Translation Services?

We need several official documents translated from English into Spanish and are looking for someone to complete this task. (Charter schools do not qualify for the use of APS Translation services.) We will be paying for this service, but if you would like to dedicate your 3 hrs/mo to this task, please let us know.

Friends of Mountain Mahogany (FOMM)

There will be a FOMM meeting on Tuesday 10/27 @ 8:30-9:30 in the school Library. This meeting will be to approve the FOMM budget and decide on proposed fundraisers for this year. Everyone welcome, especially their little ones!

Thank you,

Sandra Oresman

Treasurer of FOMM

cell#934-0975

Intercultural Education Committee 

The Intercultural Education Committee (IEC) will meet on Wednesday 11/4 @ 3:15- 5pm. The agenda includes discussing curriculum ideas from the National Association of Multicultural Education Conference (which all the teachers are attending next week in Denver) and focusing on how to best support/connect with families currently enrolled at MMCS. The IEC is open to everyone at MMCS. Please contact Genny O'Herron (Kinder teacher / chair of Intercultural Education Committee).

PBS will re-broadcast Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? on 10/27 and 11/3 @ 10pm. This documentary examines the impact of place and race on health. It provides valuable information to understand how student health can impact their academic success.

Gardening volunteers!

Leslie Haven, parent of Jahnathan in 3rd gr, has volunteered to organize a Gardening Volunteer Calendar for Ms. Lisa. Please email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Science Club needs materials!

Please consider donating the following items to enhance our student’s Science Club experiences; wax paper, film containers, eye droppers, CD’s, lemon juicers, shoe boxes, Dixie cups, candles, sugar, salt, vinegar, jars, plastic cups, baking soda, flour, salt, antacid, plastic bottles/bags, 2 dozen eggs, twine, bubble wrap, masking tape, straws, balloons, 1 yard sections of race track and snacks. Please contact Bethany Key at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or drop off items in the office.

Before care option!

I am excited to share that we have established a relationship with the childcare center across the street, Casa Alegre to support our before care needs. I went over yesterday and met Louise Romero, owner, to discuss before care and we came up with a solution. If you need before care, and would like to register your child at Casa Alegre, MMCS will provide a designated person to pick them up at 8:15 and bring them across the street to school. Your family would pay the center separately and adhere to their registration requirements. Please call the center at 294-8344 to explore this option. Then, provide the documentation to our office and the days in which your child will need to be picked up.

Marimba classes!

If your child is interested in a Marimba class on Monday afternoons in the MMCS neighborhood please call Naomi Julian @ 345-9208. The class is $25 a month.

Lost and Found

Please check the Lost and Found by Tuesday 10/27. After this date we will donate items to a clothing bank.

Printing Policy was approved!

This policy was approved by the Governing Council last night, “In order to conserve resources and foster our commitment to the environment, Mountain Mahogany Community School will send all school-wide documents electronically and provide printed materials to the oldest or only student from a family. A family wanting to receive school-wide documents by electronic version only will complete a form in the office to opt out of paper copies.”

You can either e-mail Ina at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to “opt out” or you can stop by the office and sign our “Opt Out of Paper Communications” sheet, which is on the counter by her desk. Thanks for your participation in this matter.

MMCS Middle School!

The Governing Council has made the final decision to expand our school to include the middle school years after considering input from teachers, staff, parents, and Administration. The opportunity presents unique challenges and we would like to explore the best ways of making this a reality.If you are interested in being on the Mid-School committee, please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 341-1424.

Upcoming Dates – Fall 2009-2010

Tuesday 10/27 – 1st gr field trip

Wednesday 10/28 – No School - N.A.M.E.

Thursday 10/29 – No School - conference

Friday 10/30 – No School - in Denver

Tuesday 11/3 – Picture orders due

Wednesday 11/4 – Intercultural Ed Comm @ 3:15

Thursday 11/5 Picture re-takes

Wednesday 11/11 – No school - Veteran’s Day

Monday 11/23 – PT conferences -No School

Tuesday 11/24 – PT conferences -No School

Mon – Fri 11/30 – 12/4 – Usborne Book Fair