MOUNT MERCY ACADEMY May 2009 Newsletter VOLUME 6, ISSUE 58

S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T :

♦ May 3: May Mass—May Crowning

♦ May 4-8: ARTS WEEK at MMA

♦ May 4-15: AP Exams-details inside

♦ May 5: 7:30 PM–

Mercy Center Auditorium – Spring Concert

♦ May 5: 7:30 PM -Homecoming Event for Alumnae

♦ May 8: Election Rally

♦ May 8: 7:00 PM– Kloc’s Grove– Senior Prom

♦ May 11: Student Government Elections

♦ May 12: 6:30 PM-Incoming Freshmen Orientation

♦ May 14: 7:00 PM– OLV Bas-cilica-Baccalaureate Mass

♦ May 21: Feast of the Ascension– School Mass

♦ May 22: Last day of Classes for Seniors

♦ May 22-23: National Debate Tournament at MMA

♦ May 25: NO SCHOOL– Memorial Day

♦ May 26-27-28: Senior Exams

♦ May 28: 8th Grade Language Placement Exam

♦ May 29: Senior Luncheon

A Message from our Principal Sincerely, Paulette C. Gaske Principal

May, 2009 Dear Parents and Guardians, Every time I reach this point in the school year, I marvel about how quickly the school year has passed by. We are now in the last quarter and we will be facing final exams. During the first two weeks of May students will be taking Advanced Placement exams and during the last week of May our seniors will be facing their final exams as Mercy students! Of course, June will be here with the full battery of school and Regents exams. How are we preparing for this inevitable conclusion to the school year? We need you to help us impress upon your daughter that exam preparation begins NOW! Our teachers have scheduled review classes that she should be attending. Your daughter should have review books for many of the Regents subjects and she should be using those books to her advantage. Review classes alone will not guarantee success on exams. Much of the work in preparing for finals must be done by the student herself. Please help us to help your daughter. Inquire about review classes and what she plans to attend. If she claims not to have homework on a given evening, encourage her to spend that “free” time reviewing for one of her finals. The more time and effort she puts into preparing for final exams, the more suc-cessful she will be on those exams. This is also a good time to review your daughter’s course selections for next year. If you are not satisfied with her choices or she has not shared those with you, please give the counselor a call. Our master schedule will be built based on your daughter’s choices and the more accurate we are with course selection, the better chance your daughter will have to get the courses she wants. Your daughter’s selection of course should be based on what her plans are for the future, where she plans to go to college and what requirements those institutions have. If you haven’t had that conver-sation with your daughter, I urge you to do so today! This will help her to avoid disappointment in the future. Enjoy this lovely month. Enjoy your beautiful daughters. Happy Mother’s Day to all of our wonderful Mercy mothers. Say a special prayer to Our Lady to whom this month is dedicated. I will pray that she watches over the entire Mercy Community. Sincerely, Paulette Gaske Principal

Principal Mrs. Gaske places the National Honor Society hood on

MMA Junior Maggie Higgins

Accredited by The Middle States

Association of Colleges and

Schools

MMA 3rd Quarter Honors Assembly The MMA 3rd Quarter Honors Assembly was held on Friday, April 24,

