AUGUST 2011 x Merion Mercy Academy
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New Teacher Orientation
Alumnae TeaNew Teacher Orientation
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Make-up Senior Portraits (Class of 2012)
In-service and Meetings In-service and Meetings Freshman Orientation,
Notes:
No Classes No Classes
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,Freshman Parent Meeting, and Family Picnic (Full Day)
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SEPTEMBER 2011 xSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Merion Mercy Academy
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Freshman Orientation (Half Day)
School Closed
Ministry Team Meeting
Labor Day First Day of School Academic Board Meeting (rescheduled for 9.14.11)
Opening Prayer Service ACT
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School Holiday College Counselors Meet with Seniors
College Counseling Meeting for Senior Parents in the Auditorium (rescheduled as podcast)
Dismissal at 3:05 PM
Mixer Dance
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Portraits for Freshmen, Faculty and Staff
G Bell: Faculty Meeting Portraits for Sophomores, Juniors, Faculty and Staff
Patriot Day B Bell: Preparation for Activites and Service Recruitment
Academic Board Meeting
Student Council Induction in the Auditorium
Grandparents' Day Catholic School Leaders' Seminar (4:00 -6:00 PM)
18 19 20 21 22 23 24B Bell: Activities Recruitment Fair in the Gym
Back-to-School Night
Make-up Portraits for All Students, Faculty and Staff
Jesuit Excellence College Fair in the Student Center (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
Mercy DayMercy Day Liturgy (8:45 AM) and Ministry and CSC Induction
G Bell: Late Arrival
Dismissal at 2:00 PM
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Autumnal Equinox
PREP Consortium in the Library
G Bell: Faculty MeetingClosing Celebration of 150th Anniversary of Sisters of Mercy in Philadelphia
B Bell: Service Recruitment Fair in the Gym
B Bell: Activity Period
College Admissions Panel for Junior and Senior Parents in the Auditorium at 8:00 PM
Liturgy at Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul
Fordham University Regional Information Session and Reception in the Gym (7:00 - 9:00 PM)
College Counseling Meeting for Junior Parents in the Auditorium at 7:00 PM
Reception at MMA
Notes:
WMA Back-to-School Nights onSeptember 8th and 13th
at 8:00 PM
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O ctober 2011
OCTOBER 2011 xSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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SAT
Katharine Drexel Program Semester 1 Begins
2 3 4 5 6 7 8Father-Daughter Bowling Blast
F Bell: Big Sister and Little Sister Event
Freshman Theology ACRE Test (1st Period)
G Bell: Faculty Meeting F Bell: Advisory EA, ED, and Rolling Blue Forms Due to College Counselors
Academic Board Meeting
Brew-Ha-Ha at Tir Na Nog (6:00 PM)
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Senior College
Open House Columbus Day F Bell: Jostens Meeting with Seniors re: Graduation Gowns and Materials
PSAT Testing Day MSEA in Chicago
In-service for Faculty
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Application Writing Day
No Classes
and Staff
Benefactors' Liturgy and Luncheon
Freshman Retreat G Bell: Faculty Meeting B Bell: Activity Period ACT
Financial Aid Meeting Interim Grading Period
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Financial Aid Meeting for Junior and Senior Parents in the Gym at 7:30 PM
Interim Grading Period Ends
Jostens Visit to Lunch Codes for Collection of Ring and Grad Orders
23 24 25 26 27 28 29Weenie RoastG Bell: Faculty Meeting Entrance Exam
United Nations Day
Interim Reports F Bell: Advisory
Harvest Moon Semi-formal Dance (rescheduled for November 18, 2011)
Parent-Teacher Conferences (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
30 31 Notes:WMA High School Night on October 6thWMA Homecoming on October 22ndWMA Open House on October 30thSchool Holiday
HalloweenS M T W Th F Sa
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November 2011
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NOVEMBER 2011 xSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Merion Mercy Academy
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Make-up Entrance Exam
KairosAll Saints' Day Liturgy (1:45 PM)
Academic Board Meeting
SATG Bell: Faculty MeetingWinter Uniforms
6 7 8 9 10 11 12Craft Show at MMAF Bell: AdvisoryFashion Show at the
DrexelbrookF Bell: Middles States Meeting for Freshmen and Sophomores
Election Day G Bell: Faculty Meeting
Maintenance and Cafeteria Staff Appreciation Day
Veterans' Day
Freshman Student Council Elections in Graderoom
Catherine McAuley's "A Good Cup of Tea"
Consultative Gathering of Sisters of Mercy
MMMT DramaF Bell: Freshman Student Council Speeches; Middles
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Memorial Liturgy for Deceased Sisters of M
Sophomore Retreat B Bell: Activity Period PIAA Pre-season Winter Sports Begin
