcements for February 9, 2023

• Art Club will be held today-Thurs. Feb 9th, from 3-4 in the middle school art room -M107. All are welcome at Art Club; be sure you have submitted a signed permission slip. See you at Art Club today!
• Shout out to all the donors and volunteers from yesterday’s Blood Drive. 46 units of blood were collected from new and previous donors. These 46 units can save up to 138 lives.

Announcements for February 8, 2023

• Art Club meeting will be held this Thursday, Feb. 9^th (that’s tomorrow) from 3-4 in the middle school art room -M107.
• The meeting schedule can be found outside the middle school art room and the high school pottery room. All are welcome at Art Club; be sure you have submitted a signed permission slip.  See you at Art Club tomorrow!
• The Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, and Hispanic Student Union will be holding a dress down day TOMORROW for $1.00 to support our clubs! Thank you for supporting our clubs!
• MasterMinds, there will be practice today after school in Room 315
• Model UN members, our next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot attend.
• Green Team, you are meeting Thursday, February 9th, at 7:15 in room 27 (The PE classroom).
• Girls in grades 7-12 interested in playing softball this Spring are invited to open gyms on Wednesday, Feb 8^th from 7-8:30 and on Saturday, Feb 11^th 12:30-2:30. Come join the fun!

Announcements for February 7, 2023

• Attention all model UN members, our next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot attend.
• High School students:  You still have today to visit the Elective Fair in the Gallery.  Middle School – your Elective Fair is on Wednesday in the Auditorium.
• Mercy’s Performing Arts is hosting their Annual Winter Workshop on Thursday February 9th, Mercy’s Performing Arts is having their Annual Winter Workshop. Come out to see performances from Vocal, Dance, Instrumental, and Theatre Students @ 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. Tickets are free!
• Best Buddies Members: If you want to come to this month’s visit, you must go to today’s whole club meeting in the Auditorium during Advisement.
• Congratulations to Mercy Varsity Cheerleaders on their 1st Place Win at Attica this past Saturday! Way to go! The team followed up that performance with a 3^rd place finish on Sunday at the Victor competition.
• The Cheer Program will be hosting a Mercy Cheer Night on February 16^th at 6:30 PM here at Mercy. This night is a celebration of our cheer teams as well as a night to showcase our athletes’ many talents. Feel free to come and learn more about Competitive Cheerleading in high school athletics!

Announcements for February 6, 2023

• Not sure which classes to choose for next year?  The  Electives Fair is here to help!  Come down to the Gallery during Advisement to meet with teachers from all the different content areas.  They are happy to answer your questions about their classes.  High School students:  Electives Fair is today and tomorrow in the Gallery; Middle School – your Electives Fair is on Wednesday in the Auditorium.
•  Mercy’s Performing Arts  is hosting their Annual Winter Workshop on Thursday February 9th  @ 7:00 PM in the OLM Auditorium.  Come out to see performances from Vocal, Dance, Instrumental, and Theatre Students.  Tickets are free!  
• Attention Best Buddies Members there will be a whole club meeting in the auditorium tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/07,  during Advisement. Make sure to be there if you would like to come on this month’s visit.
• Did you know that today is National Frozen Yogurt Day? This delicious treat was invented in the 1970’s by ingenious entrepreneur H.P. Hood. Make sure to stop by your local fro-yo shop today for a sweet treat!
• Yoga Club: I would like to announce that the Namaste Yoga Club will now be held every Wednesday morning before school from 7 – 7:30 am in the middle school gym. Come join if you are looking for some relaxation to start your day. Can’t wait to see you there!

Announcements for February 3, 2023

• Mercy’s Performing Arts  is hosting their Annual Winter Workshop on Thursday February 9th @ 7:00 pm in the OLM Auditorium.  Come out to see performances from Vocal, Dance, Instrumental, and Theatre Students.  Tickets are free!
• Attention ALL SOPHOMORES: McQuaid is hosting a Winter Wonderland Semi-Formal for the sophomore class on Saturday, February 11th at McQuaid from 6:30-9:00.  Tickets will be sold in advance only during second lunch.  Tickets are $15.00.Tickets will be sold from Friday, February 3^rd until Friday, February 10th.  Any questions, please check your class Google Classroom page, ask one of your class officers, or see Mrs. Vita in M2.
•  The Mercy ski team placed first in this week’s race at Brantling. Individual results included: Merisa Kamali – 2nd, Nina DiMarco – 4th, Grace McKeown – 5th, Emma Duprey – 8th. The girls next race is Wednesday, Feb 8^th and then conclude the season with Sectionals on February 15^th at Bristol Mountain!
• And now for Fun Fact Friday with the Science Club! First, some history. During the late 16th to early 17th centuries, Galileo Galilei introduced the modern study of waves and acoustics. His studies elevated to the level of science the study of vibrations and the correlation between pitch and frequency of the sound source. Sound travels through particles, bouncing off vibrations and traveling from one particle to the other. Its volume (or how loud it is) is measured in bels. We can hear sounds because our ears vibrate in a similar way to the original source of the vibration. If our ears cannot vibrate in the correct way, people are known as deaf, because they cannot hear. Your eardrums measure these vibrations. Knowing this, it can be determined that the reason you can’t hear anything in space is because it is a vacuum, an area of empty matter. Contrarily to space, sound can travel up to four times as fast in water as it does in air because there are more particles. If you are looking to hear sound faster than you would in water, look to metals, because sound travels almost 15 times as fast in metals as it does in air.
• Today is the last day of Catholic Schools Week!  We are going out with a bang this afternoon in the High School gym.  Sit with your class and get ready to cheer during the dodgeball game and the Women of Faith contest.

Happy Friday, everyone!

Announcements for February 2, 2023

• Happy Thursday of Catholic Schools Week!  If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!  Sign up to play dodgeball and to compete in the Women of Faith contest.  Both events will take place during our end of the day assembly tomorrow. Sign-ups start this morning in homeroom and will end tomorrow morning, so homeroom teachers…..be sure to get your sheet to Ms. Whipple on Friday by Advisement. Students from each grade level will be selected at random at the start of the assembly to make-up the teams. Winners will receive a surprise PRIZE! You must be wearing sneakers to participate.
• And guess what?!?  You get ANOTHER DRESS DOWN DAY tomorrow!  You will be sitting with your grade level in the gym bleachers, so we encourage you to wear your class color and/or Mercy spirit gear. Dig out those old Spirit Day shirts or anything else in your class color.  No charge for this dress down.
• Today is the last day to support NHS!  Order food at the Penfield location Bill Grays all day long and 15% of your purchase will be donated to NHS. Either show the cashier your yellow slip or tell them you’re there for Mercy. Thank you for your support!
• Motto and Munchies happens today after school in the Art Gallery. Let’s celebrate & support all our Seniors and their incredible work on their Motto projects!
• Welcome back to thoughtful Thursday, a segment to Bee Better with Bee! Did you know that showering uses 2.5 gallons of water per minute???? And long showers require more energy from burning fossil fuels, which is harmful to the earth. Cutting down water consumption is always a good thing since it leaves more water for our ecosystems. Even if you shorten your time by 5 minutes, you can save 12.5 gallons of water. Have a great day mercy!

Announcements for February 1, 2023

• Did you know that tomorrow is Ground Hog’s Day???? To continue the fun and celebration of Catholic Schools Week, this morning in homeroom you will vote, as a homeroom, whether or not Punxsutawney the Ground Hog WILL or WILL NOT see his shadow. You will submit your homeroom’s decision via the google form that your homeroom teachers have access to. Tomorrow morning, we will all watch the live TV airing of Punxsutawney Phil as he emerges from his burrow, to see his shadow or not. The winning homerooms will all be placed in a raffle. One winner per grade level will be pulled and your homeroom will receive a breakfast treat Friday morning in homeroom. Good luck and we wonder……will he see his shadow, causing us 6 more weeks of winter???? WE WILL FIND OUT! Good luck with your prediction!
• Today is 7th grade Ministry Day. Keep them in your prayers as they share their compassionate service in our Rochester community this morning at Open Door Mission, St. Peter’s Kitchen, Foodlink, School #8, Bethany House and many more outreaches.
• MasterMinds!   There is practice today after school in Room 315.
• NHS: Today (2/1) and tomorrow (2/2), NHS will be holding their Bill Grays Fundraiser at the Penfield Location all day long. All Mercy students are welcome to attend at any time today so bring your friends! 15% of your purchase will support NHS. Enjoy your food and thank you for supporting NHS!
• Did you know that all the seniors are working on their Motto projects? Come find out more about their projects after school tomorrow in the Art Gallery. Enjoy popcorn and cookies as you talk with the seniors and listen to their awesome projects. Teachers, Staff and students are welcome. See you after school on Thursday in the Art Gallery. Let’s celebrate & support all our Seniors!

Announcements for January 31, 2023

• We will be on a special schedule today for an all-school prayer service this afternoon. The order of periods will not change, they will just be a few minutes shorter to accommodate the half hour prayer service.  All students will report to the Auditorium at 12:36  (this is after period 6 for grades 6-10 and after third lunch for Juniors and Seniors).  You will sit in your assigned homeroom seats. And speaking of lunch – there will be a photo booth and hot chocolate during all 3 lunches in the cafeteria today.  Enjoy!
• Model UN members: Our next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot attend.
• Seniors:  You will be taking your class yearbook photo during Advisement tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/01 in the high school gym. Please report to the gym immediately following the bell to be part of the photo. It will only take a few minutes, but it will last a lifetime.  See you there!

Announcements for January 30, 2023

• This week is National Catholic Schools Week, and we’ll be celebrating with several special events here at Mercy. To kick off the week, your HR teachers have a pin for you.  Please put it on your lanyard as a reminder of the heart of Mercy. More details will follow in the coming days, but here’s a little preview of what you can expect. There will be occasional treats during lunches or in homerooms. Tomorrow we will follow a special schedule and hold an all-school prayer service in the afternoon. We will have extended homeroom periods on Wednesday and Thursday to enjoy activities. You will be able to dress down at the end of the week. And we will have a winter fun fest Friday afternoon to end the week. Thank you to everyone who makes our Catholic school such a special place. Hope you enjoy celebrating this week!
• Seniors: You will be taking your class yearbook photo during Advisement on Wednesday, 2/01 in the High School gym. Please report to the gym immediately following the bell to be part of the photo.  It will only take a few minutes but it will last a lifetime.  See you there!

Announcements for January 20, 2023

• Attention students interested in playing some softball this spring. There will be open gym sessions on January 30 and Feb 8^th from 7:00pm-8:30pm and again on Feb 11 from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Any students in grades 7-12 may attend.

Announcements for January 19, 2023

• Tomorrow will be a paid dress down day to raise money to donate to the NICU at Golisano Children’s Hospital in memory of baby Emma Lawniczak. The minimum donation is $1. Thanks in advance for your participation.
• Come to the Cafeteria for iced coffee during Advisement TOMORROW, Friday, January 20th, to support Mercy Indoor Track’s fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Jaimie’s Bridge. Jaimie’s Bridge supports students from Rochester Prep Charter School in honor of Jaimie Magee Lesnick, a graduate of the class of 2008, who passed away from ovarian cancer. Cost for each iced coffee will be $2. We hope to see you there, and remember—don’t bring Dunkin, get it from Track!
• Art club members: we will be having an art club meeting today after school in the pottery room, room 25! Join us from 3-4 o’clock
• Bonjour all French Club members: Need help studying for your French midterm? Luckily, there will be a French club meeting TODAY during Advisement in M2. There will also be snacks and games provided so come on down for some fun!
• Middle School Students: Remember to hand in your money and parent waivers by Friday the 20th to either Mrs. Cellura or Mrs. DeMulder if you want to go snow tubing with McQuaid.
• Attention Juniors: A friendly reminder that your signed permission form and payment for our Junior College Planning Day at St. John Fisher are due tomorrow, Friday, January 20th.

Announcements for January 18, 2023

• Bonjour all French Club members: Need help studying for your French midterm? Luckily, there will be a French club meeting tomorrow, Thursday, during advisement in M2. There will also be snacks and games provided so come on down for some fun!
• If you are part of Master Minds, there will be a practice today after school in Room 317.
• Attention all Model UN members, or anyone who wishes to participate in the next conference, we will have our next meeting this Thursday in room 113 at 7:20. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot make it.
• Art club members: we will be having an art club meeting tomorrow after school in the pottery room, room 25! Join us from 3-4 o’clock
• Sports: The Mercy Ski teams had an amazing race last Wednesday!  Varsity placed first overall, and individually Merisa Kamali placed second, Isla Turkovich placed fourth, and Emma Duprey placed ninth. JV Mercy also placed first overall, and individually Grace McKeown placed first, Allison Waldron placed fifth, and Brooke Weiler placed seventh. The Mercy Indoor Track team had a great meet last Friday! Some highlights include a personal best time for Julianna Ostrander in the 55 meter dash earning 9th out of 162 runners. Polly Bogdan ran a first place finish in the 600 meters and remains #1 on the leaderboard. Ellie Milko cleared a personal record in the high jump, jumping over 4 foot 8 to finish second in the meet. Congrats runners!

