MMA Weekly • January 26, 2020 Announcements Welcome to the MMA Weekly!
Merion Mercy publishes the "MMA Weekly" every Sunday. The "MMA Weekly" covers important announcements, the school and athletics calendars, and other co-curricular updates. Since the calendar is subject to occasional adjustments, please be sure to check the live calendar throughout the week too.
Chorale Performance
Merion Mercy's Chorale is performing in the Rotary A Cappella Competition today at 1 p.m. at the Welsh Valley Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 at the door. By participating, each singing group is awarded $500 to present to the charity of its choice.
Merion Mercy Chorale has dedicated that money to go to an underserved Catholic school in Philadelphia that doesn't have a performing arts program. Along with Dr. Cara Latham, our music director, some of the Chorale students are helping to produce, direct, and choreograph The Wiz, Jr. there this year.
Click here to learn more.
Immersive Climate Study
As part of our school's foundational work to begin the strategic planning process, we will conduct an immersive climate study led by Trina Gary of Brown-Gary Associates, LLC.
Ms. Gary will visit campus January 29-31 and February 3 to meet with different groups to provide us with a professional, objective analysis of ourselves in light of our desire to be a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community. The results of the study will provide data to promote growth as we strive to "Live Mercy and Seek Justice." The study will also enable us to chart a strategic direction that meets the needs of our students, both today and in the future.
We have scheduled a meeting for under-represented parent groups at Merion as well as a meeting for all parents in our community.
Meetings will all take place in Meeting Room 257, upstairs near the art gallery. Parents do not need to register to attend. Please park in the parking lots near the back of the school and enter through the rear door.
Email Communications Reminder
If you change your email address, please notify Mrs. Kelley Glynn at kglynn@merion-mercy.com. If you hear that any parent/caregiver is not receiving emails, please contact Ms. Kate Hinckle at khinckle@merion-mercy.com.
Food Day Tuesday: RESTOCK THE SHELVES
Help "RESTOCK THE SHELVES" this Food Day Tuesday on January 28!
Thank you for all your past donations to the Fresh Choice Pantry at the Community Center at Visitation in the Kensington neighborhood. Merion's generosity has not gone unnoticed!
Please keep in mind our Food Day Tuesday event will fall on January 28 this month. It is our wish to help "RESTOCK THE SHELVES." We are asking for all types of non-perishable food donations, in particular, cereal and canned fruit.
Thank you for helping us "RESTOCK THE SHELVES"! Save the Dates Fashion Show
All are welcome–grandmothers, aunts, cousins, friends, sisters, and, of course, daughters and mothers/caregivers.
Students will be able to preview some of the exciting raffle prizes (and purchase raffle tickets) during lunches from Wednesday, February 12 through Friday, February 14. C'est magnifique!
Click here to register.
Lunch & Learn
MMA has graduated incredible women over the years who are doing amazing things in their careers. This year, Merion Mercy has launched Lunch & Learn sessions to further connect our alumnae community with current students. Lunch & Learn is a time for students to learn from recent MMA graduates who will share their stories and answer questions about their career paths. There are two more sessions planned for the school year: Tuesday, January 28 and Tuesday, March 24. Please encourage students to register for one or more! The alum guest on January 28 will be Dr. Kaitlyn Kennard '08. Click here to learn more about the January 28 event and/or refer your daughter to www.merion-mercy.com/lunchandlearn to register.
Dinner Dance
This year's Dinner Dance will be held at the Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill, PA on Friday, January 31 from 7 to 11 p.m. for all students, their fathers, and/or other father figures and caregivers in their lives. This annual event features fellowship, food, and fun with live music and memory-making. Details about this inclusive, exciting MMA tradition (including cost, menu, and RSVP instructions) were sent to parents, caregivers, and students via email last week. We look forward to hosting an enjoyable event! Recent News & Happenings Alumna and Current Columbia University Student Athlete Kelsey Farkas '16 Named to the 2020 U.S. Women's National Development Team Register and Learn More about the Practice High School Placement Test (HSPT) for 7th Graders on February 22 Weekly Calendar 10:01 AM - 10:41 AM Wednesday - January 29, 2020 All day Thursday - January 30, 2020 All day Friday - January 31, 2020 All day Athletics Calendar Monday - January 27, 2020 3:45 PM Bishop Shanahan Tuesday - January 28, 2020 3:30 PM Schafer Elementary School Thursday - January 30, 2020 3:45 PM Merion Mercy Academy Saturday - February 1, 2020 1:00 PM Merion Mercy Academy
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