Hello Mahogany Families,

Reconnect, Refocus, Refine...  

Inspiration | “Refine: /rəˈfīn/ : improve (something) by making small changes, in particular make (an idea, theory, or method) more subtle and accurate.”

We hope you all had some time to enjoy the weather and family during Fall Break. Although we have had many breaks and interruptions to our regular schedules, it was nice to have a chance to reset. We are looking forward to refining our work, timelines and schedules and meeting with you all in the coming weeks.

Last week, our staff took intentional time to reconnect, reflect, and refocus on our shared commitment to your children. With that renewed clarity, we are now moving forward and refining our timelines, strengthening our plans, and sharpening the work that supports every student’s growth.

We are grateful for the partnership we share with each of you. As we continue this important work, we look ahead with excitement and purpose.

“We are continually shaped by what we do, and what we choose to refine becomes what we become.” — Unknown

We look forward to meeting with all of you during Parent–Teacher Conferences (November 27 and 28), where we can celebrate progress, discuss goals, and continue supporting your child’s journey together.

Thank you for your ongoing trust and collaboration.❤️

Tracy and Christine

Weekly Wonder | How will you refine and ‘become’?

UPDATES and ADMINISTRIVIA

Parent-Teacher Conferences

We will be holding Parent/Teacher conferences on November 27 and 28, 2025.

Conference Booking will open for families starting at 6:00am on November 20 and will close on at 11:59pm on November 26, 2025. All conferences are booked online through your MyCBE account.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be 15 minutes in length. All conferences are booked online through your MyCBE account.

 Kindergarten – Please note there is a separate link to book for Kindergarten

• November 27 | 11:30pm-2:30pm, 3:30pm-7:45pm
• November 28 | 8:00am-12:00pm

Grades 1-5

• November 27 | 3:30pm-7:45pm
• November 28 | 8:00am-12:00pm

Winter Concerts

Save the Dates –Get ready for ‘Snowganza’ Mahogany!

Our Mahogany Winter Concerts will be on the following dates for each grade. This year our performances will be held during the day to accommodate our growing population and to support adjusted timelines for practices. This format will also allow families to choose which performance to attend, and no tickets will be required we will be collecting for the Food Bank; donations are appreciated in place of a ticket. Reminder that students are expected to return to classes after performances and will go back to regular classroom programming. Parents are required to exit the building after each performance to allow students to go back to their classrooms and our school to return to regular programming.

There will be two shows per day – one Morning and one Afternoon performance. Times for performances will be the same each day and will be shared in next week’s Messenger. There will be no evening performances.

• Tuesday, December 9 - Grade 3 and 5  
• • Concert Times: 10:30am and 1:15pm
• Wednesday, December 10 - Grade 2 and 4
• • Concert Times: 10:30am and 1:15pm
• Thursday, December 11 - Kinder and Grade 1
• • Concert Times: 9:45am and 1:15pm

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. Once you know your Child’s teacher name, you can use this link to sign up for one or all the snacks and lunches for the entire year!

School Council / Parent Society|

Please Join us! School Council and Parent Society is a great chance to find out what is happening in Mahogany and be involved in your child’s school. The school council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Our next School Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00pm at Mahogany School followed by our next Fundraising Association Meeting will follow, all parents/guardians are welcome to join! Front Dorr will be open at 5:45pm. Please join us in the Gathering Space at the front of the school. We look forward to seeing you all there! Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:00pm.

 Happenings

Looking Ahead

Mon., Nov. 24 (Day 5)

• Regular Day of Classes
• Veterans Food Bank donation collections continue

Tues., Nov. 25 (Day 1)

• Regular Day of Classes

Wed., Nov. 26 (Day 2)

• Regular Day of Classes
• Wellness Wednesday

Thurs., Nov. 27 (Day 3)

• Regular Day of Classes
• Choir (Lunch Rehearsal)
• Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:30pm-8:00pm

Fri., Nov. 28

• Tracy’s Last Day at Mahogany, Mike Hebenton begins as Acting Principal Dec. 1
• Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
• Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00am-12:00pm