Discover Mercy Registration
5th, 6th and 7th grade girls and parents are invited to join us for Discover Mercy!
- Saturday, March 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Activities, Food, and Fun!!! The School Store will be open from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Registration Deadline: March 20th, 2019
Schedule of the Day
- 8:45 – 9:00 Pick up Activity Schedule - Foyer
- 9:00 – 9:25 Prayer & Opening - Gymnasium
- 9:30 – 10:30 Activity Session 1
- 10:35 – 11:35 Activity Session 2
- 11:40 – 12:15 Lunch in the Cafeteria
- 12:20 – 1:00 Closing Comments & Performances by Mercy/Xavier “Vocal Dimension” Show Choir & Mercy Dance Team
Student Activities
- Beginner’s Yoga - Practicing yoga is beneficial to mind, body and spirit. Join Certified Yoga Instructor, Grace Higgins, Mercy Class of 2020, to learn more about this meditative exercise. Wear comfortable clothes. Mats will be provided. Namaste.
- Cheerleading Clinic – Learn cheers and find out about high school competitive cheerleading from the Mercy girls who cheer for the Xavier football and the Mercy basketball teams. Please wear sneakers.
- Chemistry of Tie-Dyeing & Chemistry Demos – Begin with basic instruction in tie-dyeing and then create your own design on a T-shirt. You will take home your custom-made T-shirt. Experience high school chemistry through various demonstrations.
- Creative Writing - Explore language and word play in this seminar geared toward aspiring writers and avid readers.
- Cupcake Decorating – Take a "tip" from a professional baker and learn how to make beautiful rosettes. You will take home your tasty creations.
- Mad about Math - The first place finishing Mercy Math Team invites you to join them for problem solving, playing games, and getting to know your fellow math-lovers! Donuts will be provided.
- Mercy Dance Team – Get moving with Mercy’s Dance team and learn their hip hop routine! Please wear comfortable clothes.
- Paint the Town – Paris is “The City of “Lights” and full of cultural icons and art! Participate in an interactive workshop of painting, music and French language. Students will bring their canvas home.
- Show Choir Workshop – Meet the members of the award-winning Mercy/Xavier “Vocal Dimension” Show Choir and learn a routine! Please wear comfortable clothing.
- Theater Arts Workshop - Join us for this fun interactive theater workshop which will include theater games, improvisation and scene study and having fun connecting with each other through theater!
Parent Activities
During the time your daughter is enjoying Discover Mercy Day, you are invited to visit us as well! You will have the opportunity to participate in your choice of the following sessions:
- Admissions Process & Questions for the Administration, School Guidance Department Personnel & Students
- Alumnae Panel
- Parent-to-Parent – Current Parents Answer your Questions
- School Tour – Join Mercy Students on a Guided Tour of the Campus
- Pre-registration for parental sessions is not necessary.
The School Store will be open from 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Diane Santostefano, Director of Admissions at 860-346-6659 x115 or admissions@mercyhigh.com.