2009 in the Mercy Center Auditorium. The entire student body stood in honor of the Senior Class as they proceeded into the auditorium for the last assembly of their high school career. The Seniors entered through the flags of Mercy blue and white, as “Standing on the Shoulders”, a song favored by Mercy high schools across the country, was played. The Senior Student Government and Class Officers offered inspira-tional “Words of Wisdom” to the underclasswomen, advising them among other things to become involved, be kind, be true to themselves, stop and smell the roses, and remember that some of the things they learned in kinder-garten hold true even today. Honor cards were distributed to those students who earned first honors, averaging between 95%-100% for the 3rd marking period. Dr. Karen Huffman, MMA Science Teacher and Moderator of the McAuley Chapter of the National Honor Society, called the names of the newest members, who were inducted into NHS on April 28th. Academic Awards were presented to students achieving high honors in individual subject areas and Mrs. Paula Penepent, MMA Religion Teacher honored student members of the Mercy Speaks organization. Spirit of Mercy Awards, presented to students, staff and faculty mem-bers of the Mercy Community for demonstrating the qualities and charisms of Catherine McAuley, were presented to MMA teachers Mrs. Jean Campbell, Mr. Doug Webster, Ms. Pat Burns, Ms. Cheryl Kisiel and to MMA Senior Hannah Owczarczak for Mercy hospitality, compassionate presence, justice and/or lov-ing kindness. MMA Principal Mrs. Paulette Gaske recognized those seniors who earned the privilege of carrying the McAuley Rose at Graduation. A yellow McAuley Rose, named in honor of the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Mother Catherine McAuley, is presented at graduation to those seniors who have devoted over 125 hours of service to school, church and/or the commu-nity over their four years in high school. One hundred hours of service is a graduation requirement at Mount Mercy. Over 75% of the Senior Class of 2009 will carry the McAuley Rose on Graduation Day. Mrs. Gaske also announced the Top Twenty Seniors, those students whose GPA ranks them at the top of their class for their four years at MMA. Those students are: Sarah Antowski, Jane Bednarz, Amanda Cammarano, Colleen Cannan, Leah Clancy, Meredith Graber, Melissa Graham, Rachel Hore, Danielle Koch, Madeline Krautsak, Angela Kresic, Molly Lynch, Meghan Mathewson, Jordan Novak, Megan Pericak, Meg Recktenwald, Elizabeth Robinson, Lydia Rola. Danielle Vaccaro, Theresa Waz. Also, the Salutatorian and Valedictorian of the Class of 2009 were an-nounced by Mrs. Gaske. Congratulations are extended to Valedictorian Mere-dith Graber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Buttino of West Seneca and Saluta-torian Melissa Graham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Graham of Orchard Park.

Meredith Graber offers “Words of Wisdom” to the underclasswomen at the 3rd quarter

Honors Assembly.

MMA Seniors Denise Pina and Jasmine Berry proceed into the Mercy Center Auditorium for

their last Assembly.

Michael LaFever, Ed.D., Dean of Program Development and Enrollment Management at Trocaire College, meets with Mercy students

after a presentation on preparing for college and career.

Assistant Principal Mrs. Staszak presents a bouquet and certificate to English Teacher

Ms. Burns as she is recognized as a Spirit of Mercy recipient.

MMA PHOTO ALBUM

Right: New members of the McAuley Chapter of the National Honor Society gather for a photo:

Back row: Emily Williams, Lydia Rola, Kathleen Battaglia, Rachel Schroeder, Katherine Purcell, Alana Stempien, Alexxa Brown, Stephanie Klajbor, Margaret Bender,

Alison Hadley, Amber Martin Front row: Emily Piegay, Jaclyn Faliero, Paige Wesolowski, Emilie Miazga,

Margaret Higgins, Chelsea Ulrich, Molly Reedy, Carleen McCarthy, Patricia Bundt, Margaret Marinaro

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION

The beautiful Mercy Center Chapel was the setting for the McAuley Chap-ter of the National Honor Society In-duction Ceremony which took place on Tuesday, April 30, 2009. The Mount Mercy Academy McAuley Chapter of the National Honor society is com-prised of students who do more than make the Honor Roll. Students must show outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leader-ship, and character to be considered for NHS. These criteria for selection form the foundation upon which the organization and its activities are built. The ceremony, attended by family and friends of the inductees, opened with a prayer, offered by MMA NHS member Senior Kaitlin Krug, followed by the introduction, explained by Meghan Mathewson and the history, by Christine Lauber. After a traditional ritual of the lighting of symbolic NHS candles, the presentation of candi-dates was announced by MMA Assis-tant Principal Mrs. Margaret Staszak and investiture of hoods presided by Principal Mrs. Paulette Gaske, and Dr. Karen Huffman, MMA Science Depart-ment faculty member. The keynote speaker for the evening was the sister of MMA Senior and NHS member Deborah Giermek, Ms. Jen Giermek, of the MMA Class of 1999, currently an optometrist in Brooklyn, N.Y. Ms. Giermek advised the induc-tees not to worry if they change their mind about their chosen course of study while in college. She proceeded to advise the students to follow the path they are most drawn to and they will find what it is they are meant to do in life. MMA Senior Meghan Mathewson offered closing remarks. A reception was held in the Academy Dining Hall following the ceremony.

