Pancakes are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent. The liturgical fasting emphasized eating plainer food and refraining from food that would give pleasure: in many cultures, this means no meat, dairy products, or eggs.
On Tuesday, March 5, pancakes will be served to students and staff. We will follow the schedule below. Classes will come into the gym, sit at tables, and enjoy two tasty pancakes. Thank you to the staff and parent volunteers who have offered to cook and serve pancakes for our students.