Daylight Savings MMMT Drama
MMMT Drama Practice for NHS Induction (Mandatory)
Mercy
Red Cross Blood Drive in the Gym
Harvest Moon Semi-formal Dance (new date) 7:30-10:30 PM
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National Honor Society Induction Night (7:00 PM)
Thanksgiving Liturgy (1:45 PM)
Thanksgiving
School Holiday
Guidance Assemblies for Students
Progress Reports
Guidance Program for Parents at Night
Regular Decision Blue Forms Due to College Counseling
G Bell: Faculty Meeting
Notes:
WMA Memorial Mass on November 5th
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December 2011
DECEMBER 2011 xMerion Mercy Academy
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F Bell: Advisory Sports Awards Assembly
SAT
Academic Board Meeting
4 5 6 7 8 9 10St. Nicholas' Day G Bell: Late Arrival Immaculate Conception
Liturgy (1:45 PM)ACT
Carol Night Pageant
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G Bell: Faculty Meeting B Bell: Activity Period
18 19 20 21 22 23 24Christmas Concert and Alumnae Night
G Bell: Late Arrival Christmas EvePre-Christmas Liturgy (8:45 AM) and Christmas Program
Language Carol-a-thon
December Solstice School Holiday
Christmas Program
Dismissal at 12:00 PM
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School Holiday
New Year's EveChristmas Day
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January 2012
JANUARY 2012 xS d M d T d W d d Th d F id S t d
Merion Mercy Academy
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Semester 1 Grading Period Ends
In-class ExamsReturn to School G Bell: Faculty Meeting
College Alumnae Event Academic Board
New Year's Day School Holiday
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at MMA (D Bell) Meeting
Faculty Work Day
In-class Exams Make-up ExamsExams
Alumnae Luncheon
15 16 17 18 19 20 21F Bell: AdvisoryMartin Luther King Day
Meeting
G Bell: Faculty Meeting Report CardsSemester 1 Ends
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School Holiday
Parent-Teacher SAT
Health Screenings for Freshmen and Sophomores
Health Screenings for Juniors and Seniors
Speak Up Semester 2 Begins
Respect Life Liturgy Senior Mid-year Grades G Bell: Faculty Meeting
Chinese New Year
Conferences
Kairos
(8:45 AM) Sent to Colleges
Respect Life March to Washington, DC
29 30 31Shakespeare Competition
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February 2012
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FEBRUARY 2012 xSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Merion Mercy Academy
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Groundhog Day
Father-Daughter Dinner Dance at the Drexelbrook
Scholarship Reception in the Convent
Katharine Drexel Program Semester 2 Begins
B Bell: Activity PeriodG Bell: Faculty Meeting
5 6 7 8 9 10 11G Bell: Faculty Meeting
Academic Board Senior Sleepover at
ACTFathers' Club Service Project
Chastity Assemblies Presented by Generation Life (with Advisory Groups)
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Meeting MMA
School HolidayG Bell: Faculty MeetingSpecial Bell: Course Selection Meeting and Reception for Middle States Team
Special Bell: Course Selection Meeting, Advisory Groups, and Middle States Oral Report to Faculty
Lincoln's Birthday F Bell: Course Selection Meeting and Advisory Groups
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Report to Faculty
Middle States Accreditation Visit
Valentine's Day
Student Fundraising Assembly: The Girl Effect
Ash Wednesday Liturgy (8:45 AM)
MMMT Musical MMMT Musical
School Holiday
Joe Corbi Fundraiser
F Bell: Course Selection Meeting
Faculty Appreciation Day
Presidents' Day
Incoming Freshman Reception and Play Preview
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Mardi Gras
for MVP Begins
MMMT Musical Faculty Retreat
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G Bell: Faculty Meeting
Notes:
WMA Winter Carnival on February 4th
No Classes
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MARCH 2012 xSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
B Bell: Activity Period McAuley BingoCourse Registration
Merion Mercy Academy
College Counseling Assembly for Juniors in Gym (1st & 2nd Periods)
MMMT Musical
Due
Seniors Assembly on College Transition (1st Period) by Katie Koestner
College Counseling Meeting for Junior Parents in Gym
4 5 6 7 8 9 10SAT
ACRE Theology Test for Seniors (1st Period)
Joe Corbi Fundraiser Ends
MMMT Musical PIAA Pre-season Spring Sports Begin
Junior Retreat
National Latin Honor Exam (1st Period)
National French Honor Exam (1st Period)
Special Bell: Faculty Meeting
Consultative Gathering of Sisters of Mercy
Interim Grading Period Ends
MMMT Musical
11 12 13 14 15 16 17Interim Reports Student Appreciation
Day
National Spanish Honor Exam (1st Period) Practice HSPT Test
St. Patrick's DayDaylight Savings Math Week and Spirit Week Begin…
Ring Night Liturgy (6:00 PM) and Dinner Reception (7:15 PM)
G Bell: Faculty Meeting
Academic Board Meeting
Alumane Mom and Daughter Reception
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F Bell: Advisory and Dr.
