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February News
posted on 01/31/12 @ 08:36am
Happy February to all of you! The school year is half over, and, hopefully, the better half is still to come. We began the third quarter/second semester on January 30 and are looking forward to good teaching and good learning throughout this quarter. Students will receive their second report cards on February 6, and with these grades they can chart the path ahead into the second semester. Many students are performing to the best of their abilities, and they deserve our congratulations. Some need to take corrective action. Thank you for staying informed of your sons’ and daughters’ progress and for “staying the course” in encouragement and support for your sons and daughters. Visit PowerSchool often and find out the latest information on grades, attendance, and demerit count.
There is something special for each class this month. I invite you to check our web calendar for the full look at the events of February and early March.
Each freshman will take a long look at his/her “first-choice and second-choice” shops by spending a typical day (two shop periods) with the sophomores in that trade.
Some of our older students and faculty are gearing up for our seventh Operation Katrina-Lee trip to upstate Pennsylvania to assist in the rebuilding of the area. This Towanda, PA area, ravaged by the flood from Tropical Storm Lee, is in need of our skills and service. Twenty juniors and seniors, along with members of the faculty, will offer a full week of service. Stay tuned for more details on Operation Katrina-Lee 7.
Many students continue their community service. Thank you for encouraging the completion of the ten required hours. The report card will show the number of hours to date. These hours must be finished by graduation or promotion to the next grade.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 1. Typically, these conferences are for failing or underachieving grades and/or behavior or effort concerns. Information will be mailed to you if MVHS is requesting you and your children’s presence at these meetings. The report card envelope will contain information for a parent-requested conference. No classes are held this day.
Circle March 4 on your calendars and join other members of the Mercy community at a “Family Mass” at 10AM.
Our annual food drive, BreadBasketBall, begins on March 5 and extends to March 23. Thanks for doing as much as you can do to help others.
Stay tuned for an announcement for the date and topic of our second Parent Gathering and Information Session. The last session on November 30 about Internet Safety was a big success.
Of special importance to all of us is Winterfest. For many years now, the Mercy community has joined together to provide a day of fun for our friends with challenges/disabilities. On Saturday, February 11, administrators, faculty, and students will gather with students from other schools to be buddies for the day and to bring joy to our guests. Many companies and individuals help us to make this day possible, and we are grateful to all of these benefactors. Our coins from earlier in the year take care of most of the expenses for the day as well. After many hours of fun and lots of excitement, all of us can recognize the many blessings which God gives to us each day. We give to our friends this day and receive much more in return. This Winterfest day is a big example of Mercy in action, of students and teachers uniting for the joy of others. It is service with many smiles!!! Thank you for allowing your sons and daughters to participate in this worthwhile event.
If you would, I ask that you pass on several pieces of news. If you know any current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students from the closing Archdiocesan high schools, please encourage them to come on Saturday, February 4, in the morning for Open House or just contact the Admissions Office. If you know any parents of eighth graders, remind them to consider Mercy as a choice for their children and ask them to contact Mr. Donahue for admission details. The Spring Open House (April 1) is designed for seventh graders or any eighth graders who would like to see MVHS in action. Your good word to others about Mercy is appreciated. We, at Mercy, count on your support.
In conclusion, may you feel the warmth of God’s love for you and your family members.
Best wishes for peace and happiness,
Sister Susan Walsh
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Sr. Susan Walsh, RSM
Email: swalsh@mercyvhs.org
Biography:
Phone extension: 114
Sister Susan Walsh, R.S.M., a former Math teacher at Mercy, returned in the summer of 2001 to assume the position of Vice Principal. After six years as Vice Principal, Sister Susan enthusiastically assumes her new role as Principal for the 2007-08 school year. As the school's educational leader, Sister Susan will work closely with the faculty, staff, student and parents to promote excellence in all academic, vocational, spiritual, athletic and extra-curricular programs. She will provide, with the President, Sister Rosemary, personal and visible leadership for the Mercy School Community related to the mission and goals of the school. With Ms. Catherine Glatts, the Vice Principal, Sister Susan will encourage and support all educational undertakings and daily functions of the school.
Sister Susan brings many years of elementary and secondary experience, having taught mathematics at Gwynedd-Mercy Academy and MVHS as well as math, science and theology in seventh and eighth grade in several elementary schools. Sister Susan served as principal at St. Malachy School for seven years. Her love for students and her pride in their accomplishments brighten her days. She enjoys her work with the faculty and staff in building community here at Mercy and with the wonderfully talented students in preparing them for lives of compassionate and competent service. She tresures her 11 years of ministry at Mercy and awaits many more years in this circle of Mercy.
Sister Susan is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Sister earned a Masters degree in the Teaching of Mathematics from Villanova University and Secondary School Principal Certification from St. Joseph’s University. Her undergraduate studies in mathematics were completed at Gwynedd Mercy College. She attended Archbishop Wood High School and St. David School in Willow Grove.
Outside Mercy, Sister Susan is a member of the Board of Trustees of Gwynedd Mercy Academy, Elementary Division. Sister is a parishioner of St. Malachy and active in the School Committee there. She is at home on the tennis court and playing fields and is a fan of all the extracurricular endeavors of the students. Sister Susan enjoys reading books and watching movies. Most of all, she loves being Aunt Sue to her niece and nephews and a friend to her friends.
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