Hello Mahogany Families!  

What an amazing first day of school! While it may seem strange to start school in August, it was really nice to have two days to meet and get to know our students so that we can have a great start to the year. Classes have gone so smoothly, and it is so great to see all of our students getting to know their new classroom spaces, teachers and make new friends while connecting with others. Enjoy your long weekend and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Inspiration

“Firsts are the best because they are the beginnings...” 

Weekly Wonder

How will you celebrate all of the firsts this week had to offer? 

Updates and Administrivia  

Wasps 

• We just wanted to make you aware that there seems to be a large number of wasps this fall in all of Calgary and also in Mahogany. We have had several students who have been playing outside and have received wasp stings. Please know that we are working to find ways to have the least amount of contact with wasps as possible and we will contact parents if your child is stung.  We also follow our protocol regarding severe allergies.  

School Swag 

• We will be working with a new vendor this year for our school clothing. There will be information coming out shortly for ordering. We wear Mahogany Swag on Fridays and students are encouraged to wear their Mahogany shirts on field trips. 

Fun Lunch - Healthy Hunger

Thank you to our Mahogany Fundraising Association 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. 
(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. 

School Council / Parent Society| 

Our first School Council Meeting will be on September 24, 2024, at 6:00pm at Mahogany School followed by our first Fundraising Association Meeting 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. 

In the News  

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 
• Kindergarten to be dropped off at 130th location as per emails 

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 3. Please note that your child should enter through their regular doors (Front doors of the school)  

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. 

MyCBE / Powerschool – Parent Portal|

Create a MyCBE Account:  Please make sure you have registered for your MyCBE / PowerSchool Parent Portal account. Contact Trish Ross in the main office if you require your child’s CBE ID. 

Link: MyCBE

Busing and Transportation 

Bus stop information is now available via your MyCBEaccount. 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. 

Happenings  

Sat., Sept 7., 2024: Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Day 

Sun., Sept 8, 2024: International Literacy Day 

Upcoming 

Mon,. Sept 9  

• Regular Day of Classes 
• Day 4  

Tues., Sept 10 

• Regular Day of Classes 
  Day 5 

Wed., Sept 11 

• Regular Day of Classes 
• Wellness Wednesday 
• Day 1 

Thurs., Sept 12 

• Regular Day of Classes 
• Day 2 

Friday., Sept 13 

• Early Dismissal 12:00pm 

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 our primary email for reporting student absences and lates. You can also contact me at tckohan@cbe.ab.ca , our Assistant Principal Christine Hewitt clhewitt@cbe.ab.ca our Administrative Assistant Julie Davidson jldavidson@cbe.ab.ca