Fundraiser/FAQ

Northwood Montessori AMI Annual Fundraiser

Event Details

February 25, 2023 – 5pm

Woodson’s Reserve Clubhouse

4125 Waterbend Cove, Spring, TX 77386

“Growing in Harmony”

Thank you for helping to make Northwood’s fundraiser a success! Below are resources and frequently asked questions to help you collect or submit donations for this year’s fundraiser.

RSVP & Tickets

Donation & Sponsor Form

Donation Resources

Why are we fundraising?

Each year, Northwood parents get together to plan a fun evening for all of the adults in the Northwood community, past and present, to raise funds for the school. You may wonder what all this fundraising is for. While tuition typically covers the costs of operating the school, like salaries, utilities, and general maintenance, it does not cover things like continuing staff development, furniture in the classrooms, and other capital improvements of the school grounds and facilities. Additionally, 10% of the funds raised will go toward the school’s scholarship fund. 100% of the fundraiser proceeds go to the school. Some examples of how the annual fundraiser has benefited Northwood recently:

The new Toddler Building (2021)
AMI training course for Mrs. Shah on the path to establish an AMI recognized toddler community. (2022)
Replacement of the driveway bridge (2022)
New material shelves in all the classrooms (2020)
New playground equipment (2018)

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Northwood raised over $20k for school improvements in 2022!

What are the Fundraiser event activities?

A cocktail attire event, the fundraiser consists of an evening of fun activities. This year’s theme is “Growing in Harmony,” in reference to the sustainable growth of our children inspired by the Montessori environment.

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Cocktail Reception

Meet others in the Northwood community and learn more about the families your child spends the school day with. Wine and beer will be available and included with your event ticket.

Silent Auction

A fun event to place your bids for some great items and services. Silent auction items include:

Concert tickets
Vacation rentals
Interactive Aquarium and Color Factory tickets
Gift certificates to restaurants and other local businesses
A day for your child to spend with their teacher
Class baskets

This year the silent auction bidding will be done via mobile device and start 3 days prior to the event. Visit the Auction website to register and RSVP today.

Catered Dinner

Enjoy a fine selection of food and drinks while you dine and chat with other families. Food is included with your ticket.

Heads or Tails

Buy your bracelets and play this game of chance. Choose heads or tails, and hope your guess matches the coin toss. If not, you’ve got to toss away a bracelet. When you don’t have any more bracelets, you must sit down. Purchase more bracelets for more chances to win!

Live Auction

Get caught up in the excitement and bid on the most prized items of the night:

Class Art Projects
Naming rights to the Northwood driveway, garden, and playground
Reserved parking
And more

RSVP for the Event

Auction Items

What should you do?

1. RSVP and purchase your tickets for the event.

Please consider attending even if you don’t plan to bid on items in the auctions. It is a fun evening with parents and other community members that share your love for the Montessori education principles. This year’s goal is for at least 70% of Northwood Families to attend the Fundraiser Event.

Book a sitter, the event is for adults only.

Need a Professional Sitter?

Jovie sitters is waiving their annual membership fee ($199 savings) for Northwood parents. Email: Laura Patterson to take advantage and book a professional sitter for the evening, today. There is a 4 hour minimum and their bill rate starts at $30.99/hour.