August 27, 2021 Dear Parents,
"We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us." -Catherine McAuley
Tomorrow at Mercy McAuley, a special event is being held for several Sisters of Mercy who are celebrating their jubilee anniversaries. We congratulate and thank these Sisters for their many years of service and for carrying out Catherine McAuley's mission of caring for the sick, helping the poor and educating women. We also thank the Sisters for empowering lay people to continue Catherine's mission, which also lives on through the thousands of alumnae and students of Mercy schools around the world.
Next week marks the beginning of September. Our new and returning students are getting acclimated and are working hard. On September 7 during TEA bell, all students will have the opportunity to explore the many clubs and student organizations offered at Mercy McAuley. Please encourage your daughters to get involved in extracurricular activities; it's a great way to meet new friends and have fun!
Thank you to all who attended the Parent Pack meeting this past Monday. There was a great turnout, and we encourage everyone to attend the next meeting on September 27.
Thank you for entrusting your daughters to us. The school year is off to a great start!
Mercy and compassion always in our hearts,
Connie Kampschmidt Principal
Welcome, Sarah Rogers, Director of Ministry Please join us in welcoming our new Director of Ministry, Miss Sarah Rogers! As Director of Ministry, Sarah will coordinate campus ministry, faith formation and service activities. We are excited to have Sarah as part of the Mercy McAuley family!
Spirit Wear Permitted on Monday; Back in Uniform on Tuesday Students may wear Mercy McAuley spirit tops with appropriate length shorts on Monday. All students should be back in uniform Tuesday through Thursday. Friday is a usual Pack Pride Day. We look forward to some cooler temperatures!
News from the Parent Pack
Volunteers Needed for Harvest Home Fair - The Parent Pack is looking for volunteers to help staff two beer booths at the Harvest Home Fair September 10 - 12. The Parent Pack gets paid for providing volunteers, and all proceeds go back to Mercy McAuley. This is a fun event and a great way to meet other parents while giving back to the school! Sign up HERE to volunteer.
Minutes from Aug. 23 Meeting - Click HERE to view the minutes from the Aug. 23 Parent Pack Meeting. The next meeting is Monday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria. All parents are invited to attend! It's a great way to get involved and meet other parents. Any questions may be directed to parentpack@mercymcauley.org.
Congratulations, AP Scholars! Congratulations to the members of our Classes of 2021 and 2022 who received an Advanced Placement (AP) award for AP exams taken in 2020-21! Click HERE for the list of students who achieved these honors.
Class of 2022 Parents - Celebrate Your Senior with a Yearbook Ad! Calling all proud senior parents! Celebrate your daughter's milestones and accomplishments with a yearbook ad! Create and purchase your ad by May 12, 2022. Click HERE for details and to place your order.
Online Forms due today, Aug. 27 If you have not yet completed the online forms for your student, please do so as soon as possible. If you did not receive the email with the link to complete the forms, please contact Sharon Kroger at 681-1800 x1144 or krogers@mercymcauley.org. Thank you.
Athletic News
It's been a busy and HOT first couple of weeks. Thanks for all your cooperation as we navigate through the HEAT. It looks like the weekend will bring some cooler temps, and those will last into next week. Hang in there, and keep cool, athletes and fans!
Wolves Lucky Number - Wolves Lucky Number tickets are past due and need to be turned in ASAP. If you have not turned them in yet, please do so on Monday. You can turn them into Mrs. Brady in room 123 or Mrs. Harvey. This is required for all athletes.
Soccer/VB Gate and Concession - We have sent the links to sign up for volunteer jobs to all Fall teams. Please take a look and help us out when you can. If you would like to see the link for Fall needs, please reach out to Jen Brady. As a reminder, we ask all parents to work two volunteer job spots.
FACTS Bill - The fees for Fall sports will post to your FACTS account on September 3. The bill will need to be paid by September 13. Thanks for your patience with this process, and thanks in advance for taking care of this responsibility.
Cross Country - Tonight is Opening Night. Best of luck to the Cross Country team as they head to the Moeller Prime Time Invitational meet at Christ's Church in Mason, OH. Race times are 6:35 (JV) and 9:15 (Varsity).
Golf - Varsity posted a big WIN over GGCL opponent MND. Way to go Wolves...especially in the heat. Next week features Lakota West, Badin and McNicholas. JV has Seton, Fairfield and SUA next week. Good luck, Wolves!
Soccer - Thanks to the Wolfpack for a great hope opener vs NDA, KY. JV battled to a tie, and Varsity fought hard with a 1-3 loss. Both teams opened GGCL play at SUA and battled hard until the end. They travel to Badin and MND coming up!
Tennis - How hot is hot? Ask our tennis teams as the courts have been heating up! Upcoming matches include Ross, Badin and Seton. Keep working hard, Wolves.
Volleyball - It was a program sweep vs McNicholas at the season and home opener this week. It was great to have students and fans in the gym cheering loud! The teams begin league play with Seton and Ursuline next week. Go Wolves!
Grade School Sports Nights are Sept. 16 & 30
Grade School Soccer Night - Thursday, Sept. 16 6 p.m. (Varsity)
Grade School Volleyball Night - Thursday, Sept. 30 4:30 p.m. (JVB) 5:30 p.m. (JV) 6:30 p.m. (Varsity)
Updates from the School Nurse
Reporting COVID Tests - If your daughter tests positive for COVID-19, please report this to the school nurse, Kathleen Bartish, at bartishk@mercymcauley.org or (513) 681-1800 x1126. Thanks for your cooperation as we work to keep all students and employees healthy and in school.
Attention Senior Parents - All students entering the 12th grade for the 2021-22 school year must have a second dose of meningococcal vaccine (MCV4). The second dose must be administered on or after the 16th birthday. If the first dose of meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) was given on or after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required. Documentation with the Month/Date/Year of both meningococcal vaccines must be submitted to our school nurse, Kathleen Bartish, prior to the first day of school.
Mercy Health Blog - Check out these important reminders about drinking water and staying hydrated in this week's Mercy Health Blog.
Help us grow our Pack! Fall is a very busy season for recruitment, and we need your help in spreading the word about Open House, which is coming up on October 10. Please encourage your daughter to take an Open House yard sign to display in your yard. Signs are available in the marketing/admissions office on the first floor. Thank you!
Also, please encourage any 8th grade families you know to check out our Class of 2026 web page, which includes all the important details, deadlines and events regarding the admissions process. Shadow Day registration is also now open! Thanks for your help in spreading the word.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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September 27 • 7 p.m.
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