Announcements for January 17, 2023

• Martin Luther King Jr. once stated, “Not everyone can be famous, but everyone can be great…because greatness is determined by service…You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.” So high school students, Mercy Service is up and at ‘em this week at The Legacy, InterVol and the House of Mercy homeless shelter so let’s go out and do a little good for our community.
• Attention all Model UN members, or anyone who wishes to participate in the next conference, we will have our next meeting this Thursday in room 113 at 7:20. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot make it.
• Middle School Students: Remember to hand in your money and parent waivers by Friday the 20^th to either Mrs. Cellura or Mrs. DeMulder if you want to go snow tubing with McQuaid.

Announcements for January 13, 2023

• ZAU aka the Black Student Union is selling 50/50 raffle tickets. We will be selling an arm’s length worth of tickets for $20 and 1 ticket for $1.00. We are also hosting our second annual ski trip on March 10. More information to follow.
• Presidents of the Science Club, Jasmine Singal & Katherine Longuil, will be starting a segment known as Fun Fact Friday. Each week, a member of Science Club will tell a fun science fact relating to our month’s topic. This month’s topic is Geology, and today’s fact relates specifically to planetary geology. On Feb. 1, a comet discovered last March will pass by Earth for the first time in 50,000 years, meaning the last time it cruised by our planet, Homo sapiens were still sharing the planet with Neanderthals and according to calculations from astronomers, the comet will never come back. The comet, officially known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF), will make its closest approach to the sun and could be bright enough to be seen through telescopes and binoculars throughout the month. It is distinguishable by its green glow. So keep your eyes peeled to see this incredible once in a lifetime comet!

Announcements for January 12, 2023

• Art Club will be held today from 3-4 in the middle school art room – M107. The meeting schedule can be found outside the middle school art room and the high school pottery room. All are welcome at Art Club; be sure you have submitted a signed permission slip.
• Both the Varsity and JV MasterMinds teams remained undefeated with victories yesterday here at Churchville-Chili.  The Varsity team of Isabel Ament, Sophia Chuang, Ioana Geba, Maddie Mason, and Claire Wirt defeated Churchville-Chili and Eastridge.  The JV team of Ada Cross, Alyssa DiMarco, Rachel Reifsteck, and Jasmine Singal defeated the Wheatland-Chili A and Wheatland-Chili B teams. Both the Varsity and JV teams remain in first place in our league. Congratulations!
• Welcome back to Thoughtful Thursday, a segment to bee better with Bee! Did you know that almost 100 million plastic utensils are thrown out every day? And on average, 40 billion plastic utensils are thrown away each year? Try investing in reusable silverware to reduce this amount! Always try to bee better! Have a great day, Mercy!

Announcements for January 11, 2023

• Art Club will be held tomorrow, Thursday, 1/12, from 3-4 in the middle school art room -M107.The meeting schedule can be found outside the middle school art room and the high school pottery room. All are welcome at art club; be sure you have submitted a signed permission slip.
• Tomorrow, Thursday, is a dress down day!  Bring in $1.00 to dress down in your comfiest clothes…which also follow the dress down guidelines in the handbook. The money goes to Youth in Government and Mock Trial.
• Attention Middle School Theatre Lovers!  Auditions for Frozen, Jr. are TODAY in the Auditorium from 3:00-4:30.  See you there!
• Attention all Model UN members, or anyone who wishes to participate in the next conference, we will have our next meeting this Thursday in room 113 at 7:20. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot make it.
• Guess what middle school students!  You have a chance to go snow tubing at Greystone with McQuaid. Be sure to hand in your money and parent waivers by Friday the 20^th to Mrs. Cellura or Mrs. DeMulder. See HR google classroom for more details.

Announcements for January 10, 2023

• Middle school students, you have a once in a lifetime opportunity February 1st! Have you ever wanted to snow tube at Greystone (Bristol dupe) with those McQuaid boys? If so, hand in your money and parent waivers by Friday the 20th to Mrs. Cellura or Mrs. DeMulder. See HR google classroom for more details.
• This Thursday is a dress down day!  Bring in $1.00 to dress down in your comfiest clothes…that also follow the guidelines in the handbook. Maybe you want to wear a suit and tie?? The money goes to Youth in Government and Mock Trial. To be clear, mock trial does not mock people.
• Attention middle school theatre lovers! (Do you want to audition for Frozen Junior?) Auditions are in the Auditorium on Wednesday January 11 from 3:00-4:30. And guess what? No preparation is needed and there are no cuts for this show.
• Attention all Model UN members or anyone who wishes to participate in the next conference! We will have our next meeting this Thursday in room 113 at 7:20. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot make it.
• Attention Best Buddies! There will be a meeting today in the Black Box during advisement.

Announcements for January 9, 2023

• Grab your friends after school or after a practice and head to Chipotle in the Pittsford Plaza for dinner today!  The Performing Arts Boosters are hosting a fundraiser from 4pm-8pm TODAY ONLY! You can order in person or online. You must present a flyer when ordering in person. Take a picture of the flyer hanging around school or printed copies are around school as well.  An electronic copy was included in the Mercy weekly update. If ordering online you must use the online code that is also included on the flyer ML9Y866. See you at the Pittsford Chipotle and thank you for the support!
• Attention Middle School Theatre Lovers:
  • Are you looking to join a cast of amazing performers to put on a musical production for area elementary schools, family, and friends? Do you like Frozen Jr? Do you want to build a snowman? Well if you do – come out to audition in the Mercy Auditorium on Wednesday January 11 from 3:00-4:30. No preparation is needed. There are no cuts for this show. All information can be found on the Frozen JR Google Classroom using code p7ntbzl See Mrs. Gizzi or Mrs. Camacho with any questions
• Science club will be meeting TODAY from 3-4 PM in room 301. Please contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil with any questions. Hope to see you there!
• Sports:
  • The Monarchs Indoor Track Team ran against 14 other teams in the Rochester Winter Track League, hosted by SUNY Brockport on Saturday. Several athletes ran or jumped to personal bests finishes as the Monarchs continued to display strength and athleticism this season.The main event of the night was the 4×200 relay teams. Michaela Passero led Relay’ A,’ Michaela made up the stagger and set up Nina Minich and Maura Trevor to hold the lead while Sophia Daeschner cleaned up the anchor leg to put the Monarch ‘A’ team at the line with a 2:04 finish. Mercy moved up to #10 in Section V, Class A2. 4×200 ‘B’ Led by Julia Milano and anchored by Juliana Ostrander ran to a 2:11 finish. Lizzy Momot and Serena Chau provided the horsepower in the middle legs to take this relay into competitive range!
  • Top individual finishes: Polly Bogdan with a personal best in the 600 meters, with a time of 1:39.94. Polly remains the #1 seed in Section V, Class A2. Sophia Daeschner with a personal best in the pole vault, clearing 8 feet, to earn the #5 seed. Katie Klee ran a fantastic technical and athletic race to a 3:34.22 finish. Our ‘KT1K’ debuts on the leaderboard at 16th overall. Ellie Miko cleared 4 feet 4 inches to finish in a tie for second place. Andie Jones drove to the finish line for a 12:58.44 finish in the 3000 meters, followed by Anna Spagnola at 13:27.89. Andie and Anna seeded #6 and #7 on the Leaderboard! Freshman Juliana Ostrander finished the 55-meter dash with a time of 8.04, finishing 7th overall.

Announcements for January 6, 2023

• Attention Middle School Theatre Lovers: Are you looking to join a cast of amazing performers to put on a musical production for area elementary schools, family, and friends? Do you like Frozen Jr? Do you want to build a snow man? Well if you do- come out to audition in the Mercy Auditorium on Wednesday January 11 from 3:00-4:30. No preparation is needed. There are no cuts for this show. All information can be found on the Frozen JR Google Classroom using code p7ntbzl – See Mrs. Gizzi or Mrs. Camacho with any questions
• Science club will be meeting after school Monday from 3-4 PM in room 301. Please contact        Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Announcements for January 4, 2023

• Juniors: During the week, your names will be called to meet with Mrs. Costello during Advisement up in the 3^rd floor conference room located near counseling.  Please bring your Surface Pros.
• Master Minds:  There will be a practice today after school in Room 315.
• Full dress down for $1.00 tomorrow for the Heart Association for Buffalo Bills player, Damar Hamlin. Wear red or Buffalo Bills gear.

Announcements for January 3, 2023

• Juniors: During the week, your names will be called to meet with Mrs. Costello during Advisement up in the 3^rd floor conference room located near counseling.  Please bring your Surface Pros.
• Tomorrow after school, Mercy Service is going to The Legacy to visit with the elderly residents. High School students are welcome to join in playing board games, painting nails, crafting and enjoy talking with senior residents. Check your student emails to sign up or see Mrs. Randazzese in the Media Center

Announcements for December 15, 2022

• Yearbook orders are due tomorrow 12/16. Here is the link and follow the prompts at the site. https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/4061  
• Tomorrow is Golden Mass! Dress up and celebrate with your friends.
• And now for Thoughtful Thursday …. Good Morning Mercy! Welcome back to thoughtful Thursday, A segment to bee better with bee!
• For Today’s thought:
  • Did you know that 5 billion pounds of Christmas gift returns end up in landfill!!!
  • Make sure to give your gifts lots of love and thought.
  • And if you receive your gift in a gift bag, make sure to store the bag away to reuse them next year! Always try to reduce your waste, especially around Christmas time since there is so much garbage.  Wrapping and tissue paper can be recycled.

Announcements for December 14, 2022

• Remember, tomorrow is Pajama Day!  Wear your comfiest PJs to school, but no slippers!
• Hey MasterMinds, there is a practice today after school in Room 315.
• Leadership Lunch and Learn: Speaker Series is today during 2^nd and 3^rd lunch in Room 206.  Sign up can be found on your Leadership Distinction Classroom page, or see Mrs. Good if you’re interested.  We will be hearing from a Mercy alum who will be talking about her journey as a leader in the fitness industry.
• Attention Ski Club members! Your Bristol Passes have arrived. Please see Mrs. O’Brien-Kiely in the middle school art room-M107 during homeroom/advisement times or after school this week to sign for your pass.

Announcements for December 13, 2022

• Tomorrow, Wednesday, the 14th, get out your best Christmas bling to wear with your uniform! Christmas bling with your uniform!
• Attention Ski Club members! Your Bristol Passes have arrived- Please see Mrs. OK in the middle school art room-M107 during homeroom/advisement times or after school this week to sign for your pass.
• Tomorrow, this Wednesday, that’s this Wednesday, French and Spanish Club will be meeting in M2 to celebrate the holidays. We will be playing games in both languages — and English — and eating some yummy treats. All are welcome.

Announcements for December 12, 2022

• Mercy Christmas Spirit Week begins!  Tomorrow, wear your favorite Christmas sweater with a uniform bottom and be on the watch for caroling homerooms!
• Attention all Middle school Sinfonia and Sinfonietta members—we will have our rehearsal today at 8:00 in the auditorium. Please be sure to get to the auditorium and set up quickly so we start rehearsal.
• Mercy Green Team is partnering with Rochester Ecology Partners and is hosting a nature hike! All are welcome to join us on December 20 at 1pm at a park in the area to be determined. Start your winter break off with time outside! Please join the Google Classroom for more information: j2z45sn.
• Today is National Gingerbread House Day which is a great way to combine creativity, architecture and food!  For inspiration, you can visit The Eastman House which has an amazing display of gingerbread houses.
• Ski club members: your Bristol passes have arrived. Please see Mrs. O’Brien-Kiely in the middle school art room, M-107 during homeroom and advisement times or after school this week.

