Mahogany Messenger Feb. 5-9 | Joy, Staffing, Updates, Jump Rope for Heart, School Council, Coffee, Healthy Hunger, Pink Shirt Day
Hello Mahogany Families,
Well- we slipped into February with some icy conditions (and icy treats too!). So nice to see the weather warming up and as we know in Calgary, we will definitely see a lot of ice as the freeze-thaw-freeze cycle happens repeat. Please remember to walk like a penguin and stay safe out there!
Remember to take time for yourselves this weekend.
❤️
Tracy and Christine
Inspiration
"Joy is your home. Other emotions are places to visit. After Visiting these places, come back to your home.” Gurdeep Pandher
This week’s quote comes from Gurdeep Pandher. You may have seen him on TikTok or Instagram sharing his message of Joy, light and positivity. In a post earlier this week on Insta, Gurdeep talked about beginning writing his first book and this is the quote to start it off with. Gurdeep is a Yukon based Bhangra artist and educator who brings people together to promote inclusivity, joy, hope and positivity to others. Gurdeep lives in a small cabin in the Yukon. You can find him on Instagram @gurdeeppander
Weekly Wonder
How will you find joy? How will you find your way ‘home’?
Connection Corner
- Thank you for the Delicious Thankful Thursday snacks!
- Congratulations to Mr. Black and Mrs. Holmes class for earning the “Golden Broom” Award!
- 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 Allison Henderson who will be joining us full-time starting this week with additional funding and support for Learning Disruption. Allison will be working with small groups of students in grades 3 and 4 over the next 8 weeks alongside her regular work with grade 5 and will be transitioning to grade 1 and 2 additional support for a second 8 week series.
Updates
Black History Month begins in February. Check out some links on the CBE Website:
https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/black-history-month-2024.aspx
#BHM2024
Report Cards: Reminder that Report Cards were available online beginning January 30, 2024 https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/accessing-report-cards-through-mycbe-2024.aspx
Message from the Board of Trustees on Government Policy Announcement: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/message-from-the-board-of-trustees-on-government-policy-announcement-2024.aspx
Alberta Education Assurance Survey (AEA) - Information to be shared at School Council next week.
https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/alberta-education-assurance-survey-2024.aspx
Jump Rope for Heart
February is Heart Month and Mahogany School is taking part in Jump Rope for Heart this year. I will be talking to students about this on Thursday, February 1st. The fundraiser will last the whole month of February. Our goal is $2000.00.
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 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
School Council / Fundraising Association
Our next Mahogany School Council and Fundraising Association Meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 6th 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, Feb 9 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 8- Fun Lunch.
Happenings
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Family Literacy Week this week |
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Mon,. Feb., 5, 2024 |
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Tues., Feb., 6, 2024 |
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Wed., Feb., 7, 2023
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Thurs., Feb. 8, 2023 |
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Fri., Feb 9, 2023 |
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Upcoming
Mon,. Feb. 12, 2024
- Regular Day
- Welcome Back Elisa Escobedo to Kindergarten!
- Welcome to Grade 4 Lisa Moe!
- SLT Grade 1
Tues., Feb. 13, 2024
- Regular Day
- Finding Nemo Choir rehearsal
Wed., Feb. 14, 2023
- Regular Day
- Valentine’s Day
- Reminder –do not send food items to school for your child’s class as we have many students with severe allergies.
- We will not be providing lists of names for your child to write valentines, if you wish to do so, please include enough Valentines for every child in your class and have your child sign their own name
- Wellness Wednesday
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
Mon., Feb. 19, 2023
- Family Day Holiday – No School for Students
Wed., Feb. 28, 2024
- Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day – February 28, 2024
The Pink Shirt Day Story
In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise, the majority of the students arrived wearing pink! With that the act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born.
In recognition of the Berwick event, Nova Scotia proclaimed the second Thursday of September “Stand Up Against Bullying Day.” In 2008, British Columbia proclaimed February 27th to be the provincial anti-bullying day, and the movement has continued to grow. In 2012, the United Nations declared May 4 as Anti-Bullying Day, and now the last Wednesday each February is Canada’s national Pink Shirt/anti-bullying day.
Many countries now recognize specific days for raising awareness about the prevention of bullying and promoting kindness and inclusion. In Canada, many students have heard the Pink Shirt Day message from kindergarten through to their high school graduation. The movement continues to grow.