Back Row: L-R: Melissa Graham, Colleen Cannan, Elizabeth Robinson, Megan Pericak, Theresa Waz, Meghan Mathewson, Danielle Vaccaro, Molly Lynch, Angela Kresic

Middle Row: Leah Clancy, Meg Recktenwald, Rachel Hore, Sarah Antowski, Madeline Krautsak, Danielle Koch Bottom Row: Jane Bednarz, Lydia Rola, Meredith Graber, Jordan Novak, Amanda Cammarano

MMA Class of 2009 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced

MMA STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Melissa Graham, Class of 2009 Salutatorian, and Meredith

Graber, MMA Class of 2009 Valedictorian, are presented with bouquets at the Honors Assembly

Mount Mercy Academy Principal Mrs. Paulette Gaske announced the names of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2009 at the high school’s 3rd Quarter Hon-ors Assembly which was held on Friday, April 24, 2009 in the Mercy Center Auditorium. Congratulations are extended to Salutatorian Melissa Graham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Graham of Orchard Park, who will welcome parents, families and guests to the Commencement Cere-mony on June 7, 2009 at Kleinhan’s Music Hall, and to Valedictorian Meredith Graber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Buttino of West Seneca, who will extend words of farewell and encouragement to her classmates at Gradua-tion. Miss Graham will attend SUNY Geneseo, where she plans to study pre-medicine/biology. Miss Graber will at-tend Franciscan University at Steubenville on an academic scholarship where she will study International Business.

MMA SENIOR CLASS OF 2009 TOP TWENTY

Biology Review schedule:

All reviews will be held in room 4 (Miss Nuttle’s room) For each review, come prepared:

• Bring your review book (McDougal Littell Biology Regent’s Review with the baby alligator)

• Pre-read the section in the review book by reading the Main Idea’s Have questions! Times:

Tuesday’s 7:30 – 7:50 AM Tuesday’s 2:50 – 3:20 PM

Wednesday’s 2:50 – 3:20 PM Thursday’s 7:30 – 7:50 AM Thursday’s 2:50 – 3:20 PM

And every BDF during advisement in the dining hall

Week Topic and NYS Lab Pages in the review book

April 20 – 25 Scientific inquiry and Making Connections lab 3 - 13

April 27 – May 1 Nature of living organisms, cell and Diffusion across a membrane lab

27 - 41

May 4 – May 8 Processes of life – Cellular Respiration and Pho-tosynthesis

55 - 62

May 11 – May 15 Homeostasis and the body systems

73 – 81, 104 - 107

May 18 – May 22 Mitosis and meiosis – cellular reproduction 93 – 96, 103

May 25 – May 29 DNA, Transcription, translation, and Botanus curus Biodiversity lab

97 – 101, 107 - 111

June 1 – June 5 Ecology and the Human Impact on the Environ-ment

141 – 150, 163 - 173

June 8 – June 12 Evolution, Natural Selection and the Beaks of Finch lab

123 - 131

LATIN REGENTS INFORMATION FROM MAGISTER TREMBLAY

Junior students in Latin 3 must take the Part 1 of the Comprehensive Exam by June 15TH; meetings with Magister Tremblay are available before and after school, as well as select times during mutually free blocks of

the day. Also, review for that final is available during Advisement on ACE days.

REGENTS REVIEW INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS TEACHERS ARE OFFERING EXTRA REVIEW SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS—

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND!!

Earth Science Review Classes are held every Tuesday and

Wednesday from 2:45 to about 3:30-3:45 in room 17.

Earth Science Exam projects are due

May 7th for ACE classes and May 8th for BDF classes.

