Mount Mahogany Elementary is coordinating several community initiatives and school events this week, including teacher conference support and vision screenings. The school is also preparing for a series of upcoming October activities following the recent Rockin the Reef fundraiser.
Teacher Conference Support
The Mount Mahogany PTA is organizing meal support for teachers during parent-teacher conferences held this week. According to school communications, the PTA is serving soups and salads on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and nachos on Thursday, Oct. 1. Volunteers are asked to deliver assigned food items to the school faculty room between 2:45 PM and 3:00 PM on those days.
Health and Wellness Services
On Thursday, Oct. 1, the school is scheduled to conduct vision screenings starting at 9:10 a.m. The school is seeking volunteers to assist the school nurse with the process, which is described as lasting approximately two hours or less. Parents who wish to opt their students out of the screening may contact Nurse Jill via email.
Community Assistance Programs
The school is also managing several donation and assistance programs for local families. The Mount Mahogany and Share Your Light partnership is collecting new and gently used coats and costumes for an exchange scheduled for October. Donations are being accepted in the school office or via PayPal. Additionally, the school's pantry offers food assistance through an online application process, providing items such as rice, beans, pasta, snacks, and canned goods to families in need.
Student Support and Volunteering
The school has also announced the return of its partnership with the FIVE.12 Foundation to provide free weekend food to students through the Backpack Club. Students can participate in the program by providing their name and teacher to the school. Furthermore, the school is offering free fingerprinting appointments for parents who wish to volunteer for school activities, such as field trips.
Fundraiser Celebrations
Following the Rockin the Reef fundraiser, several celebratory events are scheduled for students. The upcoming calendar includes a Pie the Principal assembly on Oct. 2, a PTA meeting on Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m., and a Chick-fil-A fundraiser lunch on Oct. 7. Other upcoming celebrations include an ice cream recess for fundraiser winners on Oct. 9 and a Halloween parade scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 30.
October School Calendar
Looking ahead to the remainder of the month, the school calendar includes Red Ribbon week from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14 and a school-wide fall break from Oct. 15 to Oct. 19. Other scheduled activities include the Reflections deadline on Oct. 21, a school store during lunch recess on Oct. 23, and Doughnuts with grownups for second-grade students on Oct. 23.
Recent Fundraising Activity
The school recently concluded its Rockin the Reef fundraising efforts, which included a carnival and foam run held on Sept. 21. The fundraising campaign featured a silent auction with over 110 items and was aimed at supporting school programs.
