Hello Mahogany Families, 

The longer days being more opportunities for connection and learning. As spring approaches, let’s celebrate the small moments of kindness and cooperation that helps students grow both in and out of the classroom.  

We look forward to learning with your children next week before the break and of course visiting with parents online during conferences. Have a great weekend!  

Mike and Christine  

Inspiration

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play we learn how to learn.” O. Fred Donaldson  

Weekly Wonder

How will you play this weekend?!  

Updates and Administrivia

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  
• 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 

Wonka Musical Practices

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

Mondays and 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 

There will be more information to come in regard to your child’s swimming and volunteer expectations. 

Save the Date

• Read-A-Thon May 5-23, 2025 
• Pre-loved Book Sale (for Readathon) April 30, May 1, May 2 

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 

We need your help! If you would like to sign up to bring a treat/snack items for our Teachers for student-led conferences, please sign up.

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

Spring Break: Monday March 24 – Friday March 28/25  

Monday, March 31 

• Regular Day of Classes 
• Actor Practice/Set Design Wonka 2:30 – 3:15pm 

Tuesday, April 1 

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

Wednesday, April 2 

• Wellness Wednesday  
• Regular Day of Classes 
• Actor Practice/Set Design Wonka 2:30 – 3:15pm 

Thursday, April 3 

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

Friday, April 4 

• AM Kinder attends