Golden Hill’s first graders and their special friends, whether they be parents, grandparents or someone else special in their lives, spent time together chatting and enjoying breakfast during the “Bring a Friend to Breakfast” event sponsored, by the school’s PTA.

Originally, the series of events, separated by grade, was a lunch, and ran for years before COVID put it on hiatus. Golden Hill PTA President Liese Hohmann desired to bring it back, so fifth graders including her son could experience it before advancing to middle school.

“It was always so much fun to go there during the day, it was a special treat to go to lunch with them,” Hohmann recalled, when she was invited by her daughter to come. “The kids absolutely loved it, they lit up.”

Students could bring any special adult in their life and Hohmann noted that even if a student could not have someone visit, they still enjoyed breakfast and mingling with the other families. 

“That child can sit with their friends and the parent of the other child always makes them feel welcome,” Hohmann said. “Nobody is ever left out, the PTA tries to bring in donuts, so that way everyone feels special.”

Parent Victoria McAteer noted that the event is a heartwarming reminder of the little moments that bring everyone closer together as a school and community. Knowing that her husband James and son Colin were able to share a breakfast of Central Deli bagels brought her joy.

“They chatted, laughed, and relished their time together, creating memories I know they’ll cherish for years to come,” McAteer said. “This event brought our school community together in the most special way.”

Another breakfast for kindergarteners and their friends will be held May 15 at 9:30 a.m.