Mercy Learning Online-2009 Information for Summer Study

Summer 2009

Welcome to Mercy Learning Online for Summer 2009. Mercy Learning Online is an initiative of the Network for Mercy Edu-cation. Through this program schools, faculty and students collaborate with one another, sharing resources and contrib-uting to building an excellent program. The program is de-signed to provide each teacher and student with a rewarding experience—learning in an online environment. This booklet is also posted online at www.emercyed.org.

Mercy Learning Online participants accept its Code of Conduct. Accessing the program indicates acceptance of the code. It is posted at www.emercyed.org.

Dates Summer School ½ credit courses begin June 22 and con-clude July 23, 2009. Credit courses include those being taken for the first time and credit recovery courses being taken to earn credit for courses failed during the previous academic year. The Skills course in Pre-Algebra begins June 22 and concludes July 16, 2009.

Offerings

Credit Courses-½ credit-June 22-July 23, 2009.

American Government—N SS01 Art History—N-A01 Creative Writing—N-E01 Economics—N-SS02

Health—N-SP01 Introduction to Psychology—N-SS03 Fitness—N-P01 Sociology—N-SS05

Credit Recovery Courses - for students who need to earn ½ credit due to failure during the academic year.

June 22—July 23, 2009

Theology – 9-10 – New Testament –N-T01 Theology – 11-12-Mercy and Justice—N-T03

English – Grade 9—N-E02 English – Grade 10—N-E03 English – 11-12—N-E04 Biology –N-S01

Algebra 1—N-M01 Geometry N-M03

Mathematical Skills Course - for incoming 9th graders or 8th

graders In Mercy schools. A summer review and/or course for developing skills.

June 22—July 16, 2009

MORE REGENTS EXAM REVIEW INFORMATION……. The West Seneca School District will be offering Regents exam review courses for four Saturdays starting May 16 running through June 13. The fee is $24 per course and they are offering 2 sections (two different time slots) per course. The courses are Math B, Integrated Algebra, Earth Sci-ence, Living Environment, Chemistry, Global II, English III, and US History. Please contact MMA Guidance Counselor Mrs. Katie LoTempio at 825-8796 x 209 for more information.

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Swine Flu Precaution:

Dear Parents,

This letter is to inform you that the State of New York has entered a heightened surveillance stage resulting from the presence of a swine flu virus that is making people sick in several states, including New York State, and also in Mexico. Although, to date, only mild illness has occurred in the United States, we realize that many people are worried and we hope this letter will help address your concerns. Despite confirmed cases of swine flu in a private school in Queens, New York City, we believe students can safely attend classes and schools will remain open at this time (with the exception of the school in Queens at which confirmed cases were discovered).

At this time, the state and local health departments have advised us that students can continue to come to school, as long as they are not sick and do not think they have flu symptoms. Flu-like symptoms include: fever (over 100 degrees F.), feverishness, cough, sore throat, runny nose, or stuffy nose. Additional symptoms may be experienced with swine flu, including muscle pain, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. Flu spreads easily. If you suspect your child is getting the flu, it is important that he/she does not attend school or go anywhere else—such as group childcare, the mall, or sporting events—where other people would be exposed to flu germs. It is also important to teach your children how to reduce their risk of getting the flu and protect others from infection.

Teach your children to wash their hands often. Washing with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds is ideal (that’s about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice).

Teach your children the proper use of hand sanitizer. Gels, rubs, and hand wipes all work well, as long as they contain at least 60% alcohol. Hand wipes must be disposed of properly. Always read and follow label instructions when using hand sanitizer.

Teach your children to keep their hands away from their face and avoid touching their mouth, nose, or eyes.

Teach your children to cover coughs and sneezes with tissues or by coughing into the inside of their elbow. Cough or sneeze into your sleeve—not your hands!

Help your children to learn these healthy habits by setting a good example and always doing them yourself.

If we all practice good hygiene, health officials believe we can limit the spread of swine flu in our school at this time. We are consulting with local health officials regarding best cleaning practices for infection control in our buildings.

While the current situation does not warrant school closure, if swine flu continues to spread and more students become ill, it may become neces-sary to close schools for a period of time. We are working with our School Nurse and County Health officials to monitor the situation here and will make all decisions in consultation with them and state officials. We will inform parents immediately if the situation changes and it becomes neces-sary to close schools.

