Hello Mahogany Families

Thank you, students and parents, for the warm welcome back to Mahogany School in Mrs. Kohan’s absence. It feels a little like coming home and I have loved reconnecting with students. I am looking forward to the next 6 weeks supporting the learning here at school and getting to know more families. Thank you!  

Sincerely, 

Mike 

Inspiration

“Every time you hear yourself say, that kid is “attention seeking”, replace it with that kid is “connection seeking”, and watch your perspective change”.⠀-Dr. Jody Carrington 

Weekly Wonder

How will you connect with your child(ren) this weekend?  

Updates and Administrivia  

Staffing Updates 

• Mrs. Kohan’s knee surgery went very well and she is at home and resting. We are sending her all the positive healing vibes for a healthy and speedy recovery.  

Modular Classroom Update 

• Fencing was set up around the compound where they will begin construction for our modular classrooms  
• We have advised all students/staff to stay away from the fencing and refrain from touching the fencing  
• Reminder: Grade 1 entry and exit will be impacted – please use the exit/entry on the northwest side of the school  
• Reminder: Most of the construction will be completed outside of school hours, however, some work may occur during school hours  
• If you have any questions, please email facilityprojects@cbe.ab.ca. 

Enrollment for 2025-2026 

• Mahogany School remains in ‘Closed’ status for the 2025-2026 school year. 
• Only students currently living in Mahogany can be enrolled at Mahogany School 
• Registrations that are unable to be accommodated at Mahogany School are transferred to our Overflow School, Bayside School, and placed on a callback list 
• Kindergarten lottery is complete, and families have until March 16 to declare their acceptance of placement. Any spaces not filled due to families declining placement will be filled as per our callback processes and is ongoing until September 30, 2025. 
• AM / PM Kindergarten classroom placement notification will be in April 
• Grades 1-5 registration for 2025-2026  
• All students currently registered are automatically moved forward and enrolled in next year’s grade – there is no action for families to take 
• New registrations are currently being reviewed. We continue to follow our callback processes for all grades as spaces become available 
• Any students not receiving placement at Mahogany will be transferred to our overflow school, Bayside School, and placed on the callback list and contacted as spaces become available 
• Additional information regarding classroom configuration and classroom placement will be sent via school messenger in April 

Wonka Musical Practices 

Tuesday and Thursday = Choir 11:50am – 12:10pm 

Wednesdays: 

• Actor practice 2:30 – 3:15pm 
• Set Design 2:30 – 3:15pm 

Swimming | Special Request: Male Volunteers 

We thank the many volunteers who have already indicated they can assist us. As we prepare for our swimming program in April and May, we are seeking male volunteers to assist us in making this a great experience for students. What volunteering for swimming looks like:  

• Drive to Seton YMCA on your own (no need to ride the bus)  
• Arrive at Seton YMCA by 8:50am  
• Supervise in the boys change room encouraging the students to change quickly and move out to the pool deck as soon as possible  
• Once students are on the pool deck and with their swimming instructor, volunteers are asked to volunteer through the viewing area 
• 5 mins before the end of each lesson, be available in the change area to encourage the students to dry off, get changed and ready to board the bus  
• Repeat for each additional class that arrives for swimming  
• Parent volunteers are welcome to bring coffee/snacks/books/work while in the viewing area and students are in lessons  
• We have two dates for swimming:  
• April 14 – 17 (9am – 12:45pm)  
• May 12 – 15 (9am – 1:15)pm 
• Just a reminder, parents need to have up-to-date Police Clearance. Please reach out to Michelle Haylow in the office or via email mahaylow@cbe.ab.ca for further information and thank you for considering volunteering   

Dates: Monday, April 14 – Thursday, April 17 

Times: 8:15 – 1:15 

Students: Grades 2 and 3 

Dates: Monday, May 12 – Thursday, May 15 

Times: 8:15 – 1:45 

Students: Grades 1, 4 and 5 

Save the date- Read-A-Thon May 5-23, 2025 

Wonka Musical 

Choir rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch 

Set design Wednesday after school 2:30-3:15pm 

School Council / Parent Society 

Our next School Council Meeting will be on April 8 at 6:00pm followed by our next Fundraising Association Meeting will follow, all parents/guardians are welcome to join! Until further notice all School Council Meetings will be held online due to the CUPE Local 40 Strike. 

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. 

Happenings  

Upcoming  

Monday, March 17, Day 2 

• Regular Day of Classes 
• St. Patrick’s Day – Join us in wearing Green today! 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 

Tuesday, March 18, Day 3 

• Regular Day of Classes  
• Choir Rehearsal – 11:50-12:10pm 

Wednesday, March 19, Day 4 

• Wellness Wednesday  
• Regular Day of Classes 
• Musical Actor practice 2:30 – 3:15  
• Musical Set Design 2:30 – 3:15  

Thursday, March 20, Day 5 

• Regular Day 
• Choir Rehearsal – 11:50-12:10pm 
• Student-Led Parent Conferences – Online 4:00 – 8:00pm 

Friday, March 21, PD Day -  No school for students  

• Student-Led Parent Conferences – Online 8:00am – 1:00pm 
• Spring Break – No school for students March 24 – 28  

Upcoming 

Wonka Musical| April 29, 2025 

• Choir rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch 
• Set design Wednesday after school 2:30-3:15pm