Announcements for December 9, 2022

• Mercy Middle and High School Art Students entered pieces of 5×7” artwork into an exhibit at The Brighton Memorial Library which is on display Dec.14-Jan. 31^st. Stop and see the pieces on view! Several Mercy students earned prizes among many entries.
•  In the  Senior Division:
  • Best In Show -Grace Gallagher
  • First Place -Morgan Monile
  • Honorable Mention Ellie Milko
• And in the Junior Division:
  • First Place Arali Albano 9th Grade
  • Honorable Mention Vivienne Harutyunyan 7th Grade
• Our MasterMinds team continued its winning ways with victories yesterday here at Mercy.  The Varsity team of Isabel Ament, Gianna Borrelli, Grace Catalano, Sophia Chuang, Ioana Geba, Maddie Mason, and Claire Wirt defeated Eastridge and Wheatland-Chili.  The JV team of Alyssa DiMarco, Sophia Fietkiewicz, Madelyn Goetz, Laura Kosten, Rachel Reifsteck, and Jasmine Singal defeated the Wheatland-Chili A and Wheatland-Chili B teams.  Both the Varsity and JV teams have sole possession of first place in our league.  Congratulations!
• Bee Better with Bee! I want to share a fun craft you can do in the Media Center. We have many newspapers and unclaimed printouts you can fold and cut into paper snowflakes! Here’s my example! This way we can reuse newspapers to make into winter decorations! Take a look around your house to find things you can repurpose or use for holiday crafts.
• Monday starts Christmas Spirit Week.  Here’s how you can participate each day:
  • Monday, 12/12: Dress in Advent Pink or Purple (uniform bottom)
  • Tuesday, 12/13: Christmas Sweater (uniform bottom)
  • Wednesday, 12/14: Christmas Accessories (full uniform); Day 3 of Caroling
  • Thursday, 12/15: Pajama Day (NO slippers)
  • Friday, 12/16: Dress Up for Golden Mass
• Attention all soccer players, if you have not turned in your candy bar fundraising envelope, they are due by the end of next week.
• Last call to sign up for the Science Club trip to the Strasenburgh Planetarium on Sunday, December 18.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil.

Announcements for December 6, 2022

• During 1st Lunch today, the NHS students will be meeting with their 6th grade sisters in the cafeteria. We’re looking forward to a festive cookie-decorating party! NHS members who are participating should remember to report to the cafeteria as early as they can during Advisement to help with set-up. See you there! 
• Leadership Reminder: today will be the last sessions of our Nazareth Leadership Speaker Symposiums Workshops:
• Problem Solving at 9:30am and Communication at 10am.  Find the Zoom link on the Distinction page or join us in Room 206. 
• Dollar dress down day on Friday for DECA
• Remember, tomorrow is Retreat Day for the 6th-11th grade. We ask that you show up with an open heart and an open mind for the retreats, especially in light of the Advent season. Retreat Day will be a dress down day and lunch will be provided. Hope to see you all there.   
• Right after retreat, Mercy Service is going to The Legacy afterschool. High school students, check your student emails to sign up to enjoy crafts and games with the senior residents at The Legacy.
• Reminder: The Library will be closed after school on Wednesday, Dec. 7.  Please go to M-9 instead.
• Attention Seniors, this Wednesday is your Motto Workday with your Motto Coaches! You may dress down on this mandatory ½ day of school. Look for further details in our Motto Classroom.
• Remember to RSVP on the Science Club google classroom by Friday, December 9th by 3 PM if you want to go to see the star shows at the Strasenburgh Planetarium. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil.

Announcements for December 5, 2022

• UPDATE:
  • Girls interested in Lacrosse:  Informational meeting tonight will be in the cafeteria.  The start time is 7:00 pm. This is a change.
• Wednesday, December 7th, will be Retreat Day for grades 6-11. Retreats are an invaluable Mercy tradition where we, as a community of prayer and faith, take the time to grow closer in our relationships with God, each other, and ourselves. The faculty and staff have prepared many great activities, sessions, etc. for each grade level. All we ask is that you show up with an open heart and an open mind for the retreats, especially in light of the Advent season. Retreat Day will be a dress down day and lunch will be provided. Hope to see you all there.
• Mercy Service is going to The Legacy after-school on Wednesday. High school students, check your student emails to sign up to enjoy crafts and games with the senior residents at The Legacy.
• Attention Seniors: This Wednesday is your Motto Workday with your Motto coaches! You may dress down on this mandatory ½ day of school. Look for further details in our Motto classroom.
• If you stay after school in the Library, this announcement is for you! On Wednesday, Dec. 7 go to M-9, instead of the Library. The Library is hosting the MasterMinds tournament after school and will be closed to students.
• Have you ever wanted to take a closer look at the beautiful stars? Science club will be going to the Strasenburgh Planetarium Saturday, December 17 from 1-3 p.m. to watch two star shows. All interested in attending please RSVP on the science club google classroom by Friday, December 9th by 3 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil.

Announcements for December 2, 2022

• Calling all astronomers! The science club will be going to the Strasenburgh Planetarium Saturday, December 17 from 1-3 PM to watch two star shows. We will be watching “The Sky Tonight” and “The Just Wonderful Space Telescope”. I recently learned how to locate the big dipper, so I’m excited for this one. This is open to all students in grades 6-12 regardless of whether you are a member of the science club or not. Anyone interested in attending please RSVP on the science club google classroom by Friday, December 9th by 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil.
• Congratulations to our SIX varsity fall teams for earning NYS Scholar-Athlete Team Awards. If you were on a varsity roster and had a GPA above 4.0 in the first quarter, please stop by the AD office to receive your Academic weapon pin.
• Interested in Lacrosse? I see some heads nodding. Come to the informational meeting on Monday, Dec. 5^th at 6pm that’s Monday, Dec. 5th at 6pm in the Gallery.
• Deck the halls with bells of holly. Fa la la la la la la la la.

Announcements for December 1, 2022

• This week is the first of week of Advent and the theme is HOPE! Have you noticed a tree with purple ribbon decorated on it outside the cafeteria? It’s our Advent Tree of HOPE! What are you hopeful for this Advent season? There are purple hearts on the table next to the tree. All are invited to write down something that you are hopeful for and hang the heart on the Advent Tree.
• There’s still time to sign up for bell ringing at Eastview mall this weekend. Join M&M Service to ring those bells! Students from McQuaid and Mercy can sign up at select doors at Eastview Mall this Friday and Saturday! Check your student emails to SignUP
• Leadership Reminder: today will be the 3^rd and 4^th session for our Nazareth Leadership Speaker Symposiums Workshops – Globally Ready at 9:30am and Resilience at 10am.  Find the Zoom link on the Distinction page or join us in Room 206.
• Congratulations to our SIX varsity fall teams for earning NYS Scholar-Athlete Team Awards. If you were on a varsity roster and have a GPA above 4.0 in the first quarter, please stop by the AD office to receive your Scholar pin.
• Interested in Lacrosse?  There will be an Informational Meeting on Monday, Dec. 5^th at 6pm in the Gallery to discuss the upcoming season.  All are welcome to attend.
• Good morning mercy! This is Bee Reilly back with thoughtful Thursday! A segment to be better with Bee! Today we are supporting Catherine Academy which is sadly being affected by Hurricane Lisa. The effects of these awful hurricanes can actually be traced back to global warming. As global warming increases, hurricanes become more severe. Winds become stronger; rainfall becomes stronger. We can’t control hurricanes, but we can help by doing things like donating our two dollars or doing daily tasks that help lower our carbon footprint. Did you know that the Sisters of Mercy have an action plan to address climate change? The first step is to reduce plastic use through all of their schools and institutions, so make sure you have a reusable water bottle! Any small change you can make to Bee Better is awesome! Keep it up Mercy!

Announcements for November 30, 2022

• $2.00 Dress Down Day tomorrow for St. Catherine Academy in Belize. St. Catherine Academy is a Mercy Sister School that suffered tremendous damage from hurricane Lisa.
• Art Club!  Our next meeting will be held this Thurs. Dec. 1st (that’s tomorrow) from 3-4 in the middle school art room -M107.
• The meeting schedule can be found outside the middle school art room and the high school pottery room. All are welcome at Art Club; be sure you have submitted a signed permission slip.
• Hey Lego League!  Don’t forget your meeting today in Room M-105!
• MasterMinds:  There will be practice today after school in Room 315.
• Congratulations to our SIX varsity fall teams for earning NYS Scholar-Athlete Team Awards. To meet this requirement 75% of our roster must have a cumulative average above 4.0. All six teams achieved this status. This also includes 83 student-athletes this fall that earned a Scholar pin by having an individual GPA over 4.0. If you were on a varsity roster and have a GPA above 4.0 in the first quarter, please stop by the AD office to receive your pin.
• Attention students interested in Lacrosse: There will be an informational meeting on Monday, December 5^th at 6pm in the Gallery to discuss the upcoming season. Topics to be reviewed will be the Winter league opportunities as well as the selection process for a head coach. All are welcome to attend.

Announcements for November 29, 2022

• Today will be the first session of our Nazareth Leadership Speaker Symposiums Workshops: Learn how to be a risk-taker by 9am and develop a growth mindset by 10am via Zoom or in person in Room 206.
• Attention Lego League members! Your meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday November 30th from 3 – 5 pm in Room M-105. Can’t wait to see you there!
• Attention High schoolers! Would you like to be a Bell Ringer at Eastview Mall this Friday or Saturday? Not only will you be doing some good for your community but you can also spend some time with some dapper little McQ boys. See Mrs. Randazzese for more info.

Announcements for November 17, 2022

• Art Club will be held today- Thurs. Nov.17^h , from 3-4 in the middle school art room -M107. All are welcome ; be sure you have submitted a signed permission slip. See you this afternoon!!
• Attention Lego League members!  Lego League is meeting tomorrow, Friday November 18^th from 3 – 5 pm in Room M-105.
• Best Buddies is having their Donuts Delite fundraiser Friday morning in the gallery. Each donut costs $2 starting at 7am. Be there to support Mercy Best Buddies!
• Today’s national holidays include National Take a Hike Day, National Homemade bread day, and International Students day!
• And now, time for another library lost and found!
  • A sweatshirt, you might want that for the cold!
  • An agenda, that’s important
  • Minnie ears?
  • Water bottle, x8
  • Another questionable lunch

Announcements for November 16, 2022

• Remember, tomorrow is a dress down day for CMB!  Your $1 donation will go towards our Christmas Baskets project.  Find that grateful feeling in your comfiest clothes!
• Art Club will be held TOMORROW, Thursday, Nov.17^th from 3-4 in the middle school art room, M107. The meeting schedule can be found outside the middle school art room and the high school pottery room. All are welcome at Art Club; be sure you have submitted a signed permission slip.
• Best Buddies is having their Donuts Delite fundraiser Friday morning in the gallery. Each donut costs $2 starting at 7am. Be there to support Mercy Best Buddies!
• The 6th graders are participating in their Ministry Day this morning. Please pray for them as they share their compassionate service in our Rochester community.
• Informational meeting with the OLM swim and dive team Varsity and JV coaches during Advisement in M2 tomorrow
• Brief Model UN meeting tomorrow at 7:20 in room 113 for anyone who attended Hilton and/or anyone who would like to participate in the next conference.
• 10^th grade Leadership Distinction Students meeting – check the classroom page.
• MasterMinds Practice today after school in Room 315.

Announcements for November 15, 2022

• 10^th grade Leadership Distinction Students -The mandatory meeting has changed!  Please check the classroom page for information.  It is now Wednesday or Thursday.  See Mrs. Good in Room 206 with questions.
• This is a great time of year to focus on gratitude and generosity. In that spirit, CMB is inviting ALL students to participate in a $1 dress down day this Thursday. Your $1 donation for the dress down privilege will go towards our Christmas Baskets project, and hopefully wearing your favorite comfy clothes will increase your spirit of gratitude!
• The OLM swim and dive team is hosting an informational meeting with the Varsity and JV coaches on Thursday during Advisement in M2.  All are welcome!
• Attention all Model UN members, we will have a brief meeting this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. The meeting is for anyone who attended Hilton and/or anyone who would like to participate in the next conference.
• Indoor track will meet in the Middle School gym today from 3:30-5:00 pm.

Announcements for November 14, 2022

• Today is national pickle day!
• Calling ALL high school CMB members Golden Mass is right around the corner! We need your help with the Christmas Basket Kick-off Assembly.  Please come to a meeting during Advisement TODAY in MH-9.  See you there!
• Attention 10^th grade Leadership Distinction Students – check the Classroom page for information on a mandatory meeting this week.  See Mrs. Good in Room 206 with questions.
• Mercy Service has exciting opportunities for high school students to SignUp for this week! On Tuesday, we are going to InterVol to help sort sterile medical supplies to be donated to developing world countries. On Wednesday, we are painting nails and playing games with the elderly at The Legacy. On Thursday, we are going to RocMaidan to sort donations to be sent to the people of The Ukraine, who are struggling from an unjust invasion from Russia. Check your student emails to SignUp or see Mrs. Randazzese in the Media Center for more info.
• OLM swim and dive team would like to host an informational meeting with the Varsity and JV coaches on Thursday during Advisement in M2.
• Varsity Indoor track will start today! Coach Russotti will hold a meet and greet today after school Monday, 11/14 at 4:00 pm in room 23. He is looking forward to an amazing season.
• Thank you to Mrs. Gizzi and her cast and crew, who put on Matilda this weekend! It was an amazing showcase of talent, creativity, and fun!!

