Library Club and Junior Classical League Skype Event
On November 3rd two of our clubs joined forces to
host a Skype event with author Lesley Livingston. Ms. Livingston is the author of Young Adult
novel, The Valiant. Students had the opportunity to hear about the
research and writing process as well as ask questions and gain insight into the
publishing world.
Stargazing
Members of the Astronomy
clubs of Mercy and Xavier came together on the evening of Friday, November 18
to take in the night sky. Using
flashlights and car headlights, members walked to a field behind Xavier away
from the city lights. The evening was
clear and the temps not too cold as students used binoculars and a telescope to
get closer looks at the planet Mars and various star formations. This is an event that all agreed, should be
repeated.
Video/Announcement Board
One of the new
advancements that has come with the renovation of the cafeteria is our new
media board. Daily announcements are
projected each day during the lunch periods.
The hope is that the board will also be used for large group video
viewing and skype events. Be sure to
take a look when you are at Mercy for one of our many events!
Fake News
We have been hearing a great deal recently about the growing
presence of “Fake News” in places like Facebook and Twitter. It is important that our students develop a
critical eye as they search the web for information. A recent posting by Common Sense Media,
is helpful by
suggesting questions students can ask in order to discern which news stories
are indeed true and which fabricated.
Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization which I have found
useful with its review of educational applications and informational
articles. Click Here to view the article.
Upcoming Events:
December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Modified Schedule for School Mass
December 8 & 9 – Mercy/Xavier Drama Production, The
Crucible
December 10 – Middletown Exchange Concert at Mercy, 7:00
p.m.
December 14 – Mercy Winter Concert, 7:00 p.m.
December 19 – PJs for Peace collection – If a student
brings in a $5 donation or Pajamas for a homeless teenage girl she may wear her
own PJs that day.
Christmas Break – Wednesday, December 21 thru to Monday,
January 2nd. Classes resume
Tuesday, January 3rd.
Have a Blessed Christmas and Joy-filled New Year.