Vernal Equinox Sip 'N' Bid Auction G Bell: Faculty Meeting
Informational Meeting for Incoming Freshman Parents in Gym
Meeting
In-service for Faculty and Staff
Daughter Reception
Setup for Sip 'N' Bid
In-service for Faculty and Staff
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Kairos
No classes No classesNational Math Honor Society Induction Night (7:00 PM)
Setup for Sip 'N' Bid
F Bell: Advisory and Dr. Honnee
Hung Awareness Day at L h i th C f t i
Placement Test in Classrooms
Student Council Executive Board Speeches
Joe Corbi Delivery Date
Lenten Liturgy (8:45 AM)
Soph Hop Semi-formal Dance
National Language Honor Society Induction Night (7:00 PM)
Student Council Executive Board Election
G Bell: Faculty Meeting
Notes:
Lunch in the Cafeteria
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April 2012
APRIL 2012 xSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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School Holiday
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Holy Thursday Good FridayApril Fool's Day
8 9 10 11 12 13 14Jubilee
ACT
B Bell: Activity PeriodG Bell: Faculty Meeting
Jubilee
School Holiday (No Classes)
MMA Night at the Phillies (vs. the Marlins) 7:05 PM
Easter Spring Uniforms Student Fundraiser: Olympics/Field Day
15 16 17 18 19 20 21F Bell: Advisory and Dr. Honnee
AP Pre-administration Meeting
Field Trip Day (Various Locations)
Performing Arts Assembly and Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction
G Bell: Faculty MeetingJubilee
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Performing Arts Festival (7:00 PM)
No School for StudentsProgress Reports Academic Board Meeting
G Bell: Faculty MeetingEarth Day Science Fair and National Science Honor Induction NightInduction Night
Setup for Science Fair
Student Council Representative Election
Leadership Workshop
Department Meetings for Faculty
Student Council Representative Speeches
Prom for Seniors and Juniors
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E Bell: AP Review
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May 2012
MAY 2012 xSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Merion Mercy Academy
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SATB Bell: Activity PeriodG Bell: Faculty MeetingE Bell: AP Review E Bell: AP Review
Meri-union (Alumnae Liturgy and Reunion Dinner)
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Calculus AB & BC English Lit & Comp U S History
Fine Arts Show and National Art Honor Induction Night (7:00 PM)
G Bell: Faculty Meeting F Bell: Advisory May Liturgy (10:30 AM) and Mother-Senior Luncheon
AP ExamsChemistry Spanish Language Calculus AB & BC English Lit & Comp. U.S. HistoryEnviro. Science Art HistoryPsychology
13 14 15 16 17 18 19G Bell: Faculty MeetingSports Awards
AssemblyMothers' Day
Chemistry Spanish Language
AP Exams
Ascension Thursday Liturgy (1:45 PM)
Physics French Language Microeconomics
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AP Exams
Senior Exams and In-class Exams for Underclassmen
Baccalaureate Practice for Seniors
Biology U.S. Government Statistics Macroeconomics
Senior Exams and In-class Exams for Underclassmen
Semester 2 Grading Period Ends for Seniors
Semester 2 Grading Period Ends for Underclassmen
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Senior Transition Day (in Theology)
Senior Retreat and Senior Appreciation Day
UnderclassmenUnderclassmenUnderclassmen
Graduation Practice for Seniors Setup for Graduation
Graduation Practice for Seniors
Memorial Day Underclassman Exams Underclassman ExamsBaccalaureate Practice
Graduation Simulation Ceremony
Memorial Day Underclassman Exams Underclassman Exams
School Holiday Setup for Graduation Baccalaureate Liturgy (6:00 PM) and Reception
Senior Awards Assembly
Baccalaureate Practice for Seniors
Notes:
WMA First Communion on May 6thWMA Musical from May 10th through 13th
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June 2012
JUNE 2012 xMerion Mercy Academy
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SATUnderclassman Exams
Setup for Graduation
3 4 5 6 7 8 9Graduation Faculty Work Day Classes for
UnderclassmenIn-service and Meetings for Faculty and Staff
Final Day of School for Underclassmen
ACT
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Underclassman Awards Assembly
Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Closing Liturgy
No Classes
Faculty Afternoon Work Time
No classes
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Summer Chemistry Course Begins
Flag Day
17 18 19 20 21 22 23Fathers' Day Summer Classes and
Programs BeginAlumnae Association Meeting in the Student Center
June Solstice
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July 2012
JULY 2012 xMerion Mercy Academy
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JULY 2012 xSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Independence Day
No Classes for Summer
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No Classes for Summer Program
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August 2012