Announcements for November 9, 2022

• Attention Freshmen: Interested in making a connection with Mercy students in other parts of the world?  Come and meet Sister Anna Nicholls from New Zealand today during Advisement in Room 217.  Students will have the opportunity to connect with students at Sister Anna’s school to meet and talk about issues of interest to students across the globe.  Learn about the wider Circle of Mercy and explore what it means to live a life of Mercy beyond the walls of Blossom Road.
• Attention MasterMinds:  There will be practice today after school in Room 313.​​​
• Our 7^th grade class is participating in their first Ministry Day this morning. They will be of service in our Rochester community helping the people in the communities of St. Ann’s, St. Peter’s Kitchen, Bethany House, Cameron Community Ministries, School of the Holy Childhood and many more. Let’s join together to bless our students and their parent drivers as they will spread the joy of our compassionate service to those in need!
• Mercy Service is going to The Legacy today after school to enjoy conversations and game playing with the senior residents. Please sign up in the SignUpGenius to attend.
• Today, there will be a signing day ceremony for Julia Zigrossi and Maddie Fitzgerald in the Gallery at 3:15 pm. Maddie will be signing to attend Canisius College for women’s lacrosse and Julia will be signing to attend James Madison as part of the women’s golf team. We are very proud of both girls!  Stop by if you can and show them your support!

Announcements for November 8, 2022

• The Hispanic Student Union will continue selling T-shirts in the cafeteria during all lunches for 25$. They are also holding a raffle for the Top three picks to win a t-Shirt with a custom picture or design of their choice. You can enter by buying a raffle ticket for $2.
• Mercy Crew is still looking for gently used or new shoes for our shoe drive!  We need your help to reach our goal. These shoes can help so many people! We are collecting donations until November 19th, so there is still time to “Shoe us the Love!”
• Matilda the musical opens on Thursday at 7pm and will run through Sunday ending with a 2:00 pm performance! Get your ticket in the bookstore or online through the bookstore website! Don’t miss this magical show about a little girl who embraces her power to effect change!
• The Mercy Crew Team had a strong showing in the Pull the Plug Regatta 4.5 K races on Saturday November 5^th in Pittsford. Every boat earned a first or second place medal in their race. Varsity 4+ A Boat- 1^st Place- Rowers: Meghan Bartholomay, Anna Carey, Katia Moldoch, Grace Pepe and coxsin Elizabeth Steron. Novice 4+ A Boat- 2^nd Place- Rowers: Heidi Duran, Caelyn Ford, Juliana Marsherall, Samantha Steron and coxsin Mia Seppen. Novice 4+ BA Boat- 1^st Place- Rowers: Christina Curatolo, Lauren Dehlman, Katie Hofmann, Kathryn O’Reilly and coxsin Norah Bradley
• Novice 4+ BB Boat- 2^nd Place- Rowers: Noelle Braun, Izabel Howlett, Marla Lum, Maya Payton and coxsin Mackenzie Sullivan. Novice 8+ A Boat- 2^nd Place- Rowers: Christina Curatolo, Lauren Dehlman, Heidi Duran, Caelyn Ford, Katie Hofmann, Juliana Marsherall, Kathryn O’Reilly, Samantha Steron and coxsin Sarah Brown. Congrats Mercy Crew!

Have a TERRIFIC TUESDAY!

Announcements for November 7, 2022

• Matilda the musical opens on Thursday at 7pm and will run through Sunday ending with a 2:00 pm performance! Get your ticket in the bookstore or online through the bookstore website! Don’t miss this magical show about a little girl who embraces her power to effect change!
• Science club will be meeting today after school from 3-4 PM in room 301. Contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil with any questions. Hope to see you there!”
• Middle School Students: We are postponing the Student Council election until Monday, 11/14. If you submitted an application to be on Student Council, please see Mrs. Cellura today or tomorrow.
• Our Mercy Volleyball team captured the Section V Class 2A Championship on Friday night with a three-game sweep over #1 seed Pittsford Sutherland. Scores were 25-11, 26-24, and 25-23.  Anna Lynch and Lindsay Heimlich were named to the All-Tournament and Marli Simmons was selected Tournament Most Valuable Player. The Monarchs now play Irondequoit Tuesday night at Victor High School in the Regional Playoffs with the winner advancing to the Far West Regionals on Friday in Buffalo.
• Our Swimming & Diving team had a great day on Saturday in the Section V Class B Championships. The team finished third overall amassing 319 points, only 30 points behind the first-place score. Outstanding performances included:
  • 200 Freestyle  2^nd  Emi Carey
  • 200 IM             1^st    Elli Knausz
  • 50 Freestyle    4^th   Erin Galliga                                                                                                                                            8^th   Jane Topa
  • 100 Butterfly   1^st    Elli Knaus
  • 100 Freestyle  4^th  Erin Galligan
  • 500 Freestyle  3^rd Emi Carey
  • 100 Backstroke 3^rd Madeleine Ritter                                                                                                                                     5^th  Ella Sconfietti
  • 100 Breaststroke 3^rd  Alise Sheehan
• Elli Knausz was named Swimmer of the Meet and qualified for states in the 100 Butterfly.  She also broke the school record for the 200 IM and the 100 Butterfly.
• Cross Country team placed sixth in the team standings in the Section V Class B Race at Letchworth on Saturday.  Katie Klee finished first for the Monarchs and 20^th overall with a time of 21:54 over the 3.1 mile course.  Laura Kosten, Andi Jones, Anna Spagnola, Nina Minich, and Hailey Wardell also ran for Mercy.
• Congratulations to the Mercy Modified and Mercy JV Cheer teams who both placed first at the University at Buffalo Competition this weekend. A special shout to Brianna Taylor and Lauren Nichols who were recognized for the UB Spirit Award.
• Mercy Crew competed this weekend at the Pull the Plug Regatta in Pittsford.  Novice 8 took second place in their race; Novice 4B teams took 1st and 2nd place; Novice 4A took 1st, and Varsity 4A took first place as well.

Congratulations to all of these amazing athletes!

Announcements for November 4, 2022

• Happy National Chicken Lady day! Make sure you enjoy a bucket of chicken with your pals today. Perhaps, even your teachers. Mr. Phung? Dr. Bhagwat?
• We also want to thank everyone who brought in candy for the poor to Sister Joan. If you still have any at home, please bring it in on Monday. Let’s do something good for the world.
• We’ll see you next week, but we’ll see you one hour later. Set your clocks back this weekend.

Announcements for November 3, 2022

• Are you interested in expanding your t-shirt collection? Hispanic Student Union continues to sell t-shirts today during lunch and there will be a raffle with 3 winners receiving a custom design of their choosing made by Kirsten. Each shirt will cost $25.
• Attention art club members: we will be having an art club meeting today after school in the pottery room, room 25! Join us from 3-4.
•  The Mercy MasterMinds team is off to a great start this season with wins yesterday at Wheatland-Chili High School.  The Varsity team of Isabel Ament, Gianna Borrelli, Grace Catalano, Ioana Geba, Graceann Merle, Ella Pratt, and Claire Wirt defeated Wheatland-Chili 375-50 and Churchville-Chili 390-35.  The JV team of Maggie Cronmiller, Ava Cross, Sophia Fietkiewicz, Rachel Reifsteck, and Jasmine Singal defeated Eastridge 190-135 and Wheatland-Chili 170-110.  Well done, Monarchs!
• Mercy will be competing at sectionals in three different sports this weekend.  Tomorrow night at 7:00 at Webster Thomas High School, our Volleyball team will face Pittsford Sutherland in the Section V Class A2 finals.  On Saturday morning beginning at 10:00, our Swimming and Diving team will be at the Webster Aquatic Center for the Section V Class B finals.  Also, on Saturday our Cross Country team will be running at Letchworth State Park in the Section V Class B race.  Good luck to all our teams as they look to bring home sectional titles.
• Members of the Volleyball, Swimming and Diving, and Cross Country teams have permission to wear their team tops with uniform bottoms tomorrow at school.
• The swim team made a huge splash at prelims for class B sectionals tonight! Below are some highlights:
  • the medley relay team of Erin Galligan, Ailise Sheehan, Elli Knausz, and Maddie Ritter has the fastest time going into finals on Saturday
  • Erin Galligan is seated 2nd in the 50 freestyle and 5th in the 100 freestyle for finals on Saturday
  • the 200 freestyle relay team of Maddie Ritter, Ella Sconfietti, Jane Topa, and Emi Carey has the fastest time going into finals on Saturday
  • Elli Knausz is seated 1st in the 200 IM and 2nd in the 100 butterfly. Elli Knausz also broke the 20 year old school record in the 200 IM with a 2:15.6
  • Emi Carey is seated 4th in the 200 freestyle and 3rd in the 500 freestyle
  • Maddie Ritter is seated 3rd in the 100 backstroke
  • Ella Sconfietti is seated 5th in the 100 backstroke
  • Jane Topa is seated 8th in the 50 freestyle
  • Ailise Sheehan is seated 5th in the 100 breaststroke
  • the 400 freestyle relay team of Erin Galligan, Ella Sconfietti, Emi Carey, and Elli Knausz is seated 2nd
  • Finals for Class B sectionals will be on Saturday, November 5th at 10am at the Webster Aquatic Center! Congratulations and good luck team!

Announcements for November 2, 2022

• Are you interested in expanding your t-shirt collection? Hispanic Student Union continues to sell t-shirts today, and Thursday during lunch and there will be a raffle with 3 winners receiving a custom design of their choosing made by Kirsten. Each shirt will cost $25.
• Middle school students: We will be holding Student Council elections on Tuesday, November 8th. To run for Student Council, you must complete an application by November 2nd. That is TODAY!  The applications can be found on the white table outside of Mrs. Miller’s office. All students will also be required to give a speech on election day. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cellura or Mrs. DeMulder.
• Good luck to the Mercy MasterMinds team in their first competition of the season today at Wheatland-Chili High School. Players should meet in the Gallery near the main doors directly after school.
• Art Club members: we will be having an art club meeting tomorrow after school in the pottery room, room 25! Join us from 3-4 o’clock.
• Congratulations to the Mercy Volleyball team for their three-set victory over Greece Athena last night in the Section V Class vA2 Tournament. The Monarchs won by scores of 25-13, 25-14, and 25-21.  We will now play Pittsford Sutherland on Friday night at 7:00 at Webster Thomas in the finals of sectionals. Come out and support our Volleyball players.

Announcements for November 1, 2022

• Hispanic Student Union will be selling t-shirts today, Wednesday, and Thursday during lunch and there will be a raffle with 3 winners receiving a custom design of their choosing made by Kirsten. Each shirt will cost $25.
• Remember, Yearbook is looking for your original art or photography for the ‘22-’23 Yearbook.  If you have questions, or would like to submit your own photography or art, please email Mrs. McAdoo @ bmcadoo@mercyhs.com.
• Attention all Model UN members: The next meeting will be this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. Remember to bring permission slips filled out if you have not done so already.
• Attention middle school students: Are you interested in planning events for the middle school? We will be holding Student Council elections on Tuesday, November 8th. To run for Student Council, you must complete an application by November 2nd. That is TOMORROW…The applications can be found on the white table outside of Mrs. Miller’s office. All students will also be required to give a speech on election day. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cellura or Mrs. DeMulder.
• Attention Lego League members:  Lego League will not be meeting after school today.
• Once you eat all the candy you want, why not donate some to people who never get candy?  Sister Joan will take all candy donations and make sure they go to the poor. Just drop it off in room 317.
• The Mercy Athletic Department would like to recognize junior runner Andie Jones as this week’s Athlete of the Week. In the PPL & City Cross Country Championship Meet at Shadow Pines on Saturday, Andie finished the 3.1 mile course in a time of 21:46, placing second for the Mercy team and third overall in the race. Her time was one minute and eight seconds better than her previous best time of the season. The Monarchs won the championship with a perfect score of 15.
• Congratulations Andie and best of luck to our Cross Country team at Sectionals this Saturday at Letchworth State Park.

