Hello Mahogany Families,

That is a wrap! What a week it was with our first snowfall of the year. We also had ceremonies, ribbon cuttings, food trucks and more. Oh, and a whole lot of amazing learning took place too! We hope you all have some time to re-group and refresh as we head into the weekend and the final days of October.

Deep breath into the weekend – enjoy everyone!

❤️ Tracy and Christine

Inspiration

"To go fast, go alone. To go far, go together" - African Proverb

Weekly Wonder

When we work together, we know that we can do more, be better and learn along the way. There are many ways as a school community that we can work together to find this strength and make strides together. How will you find ways to join in and work together with our school community to ‘go farther together’? How will you take time to actively invite someone into your circle? What will you need to do this?

Connection Corner

Thank you to everyone for your help and for joining us for our Playground opening ceremonies! Our families who have supported fundraising and our incredible supports along the way. We are grateful to our Mahogany School Fundraising Association and School Council for their help in making this opportunity possible!

Halloween at Mahogany (Costume/Pajama Day)  

Halloween will be a special learning day at Mahogany School. Classes will not be having parties but may engage in Halloween or Autunm-focused learning activities. We know that this is a big day for children, and we also recognize that not all families celebrate Halloween. As an inclusive environment we want to make sure all students feel comfortable and safe at school. Teachers will also provide alternative activities for students who do not participate in Halloween. We know that many of our families look forward to Halloween each year and welcome the opportunity to capitalize on our students’ excitement to enhance their learning. 

We know that some families will want their children to wear costumes to school and some may want to save them for community events after school hours. On October 31, we welcome students to wear their costumes or pajamas to school. To celebrate our school spirit, in the afternoon we will end the day with a dance party. 

Please have your child bring a healthy snack for themselves. Do not send a treat for the whole class as we will not have class parties and cannot accommodate class food due to allergies. 

We invite students and staff to wear costumes or pajamas for the day if they wish. When choosing a costume to wear to school please remember: 

• Keep your child’s comfort and safety in mind for indoor and outdoor play. Make sure your child can wear a coat and indoor and outdoor shoes with their costume. 
• Long capes, uncomfortable shoes, or other tripping hazards are discouraged. Students should be able to participate in gym and outdoor play safely throughout the day. 
• Please ensure their vision is not obscured by their costume. For this reason, masks should not be worn. 
• Please leave loose props at home. We cannot be responsible for anything lost or left behind at the school before Halloween night and there will be no staff here to accommodate entrance to the school for any forgotten items.  
• Do not send costume weapons to school (swords, guns, etc.) 
• No extremely gory costumes. Please remember we have small children in the building, students, and staff with varying levels of sensitivity. We want everyone to feel safe and have fun!

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. This week is Fun Lunch! Can’t wait.

Happenings

	Choir Grade 3-5 11:50am-12:10pm Intramurals begin this week – 11:50am-12:10pm
Mon., Oct. 30, 2023	Regular Day Class Reviews – Grade K
Tues., Oct. 31, 2023	Regular Day Halloween Costumes/ Pajama Day Intramurals: 11:50am-12:10pm
Wed., Nov. 1, 2023	Regular Day Wellness Wednesday Intramurals: 11:50am-12:10pm
Thurs., Nov. 2, 2023	Regular Day Choir Grade 3-5 Fun Lunch
Fri., Nov. 3, 2023	Early Dismissal 12:00pm PM Kindergarten Attends

Upcoming

Mon,. Nov. 6

• Regular Day

Tues., Nov. 7

• Regular Day
• Intramurals: 11:50am-12:10pm
• School Council/ Fundraising Association Meeting 6:00pm

Wed., Nov., 8

• Regular Day
• Wellness Wednesday
• Remembrance Day Assembly
• Intramurals: 11:50am-12:10pm

Thurs., Nov., 9

• Fall Break Begins for students – No School

Friday., Nov., 10-14

• Fall Break – No School for Students

Wednesday., Nov., 15

• Classes Resume

Thursday., Nov., 16

• Class Photos and Photo Retakes