Hello Mahogany Families, 

Inspiration| “Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.”-R. Bach

As I prepare to begin my new role as the Area 5 System Principal, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have taken together. It has truly been an honor and a privilege to open this beautiful school and help “build” not only a school culture, but the unfolding story of Mahogany School. From year one through year four, each chapter has been rich with purpose, connection, and joy. Being part of this story from the very beginning is something I will always treasure.

We started with a simple but powerful question: What is our story?
Together, we answered it—day by day, moment by moment—as we built a community of learners and a place where everyone belongs. Getting to know families, connecting with students, and creating memorable experiences has been one of the great gifts of my career.

I will never forget our early “Principal Pop-Ups in the Park,” our opening days, kindergarten orientation outside on the other side of the safety fencing too, steel toed boots, hard hats and the excitement of stepping inside the school for the very first time and the look of awe on the students’ faces that this was thier space. I remember the energy and pride that came with designing and building our playground—a space created with care, imagined joy, and filled with laughter and dance parties ever since. Though our school has grown, and grown, and grown again, we have remained a small and connected community at heart. That is the magic that is Mahogany School.

When I walk through our halls and hear the laughter, the learning, and the stories being written every day, I am reminded just how special this place truly is. Leaving is not easy. In fact, it is incredibly hard. But I do so knowing that this school—our school—is in remarkable hands, and that the Mahogany Story will continue to unfold beautifully, year by year, chapter by chapter.

So instead of goodbye, I will say farewell. I look forward to hearing how the story continues and to celebrating everything that is yet to come for this extraordinary school community.

With deep gratitude and warmest wishes,

❤️

Tracy

Weekly Wonder| How will you face new beginnings?

UPDATES and ADMINISTRIVIA|

School Spirit Week| December 15-19

Monday - Color Day - See below

Tuesday - Career Day - dress like what you want to be when you grow up.

Wednesday - Ugly sweeter day

Thursday - Wear What makes you happy - There is a book for this day "What Riley Wore"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux0eI7TFuro

Friday - Pajama Day

*students are invited to wear their PJ's all week as an alternative.

Winter Concerts|

Save the Dates –Get ready for ‘Snowganza’ Mahogany!

Our Mahogany Winter Concerts will be on the following dates for each grade. This year our performances will be held during the day to accommodate our growing population and to support adjusted timelines for practices. This format will also allow families to choose which performance to attend, and no tickets will be required we will be collecting for the Food Bank; donations are appreciated in place of a ticket. Reminder that students are expected to return to classes after performances and will go back to regular classroom programming. Parents are required to exit the building after each performance to allow students to go back to their classrooms and our school to return to regular programming. 

There will be two shows per day – one Morning and one Afternoon performance. Times for performances will be the same each day and will be shared in next week’s Messenger. There will be no evening performances.

• Tuesday, December 9th - Grade 3 and 5
• • Concert Times: 10:30am and 1:15pm
• Wednesday, December 10th - Grade 2 and 4
• • Concert Times: 10:30am and 1:15pm
• Thursday, December 11th - Kinder and Grade 1
• • Concert Times: 9:45am and 1:15pm

Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch

A friendly reminder to place your order for the upcoming week's snacks/lunches. Please go to www.healthyhunger.ca to place your order. Once you know your Child’s teacher name, you can use this link to sign up for one or all the snacks and lunches for the entire year!

School Council / Parent Society|

Please join us in the Gathering Space at the front of the school. We look forward to seeing you all there! Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00pm. The school council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. All parents/guardians are welcome to join! Front Doors will open at 5:45 p.m.

 Happenings|

Looking Ahead:

Mon., Dec. 8

Day 3

• Regular Day of Classes

Tues., Dec. 9

Day 4

• Regular Day of Classes
• Winter Concert Grade 3 and 5
• • Concert Times: 10:30am and 1:15pm
• School Council AGM
• • 6:00pm Mahogany Learning Commons

Wed., Dec. 10

Day 5

• Regular Day of Classes
• Winter Concert Grade 2 and 4
• • Concert Times: 10:30am and 1:15pm
• Wellness Wednesday

Thurs., Dec. 11

Day 1

• Regular Day of Classes
• Winter Concert Kinder and Grade 1
• • Concert Times: 9:45am and 1:15pm

Fri., Dec. 5

• Early Dismissal – 12:00pm
• PM Kindergarten Attends

School Spirit Week December 15-19