March 10-14

Assalam Alaykum dear parents, staff, and Mercy community,

We are thrilled to share how much joy and excitement our students experienced at the Mercy Souk! Watching them thoughtfully select gifts for their friends and engage in this beautiful tradition was truly heartwarming. The spirit of generosity and kindness was in full display, and we couldn’t be prouder!

🌿 Spring Break officially begins on Wednesday, March 19. We hope you take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy precious moments with your loved ones.

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak to all of our families! May this blessed occasion bring joy, peace, and prosperity to you and your families.

📢 Stay connected! Follow us on Instagram to listen to the Deed of the Day and our Weekly Story—wonderful reminders to keep our hearts and minds engaged in goodness during the break.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers who spent countless hours preparing and planning for a successful Mercy Souk. Your hard work and dedication made this event so special for our students. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing parents for their continued support in making every school event a meaningful experience.

Wishing you all a beautiful and blessed break! We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready for the rest of the school year.

Lina Trad

Principal, Mercy School Institute

"Motivate and Educate to Raise Committed Youth"

Exciting things are happening at Mercy School Institute! 🚧🏗️ Our gym construction is well underway, and we can’t wait to share the progress with you. These updates will enhance the space for our students, athletes, and school community, creating a better and more dynamic environment for sports, PE classes, and events.

Take a look at the latest construction updates and see the transformation in action! 🏀🎉

We are proud to share that our junior students had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Tax Credit Rally today. This event allowed them to express their gratitude to our legislators for their support and learn more about the impact of tax credit programs on education.

It was an inspiring experience for our students to witness civic engagement firsthand and understand the importance of advocacy and appreciation for those who help shape educational opportunities.

As we continue our school activities, we are in need of copy paper for our classrooms. If you are able to contribute, please drop off any reams of copy paper at the front office at your convenience. Your support is always appreciated, and we are grateful for your help in keeping our school running smoothly. Thank you for your generosity!

• Effort- doing your best

• Ayah of the month: "Indeed, as for those who have believed and done good deeds, We do not let the reward of anyone who does a good deed go to waste.
  
• Quote of the month: "Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice." -Stephen Curry
• Callback of the month: "Excellence...is never an accident."

We are delighted to announce the Annual Quran Competition 2025 at Mercy School Institute! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to deepen their connection with the Quran, strengthen their memorization, and showcase their recitation skills.

📌 Competition Details:
🔹 Categories: Based on age and memorization levels
🔹 Judging Criteria: Tajweed, memorization accuracy, and recitation fluency
🔹 Competition Date: From May 6- May 15
🔹 Awards & Recognition: Trophies, certificates, and special prizes for top participants

We are so excited to have Mercy School Institute joining the 2025 Memorial Kids Marathon! This is a very exciting and special year as it is the 25th anniversary of the Memorial Marathon! Race day is SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025, at 9AM!

Registration

Sign up Kid Marathoners to run on Race Day! Parents and students can go to https://haku.ly/3aa5dc8732 to register. At the bottom of the page, you will select your school’s name from the dropdown list. This page is hidden on our normal website so random people don’t sign up with school groups, so be sure your students and parents have this specific link!

IMPORTANT

• It is recommended families complete registration for all members in one transaction to avoid incurring additional service fees.
• Make sure that they do not use the Kids sign up on our regular website, but with the link provided above. If they go through the website to register the kids, they will not see the schools which will lead to them not signing up with the schools.
• All adults need to register as well if they want to run with their kiddo. If a person does not have a Kids Marathon bib on, they will not be allowed into the start line area.

Deadlines: All Kids Marathon School Group participants must be registered by March 31st.

Cost: Registration for Kids under 12 years old is $25.25. Registration for parents/teachers/staff over 18 years old is $35.25

The new school calendar for the upcoming academic year is now available! We have carefully planned the dates to ensure that they align with our educational goals and provide optimal learning experiences for our students. The calendar includes all important dates such as the start and end of the school year, holidays, parent-teacher conferences, and special events. This will help you plan ahead for your family's schedule.

We are thrilled to announce that Mercy School Institute will be hosting a special Ramadan/Spring Break Camp for our students! This camp is a fantastic way for students to stay engaged and active during the break, with a variety of fun and educational activities planned.

The camp will include arts and crafts, sports, storytelling sessions, and special projects that celebrate the spirit of Ramadan. It's a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn, play, and grow in a supportive and enriching environment. We hope your child will join us for what promises to be an exciting and memorable break!

• Friday, March 14: Elementary Assembly (KG Farooq)
  

• Wednesday, March 19- Friday, March 21: Spring Break

• Saturday, March 22: Ramadan Fundraising Iftar

• Monday, March 24- Tuesday, April 1: Eid al-Fitr break

After school clubs are a great opportunity for students to explore their passions and develop new skills in a fun and engaging environment, while also making new friends and building lasting memories. We encourage all students to get involved! The cost to join a club is $100 per semester.

Mercy School Institute is excited to announce the return of the Japanese Self-Defense Training after school program for grades 3-6 led by Chiarelli Sensei, 2nd Degree Black-Belt. Sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:30 PM. Sign up HERE to reserve your spot! See the attached flyer for more information.

Mercy Store will be closed the whole month of Ramadan. The last day for it will be Friday February 28. It will reopen on April 7 Inshallah.

We enjoyed seeing many family members at the moon sighting event. We have some prayer rug kits still available for this interested. Please reach out to a PTO member.

*Eid Festival*
Stay tuned for updates and volunteer opportunities for the Mercy Eid Festival that will be in April.

Your Feedback Matters to Us: Your feedback is valuable to us in order to continue providing top tier education to our students. If you have any suggestions or feedback that may help us get better we would love to hear it!

• We have an Open Door Policy; you are always welcome to stop by the school and share your feedback with us.
• We have a suggestion box in the front office. You can always drop off your suggestion in the box.
• You can fill out this anonymous Google form to give a shout-out or share an area of growth. https://forms.gle/XhaEuJUnE2MPXtqv5

Mercy School aims to nurture confident and committed youth, who draw upon Islamic values, cultivating leaders of righteous and noble character who contribute to the betterment of our American Society. To this end, we will cultivate personalities who upon graduation will be ambitious yet responsible, competitive yet caring, practical yet reflective, open minded yet principled, motivated yet focused and progressive yet aware.

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Website: mercyschool.com
Location: 14001 N Harvey Ave, Edmond, OK 73013, USA
Phone: (405) 748-5500