Mercy Moments are just that - moments of mercy for students. Let's say their beloved fish dies, they "forgot", and/or they left it at school. No worries or explanation needed!
The document is printable and editable in MS Word. I usually print on colored paper, cut them out, and give one to each student per nine weeks, or two per 9 weeks (depending on the school grading period). This DOES NOT let students get out of an assignment, but allows them time to turn it in. Students must keep up with t