Hello Mahogany Families,

Reconnect, Refocus, Refine...  

Inspiration| “Refocus: /re·fo·cus/: focus (attention or resources) on something new or different, to focus again: such as. A: to adjust (something, such as a camera or a lens) again to make an image clear."

 Last week we took time to reconnect. This week and next we refocus and reflect. As we approach Remembrance Day, it’s a time for reflection and gratitude. This day invites us to honor the sacrifices made by so many, while also taking a moment to reconnect with the values that bring us together as a community—strength, resilience, and the importance of remembering our shared history. Thank you to our Grade 4 students, teachers, and our amazing music team for such a touching assembly this week and for helping us reflect and remember.

In the words of the late Maya Angelou, “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color.” As we pause to remember those who served, let us also re-connect with the strength of our own community. Whether through our shared work or the individual bonds we form with students, each of us contributes to the fabric that supports our school.

Our Mahogany Story has been woven together with many threads along the way. We have such a beautiful community where students are able to connect their learning and understanding. As we move through reconnection to refocus and refine, we move forward together as a strong community.

Let’s take this opportunity to reflect on what unites us, and to continue to foster a nurturing, inclusive environment for all. Wishing you all a thoughtful and meaningful Remembrance Day.

Have a wonderful Fall Break everyone – See you Next Thursday.

Tracy and Christine

Have a wonderful Fall Break Mahogany families!

We look forward to seeing you all back on Thursday, November 13, 2025

Tracy and Christine

Weekly Wonder|

How will you find ways to refocus?

UPDATES and ADMINISTRIVIA|

Staffing Updates

We have a few staffing updates to share with you as we have a couple of changes upcoming after the fall break. 

Grade 2:

• Congratulations to Ms. Kelly on the birth of her baby this week!
• Welcome to Sara Peters, who will be taking over for Ms. Kelly until the end of the school year.

Grade 1:

• Welcome back to Jade Lewendon will be returning from maternity leave on Monday, November 17, 2025. She is excited to be coming back and in joining the grade 1 team!
• Farewell to Kiran Chaudry has done an amazing job of getting the grade 1 classroom up and running, while we are sad to say goodbye, we are so grateful for all of her work and for having had her as a part of our Mahogany team. Kiran's last day will be on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Education Assistants:

• Farewell to Grace An has been an amazing support for both students and staff over the last year and beyond. We are so sad to see her go and we wish her ALL the best moving forward. Grace's last day will be Friday, November 14, 2025.
• Welcome to Lorelei Hepburn who will be joining us in this role starting November 17, 2025.

Principal Updates:

• Tracy will be staying in Mahogany until November 28, and she will be starting in her new position as Area 5 System Principal on December 1, 2025. Mr. Mike Hebenton will return to Mahogany beginning December 1, 2025, while we await our new Mahogany Principal.

Parent Teacher Conferences|

We will be holding Parent/Teacher conferences on November 27 and 28, 2025.

Conference Booking will open for families starting at 6:00am on November 20 and will close on at 11:59pm on November 26, 2025. All conferences are booked online through your MyCBE account. Conference Booking Instructions

Parent / Teacher Conferences will be 15 minutes in length. All conferences are booked online through your MyCBE account.

 Kindergarten

• November 27
• • 11:30am-2:30pm
  • 3:30pm-7:45pm
• November 28
• • 8:00am-12:00pm

Grades 1-5

• November 27
• • 3:30pm-7:45pm
• November 28
• • 8:00am-12:00pm

Winter Concerts|

Save the Dates –Get ready for ‘Snowganza’ Mahogany!

Our Mahogany Winter Concerts will be on the following dates for each grade. This year our performances will be held during the day to accommodate our growing population and to support adjusted timelines for practices. This format will also allow families to choose which performance to attend, and no tickets will be required we will be collecting for the Food Bank; donations are appreciated in place of a ticket. Reminder that students are expected to return to classes after performances and will go back to regular classroom programming. Parents are required to exit the building after each performance to allow students to go back to their classrooms and our school to return to regular programming. 

There will be two shows per day – one Morning and one Afternoon performance. Times for performances will be the same each day and will be shared in next week’s Messenger. There will be no evening performances.

• Tuesday, December 9th - Grade 3 and 5
• Wednesday, December 10th - Grade 2 and 4
• Thursday, December 11th - Kinder and Grade 1

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, November 18, 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! Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:00pm.

 Happenings|

Looking Ahead:

Mon., Nov. 17

Day 1

• Regular Day of Classes

Tues., Nov. 18

Day 2

• Regular Day of Classes
• Learning Leader Meeting 2:45pm
• School Council / Fundraising Association 6:00pm

Wed., Nov. 19

Day 3

• Regular Day of Classes
• Wellness Wednesday

Thurs., Nov. 20

Day 4

• Regular Day of Classes
• Fun Snack-Maverick's Donuts

Fri., Nov. 21

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