Principal's Message

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 6 and Thursday, February 7 from 4:00 - 7:30 in the auditorium.

       If possible, we are asking that those of you with last names beginning with N - Z attend on Wednesday evening and those with last names beginning with A - M attend on Thursday evening.                     

       When you arrive there will be a sign up sheet at the end of each teacher's table. We ask that you sign up in the order that you arrive.   We hope this will ensure that you see your child's teacher in a timely manner and that the conferences will proceed more smoothly.

         Also, we ask that you attend without your child so that teachers and parents can talk openly about their progress.

Kindergarten Registration will be held on Tuesday, February 26, from 9:30 - 10:30 in the auditorium for all students who will be attending kindergarten at Mount Mahogany next year.   Students must live within Mount Mahogany School boundaries.    A child must be five on or before September 1, 2008, in order to attend kindergarten in the fall.   This is a state law and no exceptions can be made.       A birth certificate and record of immunization are required to complete the registration procedure.    Children do not need to come with you to register .

We would appreciate it if you would share this information with neighbors whose oldest child would qualify for kindergarten next year.

If you are unable to attend that day please contact the school.

       Also, thank you for your assistance in making a vast improvement in the kindergarten loading and unloading area.   The patience that you have shown for each other has greatly helped.

         I also feel that the pedestrian caution sign that was placed in the south crosswalk on 1300 West has also helped with the safety of our students.

Mr. Westover

Kindergarten Happenings

   We are looking forward to sharing your child's progress and discussing future Kindergarten goals at PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES in February.   The conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 6 th and Thursday, February 7 th from 4:00-7:30 p.m.   Mrs. Bunting will be available only on Wednesday, February 6 th .   We are looking forward to meeting with you.   Our "100 th Day of School" celebration will be held the first part of February.   We also have a field trip scheduled for the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point on Wednesday, February 27.   All Kindergarten classes will come that day in the morning from 9-11:55.

1 st Grade

The first grade just celebrated the 100th day of school. This year is going by so fast! It has been so much fun to watch them grow and learn as the year progresses.

Even though the year is more than half way over, the first grade will still be involved in many activities. We are looking forward to our Valentine's Day party on February 14th. It will be tons of fun!

Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Wednesday, February 6th and Thursday, February 7th. Watch for more information coming soon.

All of the first grade teachers would like to say thanks for taking the time to read with your child each night. This helps your child become a better reader and also gain a love for reading. Thanks for your support!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2 nd Grade

CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Olson who gave birth to a baby girl on  

January 14th (Abigail Paige-- 8 lbs. 1 0z.).   Our Second Grade  

welcomes Mrs. McClure who will be teaching Mrs. Olson's class until  

she returns from maternity leave. Second Grade teachers are looking  

forward to meeting with parents/guardians on either February 6th or  

7th for "Parent Teacher Conferences".   Classroom "Valentine's Day"  

parties will be during the last hour of the day (2:15-3:15) on  

Thursday, February 14th--a big "THANK YOU" in advance to all parents  

and volunteers who help with this event.   Place Value, Double-Digit  

addition and Double-digit subtraction will continue to be a  

mathematical focus for this month.

4 th   Grade  

January has been an exciting month for fourth grade. We have started "Ram Bucks." Ram Bucks is a rewards program where the students are able to earn "Bucks" for good behavior, completed assignments, class work and participation. In Science we have learned about the Water Cycle and have started learning about Rocks and Minerals. Every month we read different genres of books. In January we read Science Fiction and Fantasy and for February we are reading Biographies and Auto-Biographies. Last but not least, please keep working and practicing your multiplication facts at home. It is extremely important and will help you succeed.

5 th Grade

5th graders will be attending the Space Center field trip at Central  

Elementary on one of two days.   Mr. Dominguez's and Mrs. Parry's  

classes will attend on February 5th.   Mr. Miner's and Mrs. Jensen's  

classes will attend on February 6th.   Students will leave at 9:10 and  

return before 2:00.   Please return the permission slip and choice of  

school lunch or home lunch if you haven't.

    Our Traveling Show practices will begin soon.   Students wishing to  

tryout for vocal parts had an opportunity to do so on January 28th.   

Parents will be encouraged to volunteer for helping with narration,  

dances, vocals, staging, costumes, and props.   Please call Mr. Miner  

if you wish to volunteer and hadn't received a volunteer note.   Our  

Traveling Show is scheduled for April 3rd.

    Parent/Teacher Conferences are for February 6th and 7th.   This  

meeting will involve parents only.   The first parent/teacher  

conference was for parent and student.   Please remember to sign in  

when you attend.   Please call and schedule a phone appointment or  

before school appointment if you are unable to attend the conferences.

    Our 5th graders are invited to participate in a 5th Grade  

Storytelling event on February 25th.   (Students do not have to do  

storytelling.)   Our grade level will listen to any 5th graders  

wanting to perform a practiced 3-7 minute story.   The top 3 winners  

will advance to the school's storytelling festival where a finalist  

will be chosen.

6 th Grade

We so enjoyed our field trip to the Christa McAuliffe Space Center at Central Elementary in early January!   We learned a lot as we worked cooperatively to accomplish our missions!

In Science, we are getting ready for our Science Fair!   It is scheduled for February 12th.   All sixth grade students will be participate in the annual Science Fair.   Please help your child complete his/her project so they are prepared for this fun event!

In math, we are busy studying fractions, decimals and percents.   We are adding and subtracting fractions and will soon be multiplying and dividing fractions.   Understanding fractions is a big part of sixth grade curriculum and we want everyone to succeed!

We are "time warping" to Rome right now in Social Studies.   The students are having a lot of fun wearing togas during class and picturing themselves as part of the Roman Empire while learning fun facts about that time period.

Computers with Mrs. Childs

Kindergarten through Second grade

     The skills that are in progress are learning how to use the computer while simultaneously improving their math and language skills.

Third grade

     They are continually learning all keys on the keyboard and their correct finger position.

Forth grade

     They are going to be learning about Internet safety and improving their typing skills and speed.

Fifth grade

     They will be improving their typing technique and speed.

Sixth grade

     They are going to be learning about Internet safety and improving their typing skills and speed.