If schools are closed, please do not make arrangements—such as sending children to a friend’s home or group childcare—that will put them in close contact with other children. It is important to plan ahead. Have a family discussion now to consider options in advance of the event of a school closing.

Please stay informed by paying attention to media reports. You may also get information at www.cdc.gov, www.nyhealth.gov, www.schoolhealthservicesny.com, or the 24 hour toll-free hotline that New Yorkers across the State can use to get answers to their questions. The hotline is 1-800-808-1987. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children and our schools healthy.

Dear Senior,

This is a very exciting time in your life before you know it, graduation will be here! I’d like to take the opportunity to give you, as a departing senior, a few last minute health suggestions.

It might be a good time to discuss with your parents if you should change from pediatrics to adult medicine, as this is a good time to schedule an appointment with your physician for a college or pre-employment physical exam. You may need or want a tetanus/Pertussis booster, the meningococcal vaccine to provide protection against one form of meningitis. There is also a vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus, the major cause of cervical cancer in women. Discuss these with your parents and physician. Bring your up dated immuni-zation record to the health office, so that the vaccine dates can be recorded on your permanent health record and forward to your next academic endeavor.

This is a fun time of year with many celebrations. It is also a time of year when seniors can be reckless and may take risks they may not have taken before. Please keep these points tucked in the back of your mind as you celebrate your achievements. Motor vehicles of any sort must not be used recklessly. Cars are machines, and people are fragile. At this time of year we are always reminded of a senior who was accidentally killed in the parking lot by his friend when hopping on moving cars in the school parking lot. Wear seat belts! Keep your eyes on the road. Do not interfere with the driver. If you’re driving, keep both hands on the wheel and your attention on the road. Do not bend down to pick up something that falls. Do not rely on a passenger to make driving decisions for you. Let someone else an-swer/talk/reply to phone calls while driving. Celebrate unimpaired, and be high on life. Do not underestimate how impaired your judgment can become under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and other drugs. Call your parents, friends, or a taxi if you need a safe ride home. If you are a smoker, consider quitting. According to the CDC, within 20 minutes of quitting, your heart rate drops; 12 hours after quitting carbon monoxide levels in your blood drop to normal…be kind to your body. Most importantly of all, make room in your busy life for God. Best wishes, Nurse Kathy.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

If your daughter is going to be late to school or absent for the day please call the Attendance Office by 8:15AM. Please do not call the Main Office. The Attendance of-fice needs to know that she is safe and has your permis-sion to be absent or tardy. If she is late due to an appointment please have her bring in a slip from the doctor/dentist’s office. Most medical offices have form letters or slips that can be printed at the time of checkout. If she has an early dismissal for an appointment please write a note, accompanied by the appointment slip from the doctor’s office, and have your daughter bring it to the At-tendance Office, room 111, first thing in the morning. If you have made a last-minute appointment please call me to make early dismissal arrangements. Do not call your daughter’s cell phone or just show up to get her out of class. If she is absent please write an excuse stating her full name, date of absence and reason for the absence. If she has been seen by a doctor please have him/her write a script stating why and when she missed school, including any restrictions or special requests. A written excuse is required even if you have called to inform me that your daughter will be absent or tardy. Please feel free to copy and use the form to the right. It is a standard school excuse. I appreciate your cooperation concerning our attendance policy and the safety of your daughter(s). Please call if you have any questions or refer to your daughter’s agenda, pages 12 and 15. If you would like to get a copy of the “Home-To-School Note” please refer to my webpage: http://myteacherpages.com/webpages/jfruth

Thank You, Mrs. Joyce Fruth Attendance Office

Home-To-School Note Mt. Mercy Academy

Name ________________________________

Today’s Date __________________________

Was absent on ___________________

Because ________________________

Will be picked up early today at ________O’clock

by ______________________

Because ________________________

Was late today because ____________

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Parent Signature ___________________________

Notes from the Music Department Mt. Mercy’s annual Spring Concert will be held in the Mercy Center Auditorium Tues-day, May 5 at 7:30. Presale tickets are now available in the bookstore, or may be purchased at the door. Tickets are $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and senior citizens. Complimentary tickets are available to the class of 2013, and may be re-served by calling 825-8796 ext. 312. All seats are reserved. Auditions for the 2009 – 2010 “Pure Magic” Show Choir will take place Sunday, May 17, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Choral Room. Please enter door # 6. For more information, call Mr. Kirisits at 825-8796. Auditions for the “Magic Belles” Handbell Choir will take place May 6 – 8 in the Choral Room during study halls, advisement, and before and after school. The group is open to students who will be Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors next year.

