Pleasant Hill School - Front (L-R) Ella Hess and Emily
Dennison; Back (L-R) Ada Overbaugh (cook), Jeremy Parsons,
Daniel Workman, Robert Sturms, Jr., Joann Heiney (Café Manager)
Submitted by Donnie Pitts
Calhoun County Schools recently participated in a variety of activities in all three schools recognizing National School Breakfast Week.
Each morning throughout the week students were given the opportunity to win a $10 Walmart gift card, by looking for a colored dot on the bottom of their breakfast trays. Elementary students had opportunities to sharpen their investigative skills with a number of nutrition puzzles.
Each morning teacher's read an announcement regarding the importance of eating a healthy breakfast.
Every student needs to learn the importance of breakfast to academic achievement, yet too many children miss out on the most critical meal of the day. Numerous investigations have shown that breakfast can improve a student's memory, test scores, school attendance and cut down on visits to the school nurse. Research has also shown that children who eat breakfast each day have a higher intake of vitamins and minerals and maintain a healthier weight than those who skip.
Fortunately, every school day, Calhoun County School's breakfast program offers students the healthy foods they need to keep on track during their busy school day. Every school breakfast served meets federal nutrition standards limiting fat and portion size.
The breakfast program is also a great option for kids who aren't ready for breakfast when they roll out of bed. "The morning routine for many families can be so hectic, and some children just aren't hungry before they leave for school," said Donnie Pitts, Director of Support Services. "Knowing that your child can eat a healthy breakfast once they get to school can be a huge relief for parents."
The national campaign recognizes National School Breakfast Week, launched in 1989 to raise awareness of the availability of the School Breakfast Program (SBP) to all children and the links between eating a good breakfast, academic achievement and healthy lifestyles.
Arnoldsburg School - Back (L-R) Janet Davidson (cook), Bryson Montgomery, Barb Tingler (Café Manager) Center (L-R) Victoria Craddock, Gabriel Sanchez, Parks Metheney; Front, Jocey Cutshall
Calhoun Middle-High School - (L-R) Kay Greathouse
(Café Manager) Skylar Summers, Caroline McCumbers,
Jonah Law, Quentin Murphy, (not shown) Brennan Ferrell
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