Announcements for October 31, 2022

• Just a reminder that the book of remembrance will be on the round table outside the cafeteria again today.  You are invited to write in the names of loved ones who have passed away.  The book of remembrance will be brought to the altar when we celebrate All Saints Day Mass together tomorrow.
• Do you love art? Do you like painting, drawing, and photography? Would you like your artwork to be published in this year’s yearbook? If so, consider submitting a piece of your art that could possibly be selected to be a part of Mercy’s 2023 yearbook. Your art could be used for the dividers separating each section in the yearbook. Sections include: the Title page, Table of contents, Seniors 2023, Underclasswomen, Middle school, Faculty, Student life, Spiritual life, Athletics, and Senior life. If you plan on submitting your own photography or art, please email your work to Mrs. McAdoo @ bmcadoo@mercyhs.com. 
• Attention Middle School Math Club members and Math League members: Today’s meeting has been canceled. Enjoy Halloween!”
• Hispanic Student Union will be selling t-shirts Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during lunch and there will be a raffle with 3 winners receiving a custom design of their choosing made by Kirsten. Each shirt will cost $25.
• The Mercy Cross Country team had a good performance at the PPL & City Cross Country Championship Meet on the Shadow Pines course last Saturday.  Mercy won the Varsity Race with a perfect score of 15 points.  Polly Bogdan finished first for the Monarchs and second in the race with a time of 21:36. Andie Jones, Laura Kosten, Katie Klee, and Anna Spagnola all placed in the top 6.
• The Modified team finished second in their race.  Stephanie Walsh led the Monarchs with a time of​ 14:15, followed by Ni’Jay Myles, Teagan Waite, Katherine Schwan, and Riley Tellier. Mercy will compete in the Section V Championship this Saturday at Letchworth State Park.
• On Friday the Varsity Volleyball team defeated Brockport in straight sets in the Quaterfinals of the Section V Class A2 Tournament.  Mercy will now play Greece Athena on Tuesday with a good chance to reach Friday’s finals.  Tomorrow’s game will be played at Webster Thomas High School beginning at 5:30.

Have a spooktacular day!

Announcements for October 27, 2022

• Red Ribbon Week: Drugs aren’t good for anyone, but they are particularly bad for kids and teens whose bodies are still growing. While using drugs, people are also less able to do well in school, sports, and other activities. It’s often harder to think clearly and make good decisions. People can do dangerous things that could hurt them or other people when they use drugs. Make good choices by celebrating the life you live! Tomorrow, wear your Mercy Spirit shirts with your uniform bottoms!
• The Hispanic Student Union will be holding their second open meeting today, from 3-4 in Mrs. Gallagher’s room M-4. All are welcome!
• To all Mercy students:  Please be sure to check the Lost and Found table in the cafeteria and claim your items before Open House tonight.  Leftover items will be donated to charity!
• Binghamton University will be visiting today in the Counseling offices.
• Modified basketball tryouts will begin Monday, October 31^st 3:15pm- 5:00 pm.
• Mercy Crew: The crew team is collecting new or gently worn shoes for a fundraiser and we wanted to let you know a little bit more about our project. Mercy Crew has partnered with an organization that trains people in developing countries to become business owners, and the shoes that we collect then become those business owner’s shoe store inventory. With the business, an owner can support the family, and contribute to the growth of the local economy. We are looking for all types of men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes, everything but skates. Bring donations to school and put them in the collection box in the Gallery by the Middle School gym. It’s so easy! We are collecting shoes until November 19^th and are looking to collect 2000 more pairs of shoes. With your help, we can do it!

Announcements for October 26, 2022

• The Hispanic Student Union will be holding our second open meeting this Thursday, 27th from 3-4 in Mrs. Gallagher’s room M-4. All are welcome!
• Masterminds: There will be a MasterMinds practice today after school in Room 313.
• College visits: Sacred Heart University is visiting today up in the Counseling.
• It is important to understand that drugs don’t solve problems. You can become addicted from just one try. Also, using drugs often causes other problems on top of the problems the person had in the first place. Somebody who uses drugs can become dependent on them, or addicted. Don’t risk your life from one try, and be a good role model to others around you.  Don’t get tied up in drugs! Wear your tie dye shirt and socks tomorrow with your uniform bottoms.

Announcements for October 25, 2022

• Did you know that illegal drugs can damage your organs? And cause a heart attack! Maybe to prevent this you can find a sport or hobby such as quidditch or knitting. Also, be careful when you make friends … some of them are fake! Choose friends that support positive activities in your life and stay away from drugs.  As Mr. Stryker said yesterday, if you do drugs, you will die! Thank you for supporting a drug free life through Red Ribbon Week. Tomorrow we celebrate with red accessories.
• Today RIT, University of Dayton, and Wake Forest University will be visiting
• Ski Team Meeting: There will be a preseason meeting today at 3:00pm in M9. Looking forward to a great season ladies!
• Attention all JV and Varsity Soccer players, there will be a mandatory meeting this Thursday during Advisement about chocolate bar fundraising. My favorite chocolate. All players are required to attend, see Coach Stryker if you cannot make it. Also, during Advisement today, there will be a modified basketball meeting in M-309 for those interested in playing.
  • The Mercy Athletic Department would like to recognize junior swimmer Erin Galligan as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Erin was on the winning 200 medley relay team and 400 freestyle relay team at our meet against Penfield.  She also placed first in the 50 free and 100 free at Penfield.  She currently has the second fastest time in the 50 freestyle, the fourth fastest time in the 100 freestyle, and the fifth fastest time in the 100 backstroke for Section V Class B. Way to go Erin!
• Attention all Model UN members, the next meeting will be this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. Remember to bring permission slips filled out if you have not done so already.
• This Saturday, M&M Service is hosting “McQuaid & Mercy: Trunk and Treat,” at McQuaid. You may bring a trunk full of cans to donate to McQuaid’s Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Announcements for October 24, 2022

• Today kicks off our annual celebration of Red Ribbon Week. National Red Ribbon Week is a week set aside to bring awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. We also honor people who work hard to keep people from using and abusing drugs and alcohol. One such person is Drug Enforcement Agency Special Agent Enrique S. Camarena who gave his life to stop drug trafficking in the United States. The National Red Ribbon Week theme is “Celebrate life! Live Drug Free!” Tomorrow, please wear your favorite sports jersey or sports shirt with uniform bottoms as we team up against drugs!
• Mercedes Editorial Board will be meeting on Tuesday, October 25 during advisement in Room 217.  New students who are interested in helping put together this year’s literary magazine are also welcome to attend. Hope  to see you there!
• Yearbook: Do you want to show your grandkids how you helped show people what life was like in high school? Any student interested in joining the yearbook staff is welcome to attend our first meeting on Thursday, October 27 during advisement in Room 217. We are looking for editors, photographers and page designers.  Come and join the fun and help create a lifetime of memories in Veritas 2023.
• Daemen College is visiting today. Be sure to stop by the Counseling office for more information.
• The Mercy Robotics team participated in a friendly pre-season event on Saturday at the Main Street Armory.   First time robot operators Natalie Reese, Maddie Jarrett, Maria Hoyo-Lambertucci and Mallory Robin showed gracious professionalism through the competition. The team did not advance beyond the seeding rounds but had a lot of fun trying! It is not too late to join the team; new members are always welcomed.  Contact Ms. Barker or a team member for more information.
• French Club will be meeting this Wednesday, the 26th, in M2. This is open to everyone, regardless of if you speak French. Bring your friends! Reach out to Madame Vita with any questions.
• Performing Arts Boosters: The performing arts boosters are looking for student artists. We are looking for someone to curate the performing arts case which is located in the gallery when you walk into school.  We are also looking for photographers to take pictures of kids in orchestra, choir and musical theater. We need graphic and poster designers to help with advertising events and fundraisers. Check art class google classroom for more details.

Announcements for October 21, 2022

• Middle School Students: Are you interested in planning events for the middle-schoolers? November 8th, we will be holding Student Council elections. To run for Student Council, you must complete an application by November 2nd. The applications can be found on the white table outside of Mrs. Miller’s office. All students will also be required to give a speech on election day. Go wildflowers!
• This year’s red ribbon week’s theme is “Celebrate life. Live Drug Free!” This theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best that they can be because they live drug free!
• You are invited to support red ribbon week by participating in our spirit week!
  • Monday: Wear a red shirt to kick off Red Ribbon Week (Uniform bottoms)
  • Tuesday: Team up against drugs – Sports Jersey Day (Uniform Bottoms)
  • Wednesday:  Wear your red accessories to show your support! Earrings, necklaces, headbands, etc.
  • Thursday: Don’t get tied up in drugs! Wear tie dye socks and shirts (Uniform Bottoms)
  • Friday: Wear your Mercy spirit gear! (Uniform Bottoms)
• Exciting news! Today College of the Holy Cross and Southeastern University are visiting.
• The Mercy swimming & diving team defeated Penfield last night 98-82!!!  Highlights included:
  • The 200 medley relay team of Erin Galligan, Ailise Sheehan, Elli Knausz, and Maddie Ritter placed first
  • Emi Carey placed first in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle
  • Elli Knausz placed first in the 200 Individual medley and 100 butterfly
  • Erin Galligan placed first in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle
  • The 400 freestyle relay team of Elli Knausz, Erin Galligan, Ella Sconfietti, and Emi Carey placed first
• Diving sectionals will be held on Saturday, October 29^th and swimming sectionals will be Wednesday, November 2^nd and Friday, November 4^th .
• Tonight the Mercy Volleyball team hosts Pittsford Mendon in the last home game of the regular season.  JV game starts at 5:00 and Varsity at 6:30. It’s Senior Night so come out and support Mercy as they prepare for sectionals. Roll monarchs!
• This week, Green Team advocated against single-use plastic by hosting a reusable cup raffle each morning! Today’s winner is Sophia Fietkiewicz! Please come to the main office for your prize. Go Green!
• In more important news — it’s National Raymond Day. Make sure to honor all of the Raymond day.

Announcements for October 20, 2022

• College visits: Colgate University is visiting today in the Counseling Center.  See Mrs. Costello if you have any questions.
• The Mercy swimmers defeated Irondequoit on Tuesday 100-84!  Highlights included:
  • The 200 medley relay team of Erin Galligan, Ailise Sheehan, Elli Knausz, and Jane Topa took first
  • Emi Carey won the 50 free and 500 free
  • Elli Knausz won the 200 IM and 100 butterfly….breaking her previous school record for the 100 fly!
  • Erin Galligan won the 100 free and 100 backstroke
  • Ailise Sheehan won the 100 breaststroke
  • The 200 freestyle relay team of Ailise Sheehan, Ella Sconfietti, Maddie Ritter, and Emi Carey took first as well! Our last meet will be our senior meet at Penfield tonight at 6:30pm.  Hope to see you there.
• Congratulations to our Mercy Tennis doubles team of Caroline Fitzsimmons and Ava Hartzell. They won both of their matches yesterday in the State Qualifier, beating the team from Penn Yan 6-1, 6-3 in the round of 16 and then the team from Geneva 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. They advanced to the semifinal being played this morning at the Mendon Racquet Club. If they win this match, they will qualify for the State Meet being held next week.  Good luck Caroline and Ava!
• The Modified Volleyball team avenged an earlier season loss by defeating Wayne 3-2 yesterday.  Allison Guerrera, Anna Ferraraccio and Madelayne A. Martinez sparked the match with strong serving.
• The Varsity soccer team defeated Wayne yesterday by a score of 5-1. Kiki D’Anza had a hat trick scoring the first three goals!  The team will play Spencerport on Saturday in the second round of sectionals.
• Congratulations to the Mercy Cross Country team for earning 2nd place at the Weedsport Invitational last Saturday!  GO MONARCHS!
• Welcome to Thoughtful Thursday, a new MercyTV segment to ‘bee’ better with Bee by bringing awareness to various environmental issues; sponsored by Green Team and the critical concern of Earth!
  • Did you know the US throws away more than 50 BILLION plastic and paper coffee cups every year? Try using a reusable mug, a thermos, a mason jar, get creative! Reusing things you already have can be a big help to keeping plastic out of landfills and the ocean. Remember Mercy, these small contributions matter! Always strive to ‘bee’ better.