Congratulations to the MMA Magic Belles Handbell Choir, Gold Medal winners at the Southeast Music Festival in Orlando, Florida, and to the MMA Pure Magic Show Choir and Women’s Choir, for their Silver Medal place at the same festival. We are proud of you!

Congratulations MMA Latin Students!

Certificates of Merit for outstanding performance on the

National Latin Exam have been awarded to Danielle Vaccaro ’09 and Emilie Miazga

’10 (Latin 3),and Katie Schafer ’10 (Latin 1).

Scholarship Awards

The 2009 Scholarship for Academic Excellence awards, sponsored by the NY State Education Department have been

awarded to MMA Seniors Madeline Krautsak ($1500), Theresa

Waz ($500), Melissa Graham ($500) and Meredith Graber ($500).

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Queens of Cakes Katie Schaefer and Christine Lauber! Thanks to all who bid on their favorite cake. Proceeds benefit the Library Media Center.

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JUNIOR PROM PHOTOS

MMA UNIFORM ADDITIONAL COMPONENT

In addition to the MMA uniform skort and slacks, students next year will have the option to wear a gray box pleated skirt. MMA uniform components are sold ONLY through Flynn and O’Hara Uniform Company and may be purchased online through their website. The Flynn and O’Hara uniform pieces are of a much better quality than those you may find elsewhere and have a money back guarantee in many cases. More information will follow in the June Newsletter. Pictured is McKayla Burvid wearing the new uniform skirt.

GIRLS HOCKEY LEAGUE INFORMATION

Any girl who is interested in playing on a Msgr. Martin Varsity Ice Hockey team is invited to come out and skate on

Saturday, May 16, 2009, @ 8:30-9:50am, on Olympic Rink at the Amherst Pepsi Center.

The cost will be $10.00/player and will be due at registration beforehand.

The girls ages should be: 8th graders who have committed to a Catholic High School –through Current High School Juniors. Please be sure to be in full equipment.

4th of July

Mara is surrounded by friends Meghan, Madelyn, Kaitlin, Emily, Lindsay,

Maggie and Emily at the junior prom

Kathleen and Carleen know that yellow was the color of the night at prom.

Rachel Missal, looking lovely at prom, and her date dance the night away

Katie, Emily and Connie make beautiful memories at prom

SENIOR PROM AND POST PROM

The MMA Senior Prom will be held at Kloc’s Grove on Friday, May 8, 2009 from 7-10:00 PM. This is a memorable event for our students and we want them to enjoy the evening and have a wonderful time. Parents, please understand that according to the New York State law and “Dram Shop Law”, parents sponsoring a party where under-aged persons have access to alcohol will be subjecting themselves to potential criminal and civil liability. We encourage you to create clear, consistent and no-use messages for your daughter concerning alcohol and other substances.

We are in need of help for the post-prom most especially at the time the event will run from 11:30 PM to 4:00 AM. If you can volunteer for all or any portion of the night it would be most greatly appreciated. The event is filled with interactive video games, prizes and fun for our students and their dates. It’s all to help keep our girls safe! Thanks for considering helping out that evening. Please contact the Main Office at 825-8796 X 201 for more information on how to help.

