To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Garden City Public Schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during March 4-8, 2024. The NSBW campaign theme, “Surfs Up with School Breakfast,” reminds the entire school community that healthy breakfast options available at school provide an energizing start to the day for students.
Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, Garden City Public Schools offer nutritious school breakfasts, complete with fruit and low-fat or fat-free milk, to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day. Breakfast is free to all students in the district.
The National School Breakfast Week campaign encourages students to try school breakfast. Studies show that students who eat school breakfast are more likely to: Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math. Score higher on standardized tests. Have better concentration and memory. Be more alert, and maintain a healthy weight.
School nutrition professionals and students will be encouraged to show their enthusiasm for school breakfast from March 4-8 as the district celebrates NSBW with special menus, activities, and more.
“A healthy breakfast at the start of the day is a great way to ensure students are nourished and ready to learn,” said Tracy Johnson, RD, Director of Nutrition Services, “National School Breakfast Week helps us educate parents and students about all the nutritious and delicious choices we offer.”
Parents and students can follow the fun on Facebook.com/TrayTalk using the hashtag #NSBW23.
For more information about meals at Garden City Public Schools meals, visit https://www.gckschools.com/page/child-nutrition-and-wellness or www.schoolnutrition.org/SchoolMeals.