Hello Mahogany Families

February is a wonderful time to reflect on the power of empathy and the importance of working together as a team. This month offers us the chance to grow even closer as a school community, and to support each other in our shared mission of making a difference in our students' lives.

We want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for the ongoing support and partnership you provide to our school community. This month offers a chance for us to focus on the importance of empathy, kindness, and working together for the well-being and success of our children. This past week we held our first ‘From the Heart’, event. It was an amazing experience bringing so many newcomers and new to Mahogany families together! We hope you were able to make some new connections and meet some people in this amazing community. For us there were many inspiring moments during this event; families who met and exchanged information, students who got to introduce their parents to each other, families who shared stories of where they came from and the incredible journey that brought them here, and so many more! The look of joy on people’s faces was truly heart-warming! The positive feedback was that this was a success and has inspired us to make this something that we will definitely be put on repeat. Making connections can be hard in the hustle and bustle of everyday events and we are glad that so many families were able to join us in pausing to connect.

With the Teachers' Convention just around the corner, our educators will be taking time to further develop their skills, learn new strategies, and bring fresh ideas back into the classroom. We are excited about the opportunities that will come from this time, and we are grateful to you for entrusting us with your children's education.

Let’s continue to support one another, celebrate each other's successes, and lift each other up during this month.

Stay warm and enjoy the weekend everyone,

❤️

Tracy and Christine

Inspiration

"It takes a big heart to help shape little minds." – Unknown

Weekly Wonder

How will you work with us to help shape minds and model empathy, compassion and connection in this month filled with “heart”?

Updates and Administrivia

Jump Rope for Heart

Mahogany School is participating in Jump Rope for Heart. February is Heart Month and Mahogany School is taking part in Jump Rope for Heart this year. Our goal is $1000.00. 

Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to have a positive attitude towards exercise, healthy eating, and heart health while raising vital funds to fight heart disease. 

Families and students can donate online only by going to

https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/81093

Every student who donates will enter a draw to win some fun Jump Rope for Heart prizes like hates, balls, jump ropes, water bottles and more.

Thanks to Mrs. Theberge and the Leadership Team for your organization of this event.

Save the Dates: Swimming!

Mahogany School Students from Grades 1-5 will have the opportunity to take swimming lessons this year as a part of our Physical Education Program. We are very excited to offer this program to students as an important life skill, especially in a lake community like Mahogany. We will need many volunteers (no swimming required) to make this work, both Male and Female to support change rooms. Valid CBE Police Clearance required.  

April 14 – 17, 2025: All Grade 2 and 3 classes

May 12-15, 2025: All Grade 1, 4 and 5 classes

More information to come as we get closer to the dates. 

Save the date- Read-A-Thon

May 5-23, 2025

Wonka Musical

Choir rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch

Set design Wednesday afterschool 2:30-4:00pm

School Council / Parent Society

Our next School Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:00pm at Mahogany School followed by our next Fundraising Association Meeting will follow, all parents/guardians are welcome to join! Doors will be open at 5:45pm. Please join us in the Gathering Space.

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

Feb 15, 2025 - National Flag Day-Canada

Upcoming

Monday, Feb. 17, Day

• Family Day Holiday – No School for Students

Tuesday, Feb. 18, Day 2

• 100th Day of School
• Regular Day of Classes
• Choir Rehearsal – Lunch

Wednesday, Feb. 19, Day 3

• Wellness Wednesday
• Regular Day of Classes

Thursday, Feb. 20, Day 4

• Regular Day
• Fun Lunch
• School Council Read-A-Thon Committee Meeting

Friday, Feb. 21, Friday Schedule

• International Mother Language Day
• Early Dismissal
• PM Kindergarten Attends

February 28, 2025 - Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students

Musical – Wonka!