Garden Oaks - Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction

The Garden Oaks Chapter of the Friends of Montessori hosts the Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction on first Saturday of February, from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. This major fundraising event is a key component of meeting our annual financial objectives, and monies raised go directly to support and maintain the essential elements of our Montessori program, including classroom materials, teacher's aides, and professional development.

This community-wide event draws neighbors, Garden Oaks families, community leaders, and business leaders to enjoy free pancakes and sausage lovingly prepared by many of the dads of children in our program. We also have many fun activities for the children, including dancing, singing, and hands-on arts and crafts. You may also scoop up some sweet deals at our famous Silent Auction. The combination of a delicious breakfast, family fun, and great deals at the Silent Auction has historically made this Pancake Breakfast a big hit with large turnouts every year.

For those who are interested in learning more about the Garden Oaks Elementary Montessori program, a parent orientation is held on the morning of the breakfast and is required for those entering the program. The parent orientation covers the Montessori methodology and the role of families in the Friends of Montessori program and is open to all parents that do not have a child in the program.

Events such as this are coordinated through the efforts of many volunteers. From letter writing, procuring auction items, flipping pancakes, and translating and distributing flyers, it takes a lot of people to make all of these efforts a success!

If you would like to volunteer to be on a committee, or just lend a helping hand, please contact Elizabeth Klein at 713-320-7294 or email her at friendsofmontessori@yahoo.com.