Mahogany Messenger Feb. 12-16 | Interrupt, Staffing, Planning Engagement Survey, Purdys Fundraiser, Jump Rope for Heart, School Council

Hello Mahogany Families,

Thank you... We know that parenting can be one of the most challenging jobs out there! We want you to know that we appreciate you and the amazing children you send our way each day! We see you; we are grateful for you!

Remember to take time for yourselves this weekend.

❤️
Tracy and Christine

Inspiration

"Those who say they can’t, are usually interrupted by those who are doing.” - unknown

Weekly Wonder

How will you interrupt?

Connection Corner

  • Congratulations to Ms. Henry and Mrs. Maria’s classes for earning the “Golden Broom” Award this week!
    • This is a weekly award for classes who show exceptional care in keeping their classroom spaces clean, neat and tidy and for helping make our school an amazing place to be! Ask your child about the Golden Broom and Mr. Rico’s amazing song!

Staffing

  • Congratulations to Chantalle Byers on joining our Lunch Supervisor team! Welcome to Mahogany Chantalle!
  • Welcome Back to our Kindergarten team Mrs. Escobedo!
  • Farewell from Kindergarten and Welcome to Grade 4 Mrs. Moe!
  • Welcome to Ms. Armstrong in Grade 1

Updates

Parents: School Planning Engagement Survey

Purdys Fundraiser Begins Monday, February 12, 2024!

Watch your email for details on Monday for our next Mahogany School Fundraising Association Fundraiser. Just in time for Easter and really for any time of year chocolate (Feb 12. To Mar. 3)!

We sincerely appreciate your support in making our Purdys Chocolate fundraiser a sweet success. Every purchase you make brings us one step closer to our fundraising goals and helps us provide enriching experiences for our students.

Jump Rope for Heart

Families and students can donate online by going to https://www.jumpropeforheart.ca/donate , online donations only please.  Every student who donates can enter a draw to win some fun Jump Rope for Heart prizes like toques, balls, jump ropes, and more.  Students will fill out the ballot during PE time.  Draws will be made on Thursday, February 29th

We have amazing news!! Thank you so much to the Shawnessy Tim Hortons and the Debrock Family for the incredibly generous donation to the Jump Rope for Heart campaign! We are so appreciative, and we know that your donation alongside our others will go to making a HUGE difference to people’s lives due to the work of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

School Council / Fundraising Association

Our next Mahogany School Council and Fundraising Association Meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:00pm. Please join us to be a part of this amazing school.

Coffee with Tracy and Christine

Please Join us for Coffee with Tracy and Christine on Friday, March 15 at 8:00am. Please join us to discuss current celebrations, issues and hot topic items for Mahogany School. This is an adult only event.

Healthy Hunger

A friendly reminder to place your order for the upcoming week's snacks/lunches. Please go to www.healthyhunger.ca to place your order. Our Next Healthy Hunger is on Thursday, February 22 Fun Snack.

Happenings


Black History Month
Purdy’s Fundraiser Begins Feb 12-

Mon,. Feb., 12, 2024

  • Purdy’s Fundraiser Begins
  • Regular Day
  • Telus Spark Field Trip – All Grade 4 classes
  • Welcome Back Mrs. Escobedo to Kindergarten!
  • Welcome to Grade 4 Mrs. Moe!
  • Welcome to Ms. Armstrong in Grade 1

Tues., Feb., 13, 2024

  • Regular Day
  • Finding Nemo Choir rehearsal
  • Registrations paused by CBE at Noon

Wed., Feb., 14, 2023

 

  • Regular Day  
  • Valentine’s Day
  • Wellness Wednesday
  • Kindergarten Lottery Draw – Noon Supported by School Council Representatives

Thurs., Feb. 15, 2023

  • Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
    • Teachers’ Convention
    • Support Staff Convention

Fri., Feb 16, 2023

  • Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
    • Teachers’ Convention
    • Support Staff Convention

 
Upcoming

Mon., Feb. 19, 2023

  • Family Day Holiday – No School for Students

Tues., Feb. 20, 2024

  • Regular Day
  • Finding Nemo Choir rehearsal

Wed., Feb. 21, 2023

  • Regular Day  
  • 100th day in Grade 1
  • Wellness Wednesday
  • Math Workshop – Tracy AM

Thurs., Feb. 22, 2023

  • Regular Day
  • Finding Nemo Choir rehearsal

Fri., Feb.23, 2023

  • Early Dismissal 12:00pm
  • PM Kindergarten Attends
  • Golden Broom Award
  • Meeting 12:30pm

UPCOMING|
Wed., Feb. 28, 2024

  • Pink Shirt Day
  • Grade 5 classes to Hitmen Be Brave off site

Thurs., Feb. 29, 2024

  • Regular Day
  • Leap Day!!
  • Evergreen Theatre – Whole School Performance
    • Snow White and the Seven Regions
    • Two Shows