Mahogany Messenger Sept. 25-29 | Belonging, Truth & ReconciliACTION, Terry Fox, Fees, Swag, Fun Lunch, School Council
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Principal's Message
Oki, Danit'ada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello, and Labas Mahogany Families,
This week, I had the honor of sharing the work of Mahogany staff and students towards our Truth and Reconciliation Commitment. I spoke about the work we have done to create a culture of caring, respect and belonging for ALL our students and how we are continuing this work forward into year two. When we talk about our work, we speak about our reconciliactions, these are the little things, and big things that we are committed to do to support our learning and understanding as both a staff and with our students at Mahogany School. With the incredible wetlands in our community, we have taken the opportunity to embrace ways of land-based learning. Classes have engaged in journalling, literacy activities, sit spots, scientific endeavors all in an effort to connect to their learning and engage in meaningful ways. Our stories bring us together. I am proud of the land-based learning we are engaging in and the connections to science and exploration, inquiry and questioning it uncovers. Curiosity is a powerful tool that allows us to build our capacity for intercultural understanding as we continue to establish a new school culture, we acknowledge the past and walk forward into the future together.
Inspiration
“Belonging is being your authentic self and knowing that no matter what happens, you belong to you.” - Brene Brown
What Does it mean to belong? Building a culture of belonging is a huge task. There are so many factors that play in creating a place where you feel connected. Whether it is the relationships you build with the people or the connections to place it is the feeling that you belong that keeps us feeling connected. This week as we recognize National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we take time to reflect on what belonging and connection means to different groups of people and we as a school commit to reconciliactions to support our own sense of understanding. We continue establishing community and connection through building capacity for inter-cultural understanding. Our Truth and Reconciliation action is grounded in the following questions: What stories do we have to tell? What stories does the land have to tell? How are we all connected?
Our TRC Call to Action #63- Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect offered inspiration.
Mahogany School Truth And Reconciliation Commitment
Hand to Heart
Tracy
Weekly Wonder
How have you made connections and developed a sense of belonging with Mahogany School? How will you connect and what will your reconciliactions be on September 30?
Connection Corner
- Thank you to our amazing School Council and Fundraising Association for providing a delicious dinner and treats for us during conferences
- Thank you to BowTie Pizza for the donation of so many incredibly delicious pizzas for us to keep us fed and going
- Thank you to Mrs. Gall for organizing the book fair – the students were so excited to be able to check out all the amazing items
Updates and Administrivia
Truth and ReconciliACTION week
Staff will be wearing our orange shirts in recognition of Orange Shirt Day on Thursday, September 28. We encourage all who would like to wear orange any on Thursday and any day this week and beyond.
Terry Fox - Toonies for Terry
We will be collecting Toonies for Terry from October 2nd - October 13th . As a part of our Terry Fox Run. Families can also donate online or by sending money to school. All funds collected go directly to the Terry Fox Foundation. Our goal is $2000. Please help us support this incredible cause. Mahogany Online Terry Fox Donations.
Fees
We are experiencing some challenges with school fees– all fees are paid through parents’ MyCBE account. Our fees department is working to have our trips, in school activities, materials posted as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience around this. Students will still be able to participate in trips and use materials at school as needed – student learning will not be impacted by fees.
School Swag
Please order for yourself. Click on the link below to access the school store and to submit payment. https://mahoganyschoolfall2023.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ Orders must be submitted no later than Sunday, October 1st. The store will be closed on October 1st and no orders will be able to be accepted after that date.
Healthy Hunger
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.
School Council / Parent Society
- Our next School Council / Fundraising Association Meeting will be on October 3, 2023, at 6:00pm at Mahogany School 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. This will be our AGM – looking for members for open positions!
Happenings
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Fall Equinox Sept 23 |
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Mon., Sept 25, 2023 |
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Tues., Sept26, 2023 |
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Wed., Sept 27, 2023 |
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Thurs., Sept 28, 2023 |
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Fri., Sept. 29, 2023 |
School Swag Orders Due by Sunday, October 1! Don’t miss out (see link above) |
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Looking Ahead... |
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