Redwood City School District joined many school districts across the nation by celebrating National School Breakfast Week by organizing special events that promote healthy eating habits for their students. National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) was launched in 1989 to raise awareness of the availability of the School Breakfast Program to all children. For more information about school celebrations held across the country check the School Nutrition Association’s website.  

For the Redwood City School District, fostering a healthy school environment and reaching high student achievement is of utmost importance for teachers, administrators and parents. Earlier this week I met with Redwood City School District’s Food Service Director, registered dietitian Anna Lague. She shared with me how their schools planned to celebrate National School Breakfast Week. Students participated in Lucky Tray Day at breakfast, in which students who receive a tray marked with a special sticker receive a prize. This year students received a coloring book with crayons and stickers. Another popular event is the A-Z Salad Bar. At this event, students who participate in school lunch have the opportunity to see and taste 26 different fruits and vegetables. It is a fun time as the students really enjoy their favorite fruits and vegetables like watermelon and some are brave enough to try something new.

As a territory manager with the Dairy Council of California, I have been able to support Redwood City schools by providing nutrition education curriculum to elementary, middle and high school teachers. I am also a member of their district’s school wellness committee and have enjoyed being a part of their mission to create awareness and spark enthusiasm for health and wellness in their schools and community.

Check out our online educational game that teaches students how to eat a healthy breakfast, BreakFAST & Jump To It. Students build a healthy breakfast by selecting foods from a virtual kitchen to put on their breakfast plate. In addition, Dairy Council of California also offers this free downloadable handout, Parents…Get Straight A’s With a Healthy Breakfast which offers specific suggestions parent resources that encourage healthy breakfasts.

Let us know what your school is doing to celebrate National Nutrition Month or National School Breakfast Week in a healthy and fun way!

Nicolina Mulcahy,

Territory Manager