Hello Mahogany Families, 

I just want to thank all of the Mahogany families, again, and all of the amazing staff here for making me feel so welcome and included. In my seven weeks, I’ve been able to make some very positive connections with staff, students and parents, and I am so thankful to have had this opportunity to work with this learning community. I know Mrs. Kohan, who I’ve been in constant communication with, is very excited to get back to work! Please help me in welcoming her back on Monday!  

Most Sincerely,  

Mike Hebenton  

Inspiration

“Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.” -Pernille  

Weekly Wonder

What are the ways that you focus on life-long learning at home?  

Updates and Administrivia

Modular Classroom Update

Dear families,  

The four modular classrooms we have been expecting will be moved into place next week. During this time, you can expect the following: 

• Work will primarily occur on the northwest side of the school. 
• The day the modulars are delivered, crews will place them in their designated locations. 
• Parking along Mahogany Boulevard and Mahogany Way will be significantly impacted on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2. 
• Once the modulars are fully installed, they will be attached to the school. A corridor is being constructed to allow for direct access to the modulars from the school.  A portion of this corridor is already complete and will be finalized after the modular classrooms are installed. 
• Throughout the spring, work will continue to prepare the new classrooms, which are expected to be ready for the 2025-26 school year. 

While modulars are being delivered, we ask parents/guardians and students to exercise extra caution during school drop-off and pick-up times. 

Student and staff safety remains our top priority. The construction area will be securely fenced, and all work during school hours will be carefully managed to minimize disruptions.  

We understand these temporary adjustments may cause some inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thank you for your support as we enhance our school community.  

If you have any questions about this work, please email facilityprojects@cbe.ab.ca.      

Thank you,  

Calgary Board of Education  

Wonka Musical

We are very excited that the Wonka Musical will be performed this week on Tuesday, April 29! Please reach out to hmbourgeois@cbe.ab.ca (Mrs. Bourgeois) our musical specialist if you require any information.  

Bikes at the School

We are so happy that many of our students are choosing to ride their bikes and scooters, to and from school each day, during the nice weather. We would just like to remind all students that when close to the school, please do not ride on the sidewalks to ensure everyone’s safety. As a reminder, bike racks are located at the front of the school and scooter racks are located at the front and the back of the school for daily lock up.  

Bus Students

Please, families of students who ride the school bus, notify the office ahead of time, if your child will not be taking the bus at the end of the school day. It can become challenging for our office to track down all students if we haven’t received a note from parents as we do attendance as they board the bus each day. Thank you for your help!  

Swimming Dates  

• Dates: Monday, May 12 – Thursday, May 15 
• Students: Grades 1, 4 and 5 

Save the Date / Important Dates Coming Up  

April  

• April 28 & 29 – Please help us collect more books! We are collecting used books at the school for the Read-a-Thon  
• April 28 – Federal Election (Gym unavailable)  
• April 29 – Musical *Wonka* off-site 
• April 30 – Used Book Sale for students at Mahogany (Books are $1.00 each)  

May 

• May 1 – Used Book Sale continues  
• May 1 – Read-a-thon kick off Assembly for students  
• May 2 – Used Book Sale (last day)  
• May 5 – Mahogany Read-a-thon starts!  
• May 9 – Nickle and Lakeshore Visit our Grade 5 students  
• May 13 – German Delegates visit Mahogany! Welcome!  
• May 15 – Grade 3 to Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra 
• May 16 – Non-Instructional Day (no classes for students)  
• May 19 – Victoria Day  
• May 23 – Read-a-thon ends!  
• May 29 – Read-a-thon wrap up Assembly for students (winners/prizes announced)  
• May 29 – Kindergarten Orientation (more details to come)  
• May 30 – Volunteer Tea  

June  

• June 2 – Bike to School Parade Day / Start Wheel Week (all week long)  
• June 13 – Sports Day  
• June 19 – Grade 5 Farewell (more details to come)  
• June 24 – Talent Show! (more details to come)  
• June 26 – Last day of classes/half day (pick up at noon) 
• June 27 – Non-instructional day (no classes for students)  

School Council / Parent Society

The next School Council meeting will be May 6, 2025, at 6:00pm. We would love for you to join us in person at the school. All previous agendas and meeting minutes can be found online.  

Parents and community members are important partners in public education. Through school councils, our partners can make significant and meaningful contributions to the learning opportunities provided to CBE students. Meetings are full of useful information about the school, upcoming events, budget, and spending. Meetings will be in person, at the school, and all are welcome to attend.  

Curious what school councils do? Learn more!

Have any questions? Email us at Schoolcouncilmahogany@outlook.com 

Fundraising Association

The next Fundraising Association meeting will be on May 6, 2025 directly following the School Council meeting. All agendas and meeting minutes can be found online.  

Curious how we spend money raised? Join us at the meeting to find out where the funds are allocated! 

Ongoing Fundraisers

There are many ways you can contribute to the school's fundraising through everyday initiatives. Check out the list of ongoing initiatives here: 

Read A Thon: May 5-23 students will be asked to participate in this school-wide event. The goal is helping students build on their reading skills, foster a love of reading and raise money to support the students at our school. Comprehensive information will be sent out. 

 Healthy Hunger - Students can order one Fun Lunch (Grade 1 to 5) and one Fun Snack (all students) each month. To order, visit www.healthyhunger.ca and create your account. Orders must be placed 6 days prior to the delivery date. 

Fun lunches and Snack days are not possible without the help of volunteers. If you have your CBE clearance and annual volunteer registration, we would love your help.  

Skip The Depot

You can donate the proceeds from your empty bottles and cans to our school - No contact required! Simply click the link below to sign up for pickups, set your bottles out the morning of pickup and away they go! All proceeds are given back to the school. Please sign up!  

COBS

Like fresh baked goods?! When shopping at Cobs, let them know you are with Mahogany School, and they will donate a portion of your purchase to the school! 

Yearbook 

Watch for a flyer coming home with details on how to order your 2024-2025 school year yearbook  

Happenings

Upcoming

Monday, May 5  

• Regular Day of Classes 
• Read-a-thon starts!  

Tuesday, May 6  

• Regular Day of Classes   
• Read-a-thon continues!  

Wednesday, May 7  

• Wellness Wednesday  
• Regular Day of Classes 
• Read-a-thon continues!  

Thursday, May 8 

• Regular Day 
• Read-a-thon continues!  

Friday, May 9 

• AM Kindergarten Attends  

Read-a-thon continues!