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SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE MAY 26, 27, 28 2009 DATE TIME EXAM ROOM TEACHER

Tuesday

May 26, 2009 "A" Day

8:00 - 10:00 AM

Math 12 Calculus

Course IV Course IV Math 3B

Statistics

205 205 208 210 210 208

Ganzenmuller

Samul Webster

Augustyniak Augustyniak Mr. Webster

8:00 -10:00 AM

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French I

French IV Spanish IV

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Accordino

Pfieffer

DATE TIME EXAM ROOM TEACHER

Wednesday May 27, 2009

"B" Day

8:00 AM- 10:00 AM

English IV

205 210

Burke

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

LL

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"B" Day

11:30-2:30

Con. Physics /

Physics Chemistry

205 16 205

Fix

Bianchi

11:30 -2:30

Con. Physics / Physics

Chemistry

LL Fix

Bianchi

Thursday May 28, 2009

“C” day

8:00-10:00

Participation in Gov’t

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Howard

8:00-10:00

Economics

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McCrea

8:00-10:00

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Thursday May 28, 2009

“C” day

Noon-2:00

NO EXAMS

Mount Mercy Academy is Proud to Announce 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls Kaitlyn Reusch Julia Setlock Nashomi Shaffer Michele Stephenson MaryKathryn Sum-brum Caeli Tucker Stephanie Villafranca Kateri Walsh Heather Yablin Christine Ziemer Merit Roll Danelle Backert Siobhan Baggott Stephanie Ciszek Zakeria Cole Tonie Davis-Reinard Alyssa Erazo Samantha Girdlestone Lynn Goosman Patricia Klemenich Rebecca Laks Holli Leonard Kathryn Lickfeld Caroline Nicholas Yumi Ohashi Denise Pina Kelly Quinlan Molly Reedy Meghan Seager Jenny Vu Sarah Zeis Class of 2010 First Honors Margaret Bender Sarah Bevilacqua Alexxa Brown Ryan Casey Alison Hadley Kathleen Kamien Stephanie Klajbor Margaret Marinaro Rachel Schroeder Alana Stempien Molly Walsh Paige Wesolowski Second Honors Jenna Bezilla Patricia Bundt Madelyn Eagen Constance Evaniak Mary Gangloff Samantha Goldbach

Class of 2009 First Honors Kathleen Battaglia Jane Bednarz Amanda Camma-rano Colleen Cannan Leah Clancy Morgan Donovan Deborah Giermek Meredith Graber Melissa Graham Colleen Harter Karissa Hejna Joelle Ilecki Jessica Kane Amanda Kelley Danielle Koch Madeline Krautsak Kaitlin Krug Molly Lynch Amanda Maroney Meghan Mathewson Jordan Novak Fallon Ormond Hannah Owczarczak Megan Pericak Meg Recktenwald Emily Reid Elizabeth Robinson Lydia Rola Jillian Schultz Amanda Sperrazza Christina Stock Danielle Vaccaro Theresa Waz Second Honors Caitlyn Bartoszek Danielle Cook Meghan Ebert Jaclyn Faliero Amie Hart Caitlyn Heitzhaus Rachel Hore Ashley Huber Kaitlyn Keisic Stephanie Kidder Angela Kresic Nicole Krug Christine Lauber Jerilyn Maloney Katherine McCor-mick Bryana O'Brien Angela Oestereich Lucille Perry

Samantha Goldbach Katelyn Grimm Samantha Kankiewicz Caitlin Keane Shannon Kulbacki Amber Martin Emilie Miazga Emily Piegay Hannah Rosolowski Elizabeth Rozeski Katie Schaefer Rachel Smith Karen Straub Chelsea Ulrich Kelly Webster Merit Roll Chelsea Courier Alison Deacon Kelly Hall Margaret Higgins Stephanie Koch Alexis Martinez Carleen McCarthy Meghan McCormick Emily Murphy Samantha Nelson Rachel Norton Noel Ormond Elizabeth Sikora Veronica Staub Tracy Thomas Class of 2011 First Honors Carly Andriaccio Victoria Dedloff Rebecca Fink Emilie Fose Krista Ganis Bridget Jackson Stephanie Khoury Sarah Kraus Kathryn Loops Katherine Marren Leah Moran Rylie Schreiber Amanda Stachowski Rachel Suchocki Brittany Wolf