Announcements for October 19, 2022

• Tomorrow is a $1 dress down day for NHS. Bring $1 to Homeroom if you’d like to participate!
• Attention Art Club Members: We will have an art club meeting tomorrow, Thursday, after school. Join us in the Pottery Room, room 25, after school tomorrow for an art club activity! We will meet from 3-4.
• Keep in mind our 8th graders today as they go out on their first Ministry Day of the year! They will be serving people in the communities of Saint Peters kitchen, Bethany house, Cameron Community Ministries, Saint Ann’s community, Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services and so many more. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they share the beautiful Mercy spirit of service to those in need.
• MasterMinds practice is today after school in Room 313!
• Yoga club will have its first meeting today in the Middle School gym during Advisement. Namaste.
• Green Team: This week, GreenTeam will be hosting a raffle for a reusable cup from the bookstore each morning! If you would like to enter, please bring a reusable cup with you for a ticket. Join us in standing against single-use plastic! Today’s winner is Skye Barnes! Please come down to the main office at any time today to receive your prize!
• Today’s College visits are from Kenyon College and Oberlin College.  Come to the Counseling center to find out more!

Announcements for October 18, 2022

• Congratulations to the winners of the Hispanic Heritage Month Poster Contest. First place winner, Elizabeth Arwen Gamez, second place winner, Elisabeth Vogl, and third Place winner Addison Childs. Mrs. Cullen and Mrs. Gallagher will deliver prizes to the winners this week. Thank you to everyone who participated in this totally rad contest.
• Thursday, October 20, there will be a dress down day for $1 to support NHS. Put on your Thursday best and give $1 or 4 quarters to your homeroom teacher!
• Do you love to recycle? This week, Green Team will be hosting a raffle for a reusable cup from the bookstore each morning! To enter, bring a reusable cup with you for a ticket. Join us in standing against single-use plastic! Today’s winner is Alyssa DiMarco!
• Attention Art Club Members: We will have an art club meeting this Thursday after school. Join us in the Harry Potter Room, I mean Pottery Room, 25, after school on Thursday for an art club activity! We will meet from 3-4.
• College visits are back! Do you want a little taste of Washington? Lucky for you — Georgetown University will be here today.
• Attention all Model UN members: the next meeting will be this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. Remember to bring permission slips filled out if you have not done so already.
• Ministry Day is tomorrow for our 8^th graders. 8^th graders, remember to bring your lunch and wear your uniform with pants or leggings. Share your compassion, spirit, and service in our community.
• Interested in playing softball?  There is a Softball Program meeting scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, October 18^th @ 7pm in the school cafeteria.  It’s for all students interested in playing softball this Spring from Modified to varsity.
• The Modified Volleyball team beat previously undefeated Aquinas 3-2 yesterday. The Monarchs were propelled by Ellie Meyer and Evelyn O’Dell’s 34 serves and Brooklyn’s Albritton’s 8 kills.

Announcements for October 17, 2022

• Congratulations to Julia Zigrossi and the Mercy Golf team for their performance on Saturday​ at the Webster Golf Club.  Julia shot a 1-over par 74 to capture the Section V Girls Individual Championship, her third consecutive title. She was eight strokes better than the second-place finisher.  Mercy won the Section V Girls Team Championship for the second consecutive year, winning by 58 strokes over second-place Rush-Henrietta. The Monarchs placed five players in the Top 9 finishers: Julia Zigrossi, Sophia Cellura, Marisa Eichas, Olivia Zito, and Lauren Garsin. Each qualified to compete at the New York State Championships to be held next June in Rexford, NY.
• The Modified Volleyball Team swept Newark on Friday 5-0. Olivia Rue and Danyana Blain played stellar defense and Madeleine Garsin, Anna Ferraraccio, and Rosemary Alfieri contributed 29 serves to propel the win.
• Science club will be meeting today after school for some pumpkin carving! We will be meeting in 306 today after school from 3-4 PM. If you have RSVP’d we will see you then! If there are any questions please contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil. Thank you!
• Last week, Mercy’s Math League team competed in their first meet of the season! All 9 of our team members scored points. Thank you Tatianna, Ava, Gwen, Sophia, Talia, Jolene, Emily, Andie, and Madelyn for your contributions! The top scorers of this meet were Talia Graziano-Logins and Jolene Job, each scoring 6 points. Math League’s next competition will be on Monday, November 7^th. All are invited to attend-please reach out to Mrs. Lawniczak with questions and thank you, Mrs. Stossel for helping run the meet!
• Dress Down Alert! This Thursday, October 20, there will be a dress down day for $1 to support NHS. Put on your favorite outfit and give $1 to your homeroom teacher so that you can enjoy it!

Announcements for October 13, 2022

• Art Club:  Our first meeting of Art Club will be held today from 3-4 in the middle school art room -M107. The meeting schedule can be found outside the middle school art room and the high school pottery room. All are welcome at Art Club; be sure you have submitted a signed permission slip.
• Sports:  Congrats to the Mercy Crew team on another great performance at the Head of the Genesee Regatta this past weekend. Highlighting the event was a first-place finish by the Novice 4+ boat of Caelyn Ford, Juliana Marsherall, Heidi Duran, Sam Steron, and Mia Seppen.  The Varsity 4+ and the Novice 8+ boats also picked up 3rd-place finishes for Mercy at the event.  Way to go Crew Team!
• The Modified Volleyball team upped their record to 8-2 with a win over Geneva on Tuesday.  7th graders Brooklyn Albritton and Evelyn O’Dell combined for 34 service points in the 3-2 victory.”
• Today is National M & M Day!
  • M&Ms were developed so soldiers could carry chocolate without it melting. 
  • the catch phrase “Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands” was coined in 1949
  • M & M stands for the owners of the candy company:  Forrest Mars, Sr. and Bruce Murrie.
• Today is National Train your Brain day! So keep doing those Wordle and Sudoku puzzles!
• Friday (tomorrow) is a dress down for $1.00 for Breast Cancer Awareness. Students should wear  uniform bottoms/pink tops.

Announcements for October 12, 2022

• Math League members: Our first competition is this Thursday, 10/13, after school! Please see Google Classroom to find out which categories you have been officially assigned to compete in! Thursday’s competition begins promptly at 3:15, so please arrive to M-105 by 3:10 at the latest. Bring your calculator! If you have not signed up for the competition and would still like to, please email Mrs. Lawniczak by the end of the day TODAY.”
• Model UN members: The next meeting will be this Thursday at 7:20 in room 113. Remember to submit payment and sign up for a committee if you have not done so already.
• MasterMinds practice tomorrow after PSAT and Pre-ACT exams.  We’ll meet in Room 313.
• First dress down day for school clubs will happen next Thursday, October 20, when you can dress down for $1.00 to support NHS. We’re looking forward to it!
• Sports: Congrats to the Mercy Soccer team on their overtime win against Bishop Kearney last night.  Keira Dall netted the only goal of the game late in the first overtime period to give the Monarchs the 1-to-0 win.  With the win, the Monarchs improve to 8-4-2 on the season.  Their next game is Wednesday night at Aquinas.
• Congratulations to Mercy Tennis stars Caroline Fitzsimmons and Ava Hartzell – they won a Sectional Championship over the weekend – winning the Section V Class A2 Doubles Tennis Championship Tournament!
• We have some very exciting news to share with you this morning.  One of our Mercy alums, Elizabeth Meisenzahl, will appear on Jeopardy tonight at 7:30 on channel 8.  ​Elizabeth graduated from Mercy in 2019 and is now a senior at the University of Pennsylvania.  Tune in and cheer her on – that’s tomorrow night at 7:30 on channel 8.
• WE WILL HAVE A PARTIAL DRESS DOWN DAY THIS FRIDAY IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. YOU MAY CHOOSE TO PAY $1 AND WEAR A PINK TOP WITH UNIFORM BOTTOMS. PINK SOCKS AND ACCESSORIES ARE ALSO WELCOMED. WE WILL BE DONATING ALL PROCEEDS TO THE BREAST CANCER COALITION OF ROCHESTER.

Announcements for October 5, 2022

• Today’s college visits:  Penn State, John Carroll University, SUNY Brockport, D’Youville University, Cleveland Institute of Art
• The Leadership Distinction program will run its first Lunch and Learn of the year during 2^nd and 3^rd lunch in Room 206 – with a Disney theme!  Check Classroom for more details.
• There will be a MasterMinds practice for all members directly after school today in Room 313.
• The Mercy Cross Country team had a great showing at the McQuaid Invitational this past Saturday. Majority of the team finished with a personal best including top runners Katie Klee and Laura Kosten.
• Congratulations to the Varsity Tennis team for the win yesterday in the 2^nd round of the Class A2 Sectional tournament. With the win, the Monarchs advance to the semi-finals on Friday where they will play the winner of Sutherland & Churchville-Chili.
• The JV tennis team also picked up a big win last night as they swept Penfield 7 to 0.
• Congratulations also go out to the varsity swim team for the win against Midlakes last night.  The Monarchs won by a score of 116 to 59.  Highlights from the meet include Taylor Vita finishing first in the 500 freestyle. Jane Topa won the 200 IM, and Ella Sconfietti won both the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle;
• This week, the Mercy Athletic Department would like to recognize Senior Soccer player Kiki D’Anza as Athlete of the Week. Kiki played a key role in helping Mercy pick up back-to-back wins against Brighton and Baldwinsville as she scored 3 goals over the two games.  The Monarchs are now 7-3-2 on the season with four games left until Sectionals.  Congrats, Kiki!

Announcements for October 4, 2022

• Mercy’s Ski Club’s Bus is filling fast! Girls in grades 7-12, are welcome to join with a buddy of course. Information, forms and directions are found on the school web page under Campus Life-Clubs-Ski Club.  See Mrs. OK in M107 with questions.
• Youth and Government will be meeting today after school in room 107. See you there.
• College Visit Alert! Today Canisius College, Wells College, and Baldwin Wallace University will be here. Come join them for some fun.
• The Varsity Soccer team defeated Baldwinsville yesterday 2-0.  Goals were scored by Kiki D’Anza and Sofia Stamoulacatos.  The team is now 7-3-2.  They play Spencerport on Saturday.
• The winners of the Bookstore Raffle for Monday are…. Jennifer Aki and Savanna Omer. Yippy! Please stop by the bookstore for your prize!
• The Leadership Distinction program will run its first Lunch and Learn of the year this Wednesday during 2^nd and 3^rd lunch in Room 206.  Check your Class’s Google Classroom page for more details.  It’s a Disney theme!
• Chess club will be meeting Wednesday during advisement in the Media Center. Contact Isabel Ament with any concerns!
• Can you help drive and deliver cans at the noon dismissal on Thursday? Teenage drivers and adults are welcome to join in the fun of delivering cans to the food pantries. Sister Regis Food Cupboard needs lots of helpers. SignUp by checking your email or see Mrs. Randazzese for more info.

Announcements for October 3, 2022

• Science club will be meeting after school today from 3-4 PM in room 301. Please contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil with any questions. Hope to see you there!
• Speaking of clubs… If you want to learn how to play chess, Chess club will be meeting Wednesday during advisement in the Media Center. Please contact Isabel Ament if you have any questions!!
• Mercy’s Ski Club Bus is filling fast! Girls in grades 7-12, are welcome to join with a buddy. Bristol Mountain is our skiing destination for 6 Friday nights after Christmas break. Bus reservations are first come first served with a signed registration/release form and payment. Information, forms and directions are found on the school web page under Campus Life-Clubs-Ski Club. See Ski Club moderator – Mrs. O’Brien-Kiely in Art Room M107 with questions.
• Attention all Model UN members:  There will be no meeting this week due to spirit day. Please make sure you have signed up for a committee and submitted permission slips and payment by appropriate deadlines.
• Today’s college visits are for: Keuka College, St. Lawrence University, Catholic University of America, Queens University of Charlotte, Cazenovia College
• Can Drive: Thursday is the day we donate thousands of cans to local Food Pantries! Every can counts – bring in one can or a bunch (25 cans fill a reusable bag, for carrying and counting purposes) Which high school class will bring in the most cans?!!!!
• SERVICE: Mercy Service has many opportunities for high school students to be part of. Would you like to serve dinner at Open Door Mission’s Samaritan House? Parent/daughter duo are welcome to sign up. Or Would you like to help with homework and play with elementary school children at Cameron Community Ministries? See Mrs. Randazzese for more details.
• Spirit Week Continues!!  Here are the themes for the next two days:
  • Tuesday (10/4) – Christmas in October
  • Wednesday (10/5) – Disney Character Day

Announcements for September 30, 2022

• Spirit Week is here!! Remember to wear Red, White and Blue on Monday; Christmas theme for Tuesday (yes, you can wear Christmas PJs but NO SLIPPERS!!), and Disney Day on Wednesday (still NO SLIPPERS). Wear your Class colors or your Class t-shirt on Thursday. If you do not wish to participate in the themes, you may still dress down or wear your uniform. Be sure to stay in dress code by reviewing the dress down guidelines in the student handbook…did we mention no slippers?!
• Spirit Day dismissal will be 12:00.
• More Spirit Day News:  Sign up for Spirit Day Games!!! Please come to the high school gym during Advisement to sign up. Your friends cannot register for you, you have to register for yourself in the gym. This year we have: balloon bust, pie eating, tug of war, toilet paper wrap, tricycle relay, tennis racket race, kangaroo hop, t-shirt relay, and dodgeball. The more you participate, the more fun you will have!
• Science club will be meeting after school on Monday, October 3^rd from 3-4 in room 301. Please contact Mrs. Humphrey, Jasmine Singal, or Katherine Longuil with any questions. Hope to see you there!
• Today’s college visit: University of Scranton.

