Hello Mahogany Families 

Well...I am not really sure what to write this week – there are so many emotions. I am very excited for my new role starting at the end of October as Area 5 System Principal, the emotions come from leaving this amazing school we have built together. I am honored to have had the opportunity to lead Mahogany School through the planning, opening and all of the ongoing amazing events and milestones we have had along the way. I am grateful for the learning and growth that I have seen from all of the students and I know that this will continue. Thank you all for the lovely messages and emails. 

You will have all received an email today regarding providing input about and to the incoming principal. We will keep you updated on this process. 

Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday for our Open House. 

Thank you, 

Tracy 

Inspiration

“When you're through changing, then you're through..."  -M. Stewart 

Weekly Wonder

How will you embrace change (just kidding - no more changes for a while...) 

Updates and Administrivia 

Mahogany School Open House

This year we will be hosting an Open House style meet the Teachers evening on September 25, 2025, from 3:00-6:00pm. Families are invited to come to the school anytime during these hours to ‘drop-in’ and see your child’s classroom and meet the teacher(s). There will not be a sign up for this event. We also hope you will make this a fun family event by joining our School Council for a BBQ Picnic in the Hug n’ Go and back field to meet each other and have a chance to connect as a school community. (see below)

Terry Fox Run

Terry Fox Run will be on Friday, September 26, 2025. We will be doing two run times to accommodate our school size and the number of classes on the field at one time.

Run times are as follows:

  • 9:00am Assembly-9:30am Run time– Grade 3 (Shoults, Black, Holmes), Grade 4, Grade 5
  • 10:30 Assembly-11:00 Run time – Grades K, 1, 2 and 3 (Maria, Henry, Peters)
    o       Please note the kindergarten students will run in the gym and not outside

The run will take place on the back field. Parents are welcome to join in and surround our field to help cheer our students on along the route!

Online donations are open:  https://schools.terryfox.ca/98314. Donation goal of $3500.  Last year we raised $3065. 

Alberta Education Literacy and Numeracy Screenings|

Students in Kindergarten - Grade 3 will once again be completing Provincial literacy and numeracy testing.

  • Fall screening dates for Grade 1-3 will be from September 15 to October 3, 2025.
  • Winter screening dates for Kindergarten - Grade 3 will be from January 19 to February 6, 2026.
  • Spring screening dates for Grade 1-3 will be from May 11 to 29, 2026.

Teachers will be working with students to complete these tests and will be able to use the data to help them with their classroom programming. 

School Clothing Swag

Mahogany Swag is back with some new additions this year.  Check out our new crew sweatshirt and basketball shorts.  Part of the proceeds go back to the school.  The last day to order is Sunday September 28th.  Orders will be delivered to the school sometime in October.  Thanks for your support! 

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, October 14, 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!

In the News

Student Teachers

Please join us in welcoming our new Teacher Candidates

Welcome Teacher Candidates (Student Teachers) from Mount Royal University (MRU)|

Teacher Candidates (TC) will be joining us beginning the week of September 22, 2025.

Mentor Teachers (MT)

Grade

Teacher Candidates (TC)

Jennifer Walburger

Grade 4

Rylee Crisby

Angela Quilley

Grade 5

Ilana Fourman

Jaqueline Brown

Grade 4

Brooke Lassalle

Karen Part

Kindergarten

Lauren Smith

Michelle Ries

Grade 1

Meghan Tulloch

 Happenings

 

September 21-27 – Gender Equality Week

 

Upcoming

 

Mon., Sept. 22

Day 1

  • Regular Day
  • September 22 – Fall Equinox, Treaty 7 Day

Tues., Sept. 23

Day 2

  • Regular Day

Wed., Sept. 24

Day 3

 

  • Wellness Wednesday
  • Regular Day of Classes

Thurs., Sept. 25

Day 4

  • Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)
  • Regular Day of classes
  • Fun Snack
  • Mahogany Open House
    o       All families with your students are invited to join us open house style from 3:00-6:00pm
    o       School Council will be hosting a family BBQ Picnic for you to connect with families and build community

Fri., Sept. 26

 

  • Early Dismissal – 12:00pm
  • PM Kindergarten Attends
  • Terry Fox Run

Looking Ahead

Mon., Sept. 29

  • Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students

 

Tues., Sept. 30

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  • Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students 

Wed., Oct. 1

  • Orange Shirt Day
  • Regular Day
  • Wellness Wednesday 

Thurs., Oct. 2

  • Regular Day of Classes 

Fri., Oct. 3

  • Early Dismissal – 12:00pm
  • AM Kindergarten Attends 

October 20 – Municipal Elections Day –Mahogany is a voting station

October 27 – Picture Day!