Mahogany Messenger Sept. 11-15 | Dreams, School Council, Fun Lunch, Forms, MyCBE, Parking & Drop-Off
Hello Mahogany Families,
Wow! Our first week under our belts, and what a week it was. Thank you to all of you who were able to attend our Open House today – it was great to see so many amazing famiies! If you were unable to make it today don’t worry – you will be able to tour during our conferences on September 20 and 21, 2023.
Inspiration
“Dreams come a size too big so that we can grow into them.” Bissett
Weekly Wonder
How will you find ways to fit into your dreams?
Updates and Administrivia
School Council / Parent Society
Our first School Council Meeting will be on September 12, 2023, at 6:00pm at Mahogany School followed by our first Fundraising Association Meeting which will be held in person at Mahogany School. All parents/guardians are welcome to join! Doors will be open at 5:45pm please join us in the Gathering Space
Happenings
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Tues., Sept12, 2023 |
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Thurs., Sept 14, 2023 |
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Fri., Sept. 15, 2023 |
Fun Snack orders due by midnight tomorrow |
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Wed., Sept 20 |
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In the News
Fun Lunch
- Thank you to Jenny Taylor for organizing our Fun Lunch / Snacks! This is a parent purchase option through Healthy Hunger. Everything is now ready to go for families to order from the Healthy Hunger website. You will need to create an account if you are new to the program.
- Our first order is the Mahogany Logo cookies - welcome back! The fun snack day is Sept. 21, 2023 making the cut off day for families to order Sept. 16th at 11:59p.m. (Cut off day is always 5 days prior to the event)
- Please check the Healthy Hunger website for details and dates. Please visit https://healthyhunger.ca to create an account. Once you are set up add “Mahogany School” and select your child's Teacher name from the list.
- We alternate between healthy lunch options for Grades 1-5 and snacks for Grades K-5.
Forms and Fees
You will receive an email from CBE shortly with details on how to access beginning of the year forms. All forms are to be completed online.
Individual classes will be sending a “getting to know you” form home next week, these are to be completed and returned to the school.
Medical Forms:
- Please complete a medical form if your child has any allergies or medical conditions we need to be aware of. This form is also to be completed for any students who require medication at school or medication to be administered.
- No Medication can be administered without a form on file
- Please note – most medication is kept and distributed in the office (exceptions include inhalers and EpiPens)
MyCBE Account
Create a MyCBE Account. Please make sure you have registered for your MyCBE account. Contact Trish Ross in the main office if you require your child’s CBE ID.
Drop-off and Pick-up
- All doors are available for students to access this year – students can enter at beginning at 7:45am daily and can enter through all doors including the parking lot doors for Hug n’ Go flow.
- If you would like to access the school, or your children are late, please go to the main entrance on Mahogany Blvd. Please ring the intercom bell. The door lock will release, and you will be able to enter the main office.
1st Class After Class and Kindergarten Care
- Grade 1-5: 1st Class After Class student drop-off and pick- up will occur outside the school look for their sign on the door at the NW compound door.
- Please do not park in the Hug n’ Go after 7:45am for Childcare Drop off
Hug n’ Go
Reminder that there are two lanes for this student drop off area. We ask that parents dropping off stay to the sidewalk side so others can get by. There is no parking permitted in this area.
Parking Lot
This is a School Staff parking lot only. Do not park in this lot to drop off your child. There are just enough spots for our teaching staff, and they do come at different times throughout the day and other staff will have to park on the street this year. The only access is for designated handicap parking (requires a pass).
Parking
There are designated parking times along Mahogany Way beside the school during morning entry and afternoon dismissal times. Feel free to park here and walk your child to their doors. Do NOT Park or drop off in front of the school as this is a bussing lane for our school and other schools.
Dogs
Please note that dogs are not permitted on the school grounds. This is the City of Calgary Bylaw. Feel free to stand on the sidewalk and wave with your pet.
Kindergarten
All Kindergarten students attend during regular AM/PM times starting Tuesday, September 5. Please note that your child should enter through their regular doors (Front doors of the school).
Busing and Transportation
Bus stop information is now available via your MyCBE / PowerSchool account. Busing is not managed at the school level. If you have any questions related to bussing, you should contact the CBE Transportation department via email at transportation@cbe.ab.ca.
School Council / Parent Society
Our first School Council Meeting will be on September 12, 2023, at 6:00pm at Mahogany School followed by our first Fundraising Association Meeting will be held on All parents/guardians are welcome to join!
Communication (Phone, Email, Website)
Our phone number is 403-817-3448 and it is in operation. We also have a school email which is monitored. It is mahogany@cbe.ab.ca . This will be your main point of contact with the school and will eventually become our primary email for reporting student absences and lates. You can also contact me at tckohan@cbe.ab.ca or our Administrative Assistant Trish Ross plross@cbe.ab.ca .
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Tracy Kohan, M.Ed.
Principal, Mahogany School