Announcements for September 29, 2022

• Sophomores and Juniors:   You are to report to the auditorium during Advisement for a class meeting.
• Mercy’s Robotics Team, for grades 9-12,  is ready to start its 2022-2023 competition season!  Learn more at our interest meeting on Monday October 3^rd at 3 pm. and get the chance to operate last year’s robot.  The robotics shop is located near the middle school gym and locker rooms.  No experience necessary! If you can’t make the meeting, see Ms. Barker in M110 or send her an email.
• Sports:  This week the Mercy Athletic Department would like to recognize the Crew Team’s Girls Novice 4+ boat consisting of Mia Seppen, Caelyn Ford, Juliana Marsherall, Heidi Duran, and Sam Steron as the Athletes of the Week.  Their boat took first place at the Fairport Liftbridge Regatta last weekend!  Congrats to our Athletes of the Week!
• The varsity tennis team defeated Webster Schroeder on Monday 5 to 0.  With the win, they improved their record to 10 and 2 on the season.
• On Tuesday night, both the varsity and the JV volleyball teams picked up wins at home against Geneva.  The Monarchs swept the Panthers 3-0 in both matches.  Their next matches are this upcoming Monday at Fairport.
• The varsity golf team defeated Victor on Tuesday by a score of 65 to 40. The Monarchs were led by senior Julia Zigrossi who finished as match medalist with a round of even par, and junior Marissa Eichas, who posted a personal best round of 2 over par.
• Today’s College Visits:  Roberts Wesleyan College
• French club will have its first meeting on Thursday, September 29th in M2 during Advisement. Come meet your new club officers!  All are welcome!
• The Hispanic Student Union is welcoming everyone in the Mercy community to come to their meeting this Thursday, 9/29, down in Mrs. Gallagher’s room in M-4, from 3 – 4.  Come in and get to know the Hispanic community!

Announcements for September 28, 2022

• College visits today: Hobart William Smith College and Fordham University
• French club will have its first meeting on Thursday, September 29^th in M2 during Advisement. Come meet your new club officers! All are welcome!
• The Hispanic Student Union is welcoming everyone in the Mercy community to come to their meeting this Thursday, 9/29, down in Mrs. Gallagher’s room in M-4, from 3 – 4. Come in and get to know the Hispanic community!
• Attention all NEW Masterminds members: There will be a MasterMinds Practice for new members directly after school today in Room 313.

Announcements for September 27, 2022

• Varsity tennis defeated HF-L on Friday by a score of 5 to 2. Ava Hartzell, Caroline Fitzsimmons, and Sophia Fietkiewicz swept the singles matches.  And the teams of Claire Zwahlen & Ada Cross and Ella Rogala & Maggie Cronmiller won their doubles matches to secure the win for the Monarchs. With the win, Mercy tennis improved to 9 and 2 on the season.
• Mercy Cross Country had a great showing at the Baldwinsville Invitational this past Saturday – 9 of the 10 runners ran a personal best 5K for this year!
• Congratulations to the Mercy Crew team on a successful first race of the season at the Fairport Lift Bridge Regatta. Highlights from the regatta include the Varsity 4+ and the Varsity 4x each earning a 3^rd place finish, a 2^nd place finish for the Novice 8+ and a first place finish for the Novice 4+. Mercy Crew will be back in action on Saturday at the Head of the Onondaga in Syracuse.
• Congrats also goes out to the modified soccer team on their win against Northstar Christian last night.  The Monarchs won by a score of 6 to 0 to earn their first win of the season.
• The JV volleyball team defeated Hilton at home last night 2 games to 1.  They are now 3 and 2 on the season. Both the varsity and jv teams play again tonight as they host Geneva starting at 5:30.
• M&M Service is back! Mercy & McQuaid students are invited to the kick-off event for our new school year on Sunday, October 16 at Oatka Cemetery in Scottsville. We’ll gather for Mass with    Fr. Podsiadlo from McQuaid and enjoy bagels and donuts together to build community. Our service action will be to plant flowers and help clear away the weeds on the gravestone markers of the individuals who were poor and didn’t have the resources for a proper burial. Students and adults from Mercy and McQuaid are welcome. See Mrs. Randazzese to sign up!
• No college visits today, but tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28, Hobart William Smith Colleges and Fordham University will be here.

Announcements for September 26, 2022

• DECA is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 27th during advisement.
• Spanish Club is having its first meeting of the year on Thursday at 7:20 AM in room M-1. All grades and languages are welcome. We hope to see you there!
•  Do you want to win a prize, while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month? Luckily, all students grade 6-12 are invited to create an original poster inspired and influenced by Hispanic artists. See Senora Gallagher in room M-3 if you’re interested in filling out an entry for this contest. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and third place winners! You may use paint, pencil, charcoal, crayon, mixed media, photography, and more. You have until Monday, October 3rd to bring your entry to Senora Gallagher in room M-3. We can’t wait to hang up your work!
•   Mercy Service:  High school students, Mercy Service is going to ROC Maiden Thursday evening to help sort donations to be sent to The Ukraine. Sign up in the Media Center w Mrs. Randazzese today. ALL High school students welcome!
• Today’s college visits for Monday, September 26, are St. Bonaventure University and SUNY New Paltz. See Mrs. Costello in the Counseling Office for a college visit pass.
• Namaste Yoga Club is back and running on Wednesday mornings at 7am in the high school gym. Students of all grade levels are invited to join beginner friendly yoga sessions to relieve your mind, relax your body, and give you an empowering start to your day. See what a huge difference a few minutes of yoga will make! Visit the club fair during advisement and lunches for more details. See Lizzy Momot if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

Announcements for September 23, 2022

• College visits for today: SUNY Cobleskill and University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh Campus).
• Congratulations to the varsity tennis team on their win against Penfield on Tuesday.  The Monarchs won 6 to 1, improving to 7 and 2 on the season. Ava Hartzell, Caroline Fitzsimmons, and Ada Cross each won in singles. Good job girls! And the teams of Grace Catalano & Lily Donner, Sophie Fietkiewicz & Maddie Wallace, and Maddie Goetz & Belle Sakmyster each won their doubles matches.
• Last night, our Varsity Soccer Team had a very intense game against Athena. They tied 1-1 and the goal was scored by Maddie Oleksyn and assisted by Keira Dall.  The team is now 5-3-2 on the season.

Announcements for September 22, 2022

• Mercy’s Ski Club sign up has begun! Girls in grades 7-12, are welcome to join with a buddy.
  • Bristol Mountain is our destination for skiing and snowboarding Friday nights after Christmas break.
  • Bus reservations are first come first served with a signed registration/release form and payment.
  • Information, forms and directions are found on the school web page under Campus Life-Clubs-Ski Club.
  • See Ski Club moderator – Mrs. O’Brien-Kiely in Art Room M107 with questions.
• 6^th-8^th grade math enthusiasts: Our first Middle School Math Club meeting will be this Monday, 9/26, from 3-4 in Mrs. Lawniczak’s classroom, M-105. Stop by and learn to have fun problem-solving!
• High school mathletes: Mercy’s Math League team is recruiting 9^th-12^th grade math fans to represent Mercy in the Monroe County Math League division. Our first meeting will be Monday, 9/26, from 4-5 in Mrs. Lawniczak’s classroom, M-105. Please stop by if you would be interested in competing for Mercy!
• Today is the last day of Club Fair!  Check out these clubs during lunches today:  Youth & Government, Green Team, Red Cross, Odyssey of the Mind, Hispanic Student Union, Quill, Melders, Girls on the Run.
• The search for the perfect college continues.  Today’s College Visits include:
  • Mercyhurst University,
  • Gannon University
  • University of Vermont
  • Manhattan College
  • Seton Hall University
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • Le Moyne College
  • Duquesne University,
  • Wittenberg University
  • Miami University in Ohio
  • Utica University
• Sports:  The Mercy Cross country team had another great outing on Tuesday in their Private-Parochial League Meet. The Monarchs took 7 of the top 10 spots, with Polly Bogdan finishing 2^nd and Andie Jones finishing in 3^rd place. In the modified race, 8^th grader Stephanie Walsh led the Monarchs with a 4th-place finish overall. Yay Monarchs!

Announcements for September 21, 2022

• All new and returning NHS members need to attend a mandatory meeting in the Auditorium during Advisement today.  
• French club will be meeting once a month on Thursdays in room M2 and the best news is that you don’t need to speak French to enjoy the yummy food, movies, and activities that French club entails. Email Madame Vita if you’re interested in join!
• Club Fair continues!  Check out these clubs today during lunch:  Black Student Union, French, Best Buddies, Mock Trial, Wordle, President’s Cabinet, Robotics, DECA, Academic Challenge Bowl, Masterminds, Girl Up.
• Best Buddies is having their first meeting today, during advisement in the blackbox. Please attend if you are interested in joining the club or learning more information.
• More colleges are visiting Mercy today:  They are:
• • Saint Joseph’s University
  • Butler University,
  • Princeton University,
  • Xavier University
  • Elizabethtown College,
  • The University of Alabama
  • SUNY Canton
  • Elmira College
  • Saint Michael’s College
• Congratulations to the varsity swim team on their victory against Marcus Whitman last night.  Highlights from the meet include 7^th grader Jane Topa finishing in 1^st place in both the 50 freestyle and 100 Backstroke.  8^th grader Ailise Sheehan won the 100 butterfly and 8^th grader Maddie Ritter finished first in the 100 freestyle.  Mercy’s relay teams also finished 1^st in the 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle, and the 200 medley.
• The varsity cross country team finished 3rd place at the Wayne Invitational last Saturday with leading runners Polly Bogdan and Katie Klee.
• There will be an open turf session this Thursday for anyone interested in varsity or JV lacrosse this spring. The session will be from 3-430 on the turf.  Please be sure to bring your stick, goggles, mouthpiece, and a reversible practice jersey.

Announcements for September 20, 2022

• Sophomores: You have a class meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20th during Advisement. Come directly to the Auditorium.
• Juniors and Seniors: College Visit Alert! Today’s college visits are SUNY Oswego, Lycoming College, Villanova University, and Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.
• Remember that the Club Fair starts today during all lunches! Are you a youth interested in government? If you answered yes, it sounds like you should stop by the informational meeting today afterschool in Room 107 for Youth and Government.
• Attention Monarchs! The Varsity soccer team indeed kicked sacred butt on Saturday with a score of 5-0 against Sacred Heart.  Goals were scored by Mari Morreale, Maddie Oleksyn, Keira Dall, Tori Short and Lauren McLaren. They are now 5-3-1 on the season and will be playing Athena on Thursday. Roll Monarchs!
• The Mercy Athletic Department is excited to announce that we will once again be recognizing the outstanding achievements of our student-athletes by honoring an athlete of the week.  Our first Athlete of the Week for the 2022-2023 school year is sophomore swimmer Ellie Knausz.   Ellie had a great week in the pool last week as the Monarchs competed at Spencerport on Tuesday and Webster on Thursday.  On Tuesday, Ellie finished 1^st in the 100 fly and the 500 freestyle.  She also played a key role in the 1^st place finish for the 400 freestyle relay team.  Once Thursday, Ellie not only won the 200 individual medley, but she then went on to set a new school record in the 100 fly by posting a time of 1:01.61.  Congrats to Ellie Knausz on being the first Athlete of the Week this school year!
• The Modified Volleyball team improved to 2 and 0 yesterday with a 4-1 win over Pal-Mac.  The Monarchs were led in service points by Allison Guerrera, Erin McDonough and Evelyn O’Dell .
• There will be an open turf session this Thursday after school for anyone interested in playing varsity or JV lacrosse this spring.  The session will be held outside on the turf from 3:15 until approximately 4:30.
• Mandatory ambassador training sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 3pm and Wednesday, September 21st at 7:30am, in the Auditorium.  You must attend ONE of these trainings in order to complete the next steps in the ambassador application process.  PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOK OR SURFACE PRO to your training session. Please note, the due date for this year’s applicants has passed and this training is only for students that have previously submitted an application and letter of recommendation.  We are no longer accepting applications.
• Do you want to win a prize, while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month? Luckily, all students grade 6-12 are invited to create an original poster inspired and influenced by Hispanic artists. See Señora Gallagher in room M-3 if you’re interested in filling out an entry form for this contest. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! You may use paint, pencil, charcoal, crayon, mixed media, photography, and more. You have until Monday, October 3rd to bring your entry to Señora Gallagher in room M-3. We can’t wait to hang up your work!
• Model UN members: our next meet Is Thursday morning at 7:20 in room 113. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot attend.
• High Schoolers: Remember that picture day is Thursday.

