1. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org National School Breakfast Week School District Date

2. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Agenda The facts about School Lunch and School Meals National School Breakfast Week School Breakfast – Ready Set Go! Getting Involved

3. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School Breakfast- The facts School Breakfast Program (SBP) –10.6 million children served daily* –1.8 billion breakfasts served annually* –81% of schools participate in SBP* –Congress appropriated $2.3 billion for SBP in FY 2008 Our district’s School Breakfast Program – * USDA (2007-20078 School Year)

4. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School Breakfast- The facts School breakfast is healthier than ever! Kids are offered healthy, tasty and appealing choices: –Fresh fruits and vegetables –Whole grains –Reduced or zero TransFats –Baked items rather than fried –Healthful cooking/preparation techniques

5. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School Breakfast- The facts School breakfast is balanced and healthy -Lunches that are part of the School Breakfast Program (SBP) must meet nutrition guidelines including: -limiting fat and saturated fat in meals -providing ¼ of the RDA of protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C -SBP breakfasts meet the dietary guidelines. -SBP breakfasts are served in age appropriate portion sizes and provide the right balance of protein, dairy, whole grains, fruits and vegetables

6. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School Breakfast- The facts On any given day, 51% of kids go to school without breakfast 1 School meals help students to do better in school –Students who eat breakfast earn, on average a letter grade higher in math than kids who don’t according to Pediatrics Magazine –Students who eat school breakfast have greater gains in standardized test scores and show improvements in math, reading and vocabulary scores. 2 –Healthy eating correlates with less trips to the school nurse and less absenteeism. –Many schools provide breakfast for free on standardized testing days because studies have shown eating breakfast results in higher test scores 3 1 School Nutrition Foundation/ National Dairy Council 2 Classroom Breakfast Scores High in Maryland, Maryland Meals for Achievement. October 2001 3 www.schoolnutrition.org

7. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School Breakfast- The facts School meals are safe -USDA commodities used in the NSLP are safe and part of a nutritious school lunch. -School nutrition professionals have rigorous training in food safety and have implemented a HACCP Plan. -School kitchens are subject to two health inspections annually conducted by the local health department. -According to the Food and Drug Administration, school kitchens are among the safest of commercial and institutional foodservice establishments.

8. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org National School Breakfast Week Annual Celebration of the School Breakfast Program (SBP), using a fun theme Established in 1989 Opportunity to highlight the important, positive role of school breakfast in our nation

9. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Theme ‘School Breakfast – Ready Set Go!’ introduces students to the importance of school breakfast Students will learn about the value of eating healthy and being active School breakfast gets children “Ready, set, go!” to be their best and learn, play, run or dream

10. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Key Message Eating School Breakfast makes you “ready, set, go!” for a day of learning and achievement.

11. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Art Contest – What does School Breakfast Make You Ready for? Art contest open to students nationwide Students should answer the question “What does School Breakfast make you ready for?” by completing the blank “School Breakfast – Ready Set Go ______!” and illustrating their answer on the contest entry form 3 national winners receive a prize pack

12. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Art Contest – What does School Breakfast Make You Ready for? How it works Students (Grades 1-12) can enter They can submit a traditional sketch or drawing on the official student contest form only They need to fill out the contest entry form by completing the blank School Breakfast – Ready Set Go ______!” and illustrating their answer For full contest rules and more info, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/nsbw

13. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Art Contest – What does School Breakfast Make You Ready for? 2 levels of judging 1) Local judging (school level) Consider judging local contest by grade level and perhaps giving small prizes A maximum of 3 winners per school can be sent to SNA headquarters for national judging SNA will not accept submission directly from students. School nutrition staff or a school official must send in the 3 winning entries. For full contest rules and more info, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/nsbw

14. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Art Contest – What does School Breakfast Make You Ready for? 2 levels of judging 2) National judging (SNA headquarters) Contest entries will be accepted at SNA headquarters between January 1 – March 31, 2010 3 national winning entries will be chosen Winning entries will be displayed at www.schoolnutrition.org/nsbw and in School Nutrition www.schoolnutrition.org/nsbw For full contest rules and more info, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/nsbw

15. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Getting Involved Parents –Parents and school nutrition professionals share the same goals: Well-balanced nutritious meals for their kids Creating healthy eating habits for life –Parents are role models and influence what kids eat –Encourage healthy eating and lifestyles at home for you and your kids (actions speak louder than words…) –Create a “Ready Set Go!” night at PTO or PTAs –Encourage your child to take part in the “What does School Breakfast Make You Ready for?” Contest

16. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Getting Involved Parents –Review the cafeteria menu with your kids to help them plan for a balanced meal –Join your kids for school breakfast during National School Breakfast Week or any time during the year –Communicate any concerns or special diets your kids may have –Tell us what you think

17. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Getting Involved Teachers and School Administrators –Visit the cafeteria during breakfast –Join students for breakfast –Encourage the school nutrition director to make presentations to parents about the benefits of school meals, a healthy lifestyle at PTA meetings and in the classroom. –Talk about the “Ready Set Go!” campaign during assembly –Teach kids about the benefits of eating breakfast using “Ready Set Go!” as a fun example

18. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Thank You!