Second Honors Ashley Brennan Quinn Cassidy Chelsea Courtade Amy Hummel Molly Krug Christine Marks Margaret McDonald Ashley Mulichak Marley Robertson Jillian Rybczynski Nicole Tombolesi Hannah Walter Molly Webster Merit Roll Karly Buntich Chelsie Crawford Michelle Domes Breanne Flynn Stephanie George Leigha Gibson Catherine Kasianowicz Caitlin McBratney Shannon McHugh Kaitlyn Murphy Diane Orosz Elizabeth Redanz Jessica Sawyer Cassie Schaefer Amelia Skagias Class of 2012 First Honors Emily Anderson Cara Barnes Rachel Bellis Alison Benz Heather Buck Megan Cheney Emily Diaz Meghan Fitzgerald Jenna Gleason Abigail Helliwell Kelly Hess Isobel Johnston Elizabeth Krug Rebecca Kurzawa Kayla Larson Janelle Lauciello

LynnMarie Miller Alexandria Moss Erynn Motak Stephanie Newman Victoria Riso Ashley Skipper Charlene Takacs Second Honors Alyssa Buranich Kristi Casey Leah Domiano Colleen Garvin Kaitlyn Griffin Jordan Hawkins Jacqueline Kane Tania Khoury Alexandrea Lenk Sarah Lopian Bryanna McKinnon Shannon O'Connell Anna Ormond Jenna Roberts Kelsie Sullivan Giannina Trojanovic Samantha Ventura Cara Waldraff Emily Walsh Mary Clare Walsh Merit Roll Jessica Barone McKayla Burvid Olivia Chillemi Felicia Diaz Sierra Fuller Taylor Glascott Alyssa Juda Brittany Lawson Alexis Martin Jenna McGough Taylor Robertson Stephanie Schlegel Ashley Tombolesi Natalie Trinca

Summer Starts Reunions Many classes ending in 4 and 9 have set their dates and planning has already begun for the classes ending in 0 and 5! The Class of 1965 — invites all alums and friends to join them on a Reunion Cruise in February 2010! Contact the Alumnae Office for more details or see the website. ___________________________

Summer brings lots of weddings, births, and

graduations with awards! Share your alumnae good news

Help us share your news in the summer issue of Horizons. We include photos, too. Contact the alumnae office with your updates. ___________________________

MMA Alumnae are known for their

dedication to their community. We are tracking your efforts and

accepting nominations for the November Mercy Honors Dinner and Awards.

Please see the website for survey and Honors nomination forms.

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Contact the Alumnae Director with any questions regarding Alumnae

events, updates or reunions:

Grace Gannon-Jackson ’82 825-8796, extension 219 gjackson@mtmercy.org

Save the Date! The 2009 Magic Money

Sweepstakes will be held Friday, November 6th.

More information coming soon!

Mount Mercy Academy Daily Drawing

Support MMA’s daily drawing by purchasing or selling daily drawing tickets. Each ticket is good

for the entire month of June 2009. Each Mt. Mercy family received tickets

in the mail. Winners are determined

by the evening Win 4 drawing. Tickets are $5.00 each

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

$25 daily $50 will be awarded on Flag Day– June 14th

and on Father’s Day– June 21st.

All winners will be notified by mail.

For tickets please call (716) 825-0976 ext 203

Thank you for your support!

Alumnae Corner Graduation is right around the corner, so we

welcome the Class of 2009 into the Alumnae Association! We also honor the

Class of ‘59 at this year’s graduation.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY JUNE 19TH

The Alumnae Association is continuing the legacy of the Jack Donahue race. The race route will begin at MMA and proceed down McKinley Parkway. The planning continues for the after party. Volunteers are welcome! Race registration, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available by contacting the Alumnae Office or www. mtmercy.org.

SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH

Plan a day of golf at South Park Lake and then socialize at Doc Sullivan’s. Contact the Alumnae Office for details or to be added to the invite list for the event.

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ON THE WEB…... MMA Alumnae Facebook Page

The Alumnae now have an official page on Facebook , sign on and become a fan!

Watch the MMA Website for details on —

Young Alum Gathering @Thursday in Square

Harvest Wine Tour—September

Watch for details!