Announcements for September 19, 2022

• Attention NHS members! Do you know what September 22 is? Thursday —but it’s not an ordinary Thursday because during Advisement, we’re having our very first meeting of the year in the Auditorium. Can’t wait to see you there.
• Attention sophomores! You have a class meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20th during Advisement. Come directly to the Auditorium.
• Today, Mercy’s hosting the Rochester Area Colleges Fair in the Gallery from 9:45 to 10:30. But also, Fairfield University, Stevens Institute of Technology, the University of Pittsburgh (Bradford Campus), and NYU are visiting today.
• ATTENTION, there is a change for the next DECA meeting. It is now Wednesday, September 21st during advisement.
• Picture Day for middle school is tomorrow, 9/20. Don’t forget to smile big!
• Have you been wanting to join a club but don’t know which club to join? Luckily, next week from Tuesday through Thursday, we’ll be holding our annual club fair during all lunch blocks with over 30 clubs.
• Do you want to be part of a program with thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-governments? Do you want to experience civic engagement and debate issues that affect citizens in New York? Do you want to travel to Albany for three days and propose legislation on the floor of the state capitol? Do you like Ms. Zajac and Mrs. McAdoo? If you said yes to any of these questions, you better stop by room 107 on Tuesday, September 20^th at 3 pm to learn about Youth and Government.
• Have you ever wanted to join Best Buddies? It’s not too late. Go to the Black Box this Wednesday for the first meeting. All are welcome!
• French club will be meeting once a month on Thursdays in room M2 and the best news is that you don’t need to speak French to enjoy the yummy food, movies, and activities that French club entails. Email Madame Vita if you’re interested in join!
• It was a great weekend for the Monarchs’ athletics teams.  On Friday night, the varsity and jv volleyball teams defeated Sacred Heart Academy. The varsity won 3 to 0 and the JV won 2 games to 1.   The modified volleyball team rallied to a 3 to 2 win against Midlakes in their first match of the season.
• On Saturday, the varsity tennis team defeated Fairport 5 to 2, while the varsity soccer team defeated Sacred Heart Academy by a score of 5 to 0.
• Eleanor Knausz broke the Mercy school record for the 100 fly, swimming it in 1:01.61 against Webster Thursday night.  Congratulations, Elli!
• The Modified volleyball team won their first game on Friday, beating Midlakes 3-2.  Brooklyn Albritton, Ellie Meyer and Gabby Colbert led the team with a total of 36 service points.

Announcements for September 16, 2022

• High School and Middle School: Do you want to learn how to play an instrument? Perhaps the euphonium? Exciting news–now you have the opportunity to learn how to play any of the string orchestra or band instruments for FREE here at Mercy! This course at Mercy is titled Beginner Music Lessons.  If you have ever wanted to play the violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba or percussion please go to the main office and pick up a flyer about Mercy’s FREE music lessons today!
• Motto Announcement: Listen up Seniors! It’s Motto Season, which means there’s no time to fool around. Your Motto Proposal Form is due soon so check the Motto 2023 Google Classroom or Mrs. Randazzese if you have concerns.
• High School: Do you want to be part of a program with thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-governments? Do you want to immerse yourself in experiential civic engagement and debate issues that affect citizens in NY? Do you want to travel to Albany for three days and propose legislation on the floor of the state capitol? If so, come to room 107 on Tuesday, September 20^th at 3 pm to learn more about Youth and Government with Mrs. McAdoo or Ms. Zajac.
• Attention All Students: Have you been wanting to join a club but don’t know which club to join? Luckily, next week from Tuesday through Thursday, we’ll be holding our annual club fair during all lunch blocks with over 30 clubs. Stop in for some fun!
• Middle School Students: Hey Middle Schoolers! Don’t forget to dress in your Tuesday best for picture day next Tuesday. Smile big! (point to Chase Stokes)
• Sports: Attention Monarchs! Congrats to the varsity tennis team on their 7 to 0 sweep of Bishop Kearney last night. With the win, the Monarchs improved to 4 and 2 on the season.
• Tomorrow at Mercy, we have a volleyball game at 6:30 against Sacred Heart. Be there to watch us kick some Sacred butt. Roll Monarchs!
• Congrats Mercy swimmer Ellie Knausz on setting a new school record in the 100 butterfly last night against Webster. Ellie got 1^st place in the 200 individual medley.  Other highlights from last night’s meet include Erin Galligan taking 1^st in the 50 freestyle, Emi Carey finishing in 1^st in the 500 freestyle, and Kate Pelletier placing 1^st in the 1-meter diving.
• Attention DECA members: ATTENTION, there is a change for the next meeting. DECA will now meet Wednesday, September 21st during advisement.
• High School: College visit alert! Hofstra University will be here today. Stop by the counseling office today to learn about HU. Go lions!
• High School: CMB is looking for new members to join our community of faith!  Any 10^th 11^th or 12^th grade students interested in joining CMB this year – please plan to attend an Info Session during Advisement on Monday, September 19^th in the Auditorium.  See Mrs. Kvam with any questions.
• Breaking News for 8th graders: Are you an 8th grader who wants a part in the fall musical, Matilda? Well, guess what? There’s 6 spots available and auditions are now opened to ALL 8^th graders on Monday, September 19^th from 3-5 pm in the auditorium. Music and choreography will be provided. See Mrs. Gizzi with questions, comments, or concerns.
• Best Buddies: Have you ever wanted to join Best Buddies? It’s not too late. Go to the Black Box next Wednesday for the first meeting. All are welcome!

Announcements for September 15, 2022

• Attention Seniors: All seniors are to report to the Auditorium TODAY during Advisement.  You will meet with the HS Counseling staff to receive important information about the upcoming college application process.
• Breaking News for 8th graders! There are approximately 6 children spots available for the fall High School musical production of Matilda and auditions have now been opened to ALL 8^th graders. The audition day will be Monday, September 19^th from 3-5 pm in the auditorium. Music and choreography will be provided. Come dressed to dance! The show will be performed in November and rehearsals will be held Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm.  More details are available on the drama board in the first floor hallway of the high school. This is a special performance opportunity not to be missed!! Please see Mrs. Gizzi with questions.
• Attention High School:   Anyone interested in Model UN this year, our first meeting will be this Friday, Sept. 16th, in room 113 at 7:20. Come join us if you like having a lit time. #WomenInPower. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot attend.
• High School Student Council Members:  Please meet Ms. Melton in Rm. 202 during Advisement on Friday, 9/16.
• Middle School Students: Don’t forget that Tuesday, 9/20 is your picture day.  That day will be a dress UP day for all middle school students. Specific times for your photo op will be given to you on that day. Smile big!

Announcements for September 14, 2022

• Attention High School:   Anyone interested in Model UN this year, our first meeting will be this Friday, Sept. 16th,  in room 113 at 7:20. Come join us if you like having a lit time. #WomenInPower. See Mr. Stryker if you cannot attend.
• Attention Seniors – all seniors are to report to the Auditorium TODAY during Advisement.  You will meet with the HS Counseling staff to receive important information about the upcoming college application process.
• Middle School Students: don’t forget that Tuesday, 9/20 is your picture day.  That day will be a dress UP day for all middle school students. Specific times for your photo op will be given to you on that day.  
• High School:  CMB is looking for new members to join our community of faith!  Any 10th 11th or 12th grade students interested in joining CMB this year – please plan to attend an Info Session during Advisement on Monday, September 19th in the Auditorium.  See Mrs. Kvam with any questions.
• Attention new high school students: Mercy Meets meeting is this Friday, September 16th during advisement in the Art Gallery! All new high school students and their assigned sisters are encouraged to attend! Cider and donuts will be served! We hope you can join us!
• High School:  High School Student Council Members:  Please meet Ms. Melton in Rm. 202 during Advisement on Friday, 9/16
• Sports: Congrats to the Mercy golf team on their win against Fairport yesterday.  The Monarchs won by a score of 45 to 32, with senior Julia Zigrossi finishing as match medalist with a round of 1 under par.  The Monarchs are now 8 and 0 on the season!
• Middle School:  Students in grades 6 – 8 have a chance to join Girls on the Run, a run club that’s all about fun!  Girls on the Run starts on Monday, Sept. 19th after school.   Contact Ms. Nestler in Rm. 310 for more information.
• High School:  College visits have begun!!   Here’s the process for attending a college visit.
  • Pick up a college visit pass in the Counseling office, then take this pass to the teacher of the class you will miss.
  •  All visits will take place in the College Conference Room, located on the 3rd floor near the Counseling offices
  • At the time of the visit, bring  the pass to Ms. Costello.
  • Visits last anywhere from 30-40 minutes, depending on the college.
  • This week’s visits are:  Today:, Drexel University, Boston University, The University of Tampa, High Point University, Iona University, University of Notre Dame, and Dartmouth College. Thursday, Boston College, and Vanderbilt University, Friday, Hofstra University
• Are you interested in making the community more environmentally conscious? Come join Green Team! We have our first meeting tomorrow, Thursday the 15th, at 7:15 in the Media Center. We will be discussing our plans for this year as well as getting to know each other. Go green!
• Today is the last day for grades 9 – 12 to  audition for the magical fall musical, Matilda! Music and audition materials will be provided. Please dress comfortably for dance. See the drama board for more information about the show, and Mrs. Gizzi with questions.
• Remember, high school students, you can volunteer your time to help with InterVol’s huge fundraiser Saturday night, Sept. 17 at the Memorial Art Gallery.  See Mrs. Randazzese to sign up for this great Mercy Service opportunity.

Announcements for September 13, 2022

• Attention new high school students: Mercy Meets meeting is this Friday, September 16th during advisement in the Art Gallery! All new high school students and their assigned sisters are encouraged to attend! Cider and donuts will be served! We hope you can join us!
• Middle School:  Students in grades 6 – 8 have a chance to join Girls on the Run, a run club that’s all about fun!  Girls on the Run starts on Monday, Sept. 19th after school.   Contact Ms. Nestler in Rm. 310 for more information.
• High School:  Beginning today, College visits have begun.  We have over 85 college and universities scheduled to visit here at OLM.  The list of these schools can be found on your Naviance accounts.  There is also a list in the Counseling office.  If you’d like to come hear from any college representatives, please see Ms. Costello in the Counseling office for a college visit pass.  This week’s visits are:
  • Tuesday, University of Rochester @ 1:00pm
  • Wednesday, Drexel University, Boston University, The University of Tampa, High Point University, Iona University, University of Notre Dame, and Dartmouth College
  • Thursday, Boston College, and Vanderbilt University
  • Friday, Hofstra University
  • All visits will take place in the College Conference Room, located on the 3^rd floor near the Counseling offices. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by the Counseling offices.
• Mercy Performing Arts is excited to announce auditions for the magical fall musical, Matilda! Mercy students in grades 9-12 and dapper, young men from outside schools in grades 8-12 are invited to attend ONE audition day – either September 13th or September 14th from 3-5 pm in the auditorium. Mark your calendars! Music and audition materials will be provided. Please dress comfortably for dance. See the drama board for more information about the show,  and Mrs. Gizzi with questions.
• Middle School:  Attention 6th-8th graders: Our Lego League team, the Black Diamond Llamas, will be meeting TODAY from 3-5. We will gather in M-105. All returning and new students are welcome to attend! Come on down for some fun!
• Attention high school students, would you like to volunteer your time to help with InterVol’s huge fundraiser Saturday night, Sept. 17 at the Memorial Art Gallery? Count me in! You would be helping the older population with bidding on auction items using their smartphones. You would also be given dinner, help with set up and take down of this beautiful fundraising event. InterVol is a local non-profit organization that receives donated sterile medical supplies and then ships them out to developing countries in need. See Mrs. Randazzese to sign up for this great Mercy Service opportunity
• Sports:  Mercy’s  volleyball team placed 2nd this weekend in Albany at the Burnt Hills Tournament on Saturday after taking Burnt Hills to 5 sets on Friday, the night before. We played 19 sets within 18 hours and are so happy to take home the big second place trophy!